2014 – 2016 jmk chairman training laura peters, chairman of the jmk international committee
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2014 – 2016 JMK Chairman TrainingLaura Peters, Chairman of the JMK International Committee
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women through service
and advocacy.
Mission statement
Zonta International envisions a world in which women's rights are recognized as human rights and every woman is able
to achieve her full potential.
In such a world, women have access to all resources and are represented in decision
making positions on an equal basis with men.
In such a world, no woman lives in fear of violence.
Zonta’s Vision
Jane M. Klausman Scholarship
Today’s Goal
Why do we have a JMK Scholarship?
What are my responsibilities as JMK Chair?
Where do I find the JMK Materials?
www.zonta.org
Jane. M. Klausman
Why do we have a JMK Scholarship?
What Are My Responsibilities as JMK Chair?
Scholarships are as important as
every other Zonta service
Giving recognition to outstanding
young women in business is big
stuff!
Scholarships give young
women a chance to realize their
dream and leadership
capabilities
Young women can be
magnificent ambassadors for
Zonta
Scholarships lead to
membership conversions PROMOTE!
Make sure members know…
What Else Should You Do?
Know the criteria to apply
Be able to explain how to find tools on the ZI website
Be available to help clubs when necessary
Verify if applicants are eligible
IMPACT
When receiving the Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholarship, I realized the honour and
immense satisfaction to be among such successful young ladies from all over the world.
~ Simina Roata, Romania, JMK Scholarship Recipient, 2013
Where To Find the JMK Materials?
No need to create new documents!
ZI provides all tools and templates
necessary on the ZI
website
http://www.zonta.org/WhatWeDo/InternationalPrograms/JaneMKlausmanWomenInBusinessScholarship.aspx
Scholarship Deadlines
• Governors receive selected applications from clubs
July 1
• JMK International Committee receives best selected applications from district
September 1 • Announcement
of 12 international awarded candidates
Mid October
Scholarship Amounts
32
$1,000 District
Scholarships
12$7,000 International Scholarships
“Classified members and employees of Zonta International and Zonta International Foundation, and their family
members, are not eligible to apply for the Scholarships.”
Applicants cannot apply to more than 1 district
Only typed applications will be accepted and considered.
JMK Scholarship has no age restrictions.
Changes to the application & guidelines
The 3 Things To Remember
Scholarships are important, give
recognition, and lead to publicity
and new members
Promote Scholarships! They
have a lasting impact on women
All training materials are
now available on
zonta.org
2014-2016 JMK INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE
ChairmanLaura Peters,
ZC of Newport Harbor
Janine Gould,
ZC of Wellington
Kikuko “Kitty” Hara,
ZC of Yokohama
Joanna Lee,
ZC of Tainan Charming
Suzanne Lorenzo,
ZC of Beaune Cote d’Or
Bonny Schumacher,
ZC of Newport Harbor