1. District 4 Conference Area workshops, 2017
Every other year, opposite convention years, each District holds its conference where it conducts Zonta business
District 4 Conference
Area workshops, 2017

2. September 21 – 24, 2017
Thanks to Catherine Bobeschich from the Oakville club for designing our logo based on the ZI tagline.

3. NIAGARA FALLS, ONTARIO
In September, this year, we will host in magnificent Niagara Falls – home to one of the 7 natural wonders of the world. Also a convention capital in Canada

4. Hilton Niagara Falls – Fallsview Hotel and Suites
Our meeting site as well as our bedrooms are in the lovely Hilton Fallsview. A great location well situated close to everything we could possibly need or want. They are giving us free wi-fi, complementary parking as well as a choice of rooms.

5. Great place for family
If you decide to invite your family or friends to join you, the hotel has a great swim park with a giant slide for those not faint of heart. Again, let me emphasize that NF is a terrific place for a getaway

6. Great place for YOU!
Fallsview Casino is right across the road. I know there are a few of you who like to take some time to bet against the odd, play some cards, try your luck at the slots but there is also a shopping gallery and entertainment if you decide to extend your weekend

7. Comfortable bedrooms 2 Queen Beds, City View 179.00
2 Queen Beds, US Fallsview
219.00
All the rooms have been upgraded and include the use of the pool area, and if you are so inclined, a fitness area

8. Thursday night reception – Mystique Lounge
Meet our international liaison
Enjoy substantial refreshments and cash bar
Mingle with Zonta friends – old and new
This is an opportunity to get a head start on the conference and relax in the lounge overlooking the falls at night where we hope to have the zonta colours displayed

9. Friday activities
We will be offering two choices of Friday social activities –a wine tour – and why not, when we are meeting in one of the most prestigious of wine production areas in the world – home of international award winning white, red and recently, sparkling wines
September is perfect for having a golf game near the falls – the weather should be perfect
We thank the Fort Erie club for organizing this

10. Friday business session
Welcome
Opening ceremony
Credentials
Election speeches
Friday is predicted to be a memorable experience as we welcome …. to remind us that we are all treaty people and are holding our conference on first nations lands – should be a joyful and poignant start to our 55th conference.
You will be hearing election speeches from our candidates and introductions to our special guests. For those of you are first timers or new to Zonta, Governor Lori will be hosting a ‘get acquainted’ session to help you navigate through the conference and delegate responsibilities.
All clubs will have a role to play in our business sessions – just like the conference committee who all come from different clubs. This is unusual when in the past, one club has organized the whole conference…………this conference is about inclusiveness and engagement
Well, speaking about engagement…

11. Friday night – kick back and have some fun at Margaritaville!
Right across from the hotel
Food stations
Cash bar
Stilt walkers
Karoke, dj
Relaxed atmosphere – with friends and family

12. Great meeting rooms Bright, well lighted
We have the whole ballroom, store booths will be around the perimeter so you won’t be ‘stuck off’ in a small out-of-the way room. The room will be locked at night so there is no worry about security. You will also be able to drool over the AE silent auction items and make your dreams come true with a donation. The district will be selling 50/50 tickets so if you were unlucky at the casino, you have another chance here

13. Saturday Area and committee reports Election results Workshops
Gaining Zonta knowledge
Networking with friends
Silent auction for Amelia Earhart
Draws
Zonta store
Saturday is a busy day – full of information, news, sharing and learning more about what is happening in Zonta and across our district.
We will be confirming workshop titles after our area workshops to ensure we are meeting your needs

14. Saturday lunch
No speeches, no keynote – just a lovely lunch in a remarkable room with every seat able to view the falls
We have arranged to have the whole restaurant to ourselves for this amazing view – remember to take your camera

15. Saturday evening Governor’s dinner Interactive entertainment
One Million Dollar Celebrity Zonta Wheel of Fortune Game Show
Saturday night dinner – always a treat to get dressed up, looking fine, enjoying a fine meal. Governor Lori will be presenting the Governor’s award so while it is a little more formal evening, it is not filled with speeches! We will be entertained by a local theatre group who are especially designing the Game of Fortune for us – lots of interaction, guaranteed fun and a relaxed way to end a busy day

16. Sunday morning Memorial service Keynote speaker Award recipients
Good news shared by all
Address from our Zonta International liaison, Judith Anderson
Brunch to send you home on a full stomach 
Sunday morning will be spent in a reflective mood with the Jamestown club hosting the memorial service as we remember our Zonta sisters who have died since last conference
The last business session is all good news - where we hear from our award winners, a send-off from our ZI representative all shared on a full stomach

17. You can promote your events and support conference!
This year, because the actual cost of the conference is higher than in the past, we did not want to make the registration fee so high that it is out of the reach of you, so we are introducing a fundraising aspect to the program. Your club can advertise in the program – perhaps you have a major event coming up…. or

18. Support for our conference
You would like to support the district, congratulate our Governor or advertise your own business with a card. All the rates are quite reasonable and in Canadian dollars. On the website, you will find the application form and prices.

19. Why do you need to attend?
This is YOUR conference
Your votes, your decisions, your participation, your chance to participate!
Cost is reasonable in Canadian and American dollars
Great hotel for you, family and friends
Balance of social time, networking, Zonta business, great food and
My dear sisters, this is truly YOUR conference where you make the decisions, you vote, your voice is heard. We are working hard to ensure that every club is somehow engaged, whether taking on tasks or participating in the voting. You need to be here – a marvellous location, a well thought out program - $285.00
We will be using the Zonta website as the respository for information – everything you need to know will be on the website including registration information, hotel booking, conference at a glance, etc. We will send out regular updates as we get more details confirmed – you will have access to all conference material on-line

20. You are outstanding women who are changing the world in leadership and advocacy – we want to hear about it, we want the world to know about it, please join us in September. This is one conference you don’t want to miss!