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Zonta International Z Club and Golden Z Club Student Clubs

Zonta International Z Club and Golden Z Club Student Clubs. Program Introduction. History of the Z and Golden Z Club Programs. Members of one of the first Z clubs, the Z Club at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, CA, USA in 1949. Established in 1948

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Zonta International Z Club and Golden Z Club Student Clubs

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  1. Zonta InternationalZ Club and Golden Z Club Student Clubs Program Introduction

  2. History of the Z and Golden Z Club Programs Members of one of the first Z clubs, the Z Club at John Burroughs High School in Burbank, CA, USA in 1949. Established in 1948 One of Zonta International's longest-running programs

  3. Goals Leadership, Careers and Service Members of the Z Club of AGHS in New Zealand donate fundraising money to a local children's hospital. Help high school, college and university students: develop leadership skills promote career exploration encourage members to participate in community, school and international service projects

  4. Z club and Golden Z club Objectives Batavia High Z Club, NY, USA taps into Uganda Water Project by walking five-miles. Bring the mission of Zonta International, “Advancing the Status of Women”, to students around the world Stimulate new and meaningful service and advocacy projects Create vital pathways into Zonta International club membership

  5. Growing Participation- by the numbers Members of the Golden Z Club of Reno, NV, USA was awarded Outstanding New Club of the year at their college. September 2014 • 202 Z Clubs • 77 Golden Z clubs May 2012 • 173 Z Clubs • 31 Golden Z Clubs

  6. Global Service Projects – Making a Difference Raising Money Building Houses Members of the Z Club of AGHS in New Zealand sell baked good to raise money for local children's hospital. Clean Water Cancer Awareness Z Club of Colombo, Sri Lanka provides water filter to school in need. HOWW Z Club, Queensland, holds fundraiser for breast cancer research. Corvallis High School Z Club, Oregon, helps build house for Habitat for Humanity.

  7. Global Advocacy Initiatives Speaking Up! Gender Equality NO to Violence Hong Kong Student Union Golden Z Club launches Gender Equality Awareness Campaign. NO to Violence Anti-Bullying Z and Golden Z Club of St. Michaels College of Laguna advocate for respect and anti-bullying. The Z Club of Colombo, Sri Lanka Says NO to Violence Against Women. St. Marks Z Club Says NO to Violence Against Women.

  8. “Helping Every Woman to Stand”

  9. Z and Golden Z Club Recognitions:Emma L. Conlon Service Awards • Awarded to clubs whose club projects best express the ideals of Zonta International • Eligible clubs must perform service projects in each of the following categories: • School: benefit the sponsoring school • Community: benefit the local community • International: projects or fundraising to draw attention to international work • Established in 1961 for Z clubs and Golden Z clubs from around the world

  10. Where to find out more • Z Club and Golden Z Club Facebook Pages • Like and follow • Zonta International website • Z and Golden Z Club webpage

  11. Sponsor a Z club or Golden Z club! Rewards: Inspiration, energy, affirmation and hope Club Responsibilities Mentor Z and Golden Z club members Plan service and advocacy activities with your Zonta club and include Z and Golden Z club members Enhance students' candidacy for Zonta scholarships Build a long-term partnership between your Zonta club and the community high school or college Boost the Z and Golden Z club members readiness for higher education and work

  12. How to start your Z club or Golden Z club Step 1. Find a club member with passion for students and mentoring skills Step 2. Make a 3 year commitment Step 3. Reach out to local schools and universities - secure permission if needed Consider:  Location, administration, current clubs, and diversity Step 4. Know The Z Club Guidelines: READ the Manual. Step 5. Launch your Z club or Golden Z club and register it with Zonta International

  13. Z club and Golden Z club sponsor resources Review the Z and Golden Z Club Manual located on the Zonta International website: http://www.zonta.org/MemberResources/Manuals.aspx Complete the 2 page ZI "New Z-Club Authorization" form and send with US$25 for charter registration to Zonta International Headquarters. Z and Golden Z club members do not owe any dues to Zonta International

  14. Ideas and Resources Zonta International website Get to know and monitor Zonta International's International Service Projects and ZISVAW projects and share with the Z and Golden Z club members. Challenge them to get involved Monitor your community newspapers--what's new and influential that would attract high school and college women to participate with your Zonta club? Reach out to other Zonta clubs sponsoring Z clubs and Golden Z clubs

  15. Questions If you have any questions, please email Lori Robinson, Z and Golden Z Club Committee Chairman, at: robinson.lori2010@gmail.com

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