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Success Stories and Benefits

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Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs

One of ZI’s longest-running service projects - established in 1948

Between May 2012 and March 2014: from 173 to 195 Z Clubs from 31 to 75 Golden Z Clubs

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Leadership skills

Career alternatives

Meet accomplished female role models

Give back to the community

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Benefits of Z Clubs

Emma L. Conlon Service Awards

Awards established in 1961

Emma Conlon strongly urged combining career goals and service opportunities

1978 ZI Convention in Denver bylaws amended – optional to include males

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Service Project Examples

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Utilize club’s strengths and capabilities

Tutor other students

Sponsor a “career night”

Host “Teacher Appreciation Day”

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More Service Projects

Volunteer time at nursing homes and shelters

Design and participate in community environmental awareness projects

“Z pals”

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New Z and Golden Z Clubs

• Lansing Everett Z Club, Lansing Sponsor: Zonta Club of Lansing chartered 11/14/13

• Golden Z Club of Northwood University Sponsor: Zonta Club of Midland Midland, chartered 11/26/13

• Southfield High School Z Club Sponsor: Zonta Club of chartered 2/10/14 Southfield Area

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District 15 Z and Golden Z Clubs

Charlevoix High School Zonta Club of Charlevoix

Negaunee High School Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area

Marquette High School Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area

North Michigan U Golden Z Club Zonta Club of Marquette Area

Michigan State University Club Zonta Club of East Lansing

Brace-Lederle/MacArthur Z Club Zonta Club of Southfield Area

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Heart Formation “Say No UNiTE: End Violence Against Women”

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How Can Clubs Participate?

Make a commitment within your club

Sponsor a Z Club or Golden Z Club

Serve as the conduit between the Z club or Golden Z club and Zonta International

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Small Team Discussion

Team 1: What Z Club success stories can you share?

Team 2: What action steps do you need to take in your club to get started?

Team 3: How can Z Clubs increase membership in your club?

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Resources

Julia Miller, District 15 Coordinator of Z Clubs/ Golden Z Clubs(VP, MI Capital Area, Lansing)

JRMiller@MSU.edu 517/353-9457

ZI Member Resources: Z Club/Golden Z Club Manual and Club Tools

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They are the future!