Rotary Club 13 Committee Structure

AMBASSADOR
Encourage attendance at regular meetings or make-up attendance when a meeting is missed. Furthermore, responsibilities include ensuring that any Rotarian who is ill or hospitalized receives cards, letters, and/or visits from fellow members, when appropriate. Ambassadors also follow up on recent graduates from the Tyrotarian Classification to insure continued involvement in club activities.
Chair: John Platt
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

BOY SCOUTS
Sponsor the R. J. DeLano Boy Scout Troop. This troop is for orthopedically handicapped boys who could not otherwise participate in the scouting program. Approximately five Rockhurst College students assist the scoutmaster.
Chair: Matt Gettys
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

CAMP ENTERPRISE
Plan and execute a 2-day session at the Rotary Youth Camp for approximately 100 high school seniors each fall. The purpose of this seminar is to educate these young people in the principles of America's free enterprise system. Talent is needed in the following areas: planning sports and talent activities; transportation scheduling; discussion group leaders; panelists and counselors; program content.
Chair: Dick Harmes
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

CAMP GROUNDS
Involve members in maintenance/upkeep of "grounds"; keeping trees, shrubs trimmed; seek donations of seed, fertilizer, lawn care chemicals, plus plants to replace those that die; develop an ongoing grounds maintenance and long-range tree replacement program.
Chair: John Malinee
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

CAMP MAINTENANCE
Review maintenance needs at Rotary Youth Camp. Plan workday assignments. Committee members take responsibility for specific projects ach workday.
Chair: Marc Horner
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

CAMP OPERATIONS
Assign committee members to coordinate with specific summer user groups on a year-round basis, so we can know and understand groups' special needs and limitations better; help them design their summer session to make it more meaningful to them.
Chair: Denny Bolte
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

COMMUNITY SERVICE
Research new ideas for community service projects that heretofore have not been recognized by our Club. Select projects that have a wide appeal and high potential for positively affecting our community.
Chair: Peter Ho
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

ANNUAL BLOOD DRIVE
Chair: Jay Menitove

BILL BROWN WARM CLOTHING DRIVE
Chair: Bob Weir

SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING
Chair: Jerry Cooke

CONFERENCE/CONVENTION
Promote attendance at the annual District 6040 Conference in April or May; promote attendance at the Rotary International Convention held in May/June.
Co-Chair: Tom Terry
Board Liaisons: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

CONSTITUTION/LEGAL AFFAIRS
Review and make recommendations to the Board of Directors on all matters of legal nature affecting the Club. Handle any grievance a member may feel against the operation of the Club-including the status of his/her membership.
Chair: Bob Kroenert
Vice Chair: Woody Davis
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

DOWNTOWN
As The Downtown civic club, we have a responsibility to take part in any major effort to improve the area. Working with other civic organizations or acting on our own, this committee should develop one or two projects a year to make downtown more active and attractive.
Chair: Evie Craig
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

ECOLOGY
Establish environmental leadership and awareness for Club members and community. Target issues to develop projects that will impact the environment favorably in the metro area. The goal is to have an environment of the highest quality in the Greater Kansas City area.
Chair: Tom Dunn
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

EDUCATION EXCELLENCE
To help improve Kansas City School District teacher and student performance and appreciation, by presenting awards to staff and student members of the most improved high school(s), junior high school(s) and five (5) elementary schools in the system. The Education Excellence Committee presents the Rotary meeting program during the last half of the year.
Chair: Doug Nelson
Board Liaisons: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

ENTERTAINMENT
Plan social events of interest to Club 13 members and their spouses. There is traditionally a formal Christmas dinner/dance, a family picnic in September at the Rotary Youth Camp, and assistance with the annual Changing of the Guard (COG) banquet, which will be under the direction of the new, incoming President. Also, there may be other events this committee will be called on for assistance.
Co-Chair: Sally Bibb
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

FIRESIDE
Arrange at least three Fireside meetings per year: one in homes of host Rotarians during January/February; one at Club meeting (in lieu of speaker) in August; and one at business locations of members in May/June (in lieu of meetings). Form letter and suggested format are available from the Rotary office.
Chair: Pete Burgess
Board Liaisons: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

GREATER KANSAS CITY DAY/ROYAL ROUND UP
Major fundraising events selling special editions of the Kansas City Star to raise money for the Rotary Youth Camp. The American Royal is a partner for the Royal Roundup for Kids.
Chair: Terry O'Toole
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

GREETING/MEETING ARRANGEMENTS
Be part of the group appointed to greet each person attending a Rotary meeting. The chairperson will assign specific meeting dates and ensure that at least three Tyrotarians are included in each group. Badges, flag and banner need to be set for meetings as well as take down and storing of equipment.
Chair: Keith Smith
Co-Chair: Dan Doty
Co-Chair: Matt Meyer
Divison Leader: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

HISTORY
To preserve, display, promote and share the Club's history from 1910 to present. Catalogue and identify Club photos, films, and news stories, and organize all material.
Chair: Scott Corbin
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

INSURANCE
Review and continually update necessary coverage for the Club, Youth Camp, and directors and officers of the Club and Camp. Secure quotes and place insurance as required each year.
Chair: Richard Atlas
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

INTERNATIONAL SERVICE
Make arrangements for Rotary hosts for international visitors, host metro area American Field Service (AFS) students at a weekly luncheon meeting. It is also the Committee's responsibility to work with the district committee on the Group Study Exchange (GSE) and Friendship Exchange programs.
Chair: Kamran Jahansh
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE
Coordinate annual short-term youth exchange program between youth of Club 13 member families and friends and metro area families and youth from Rotary families in designated foreign countries.
Chair: Bill Buckner
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

INVOCATION
Arrange for an appropriate invocation for all Rotary meetings, and when necessary, suitable memorials for those members who are deceased.
Chair: Dan Doty
Board Liaisons: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

LITERACY KANSAS CITY
Support the goal of teaching adults to read by working in partnership with Literacy Kansas City. Our committee serves by encouraging volunteers to tutor individual students, by providing volunteers for Literacy Kansas City's committees and board positions.
Chair: Bob Edwardson
Board Liaisons: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

MEMBERSHIP C & Q
Determine legitimacy of classifications for new member proposals; determine possible conflicts with present members; investigate classifications; evaluate business and personal ethics of candidates. Recommend qualified prospects to Board of Directors for final approval.
Chair: Jim McKee
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Maintain a strong Club membership by continually reviewing the club roster of filled and unfilled classifications. Urge members to submit prospects for membership. Follow-up on all referrals to Club 13 for new members.
Chair: Chuck Vog, Jr.
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

MEMORIAL
Plan and conduct an activity at the Youth Camp annually to honor Rotarians who have passed away during the year. This event usually takes place in mid-May and replaces the weekly luncheon meeting.
Co-Chair: Jim Porter
Co-Chair: Charlie Schleicher
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

MUSIC
Arrange for music at weekly meeting—song leadership and piano accompaniment. Arrange for special events.
Chair: Dodie Jacobi
Board Liaisons: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION
Present a program to new members that is interesting and informative on matters of Rotary with particular emphasis on Club 13 activities and objectives. A new member meeting is scheduled each month.
Chair: Rick Beyer
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

PHOTOGRAPHY
Take photos of Club award and member recognition ceremonies, speakers, and Club activities and events, to be used for the Buzz Saw, preservation of Club history and National R. I. publication. Take photos for roster.
Chair: Jerry Crabtree
Board Liaisons: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

PROGRAM
Arrange suitable speakers and programs for regular Thursday luncheon meetings. Assist in planning programs and scheduling for special meetings such as committee programs: Education Excellence, Fireside, Entertainment, Children's Christmas Party, AFS, etc. Make sure every week is planned and booked.
Chair: Steve Burger
Vice Chair: Vincent Rawson
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

PROJECT YOUTH ENDOWMENT
Major fund raising effort for the Rotary Youth Camp and the Kansas City Rotary Camp Foundation.
Chair: Jim Porter
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

PUBLIC RELATIONS
Obtain coverage by the local media regarding special Club 13 projects and speakers. List of speakers and biographical material is furnished by the Program Committee chairperson and/or the Rotary Office.
Chair: Scott Wagner
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

PUBLICATIONS
Publish weekly newsletter, the Buzz Saw, and annual Membership Roster. Find items of interest about members, promote upcoming programs and committee meetings, cover each week's meeting and special events.
Chair: Jim Holmberg
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

RECREATIONAL FELLOWSHIP
To promote recreational activities, hobbies and sports among Rotarians.
Chair: Gene Freeman
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

SPRING GOLF CLASSIC
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

FALL GOLF OUTING
Chair: Terry O'Toole
Board Liaisons: Ron Trachsel & Fred Drummond

R. I. FOUNDATION/PAUL HARRIS/ BENEFACTORS/SCHOLARSHIP
Publicize availability of scholarships, fellowships and other educational awards available each year from the Rotary International Foundation. This information should be submitted to metro area colleges and universities. Interview and recommend candidates to the district for scholarships; continue to promote Club 13's participation as a Friend of the Foundation by contributing to the R.I. Foundation. Promote R.I. Paul Harris Fellow Program and R.I. Benefactor program. Work to increase the number of Paul Harris Fellows in Club 13.
Chair: Rowland Nofsinger
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

ANNUAL GIVING
Chair: Tom Terry
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

GRANTS
Chair: Bob Garner
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

PERMANENT FUND
Chair: Dave Norton
Board Liaisons: Ford Nelson

SCHOLARSHIPS
Chair: Tom Davis

ROTARACT
Organize University students to conduct service projects and professional development projects in our community.
Chair: Eric Frye
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon

SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS
Collect pairs of new shoes for children in orphanages throughout the world.
Chair: Susan Bell

TECHNOLOGY
Help our entire club get up to, if not in front of, the curve on technology.
Chair: David McCaughey
Board Liaisons: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

TYROTARIAN
Integrate new members into Club service and activities during their first year. Coordinate tyrotarian to register and introduce guests & visiting Rotarians weekly.
Chair: Brent Caswell
Board Liaisons: Chris Boland & Steve Burger

VOCATIONAL SERVICE
Develop projects that will promote high ethical standards in all businesses and occupations; promote vocational awareness; and provide career development opportunities for the new generation.
Chair: John Coil
Co-Chair: Mary Kingsley
Board Liaisons: Jan Canterbury & Myron Sildon