Welcome to Zonta International Mission A global organization of executives and professionals working...

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Welcome to Zonta International Mission A global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy

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Welcome to Zonta International

Mission

A global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy

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Zonta Vision women’s rights are recognized as human

rights every woman is able to achieve her full

potential. every woman is literate and has access to

education, health care, legal and economic resources on an equal basis with men

no woman lives in fear of violence.

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We’ve been expecting you...

Rotary International launched in 1905; women had to wait 74 years to join

Kiwanis International began in 1915; women had to wait 72 years to join

Zonta International premiered in 1919;our wait was over; our work just beginning

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Zonta MembershipGlobal Reach

More than 1,200 Clubs 65 countries and geographic

areas over 31,000 members Europe and Africa: 45% Americas: 32% Asia: 13% Australia and New Zealand: 10%

Membership by Region (March 2007)

Americas

Europe and Africa

Asia

AUS/NZ

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Why Zonta?

Because college still costs money;Zontians support scholarship initiatives throughout the world

Because slavery is wrong;Zontians work to end human trafficking

Because your job may not help to develop you as a leader;But membership in Zonta will

Because you may move;Zonta clubs are in 67 countries

Because someone, somewhere, somehow helped you: in your life, education, career;Now is your time to help someone else by joining our legacy of service and advocacy

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By Joining Zonta...

you can become a part of a strong, active community

working to advance the status of women and girls throughout the

world.

We are dedicated, we are determined, and we are making

a difference.

Together we will continue to make the world a better place for

women and girls.

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INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECTS

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Zonta International Programs

Amelia Earhart Fellowships Jane M. Klausman Women in Business

Scholarships Young Women in Public Affairs Awards International Service Program Zonta International Strategies to Prevent

Violence Against Women (ZISVAW)

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Zonta International Service Program2010 - 2012 Prevention of mother to child transmission of

HIV in Rwanda $500,000 to UNICEF Safe Cities for Women in Guatemala City,

Guatemala & San Salvador, El Salvador $500,000 to UNIFEM Reduction of Obstetric Fistula in Liberia

$500,000 to UNFPA

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ZISVAW 2010-2012 (Zonta International Strategies to Prevent

Violence Against Women)

• End burns violence against women in Cambodia, Nepal and Uganda -- $430,000 UNIFEM

• Security & Empowerment for Women & their Families: Ensuring a Gender Responsive Humanitarian and Early Recovery Response in Haiti -- $200,000 UNIFEM

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Advocacy

Urging the US Senate to ratify the 30 year old Convention to Eliminate Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)

• A 1979 comprehensive international treaty to eliminate discrimination and abuse of women

Signed by President Jimmy Carter in 1980, but the USA is the only industrialized nation that has not ratified the treaty.

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Zonta and You

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2010 Zonta International

ConventionSan Antonio, Texas

An opportunity to network with more than 1600 members from 66 countries conducting the business of a great organization

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Zonta and You: Web site Member Resources

Web site – www.zonta.org Information about current ZI Programs

funded by ZIF, scholarship and award recipients such as Amelia Earhart Fellows

Zonta Action – success stories of Zonta service and advocacy shared by Zonta Clubs around the world

Frequently asked Questions/Contact Us

District - www.zonta15.orgClub Web site - www.localclubwebsite.org

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Zonta and You: Additional Resources District and Club

Newsletters The Zontian magazine Zonta leadership (District

Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Area Directors, Club Presidents)

Foundation Ambassadors

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Organization of Zonta

Zonta administration helps support over 1,200 clubs throughout the world

The organization is divided into Districts, Areas and Clubs

Zonta International

District 15

Area 1-4

Local Club

You!

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Zonta International District XV Michigan & part of Ontario

Governor & District Board

4 Areas/Area Directors

44 Clubs/President

1005 Members

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Zonta Districts

District Conference Conduct the business of the district Elect District Board Promote ZI objects & programs

Area Workshops Membership enhancement through

training & planning Promote ZI objects & programs

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Area Workshops – District XV

One day workshops in each of the 4 areas each spring

Conducted by Area Directors Informative speakers on issues promoting the

objects of Zonta Networking and fellowship among members

of various clubs

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The impact of Zontians

Zontians support various global initiatives identified by Zonta International

Zonta Clubs identify local service projects for their membership and community

Zontians

Global Local

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What does Zonta have to offer that is different from other service organizations?

Zonta is the only International service organization focused on advancing the political, economic, social and educational status of women worldwide.

• Zontians work throughout the world to address the needs of women at all socio/economic levels. These needs include basic health, education, welfare and human rights.

• Zonta enhances women’s skills to advance in business and the professions and enriches their personal lives.

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Added benefits include

Opportunities for leadership development

Connecting with a network of terrific women from throughout the world

Fellowship and FUN!

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THE ZONTA CLUB OF (insert club name)

Chartered (insert year)

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Zonta Club of (insert name)

Providing service to the (insert name of community) for (insert # of years)

(Highlight key service projects)

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Zonta Club of (insert club name):

Fundraising

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Zonta Club of (insert club name):

Local Advocacy

Click to add details of your club’s advocacy goals and/or achievements here.

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Zonta Club of (insert name) Foundation

Established (insert year)

(insert community)

501(c)(3) Non-profit Corporation

Registered under the Michigan Nonprofit Corporation Act (or appropriate citation for Canadian clubs)

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Zonta Club of (insert name) Foundation

Purpose (insert information from bylaws)

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Zonta Club of (insert name) Foundation

Fundraising Events

Other Sources of Donations

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Zonta Club of (insert name) Foundation

Contributions and Grants

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THANK YOU

FOR CONSIDERING ZONTA MEMBERSHIP

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Web site Resources

Zonta International: www.zonta.org

Zonta District XV: www.zonta15.org

Zonta Club of xxxx: www.localclubwebsite.org