INTRODUCTION FOR PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS
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ZONTA e-CLUB OF UK
This document is designed to give you an overview of what we do and how you could get involved
We look forward to welcoming you!
EMPOWERING WOMEN�THROUGH SERVICE & ADVOCACY
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Who are we?
�The Zonta e-club of the UK is a membership club within the worldwide community of business and professional women that is Zonta International
We are a UK based e-club which anyone can join from anywhere.
Our members are from a wide variety of backgrounds - meet them here
https://zonta-e-club-of-uk.mailchimpsites.com/meet-our-members
Our commitment �
To be a force for change on gender equality and the education of women and girls
Come and join the conversation! We look forward to meeting you!
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We are part of the wider Zonta community �
�Mission
Zonta International is a leading global organization of individuals working together to build a better world for women and girls.
Vision
Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able to achieve her full potential.
In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision-making positions on an equal basis with men.
In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.
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What it means to be a member:
RAISE YOUR AWARENESS �Attend our events to enable you to learn and understand about global and local issues affecting women and girls
SCHOLARSHIPS�Be involved in our Award Schemes for Women in Public Affairs, Business, STEM and Aviation
ADVOCACY �Become an advocate for women and girls – using what you know to raise awareness for others
MEET LIKE MINDED PEOPLE AND BE PART OF A TEAM �Come to the socials; help with the running of the club – bring your ideas skills and enthusiasm to our activities!
MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN �Spearhead new change projects to really make a difference to equality and education for women and girls
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Raising Awareness: example monthly meetings
Savera UK: The Reality of Honor Based Abuse
Book club discussions on issues raised by relevant books
Combating online abuse with tech company Eviden and the Met Police
Chair of Refuge UK, Hetti Barkworth-Nanton spoke about her fight to get justice for a domestic murder
Delyth Pannett, Days for Girls, providing period products
Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship winner: Ruby Zheng
Dr KatieThorlby, Beyond the Streets, partnering with women in the sex industry, safe from coercion, violence and abuse.
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Becoming an Advocate and Making Change Happen
16 days of Activism: Marching in Liverpool
Our local service projects are driven by our members’ personal interests and ambition – we welcome more ideas from all members
Delivering Girls in Leadership course to schools
Powerful Social Media advocacy videos
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Managing award scholarships�
As a member you can participate in the award process, managing applications, fundraising and judging of our 4 awards.
Jane M Klausman Women in Business Scholarship
Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Women in STEM Scholarship
Young Women in Public Affairs
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Members are welcome to attend e-Club,�local in-person and International meetings �
UK EVENTS
INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
E-Club meetings | 4th Tuesday of�the month |
London Club meetings | 2nd Wednesday�of the month |
Annual Summer picnic | (July-Sept) |
Annual Amelia Earhart�Award Celebration | (January) |
Area meeting | ‘Londonish’ April |
International Convention Brisbane | June 2024 |
Inter-district Seminar Copenhagen | (2-4 May 2025) |
District Conference Essen | (3-5 October 2025) |
International Convention Vancouver | (2026) |
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Other benefits to our members�
Our members are from a wide variety of backgrounds - meet them here
https://zonta-e-club-of-uk.mailchimpsites.com/meet-our-members
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ZONTA e-CLUB OF UK
Joining Zonta means gaining access to this amazing network.
You can choose which activities you want to be involved in or use it to create more projects to support women and girls. We would love you to join in and help us drive the e-Club forward as a team!
We look forward to making a real difference with you!
Kate
Dianne
Liz
Contact:
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