1. DISTRICT 4 CONFERENCE September 21 – 24, 2017 Niagara Falls, ON
Janice Durmis

2. OH NO!

3. OVERVIEW Mission, vision, history and structure
Biennial goals and service projects
Zonta International and Committees
District Board and Committees
Local Zonta Clubs
Zonta and You!

4. ZONTA INTERNATIONAL
Mission: Zonta Internaitonal is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy.
Vision: Zonta International envisions a world in which women’s rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her potential. In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on an equal basis with men.

5. A Composite of Sioux Indian Symbols
The Zonta Emblem
Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. There are nearly 33,000 members in 67 countries.
Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, Zonta takes its name from the Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning "honest and trustworthy.“
The Zonta emblem is just as familiar to members as is the word "Zonta," and there is an equally interesting story about its evolution.
The emblem is not simply a decorative design. It is an adaptation and composite of several Sioux Indian symbols which, when superimposed, take on a special significance for Zontians.
A Composite of Sioux Indian Symbols

6. Inspiration
What appears to be the letter "Z" is actually the Sioux symbol for "ray of light," "sunshine" or "flash of radiance"--and so by extension, "inspiration."

7. Loyalty
This Sioux symbol means "to band together for a purpose" or "to stand together"--in a word, "loyalty". With loyalty, individual members band together into clubs, clubs into districts, and districts into Zonta International.
So loyalty surrounds the radiance and the inspiration as a familiar pattern begins to emerge.

8. To Carry Together
This is the Sioux way of saying "to carry together“ Carrying together is a most important ingredient for the accomplishment of Zonta's purpose: to work for the advancement of understanding, good will and peace through a world fellowship of business executives and professionals.
This symbol has been conventionalized to lend itself to the total pattern and slips over the inspiration and the loyalty to draw members closer together.

9. Shelter
This is the Sioux symbol for "shelter." Zonta's many service projects are in a real and broad sense shelter for someone or something. And service is synonymous with Zonta. This symbol therefore lends itself importantly in significance and design, embodying Zonta's aims and aspirations.

10. Honesty & Trust
The symbolism of the square is not exclusively Sioux, nor indeed is it exclusively Native American. It perhaps dates back even further than all of these other symbols in its representation of "honesty" and "trust"--strong and vital qualities with which to bind together the parts of the whole.

11. The Zonta Emblem
Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. There are nearly 33,000 members in 67 countries.
Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, Zonta takes its name from the Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning "honest and trustworthy.“
The Zonta emblem is just as familiar to members as is the word "Zonta," and there is an equally interesting story about its evolution.
The emblem is not simply a decorative design. It is an adaptation and composite of several Sioux Indian symbols which, when superimposed, take on a special significance for Zontians.

12. Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. There are nearly 33,000 members in 67 countries.
Founded in 1919 in Buffalo, New York, USA, Zonta takes its name from the Lakota Sioux Indian word meaning "honest and trustworthy.“
The Zonta emblem is just as familiar to members as is the word "Zonta," and there is an equally interesting story about its evolution.
The emblem is not simply a decorative design. It is an adaptation and composite of several Sioux Indian symbols which, when superimposed, take on a special significance for Zontians.

13. Zonta History 1919 – Founded in Buffalo, NY.
1920 – Zonta colors and emblem are adopted.
1921 – First Zonta Convention held in Syracuse, NY
1927 – Zonta Confederation becomes ZI with entry of Zonta Club of Toronto.
1930 – First European Club in Vienna, Austria.
1938 – The Amelia Earhart Fellowship is established.
1948 – The first Z & Golden Z Clubs founded.
1984 – ZI Foundation is established.

14. Zonta History
1986 – ZI dedicates their first world headquarters building in Chicago, Il – YWPA Award is established – Zonta welcomes its 100th Club – ZISVAW is adopted as an on going program – Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship is established – Zonta Says No campaign launches – “Empowering Women through Service & Advocacy slogan is adopted.

15. Where It All Began
Marian de Forest founded Zonta in 1919 at the Statler Hotel which was the home of the Buffalo Club until 1990 when it became the Statler Towers office building.

17. How is Zonta Unique? Our Mission Global Focus
United Nations NGO status since 1946
Support of our international projects carried out under auspices of UN and related agencies.

18. Scope of Zonta International
Zonta is divided in 32 Districts.
Currently Zonta is
in 66 countries
has 30,000 members
has 1200 clubs
Zonta’s world headquarters are in Chicago.

19. Organizational Structure
Zonta
International
Convention
Zonta
International
President
Zonta
International
Committees
Zonta
International
Districts & Areas
Zonta
International
HQ Staff
Zonta
Clubs & Members

20. Parallel Structure Zonta Representation
Every member in a club has voting privileges. Only those selected as delegates may vote at District & International levels.
CLUB
DISTRICT
INTERNATIONAL
Who
Each Member
Club Delegate
What
Club Matters, Bylaws, Elections
Elections, District Matters
Elections, Bylaws, policies
When
Monthly
Fall of odd numbered years
Summer of even numbered years
Where
Meeting
Conference
Convention
How
1 vote/Member
1 vote/ 1-39 Club Members
1 vote/1-39 Club Members

21. Zonta Schedule Monthly Club Meetings & Club Board Meetings Quarterly
District Board Meetings
Annually
3 Spring Workshops each hosted by a club in Areas 1/2, 3/4, 5/6.
Biennially
Odd years
District Fall Weekend Conference
Even years
International Summer Convention

22. The Power of YOUR Vote Club Elects Officers and Nominating Committee.
District Conference
Club delegates vote for District Officers and Area Directors.
International Convention
Club delegates vote for for International Officers and Directors.
Club delegates vote on by-laws and international projects

23. Member Dues
Club - varies by club District - $15.00 International - $80.00 US Clubs add $3.00 for liability insurance Pilot Project – young professional members under the age of 30 pay 50% of the international dues

24. What do my dues pay for?
Club operate the club service projects District conference assessment ($3.00) board meetings/expenses operating expenses Awards

25. What do my dues pay for? International
Departments staffed by employees
Executive
Finance
Member Records
Programs & Foundation Administration
Development & Communications

26. Zonta International Service Programs
funded by the Zonta International Foundation
*Amelia Earhart Fellowship Program
*Jane M. Klausman Women in Business
*Scholarship Program
*Young Women in Public Affairs Program
* International Service Program
* ZISVAW Program

27. International Service Projects 2016-2018
Towards elimination of Obstetric Fistula and reduction of maternal and newborn mortality in Liberia.
Let Us Learn Madagascar: An integrated program for adolescent girls.

28. ZISVAW Projects
Respecting the rights and responding to the needs of adolescent girls in Niger.
The Future We Want: Creating sustainable foundations for addressing human trafficking and unsafe migration of women in girls in Nepal.

29. ZI Foundation Funding
Funds the charitable and education programs of Zonta.
Contributions go ENTIRELY to program support and development.
Clubs are requested to give one third of funds raised to ZIF.

30. Fundraising Goals for 2016-2018
Towards elimination of Obstetric Fistula $1,000,000
Let Us Learn Madagascar $1,000,000
ZISVAW
Adolescent Girls in Niger $1,000,000
Human Trafficking Nepal $1,000,000
Education Funds
Amelia Earhart $ 700,000
Jane M Klausman $ 232,000
YWPA $ 144,000
Rose Fund $ 300,000
TOTAL; $5,376,000

31. Zonta Governance Zonta International
International Board directs the affairs of Zonta International.
4 elected Officers
7 elected Directors
Board is elected at Biennial International Conventions

32. ZI Committees Advocacy Bylaws & Resolutions Centennial Anniversary
Finance
Nominating
ZI Investment
Leadership Development
Public Relations & Communications
United Nations
Council of Europe
Z Clubs & Golden Z Clubs
Amelia Earhart
Jane M Klausman
YWPA

33. District 4 Board Elected at Fall District Conference Governor
Lt. Governor
Treasurer
6 Area Directors
Nominating Committee
Secretary – appointed by the Governor
Chairman of Mandatory Committees

34. Organizational Structure Zonta District 4
Governor
Secretary
appointed
Lieutenant Governor
Treasurer
Area Directors
elected
D4 Committee Chairs
appointed
Club Presidents
elected
D4 Nominating Committee
elected

35. District 4
Toronto, ON
Buffalo, NY

36. District 4
Area 1 Cambridge, Guelph, Kitchener-Waterloo, Owen Sound, Stratford, Woodstock, Ontario
Area 2 Brampton-Caledon, Hamilton I, Oakville, Toronto, E-Club of Ontario
Area 3 Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, Ontario; Grand Island, Kenmore, Lockport, Niagara Falls, Tonawandas, New York
Area 4 Amherst, Batavia-Genesee, Buffalo, Cheektowaga-Lancaster, Geneva, Hamburg-Orchard Park, Rochester, New York
Area 5 Bradford, Corry, Erie, Warren, Pennsylvania; Jamestown, Olean New York)
Area 6 Meadville, Oil City-Franklin, Pittsburgh, Three Rivers-Pittsburgh N, Washington County Pennsylvania

37. Zonta Structure - Clubs
Individual club members are the basic organizational unit of Zonta International
Minimum of 20 members to be chartered
Club members elect the club board:
President, Vice-President (President Elect), Secretary, Treasurer (Officers) and Directors
Rules of club operations are stated in Z.I. bylaws and the club’s own bylaws

38. Zonta Club Committees Mandatory Service Advocacy
Membership and Classification
Nominating (elected)
Optional
Bylaws
Archives & History
Program
Scholarships

39. Club Meetings
Motivate volunteers. Hold effective meetings with activities that engage. Maintain affordable dues. Promote the Zonta International Foundation. Club elections. Retention, Recruitment and rejuvenation of membership.

40. Club meetings Members have rights/responsibilities to/at meetings
Must adhere to bylaws and rules
Use parliamentary procedures
Quorum is necessary to legally transact business
Agenda should be circulated and approved at the beginning of the meeting, minutes must be recorded
Demonstrate appropriate protocol for guests and visiting Zontians

41. What is your number? District 4 Area (1-6) Club (Charter number )
Personal membership number
Classification number

42. Zonta and You Resources
Zonta Website –
District Website –
Club Website
Annual Spring Workshops
Biennial District 4 Conference
Biennial ZI Convention

43. Additional Resources The Zontian magazine District 4 Leadership
District ZIF Ambassadors
Newsletters
Other Zonta Clubs

44. Benefits of Zonta Membership
Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of women and girls everywhere.
Opportunities to participate and support quality service, advocacy and scholarship programs.
Opportunities to build leadership and mentoring skills.
Lasting friendships with a common goal.

45. Beyond Your Club
Attend another club’s event. Attend District workshops and conferences. Volunteer on a District 4 Committee. Run for Area Director, Treasurer, Lt. Governor. Attend ZI Convention. Attend North American Inter-District Conference.