Carson Valley woman named president of national organization

Jennifer Norman of the women's Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club, was named national president of the Active 20-30 United States and Canada, which consists of more than 1,000 members.

She is the third woman to hold the position.

Norman was read into her office on June 24 in Scottsdale, Ariz., during the organization's national convention.

"It's a great honor, and I'm looking forward to a busy year," said Norman. Last year, the national president traveled more than 250,000 miles. Norman plans to match that number over the course of her 12-month term.

"My club got me here and I'm happy to represent our nation for such a worthy cause," she said.

The women's club also came home with many awards of outstanding achievement for the year.

Jacquie Manoukian walked away with member of the year, which is the highest honor within the organization.

Other awards given out included first place for the following achievements: president of the year - Jennifer Norman; outstanding national project - Winter Wonderland, held by Sierra Nevada in December; outstanding Web page; outstanding mission statement representative - Shannon Johnson; outstanding national liaison - Jessie Wetzel; outstanding secretary - Jacquie Manoukian.

Second place awards included, outstanding public relations - Shannon Johnson; outstanding club - Sierra Nevada #730; outstanding club visitations - Sierra Nevada #730.

The Sierra Nevada Active 20-30 Club raises money for special-needs children within Douglas County throughout the year.

The club hopes other women in the Carson Valley area will get involved. "We're always looking for new members," said Norman.

The club is hosting a social with wine and appetizers at Barrone & Reed at 6 p.m. July 20. Everyone is welcome to attend.

To learn more about the club, visit www.sierranv2030.org, or send an e-mail to jacquie2030@hotmail.com. The club holds meetings the second and fourth Thursday of every month at Francisco's Mexican Restaurant.