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and the Zonta International Foundation. She plans to do this with “creativity, energy and enthusiasm.” Stating, “Always remember that no one joins Zonta to be on a committee, but the structure is necessary. What we do, we do for the mission.” Lt. Governor – Laura Peters Treasurer – Becky Cutler-Gunn Secretary – Debbie Waltzer Area 1 Director – Lori-Ann Gertonson Area 2 Director – Renay Sprague Area 3 Director – Nickie Bonner Area 4 Director – Paula Campbell Area 5 Director – Mary Cannon Area 6 Director – Peggy Winchester Area 7 Director – Suzie Schulberg
D I ST R I C T 10 Danita J. Utsman Zonta Club of Longview TX, USA Danita is a recently retired professional from the banking and securities regulations industry. In her last position, she served as Branch Administrator with RBC Dain Rauscher, a full-service securities firm serving individual investors, small business owners, capital markets, and correspondent clients. In her position she was encouraged, as part of her job responsibilities, to participate in community service. This enabled her to devote much of her time to working for her local Zonta Club. Danita held several leadership positions at the Club-level, from Treasurer to President, and went on to serve her District as Finance Chairman, Area Director and Lt. Governor. “The Zonta Club of Longview for a long time was the largest Zonta Club in the world,” said Danita. “Serving in Club leadership roles and on the District Board made me realize what a tremendous responsibility I had to guide my local club and to lead the district.” Danita’s goals for the upcoming Biennium include growing her District’s membership; chartering one new club in each area; increasing individual giving to the Zonta International
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l-r: Danita J. Utsman, Lynn Salvatore, Pricilla Romkema
Foundation; and increasing attendance and participation in Area meetings, District conferences and the international convention. Lt. Governor – Janis Wood Treasurer – Lynn Altemeyer Secretary – Cathy Williams Area 1 Director – Judy Kautz Area 2 Director – Kim Hitt Area 3 Director – Pris Truesdell
D I ST R I C T 11 Lynn Salvatore Zonta Club of Jacksonville Florida, USA Lynn formed her own law practice five years ago. As a solo practitioner, she spends about 80 percent of her time in the courtroom where she serves as an advocate for parents’ rights – assisting parents in maintaining or regaining custody of their children. “Zonta has given me better insight into the problems that my clients and their families face on a daily basis. Being a Zontian has also provided me with many opportunities to assist women, giving me the energy to keep working for my clients,” said Lynn. “As District 11 Governor, it is my responsibility to lead and inspire the District members to achieve the goals of Zonta International, the District and the clubs,” adds Lynn. She plans to help build stronger Clubs by increasing membership, with an emphasis on retention; continue to organize and mentor new clubs, and encourage and
guide clubs to focus on Zonta International’s mission through relevant service and advocacy projects. “My experience with Zonta continually inspires me to want to do more for women and women’s issues. I have learned that I can make a difference, no matter how large or how small,” added Lynn. Lt. Governor – Jane A. Adams Treasurer – Alice Chick Secretary – Mary Frisbie Area 1 Director – Tami Page Area 2 Director – Mary K. Cabaniss Area 3 Director – Carmen Elias-Levenson Area 4 Director – Roxane R. Dow Area 5 Director – Nilda Gonzalez Area 6 Director – Patricia M. Gift
D I ST R I C T 12 Priscilla Romkema Zonta Club of Spearfish South Dakota, USA In her professional role as Dean of the College of Business and Technology at Black Hills State University in South Dakota, USA, Pricilla is charged with carrying out the responsibilities of the College. “I make daily decisions regarding personnel and budgets; the experiences and insight gained from these particular aspects of my position have provided me with a more solid foundation on which to make decisions in my future leadership position as District Governor,” she said. She believes that the leadership,
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