Area Meetings 2013
Members Matter
E-membership &
E-Clubs
Visible and Credible
International Convention San Antonio 2010 Texas
Members Matter
Be PositiveMembersImportant
EngageSupport
EncourageNurtureMentorRetain
Where to find members Search the Web
Walk the StreetsWorkplaceFamily and friendsChance meetingsFollow up on former
AE, JMK & YWPA winners
Wear a Zonta pin
Denise Conroy with thanks.
Local newspapersLocal Government
Areas, census tablesLocal Council
officersLocal Community
groups
Visibility & Credibility
Planning Ahead
Focus group Results on membership Torino 2012•Local service•Fellowship•Networking•Contribute to international programs
Key Points from Focus Group
Create a better world for women
Giving women a voicePositive leadershipTrain members to
speak about ZontaFight violence against
womenBe adaptable when
raising moneyBuild the Zonta Spirit
Increase Visibility & what happens next?
Proactive in social media
Modern PRRecruit a group of
young membersGreater flexibility in
membershipInvolve other young
peopleEfficient meetingsReach their hearts
Its up to you! ZI willSupport E-Members
& E-ClubsUpdate membership
toolsUpdate PR guidelines
using social mediaMore information on
Women's IssuesFlexible leadership
program
A project we will follow and hear more about to help raise our visibility in the community and enhance our credibility
Statistics
International Membership February 2013 30,050
District 2220051200 2010 115520061250 2011 115420071227 2012 110120081189 2013 107320091221
Review Club Membership and Assess
Why do members stay?
Fun, fellowship and shared ideals.
Support from members
Why do members leave?
Don’t looserecycle
Keep members engagedand
involve those whose club may close
What are the options Leave of absenceTransferE-membershipE-Club
E-Membership and ( E-Clubs)
Approved July 2012 at International Convention
Discussion and tactics in response to enquiries from Bundaberg and other clubs.
November 2012 ZI Membership Manual extended, pages 29-35 on E-Club Membership Guidance
Highlights and Key Ideas
Zonta E-members conduct Zonta business and participates in meetings using the internet (Skype Facebook) and other electronic media.
Members are encouraged to attend at least one face-to-face meeting per year e.g. District Conference, Area Meeting or International Convention.
An E-membership serves as a tool to conveniently attend meetings and communicate with members. It is especially helpful for those with busy work or personal schedules as it does not require travel time.
Key Ideas for E-membership
E-membership is not an ‘opt out’ option.It is great tool for those members who do not live
close to an existing Zonta club, or where circumstances require a member to be absent from their home club for a period of time, eg PNG.
Allows the convenience of attending meetings electronically in the comfort of you chosen location.
E-members pay the same fees; receive the same benefits; report activities in newsletters and can raise funds, provide service or advocacy in their community.
E-Clubs
An E-Club requires at least 25 individuals to charter.
Recommend that at least 20% are current or former Zontians.
Optimal position is 4o% are current or former Zontians.
As with any Zonta club membership shall be limited to classified members.
E-Clubs and Membership
An existing Zontian desiring to be a charter member of an E-Club MUST resign membership in their existing Zonta club by the time the new E-club is admitted to ZI.
Members of E-clubs are able to participate in any other e-club or traditional club meeting that is convenient for them if they wish to do so.
Zontians are encouraged to reach out to other clubs when they are travelling to make connections with other Zontians.
The Future
Members of E-clubs or traditional clubs are also welcome to visit another E-club or traditional club for a meeting or to make up a meeting for missed attendance.
See pages 29-35 of Membership Manual for full details.
To establish a District E-club we require some office bearers and then seek potential new members with no access to a club or commitments that deny face-to-face meetings.
In District 22 we can work together to collate members requesting E-membership of their own club or a new E-club.
To quote Lynn McKenzie International President
Don’t wait for the leadership to tell you how to recruit members.
In your society, you are the one who knows best
Just do it! See the guidelines on Classification and make a way for e-members to work!
Membership in Zonta not only means working for a good cause; it also means valuable friendship.
Share your joy in Zonta!
Thank you - Any Questions