2013 Conference

We invite you to attend the 2013 District 9 Conference

My theme for the 2012-2014 biennium is “On Fire for Zonta.” Every time I meet with District 9 Zontians I am increasingly aware of their passion and enthusiasm for Zonta’s mission.

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The Venue

• The Ventura Beach Marriott Hotel• Located at 2055 East Harbor Boulevard,

Ventura, CA 93001, 1-805-643-6000• Zonta Room Rate: $129

Reserve by September 12th

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Guest Speaker - Friday

“Take the Fear out of Fundraising”KATHERINE WERTHEIM, CFRE teaches people how to ask for money and get it. She has raised millions of dollars for dozens of organizations. She has taught fundraising to thousands of people from Massachusetts to Malaysia and from Seattle to Santiago, in 21 states, Asia and Latin America. Her published works on fundraising have been viewed by more than 200,000 people worldwide. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, an earned credential held by fewer than 3% of fund-raising professionals worldwide. She is a Master Trainer with the Association of Fundraising Professionals, one of 225 worldwide, and a Certified Governance Trainer through BoardSource, one of 25 in America. She is the president of Werth-It, a consulting firm providing fundraising and board training to nonprofit organizations.More information at www.ZontaDistrict9.org

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Katherine Wertheim

Guest Speaker - Saturday“Sharing My Experience as a ZI President”DIANNE CURTIS has been a member of the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley since joining Zonta in 1980. An active Zontian she has served in numerous leadership positions at the club, district and international levels.Dianne Curtis was President (2010-2012) of Zonta International, a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. Ms. Curtis also served as President (2010-2012) of the Zonta International Foundation, the official charitable foundation of Zonta International.More information at www.ZontaDistrict9.org

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Dianne Curtis

Conference Workshops• Working Together in Service

– Denise QuarlesZonta International Representative

• Zonta Advocacy– Kay Meyer

ZI Advocacy Committee Chair • Z-Clubs-Youth Service Projects

– Lee Ann AyersDistrict 9 Youth Chair

• Birthing Kits Service Project– Lee Fogarty

District 4 Governor • Club History Simplified

– Angela CampbellDistrict 9 Historian

• Creating A Climate of Cooperation– Lee Fogarty

District 4 Governor

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Conference ExtrasDistrict & ZI Jane M. Klausman Winner Michelle Perry (on right)

District YWPA Winner Angelica Tran and Other Scholarship Winners

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Conference Schedule

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Conference Fun!

• Governor’s Gala

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• Photo Booth Fun• DJ Dancing

See the D9 Website for the latest additions!www.ZontaDistrict9.org

• Beach Bonfire!

Registration InformationEarly Bird Registration$295(purchase by August 30, 2013)

Registration

$350(purchase after August 30, 2013)

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All Conference information can be found on the District 9 WebsiteGo to www.ZontaDistrict9.org for online registration, schedules,

downloadable presentations, forms and other Conference materials!

Online Materialswww.ZontaDistrict9.org

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Share in the Zonta Glow of Accomplishment!

• Join us October 4-6, 2013 in Ventura!

• Come be inspired and support Governor Lori as we fan the flames for Zonta and ready ourselves to make a difference!

• Go to www.ZontaDistrict9.org for all the latest information on the 2013 Conference!

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Come show your “fire” for Zonta. We can accomplish great things together to make a difference in our

communities and throughout the world.