Zonta International is an organization of professional women that works to advance the status of women through advocacy and support of United Nations initiatives. The Zonta Club of Dayton is a local chapter committed to improving the lives of women in the Dayton area through supporting non-profits that help women and developing mentorship programs for young women and professionals. In 2013, the Dayton chapter plans to identify new organizations to support, create a mentorship program for young professionals, co-sponsor Amelia Earhart Day, and support the YWCA Women of Influence fundraiser through monthly meetings with speakers and projects.

1. Changing Lives
Through Advocacy

2. Who is Zonta International?
An organization of professional women on
an international, national and local level
Advance the legal, political, educational,
social, health and professional status of
women
Supporters of many women-oriented U.N.
initiatives
Sponsors of various scholarships and
awards
A powerful advocate for change!

3. Who is Zonta Club of Dayton?
A local group of professional women
Committed to making a difference in our
community by improving the status of
Dayton-area women in two ways:
1. Supporting non-profit organizations that
serve women’s needs
2. Developing mentorship programs for young
professionals and high school girls

4. 2013 Projects
Identify other local non-profits and
determine how we can help
Develop mentorship program for young
professionals
Co-sponsor Amelia Earhart Day on May
3rd !
Support YWCA fundraiser “Women of
Influence” on March 14, 2013
Monthly meetings: speaker/ project

5. Why become a Dayton Zontian?
Make a difference in the lives of women
Mentor Young Professionals
Meet a diverse group of professional
women outside your area of expertise
Work together with those who share
common values and develop friendships
for a lifetime
Develop leadership skills
Learn about customs and traditions of
other countries
Support UN initiatives.

6. Why become a Dayton Zontian?
Make a difference in the lives of women
Mentor Young Professionals
Meet a diverse group of professional
women outside your area of expertise
Work together with those who share
common values and develop friendships
for a lifetime
Develop leadership skills
Learn about customs and traditions of
other countries
Support UN initiatives.