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Facts about Zonta International

Zonta International is a worldwide service organization of executive business and the professionals working together to advance the status of women. Originally organized as The Confederation of Zonta Clubs in Buffalo, New York USA with 9 charter clubs on 8 November 1919, the organization is now composed of over 34,000 members in more than 1230 clubs in 70 countries. It haas consultative status with 6 UN agencies and 2 international organizations.

Zonta International's objectives are:

(a) To provide service at the global and local level;

(b) To improve the legal, political, economic, educational, health and professional status of women;

(c) To work for the advancement of understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of executives in business and the professions;

(d) To promote justice and universal respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms;

(e) To be united internationally to foster high ethical standards, to implement service programs, and to provide mutual support and fellowship for members who serve their communities, their nations, and the universe.

Members of Zonta Clubs are ZONTIANS (pronounced ZON-SHUNS). Membership is classified by business or profession and is by invitation only with strict standards of eligibility.

Zonta International's Headquarters is located in downtown Chicago.

Zonta is a Sioux Indian Word meaning "honest" or "trustworthy"

Its EMBLEM is a composite of 5 Sioux Indian symbols.

	light/sunshine/inspiration
	"to carry together"
	"to stand together"
	shelter-signifying service for other
	qualities of honesty and trustworthiness