During our Annual Meeting held at the Angry Donkey Restaurant in Michigantown, several presentations were made with the first being recognition of our 2024 YWPA Award winner, Michaela Jacobs from Clinton Central.  Michaela received a $1000 award from the Zonta Club of Frankfort and her application has been forwarded to District 6 for further consideration for an additional award of $5000 from Zonta International.  We wish Michaela good luck at the district level!  

We also recognized our Zontians for reaching five-year milestones in their membership and service to the Club. Those members were: Carolyn Dunham & Marlene Brant – 40 years; Jeni Royalty – 35 years; Jenny Neal & Sharon Keck – 30 years; Kim Dahmen – 10 years; Linda Uitts, Rachel Milburn, & Tina Kimmel – 5 years.

Note: Club members have over 480 years of service to the Clinton County community!

The evening included the initiation of Andrea Sheese as a member. Andrea works for the City of Frankfort, serving as Administrative Assistant to Mayor Judy Sheets, also a fellow Zontian!

Installation of the 2024/2026 Board was also conducted: Rachel Milburn – President; Jeni Royalty – Vice President; Secretary – Sharon Keck; Treasurer – Bethany Sheets; Dana Myers – Past-President & Linda Uitts – Directors. Directors continuing their service are June Palmer, Nancy Harshbarger, and Susie Trees.