Member News -
Glad to her that Rita Jones is recovering nicely from her recent gallbladder surgery. Kris Wells and Susie Nulty are helping Rita's sister look after her. Good job, ladies. bre

From Mary Louise Clay - "I am finally in a soft brace unless I am doing rather heavy walking. I have been told I have to face reality and change my life accordingly but so far I guess I am still trying to discover what the reality of my limitations are." Guess we all can identify with your thinking, we wish you well and hope to see you at a meeting soon. bre

Had a quick e-mail from Patty Boone saying she is resolving a personal issue and hopes to be more available after June. We've missed her and look forward to seeing her later in the year.

It is a pleasure to report that Aggie Reynolds has joined our club. She will be at the Fashion Show - be sure to look her up there. Hope to install her at the May meeting.

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Arranging life to take full advantage of the ZI Convention is challenging. There are so many wonderful things to do in New York in addition to the rewarding schedule that Zonta has arranged for us. I am happy to report that Karen Pauley has been able to schedule her life to join Renee, Ellen and me in the big apple. It's not too late for others to come, too. Think about it.

Sorry I won't be at the installation dinner, my family is having a big reunion in Florida during that time. It is always an inspiring time to witness the installation of those members who have stepped out to lead our club. We are proud of each of you - congratulations!

I first moved, to London, but it proved to be just the beginning - itchy feet, combined with a wish to give something back, prompted me to join Voluntary Service Overseas (the British equivalent of the Peace Corps). I spent 2 years in Ghana, West Africa, teaching at a secondary school and, as an unexpected bonus, getting to know my future husband Bob, a Peace Corps volunteer.

After Africa, with no jobs or real plans, we decided to try our luck in Colorado. This is where we ended up, settled and raised our three boys. But now, after all the years, we find that our feet and our consciences are still itchy.

Bob is rejoining the Peace Corps. He leaves for Moldova in Eastern Europe, on June 6th where he will teach and supervise other teachers. His itch is greater than mine and I will not accompany him this time. I still love to travel and want to help others, but I also like my creature comforts too much to redo the Peace Corps experience. So I choose to stay here with our sons and our granddaughter. I will continue to work at the Colorado Springs Education Association and I plan to visit Bob as often as possible during the next two years.

I am grateful that Zonta is in my life now, for I have some extra time and I am eager to see what possibilities the future will bring.

Here you have the opportunity to thank and/or praise your fellow Zontians for something above and beyond. Send all contributions to the newsletter editor - nulty@csdco.com.

Featured Link of the Month United Nations: 48th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, March 1-12, 2004 Zonta International is listed as a participating NGO.

Dates to Remember . . .

Refreshment Schedule for Upcoming Meetings MONTH FOOD DRINK May Installation Dinner June Earlene Herman Liz Groothof-Croddy July Ellen Slavitz Ava Heinrichsdorff Thank you ladies!