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Welcome to Zonta

Welcome to Zonta. Overview. Mission, vision, history and structure Biennial goals and service projects Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation Boards and Committees Your local Zonta Club Zonta and You. Zonta Mission.

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Welcome to Zonta

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  1. Welcome to Zonta

  2. Overview • Mission, vision, history and structure • Biennial goals and service projects • Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation Boards and Committees • Your local Zonta Club • Zonta and You

  3. Zonta Mission • Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.

  4. Zonta Vision • Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential. In such a world, every woman is literate and has access to education, health care, legal and economic resources on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.

  5. 1919-Founded in Buffalo, New York, USA 1921-First Zonta Convention held in Syracuse, NY 1930-Zonta Confederation became Zonta International with the first European club in Vienna, Austria 1928-Zonta opens national headquarters in Chicago Zonta History

  6. Zonta History • 1946-Consultative status with United Nations • 1948-First South American Club (Chile) • 1952-First Asian Club (Philippines) • 1965-New Zealand • 1966-Australia • 1970-First African Club (Ghana)

  7. Zonta MembershipGlobal Reach • Nearly 1,200 Clubs in 64 countries • Nearly 30,000 members

  8. Zonta International Convention Zonta International (ZI) Board Zonta International Foundation (ZIF) Board ZI Committees ZI Districts and Areas ZI Headquarters Staff ZIF Committees Clubs / Members Organizational Structure

  9. BIENNIAL GOALS ANDSERVICE PROJECTS

  10. Credibility and Visibility ZI Governance Structure ZIF Governance Structure ZIF Finances Zonta International Goals2012– 2014 For more information, visit www.zonta.org, Member Resources

  11. Zonta International Foundation 2012-2014 Fundraising Goals • 2012-2014 Foundation Fundraising Goals • Total (excluding the Endowment Fund) • US$4,938,000 • International Service Fund 2,000,000 • ZISVAW Fund 1,162,000 • Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund 700,000 • Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund 232,000 • Young Women in Public Affairs Award Fund 144,000 • Rose Fund 700,000

  12. Zonta International Service Programs • International Service Program • Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program • Amelia Earhart Fellowships • Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships • Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Awards • Emma L. Conlon Service Award For more information visit www.zonta.org or contact your District Foundation Ambassador

  13. International Service Program2012-2014 Projects • United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Liberia and Fistula Program • United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): Elimination of New Pediatric HIV Infection and Prevention and Response to Survivors of Domestic and Gender Based Violence in Rwanda

  14. Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program 2012-2014 • UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) Mass Communication with a Purpose: Global Partnership on Edutainment for Social Change • UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) Safe Cities for Women in Honduras • UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) Empowering Women in Rural Samoa to Combat Violence

  15. Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards • Amelia Earhart Fellowship – Fellowship for women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering • Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship – Scholarship for women pursuing undergraduate and Master’s degrees in business management • Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA) - Recognizes young women for their demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life • Emma L. Conlon Service Award – Recognizes Z and Golden Z Clubs whose projects and programs best express the ideals of Zonta International through local and international service and advocacy to advance the status of women worldwide

  16. Zonta International Advocacy Zonta International Resolutions • Awareness, Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS • Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) • Violence Against Women • Anti-Trafficking • CEDAW Optional Protocol

  17. Zonta International • & • Zonta International Foundation • Boards & Committees

  18. Zonta International Board and Zonta International Foundation Board

  19. Zonta International Committees • Bylaws & Resolutions • Convention • ZI Finance • Nominating • Amelia Earhart Fellowships • Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships • Young Women in Public Affairs Awards • Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs • Legislative Awareness and Advocacy (LAA) • Organization, Membership and Classification (OMC) • Public Relations & Communications • Service • United Nations • Council of Europe • ZIF Finance • ZIF Development

  20. Staff Departments: • Executive • Finance and Human Resources • Member Services • Programs • Contributions • Communications • Development Zonta International Headquarters

  21. Zonta International Board and Zonta International Foundation Board

  22. THE ZONTA CLUB OF • (insert club name)

  23. Zonta Club of (insert name) • Click to add District, Area, Club information, and other particulars, i.e. district or regional maps

  24. Zonta Club of (insert club name): Local Service • Click toadd your club’s local service projects here

  25. Zonta Club of (insert club name): Fundraising • Click to add your club’s fundraising goals, strategies and results here

  26. Zonta Club of (insert club name): Local Advocacy • Click to add details of your club’s advocacy goals and/or achievements here.

  27. Area (#) Meetings & Workshops • Click to add an area schedule or calendar • Encourage members to attend area meetings, seminars, etc.

  28. District (#) Information

  29. District (#) Conferences • Click to add the district schedule or calendar here

  30. International Conventions • The 2014 Zonta International Convention will be held in Orlando, FL, USA 27 June- 1 July

  31. Zonta and You

  32. Zonta and You: Benefits of Zonta Membership • Make a difference in the lives of women and girls everywhere • Participate in and support quality service, advocacy and scholarship programs • Meet a diverse range of executives and professionals through member networking. • Build leadership and mentoring skills • Enjoy fellowship and fun through international understanding

  33. Zonta and You: Website Member Resources • Website – www.zonta.org • Locate a Club • Member Directories • Online tools for leadership, membership development, public relations, service, advocacy and fundraising

  34. Zonta and You: Website Member Resources Website – www.zonta.org • Information about current ZI Programs funded by ZIF, scholarship and award recipients such as Amelia Earhart Fellows • Share Your Story – success stories of Zonta service and advocacy shared by Zonta clubs around the world • Frequently asked Questions/Contact Us District/Club Websites

  35. Zonta and You: Additional Resources • The Zontian magazine • Zonta International monthly e-newsletter • Zonta leadership (Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Area Directors, Club Presidents) • Foundation Ambassadors • Zonta International official social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr

  36. Thank you for your commitment to advancing the status of women worldwide!

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