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Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs One of ZI’s longest-running service projects - established in 1948 Between May 2012 and March 2014: from 173 to 195 Z Clubs from 31 to 75 Golden Z Clubs 2 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
Leadership skills Career alternatives Meet accomplished female role models Give back to the community 3 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect Benefits of Z Clubs
Emma L. Conlon Service Awards Awards established in 1961 Emma Conlon strongly urged combining career goals and service opportunities 1978 ZI Convention in Denver bylaws amended – optional to include males 4 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
Service Project Examples 5 Utilize club’s strengths and capabilities Tutor other students Sponsor a “career night” Host “Teacher Appreciation Day” iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
More Service Projects Volunteer time at nursing homes and shelters Design and participate in community environmental awareness projects “Z pals” iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 6
New Z and Golden Z Clubs Lansing Everett Z Club, Lansing Sponsor: Zonta Club of Lansing chartered 11/14/13 Golden Z Club of Northwood University Sponsor: Zonta Club of Midland Midland, chartered 11/26/13 Southfield High School Z Club Sponsor: Zonta Club of chartered 2/10/14 Southfield Area 7 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
District 15 Z and Golden Z Clubs Charlevoix High School Zonta Club of Charlevoix Negaunee High School Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area Marquette High School Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area North Michigan U Golden Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area Michigan State University Club Zonta Club of East Lansing Brace-Lederle/MacArthur Z Club Zonta Club of Southfield Area iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 8
Heart Formation “Say No UNiTE: End Violence Against Women” 9 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
How Can Clubs Participate? Make a commitment within your club Sponsor a Z Club or Golden Z Club Serve as the conduit between the Z club or Golden Z club and Zonta International iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 10
Small Team Discussion Team 1: What Z Club success stories can you share? Team 2: What action steps do you need to take in your club to get started? Team 3: How can Z Clubs increase membership in your club? iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 11
Resources Julia Miller, District 15 Coordinator of Z Clubs/ Golden Z Clubs(VP, MI Capital Area, Lansing) 517/ ZI Member Resources: Z Club/Golden Z Club Manual and Club Tools iZonta iCommunicate iConnect 12 They are the future !