Area Meetings 2013 Members Matter E-membership & E-Clubs

Area Meetings 2013

Members Matter

E-membership &

E-Clubs

Visible and Credible

International Convention San Antonio 2010 Texas

Members Matter

Be PositiveMembersImportant

EngageSupport

EncourageNurtureMentorRetain

Where to find members Search the Web

Walk the StreetsWorkplaceFamily and friendsChance meetingsFollow up on former

AE, JMK & YWPA winners

Wear a Zonta pin

Denise Conroy with thanks.

Local newspapersLocal Government

Areas, census tablesLocal Council

officersLocal Community

groups

Visibility & Credibility

Planning Ahead

Focus group Results on membership Torino 2012•Local service•Fellowship•Networking•Contribute to international programs

Key Points from Focus Group

Create a better world for women

Giving women a voicePositive leadershipTrain members to

speak about ZontaFight violence against

womenBe adaptable when

raising moneyBuild the Zonta Spirit

Increase Visibility & what happens next?

Proactive in social media

Modern PRRecruit a group of

young membersGreater flexibility in

membershipInvolve other young

peopleEfficient meetingsReach their hearts

Its up to you! ZI willSupport E-Members

& E-ClubsUpdate membership

toolsUpdate PR guidelines

using social mediaMore information on

Women's IssuesFlexible leadership

program

A project we will follow and hear more about to help raise our visibility in the community and enhance our credibility

Statistics

International Membership February 2013 30,050

District 2220051200 2010 115520061250 2011 115420071227 2012 110120081189 2013 107320091221

Review Club Membership and Assess

Why do members stay?

Fun, fellowship and shared ideals.

Support from members

Why do members leave?

Don’t looserecycle

Keep members engagedand

involve those whose club may close

What are the options Leave of absenceTransferE-membershipE-Club

E-Membership and ( E-Clubs)

Approved July 2012 at International Convention

Discussion and tactics in response to enquiries from Bundaberg and other clubs.

November 2012 ZI Membership Manual extended, pages 29-35 on E-Club Membership Guidance

Highlights and Key Ideas

Zonta E-members conduct Zonta business and participates in meetings using the internet (Skype Facebook) and other electronic media.

Members are encouraged to attend at least one face-to-face meeting per year e.g. District Conference, Area Meeting or International Convention.

An E-membership serves as a tool to conveniently attend meetings and communicate with members. It is especially helpful for those with busy work or personal schedules as it does not require travel time.

Key Ideas for E-membership

E-membership is not an ‘opt out’ option.It is great tool for those members who do not live

close to an existing Zonta club, or where circumstances require a member to be absent from their home club for a period of time, eg PNG.

Allows the convenience of attending meetings electronically in the comfort of you chosen location.

E-members pay the same fees; receive the same benefits; report activities in newsletters and can raise funds, provide service or advocacy in their community.

E-Clubs

An E-Club requires at least 25 individuals to charter.

Recommend that at least 20% are current or former Zontians.

Optimal position is 4o% are current or former Zontians.

As with any Zonta club membership shall be limited to classified members.

E-Clubs and Membership

An existing Zontian desiring to be a charter member of an E-Club MUST resign membership in their existing Zonta club by the time the new E-club is admitted to ZI.

Members of E-clubs are able to participate in any other e-club or traditional club meeting that is convenient for them if they wish to do so.

Zontians are encouraged to reach out to other clubs when they are travelling to make connections with other Zontians.

The Future

Members of E-clubs or traditional clubs are also welcome to visit another E-club or traditional club for a meeting or to make up a meeting for missed attendance.

See pages 29-35 of Membership Manual for full details.

To establish a District E-club we require some office bearers and then seek potential new members with no access to a club or commitments that deny face-to-face meetings.

In District 22 we can work together to collate members requesting E-membership of their own club or a new E-club.

To quote Lynn McKenzie International President

Don’t wait for the leadership to tell you how to recruit members.

In your society, you are the one who knows best

Just do it! See the guidelines on Classification and make a way for e-members to work!

Membership in Zonta not only means working for a good cause; it also means valuable friendship.

Share your joy in Zonta!

Thank you - Any Questions