2. IntroductionCongratulations and thank you for contributing
your time andtalent to Zonta leadership.Since its founding in 1919,
Zonta has grown and flourishedthanks to the passion and skill of
dedicated volunteers like you.The following training module is
designed to help you succeed inyour new role. It will familiarize
you with the basics of being aboard member and help you locate
resources within Zonta toextend your knowledge and answer your
questions.We know youre busy, so lets get started!
3. Your Most Valuable Resource Every Zontian should have a copy
of the Club Manual. As a board member, it is essential. Download as
a pdf from the ZI website, under Member Resources. Covers all
aspects of Club operation and management. Includes Zonta history
and scripts for installing new members and club board.
4. Club By-Laws and Rules All clubs are governed by By-laws and
many also have Rules Of Procedure. These are in addition to the
Zonta International By- laws and District By-laws that govern our
larger organization. Make sure you have a copy of your clubs
By-laws and Rules Of Procedure and carry them with you to board
meetings. They are a critical reference documents and all board
decisions must be in compliance. It is the boards responsibility to
make sure the By-laws and Rules Of Procedure are updated regularly
and circulated to all club members.
5. What is the role of the board?Efficient leadership is
crucial for the effective functioning ofZonta clubs.The club board
must propose goals and activities thatcomplement and enhance those
of the Zonta Internationalstrategic planning framework (i.e., A
Course for the Future 2010 and Beyond [see
websitewww.zonta.org/MemberResources/Governance]).Goals and
activities should be specific, attainable and effective,to
demonstrate clear direction.
6. What is the role of the board? The club board members need
to have an in-depth knowledge of Zonta and sound communication
skills. The club board needs to take responsibility, uphold ethical
principles, work towards progress for the club and organization,
utilize the strengths of the members, and encourage
self-development.
7. What else does the board do? Directs the affairs of the
club. Develops coordinated goals and monitors progress towards
their achievement. Supervises the affairs of the club between
meetings, without conflict with club actions.
8. What else does the board do? Recommends, but does not
determine, policy, advocacy actions, service projects and donations
for adoption by the club. Disseminates Zonta International program
information to all club members. Encourages support of Zonta
International and district biennial goals, including the
encouragement of club and individual contributions to the Zonta
International Foundation funds.
9. And theres more! The board has many other responsibilities
in areas such as financial oversight, membership matters,
maintenance of bylaws and many more.As a board member, it is your
duty to review and understandthe complete range of board
responsibilities.You can find that information in the Club Manual
on Page 21.
10. Leadership & Succession Planning The board is also
responsible for club leadership planning and recruitment. The club
board members need to have an in-depth knowledge of Zonta and sound
communication skills. Both can be strengthened if succession
planning and leadership training are a natural part of club
leadership preparation. Potential leaders should be identified
within the membership and be appointed as committee chairmen and
encouraged to attend training workshops, area meetings, district
conferences and conventions. The stepping stones are then in place
for election to the club board.
11. Club leadership planning andrecruitmentThis includes:
Encouraging new members to join club committees and aspire to
future leadership positions. Emphasizing that leadership skills
learned in Zonta are useful everywhere. Delegating responsibilities
and receiving new ideas positively.
12. Club leadership planning andrecruitmentIt also includes
training members to become new leaders: Allow potential leaders to
function as a complement to the experience of veteran leaders.
Large committees may use vice chairmen in order to train future
chairmen. Mentoring by current leaders helps develop prospective
leaders.
13. Learn MoreAs a Zonta club board member, you have a wealth
of resourcesavailable to learn more about your duties and
responsibilitiesand about Zonta. The Club Manual is your primary
reference document. It can be downloaded as a pdf from ZI
www.zonta.org. Click on Member Resources and look for Club Manual.
Your clubs By-laws and Rules Of Procedure.
14. Learn MoreOther resources include: Zonta International
Governing Documents. This includes the International By-laws and
Rules Of Procedure. Download at www.zonta.org. District 9 website
www.zontadistrict9.org Your Area Director
15. Thank you!Thank you for taking the time to watch this
training module.Because of dedicated leaders like you, our clubs
thrive and growstronger. Good luck with your term and thank you for
yourservice.