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.

May 21 @6:00pm EST - Harvey Feldman, LCMHC (he/him), Gender 101. Awareness of the diversity of gender identities and how we can include non-binary individuals ZOOM LINK: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9885320014?omn=89299986593 Meeting ID: 988 532 0014 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kex8Dk1bvN Harvey Feldman (he/him) LCMHC is a licensed therapist in the state of New Hampshire (#2128). He holds a Master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Goddard College (Plainfield, Vermont) with a focus on clinical issues of gender and sexuality, as well as a Master’s degree in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and an undergraduate degree from Smith College. He is a founding member of The Gender Diverse Care Coalition of New Hampshire, as well as a member of the Dartmouth Health’s Transgender Health Community Advisory Board.

Delegates Orientation Monday, May 22 - Delegates Orientation Session Two - 5:00 pm 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.

Tuesday, May 23 - WORKSHOP: WOW Membership Actions: Strategies for Growth - 5:00 pm CDT Thursday, 23 May, 5:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time Certain techniques and intentional actions increase and retain membership. The purpose of this workshop is to provide attendees with a fun, interactive program designed to impart insights and actionable ideas to take back to their clubs. Attendees will leave more confident, intentional and effective in their efforts to invite and retain members.

Wednesday, May 24 - WORKSHOP: Uniting for Climate Justice and Equality - 8:00 am CDT Climate change knows no borders, affecting us and communities around the world. This unique workshop aims to bring together individual Zontians from diverse backgrounds and regions to directly share their personal experiences, stories and insights about the impact of climate change on people and the pursuit of equality and justice. By amplifying global voices, we will collectively deepen our understanding, foster empathy, and inspire collaborative action to address these interconnected challenges.

Tuesday, May 28 - Review with our Partner UNICEF USA - 1:00 pm CDT