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"Hats off to Paula," said Lisa McDonald of Andover, another former Andona president. Married with four kids, she did not work when she served as president from 2000 to 2002.

"All of the Andona presidents I know of were stay-at-home moms. I agree that Paula represents a new breed and it's great. Having such professional women at the top is a benefit," McDonald said.

Colby-Clements described herself as a driven person who likes to get things done. And, her husband is very supportive of her Andona involvement. In fact, when the nominating committee said Colby-Clements was their choice for president, it was Gregg Clements who sealed the deal.

"When they (the nominating committee) told me, I told them I had to talk it over with my husband, first," Colby-Clements said. "Then, I would have my decision."

He was supportive, and as some Andona members say, the first full-time working mom was named president of the group.

It's a hectic life as Colby-Clements attends all Andona board meetings in addition to shuttling her brood to activities, running her home and working full-time. But, this new breed of fund-raising strategists are used to being busy, as they always have been, she said.

Bordonaro said Colby-Clements has been very active in Andona since joining in 2003. She has chaired the civics committee and took the necessary compliance courses to become a certified food handler at last year's ClownTown carnival, which is Andona's biggest fundraiser.

"We all want to give back," Colby-Clements said. "We all want that connection...we all know we can do this...hats off to all the members."

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