MEET THE OFFICERS
OF THE
CENTRAL ARIZONA TALL SOCIETY
 
 
 
PRESIDENT: 


Karen Pankonen
 
 
 
president@tallphoenix.org
 We have a great board of officers this year and with their help, even though this is my first year as President, I know this is going to be a great and fun year.  I look forward to making new friends, enjoying my current friends, and just having fun.  Isn’t that what it’s all about? 
 
VICE PRESIDENT: 


Tim Meko
 



 
 

 

I have been a member of CATS for 23 years. In that time, I have met many wonderful people throughout the Tall Club organization. I am originally from the Great Lake State of Michigan. I enjoy many outdoor activities as well as traveling to other Tall Clubs' weekends. I am currently teaching high school Mathematics at Casa Grande High School. As the vice-president of CATS, I would like to encourage everyone to come out to events with anticipation of having fun. If there is an activity that you would like to promote, feel free to contact me with your suggestions and I will try and get support from other officers to schedule your request.

 
 
RECORDING
 
SECRETARY: 


Marlene Klatt
 




    
      

        
I
        have been a member of CATS since November 1979. 
        In September 1980 I became the Treasurer, and by March 1981 was
        selected as CATS President. Since that time I have held the office of
        President, Vice-President, Social Chairperson, Editor, Publicity and
        Corresponding Secretary.  I
        have also been the TCI Delegate, Chairman of TCI Convention 1984, member
        of PPP Weekend committees, Club Historian, written many articles for
        CATS PAUSE, hosted many house parties, and many out of town guests.
        
        

        

        Involvement in CATS and TCI, has brought about many friendships over the
        years, and from many walks of life. 
        You too can develop friendships with many TALL people when you
        not only become involved in CATS, but  also travel to Tall Club
        weekends and TCI Conventions.
        
        

    
      

        

      

    

  

    
 
CORRESPONDING
 
SECRETARY: 


Peggy Cooke
 

    
      

        

          
          I have been a member since 1980.  I have held many CATS'
          Board positions during these years but Corresponding Secretary
          has always been my favorite.  I live closest to the club post
          office box and have made many, many friends across the country 
          by attending Conventions and other club's weekends.  I love
          to read all the clubs newsletters.  Please contact me, especially
          if you have to travel to another city that also has a club, and I will
          share their events calendar so maybe you can meet some new friends
          too.
        

      

    
      

        
 

      

    

  

    
 
TREASURER: 


Andy Ewing
 

    
      
Andy has been a
      member of CATS for many years and has held offices such as President, Vice
      President, Correspondence Secretary, Newsletter Editor, and Fundraiser
      Chairman, along with helping on most of the other committees such as
      Phoenix Phebruary Phiesta.  He has won the TCI Merit award (3 times),
      and has been an asset to our club...Now he is in charge of our Club's
      assets...

    
      

        
   

      

    

  

    
 
SOCIAL: 


Karen Goodfriend 

    
      
We
      are continually looking for new ideas for social hours, house parties, Dutch
      dine out dinners, sports events, etc.  You are more than welcome to
      join us at the Social Committee Meetings once a month to share your ideas,
      or email us with your ideas.  Hosts & Hostesses are needed
      also.  Let's all get together and make this a FUN year!! 

    		
    
      

        
   

      

    

  

    
 
PUBLICITY: 


Deborah Hall
(Miss Tall Phoenix)

    
      
We
      have elected Deborah Hall to be 'Miss Tall Phoenix', our club's
      queen.  Amongst other duties, she will be heading up the Publicity
      committee, which we all know she will do a great job. 
      Congratulations Deborah!! 

    
      

        

      

    

  

    
 
MEMBERSHIP: 


Laurie Emig
 
 
membership@tallphoenix.org

    
      
Want
      to check out the club?  Give Laurie a call with any questions you may
      have.  You can reach her on the CATS hotline, (602)
      252-0013.  She will send you a free newsletter to get you
      started.   

    
      

        

      

    

  

    
 
EDITOR: 


Beth Gouwens
 
 
editor@tallphoenix.org

    
      
I have been a member of CATS for about 10 years–with a
      short hiatus while I lived in Colorado Springs for a couple of years.
      That's almost longer than I've lived in Arizona! I was editor of the CATS
      Pause from  94 - 97. I had so much fun I thought I'd try it again.
      The members of CATS have become my second family. There's always something
      going on, and always someone available to give you a hand. 
      

    		
    
      

        

      

    

  

    
 
WEBMASTER: 


Cathy Noble
 
 
 
catswebmaster

    
      
I started out playing volleyball
      with C.A.T.S. in 1991 and have made many good friends over the years.  I
      have held the offices of Newsletter Editor and Membership Chairperson. I
      enjoy the house parties, and I like going to the happy hours when I have
      time.  If you notice any mistakes on our website, please email me so
      I can get it corrected.  Thanks! 

    
      

        

      

    

  

    
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