It is a celebration of courage, of resilience, of community and of hope. It is a celebration of women of achievement and those who have earned a lifetime full of accolades that truly inspire fellow women. It is a celebration to support, honor and award women looking to gain a second chance at their...
Council of Clubs disbands after 103 years of service to Jefferson City Story and photos by Sally Ince “Sometimes we have to move on,” Council of Clubs 1971-72 president Pat Sanders wrote when she heard the council would be disbanding this January. For more than 100 years the Council of Clubs has served...
Story by Samantha Pogue There have been countless nominees and more than 30 Women of Achievement winners at Zonta Jefferson City’s Yellow Rose Luncheon during the last 19 years. Every one is deserving of recognition as they are the leaders, the volunteers, the educators and the unsung heroes...
There have been countless nominees and more than 30 Women of Achievement winners at Zonta Jefferson City’s Yellow Rose Luncheon during the last 19 years. Every one is deserving of recognition as they are the leaders, the volunteers, the educators and the unsung heroes for women, children...
3 past Second Chance Scholars through Zonta share their stories and current success Story Sally Ince Banding together as female leaders, the Zonta club is dedicated to helping woman advance in their careers and celebrate their achievements. For some women, receiving a higher education right out of high...
Story by Samantha Pogue The yellow rose is said to symbolize friendship, joy, wisdom, happiness and power. It makes sense Zonta Jefferson City utilizes the yellow rose as the centerpiece for their annual celebration of women. However, its optimistic likeness reflects Zonta’s own word origin...
Lakaisha McCaleb earns ‘Women Who Own It’ Entrepreneur of the Year Award for her work with Joy & Gladness Children’s Academy and the community Story by Samantha Pogue • Photos by Julie Smith “Never give up on yourself.” St. Louis native Lakaisha McCaleb gives...
Organization strengthens women in careers and self-esteem Story and photos by Sally Ince Racheal Balke, a Lincoln University softball team member and marketing major, heard about Dreams to Reality through Lincoln’s career services where she was then submitted into the referral process. “I feel...
Meet the Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog Polar Plunge team, who have raised $98,000-plus for Special Olympics Missouri Story by Samantha Pogue Every pirate has a code they live by. Often it was outlined with rules for discipline, division of stolen goods, compensation for injured pirates and other...
Louise Whitworth teaches visually impaired students in JC, leads volunteer efforts at Wolfner Library with Calvary Lutheran HS Braille Club Story by Samantha Pogue While waiting for her daughter and Calvary Lutheran High School senior Elizabeth’s after school practice to begin, Louise Whitworth...
