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International Resources

The Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Awards program 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.

The Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship program helps women pursue undergraduate and master's degrees in business management and overcome gender barriers from the classroom to the boardroom.

The Zontian July 2010
Important issue containing key messages from President Dianne K. Curtis, International Committee Chairmen, and 2010-2012 Biennial goals.  Also includes introductions to all the ZI Governors and report from the 2010 Convention.  A must read.

Zonta International Membership Manual: Marian de Forest Membership and Classification Manual and Organization and Extension Manual 2010 This manual defines how the club OMC chairman and committee can successfully achieve the club’s membership goals through membership development and classification.  It also contains step-by-step instructions for starting a new Zonta club.

Zonta International Foundation Contribution Form
You can support Zonta's efforts to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy by using this form to make a secure online donation to the Zonta International Foundation. Zonta International Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent provided by U.S. law.

District 1 Manual 2008
This manual is intended to serve as a general guideline for those administering the districts of Zonta International.  Included are chapters on how Districts are run, policies and protocols; District Board responsibilities; District Committees; the District Conference and Area Meetings;  and District Rules of Procedure and Reimbursement guidelines.

Web Site and Social Network Policy for Districts and Clubs 2011
Guidelines and expectations for websites created for Districts and Individual Clubs; Networking policy and guidelines for social media.

Public Relations ToolKit 2004 (17 pages)
Excellent resource for internal and external communications

 

District Resources

Current District Newsletter May 2010
Important information and updates from the District Governor

District 1 Rules of Procedure 2008
Specific operating policies and procedures adopted by District 1

Nomination Form for District Office

 

Club Resources

New Member Report Form

President's Manual

Club President Reality Check

Treasurer's Manual

Rules of Parliamentary Procedure

 

Membership Resources

Why Zonta?  A PowerPoint presentation by Lynn Goodhue

Overview of International Projects

Prevention of Burns Violence Against Women and Girls in Cambodia, Nepal and Uganda  
Power Point Presentation / Script

Security and Empowerment for Women and their families: Ensuring a Gender-Responsive Humanitarianism and Early Recovery Response in Haiti
Power Point Presentation / Script

Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Gender-Based Violence in Rwanda
Power Point Presentation / Script

Towards Elimination of Obstetric Fistula and the Reduciton of Maternal and Newborn Mortality and Morbidity in Liberia
Power Point Presentation / Script

Safe Cities for Women in Guatemala City, Guatemala and in San Salvador, El Salvador
Power Point Presentation / Script