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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