⸺ About District 10
A century of women advancing women.
Founded on the values of global community, friendship, equality, inclusion, respect, and integrity — District 10 brings Zonta International’s mission to life across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
⸺ Our Mission
Build a better world for women and girls.
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. District 10 channels that mission into local communities across the American South — funding scholarships, advancing legislation, and ending violence against women.
"Where ending gender violence, education equality, climate justice, and women in decision-making roles isn't a dream — but our daily reality."
02 · Service
Hands-on impact, locally and globally.
Zonta International is a leading global organization of professionals empowering women worldwide through service and advocacy. District 10 channels that mission into local communities across the American South — funding scholarships, advancing legislation, and ending violence against women.
03 · Advocacy
Voices that shape policy.
Through the USA Caucus, Zonta Says No, and the 16 Days of Activism, District 10 carries Zonta’s advocacy into legislatures and city halls.
04 · Membership
Sisterhood with purpose.
Members access exclusive training, mentoring goals, and a worldwide network of professional women — plus all the tools needed to lead meaningful change.
⸺ 05 · District Leadership
Leadership rooted in members, accountable to mission.
Our District Board meets at least twice yearly to plan, govern, and steward the Zonta mission across all three areas.
Vision
Set strategic direction biennially through Governor and District Board.
Governance
Bylaws, rules of procedure, and democratic election of officers.
Recognition
Award programs that celebrate clubs, leaders, and outstanding women.
⸺ 06 · District Committees
The volunteers powering every initiative.
01
Advocacy / USA Caucus
Bonnie Artale (Chair) · Mary Quinn (Alt.) · Austin · Houston
02
Service
Susan Monaham · Seguin
03
United Nations
Pam Perraud · Houston
04
Bylaws / Leadership
Janis Wood & Connie Davis (Co-chairs) · Central Oklahoma
05
Historian / Protocol
Tiffany Smith · Central Oklahoma
06
Foundation Ambassador
Terry McJilton · Greater East Texas
07
IT / Webmaster
Judy Kautz · Central Oklahoma
08
Club Creator
Diane Hodges Popp · Austin
09
Public Relations
Tanya Hodges · Parker County
10
Nominating Committee
Shelly Baumgartner (Chair) · Mary Quinn · Lisamarie Williams · Austin · Houston · Dallas
11
Amelia Earhart Award
Anne Zumsteg · Dallas
12
D10 ROSE Award
Kim Vann · Fort Smith
13
Women in Business Leadership
Lisa Chandler · Johnson County
14
Women in STEM Award
Kim Hitt & Karen Lestelle (Co-chairs) · Lafayette
15
Young Women in Leadership
Lisamarie Williams · Dallas
16
Z Club / Golden Z / Sara Metcalf
Kimberly Aulds · Shreveport
To reach any committee chair, email zontadistrict10@gmail.com
⸺ 07 · District Officers · 2024–2026
The women leading District 10.
Governor
Lisa LeBlanc
Zonta Club of Lafayette
Lt. Governor
Diane Hodges Popp
Zonta Club of Austin
Treasurer
Linda Licarione
Zonta Club of Houston
Secretary
Dory Thomassie
Zonta Club of Lafayette
Parliamentarian
Donna Couch
Zonta Club of Parker County
Area 1 Director
Paige Kendrick
Zonta Club of Dallas
Area 2 Director
Kim Hawes
Zonta Club of Greater East Texas
Area 3 Director
Karen McNallen
Zonta Club of West Hidalgo
⸺ 08 · District History
A timeline of leadership and impact.
Zonta International founded — a pioneering organization of executive women.
Amelia Earhart Fellowship established to honor the famed aviator and Zontian.
Sara Metcalf Scholarship first awarded by District 10 in honor of the Z Club founder.
Project Beloved launches across District 10 during the 16 Days of Activism.
Golden Z Club chartered at the University of Oklahoma.
International Convention convenes in Vancouver, Canada.
⸺ Step Forward
Lead. Serve. Inspire.
Bring your voice to the table. District 10 thrives because women like you choose to act.