Overview Mission, vision, history and

structure Biennial goals and service

projects Zonta International and

Zonta International Foundation Boards and Committees

Your local Zonta Club Zonta and You

Zonta Mission

Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together

to advance the status of women worldwide through service and

advocacy.

Zonta 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, every woman is literate and has access to education, health care, legal and economic resources on

an equal basis with men. In such a world, no woman lives in fear of

violence.

Zonta History

1919-Founded in Buffalo, New York, USA

1921-First Zonta Convention held in Syracuse, NY

1930-Zonta Confederation became Zonta International with the first European club in Vienna, Austria

1928-Zonta opens national headquarters in Chicago

Zonta History 1946-Consultative status with United Nations

1948-First South American Club (Chile)

1952-First Asian Club (Philippines)

1965-New Zealand

1966-Australia

1970-First African Club (Ghana)

Zonta MembershipGlobal Reach

More than 1,200 Clubs in 64 countries More than 30,000 members

Organizational Structure

BIENNIAL GOALS AND

SERVICE PROJECTS

Zonta International Goals 2012 – 2014

Credibility and Visibility Zonta International Governance

Structure Zonta International Foundation

Governance Structure Zonta International Foundation Finances

For more information, visit www.zonta.org, Member Resources

Zonta International Foundation

2012-2014 Fundraising Goals

2012-2014 Foundation Fundraising GoalsTotal (excluding the Endowment Fund)

US$4,938,000International Service Fund $2,000,000ZISVAW Fund $1,162,000Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund $700,000Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship Fund $232,000Young Women in Public Affairs Award Fund $144,000Rose Fund $700,000

Zonta International Service Programs

International Service Program Zonta International Strategies to End

Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program Amelia Earhart Fellowships Jane M. Klausman Women in Business

Scholarships Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA)

Awards Emma L. Conlon Service Award

For more information visit www.zonta.org or contact your District

Foundation Ambassador

International Service Program2012-2014 Projects

United Nations Children’s Fund

(UNICEF): Elimination of New Pediatric HIV Infection

and Prevention and Response to Survivors of

Domestic and Gender-Based Violence in Rwanda

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA):

Liberia Fistula Program

UN Trust Fund, administered by UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) : Mass Communication with a

Purpose: Global Partnership on Edutainment for Social Change

Empowering Women in Rural Samoa to Combat Violence

UN Women (The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women): Safe Cities for Women in

Honduras

Zonta International Strategies to End Violence Against Women (ZISVAW) Program 2012-2014

Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards

Amelia Earhart Fellowship – Fellowship for women pursuing Ph.D./doctoral degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering

Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship – Scholarship for women pursuing undergraduate and Master’s degrees in business management

Young Women in Public Affairs Award (YWPA) - Recognizes young women for their demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to public service and civic causes and encourages them to continue their participation in public and political life

Emma L. Conlon Service Award – Recognizes Z and Golden Z Clubs whose projects and programs best express the ideals of Zonta International through local and international service and advocacy to advance the status of women worldwide

Zonta International Advocacy

Zonta International Resolutions Awareness, Prevention and

Treatment of HIV/AIDS Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Violence Against Women Anti-Trafficking CEDAW Optional Protocol

Zonta International &

Zonta International Foundation

Boards & Committees

Zonta International Board and Zonta International

Foundation Board

Zonta International Committees

Bylaws & Resolutions Convention ZI Finance Nominating Amelia Earhart

Fellowships Jane M. Klausman

Women in Business Scholarships

Young Women in Public Affairs Awards

Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs

Legislative Awareness and Advocacy (LAA)

Organization, Membership and Classification (OMC)

Public Relations & Communications

Service United Nations Council of Europe ZIF Finance ZIF Development

Zonta International HeadquartersStaff Departments:

Executive Finance and Human Resources Member Services Programs Contributions Communications

Zonta International Board and Zonta International

Foundation BoardName Office Zonta Club

Lynn J. McKenzie President Wellington, New Zealand

Maria Jose Landeira Oestergaard President-Elect Copenhangen, Denmark

Sonja Hönig Schough Vice President Kungsbacka, Sweden

Kathleen Hughes Treasurer/Secretary Springfield, OH, USA

Joy Orlich Director (2012-2014) Greater Reno, USA

Gabriella Samara Paphitis Director (2012-2014) Nicosia Region, Cyprus

Laura Peters Director (2012-2014)   Newport Harbor Area, USA

Denise QuarlesDirector (2012-2014) Michigan Capitol Area, USA

Anita Schnetzer-SprangerDirector (2012-2014) Mainz, Germany

Maria Stefanova Director (2012-2014) Saint Sofia, Bulgaria

Elizabeth Woodgate Director (2012-2014) Peel Region Inc., Australia

THE ZONTA CLUB OF

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Zonta Club of (insert club name): Local Service

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Zonta Club of (insert club

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Area (#) Meetings & Workshops

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District (#) Conferences

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International Conventions

The 2014 Zonta International Convention will be held in Orlando, Florida, USA, 28 June – 2 July, 2014

Zonta and You

Zonta and You: Benefits of Zonta Membership Make a difference in the lives of women

and girls everywhere Participate in and support quality

service, advocacy and scholarship programs

Meet a diverse range of executives and professionals through member networking.

Build leadership and mentoring skills Enjoy fellowship and fun through

international understanding

Zonta and You: Website Member

Resources Website – www.zonta.org

Locate a Club Member Directories Online tools for leadership,

membership development, public relations, service, advocacy and fundraising

Zonta and You: Website Member

ResourcesWebsite – www.zonta.org

Information about current ZI Programs funded by ZIF, scholarship and award recipients such as Amelia Earhart Fellows

Share Your Story – success stories of Zonta service and advocacy shared by Zonta clubs around the world

Frequently asked Questions/Contact Us

District/Club Websites

Zonta and You: Additional Resources

The Zontian magazine Zonta International monthly e-

newsletter Zonta leadership (Governors,

Lieutenant Governors, Area Directors, Club Presidents)

Foundation Ambassadors Zonta International official

social media on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and Flickr

Thank you for your commitment to advancing the status of women worldwide!