Welcome to Zonta

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 • More than 1,200 Clubs in 64 countries • More than 30,000 members

8. Organizational Structure

9. BIENNIAL GOALS ANDSERVICE PROJECTS

10. Governance Financial Credibility and Visibility Membership United Nations Legislative Awareness and Advocacy Service Amelia Earhart Fellowship Jane M. Klausman Scholarship Young Women in Public Affairs Award Z and Golden Z Club Zonta International Foundation Zonta International Goals2010 – 2012 For more information, visit www.zonta.org, Member Resources

11. Zonta International Foundation 2010-2012 Fundraising Goals • 2010-2012 Foundation Fundraising Goals • Total (excluding the Endowment Fund) • US$3,758,000 • International Service Fund 1,500,000 • ZISVAW Fund 630,000 • Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund 700,000 • Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund 184,000 • Young Women in Public Affairs Award Fund 94,000 • Rose Fund 650,000

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 Program2010-2012 Projects • United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF): Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Gender-Based Violence in Rwanda • UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women): Safe Cities for Womenin Guatemala City, Guatemala and San Salvador, El Salvador • United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): Towards Elimination of Obstetric Fistula and the Reduction of Maternal and Newborn Mortality and Morbidity in Liberia

14. Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program 2010-2012 • UN Trust Fund, administered by UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) : Towards a Comprehensive Strategy to End Burns Violence Against Women in Cambodia, Nepal and Uganda • UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women): Security and Empowerment for Women and their Families: Ensuring a Gender-Responsive Humanitarian and Early Recovery Response in Haiti

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 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 2012 Zonta International Convention will be held in Torino, Italy, 7 – 12 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!