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27 June - 2 July 2008

27 June - 2 July 2008. 59th Convention. Global Empowerment through Local Action. Zontians from District 29 Invite you to join them. Rotterdam – Your Convention City. Rotterdam: Europe’s largest port, centre of European logistics

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27 June - 2 July 2008

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  1. 27 June - 2 July 2008

  2. 59th Convention Global Empowerment through Local Action

  3. Zontians from District 29 Invite you to join them

  4. Rotterdam – Your Convention City • Rotterdam: Europe’s largest port, centre of European logistics • New city-centre after bombardment WW II: young architecture • Rotterdam: hub of Dutch economics • 4 weeks City theme focused on Women: ‘La City 2008’ • Rotterdam is a safe city and pleasing to your eyes and cultural taste

  5. Our Convention Venue DE DOELEN: Dutch Zonta House

  6. 5 Reasons You Should Come • SecureZonta’s future by: • Electing our future leaders • Agreeing our future direction- our Strategic Plan • Reviewing progress against our Strategic Plan • Determining if our By Laws should be changed • Feedback your issues and concerns to Zonta’s Leadership • Be stimulated by speakers and fellow Zontians • Enjoy the fellowship of Zontians from all over the world • Enjoy the amazing hospitality of District 29 Zontians • Enjoy Rotterdam and the Netherlands, a compact city of great interest and amazing architecture you can see by tram and foot. COME!

  7. Programme Highlights • Orientation - First Timers and Delegates • Opening Ceremony to be remembered! • Business Sessions - Election • 2006-08: What has Zonta accomplished? • 2008-10: What are our goals? • Interesting lectures and engaging workshops • Closing Ceremony

  8. Keynote and Major Speakers Judge / Professor Akua Kuenyehia from Ghana, Member of the International Criminal Court in The Hague and Fellow Zontian Mrs. Neelie Kroes, European Commissioner for Competition Dr. Thea Hilhorst Professor of Humanitarian Aid and Reconstruction

  9. Reasonable fee and ‘be our guest’ feeling • Early registration fee of 350 Euro • Ticketed events: going Dutch, lustful luncheon, picnic in the park, welcome buffet, St. Laurens church buffet, farewell party • Zonta welcome booth at Amsterdam-Airport • All guests welcomed at sponsored social and cultural events • Relaxed atmosphere, Dutch hospitality, enthusiastic volunteers and warm welcome from District 29

  10. What else can you expect in Rotterdam? Free events, courtesy of our Sponsors: • Gala-concert – An Evening with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, courtesy of ABN AMRO • Civic reception – An Invitation from the Lord Mayor of Rotterdam at St. Laurens Church • Professional visits to 11 global players and famous social/medical institutions

  11. Corporate Social Responsibility in Action (Tuesday, 1 July: 11 sponsored events) • ABN AMRO Bank N.V. • City Church Het Steiger • DSM Gist Services B.V. • Erasmus Medical Centre/EUR • Koninklijke Boskalis Westminster N.V. • Ministry of Defense • Nauta Dutilh N.V. • Rotterdam Port Authority N.V. • Smit Tak Shipping Company • Unilever N.V. • Vereniging Humanitas

  12. Adding Value to your Convention Experience • Zonta Market Place + Rotterdam Market Place • Zonta Holland Internet Café in Hospitality Suite • Networking meetings with colleagues with same interests • Fellowship opportunities • District 29 Open House • PowerPoint display – Local Service in Action

  13. Zontians on the move… Range of Excursions and Pre/Post Convention Tours See • Dutch arts in Amsterdam, Delft, Gouda, Haarlem, etc. • Dutch costumes and wooden shoes in Volendam and Marken • Dutch windmills and water-management • Dutch urbanization in low lands (7m. below sea level) • Neighboring cities and sights

  14. Come and join us in Rotterdam27June – 2 July 2008 www.zonta2008.com

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