59th District 4 Conference Agenda!

Zonta International District 4 Call to Conference with agenda, candidates for 2026-2028 biennium, Proposed ZI Bylaws Amendments,  proposed D4 Rules of Procedure Amendments, etc.

Last day to register for conference and post-conference event.

D4 members are invited to hear the District 4 Candidates’ speeches online.

Aug 27, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Training for members attending conference for the first time and club delegate training.

First Timer Training: Sep 13, 2025, 06:00 – 6:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Delegate Training: Sep 13, 2025, 07:00 – 7:45 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Zoom Meeting links will be sent to first timers & club delegates.

Club delegate(s) only can vote from Tuesday, September 16th to Saturday, September 20, 2025, for the 2026-2028 District 4 Elected Officers.

Links for voting will be sent to delegates/voting members

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Board Meeting at 5:00 PM

Zonta International Dinner (by invitation) at Johnny Rocco’s, 271 Merritt Street, St. Catharines @ 7:00 PM

Pre-Conference – For those arriving early have time to experience St. Catharines, ON and area. Make personal arrangements to enjoy golf, shopping, winery tours and tastings.

Past Governors – You are invited to join other Past Governors to laugh and reminisce at brunch. The invitation and details will be sent to you by Past Governor Sheena Poole.

12:30 – 3:00 PM – Registration – Credentials

1:00 – 2:30 PM – D4 Conference Service Project: Assembling donated bags for Gillian’s Place, a women’s shelter in St. Catharines.

1:00 – 3:00 PM – Zonta Store & Zonta Foundation for Women (ZFW).

1st Business Session

• Welcome
• Opening Ceremonies Water Singers/Drummers
• Land Acknowledgement
• National Anthems
• Greetings/Correspondence MP, MPP, Mayor of St. Catharines
• Conference Business Logistics & Appointments
• Approval of 2023 Conference Minutes
• Presentation of 2026-2028 Board & Nominating Committee (Results of Voting)
• Zonta International District 4 Liaison – Lia Bautista
• District 4 Zonta Foundation for Women
• End of 1st Business Session

6:00 – 6:30 PM  Reception

6:30 – 7:30 PM  Sit down dinner

7:30 PM  Keynote Speaker:  Dr. Samra Zafar

8:30 PM  Mingle with Media and Music Reception and find your seats

7:30 – 8:45 AM Continental Buffet Breakfast &

Zonta Store & Zonta Foundation for Women (ZFW).

8:00 – 8:45 AM Registration/Credentials

2nd Business Session

• Conference Business Logistics
• District 4 Celebration of Life
• 2022-2024 Accountant’s  Financial Compilation Report
• Treasurer’s Proposed 2026-2028 budget as circulated, approval of the budget and approval of the District dues for 2026-2028
• Zonta International Bylaws, D4 By-laws & Resolutions Amendments
• District 4 Rules of Procedure Amendments
• District 4 Strategic Plan Outline
• Suspend/Recess 2^nd Business Session

Break – Zonta Store & ZFW

Continuation of the 2nd Business Session

• Presentation of D4 Awards
• District and International Award recipients – Amelia Earhart, Young Women in Leadership, Women in Business Leadership, Women in STEM
• “Rapid Fire” event
• End of 2nd Business Session

Buffet Lunch

12:15 – 1:00 PM Zonta Store & ZFW

3rd Business Session

• Conference Business Logistics
• Suspend 3rd Business Session

Workshop # 1

• • Specific workshop to be determined

Transition/Break – Last opportunity for Zonta Store items & ZFW

Workshop # 2

• • Specific workshop to be determined

Transition/Break

Resume 3rd Business Session

• Conference Business Logistics
• Call to Conference 2027
• Call to Convention 2026
• Zonta Foundation for Women Announcements
• Conference Evaluation
• Closing Remarks
• End of 3rd Business Session

Closing of the 58th District 4 Conference

Post Conference Dinner & Anything Goes at the Shaw Festival Theatre @ 7:00 PM.

Cost: $110 US or $135 CAD

Dinner at the hotel is included in the price.  It takes approximately 25 minutes to get to the theatre.  Parking is approximately $25.00 CND, or if sufficient interest for provided transportation, ~$30 US or ~$40 CAD.

Set sail on the S.S. American! This dazzling production breathes new life into Cole Porter’s timeless tale of romance, intrigue and high-seas hijinks. Follow the delightful antics of Reno Sweeney, a spirited nightclub singer, as she navigates love triangles, mistaken identities and comical misunderstandings on a transatlantic voyage. Featuring beloved songs like “It’s De-Lovely,” “You’re the Top,” and the showstopping title number “Anything Goes,” this fresh revival brims with spectacular dance numbers and non-stop laughter.

The show starts at 7:00 pm.