1. Club President’s Responsibilities
DISTRICT 12 LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Sheila Davis
6/28/17

2. Training OBJECTIVES
Objective 1: To provide club presidents the necessary tools for effective operations of their clubs
Objective 2: To communicate useful information about Zonta International and District 12
Objective 3: To provide club presidents the opportunity to ask questions and seek advice from district trainers & other
attendees

3. Zonta International • MISSION
Zonta International 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 full potential.
In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision making positions on equal basis with men.
In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.
• THEME
Empowering Women Through Service and Advocacy

4. Zonta District 12 MISSION
Zonta District 12's purpose is to build, develop, and maintain strong clubs through support, leadership and communications in order to further the mission of Zonta International

5. Flow of Information Zonta International Board
District 12 Leadership Team
Club President
International Director Ursula Werner, Germany
Zonta International Board
District Committee Chairpersons
Area Director
Club Committee Chairperson

6. President’s Responsibilities
Review Zonta Club Manual
Fundamentals (Mission, Vision)
Leadership & Goverance (The Roles & Responsibilities of Club President, Club Board & Committees)
Running the Club (Holding Effective Meetings)
Club Calendar – Excellent!
Appendices (Strategic Plans, Biennial Goals)
ZI Website, My Zonta, Governance, Manuals
Review D12 President’s Guide ( )
Developed before Zonta Club Manual
Some differences – includes insurance for clubs
D12 Website, Resources, Leadership Training, Club President’s Responsibilities

7. Planning is Crucial to a Club’s Success
Mission Statement
Club should have a club mission statement that aligns with ZI and District 12
Club Goals
Aligned with ZI and District 12 Goals
Use Member Surveys/Interest Inventories
Use D12 Club Annual Report & Biennial Goals
Long Range Planning and Goal Setting

8. Club Operations
Establish Team Ground Rules – D12 website/Resources/Leadership Training/Club President’s Responsibilities
Lead Board Meetings & General Meetings
Templates – D12 Website, Resources, Leadership Training, Club Meeting Tools
Parliamentary Procedure – Robert’s Rules (D12 Website Resources/Leadership Training/Club Meeting Tools) Also in ZI Club Manual
Check often
Delegate!
D12 Club Annual Report – Done at end of Zonta Year
Reflect upon and showcase your club’s accomplishments
Delegate each portion to the appropriate board member or committee chair
The District Service Award and the District Advocacy Award are given based upon the information in the Local Service & Advocacy sections
Due to Governor in May
Send to all club members
D12 Website, Members Only

9. Communication Include upcoming events in all meeting agendas
Develop a Newsletter (monthly, quarterly…)
Consider maintaining a database of “Friends of Zonta”
Ensure club board votes & entire club votes
Encourage members to attend leadership training classes, conventions, conferences, area meetings
Submit short articles & pictures to Share Your Story on ZI website

10. Mentor for Club Presidents
Your Area Director is your Mentor
Don’t hesitate to call her for assistance – she’s been there!
Put her contact information in your phone. She is your direct line to all the help, information, concerns you might have

11. Young Professionals Program
Pilot Program from ZI for to attract Younger Members
Eligibility between 18yrs (most states) & 30yrs
International Dues $43 + $15 New Member per yr
District 12 Dues $21.50 per yr
Club Decides Dues
D12 Website, Resources, Leadership Training, Membership
ZI Website, My Zonta, Tools, Membership Tools, Related Resources on right hand side, Links

12. Global Membership Drive
Worldwide Program to Attract New Members
April 2017-April 2018
Previously Voices for Gender Equality – North America
Many Documents to Help!!
D12 Website, Resources, Leadership Training, Membership
ZI Website, My Zonta, Tools, Membership Tools

13. Zonta International Website
 Website:
ZI Home Page
Global Impact, International Service Programs/Scholarships
Local Action, Local Service & Advocacy, Share Your Story
My Zonta – New Userid & Password April 2017
Governance, Governing Documents, ZI Bylaws, Rules of Procedure,
ZI Foundation Bylaws, ZI Resolutions, Biennial Goals
Governance, Manuals, Club, District, International, Membership, etc.
Forms
Zonta Store, middle of page, right hand side

14. District 12 Website Website: www.zontadistrict12.org
Home Page: D12 Map, Calendar of Events – Anyone can add events for clubs
Who We Are: Officers and Leadership Team, History, Clubs
What We Do: Advocacy, Scholarship & Awards, Service Projects
Resources: Leadership Training
Club President’s Responsibilities 05/18/17 (all docs used in class)
Long Range Planning & Goal Setting
Club Meeting Tools
Membership Training – Young Professionals Program
Global Membership Drive
Members Only Area: Directory, Google Calendar Instructions, Club Annual Reports, Rotation of Hosts for District Conferences and Governor’s Seminars

15. Questions/Concerns not covered?
Conclusion
Make use of all the wonderful resources on the D12 and ZI websites. Do NOT re-invent the wheel
Encourage your committee chairs to keep contact info of their D12 counterpart handy as well
Don’t hesitate to /call someone for help
Questions/Concerns not covered?