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General |
What is Zonta International?
Founded in Buffalo, New York, USA, in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy.
What does Zonta International do?
Zonta International seeks to:
- To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women through service and advocacy.
- To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world of fellowship of executives in business and the professions.
- To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms.
- To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations, and the world
How does Zonta International advance the status of women?
Zonta International works to advance the status of women by:
- leading advocacy efforts and acting to improve the lives of women;
- promoting strategies to eradicate violence against women and children;
- funding scholarships and awards for women of exceptional ability and talent through the Zonta International Foundation;
- supporting programs aimed at improving women's health, safety, and economic and political status through funding by the Zonta International Foundation; and
- encouraging mentorship, friendship and networking among the membership.
Where is Zonta International located?
Zonta International is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Zonta Clubs are in 68 countries worldwide.
Membership
Who are the members of Zonta International?
The membership of Zonta International consists of Zonta Clubs in good standing, Past International Presidents, and Zonta International Honorary Members.
As at 1 March 2006, Zonta International has 1,246 clubs in 68 countries and geographic areas.
How can I become a Zontian?
Membership in a Zonta Club is by invitation. If you are interested in becoming a member, please complete the Prospective Member Questionnaire and return it to:
Zonta Club of Bunbury Inc.
PO Box 1395
BUNBURY
WA 6231
Email: bunburyzonta1194@yahoo.com.au
What does it cost?
Zontians help people less privileged than themselves to learn to help themselves, so there is an expenditure of time, energy, expertise...and money.
There is an annual subscription which covers members’ contribution to International and District running costs, and some Club expenses. Annual fees for the Zonta Club of Bunbury are currently $150. There is an initial joining fee of $30.00.
Recurrent costs include the cost of your dinner meeting which includes an administration fee, voluntary contributions to fundraising, and registration and travel to International, District and Area meetings, if you attend.
Who is eligible for classified membership in a Zonta Club and how does it work?
Members are executives or professionals in a recognized business, institution or profession working at least 50 percent of a normal week and willing to support the objects of Zonta.
A member's classification is based on occupation. Zonta's classification system consists of hundreds of occupations. The classification system is based on an international standard used by every country in the world to classify occupations in their population census and a composite of many country lists.
What is the duration of classified membership?
Classified membership shall be for life after five years of membership, except in the case of resignation, suspension, expulsion or nonpayment of dues. Club bylaws options allow a member terminated for nonpayment of dues to be reinstated upon payment. Also, a member who moves to the territory of another Zonta club may be elected to membership in that club provided the required dues have been paid. Clubs may choose whether to allow a member's leave of absence and whether to set club attendance requirements.
If you have other questions, please email us and we would be happy to answer your queries.
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