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Governor Janis Wood

Welcome to Zonta International District 10 Website!

I am honored to serve as your 2010-12 District 10 Governor working with all of you to further our Zonta mission of advancing the status of women through advocacy and service. Your board is very committed to serving in our respective positions during the biennium and working with our members and clubs to reach our biennium goals.

Zonta International’s strategic plan “A Course for the Future – 2010 and Beyond” addresses service, advocacy, membership, infrastructure, and Zonta’s credibility and visibility. In support of the strategic plan, the District 10 goals are:

 

  • Growth in membership
  • Increase the number of clubs
  • Increase legislative awareness and advocacy effor ts
  • Education and encouragement for clubs to focus on ZI's mission
  • thru local service and advocacy projects
  • Provide effective training to members at conference and area meetings
  • Stimulate and revitalize struggling clubs
 

Governor's Quarterly Message

Season’s Greetings Zontians!  Since our last newsletter, District 10 had another wonderful conference.  What a great event!  Big thanks to Conference Chairman, Kim Vann! What a great job!  We realize it takes many people to orchestrate a conference so big thanks also to the Zonta Club of Fort Smith!  Key people spent many hours along with Kim, and co-chair, Sheryl Flanagin to ensure we had a successful conference.  It is always such a wonderful experience to enjoy the fellowship of other Zontians while learning more about our mission and the effectiveness of our service projects.  It was a special treat to meet our International Representative, Sonja Honig-Schough, who provided information from Headquarters to include President Dianne Curtis’ message, positive feedback as well as inspiration.  Also what a special treat for ZI Amelia Earhart chairman, Dr Sharon Langenbeck and six AE Fellows to be in attendance!

The election of District 10 officers for 2012-2014 biennium is one of the significant highlights of the conference.  Our district is in very good hands with the continued leadership that was elected.  I’m sure each of you joins me in looking forward to the great accomplishments that will follow.

The 61st Zonta International Convention is 7-12 July 2012 in Torino, Italy.  The Call to Convention has been posted on the website and details are also included in the October Zontian magazine.  Hope to see a large District 10 contingency in Torino!  District meetings are scheduled the morning of July 7th so please make plans to arrive early enough to attend.  We will be scheduling a time for a District 10 photo by the official convention photographer, date to be published later.  If you need a roommate, please let board members know, there may be others also looking for a roommate!  Registration opens July 5th. 

I hope all of you experienced a great Thanksgiving with family and friends as we transitioned from a very hot, dry summer to fall.  The fall seemed very short-lived as we have begun the transition to shorter days and winter weather.  Wishing all of you a wonderful Holiday season as we celebrate the ending of 2011 and bring in the New Year, 2012!

Happy Holidays!

Yours in Zonta Service,

Janis