1. These are some sights of Yokohama
These are some sights of Yokohama. The picture on the top right was taken from our hotel window. The pier was right outside our convention center and the last picture was taken in China Town, supposedly the oldest China Town in Japan.

2. Leadership Training - Membership
Membership Trend –
Biennium Goals
Interrelationship of Biennium Goals
ZI Membership Goals
Measurements
Where are we at the start of this Biennium
District Membership Team
District Membership Goals
Leadership Training - Membership
In this slide presentation I shall be presenting the membership trend from ; the biennium goals that were voted upon at the convention; the interrelationship of biennium goals to the service and advocacy projects because we cannot realize the goals in isolation; the Membership goals for this biennium as formulated by the ZI Membership committee; what measurements that will be used for determine whether the goals have been achieved or not; the District Membership team and finally D5 membership goals

3. Membership Trends – 2004 to 2018
This shows our membership trend over the years. here is still a small decline - 2% less than end May 2016 compared with last biennium so we really need to work harder to achieve membership growth.

4. Membership Trend – Contd.
At the beginning of 2004 biennium, there were members
At the beginning of 2018 biennium, there were members.
Membership is down by 2%
In real terms, this is still a very small decline in membership number
It seems easier to recruit than to retain
Average life span of new members is 2 years
Membership Trend – Contd.
We are good at recruiting members (approximately 3,184 in 16/18 biennium), but have trouble retaining them, especially with 2-3 years membership.

5. 2016-2018 Membership Recognition Awardees Final Results as of 19 June 2018
All existing clubs that have achieved a net membership gain of new members will receive a recognition letter from the Zonta International president via mail.
D4 – e-CLUB OF CANADA1
D5 – HUDSON
D8 – OLYMPIA
D10 – LAFAYETTE
D10 – BROWNSVILLE
D11 – PUNTA GORDA-PT.CHARLOTTE AREA
D11 – SANIBEL-CAPTIVA
D12 – CANON CITY/ ROYAL GORGE
D12 – PROWERS COUNTY
D13 – HOLBAEK
D17 – BANGKOK IX
D17 – MANILA III
D18 – TEMA
D21 – SUNDSVALL
D24 – HUNTER NEWCASTLE
D25 – KATHMANDU
D26 – FUKUOKA
D29 – BONN-RHEINAUE
D31 – TAIPEI RAINBOW
I threw this slide in to show that our host club for this conference was recognized at the Convention with a honorable mention. By the end of last biennium, the Zonta Club of Hudson nearly doubled its membership.

6. 2018 – 2020 Biennial Goals Theme – Empower Women Through Service and Advocacy
We maximize our impact through service and advocacy initiatives and educational programs that empower women and girls.
Goal 2:
We strengthen our resources to support our mission.
Goal 3:
We enhance our profile around the world through our centennial anniversary activities.
Our membership goals are linked to the other biennial goals. If Zonta is visible and credible we will be able to keep our members and attract new members.

7. Examples
By focusing on Zonta say No to Violence Against Women - especially with a focus on child marriage and our service and education programs - we can show how Zonta makes a real difference to women and girls – locally, nationally and internationally.
As articulated by President Suzanne, the following two slides are examples of how ZI’s Biennium goals are inter-related.

8. Another Example
By working to make “Ending Child Marriage” a signature project for Zonta (Goal 1), we will enhance our profile (Goal 3) which, in turn, will help us to retain current members and attract news ones (Goal 2). This will empower Zonta to be even more effective in empowering women worldwide.

9. 2018 – 2020 Biennial Goals Theme – Empower Women Through Service and Advocacy
We maximize our impact through service and advocacy initiatives and educational programs that empower women and girls.
Goal 2:
We strengthen our resources to support our mission.
Goal 3:
We enhance our profile around the world through our centennial anniversary activities.
The membership specific biennial goals are located in Goal 2- We strengthen our resources to support our mission

10. Leadership Training: Membership
This slide illustrates some of the ways we can achieve this goal. How can we achieve this in District 5. What can we do?

11. District 5 Year to Date Membership Numbers
This slide is information sent to me just a few days ago. This show D5 membership numbers at the end of September At the end of May 2018, we had 473 members. So, at the beginning of this biennium we are down by 44 members.

12. District Membership Goals
Increase District Membership by a net gain of 15%.
How will it happen:
Reach out to past scholarship recipients and members who left Zonta because of life circumstances.
Continue to hold membership drives
Attend community and public relation events whenever possible.
Use Social Media to attract prospective members
Encourage club memberships chairs to use the Global Membership Drive tools on Zonta International website
D5 Membership Challenge
District Membership Goals
How can we achieve this in District 5. What can we do? We started out by creating a D5 Membership Committee with me as chair and our four Area Directors. We met over a conference call and formulated a District 5 Membership goals.

13. Global Membership Drive
Initiated during the last biennium
A variety of materials to assist you in your recruitment, engagement and retention efforts.
To get to the materials, log into the ZI website:
Global Membership Drive

14. Global Membership Drive – Categories of Materials
Internal Communication and Promotion Materials
Internal Support Materials for Club Boards – Member Engagement & Retention
External and Internal Support Materials for Club Boards – Member Recruitment
External Materials for General Member Recruitment
External Materials for Young Professionals Recruitment
Support Materials for e-Clubs
Customizable Materials
Global Membership Drive Campaign Updates
Once you are there, here are some of categories of materials

15. District 5 Membership Challenge – What is it?
A friendly competition between District 5 clubs to recruit new members.
Will begin on November 1st, 2018 and end on May 31st, 2019
The club with the highest net increase in membership on their roster on May 31, 2019 as compared to May 31, 2018 will be recognized at the 2019 District 5 Conference in October.
Governor Margot and I will contribute $5 per person in the winning club to the Zonta International Foundation (ZIF), so that club will have 100% participation in ZIF contributions.
We will also recognize the Zontian sponsoring the most new members at the district conference.
District 5 Membership Challenge – What is it?
Questions?