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What makes someone uproot their life, leave behind decades in Las Vegas, and start over in Johnston County? For Trish Perna, it wasn’t a career move or a change of pace—it was something far more personal. Now, as president of the Woman’s Club of Clayton, she’s leading projects that fund foster homes, support local kids, and even transform community spaces into holiday destinations. But here’s the real question: what does it take to build a club that isn’t about status or socializing, but about rolling up your sleeves and getting things done?
By Jonathan BreedenWhat makes someone uproot their life, leave behind decades in Las Vegas, and start over in Johnston County? For Trish Perna, it wasn’t a career move or a change of pace—it was something far more personal. Now, as president of the Woman’s Club of Clayton, she’s leading projects that fund foster homes, support local kids, and even transform community spaces into holiday destinations. But here’s the real question: what does it take to build a club that isn’t about status or socializing, but about rolling up your sleeves and getting things done?