Area Meeting in Riga, April 28, 2012

Governor D21 Ruth Brunner Hässleholm Zonta Club

Lt. Governor D21 Liisa Sulin Elmqvist Jönköping Zonta Club II

61st Zonta International Convention

Torino, Italy 7-12 July 2012

1. Convention in Torino

a. Registrationb. Delegates/proxy c. Travelling allowance d. Report from International Bylaws and Resolutions

Committee 1. Biennial goals / service projects2. Elections / international board & nominating committee3. Proposed budget

1a. Registration Registration on line - on ZI website Registration fee, by May 31 at the latest € 400,- Registration fee as of June 1 or on site € 450,- Non-zontian guests € 75,- One day registration fee € 150,- On site one day registration fee € 225,- Registration at Convention starts on July 5, at 12.00 H

1b. Delegates / proxy

Registration of delegate or proxy should be done on line (credentials@zonta.org) on May 21 at the latest, copy to Governor and AD

Club represented by proxy will pay proxy giving club 25% of registration fee (€ 325,-) and will also pay the proxy holder for travel expenses when proxy holder gives her report from Convention to proxy giving club

1c. Travel allowance

Travel allowance of SEK 5 000,- (about LVL 394,-) will be given to all clubs sending a delegate!

District treasurer will make the paymentsto the clubs during April

1d. Report from Bylaws and Resolutions Committee

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1e. Biennial Goals 2012/14

Goal I CREDIBILITY & VISIBILITY1.Credibility and visibility – increase the global awareness of Zonta’s contributions to advancing women’s legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status2.Zonta increases the visibility globally and locally through Zonta’s members, the UN and Council of Europe, other associations, national governments and networks, ZIF, ZISVAW and education programs3.Zonta meets its commitment to the UN agencies (as contracted)4.Zonta continues to advocate to prevent violence against women locally and globally5.Zonta promotes itself as the organization of choice for those individuals committed to advancing the status of women through service and advocacy (Articles 1-16 Convention of the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, CEDAW)

Goal 1, continued

Zonta is an important actor for the UN, the European Council and national governmentsIncreased membership – decreased resignations – retention of membersDonations to ZIF exceed fundraising goalsClubs and districts increase written publications and success stories are shared within and outside of Zonta

Tell the ”Zonta Story”

Applications for the Amelia Earhart Fellowship exceed applications for 2012 Fellowships

All districts submit nominations for JMK and YWPA The number of past recipients of Amelia Earhart Fellowship, JMK and

YWPA becoming Zonta members increases from the previous biennium The number of Z- och Golden Z-klubbar increases globally Zonta achieves its centennial milestones for the biennium The independent auditors continue to express an unqualified opinion on

the financial statements ZI operates within its approved 2012-2014 budget

Committee work

Goal II ZI GOVERNANCE STRUCTUREThe ZI Board approves the reviewed Strategic Plan by June 30 2012. Zonta bylaws and Rules of Procedure are reviewed on October 2013 and changes are recommended by November 2013 and are submitted to members for consideration at the 2014 Convention. Zonta policies and manuals are updated. A leadership development program for governors is developed and implemented1. Zonta’s strategic plan is forward focused to enable to achieve Zonta’s

mission 2. Zonta’s bylaws, rules of procedurs and policies are aligned to the

Strategic Plan3. ZI as well as district and club leaders fulfill their fiduciary

responsiblities and are encouraged to realize their leadership potential

4. A smoothe leadership transition occurs between 2012-2014 and 2014 - 2016

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Goal IVZIF FINANCES1. 2012-2014 – proposed fundraising goals

Total $ 4 938 000Internationella Serviceprogram $ 2 000 000ZISVAW $ 1 162 000 Rose Fund $ 700 000Amelia Earhart Fellowship Fund $ 700 000JMK $ 232 000YWPA $ 144 000

2. All clubs make annual donations to ZIF

3. Contributions to ZIF increase from individual members, friends of Zonta, corporations and other external sources

Goal IV ZIF Finances, continued

Exceed 2012-2014 ZIF fundraising goals through increased giving by individuals and clubs

By May 31, 2013 an additional 5% of clubs have donated to ZIF compared to May 31, 2012

By April30, 2014 an additional 7,5% of clubs have donated to ZIF compared to April 30, 2012

By April 30, 2014 an additional of 10% of individual members have donated to ZIF compared with April 30, 2012

1e. Bienniel Goals, continued

2012-2014 PROPOSED FUNDRAISING GOALS - International Service Projects

$ 1 000 000,- Liberia Fistula program (UNFPA)

$ 1 000 000,- Elimination of New Pediatric HIV Infection & Prevention and Response to Survivors of Domestic and Gender Based Violence in Rwanda (UNICEF)

2012-2014 PROPOSED FUNDRAISING GOALS - ZISVAW

$ 802 124,- Mass Communication with a Purpose: Global Partnership on Edutainment for Social Change (UN WOMEN) 1st year in Bangladesh och Nigeria. 2nd year Afghanistan, Cambodia, Egypten, Mali, Niger, Pakistan, Rwanda, Somalia, Sudan and Vietnam.

$ 250 000,- Safe Cities for Women in Honduras (UN WOMEN)

$ 109 876,- Empowering Women in Rural Samoa to Combat Violence (UN WOMEN)

2012-2014 PROPOSED FUNDRAISING GOALS - ROSE FUND

$ 700 000,- Rose Fund

2012-2014 PROPOSED FUNDRAISING GOALS - Education and Leadership Development Programs

$ 700 000,- Amelia Earhart Fellowships$ 232 000,- Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarships$ 144 000,- Young Women in Public Affairs Awards

1e. Continued // Previous goals2006-2008 2008-2010 2010-2012

Total 3 805 000 4 020 000 3 758 000Rose Fund 800 000 800 000 650 000Amelia Earhart 650 000 650 000 700 000Jane M Klausman 125 000 150 000 184 000YWPA 150 000 190 000 94 000Intl. Service Fund 1 500 000 1 600 000 1 500 000ZISVAW 550 000 600 000 630 000

Zonta International President 2010-2012Dianne K. CurtisDistrict 9Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley

Zonta International President- Elect2010-2012Lynn McKenzieDistrict 16Zonta Club of Wellington, New Zealand

1f. Slate of candidates

• Naomi Arnold-ReschkeZonta Club of Gawler, Australia, District 23International Director 1996 – 1998 Chairman, International Nominating Committee 2006-2008

• Maria Jose Landeira Østergaard Zonta Club of Copenhagen I, Denmark, District 13 International Vice-President 2010 – 2012

• Beryl McMillan Zonta Club of Melbourne on Yarra, Australia, District 23 International Director 2009 – 2012

• Sonja Hönig Schough Zonta Club of Kungsbacka, Sweden, District 21 International Director 2009 – 2012

Candidates for President-ElectOne (1) to be elected

Candidates for Vice PresidentOne (1) to be elected

1f. Slate of candidates

• Kathleen HughesZonta Club of Springfield, Ohio, USA,District 5 Zonta International Foundation Treasurer 1992 – 1996 • Ellen Karo Zonta Club of New York, USA, District 3 International Treasurer/Secretary 2010 – 2012

Candidates for Treasurer/SecretaryOne (1) to be elected

1f. Slate of candidates Candidates for International Director Seven (7) to be elected

• Marie-Helene Mallet Zonta Club of Nimes Romaines, France, District 30 International Nominating Committee 2006 – 2008

• Joy Orlich Zonta Club of Greater Reno, Nevada, USA, District 9 Governor 2002 – 2004

• Gabriella Samara PaphitisZonta Club of Nicosia, Cyprus, District 14 Governor 2010 – 2012

• Laura Peters Zonta Club of Newport Harbor, California, USA District 9 Governor 2010 – 2012

• Denise Quarles Zonta Club of Michigan Capital Area, USA, District 15 Governor 2010 – 2012

• Sally Rankin Zonta Club of Houston, Texas, USA, District 10 International Nominating Committee 2008 – 2010

• Maria Stefanova Zonta Club of Saint Sofia, Bulgaria, District 30 Governor 2010 – 2012

• Kathy Swan Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, USA, District 7 Governor 2008 – 2010

• Brenda Tanjutco Zonta Club of Muntinlupa, Philippines, District 17 Governor 1998 – 2000

• Anne Walker Zonta Club of Manawatu, New Zealand, District 16 Governor 2008 – 2010

• Elizabeth Woodgate Zonta Club of Peel, Australia, District 23 International Nominating Committee 2008 – 2010

• Anita Schnetzer-Spranger Zonta Club of Mainz, Germany, District 28 Governor 2010 – 2012

1f. Slate of candidatesCandidates for Nominating Committee

North, Central and South AmericaOne (1) to be elected

• Juliette Tulang Zonta Club of Hilo, Hawaii, USA, District 9 Governor 2004 – 2006

• Barbara White Zonta Club of Salt Lake Area, Utah, USA, District 9 Governor 2006 – 2008

Europe One (1) to be elected

• Regula DanneckerZonta Club of Bern Ursa, Switzerland, District 28 Governor 2008 – 2010

• Mirja Jarimo Zonta Club of Helsinki 1, Finland, District 20 Governor 2004 – 2006

1f. Slate of candidatesCandidates for Nominating Committee

AfricaOne (1) to be elected (One still vacant)

• O. Omotayo Morgan Zonta Club of Ibadan I, Nigeria, District 18 International Director 2005 – 2007

Australia and New ZealandOne (1) to be elected

• Lynette GraveZonta Club of Metropolitan Dunedin, New Zealand, District 16 Governor 2006 – 2008

• Anne McMurtrie Zonta Club of Christchurch South, New Zealand, District 16 Governor 2010 – 2012

1f. Slate of candidates

Asia One (1) to be elected

• Kikuko HaraZonta Club of Yokohama, Japan, District 26 International Director 2010 – 2012

• Virma P. Vergel de Dios Zonta Club of Mandaluyong – San Juan, Philippines, District 17 International Director 2008 – 2010

Candidates for Nominating Committee

1f. Slate of candidatesAt Large Four (4) to be elected Candidates for Nominating Committee

• Dilruba AhmedZonta Club of Chittagong, Bangladesh, District 25 International Director 2007 – 2009

• Annette Binder Zonta Club of Hamburg - Elbufer, Germany, District 27 International Director 2004 – 2006

• Dianne Curtis Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley, California, USA, District 9 International President 2010 – 2012

• Judy Johnston Zonta Club of Fairfax County, Virginia, USA, District 3 International Director 1996 – 1998 International Nominating Committee 2006 - 2008

• Mari Ramsten Vangdal Zonta Club of Oslo, Norway, District 13 International Director 2003 – 2005 • Tora Wigstrand Zonta Club of Jönköping, Sweden, District 21 International Foundation Director 2007 – 2008

• Kathleen Yip Zonta Club of Hong Kong, China, District 17 International Director 2002 – 2004 International Nominating Committee 2004 – 2006

• Supports the Zonta International President and Board of Directors by executing Board initiatives that support the goals of the organization

• Develops and implements biennial goals for Headquarters that are in alignment with the strategic plan, A Course for the Future

• Manages the Zonta staff (14) and the daily operations of Headquarters

Jason Friske, Executive Director Headquarters in Oak Brook, Chicago

Zonta International and Zonta International FoundationPROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2012-2014

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62nd Zonta International Convention

Orlando, Florida, USA 2014