Two members from the Zonta Club of Lincoln attended the Area 3 Spring Workshop in Effingham on March 29. Ideas for membership, supporting international programs and fundraisers were shared, along with friendship. Other clubs from Alton, Wood River, Mascoutah and Springfield as well as Effingham had members present.

Pictured from left to right: Patti Storer, Lincoln; Sally Bean, foundation ambassador; Donna Conant, district vice president; Linda Hiltabrand, District 6 governor; Carolyn Stumpf, Area 3 director; and Connie Dehner, Lincoln.

Photo provided by Zonta  (Click on image for larger version.) 

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