District 1 Membership Chair
Lynn Stanley, Zonta Club of Concord NH USA

District 1 can be very proud of itself for its work on increasing membership in this past biennium. Although we have lost the Medford club, those members will honor their Zonta heritage by joining other clubs or becoming allies. This club has very strong and active members and will continue to be a tribute to our district in new ways. Other clubs have increased their memberships using some creative activities and initiatives. Kudos in particular go to the Bangor club, who rose from the ashes and deserve a round of applause! We have our brand new club in Rhode Island, and we have great expectations for our potential new clubs in Vermont, Connecticut and our E-Club. Thank you to our Club Membership Chairs for jobs well done.

P.S.
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.

Membership is EVERY Zontian’s responsibility.

Are We a Secret?

Dropping Zonta into everyday conversation ~ Lynn Stanley, Lt. Governor, Zonta Club of Concord NH ~ “Our club recently had a purse-stuffing party. We filled over 100 purses with toiletries to give to local shelters. During our party, we were also putting messages on several hundred postcards to be sent to women across the country reminding them to vote – an activity sponsored by MomsRising.” There – I just dropped Zonta into the conversation. How can you drop Zonta into the conversation? We interact with people all the time, why not give them the opportunity to ask questions about our organization? Why not give them the opportunity to be a member or an ally of our Clubs? “Sorry, I can’t do Wednesday evening, I have Zonta that night and we have an amazing speaker I don’t want to miss!” “Yes, the unhoused in our community really is a challenge. Our […]

Membership is EVERYONE’s Responsibility

“Our passions are ignited when we set out to advance a cause greater than ourselves.” Simon Sinek Spread the word.

Leadership in Zonta

District 1 Leadership We are looking for a Chair for the 2024-2026 biennium. Interested? Contact incoming Governor Donna Raycraftail Current Leaders Successful leadership in an all-volunteer member organization like Zonta requires prioritizing the greater good over the leader’s own objectives. Key attributes are valuing members and providing opportunities for their growth; knowledge-sharing, collaboration, and open communication; displaying authenticity; and both providing and sharing leadership. District 1 Goals for the 2024-2026 Biennium The goals include helping clubs amplify efforts to have a credible and visible voice; supporting club success, promoting leadership and sustainability; and encouraging engagement of audiences and allies. Let Donna Raycraft know how you can contribute to these goals. 33 Resources and Links Club President Orientation (60-minutes video) – Whether it is your first time or a repeat performance, this orientation from the Membership Committee will help you embrace your leadership potential, empower your fellow members, and equip you with […]