Zonta installs officers, names Zontian of the year
Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley installed Debra Blakely as president for 2018-19, honored outgoing President Judy Penman and named super-active club member Darleen Lyons as Zontian of the Year at the group’s annual installation dinner recently at the Oaks Club in Valencia.
Lyons has served as treasurer for eight years, was president in 1993 and 2006, and has served as first and second vice presidents. She also has been an active member of the Tribute, Lunafest and golf tournament committees, and was active in former club activities such as Rent-A-Santa, Healthy Woman’s Day and Healthy Kids Club.
“A member since 1988, Darleen has been a committed Zontian — always at major fundraising events doing check-in for Zonta and (community) fundraising events,” says her nomination. “She is a member that gets things done. She does not complain and works efficiently behind the scenes. She truly loves Zonta and the community.”
Blakely was installed as president by installing officer Sharon Langenbeck, a Zonta International vice president and two-time recipient of Zonta’s Amelia Earhart Fellowship for women pursuing upper level degrees in aerospace and aeronautics — a member of the local club as well as an international dignitary. Blakely chose, “Respecting the past and building our future,” as her theme for the coming year.
Other officers and board members installed at the annual dinner include Barbara Meyer, president-elect; Beth Heiserman, first vice president/ programs; Phyllis Walker, second vice president/membership; Adele Macpherson, treasurer; and Nell Campbell, secretary. Incoming and continuing directors include Sue Hayward, Terry Kanowsky, Ronnie Erickson, Alicia Estrada and Pat Warford. Newly installed nominating Committee members are Darleen Lyons, Gloria Mercado-Fortine and Vicky Tungate.
The evening also served as installation for SCV Zonta Foundation trustees, who include Terry Kanowsky, Barbara Meyer, Christine Sexton, Susan Hayward, Nell Campbell, Francine Fiel, Cathy Gundy, Mary Ree, Judy
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