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2005-2006 Club Committees

Committee Chair Description
Cheer Jim Aylor (Chair), "All of Us" Organizes Club special events and social activities outside of regularly scheduled Club meetings. Such events include family bowling nights, Club annual holiday party, Club Charter Night, and other fun gatherings and events.
Community Programs Dick Ruprecht (Chair), Chris Van DeMoortel, Sue Kirk Organizes and participates in special events in the community to help to bring public awareness of the Bethesda Kiwanis Club. These events generally include the annual Veterans’ Day observance and Memorial Day ceremony, as well as other events that the committee deems appropriate.
Directory Greg Miele  (Chair), Gary Boswell, Liz Quinn Publishes and distributes Club Membership Directory and electronic versions of Club Roster on a timely basis..
Fund Raising Bob Quinn (Chair), Jim Leder (Emeritus), Gary Boswell, Jim Aylor, Scott Brewer, Nicole Carr, Ann Black Coordinates and organizes annual Golf Outing and other Foundation fundraisers so that the Club can continue to provide financial support to children in the community and throughout the world.
Giving (grants) Gary Boswell (Treasurer), Laura Sildon, John Beck Coordinates Club activities with Bethesda Kiwanis Foundation, and ensures timely nomination and sponsorship of grantees.
House Pat Tiede (Secretary), Bob Gradle, John Ratnavale, Chuck Carlsen Maintains house account, notifies Tragara of anticipated head count before meetings and of meeting cancellations, takes attendance at meetings and maintains attendance records for Club, reports monthly attendance to the Club Secretary for the Monthly Report, sets up and breaks down for Club meetings.  Maintains house supplies.

Interclubs

Chris Van DeMortel (President-Elect), Bob Cressy

Organizes and promotes interclubbing throughout the Division and the district so that Club members will gain and maintain an appreciation for the breadth and depth of Kiwanis and the K-Family. Encourages interclubbing with Kiwanis Sponsored Youth members in order to build unity throughout the K-Family.

KeeNotes

George Patterson

Transcribes the Club’s weekly newsletter, Kee-Notes, and enters publication in any Division, District or International club newsletter competitions.

Membership

Jeanne Smith (Chair), Scott Brewer, Bob Cressy

Responsible for Club membership growth and retention. Activities include recruiting, indoctrination (induction and orientation). Recommends membership growth goals to the Club President and Board of Directors.  Educates members and others about the rich history of the Bethesda Kiwanis Club and Foundation.

Programs

Jeanne Smith (Chair), Scott Brewer, Robby Brewer

Arranges for programs (speakers and other entertaining guests) at regular weekly Bethesda Kiwanis meetings. Coordinates with the Public Relations Committee to promote special programs throughout the community and the Division.

Public Relations

Shira Oler (Chair), George Patterson

Helps to ensure that the public receives, through the media and other means, the Objects, goals, programs, and achievements of Kiwanis International and the Club. Publishes Club brochures for distribution to any interested parties. Promotes Club special programs throughout the community.
Spiritual Aims Bill Hague and John Walker To remind and encourage members to live by the first Object of Kiwanis, that is, “To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life”and to promote programs which reinforce this important Object of Kiwanis.

Sponsored Organizations and Programs (including Key Clubs)

Jeanne Smith (Chair), Dick Ruprecht, Johnathan Davis, George Spicer

Devises ways and means to establish and support K-Kids clubs in elementary schools, Builders Clubs in middle schools, Key Clubs in high schools, Circle K clubs in universities and colleges, and Aktion Clubs in the handicapped community. Finds ways the Club can help boys and girls adjust themselves to their environment and become adapted to the social, economic, and moral demands they may encounter.

Webmaster

Ben Schlesinger (Chair), Pat Tiede

Manages and final-edits the Club's award-winning website, www.BethesdaKiwanis.com and publishes KeeNotes, the Club Calendar and List of Speakers; works with Club Officers and Committee Chairs to ensure Club website is timely and up to date, and publishes all necessary changes.

Young Children Priority One Debbie Van Horn (Chair), Liz Quinn, Stephanie McCabe, Pat Norry Suggests methods and means for the Club to render effective services to children – prenatal to age five. Initiates and oversees Young Children: Priority One Club service projects.

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