12
Success Stories and Benefits 1 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
1
Success Stories and Benefits
iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs
One of ZI’s longest-running service projects - established in 1948
Between May 2012 and March 2014: from 173 to 195 Z Clubs from 31 to 75 Golden Z Clubs
2 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
Leadership skills
Career alternatives
Meet accomplished female role models
Give back to the community
3iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
Benefits of Z Clubs
Emma L. Conlon Service Awards
Awards established in 1961
Emma Conlon strongly urged combining career goals and service opportunities
1978 ZI Convention in Denver bylaws amended – optional to include males
4 iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
Service Project Examples
5
Utilize club’s strengths and capabilities
Tutor other students
Sponsor a “career night”
Host “Teacher Appreciation Day”
iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
More Service Projects
Volunteer time at nursing homes and shelters
Design and participate in community environmental awareness projects
“Z pals”
iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
6
New Z and Golden Z Clubs
• Lansing Everett Z Club, Lansing Sponsor: Zonta Club of Lansing chartered 11/14/13
• Golden Z Club of Northwood University Sponsor: Zonta Club of Midland Midland, chartered 11/26/13
• Southfield High School Z Club Sponsor: Zonta Club of chartered 2/10/14 Southfield Area
7iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
District 15 Z and Golden Z Clubs
Charlevoix High School Zonta Club of Charlevoix
Negaunee High School Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area
Marquette High School Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area
North Michigan U Golden Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area
Michigan State University Club Zonta Club of East Lansing
Brace-Lederle/MacArthur Z Club Zonta Club of Southfield Area
iZonta iCommunicate iConnect8
Heart Formation “Say No UNiTE: End Violence Against Women”
9iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
How Can Clubs Participate?
Make a commitment within your club
Sponsor a Z Club or Golden Z Club
Serve as the conduit between the Z club or Golden Z club and Zonta International
iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
10
11
Small Team Discussion
Team 1: What Z Club success stories can you share?
Team 2: What action steps do you need to take in your club to get started?
Team 3: How can Z Clubs increase membership in your club?
iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
Resources
Julia Miller, District 15 Coordinator of Z Clubs/ Golden Z Clubs(VP, MI Capital Area, Lansing)
[email protected] 517/353-9457
ZI Member Resources: Z Club/Golden Z Club Manual and Club Tools
iZonta iCommunicate iConnect
12
They are the future!
