Marlene Owens
District 33
QI of Morro Bay, California, U.S.A.

How long have you been a member of Quota International?
35 years

Why did you join Quota International?
I felt the need to help schools, our town, etc. I had school-aged children in Brownies, Little League, pre-school, etc. They needed help funding, organizing, staffing, etc.

What has been your most meaningful Quota experience?
Quota has been a lifeline in organizing a way to keep Camp Hapitok open for children with communicative disorders for 35 years. The knowledge I gained through Quota has been instrumental in establishing a non-profit to fund the camp.

What are your goals for your year as governor?

1. To help Quotarians see the need to become officers in their own clubs and district.
2. To establish goals for their own clubs in service that will attract members and create enthusiasm among members.

What are your activities and interests outside of Quota?
My husband and I are active in Rotary, Black Brandt, and Friends of Hapitok. I like gardening, wood turning, poetry, and my six grandchildren. I recently "retired" from caretaking for my parents and my husband's parents.