Rosie Papalia, area director, presided over the ceremonies with assistance from past president Eileen Healy.

2025-26 officers are: Marcia Restivo, president; Beth Jermain, president elect; Deb Piotrowski, vice president; Mary Cook, secretary; Bonnie DeJoy, treasurer; Jill Colburn, assistant treasurer; and directors Candace Carlson, Michelle Tambascio, Jo Haumesser and Bethany O’Hagan

The club welcomed the following people into membership: Holley Clough, Jessica Jacques, Ellie Nickeson, Sherry Osborne, Terrie Tucker, and Holly Wescott. Each inductee received the traditional yellow rose symbolizing Zonta fellowship and a membership pin.

Founded in 1921, the Zonta Club of Jamestown is one of more than 1,100 clubs in 63 countries working to build a better world for women and girls. The club meets twice monthly and hosts service projects, educational programs, and fund-raising events that benefit local and international causes.

Pictures from left are new members of the Zonta Club of Jamestown, holding yellow roses, and their mentors: Jodi Swindell, Terrie Tucker, Michelle Tambascio, Ellie Nickerson, Holly Wescott, Donna Bloomquist, Holley Clough, Sarah Goebel, Jessica Jacques, Mary Cook, Sherry Osborne, Wendy Burns

For membership information or information about how to support Zonta’s mission, visit www.zontajamestown.org or contact the club at P.O. Box 913, Jamestown, NY 14702.