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LUCY BURGHDORF TO BE HONORED AS
"BURBANK'S 2008 WOMAN OF THE YEAR"

BURBANK, Calif. (August 2008) -- The Zonta Club of Burbank Area is proud to announce that Lucy Burghdorf, Manager of Community Relations at Bob Hope Airport has been selected as "Burbank's Woman of the Year" for 2008. The "Woman of the Year" is an annual event sponsored by Zonta to honor exemplary women in Burbank who make outstanding contributions to our community.

Lucy Burghdorf Woman of the YearThe Zonta Club of Burbank Area will honor Lucy Burghdorf at its annual Woman of the Year Luncheon, Saturday, November 1, 2008, at the Castaway Restaurant in Burbank at 11:30 a.m.

Despite a demanding career, Lucy still finds time to give back to the city that she loves. It is this volunteer service that has earned her the honor of Burbank's 2008 Woman of the Year. As Manager of Community Relations, Lucy has organized an annual Community Read Day at Bret Harte Elementary School, hosted the City's largest Blood Drive benefiting Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center and arranged the Centennial of Flight & History of Aviation Display at the Joslyn Adult Center and the Buena Vista Branch Library in Burbank.

Since May 2001, Lucy has served as a council appointed commissioner on the City of Burbank's Transportation Commission, including service as Chairperson for two years. Volunteering time on behalf of the Burbank Unified School District, Lucy chaired the State of the Schools Breakfast in 2006 and 2007. She also serves on the Burbank Adult School Community Advisory Committee, the Burbank Business Partners Board and the Burbank Community YMCA Marketing and Communications Committee. She is a member of the Verdugo Workforce Investment Board, as well as an active member of the Burbank Noon Kiwanis. In addition to these positions, Lucy also is a guiding force on the board of directors of Leadership Burbank, an organization dedicated to preparing future community leaders, where she just finished serving a term as Chairperson.

The Zonta Club invites the community to join in its celebration of Lucy Burghdorf's achievements. Reservations and sponsorship opportunities are available by calling Grace Farenbaugh at 818-846-1927 or emailing glfaren@aol.com. Reservation and sponsorship information is also available at www.zontaburbank.org. Tickets are $50 each in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

About The Zonta Club of Burbank Area
The Zonta Club of Burbank Area was chartered in 1936 and is a member of Zonta International, a global organization of executives and professionals working to improve the status of women through service and advocacy. The club welcomes new members. Information is available at www.zontaburbank.org.

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