How Zonta Z Clubs Operate

 

Z Club Sponsorship

 

Z Clubs are sponsored/organized only by Zonta Clubs, and operate under the Bylaws and guidelines of Zonta International.

A Z Club continues to function and use the name only as long as it is actively sponsored by a Zonta club in good standing with Zonta International.

Z Club materials, supplies, and reports are channeled through the sponsoring Zonta Club from Zonta International and its Committees. The Z Club relationship to Zonta International is maintained only through the sponsoring Zonta Club.

To register a newly chartered Z Club or Golden Z Club and receive the supplies as outlined in the Z Club Manual, the sponsoring Zonta Club is to submit a charter fee of US $25.00 to Zonta International Headquarters. A renewal fee of US $5.00 is payable each year thereafter.

 

Ideals and Purposes of a Z Club

 

The ideals and purposes of Z Club are the same as those of Zonta International. They inspire young persons to work together in a world fellowship of service and international understanding.

Z Club Objectives

• To serve the institution with which it is affiliated

• To serve the community where it is located

• To develop leadership skills

• To promote fellowship and a better understanding among all peoples of the world

 

Z Club Structure

 

The Z Club is subject to Zonta Club supervision at all times. An active Zonta club member shall attend at least one Z Club meeting per month.

Z Clubs affiliated with an educational institution shall abide by the rules of the institution for meetings and projects on the premises.

The Z Club Officers are a President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Treasurer, elected by the Z Club members in accordance with the Club’s bylaws. There may be additional officers or directors as deemed advisable for the number of members and the club activities.

A Manual of guidelines and suggested organizational and operational procedures which contains model bylaws in available from Zonta International Headquarters. Materials and information carried in the Manual are designed to assist in the organization, sponsorship and operations of the Z Club and may be ordered by the sponsoring Zonta Club for the Z Club. A great deal of flexibility is permitted in the activities undertaken by Z Clubs as long as they strive to meet the goals and objects.

 

Requirements of Z Club Membership

 

Z Club membership is offered to young persons of good character who have demonstrated an interest in the development of their potential capabilities as leaders and who have a desire to improve relations with all peoples of the world.

Full-time student status in a secondary school, college, university or other institution of learning is required.

Selection of Z Club Members

 

Names of prospective members are provided by Z Club members and/or faculty members of an educational institution. Personal applications may also be requested. All prospective members are reviewed by the faculty advisors, if appropriate, and the Zonta Club’s Z Club Committee.

Z Club Activities

 

The Z Club initiates and carries out projects in these categories:

• Service to schools, community, and the world

• Career development

• Leadership development

 

Z Clubs are encouraged to have at least one project each year which involves most of the members and offers career involvement and use of leadership skills. This could be a Career Day or Seminar open to all students and including representatives from various businesses and professions such as are present in the sponsoring Zonta Club.

 

Z Clubs are to be encouraged to support Zonta’s International Service Projects — Amelia Earhart Fellowships and the current United Nations Project — which are fully explained in the biennial Z Club Program Packet.

 

Why Should Secondary Schools, Colleges and Universities welcome Z Clubs and Golden Z Clubs?

 

Z Clubs are dedicated to the ideal of the individual’s Growth through Service, the service of Zonta to Youth. This can be manifested in many ways. Z Club extends the horizons of its members and fosters international understanding and goodwill. It develops leadership and provides opportunities for expression and action. It complements and enriches the educational process and experience and provides career exploration in nontraditional ways.