2023-2024 LEADERSHIP TEAMS CLUB LEADERSHIP Mission Statement: The Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club is a service organization committed to community enrichment through the support and development of programs that focus on four major areas. (1) Prevention of child abuse: (2) Youth development and education: (3) Americanism; and (4) Community outreach for health, housing, hunger, social services & mentoring. PRESIDENT - Thad Peterson
BOARD MEMBERS – Charlie Septer, Dave Berry, Ed Leary, Marjorie Stephenson, Bill Nelson, Ron Schildge, Jack Wilson, Bob Schick, Richard Gwyn, Chuck Riehl, Lisa McDonald FOUNDATION LEADERSHIP Mission Statement: The Foundation, a 501 (C)3 organization, was created to receive tax-deductible* contributions which supplement fundraising from Club activities for charitable giving. Contributions can be made by cash or through the transfer of appreciated securities. Donations that are unrestricted allow The Exchange Club to direct funds to charities of their choice, or they can be restricted to charities of the donor’s choice. Either way, the money will support the needs of the community that we live in and enjoy so much. The Foundation also sponsors and oversees the Angel Oak Award Banquet and the Grants Award Night. *Foundation donations are tax deductible, whereas donations to the Exchange Club itself are not. CHAIRMAN – Ray Hoover BOARD MEMBERS – Bob Leggett, Thad Peterson, Rich Boss, Lisa McDonald, Bob Mason, Charlie Septer 2023-2024 SERVICE COMMITTEES YOUTH AND EDUCATION Mission Statement: The Youth and Education Committee helps to improve the quality of education and educational opportunities for students on John’s and Wadmalaw Islands. This is carried out via:
CHAIR-Ed Leary, VICE CHAIR-Ed Brett. MEMBERS: Phyllis Barber, Ed Rigtrup, Art Doughty, Chris Strobel, Lisa Owens, Robert Quagliato COMMUNITY OUTREACH - HEALTH AND HOUSING Mission Statement: Evaluate and allocate funds to health and housing organizations serving and making the most positive impact on disadvantaged residents of Johns and Wadmalaw Islands. Deliberations consider but may not be limited to:
CHAIR-Bob Schick. MEMBERS: Frank Farfone, Derek Fyfe, Dennis Giannos, Russ Preston, Walter Sewell, Tom Berghausen COMMUNITY OUTREACH - HUNGER AND MENTORING Mission Statement: This committee’s mission supports our neighbors in need on Johns and Wadmalaw Islands through the charitable organizations distributing food and providing other necessary support. This may include families with temporary needs as well as seniors and disabled neighbors facing ongoing needs. We support over a dozen organizations reaching out to over 3000 people each year. CHAIR-Dave Berry, VICE CHAIR-TBD. MEMBERS: Phyllis Barber, John Sellinger, Carmine DeGennaro, Mela Wyeth, Shirley Salvo, Chris Strobel CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION Mission Statement: The Child Abuse Prevention Committee supports and works with existing and potential grantees to assess how they can best serve Johns and Wadmalaw Islands in the area of Childhood Abuse Prevention. CHAIR-Charles Septer, VICE CHAIR-Bob Mason. MEMBERS: Kevin Boyle, Dick Fleming, Ray Hoover, Geof Woglom, John Reock, Ed Rigtrup, Roy Sessions, Joy Millar, Derek Fyfe, Bob Glen, John Sesody AMERICANISM Mission Statement: The Americanism Program of Service promotes pride in our country, appreciation for the freedoms granted to American Citizens, and gratitude to the men and women who serve or have served in the Armed Forces. Americanism celebrates this country’s rich and unique heritage that inspires unity from coast to coast. The Americanism Committee oversees the honoring of South Carolina Fallen Heroes at meetings and by displaying over 120 US flags on all Holidays at various locations on Seabrook, Kiawah, and Johns Islands. CHAIR-Jack Wilson-Chair, VICE CHAIR-Bob Leggett. MEMBERS: Ron Schildge, Ed Rigtrup, Richard Gwyn, Todd Andersen 2023-2024 ADMINISTRATIVE, OPERATIONS & FUNDRAISING COMMITTEES HANDBOOK & ADVERTISING SALES Mission Statement: Recruit and train Club Members to sell new ads and renew existing advertisers. Determine ad rates. Ad sales are this club’s biggest source of fundraising dollars. CHAIR- Richard Gwyn MEMBERS: Jack Wilson-Ad Sales Lead, Wayne Billian-Coordinator, Ed Brett-Nonrevenue TEAM CAPTAINS: Bob Leggett, Roger Steel, Jack Wilson, Bill Nelson, Bob Quagliato, John Reock, Bruce VanVoorhis SALES TEAM: Herbert Boehm, Bob Glenn, Steve Haines, Bob Leggett, Bruce VanVoorhis, Tony Mazzola, Nancy Schibler, Roy Sessions, Chris Stephenson, Jay Miller, Jim Newton, Stephen Penhkus, Roger Steel, Ken Steen, Coby VanDeGraaf, David Cruse, Ray Hoover, Bill Huff, Jack Wilson, Bill Nelson, Alan Armstrong, Wayne Billian, Carmine DeGennaro, Ed Leary, Kevin Boyle, Jim Dywer, Joy Millar, John Reock, Bob Schick, Frank Farfone, Ken Kavanaugh, Ron Schildge, Bob Speziale, Bruce VanVoorhis MEMBERSHIP Mission Statement: Recruit and retain Exchange Club members
CHAIR - Chuck Riehl. MEMBERS: Phyllis Barber, Nancy Schibler, David Cruse, Joe Thompson, Scott Lee, Dennis Giannos, Bill Good COMMUNICATIONS Mission/ Purpose: Inform existing members, prospective members, and the public of major activities/accomplishments of the Exchange Club. Assist in increasing membership and attracting contributions.
CHAIR - Lisa McDonald. MEMBERS: Thad Peterson, Bob Leggett SPEAKERS Mission Statement: Secure and schedule speakers for Club's dinners, manage logistics and audio-visual requirements for speaker, welcome and introduce the speaker CHAIR – TBD. MEMBERS: David Cruse, Bob Speziale, Scott Lee, Derek Fyfe, Bob Mason, Roy Sessions, Bill Nelson ACTIVITIES Mission Statement: Plan activities and recruit volunteers for special activities, including the Holiday Party, Bohicket Run, Members' Social Golf Outing, Veterans Day Charitable Golf Tournament, and our premier event, the Angel Oak Award Banquet. CHAIR - Marjorie Stephenson, VICE CHAIR – TBD. MEMBERS: Cathy Cleary, Wes Cleary, Bill Nelson, Chuck Riehl VETERAN’S DAY CHARITABLE GOLF EVENT Mission Statement: Honor veterans who have served the country and raise money to support the Ralph Johnson Veteran’s Hospital and the Friends of Fisher House CHAIR – Alan Armstrong, VICE CHAIR – TBD. MEMBERS: Wayne Billian, Carmine DeGennaro, Joe Thompson, Dave Woodman BOHICKET 5K & HALF MARATHON Mission Statement: Organize the annual Bohicket 5k and Half Marathon Event which is a source of fundraising dollars for this club. CHAIR – Pat Welch, VICE CHAIR – Bill Nelson DINNERS AND SURVEYS Mission/ Purpose: Coordination of Exchange Club Dinner meetings including scheduling, invitations, dinner event support, and post- dinner program critique surveys. Liaise with the Seabrook Club and other venues. Provide pre and post dinner attendance counts. Provide meeting night support for audio visual and speaker biography displays and gifts. CHAIR - Bill Nelson, VICE CHAIR – TBD. MEMBERS: David Cruse WEBSITE AND MEMBER ENGAGEMENT Mission Statement: Develop new and easily accessible tools to increase member participation in the activities of the Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook. Help grow membership through the effective use of communication software that will enhance the membership experience. This committee will:
CHAIR – Ron Schildge, VICE CHAIR – Lars Lueger MEMBERS: Bob Leggett, Bill Nelson, Richard Gwyn, Geoff Woglom
NATIONAL HOLIDAY FLAG DISPLAYS Mission Statement: Facilitate set-up and take-down of American flag displays on Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Veteran’s Day. This is an extension of the Americanism Committee.
FLAG COORDINATOR – Todd Andersen. MEMBERS: Jack Wilson, Bob Leggett, David Cruse, Bill Bane, Kevin Boyle, James Dwyer, Dick Fleming, Ed Heskamp, Bill Huff, Scott Lee, Alan Madison, Bob Mason, Jay Miller, Chris Quinn, Bob Schick, Ken Steen, Joe Thompson, Bruce VanVoorhis, David Woodman, Richard Gwyn, Dustin Plunkett, Art Dougherty, Ray Hoover, Herbert Boehm, Ron Schildge, Roger Steel, John Reock, Rick McDonald, Walter Sewell, Ed Rigtrup, Bob Glenn
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STRENGTHENING FAMIIES | BUILDING COMMUNITIES | SERVING AMERICA
What is the Exchange Club? It’s “America’s Service Club”. Since 1911, Exchange Clubs have been selflessly serving their communities. If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a difference in your community, Exchange Club is for YOU!
Through Programs of Service – Americanism, Community Service, Child Abuse Prevention, and Youth & Education – members support activities that benefit local youth, promote pride in our country, and honor military and public service providers.
The Exchange Club of Kiawah-Seabrook is one of over 500 chapters across the nation comprising more than 18,000 members. Johns and Wadmalaw Islands are focal points for our club’s efforts, supporting and raising money for thirty-two local charities. We also take great pride in flying American flags several times a year in highly visible locations to honor South Carolina heroes lost in service to our country.
Please consider joining us. This invitation is for all who wish to join, not just residents of Kiawah and Seabrook. We meet twice a month for dinner, followed by distinguished speakers from the Charleston Area. Service committees gather separately to work on initiatives and projects. Look us up on the web at www.ks-exchangeclub.com and follow us on Instagram and Facebook.
GRAND TOTAL GRANTS $143,200
Tax Deductible Donations may be mailed to: K-S Foundation, 130 Gardeners Circle PMB-J, Johns Island SC 29455
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