The Zonta Club of Lafayette is part of Area 2 of District 10 of Zonta International.  District 10 has clubs in Texas, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana.
 

The current Governor of District 10 is Janis Wood , Zonta Club of Central Oklahoma
 

For more information about District 10, visit  the District 10 website at www.zontadistrict10.org.
 

For the current issue of the District 10 Governor's Newsletter, go to www.zontadistrict10.org.
 

Governor Janis Wood

Membership in Zonta has taught Janis that to manage volunteers you must have good communication skills and build a firm foundation of trust to accomplish goals and objectives.  This knowledge has helped Janis in her professional life as the Director of the KC-135 Tanker Maintenance Squadron for the United States Air Force.  "You cannot 'direct' a volunteer to perform a service or duty but rather involve, empower, impassion and unite them in a common goal.  This skill has been extremely helpful in my leadership style in my professional life as I strive not to 'direct' employees but get them on board and going in the same direction as organizational goals," says Janis.

Through her leadership roles at the club, area and district levels,  Janis has learned a great deal about Zonta and has been inspired by the women she has met along the way.  She says,  "I have been awed and inspired by the caliber of women I interact with throughout the world and the actions they have taken or are currently taking to advance the status of women.  I have learned that we truly are making a difference and are the voice for those who cannot speak on their own behalf."

As governor, Janis's goals are to achieve growth in membership and number of clubs, increase legislative awareness and advocacy efforts, train new members and stimulate and revitalize struggling clubs.

Newly Elected District Board

Governor Janis Wood, Lt. Gov. Donna Dodgen, Treasurer Carolyn Smith, Sheryl Flanagin Area #1 Director, Debra Silverthorne Area #2 Director, Sharon Illhardt Area #3 Director.