02/20/2019
Dear Club Presidents and Regional Directors,
Welcome to a new issue of the Leadership e-Alert, an occasional newsletter for Quota leaders.
Quote of the Day
“As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.”
-Bill Gates, Principal Founder, Microsoft
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Quota International
How did you spend Quota’s 100th birthday on February 6? Report in on Quota International’s page and share your photos with the world!
Save the Date!
Quota International is pleased to announce the re-launching of leader telephone calls—with a new twist! We’re combining club presidents and regional directors in all calls so all Quota leaders will hear all Quota messages and news together. Calls will be hosted by 2018-2020 President Emilie Simon and Quota staff cheerleader (and Quota Community and Programs Manager) Grace Caldwell. A selection of board members will be in attendance during each call.
You will receive a separate e-mail with information on specific days and times for calls (held at varying times from Friday, March 8 through Sunday, March 10 depending on your global location), the agenda, and a form you can use to reserve the time that works best for you. Calls are only open to club presidents and regional directors. The same agenda will be followed in each call. Watch your e-mail for more details!
Quota International News Nuggets
*Membership: Quota International’s official membership number as of October 1, 2018, (the start of the new fiscal year) is 4,038 members in 217 clubs. That is a loss of 332 members and 16 clubs since the last official dues collection period, January 1, 2018, which reported 4370 members and 233 clubs. Because of the change in fiscal year in calendar year 2018, we only had a nine-month period between our official dues payment periods. The dollar amount of dues paid for the January 1 to September 30, 2018, period were prorated to reflect the nine-month period they covered.
*Century Program Donations: As of today, Quota International has received U.S.$65,993 in donations specifically towards Quota’s Century Program, 44% of our goal of U.S.$151,345. We are deeply grateful to all club and individual donors for their generous Quota support during this year of transition. View our online Q-thermometer which updates donations as they are processed and check out our Century Program donor page. Donations will continue to be accepted throughout Quota’s 100th year.
*Defining Quota’s Future: All regional directors have been sent information regarding the international portion of 2019 Regional Meetings, a program which includes a presentation, Q&A, and a small group discussion program. The primary topic will focus on Beginning Quota’s Second Century of Service and the strategic collection of feedback from small discussion groups. The Board of Directors will use this data when crafting Quota’s structural evolution. Please encourage all regional members to attend. Be sure to check the final 2019 Regional Meeting Schedule for dates, location, and international representative information.
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Quota is Awarding
Quota International offers an array of opportunities to put the spotlight on your club! One handy online form can be used to submit your application to all of the programs, below. Note on your Quota calendar that June 30 is the deadline for receipt of all award applications.
*Quota Cares Month Award honors and features the efforts of Quota members working together during the month of March to provide service projects and fundraising events focused on empowering women, children, the deaf and hard-of-hearing, and people with speech difficulties. Plan and implement your project in March and report your success by June 30.
*Quota Club Rewards celebrate the efforts of clubs in achieving Bronze Star, Silver Star, Gold Star or Super Star Club levels and receiving matching grant awards. Learn more here.
*5K and 10K Achievers (5K/10K) highlights Quota clubs which have donated more than $5,000 or $10,000 in their community throughout the year. Donations are cumulative and include multiple projects from scholarship grants to contributions for families and organizations, and expenditures on service projects between May 1, 2018 and April 30, 2019. (These dates will NOT change in future years.)
*Quota’s International Photo Contest showcases the work of Quotarians through the lens. Award-winning photos represent Quotarians in action or those whose lives have been changed.
*Signature Project Awards represent the ongoing work that is done in local communities worldwide by members of Quota International to support those among us who are in need, specifically in the areas of Education, Health and Wellbeing, and Workforce Development.
Give the Gift of Global Recognition
Quota’s Volunteer of the Year Award (VOY) spotlights Quota International members from around the world who embody the spirit of volunteerism, empowering others, and changing lives. Submit your club’s 2019 winner by June 30 using this form.
In closing, let me thank you for all that you are doing as a leader in Quota International to encourage and support your members. We are grateful for the difference you are making through your efforts.
Until next time,
Nancy
Nancy Fitzpatrick
Executive DirectoQuota International
