you have become a part of a strong, active community working to advance the status of women 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. Thank you for making a commitment to help women, and welcome to Zonta International.” Olivia Ferry, President "By joining Zonta International…

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

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.

Zonta History  Founded in Buffalo, New York, USA – 1919  First Zonta Convention held in Syracuse, NY – 1921  Zonta Confederation became Zonta International in 1930 with the first European club in Vienna, Austria  Zonta opens national headquarters in Chicago – 1928  Consultative status with United Nations – 1946  First South American Club – 1948 (Chile)  First Asian Club – 1952 (Philippines)  New Zealand – 1965; Australia: 1966  First African Club – 1970 (Ghana)

Zonta Membership Global Reach  More than 1,200 Clubs  67 countries and geographic areas  33,000 Members  Europe and Africa: 45%  Americas: 32%  Asia: 13%  Australia and New Zealand: 10%

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

BIENNIAL GOALS AND SERVICE PROJECTS

Zonta International Goals 2006 – 2008  Service  Advocacy  Credibility, identity and visibility  Membership  Financial  Governance For more information, visit Member Resources

Zonta International Foundation Fundraising Goals Total (excluding the Endowment Fund*) US$3,805,000 Rose Fund US$ 800,000 Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund US$ 650,000 Jane M. Klausman Women In Business Scholarship Fund US$ 125,000 Young Women In Public Affairs FundUS$ 150,000 International Service FundUS$1,500,000 ZISVAW FundUS$ 550,000 WHPPI FundUS$ 30,000

Zonta International Service Programs  Amelia Earhart Fellowships  Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships  Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Awards  International Service Program  Zonta International Strategies to Prevent Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program For more information visit or contact your District Foundation Ambassador

International Service Program Projects  CARE International: Education and Leadership for Girls and Young Women in Bolivia  United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO): Support for Revival of Rural Community-based Self-Help Initiatives in Sri Lanka

International Service Program Projects  CARE International: Mata Masu Dubara, “Women on the Move,” Phase II  Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL): Developing Community-based Efforts to Educate Afghan Women and Girls

Zonta International Advocacy Zonta International Position Papers  Trafficking in persons, especially women and girls  Math and science educational initiatives for girls Zonta International Resolutions  Awareness, Prevention and Treatment of HIV/AIDS  Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)  Violence Against Women  Anti-Trafficking  CEDAW Optional Protocol  Umbilical Cord Blood, Stem Cells and the Involvement of Women

ZONTA INTERNATIONAL AND ZONTA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Zonta International Board

Zonta International Committees  Bylaws & Resolutions  Convention  Finance  Nominating  Organization, Membership and Classification  Leadership Development  Public Relations and Communications  Status of Women Service Subcommittees: Amelia Earhart Fellowships; Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships; Young Women in Public Affairs Awards; ZISVAW; Local Service; Z & Golden Z Clubs; Legislative Awareness and Advocacy  United Nations

Zonta International Headquarters Staff Departments:  Executive  Finance  Member Records  Programs and Foundation Administration  Development and Communications

Zonta International Foundation Board Name OfficeZonta Club Anne SilvesterPresidentHornsby Ku-ring-gai, Australia Irene Wiese-von OfenVice President/SecretaryEssen, Germany Betty Jane BourdonTreasurerGreater Westfield Area, MA, USA Lollie HarperDirectorCharleston, SC, USA Amy LaiDirectorTaipei I, Taiwan Jacquelyn SammonsDirectorDenver, CO, USA Kirsten ThiesenDirectorCopenhagen III, Denmark Olivia FerryEx-Officio 1Makati & Environs, Philippines Beryl StenEx-Officio 2Vaxjo Area, Sweden

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International Conventions The 2008 Zonta International Convention will be held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 28 June to 3 July Opening ceremony of the 2006 Zonta International Convention in Melbourne, Australia.

Zonta and You

Zonta and You: Benefits of Zonta Membership  Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of women and girls everywhere  Opportunities to participate in and support quality service, advocacy and scholarship programs  Opportunities to meet a diverse range of executives and professionals through member networking.  Opportunities for building leadership and mentoring skills  Opportunities for fellowship and fun through international understanding

Zonta and You: Web site Member Resources  Web site –  Club Locator  Member Networking Directories  Tools for District and Club Administration  Tools and resources for membership development, public relations, service and advocacy, fundraising

Zonta and You: Web site Member Resources  Web site –  Information about current ZI Programs funded by ZIF, scholarship and award recipients such as Amelia Earhart Fellows  Zonta Action – success stories of Zonta Service shared by Zonta Clubs around the world  Frequently asked Questions/Contact Us  District/Club Web sites

Zonta and You: Additional Resources  District and Club Newsletters  The Zontian magazine  Zonta leadership (District Governors, Lieutenant Governors, Area Directors, Club Presidents)  Foundation Ambassadors

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