Development Director Judy Dixon Accepted as Member of Rotary Club of San Jose

The Rotary Club of San Jose inducted The First Tee of Silicon Valley Development Director, Judy Dixon, during the April new member induction ceremony (bulletin here).  Judy’s sponsor and husband, Nate Deaton, General Manager of 95.3 KRTY, introduced her to the club membership.  Judy thanked the club for their vote of confidence to be an active member and serve the community.  She announced that she has already joined the Golf Committee and Senior Service Committee. The Rotary Club of San Jose holds formal meetings with networking opportunities every Wednesday featuring local, national and global influential business, civic, political and cultural speakers.  The club was established in 1914, and is the most active and well-known service organization in the community.  Rotary is a leadership organization working together to make a difference. Their members include local business, professional and civic leaders.  They form lasting friendships through their shared Rotary experiences including committee meetings and projects, social events and group service projects within our community and internationally. Judy is a life-long golfer, she is passionate about sharing how The First Tee educational programs have impacted over 60,000 youth by building character, instilling life-enhancing values, and promoting healthy choices through the game of golf. Her job is to connect individuals and companies with the opportunity to help transform the lives of youth and give them a brighter future. Judy has come full circle in her career starting in the non-profit sector at the United Way, March of Dimes and Santa Clara County Fair Association then spent 20 years in media. Her time in media as Director of Sales spanned TV, Print and Radio working for KNTV-11, Silicon Valley Biz Ink and 15 years at 94.5 KBAY and Mix 106.5. She graduated from Bradley University then headed west where she met her husband of 30 years, Nate Deaton, a fellow Rotarian. Judy and Nate have a son Drew, a Bellermine grad, who will graduate from University of Arizona this May. When Judy isn’t working, you will find her golfing at Almaden Country Club, at country concerts or volunteering at Holy Spirit Parish.