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Membership on the Move!

Becoming a 10!

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Spring Workshop

2014

Joanne Raymond

Lt. Governor

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Recruit, Retain, Rejuvenate

• Why are we members of Zonta?

• Where are we as a Club in the Zonta world?

• What makes Zonta unique?

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Directions Internationally

October 13 November 13 December 13 January 14 February 14 Marts 14 April 14 May 14 June 1429000

29200

29400

29600

29800

30000

30200

30400

Zonta International Membership

Can we hold this pace ?

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5 Keys to Recruitment

• Enthusiasm• Support by all members• Outstanding programs at meetings• Worthwhile service/advocacy projects in

your community• Knowledge, awareness of the International

service and advocacy component

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5 Keys to Retention

• Mentor new members - in person, on the

telephone, with email• Involve new members in club committees• Value their contributions to the club• Involve new members in area workshops,

district conferences, international conventions

• Include members as part of a TEAM!

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Be a 10!• Leadership• Group Understanding • Enthusiasm• Diversity• Involvement • Purpose• Appreciation • Communication• Encouragement• Team

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Exit Survey4.) How long were you a member of Zonta International? Response Chart Percentage Count

a. Less than one year 0% 0

b. One to two years 8% 1

c. Two to five years 38% 5

d. Five to ten years 23% 3

e. More than 10 years 31% 4

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5.) Did you hold a leadership position during your membership? Check all that apply. Response Chart Percentage Count

a. No 15% 2

b. Club Committee Chairman 77% 10

c. Club President (elected) 54% 7

d. Club Vice President (elected) 23% 3

e. Club Treasurer (elected) 8% 1

f. Club Secretary (elected) 38% 5

g. Club Board (elected) 46% 6

h. District Committee Chairman 8% 1

i. District Office (elected) 0% 0

k. International Director (elected) 0% 0

Total Responses 13

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7.) Why did you resign? 1 2 3 Total

Responses

a. Financial commitment

7 (64%) 1 (9%) 3 (27%) 11

b. Time commitment 3 (27%) 2 (18%) 6 (55%) 11

c. Relocation 8 (80%) 0 (0%) 2 (20%) 10

d. Health 9 (90%) 1 (10%) 0 (0%) 10

e. Work or family

4 (40%) 0 (0%) 6 (60%) 10

f. Interpersonal conflict(s) within Club

7 (64%) 0 (0%) 4 (36%) 11

g. Club management / leadership

5 (45%) 4 (36%) 2 (18%) 11

h. Meeting convenience (day/time) 6 (67%) 2 (22%) 1 (11%) 9

j. Did not feel welcome 10 (91%) 0 (0%) 1 (9%) 11

k. Did not match with Zonta and its mission

9 (90%) 1 (10%) 0 (0%) 10

l. Lack of Zonta mission oriented activities by club

7 (70%) 3 (30%) 0 (0%) 10

m. Service projects did not meet expectations

8 (80%) 1 (10%) 1 (10%) 10

n. Other (please specify) 2 (40%) 1 (20%) 2 (40%) 5

0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0 (0%) 0

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10.) What did you like most about your Zonta experience? Response Chart Percentage Count

Mission oriented club service and advocacy projects

62% 8

Being part of an international effort to improve the lives of women

77% 10

Opportunity to enhance my knowledge of issues negatively impacting women

31% 4

Social aspect/networking at the local level

38% 5

Opportunity for fellowship with like minded individuals throughout the world

23% 3

Leadership/Personal development 0% 0

Being part of a network of professionals focused on women's issues

46% 6

Total Responses 13

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11.) What did you like least about your Zonta experience? Response Chart Percentage Count

Financial commitment 27% 3

Time commitment 45% 5

Interpersonal conflict(s) within Club 27% 3

Club management/leadership 18% 2

Meeting content (programs, efficiency)

9% 1

Did not feel welcome 27% 3

Lack of Zonta mission oriented activities by Club

18% 2

Other (please specify) 18% 2

Total Responses 11

# Response

1. Rudeness of other Members/lack of respect

2. I enjoyed belonging to the organization

3. Membership was not diverse and members were not sophisticated regarding women's issues.

4. Interpersonal conflicts with club in branch

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Be A 10!!

• Leadership• Group Understanding • Enthusiasm• Diversity• Involvement • Purpose• Appreciation • Communication• Encouragement• Team

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Ideas from the Workshops• Ask members to propose a new member• Invite friends to attend• Always have a membership display at

events- membership info, info about Zonta• Don’t forget to invite past Award winners,

Rose Day recipients• Use Twitter, Facebook, up to date

Website- social media

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Have events that help members feel connected

Communicate with potential members more than once

Have a well rounded membership committee

Full fledged membership drive

Make sure new or potential members know expectations – mission, time,$

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Ideas cont’d

• Assign a mentor• If under 20 members-have a Zing – apply

for District $ ( form on the website)• Partner with other groups to hold a

community event• The Power of ONE!• It is important to have good PR about your

club

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• Purses& Margaritas- idea from Washington County- each member brings a potential member, catered dinner, purse auction( purse is donated by member),& Margaritas, held at a B&B, in July (no cost)

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Wear a Z everyday!