WHO is the QUEEN of the Kiwanis Club? That would be Corbett's own Sylvia Maly! If you mention her name to anyone associated with Kiwanis anywhere in the U.S., people will know her or at least her name. Raised in CA, Sylvia met her husband on a blind date while in college. Married in 1974, each were just 21 years old. Only six months later they were able to purchase their first home for $24K! (Although the interest rate was a "whopping" 7.25%!) Jerry's job kept them in CA for 12 years, and in 1988 they transferred to Portland, Oregon. Giving birth to two children, Sylvia and Jerry also adopted a third. Sylvia's sister died at age 50 when her daughter was just 8 years old. Elizabeth is now 23 years old. Daughter Stephanie is 31, and a dentist in Houston. Son Jeremy is 29 and lives locally. Sylvia and Jerry have also parented six foster children over the years as well as provided a home for many exchange students. Some parents have actually had the Maly's provide "parenting relief" for their kids when they needed a separation period. So when did Sylvia find the time and energy to become the "queen" of the Kiwanis Club?? She has been active since 1999 and has held many positions. Sylvia also started the KEY Club in 1999, a leadership group at the Corbett High School. She continues to volunteer in the kitchen at her church, with the ASPIRE program at the high school to help kids get college scholarships, and was at one time such a key volunteer at the Corbett Schools, they gave her her own key to the building! She has also volunteered with the Helping Hands food program at the Corbett Grange. On top of all this, Sylvia just retired from Wells Fargo Bank after 13 years! Corbett living has been ideal for Sylvia and her family. She appreciates the caring and commitment to help others that thrives here. She also appreciates the close proximity to Portland while still living in the country. What does she enjoy more than her volunteering?? Her only grandchild, Sophia, age 4. "The light of my life!"
