Please note - Committees are still being put together for 2006-2007.  If you are a Member and are interested in one or more Committees, please send an email to Nancy Kolich at President@EscanabaKiwanis.org.  If you do not request a Committee or an additional Committee, you will be added to one Committee based on the prior year or on need. Thanks.

Youth Services Committee	Community Services Committee	Interclub Committee
Youth Leadership Workshop Subcommittee	Century Ride Subcommittee	Programs & House Committee
Sponsored Clubs Committee	Home & Garden Show Subcommittee	Finance Committee
Aktion Club Subcommittee	Special Olympics Subcommittee	Audit Subcommittee
Young Children Priority One Committee	Public Relations & Kiosk Committee	Budget Subcommittee
Human & Spiritual Values Committee	Membership & Education Committee	Past Presidents Committee

Youth Services Committee - Dorothy Kollmann, Chair      Youth.Services@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to support programs involving youth 6 through 18 years of age through funding and service hours in programs such as:

- Hockey & Baseball Team Sponsorship	- Youth Leadership Workshop [Subcommittee]
- YMCA Swim Programs	- Special Youth Programs in Schools and the Community
- YMCA Scholarship Campaign	- Programs for Children with Special Needs
- Bay Cliff Health Camp	- Bike Safety/Helmet Program
- Big Brothers / Big Sisters	- Summer Camp Programs

Scott Beaudry	Paddy Fitch	Glenn Pearson
Dennis Bowen	Don Lavelle	Dan Young
Bill Cox	Don Makowski	Rich Warner

Youth Leadership Workshop Subcommittee - Sherri Ide, Chair      Youth.Leadership@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to work with the local School Districts in the County to conduct a Youth Leadership Workshop for High School Sophomores.  Community leaders are used to interact and present activities and topics that build and encourage leadership qualities.  Subcommittee activities include:

- Confirmation of Workshop Dates	- Recruiting Counselors
- Confirmation of Facility and Food Services	- Arranging for Promotional Items
- Contacting School Principals	- Publicity including Kiwanis Literature for Chaperones & Counselors
- Setting Agendas & Schedule	- Providing Sponsored Clubs Literature to Attendees
- Setting Program & Presenters

Randy Allen	Jim Hermans	Brady Nelson
Sandy Buckland	Bill Jewell

Sponsored Clubs Committee - Estelle Smyth, Chair      Sponsored.Clubs@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to provide a support system for youth, for elementary though college-aged students, and for adults with developmental disabilities.  It is an effort to provide these groups with an positive alternative use of their time, to promote a desire for community service, and to encourage and build leadership skills.  Sponsored programs and activities include:

- Escanaba Junior High School Builders Club	- Aktion Club of Escanaba
- Holy Name Junior High School Builders Club	- Transportation & Hosting of Sponsored Guests To Our Meetings
- Escanaba High School Key Club	- Designation of Advisors for Builders Clubs, Key Clubs, & Circle K Clubs
- Mid-Peninsula High School Key Club	- Attendance at Sponsored Programs
- Bay College Circle K Club

Roni Beaudoin	Ed Dwyer	Dennis Pearson
Sue Beckon

Aktion Club Subcommittee - Dorothy Kollman, Chair      Aktion.Club@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to develop and support a Community Service Group composed of adults with developmental disabilities.  It provides an opportunity for these people to develop leadership skills and to perform community service.  Aktion Club concentrates on the abilities of people and not their disabilities.  Subcommittee activities include:

- Serving as Advisors to the Aktion Club	- Identifying Service Projects and Fundraisers
- Advisors give directions on conducting meetings	- Arranging Kiwanis supervision of Aktion Members
- Advisors arrange programs for Aktion Club meetings	- Communicating with Aktion Member Caregivers
- Setting up a rotation with other Kiwanis Clubs for Advisors	- Recruiting new Aktion Members and Advisors
- Partnering with Lakestate Industries for technical assistance

Vern Andrews

Dennis Bowen

Young Children Priority One Committee - Julie Mallard, Chair      Priority.One@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to provide funds and service hours to programs involving infants, toddlers, and preschoolers through age 5 such as:

- Supporting the "Parenting the First Year" Newsletter	- Raising Funds for "IDD", a Kiwanis Worldwide Service Project
- Supporting the "Community Foundation"	- Supporting the "Welcome Newborns Program" with MSU Extension
- Reading to Head Start Students	- Supporting Infant Safety Seat Inspection & Replacement Programs
- "Reading is Fundamental" Program with Head Start

Scott Beaudry

Pat Rudden

Human & Spiritual Values Committee - Francie Burns, Chair      Spritual.Values@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to foster human and spiritual values among Members and in the Community through projects such as:

- Invocations at City Council Meetings	- Spiritual Commentary using Kiwanis Literature for Meetings & Newsletter
- Clergy Appreciation Day	- Annual Update and Distribution of the Community Church Directory
- Salvation Army Christmas Bell Ringing	- Christmas Caroling

Scott Harmon	Dave Nemacheck	Tom Woodaz
Bill Hemes	Margaret Rittenburgh

Community Services Committee - Cheryl Thompson, Chair      Community.Services@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to support Projects and Events financially and with volunteer service that will benefit the entire community.  There are Subcommittees for Special Events such as the Special Olympics, the Century Bike Ride, and the Home & Garden Show.  Other activities and supported organizations include:

- Highway Cleanup in April, July, and October	- Red Cross
- Birthday Cards for Senior Citizens	- Cultural Activities in the Community
- Habitat for Humanity	- Safety Education and Crime Prevention
- Bonifas Fine Arts Center	- Alliance Against Violence and Abuse
- Delta County Historical Society	- Programs for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
- Veteran's Day Recognition	- Programs for Persons wirh Mental Illness
- Walk for Warmth

Randy Allen	Dennis Bowen	Debbie Mitchell
Vern Andrews	Jim Hermans	John Olson
Roni Beaudoin	Mary Leisner	Lori Seawright

Century Ride Bike Tour Subcommittee - Ed Dwyer, Chair      Century.Ride@EscanabaKiwanis.org            Committee Minutes
Mission - Co-sponsorship of the Century Bike Tour in association with the Delta County Chamber of Commerce.  Committee activities include:

- Contacting/Obtaining Sponsors	- Communication with the Media and Public Safety
- Designation of Teams and Awards	- Entertainment
- Registration	- Determining and Manning Routes

Scott Harmon

Cheryl Thompson

Home & Garden Show Subcommittee - Mary Beth Miller, Co-Chair; Winnie Sanville, Co-Chair      Home.Garden@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to organize and perform this event (which is the Club's largest annual fundraiser) with the participation of the complete Membership.  Subcommittee activities include:

- Food and Beverage Preparation	- Publicity
- Placemat Sponsorships	- Vendor Selection & Management
- Ticket Sales

Sandy Buckland	Lori Seawright	Jeff Waeghe
Dave Feathers	Estelle Smyth
Nancy Kolich	Jim Soderberg

Special Olympics Subcommittee - Paul Fix, Chair      Special.Olympics@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to organize the Annual Upper Peninsula Special Olympics Basketball Tournament.  Winning Teams are eligible to participate in the State Special Olympics Games.  Subcommittee activities include:

- Partnering with the Special Olympic Coordinator	- Entertainment
- Organization of the Tournament Days	- Concession Sales
- Friday Supper & Saturday Lunch	- Recruitment of Referees and Medical Coordinators
- Opening Ceremonies	- Recuitment of K-Family Club Members
- Score & Time Keeping	- Publicity

Vern Andrews	Mary Crawford	Bill Jewell
Erik Bessonen	Roy Hivala	Dorothy Kollmann

Public Relations & Kiosk Committee - Julie Mallard, Chair      Public.Relations@EscanabaKiwanis.org                                                                               

Mission - to raise the awareness in the Community of the Club and to inform and educate Members regarding Kiwanis through activities such as:

- Providing News Releases and Photos to Local Media	- Promoting Recognition of Member Accomplishments in the Media
- Assisting Other Committees with PR for their Events	- Maintaining the Public Kiosk of Community Leaders
- Publishing a Monthly Newsletter	- Maintaining the Club Website
- Developing Club Informational Materials

Pat Rudden

Membership & Education Committee - Dennis Bowen, Chair      Membership@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to attract new Members, retain current Members, and maintain the Club History with activities such as:

- Conducting Initiation Ceremonies	- Monitoring the progress with the Sponsor of each New Member
- Providing Guests with Information about Kiwanis	- Identifying and contacting Members who are absent without notice
- Making literature and Membership Applications available	- Maintaining the Club History
- Meeting with Prospective Members to explain and promote Kiwanis

Interclub Committee - Ken Myllyla, Chair      Interclub@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to arranges and encourages Members to attend Inter-Club Meetings with other Kiwanis Clubs in the Division and Sponsored Clubs.  Committee activities include:

- Visiting all Clubs in Division 24 to earn the Round Robin Award	- Visiting all Sponsored Clubs regularly and support their growth and activities
- Encouraging all Club Members to attend 1+ Inter-Clubs per year

Bill Jewel

Don Lavelle

Bob Nepper

Programs & House Committee - Brady Nelson, Chair      Programs@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to organize and schedule the meeting programs and prepare the meeting room before each meeting.





Finance Committee - Cheryl Thompson, Chair      Finance@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to assist the Treasurer when necessary with duties such as:

- Drafting the Annual Budget for Board approval by October 1st.	- Recommending fundraising activities
- Drafting general guidelines for administrative and service acccounts	- Arranging and conducting the Annual Audit as per the Bylaws
- Setting up the ongoing accounting and budget process

Sue Beckon	Dorothy Kollmann	Brady Nelson
Nancy Kolich	Ken Myllyla	Lori Seawright

Audit Subcommittee - Sue Beckon, Ken Myllyla, Co-Chairs

Mission - Auditing.

Sue Beckon

Ken Myllyla

Budget Subcommittee - Nancy Kolich, Chair    

Mission - Budgeting.

Dorothy Kollmann	Lori Seawright	Cheryl Thompson
Brady Nelson

Past Presidents Committee - Jim Hermans, Chair; Pat Rudden, Liason to Board       Past.Presidents@EscanabaKiwanis.org

Mission - to serve as an advisory group for the Board of Directors and Club Members.  The Chair of this Committee is the Immediate Past President who calls the group together for meetings.  If the Chair does not call for a meeting when required, another Past President may do so.  Committee activites include:

Nominating Officers and Board Members	Making special event arrangements (eg. Governor's visit, etc.)
Reviewing and recommending changes to the Bylaws	Designating annually a Past President as Liason to the Board
Advising the Board on liability and other insurance matters

Vern Andrews	William Hemes	Barry Ness
Dennis Bowen	Jim Hermans	Paul Opkerkuch
Ed Dwyer	Warren Isaacson	Richard Ostrander
John Filoramo	Dorothy Kollman	Dennis Pearson
Paul Fix	Ken Myllyla	Pat Rudden
Phil George	Dave Nemachek	Jim Soderberg
Craig Gierke	Robert Nepper	Tom Woodaz