A Zonta Membership Self-assessment  involves examining your alignment with the organization’s mission to empower women and girls, as well as evaluating the personal value you derive from its community. Part 1: Why I Joined (Initial Motivation) Use these questions to reflect on the drivers that first brought you to Zonta: Mission Alignment: Was I looking to advocate for gender equality or end gender-based violence? Service & Impact: Did I want a structured way to serve my local community and support international projects? Professional Networking: Was I seeking a network of like-minded professionals or hoping to develop my leadership skills? Personal Connection: Was I invited by a friend or inspired by a specific Zonta event? Other:   Part 2: Why I Stay (Retention Factors) Members often “stay” for different reasons than they “joined.” Assess your current experience against these common retention drivers: Fellowship & Belonging: Have my fellow club members become […]

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 […]

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District 1 Leadership 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. Team Building Team building is our core mechanism for building a collaborative culture that attracts, retains, and grows our members and leaders. At our 2026 District 1 Spring Retreat, we were pleased to have a session with Charlie Brown – an experienced coach and trainer – who led us through various activities where we learned the basic tenets of working as a team. What we learned: Building relationships: Every one of us is a leader at different times. If you have not had the opportunity to step up, Zonta is a safe place to practice those skills. Set Clear Goals: Ensure everyone […]