District 4 Conference Pittsburgh 2013 Joanne Raymond Lt Governor Lori Robinson Area 2 Director Zonta is an International organization that is Engaging Women through leadership service and advocacy all around the world ID: 748501
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Membership is the Key to Your Clubs’ Success!
District 4 Conference Pittsburgh 2013Joanne Raymond Lt Governor Lori Robinson Area 2 Director Slide2
Zonta is an International organization that is “Engaging Women through leadership, service and advocacy all around the world”Slide3
ZI Membership Trends
Increase in August 2013 compared to
August 2011 by
2.31%.Slide4
ZI Membership Trends
Total new and reinstated members
d
ecreased by
2.15%.Slide5
ZI Membership Trends
Resignations decreased by
7.47%.Slide6
District 4 Membership TrendsSlide7
The Keys
RecruitmentRetainRejuvenate Slide8
The basis of a thriving Zonta Club is a vibrant membership and the key to a vibrant membership is a
growing membershipAdding new members means increased options and a larger group of potential workers and leadersAll members of your club should be involved in the recruitment of new membersSlide9
Recruitment
How do we do this?How do we get the message out?How do we find “dedicated and committed” women? Why would a professional woman want to join Zonta?
What makes Zonta different from other organizations?Slide10
Enthusiastic involvement by all members of the clubSharing knowledge about
Zonta’s mission, objects and goalsProviding outstanding programs that attract womenBeing involved as a club on worthwhile service projects in our community Providing complete information regarding the expectations of potential membersAllowing potential members to attend several meetings prior to joining so that they understand the expectations of a memberSlide11
Key Talk
What worked for you in your quest for new members?Share your ideas with us!How do we engage younger members?Wear a “Z” every day!Slide12
Retention
Mentor themInvolve them Value themSlide13
Mentoring Program?
Helps the new member recognize their abilities and strengthsProvides suggestions for opportunities for growthOpens doors that might not have been availableHelps to introduce you to members of the club and community Provides professional, personal and emotional
support and increased Zonta involvement Slide14
MENTORS ROLE
Facilitate a welcoming attitude for the New member by: Meeting her at the meeting Calling to remind her before each meetingIntroducing her to other members
Encouraging her to sit with different groups at each meetingEnsuring that she participates on a committee (or 2) and explaining their work to herEncourage her to participate in Zonta social functions. Slide15
5 STEPS TO GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MENTORSHIP
1. Meet regularly (in person, over the telephone or via e-mail)2. Communicate and discuss some of the issues around Zonta at both the local and international level3. Look for specific opportunities that maximize the relationship with each other and with Zonta4. Evaluate the process based on your goals5. Acknowledge success and adjust for improvements in either the relationship with each other and ZontaSlide16
Involve
Invite the new members to participate on a committee that they have an interest in or will give them in site to the working of the club (each club may have a key project or signature event that pulls the club together)Make sure that they are invited to participate in any social events coming up to make them feel welcome Engagement 101Slide17
Value
Find out what each member values and why they joined Club recognition for achievement, success and involvement in area and district projectsCelebrate all milestones like birthdays, years of service-volunteeringSlide18
Key Talk
Does your club have a mentorship program?How do you assign mentors ?How long do you mentor a new member?Slide19
Rejuvenate
Why is this important?How can we do this?Slide20
Rejuvenate
What brought us together?What made us a great club?Sharing your did wells Visit other clubs Create excitement!!!!!Why are we tired? Change it upSlide21
Key Talk
What social events have you organized? What service projects have you participated in other than Birthing Kits?What advocacy projects have you completed or are considering ?Slide22
What Keys Do You Have to unlock the three R’s?
Social mediaNew Member Presentation (Welcome to Zonta) | 2012- 2014
http://www.zonta.org/MemberResources/Tools/MembershipTools.Club websites, Facebook and TwitterDistrict 4 website membership pagePRBusiness cards, club brochures, community events, service projects, fundraisers
Mentoring
Mentoring dinner, new member orientation, member surveys to assess if needs are being metSlide23
More Useful Keys
ZI and District 4 Membership ManualsArea Meetings and District ConferencesWorkshops, education on international projects, networking with other ZontiansDistrict Zing Fund District assistance for membership events for clubs under 2o membersMost effective? One-on-one!
Wear a “Z” every day!Slide24
Keys to remember
The most important position in Zonta is being a member!Find them! Keep them! Thank them!Most importantly, we cannot accomplish Zonta’s mission without members!You now have access to the keys to open the doors Slide25
Our District 4 Goal
To have thriving clubs with a vibrant and growing membershipSlide26
Remember: Always at the forefront should be
Zonta’s mission and the difference we make in the world!Share the message!Slide27
Thank you for participating in the Workshop
Membership is the Key to Your Clubs’ Success!Joanne and Lori Slide28
MEMBERSHIP TOOLS
Membership Incentive
Eligibility and Instructions | doc
Membership Incentive Form for Club Presidents "First Form" |
doc
Membership Incentive Form for SOM Committee Chairman "Second Form" |
doc
Participating Members |
doc
Membership Brochures
English |
pdf
French |
pdf
German |
pdf
Italian |
pdf
Japanese |
pdf
Spanish |
pdf
Recruitment & Retention
Prospective Member Questionnaire |
mail-in
|
online form
Prospective Member Referral |
online form
Prospective Member Presentation |
ppt
|
script
(Use this presentation and accompanying script for membership recruiting events. You can also customize it with local photos and information)
New Member Presentation (Welcome to Zonta) | 2012- 2014
ppt
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guidelines
Zonta Clubs In Formation |
pdf
(These are proposed new clubs in development that have been authorized by the district governor and are being Sponsored, Organized and Mentored (SOM) by a SOM Committee.)
Membership Planning
Classification
MEMBERSHIP TOOLS