1. GEMS OF LEADERSHIP GROWTH – EVOLVEMENT – MISSION – SUSTAINMENT
Janis Wood, Central Oklahoma
Kayleen Kill, Houston
Connie Stierstorfer, Ft Worth

2. 2 P’s and a Z Personally Professionally Zonta
Many of us in the room recognize our personal growth since becoming involved in Zonta… personal growth by giving, Serving to help others in places and ways we might not have been able to do as individuals. Ref: global service projects
Professionally… whether participating in a committee, chairing a committee, or serving as a board member, Zonta helps develop leadership skills…. It takes teamwork to get things done, perhaps improving speaking in front of a group, just to name a few areas that strengthen us personally….
Zonta certainly helps us grow both personally and professionally.

3. GEMS Growth Evolvement Mission Sustainment
Personal growth is something that may have been a side benefit because “team work” with “volunteers often help us become more successful in other areas whether they be work, career, family, church, etc.
Definition of Evolvement is to develop something gradually, often into something more complex or advanced -- I’d definitely categorize my Zonta experience as Evolvement,. Didn’t join Zonta to become a club or District Board member, but as many in this room, we’ve been asked to serve in some capacity and when/where we could, we’ve stepped up.
It’s all about the Mission…. Advancing the status of women, worldwide, thru service and advocacy…. Most of us are very fortunate to have benefited from education, equal rights, (ideals of Zonta) but unfortunately, it is not that way everywhere…
Last but not least, is Sustainment…. Without dedicated Zontians to administer the affairs of Zonta International, the District or the club, we would not have an organization to carry out the ideals of Zonta.

4. QUALIFICATIONS GOVERNOR LT GOVERNOR TREASURER AREA DIRECTOR
NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Discuss qualifications, duties and time commitment for each of these offices. Sent in a separate document… Also remind everyone we need minimum of FIVE nominations for the nominating committee and 3 will be elected.
WHAT role are you interested in? Give the pitch… also encourage people in the audience to ask their fellow Zontian if they are interested…. Most Zontians are waiting to be asked! 

5. ZONTA INTERNATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Works with district nominating committees to recruit and nominate qualified Zontians as candidates for international officers, directors and for the International Nominating Committee, provides the official slate of candidates to districts and clubs, and reports at Convention.
One of the other duties of the District nominating committee is to work with Zonta International to nominate qualified candidates at the International level. Responsibility to communicate the opportunities, the requirements of the office and deadlines.

6. ZONTA INTERNATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE
Dianne Curtis, CHAIRMAN
Past International President
Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, USA
Dilruba Ahmed Zonta Club of Chittagong, Bangladesh
Past International President, Dianne Curtis is ZI Nominating Committee Chair, Dilruba Ahmed, is D10 liaison . Many of you remember her as our D10 liaison during the 2007 Conference in Oklahoma City. Remaining committee members listed below if anyone is interested.
Barbara White Zonta Club of Salt Lake Area, USA  
Regula Dannecker Zonta Club of Bern Ursa, Switzerland A.O. Omotayo Morgan Zonta Club of Ibadan I, Nigeria Anne McMurtrie Zonta Club of Christchurch South, New Zealand
Virma P. Vergel de Dios Zonta Club of Mandaluyong-San Juan, Philippines Annette Binder Vice Chairman Zonta Club of Hamburg-Elbufer, Germany Kathleen Yip Zonta Club of Hong Kong, China

7. DEADLINES District 10 Nominations Zonta International Nominations
– June 3, 2013
Zonta International Nominations
– July 31, 2013
Nominations for District office or nominating committee, due to Nominating committee chairman, Janis Wood, June 3rd.
Nominations for Zonta International offices due to committee by July 31st, but due to Zonta International Nominating Committee August 31st. Gives us plenty of time to get the nominating package in to ZI . ZI nominations must be submitted by District nominating committee chair.

8. SUMMARY Why Serve? Benefits
LAST CHANCE for the pitch…. Seek great candidates so we can have another great board in !
In your own words, why would you encourage a Zontian to run for office… Fun, opportunity, etc.