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Zonta International
District 9
Leadership Training
President-Elect and Vice President
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for contributing your time and
talent to Zonta club leadership.
Since its founding in 1919, Zonta has grown and flourished
thanks to the passion and skill of dedicated volunteers like you.
The following training module is designed to help you succeed in
your new role. It will familiarize you with the basics of being a
club president-elect or vice president and help you locate
resources within Zonta to extend your knowledge and answer
your questions.
We know you’re busy, so let’s get started!
Your role
Whether a club has a president-elect and/or vice president(s)
depends on the by-laws of the club.
Some clubs have two vice presidents, the first vice president
ranking higher than the second. Responsibilities may be divided
accordingly.
In either case, president-elects and vice presidents must be
prepared to perform the duties of the president in the absence
or inability of the president.
Your Most Valuable Resource
• Every Zontian should have a copy of the Club Manual.
As president-elect or vice president, it is essential.
• Download as a pdf from the ZI website,
under Member Resources.
• Covers all aspects of club operation
and management, including the roles
of officers.
• Includes Zonta history and scripts for installing
new members and club board.
President-Elect/First Vice President
Responsibilities
• The president-elect or first vice president performs duties
assigned by the president.
• Prepares to assume the presidency. This may include:
• Evaluating the growth of the club
• Planning for dynamic programs and effective, missionfocused service projects
• Helping to formulate long-range plans
• Considering appointments for committee chairmen.
President-Elect/First Vice President
Responsibilities
The president-elect/vice president also:
• Reports to the club president or board as required.
• Performs duties as designated by the president and the club
board, including serving as a committee chairman.
• Attends area meetings, district conferences and, if possible,
biennial conventions.
President-Elect/First Vice President
Responsibilities
• Briefs the incoming president-elect on the responsibilities of
the position.
• Passes the records of office and other relevant materials to
the incoming president-elect within a reasonable time after
assuming office.
• If a president is unable to complete the term of office, the
president-elect or first vice president becomes president.
And there’s more!
In some clubs, the first vice president is also responsible for
membership.
Confer with your club president and board to learn if this is your
role.
The responsibilities of the membership chairman can be found
in the Club Manual on Pages 40-41.
Second Vice President Responsibilities
In some clubs, the second vice president is also responsible for
programs.
Confer with your club president and board to learn if this is your
role.
Interesting and relevant programs engage members and draw
prospective members. This is an important role and
responsibility.
And there’s more!
As president-elect or vice president, it is your duty to
review and understand the complete range of your
responsibilities.
You can find complete information in the
Club Manual on Page 24.
Learn More
As a Zonta club president-elect or vice president, you have a
wealth of resources available to learn more about your duties
and responsibilities and about Zonta.
• The Club Manual is your primary reference document. It can
be downloaded as a pdf from ZI www.zonta.org. Click on
Member Resources and look for Club Manual.
• Your club’s By-laws and Rules Of Procedure.
Learn More
Other resources include:
• The Zonta International website. www.zonta.org
• Zonta International Governing Documents. This includes the
International By-laws and Rules Of Procedure. Download at
www.zonta.org.
• District 9 website www.zontadistrict9.org
• Your area director
Thank you!
Thank you for taking the time to watch this training module.
Because of dedicated leaders like you, our clubs thrive and grow
stronger. Good luck with your term and thank you for your
service.