2014 – 2016 JMK Chairman Training Laura Peters, Chairman of the JMK International Committee

Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women through service and advocacy. Mission statement

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, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence. Zonta’s Vision

Jane M. Klausman Scholarship Today’s Goal Why do we have a JMK Scholarship? What are my responsibilities as JMK Chair? Where do I find the JMK Materials?

Jane. M. Klausman Why do we have a JMK Scholarship?

What Are My Responsibilities as JMK Chair? Scholarships are as important as every other Zonta service Giving recognition to outstanding young women in business is big stuff! Scholarships give young women a chance to realize their dream and leadership capabilities Young women can be magnificent ambassadors for Zonta Scholarships lead to membership conversions PROMOTE ! Make sure members know…

What Else Should You Do? Know the criteria to apply Be able to explain how to find tools on the ZI website Be available to help clubs when necessary Verify if applicants are eligible

When receiving the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship, I realized the honour and immense satisfaction to be among such successful young ladies from all over the world. ~ Simina Roata, Romania, JMK Scholarship Recipient, 2013

Where To Find th e JMK M aterials? No need to create new documents! ZI provides all tools and templates necessary on the ZI website a.org/WhatWeD o/InternationalP rograms/JaneM KlausmanWom enInBusinessSc holarship.aspx

Scholarship Deadlines Governors receive selected applications from clubs July 1 JMK International Committee receives best selected applications from district September 1 Announcement of 12 international awarded candidates Mid October

Scholarship Amounts 32 $1,000 District Scholarships 12 $7,000 International Scholarships

“Classified members and employees of Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation, and their family members, are not eligible to apply for the Scholarships.” Applicants cannot apply to more than 1 district Only typed applications will be accepted and considered. JMK Scholarship has no age restrictions. Changes to the application & guidelines

The 3 Things To Remember Scholarships are important, give recognition, and lead to publicity and new members Promote Scholarships! They have a lasting impact on women All training materials are now available on zonta.org

JMK INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE Chairman Laura Peters, ZC of Newport Harbor systems.com Janine Gould, ZC of Wellington nicate.co.nz Kikuko “Kitty” Hara, ZC of Yokohama web.ne.jp Joanna Lee, ZC of Tainan Charming ight.com.tw Suzanne Lorenzo, ZC of Beaune Cote d’Or Bonny Schumacher, ZC of Newport Harbor omberg.net