WCV Leadership
2024-2025 WCV Board of Directors
Board of Directors 2024-2025
Co-President Day – Judy Pantazo
As Co-President, Judy has been able to fulfill a lifelong dream of participating in charity work. Judy joined WCV In 2012 and held the office of District President in 2020-2022. Her favorite nonprofit organization is Angel Faces, which helps girls who have been injured by fire or traumatized physically in some other way.
“After my accident, I was one who was getting food at the local churches to survive from week to week. So, I know how important receiving the amount our club gives on Donation Day to these organizations is.” – Judy Pantazo
Co-President Night Owls – Sonja Hults
I have held positions with California Federation since 2000. I first joined the Bonsall Woman’s club but moved to The Vista Woman’s Club in 2018. I was so excited to be a member of a Woman’s Club in the city where I lived, and to become involved with serving my community. My first position was Club Parliamentarian, and then I was asked to serve as President in 2020. During the Pandemic we continued to meet on zoom. We still found many ways to serve our community during the shutdown such as putting together goodie bags for children who were stuck in quarantine at Operation Hope. It has been an amazing opportunity to be President of the Vista Club. During my first term as President, my tagline was “Bee the change you wish to see in the world.” When my term ended, Judy Pantazo and I were asked to be Co Presidents. We chose our tagline to be the “Vista Woman’s Club Has Heart” because our hearts are a big reason that we both serve. We want our community to know that we are here to help. Our Co-Presidents’ project is Autism Awareness. A major accomplishment of our club was our first Autism Awareness Walk last year. It was a very “heart” moment for me. As we move into the new year we are looking to grow and to learn. We are again planning many new and interesting speakers, outings and community projects. We are hopeful that you will enrich your lives by joining us on this journey!
“I have found friendships that will last a lifetime. I have learned to be a better, braver person and I find that I am surrounded by the best and brightest women that I am proud to work with.” — Sonja Hults
First Vice-President, Dean of Chairmen – Liz Franciscus
As First Vice-President, Dean of Chairman, Liz Franciscus enjoys being an integral part of an organization that is very rewarding. She enjoys mapping out the direction for the Club with the other board members as well as mentoring newer club members who are interested in taking positions on the board.
“Joining the Woman’s Club immediately provided me with opportunities to become involved in valuable outreach to my community and to help with Club organization and promotion.” – Liz Franciscus
Second Vice-President, Membership – Donna DiMambro
As Second Vice-President, Donna enjoys reaching out to current members as well as recruiting future members for WCV. She also handles new member orientation, distributes badges, and maintains the Club membership roster.
“My first WCV meeting was such an eye-opening experience and I admired the women that all came together for philanthropy.” – Donna DiMambro
Third Vice-President, Programs – Open
The Third Vice President, Programs, selects speakers that enlighten the members’ knowledge as well as have fun. She also manages meeting location staff, meal option selection, and RSVPs for the day meeting.
Fourth Vice-President, Ways and Means – Sandi Leyva
As Fourth Vice-President, Ways and Means/Fundraising, Sandi researches and develops fundraising opportunities for WCV.
Recording Secretary – Nancy Ellis
Corresponding Secretary – Nancy Ellis
Treasurer – Nancy Jones
As Treasurer, Nancy keeps track of dues and payments, income and expenses, WCV taxes, as well as required state registrations.
“I get to use my love of numbers, money, details, and organization skills to keep WCV in a great financial position.” – Nancy J.
Parliamentarian – Open
Past President – Sonja Hults
Project & Committee Chairmen
Advocates for Children – Donna DiMambro
Covers of Love – Nancy Ellis
Arts & Culture – Open
Civic Engagement – Liz Franciscus
Domestic & Sexual Violence Awareness & Prevention – Donna Weber
Education & Libraries – Kati Mendoza
Environment – Wendy Czech
Penny Pines – Tenaya Becker
Finance – Nancy Jones
Health & Wellness – Raschel Kloos
Heifer International – Tenaya Becker
Scholarship – Wendy Czech
Sunshine – Sari deBoer
Website/Social Media – Sandi Leyva
Nominating Committee
By-Laws Committee – Parliamentarian
Event Chairmen
Donation Day – Jessica Hamdi
Fun Walk for Autism Event – Donna DiMambro
Holiday Party
Section Chairmen
WCV @ Night – Sonja Hults
Book Club – Susan Duey