The incoming 2024-2026 District 1 Board and I would like to know more about the diverse interests of our members.  We want to acknowledge all that our members have done in their own clubs and in our District and to find out how they would like to provide Zonta service in the future.  We don’t want to assume anything.  Please take a 5-10 miutes to fill out this survey as soon as possible.  We appreciate your input.            LINK Donna Raycraft, Governor-elect

District 1 Membership Chair Donna Raycraft, Zonta Club of Concord NH USA The more members we have, the greater impact we make. That means we need to do two things: Recruit new members and supporters, welcoming diversity and being inclusive. Keep existing members engaged, spreading the Zonta Spirit and developing leaders. Members of each club are invited to a virtual Membership meeting on the first Monday of the month, but membership is EVERY Zontian’s responsibility. Zoom:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82361456453?pwd=S0NWSHZTaHdqMEI5TU9JM21NeG5RZz09  

Thursday, May 9 - Meet the Candidates International Nominating Committee Session Two - 12:00 pm CDT (Note: this may be a different day depending on your timezone - This is CHICAGO time) Thursday, May 9 - Meet the Candidates International Board Session Two - 5:00 pm CDT (Note: this may be a different day depending on your timezone - This is CHICAGO time) Meet the candidates for the 2024-2026 International Board and International Nominating Committee in these virtual sessions. There will not be any formal presentations. Each candidate will be assigned a breakout room where you will have the opportunity to ask individual candidates questions. You can visit as many candidate breakout rooms as time allows or visit only the candidates you have questions for. CLICK HERE to read the bios of the candidates in advance and come prepared with your questions.  *To find a list of all of the Pre-Convention events: Go to the homepage of Whova and scroll down to "Description." You may have to click "read more" to see the entire text.   Shannon Reilly Organizer, Zonta Convention 2024

Bylaws Information Session May 15 - Bylaws Information Session One - 8:00 am CDT The Zonta International Bylaws and Resolutions Committee, International President Ute Scholz and International President-Elect Salla Tuominen provided an information session on the proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Rules or Procedure and proposed resolutions. Bylaws Session #1 2024 from Shannon Reilly on Vimeo.

Thursday, May 16 - Club President Orientation - 4:00 pm CDT So, you have been elected president? Whether it is your first time or a repeat performance, this session will help you embrace your leadership potential, empower your fellow members, and equip you with communication, decision-making, and conflict resolution skills to build a thriving, productive club. We will share pro tips and unveil your presidential resources. Be a club president who rocks! Don't miss out!•

Friday, May 17 - WORKSHOP: Ending Child Marriage:A Human Rights Violation - 9:00 am CDT 17 May, 9:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time Globally, 21% of girls are married while they are still children, robbing them of their childhood. In the last decade, about 25 million child marriages have been prevented; however, ongoing and overlapping crises create risky conditions for girls through interrupted education and income shocks caused by public health crises, protracted conflict or natural disasters. Learn more about child marriage globally and how you can take action internationally, nationally and locally to help end this human rights violation for the millions of girls at risk globally.

Delegates Orientation Sunday, May 21 - Delegates Orientation Session One - 9:00 am CDT This is the essential session for all delegates and alternates, governors and past international presidents to attend to learn about their responsibilities during Convention. This session will review: o Fundamentals of the delegate handbook. o On-site check in process for a delegate or proxy. o Responsibilities when carrying a proxy vote. o Details on elections and the SimplyVoting platform. o Details on voting for convention business (including bylaws) and the handheld voting devices. o An opportunity to ask questions of the elections and credentialing committees.

 Bylaws Information Session Two - 3:00 pm CDT Join the Zonta International Bylaws and Resolutions Committee, International President Ute Scholz and International President-Elect Salla Tuominen for an information session on the proposed amendments to the Bylaws and Rules or Procedure and proposed resolutions.