There are five recurring events that Zontians in District 3 can attend beyond the club level.
Area Workshops
Area Workshops take place in the spring of each year. One workshop takes place in the
northern section of District 3 for the clubs in Areas 1 and 2. A second workshop takes place
in the southern section of the district, and is attended by the clubs of Areas 3 and 4. Each
workshop is organized by the Area Directors, and the Governor and Lieutenant Governor
generally attends each workshop. The workshops focus on training of club members, and
also provides an opportunity for fellowship.
District Conferences
District Conferences are held during the fall in the second year of the biennium and are held
in various locations throughout the district. They are usually sponsored by a specific club,
but if they are not held in any club’s jurisdiction, they are headed by a volunteer club or
individual. Delegates from each club votes on such issues as bylaws, budget proposals and
the election of the next district board. Guest speakers are invited to discuss issues of
interest. Awards are presented to clubs who have accomplished district goals in such areas
as advocacy, service, public relations, UN work, Amelia Earhart events, and membership.
Both the Governor and the Lieutenant Governors also present awards.
International Conventions
Every two years, or biennia, Zonta International sponsors an International Convention in
one of the 67 Zonta countries. Conventions are held to bring together Zontians from all over
the world to meet, vote on bylaws and other issues, elect a new International Board, listen
to keynote speakers on issues of importance to Zonta, participate in various forums and
workshops, enjoy the traditional international banquet, and expand their horizons by
experiencing new countries and meeting new friends. Our Conventions have taken place in
such locations as Melbourne, Australia; Paris, France, Hong Kong, Rotterdam, Belgium,
New York City, Gothenburg, Sweden, and Torino, Italy and Nice, France. Our 64rd Annual
Convention will take place in July 2018 in Yokohama, Japan.
North American Inter-District Meetings
During the years when there is no International Convention, the North American clubs hold
a meeting to discuss issues of importance and hold training sessions to expand knowledge
in vital areas necessary sustaining and expanding Zonta clubs in North America. These
workshops generally feature sessions on increasing membership, improving leadership
skills, enhancing communications, successful fundraising, community involvement,
motivatioin, and ensuring membership retention. The International President and Board
member sometimes attend this meeting to give the group the latest information on Zonta
International’s latest initiatives, and also provides a forum to pose questions to the
International leadership. There are also many opportunities to meet Zontains from all over
the United States and Canada in a relaxed and informal setting. These meeting are rotated
to different locations in the United States and Canada. The next meeting will be held June
12-14, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN.
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Events
UN Commission on the Status of Women
Each year the United Nations holds a two week long Commission on the Status of Women
meeting in New York City. Zonta International hold General Consultative Status with the
United National and is invited to participate in the Annual Commission on the Status of
Women (CSW). Zonta Internation has an official delegation that is invited to participate in
all CSW activities including those within the United Nations building, partner events, parallel
events, and side events presented by Non-Governmental Organizations. Click here for
additional information about the types of events open to participants. Zontians who are not
part of the official delegation are invited to participate in side events, some United Nations
event, and a dinner sponsored by the Zonta club of New York. The CSW provides an
excellent opportunity to gain a better understanding of Zonta’s role in the United Nations
and the issues facing women around the world.
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