| The Committee on
Club Meetings and Administration Chairman: Lorie Vega
This committee is responsible for
providing the most effective club meeting possible. Areas of focus should include the club
meeting program, physical, reception, fellowship, and inter-club relations, as well as
other areas that the committee may deem pertinent.
The
Committee On Community & Youth Services
Chairman:
Julia Campbell
This
committee should implement projects on the arts, business affairs, citizenship, civic
improvement, community beautification, conservation, health, international understanding,
literacy, public affairs, safety, or help for senior citizens and disabled persons.
Popular projects include Special Olympics, Meals on Wheels, issues forums and youth
exchange. This committee also should implement projects that address school-aged youth.
Projects can address academics, advocacy, career exploration, character education and
citizenship, club activities, health, hobbies, leadership development, literacy,
mentoring, prevention of drug abuse, or sports and recreation. Popular projects include
sponsoring sports teams, Terrific Kids, Bring Up Grades, Hugh O'Brian Youth leadership
seminars, scholarships, mentoring and career days.
Some of the Community & Youth Services
sponsored by our club:
The Committee on Finance and
Fund Raising
Chairman: Bill Higgins
This committee is responsible for
preparing a budget of estimated income and expenses for submission to the board of
directors, as well as any recommendations it may have on financial matters of the club. It
is also responsible for securing the funds necessary to meet budget requirements.
The
Committee on Human and Spiritual Values
Chairman:Stan Winarski
This committee should implement
projects that support spiritual development, provide human companionship and comfort, or
offer counseling and guidance. Projects can encourage interfaith and interdenominational
religious activity, such as prayer, but should not support a specific religious sect.
Popular projects include prayer breakfasts, layman of the year awards, transportation to
religious services, visits to nursing homes, and support of grief counseling.
The
Committee on Membership Growth and Education
Chairman: Bill Black
This committee should strive to
increase membership according to the standards provided in the bylaws. The committee
should consider all Membership information Forms and submit its recommendations to the
board of directors. The committee should also develop an effective orientation and
induction ceremony for new members and promote regular attendance by all members at club
meetings.
The
Committee on Public Relations
Chairman: Monte Correll
This committee is responsible for
helping to ensure that the public receives, through media and other means, the objects,
goals, programs, and achievements of Kiwanis International and the club.
The Committee on Scholarships
Chairman: Baxter Simmons
The
Committee on Sponsored Programs
Chairman: Al Baker
This committee shall devise ways and
means to establish and support K-Kids Clubs in elementary schools, Builders Clubs in
junior high or middle school, Key Clubs in high schools, and Circle K Clubs in
universities and colleges, and should encourage and promote the activities of all Aktion
Clubs, K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Clubs and Circle K Clubs sponsored by the club. The
committee should include the Kiwanis club advisors to sponsored Circle K, Key Club,
Builders Club and Aktion club.
The
Committee on Young Children: Priority OneChairman: Frank Dulong
This committee should implement
projects to children, prenatal through age five. Projects can address maternal and child
health, child care, early development, nutrition, parenting education and support,
advocacy, pediatric trauma, or safety. Popular projects include encouraging literacy,
assisting child care and Head Start programs, distributing the home-safety checklist,
educating the public about Shaken Baby Syndrome, and building or repairing playgrounds.
Some of the projects sponsored by our club:
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