Zonta Club of Southfield Area: About Us

Zonta

Zonta takes its name from the
Sioux Indian word meaning “honest and trustworthy”.

Who Are We?

Chartered, as the Zonta Club of Highland Park, in March 1929, the Zonta Club of Southfield is one of the longest serving clubs in District 15. Our members are a dynamic group of women representing the diversity that is the Southfield Area. Talented executives in the Southfield area seeking to advance the status of women need look no further than membership in Zonta. We offer opportunities that support programs with global impact as well as locally based service projects and philanthropic endeavors.

Officers

President: Bea King
Email: president@zontasouthfield.org

Member of the Zonta Club of Southfield since 1997
Vice President from 2004 - 2006 and as Chair or working member on the Membership/Fellowship, Status of Women, Public Relations and Ways & Means Committees
Senior Global Machinery & Equipment Buyer for General Motors Corporation
Facilitates Business Management Courses for the University of Phoenix, Detroit Metro Campuses

Vice-President: Linda Nabers
Email: vp@zontasouthfield.org

Treasurer: Anna McPhee
Email: treasurer@zontasouthfield.org

Recording Secretary: Donna Babridge
Email: recording@zontasouthfield.org

Member since 1998
Currently in second term serving as recording secretary
Donna has served on the following committee's: Foundation Board, Ways and Means, Status of Women,
& Membership Fellowship
25 year career in the Information Systems Industry
Currently working as an Information Specialist for
EDS Corporation
Affectionately known to her close friends and family as "the best cook in town."

Corresponding Secretary: Grace Chang
Email: corresponding@zontasouthfield.org

Member since 1986
Small animal veterinarian practicing in Southfield
Previous Zonta Club positions include: Corresponding Secretary, Board Member, Fellowship, Service, and Scholarship Chair
Designated club photographer and historian

Board Members at Large:

Alice Alexander

Member since 1987
Newsletter Editor
Chairperson of the Ways & Means Committee
Member of the Public Relations Committee
Previous Zonta Club positions include: Treasurer, Recording Secretary, and various committees
Previously Manager, Personnel Services for the Detroit District Office of the U. S. Postal Service

Lynn Lopez

Dolores Roquemore

Member since 1988
I am currently a Board Member and will serve in that capacity through 2008
Previous Zonta Club positions include:
Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary and
various committees
Previously Nursing Supervisor/ Manager of Nurses
in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Manage
Care Department
Youth Connection / Mayor's Time for the City of
Detroit volunteer

Gloria Tellis

Member since 1997
Board Member 2007-2009
Presently Co-Chair of Membership/Fellowship Committee
President of Zonta Club of Southfield Area, 2002 - 2004
Vice President 2000 - 2002
President of Gloria Tellis Designs, LLC

Dr. Wanda Cook-Robinson is the Zonta Club of Southfield Area’s Zontian of the Year!