District Board Committees

There are standing and special committees authorized by the Board of Trustees. At the same time of authorizing any committee, the Board of Trustees, upon the advice of the Governor, shall designate the duties of such a committee. The Governor assigns board members to committees.

Standing Committees

Executive Committee

Performs such administrative duties and exercises administrative power delegated to it by the Board of Trustees. Reports its actions to the next meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Committee Chair: Helen Liu
Secretary: Dan Hamm
Members: Naomi Makishi
Kiwanis Advisor: Robert Bagans and Kristina Badali

Contests, Awards, Recognitions, and Scholarships

Revises and promotes contest, award, recognition, and scholarship forms. Assists with the check-in of awards at the District Convention/Leadership Conference.

Committee Chair: Michael Hizny
Secretary: Rosemarie Westcott
Members: Alexis Burkland, Samantha Earley, Jana Mahon
Kiwanis Advisor: Melody Wilson

Kiwanis Family Relations

Improves communications, cooperation, and recognition between different branches of the Kiwanis Family. Finds ways to get Key Club more involved with the other branches through service..

Committee Chair: Morgan Allison
Secretary: Sarah Scalercio
Members: Alison Dumek, Brianna Landis, Tessa Rhinehart
Kiwanis Advisor: Timothy Hoffman

Projects

Improves knowledge of the Major Emphasis Program (March of Dimes, UNICEF, Children's Miracle Network, and anything to do with the service initiative. Helps promote and recognize exceptional service projects in general.

Committee Chair: Marisa Lombardo
Secretary: Andi Davis
Members: Michael Galperin, Gina Girio
Kiwanis Advisor: Stephanie DiDomenico

Technology

Enhances the district website and web portal. Promotes and educates Key Club using technology and online resources on a monthly basis.

Committee Chair: Naomi Makishi
Secretary: Drew Cooper
Members: Elizabeth Smolinski, Max Mazurowski, Manaswita Tappata, Vamshi Voruganti
Kiwanis Advisors: David and Cathy Szymanski

District Operations

Reviews and revises district bylaws, policies, and report forms. Comes up with new ideas to promote KC Cash.

Committee Chair: Dan Hamm
Secretary: Michael Hizny
Members: Alexis Burkland, Alison Dumek, Drew Cooper, Morgan Allison, Samantha Earley
Kiwanis Advisor: Kristina Badali

Theme and Design

Comes up with decorations, themes, etc. throughout the year. Specifically, designs/orders ICON shirts, comes up with ideas for ICON accessories, and decides on the theme/decorations for next year's DCLC.

Committee Chair: Elizabeth Smolinski
Secretary: Manaswita Tappata
Members: Gina Girio, Marisa Lombardo, Max Mazurowski, Rosemarie Westcott
Kiwanis Advisor: Patricia Black

Youth Serving Youth (YSY) Project

Promotes new YSY project among clubs and ensures all information is updated about it. Comes up with ideas for a YSY project for next year.

Committee Chair: Michael Galperin
Secretary: Brianna Landis
Members: Andi Davis, Jana Mahon, Tessa Rhinehart, Sarah Scalercio, Vamshi Voruganti
Kiwanis Advisor: Bob Orlando

District Convention/Leadership Conference Committees

Group Leadership Breakouts

Develops and organizes the District Convention/Leadership Conference group breakout sessions for attendees.

Committee Chair: Andi Davis
Secretary: Alexis Burkland
Members: Sarah Scalercio, Samantha Earley
Kiwanis Advisor: Kristina Badali

Meet and Greet/Open House

Develops and organizes the District Convention/Leadership Conference Meet and Greet and Open House for attendees.

Committee Chair: Alison Dumek
Secretary: Jana Mahon
Members: Morgan Allison, Drew Cooper, Max Mazurowski
Kiwanis Advisor: Ryan Hartman

Modules/Workshops

Develops and organizes the District Convention/Leadership Conference workshop leadership modules for attendees.

Committee Chair: Gina Girio
Secretary: Elizabeth Smolinski
Members: Manaswita Tappata, Marisa Lombardo, Brianna Landis
Kiwanis Advisor: Timothy Hoffman

Service Fair

Organizes District Convention/Leadership Conference’s annual Service Fair.

Committee Chair: Tessa Rhinehart
Secretary: Michael Galperin
Members: Vamshi Voruganti, Michael Hizny
Kiwanis Advisor: Mary Sue Hoffman