Founded in Buffalo, NY in 1919, Zonta International is a global organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women worldwide through service and advocacy. with more than 31,000 members belonging to more than 1,200 zonta clubs in 66 countries and geographic areas, Zontians all over the world volunteer their time, talents and support to local and international service projects, as well as scholarship programs aimed at fulfilling Zonta's mission and objectives

The Zonta Club of Tallahassee (ZCT) was chartered in May of 1980, at the Capital City Country Club in a very formal ceremony, which was attended by many Zontians across the state of FL, including Zonta Governor Barbara Dean, as well as Zontians from other states in District 11. The Delray Beach Club was Tallahassee's sponsor. The founding president was Helen Webb, and the startup club had 46 members.

ZCT has supported Zonta International (ZI) programs and worked with many local agencies to achieve the objectives of ZI and improve womens' lives.  ZCT recently held a 30 year Anniversary and Celebration at the University Center Club, which was attended by over 100 ZCT members and guests, including 17 of the 29 Past Presidents.


Past Presidents of Zonta Club of Tallahassee

1980-81

Helen Webb

1981-82

Helen Webb

1982-83

Sharon Topping and Sue Deasy

1983-84

Laurey Stryker

1984-85

Barbara Palmer

1985-86

Dorothy Routh

1986-87

Mary Seals

1987-88

Lee Ann Franceschi

1988-89

Jo Messer

1989-90

Barbara Foster

1990-91

Margaret Everhart

1991-92

Janis Winchester

1992-93

Penny Gilmer

1993-94

Le Whitney

1994-95

Jean Bryant

1995-96

Vickie McGlon

1996-97

Gaye Harper

1997-98

Jackie Wilson

1998-99

Cassandra Jenkins

1999-00

Sally Butzin

2000-01

Roxane Dow

2001-02

Sharon Reeves

2002-03

Debbie Moroney

2003-04

Ellen Prest

2004-05

Mary Dekle

2005-06

Kitte Carter

2006-07

Brenda Anthony

2007-08

Janegale Boyd

2008-09

Nancy Benda

2009-10

Pam Ridley

2010-11

Lou Armesto

2011-12

Patty Ball Thomas

2012-13Judy White2013-14Wendy Grey
2014-15Sooni Raymaker2015-16Lisa Maynard-Pasquarelli
2016-17Gina Giacomo 2017-18Linda Shelley
 2018-19  Jeanna Olson 2019-20 Laura McKinley
2020-21Claudia Sachs 2021-22Betsy Crawford 
2021-22Rachel Lazarus   


Thanks to Penny Gilmer, Club Historian, for these photos and many others on this website.

past presidents Barbara Palmer, Roxanne Dow, Helen Webb, Mary Seals Evans           

           

 

Looking Back ...

We have many fond memories of working together in the service of women and the wonderful friendships we've formed over the years.


 

 

                                                        

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