Steps to Member Engagement: the Fab Five

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 an equal basis with men.

In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.

Membership – Keys to Success!

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

5 Keys to Retention

• Mentor new members – in person, on the telephone, with email

• Involve new members in club committees• Value their contributions• Involve new members in area workshops,

district conferences, international conventions

• Include new members as part of a TEAM!

Be a 10!

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

Member Engagement- the Fab 5!

• Make a Difference• Networking/connectedness• Personal Growth• Dynamic organization• Keep Zonta International

passion alive

1. Make a Difference

• Quality service and advocacy projects and activities that align with Zonta’s mission and help to realize Zonta’s vision, and meet a verified community need

• My volunteer work is important• Our efforts are measureable results

2. Networking/connectedness

• Being part of an open, inclusive, diverse and active Zonta community

• My opinions count• New ideas and perspectives are

encouraged• Others care about me as a person• Together we accomplish more(team)• Individual and group accomplishments are

recognized

3. Personal Growth

• Education on women’s issues• Network and learn from others experiences,

not only locally but also across clubs and nationally and internationally with business leaders and professionals from many different fields

• Take on new and expanded leadership roles on committees and boards, as well as learn new skills in a safe supportive environment – Network!

4. Dynamic organization

• Meetings are run well and relevant to strategic plans and Zonta’s mission

• Provide hands on experiences with programs and activities

• More action than talk• Clubs provide members with leadership

opportunities• Environment encourages fresh ideas and

thinking

5. Keep the ZI passion alive

• Donations at individual and club levels support Zonta International service projects and educational awards

• Grant scholarships locally as pipeline for District and International awards

• Linked local service and advocacy projects and activities to ZI efforts creates an impact “greater than the sum of individual efforts”

Thank you!

Joanne Raymond

Zonta International

Governor

District 4

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