Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis International

2009-2010 District Committee Chairs

Administration Chairperson
The Administration Chairperson will primarily focus on getting club secretaries to accurately and timely report their activities through the monthly report and on using budgets for assessing the Clubs' progress through the year.
Administrative Chairperson
Paul Kassoff
430 Churchill Court Harleysville, PA 19438
C: (215) 272-3761
email
Aktion Club Administrator
The Committee of Aktion Clubs shall assist Kiwanis clubs and Divisions in establishing Aktion Clubs in conjunction with community agencies or organizations that serve the needs of people with disabilities and shall promote the concept of continuing and effective sponsorship upon the part of the sponsoring Kiwanis club(s). In it is our goal to:
  1. maintain and grow the clubs we have;
  2. build new clubs in all regions; and
  3. have Aktion club members at our Mid-Winter Conference, and District Convention
District Aktion Club Administrator
Luida Shearer
P.O. Box 141
Indiana, PA 15701
H: (724) 349-2747
email
Audit Chairperson
The committee on audit shall annually review the districts financial records and reports to insure compliance with generally accepted accounting practices and principals.Michael Czerwonka
936 Delene Rd
Rydal, PA 19046-3345
H: (215) 245-7264
B: (215) 885-2893
F: (215) 784-1652
email
Builders Club Administrator
The Committee on Builders Club shall assist Kiwanis clubs in establishing Builders clubs in junior high/middle schools and shall promote the concept of continuing an effective sponsorship upon the part of the sponsoring Kiwanis club. It is our goal to:
  1. maintain and grow the clubs we have;
  2. build new clubs in divisions where none exist;
  3. have each Builders club provide a program to their sponsoring Kiwanis club;
  4. have a committee member in each region to assist the District Administrator; and
  5. have Builders club members at our Mid-Winter Conference and District Convention.
District Builders Club Administrator
Jason Thomas
211 Saddle Ridge Dr
Harrisburg, PA 17110
C: (717) 215-9252
email
Circle K Club Administrator
The Committee on Circle K shall be responsible for carrying out the Circle K District organization's administrative functions in accordance with the Kiwanis District Board's approval. It is our goal to:
  1. maintain and grow the clubs we have;
  2. develop a database that will allow Pennsylvania Kiwanis to track current and former PACK members;
  3. have each Circle K club provide a program about Circle K to their sponsoring Kiwanis club; and
  4. have PACK members at Mid-Winter Conference and District Convention.
District Circle K Club Administrator
Jason McConney
525 Amhurst Square
Bensalem, PA 19020
H: (215) 942-0866
C: (267) 968-1004
email
Convention-District Co-Chairpersons
The Committee on the District Convention shall assist the District Board in formulating the official program and order of business for the conventions of the District. It is our goal to:
passionately promote this convention at Mid-Winter Conference (Hershey), and at all Regional Meetings.
District Convention Chairperson
J. Richard Eby
522 E Conestoga Street
New Holland, PA 17557
H: 717-354-7783
C: 717-808-6752
F: 717-354-3324
email
Richard Lopretto
482 Sunrise Blvd
Elizabethtown, PA 17022
H: 717-361-9642
C: 717-475-0466
F: 717-361-1884
email: mmrlop@aol.com
International Convention Co-Chairpersons
The On To International Convention Committee shall promote the Kiwanis International Convention and encourage all clubs to register at least two delegates. The committee shall work with the District Leadership to develop relevant promotional programs and materials that will lead to the successful achievement of the District's International convention attendance goals.

International Convention Co-Chairperson
Opal Schlappi
1105 Tallow Bottom Rd
Muncy, PA 17756
H: (570) 435-2325
email

International Convention Co-Chairperson
Carl Schlappi
1105 Tallow Bottom Rd
Muncy, PA 17756
H: (570) 435-2325
email
Interclub Chairperson
The Committee on Interclubbing shall work to ensure that Kiwanis clubs actively participate in Interclubbing on the division, region, district and international level. The committee shall provide clubs with ways and means to encourage Interclubbing. The committee shall also judge the Interclub contests for awards to be presented at District Convention. It is our goal to:
  1. have every Kiwanis club hold at least one Interclub monthly;
  2. have at least 50% of the division's clubs qualify for the George F. Laning Interclub Award; and
  3. have a minimum of two (2) Kiwanians from each division qualify for the Rudy Hoffman Award.
District Builders Club Administrator
Susan Grab
21 Tice Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
H: (717) 533-3307
email
Jamaica Connection Chairperson
The Jamaica Connection shall use the Fifth Object of Kiwanis (To provide through Kiwanis Clubs a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities) as its guide in bringing hands-on projects to our Kiwanis Clubs and members. The committee shall continue its work with the Jamaica Garden Blossom Project and encourage Kiwanis leaders to participate in the work camp sponsored in connection with Jamaica Kiwanis clubs. The committee will further work with the Hanover Kiwanis Club in support of its Bulgarian Orphanage Project.
District International Understanding Chairperson
Scott Arnold
1891 Industrial Park Rd
Mifflintown, PA 17059
H: 717-436-9474
C: 717-994-3844
email
Keystone Kiwanian
Charged with editing and publishing the Keystone Kiwanian, bulletin education, and bulletin utilization at the Division and on the Club level.
Editor Keystone Kiwanian
Charles de Bourbon
PO Box 293
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
H: (570) 424-6259
email
Kiwanis International Foundation Chairperson
The Committee on International Foundation shall encourage Kiwanis clubs to support the purposes and objectives of and contributions to the Kiwanis International Foundation. The Committee will publicize Kiwanis International's efforts to raise $3 million to finish our efforts to help eradicate iodine deficiency disorders through the IDD Free: Continuing the Kiwanis-family Commitment because 113,000 babies born each day deserve the best possible start. It is our goal to:
  1. have 100% participation of clubs in the Annual Club Gift Campaign;
  2. to have at least two (2) of the following in each division: Hixson ($1,000) and Tablet of Honor ($2,000);
  3. to promote the Foundation's programs at District Convention and Mid-Winter Conference; and
  4. raise $75,000 ($1 per member per month) toward the IDD Free Campaign.
District International Foundation Chairperson
Thomas Shott
1447 E Walnut St
Annville, PA 17003-2022
H: (717)867-4321
email
Key Leader
The Committee on Key leader shall promote the vision and mission of Kiwanis new youth leadership development program to the District's clubs. The committee shall encourage Kiwanis clubs to offer financial support for students they believes will benefit from the leadership weekend offered by Key Leader. It is our goal to:
  1. host successful Key Leader programs in our District;
  2. inform and educate our Kiwanis clubs about this new program via workshops at Mid-Winter Conference (Hershey) and District Convention (Erie); and
  3. have a student representative from Key leader provide remarks to the 2009 District Convention at Erie.


Key Leader Co-Chairperson
Matt Austin
163-D Churchhill Rd.
Turtle Creek, PA 15145
(H) 412-829-0270
email

Key Leader Co-Chairperson
Rick Sanker
411 1/2 Main St. Apt 211
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(H) 570-421-4726
email
K-Kids Administrator
The Committee on K-Kids shall assist Kiwanis clubs in establishing K-Kids clubs in elementary schools and shall promote the concept of continuing and effective sponsorship upon the part of the sponsoring Kiwanis club(s).
In 2007-08 it is our goal to:
  1. maintain and grow the clubs we have;
  2. build clubs in divisions where none exist;
  3. have each K-Kids club provide a program to their sponsoring Kiwanis club;
  4. have a committee member in each region to assist the District Administrator and
  5. have K-Kids members at the Mid-Winter Conference and District Convention.
Darlene Anderson
Darlene Anderson
1605B W Main Street
Norristown, PA 19403-3268
B: (610) 539-8550 × 184
H: (610) 676-0049
C: (484) 919-8788
email
Key Club Administrator
The Committee on Key Club shall be responsible for the proper carrying out of the Key Club District organization's administrative functions in accordance with the Kiwanis District Board's approval. It is our goal to:
  1. maintain and grow the clubs we have;
  2. achieve membership growth;
  3. have a Circle K club provide a "Key to College" program to at least 25 percent of our Key clubs;
  4. develop a database that will enable Pennsylvania Kiwanis to track our graduating Key clubbers, especially if they are pursuing higher education at a Pennsylvania college/university; and
  5. have Key Club members at the Mid-Winter Conference and District Convention.
District Key Club Administrator
Robert E. Bagans
320 Nicholas Pl
Sewickley, PA 15143
H & B: (412) 741-5455
email
Laws, Regulations & Resolutions Chairperson
The Committee on Laws, Regulations & Resolutions shall examine the District Bylaws and shall submit any recommendations concerning revisions thereof to the District Board, shall cooperate with the Board in drafting proposed amendments authorized by the Board, and shall make a report on all properly proposed amendments to the District Bylaws to be acted upon by any convention. The committee shall also cooperate with the Board in interpreting the spirit of the District's Bylaws and in securing the proper observance of obligations, standards, and practices arising there under, including the adjustment of any grievances.
The committee also will encourage club boards and the District Board to submit resolutions for consideration by the District Committee and the International Committee on Resolutions. The committee has the authority to create resolutions and to modify, combine, and edit all resolutions submitted by it. The membership of this committee shall include at least two (2) past District Officers, one of who shall be a Past District Governor. It is our goal to:
  1. have the District's bylaws amended to include additional reorganization items, and to change outdated terminology;
  2. have each Kiwanis club make certain that its bylaws are as current as possible;
  3. work with the Circle K and Key Club committees to make certain that their District Bylaws are in conformity with International and District bylaws.
Joseph Sobel
P.O. Box 828
Harrisburg, PA 17108
H: 717-234-2200
F: 717-234-2211
Leadership Education Chairperson
The Committee on Leadership Education shall assist the District Leadership in developing meaningful educational and training experiences for all Kiwanians at District Conventions and Conferences, organize and/or promote operations and leadership programs for incoming District and Club Officers, and promote continuing Kiwanis education within each club. It is our goal to:
  1. radically improve attendance at club officers education which begins in May 2009;
  2. provide effective workshops for club presidents and club secretaries at Mid-Winter Conference (Hershey) and District Convention (Erie); and
  3. explore and implement a K University style education program utilizing a core group of skilled educators and a blitz approach of seven sites across our District.
Leadership Education Co-Chairperson
Charles "Chas" Chase 3248 Hecktown Road
Bethlehem, PA 18020-2008
B: (610) 465-8569
H: (610) 866-6192
C: (610) 360-6334
email
Marketing and Public Relations Chairperson
The Committee on Public Relations shall concern itself with the material and the media by which the public shall receive a true knowledge of the objects, ideals, programs, and achievements of Kiwanis International and of the Districts and the clubs thereof. It is our goal to:
  1. brand Kiwanis as never before making our name synonymous with our defining statement, ‘Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child, and one community at a time';
  2. grow our contact list of professional marketing/public relations Kiwanis members who will be a contact for the Chair;
  3. to develop a database of publications, radio and television stations that can be disseminated to each Kiwanis club;
  4. to provide practical help for Kiwanis clubs to publicize their events; and
  5. to provide a Foundation for the Governor to share a Vision for Pennsylvania Kiwanis and to motivate its members to action.
Patti Loomis
Patti Loomis
165 Imperial Way
Edinboro, PA 16412
H: 814-734-1215
F: 814-273-4224
email
Past District Governors Chairperson
The Committee of Past District Governors shall consider and report to the District Board its conclusions on all matter referred to it. It shall initiate subjects for consideration and report to said Board its conclusions. A summary of its proceedings shall be provided to each member of the committee and to the District Governor and District Secretary. The committee shall meet at the time of the District Convention and may hold other meetings at the call of the chair.
The Committee of Past District Governors shall be composed of Past District Governors who are active, senior or privileged members of clubs within the District and a quorum of the committee shall be a majority thereof. This committee shall determine the method of selecting its chairman, who shall serve at the pleasure of the committee. The committee shall submit the name of the chairman so selected to the Governor-elect prior to October 1st.
Mary Edwards
Mary Edwards
205 Grace Street
Corry, PA 16407
H: 814-664-4972
C: 814-323-0963
email
Risk Management Chairperson
The District Risk Manager shall learn and understand the contents of the Liability Risk Management Packet and serve as a resource for the clubs; provide answers to basic questions and instruct the clubs on how to utilize the risk management materials provided; conduct workshops and training for the District (developed by Kiwanis International); regularly communicate with Kiwanis International Risk Management Representative regarding club activities and issues that arise; and attend the District Risk Manager Training provided by Kiwanis International.
The Risk Manager is a three (3) year position and should have a background in property/casualty insurance, or experience as an insurance agent, insurance company employee, or attorney familiar with negligence and liability law, or be a person with a good business background (possibly a business owner or manager).
Note: The Risk Manager may have an informal committee to assist him/her, but the Risk Manager is responsible to Kiwanis International in their duties.
Risk Management Chairperson
W. Michael Smith
The GST Group, Inc.
2291 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020-5758
email
B: (800) 220-2088 ext 111
H: (610) 834-1768
Web Master Chairperson
Charged with the development and upkeep of the District website, Internet technology education, Internet integration at the Division and Club level.
Web Master Chairperson
Neil A. Young
764 Knob Mountain Road
Berwick, PA 18603
H: (570) 752-2896
C: (570) 441-4890
F: (570) 752-8874
email
Young Children Priority One Chair
The Committee on Young Children Priority One will help clubs and Divisions create service projects helping children prenatal through age five. The committee will do this by educating club leaders on specific needs and projects, developing or maintaining relationships with other organizations that serve young children and their families, linking clubs to these organizations so that they can collaborate, and awarding or recognizing effective projects.
Amy Leonard
8061 Evelyn Street
Hummelstown, PA 17036
B: 717-533-4001 × 247
C: 717-379-9578
email