SC Village Team
Board of Directors

In Memory of Founding Board Member - Diane Edwards, EdD, Vice President
1938 - 2024

Diane Edwards was Professor Emeritus, Saddleback College. As a professor, she was an expert in “geriatric” exercise programming. Diane received her Bachelor of Science Degree from San Jose University, Master of Science Degree from California State University, Fullerton and a Doctor of Education from Nova Southeastern University. She wrote a best-selling book, Prime Moves, which sold over 50,000 copies.

Diane conducted research at University of California, Irvine, California State University, Fullerton, and Cedars Saini Hospital in Los Angeles. As a representative of the United States Government, she traveled to China to share her expertise in preventing Osteoporosis.

Additionally, Diane appeared on T.V. Channels 2,4 and 7. Diane was married to her devoted Husband, Lyle for over 65 years, together they had two daughters and 6 grandsons. She loved  painting, traveling and volunteering.

Diane's dedication to the Village will sorely be missed and her enthusiasm will never be forgotten.

Steve Walrath, CPA, Treasurer

Steve has spent the last 45 years as a Certified Public Accountant. His firm provided accounting services to individuals, and businesses. Those services included financial statements, payroll preparation, tax returns and business consulting.

Until 2010, the primary business was the creation of information system’s software for the temporary employment industry. His company supplied software solutions to over 100 firms nationwide. Currently, he provides income tax preparation for individuals, estates, trusts and businesses. San Clemente Village is so fortunate to have Steve join our Board of Directors.

Chase Metcalf, Secretary

 Chase has worked in the financial services industry for more than five years and began serving as a Financial Advisor with Metcalf Wealth Management Group in 2018. Prior to that, he worked as an Operations Clerk from 2013 to 2014 and a Client Service Associate from 2015 to 2018.
Chase has a Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California State University-Fullerton, and is an Orange Coast College Community Education Instructor and serves on the Board of Directors of San Clemente Village.

Carolyn Novotny, Director

Carolyn has been a supporter of San Clemente Village since the first meeting introducing The Village to San Clemente. She understands the importance of keeping our Senior Population healthy, independent, and thriving in their environment.  Her own mother is a Charter Member, first as a Social Member and now a full Member.  After retiring from over 35 years as an Insurance Broker, she is devoted to making sure that our Senior Population and their loved ones know their options when making some difficult decisions when life changes.

In her spare-time she has volunteered for many organizations and has been part of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association for the past 23 years.  She enjoys camping and gardening.

Paula Kohl, Director

Paula served on the San Clemente City Council Human Affairs Committee from 2017 to 2021 and organized presentations and discussion groups on the state of the city regarding homelessness, mental illness, drug addiction, suicide, senior needs, teen healthy choices,
youth activities, human trafficking, food insecurity, and COVID-19 impacts. She is the Treasurer of the San Clemente Rotary Club and serves on the Finance Committee of Community Outreach Alliance.

Having experienced her own daughter’s challenges with childhood cancer and Type 1 diabetes and witnessed that 7- year-old grow up to be a professional singer, Paula’s favorite saying is “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. Life is about learning to dance in the rain".