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Committees
In order to carry out all the projects that Kiwanis is involved with throughout the year, each member is asked to join one or more committees.

Committee NameDescriptionChairs
Board of Directors 2009/10  
Boys & Girls WorkRecommend allocation of funds for financial support for recipients: work with Kommandos t encourage member participation insuch programs/organizations.Brian Hunt, Erica Easterly
Boys & Girls-Sponsored Youth-Circle KSeek to establish Circle K Clubs in area Colleges & Universities encourage and promote current Circle KJames Hobbs
Boys & Girls-Sponsored Youth-Key ClubsSeek to establish Key Clubs in area High Schools & promote current Key Clubs.Rachel Fisher, Robert Dann, Thomas Hayslett
Club Administration-FellowshipPromote fellowship activities among members. 
Club Administration-HouseMeeting & Office space arrangements.John Behrmann
Club Administration-Human & Spiritual ValuesArrange for invocation at each meeting. Work withthe Program Committee to provide speakers/program for the relisious season's programs. Promote the Objects of KiwanisBo Walker
Club Administration-InterclubLead participation of members in visits to other Clubs, encourage our members to participate in other Kiwanis Club's community service projects and fund raising events, encourage members to attend District & Int'l meetings & conventions.Billy Dean
Club Administration-Laws, Regulations, InternationHandles proposed or required amendments to club bylaws for submission to the board & members, preparation of memorial & other resolutions. Study public & business matters & inform club on issues & recommend appropriate response for Board & Club action. 
Club Administration-Meeting ProgramArranging appropriate program for each weekly meetingCynthia Fagan, Leigh Todd
Club Administration-MusicResponsible for Song & Pledge leader for meetings and special programs.Bo Walker
Club Administration-Newsletter/WebpageDevelop NewsletterBarry Pearcy, James Hobbs
Club Administration-Past PresidentsAssisting the current officers & directors to maintain & build upon the traditional experiences of the past where these would help meet current challenges. Serve on the nominating committee. 
Club Administration-Reception/GreetersGreet members & guest at meetings.Stan Porter
Club Administration-Risk ManagementReview insurance coverage provided by International policy to confirm we are in compliance. Get certificates of insurance as required, etc.Arthur Dickerson
Community Services-Agricultural & ConservationPromote sound agriculture & conservation PraticesMatthew Williams
Community Services-Kommandosprovide service work project opportunies for club members to participate, for worthy(non-profit)organizations.Charles Young
Distinguished ServiceDistinguished Service Award. Members are past presidents and serve rotating term with two plus past president rotating off each year. 2 members elected to serve beginning 10/2009 will service until after committee work is done for 2011 DSA winner. 2008 members are Joyce Owens as Past President and John Henegar & Jim McCall with their term expiring after 2008 committee work completed. Hugh Prevost and Bobby Dann after 2009 committee work completed, Hap Harwell and Jeff Hollingsworth after 2010 c 
Educational AssistanceAdminister program, including selection of recipients for funding, collection & recomendation to board on handling of funds. 
Finance & Fund Raising-Audit CimmitteeAudit of Books yearly to confirm compliance.Laura Reid
Finance & Fund Raising-Club FinancePrepare annual budgets for Club and Youth Foundation and assistance in all financial matters.Marshall Harvey
Finance & Fund Raising-Duck RaceAdminister race & encourage support of members & Public.Doug Hightshue, John Bennett
Finance & Fund Raising-VendingAdminister the Vending Machine, encourage support of members and public in finding locations for vending company to place machines. 
Governor's BanquetAnnual Governor's Banquet 
Membership GrowthLead club to identify & recruit members, encourage participation & meeting attendanceBrent Taylor, John Henegar
Membership Mentoring, Celebrations & ConcernsIntroduce new members to Kiwanis members at meetings & help them get involved with committees & finding service areas of interest. Let the club members know of members who are ill or have concerns and celebrations, send cards. etc. Check newspaper for articles about members.Carol Cutright, Richardia Pierce
Membership Orientation & EducationHelp new members to nderstand Objects of Kiwanis, expectation of their involvement and financial oplications.Alan Derthick, Jeff Hollingsworth
Membership RetentionEnsure Kiwanis is meeting expectation & complete survey to see why members resign.Dan Bailey, Harry Harwell
Nominating CommitteeMake Nominations for Officers & Directors with consent of those nominated. The election of officers and directords, eccept the Secretary, shall be held at the annual meeting. Voting shall be by ballot and shall not be cumulative. Only active & senior members present and in good standing may vote. There shall be mp voting by proxy or absentee ballot.Dennis Brice
President Roast CommitteeRoast of PresidentDennis Brice
Public RelationsDevelop & Maintain Media cntacts,issue news releases and contart media & other means to acquaint ublic with objects & achievements of Kiwanis. Recognize corporate sponsors who have underwritten Kiwanis projects. Produce a brief brochure describing our Kiwanis club, its objectives(including the Objects of Kiwanis)and the value to the community to be used in recruitment of new members & speakers. Monitor website content & improvements. Inform the membership of committee activities & accomplishJules Kinder
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