District 5690 - Committees

This committee supports Rotary's committment to polio eradication and encourarage all Rotarians to participate in PolioPlus and Polio Plus Partners activities..

Chair: John Kempf (Winfield)

13 Lakewynds Dr.

Arkansas City, KS 67005 -4315

Res: 620-442-8752

jkempf2@cox.net

Annual Giving Subcommittee:
This committee promotes The Rotary Foundation's many successful programs to Rotarians and others; encourages every Rotarian to make an annual contribution; educates Rotarians on TRF's operations, motivates Rotarians to participate in club and district sponsored TRF programs.

Chair: Kyle Russell (Derby)

713 Mockingbird Lane

Derby, KS. 67037

Res: 316-788-6167

Bus: 316-788-1111

Fax: 316-788-6932

kyle.russell@verusbank.com

Group Study Exchange:
This committee organizes and supervises both inbound and outbound exchanges of business and professional persons. The committee selects a team leader who is a Rotarian and four non-Rotarian team members annually to represent our district in a unique vocational and cultural visit to another country.

Chair: Steve Woods (Wichita)

151 N. Pershing
Wichita KS 67208

Res: 316-683-3295

Bus: 316-683-3561

GSEWoods@aol.com

Committee Members:

Dave Thomas (Hutchinson) 620-665-1027

Donna Meier Pfeifer (Pratt) 620-672-6672

Mac Carter (Wichita) 316-691-2847

Rhonda Crawford (Liberal) 620-624-4027

Larry Rumburg (Ulysses) 620-356-2200

Jill Frasco (Wichita) 316-253-5656

Steve Johnson (Newton) 316-282-7300

Josie Thompson (Hutchinson) 620-662-2346

PDG Tom Martin (Wichita) 316-634-0392

DG Mike Barnes (Boise City) 580-544-2821

Grants Committee:
This committee oversees and administers grants programs of The Rotary Foundation (including District Simplified Grants program).

Chair:Donna Meier Pfeifer (Pratt)

706 Illinois Ave.

Pratt, KS 67124

Res: 620-672-6672

Bus: 620-672-3651

Cell: 620-672-9283

ctarc@redcross.kscoxmail.com

Committee Members:

Joe Onjes (Hutchinson) 620-669-7296

Geri Appel (Wichita DT) 316-733-7030

Don Trentham (Hugoton) 620-544-2473

Scholarships Committee:
This committee promotes club and district participation in Ambassadorial Scholarships by focusing on promotion and selection, orientation, hosting scholars and alumni outreach.

Chair: Elizabeth King (Wichita)

1911 N. Timberwood Street

Wichita, KS. 67206

Res: 316-634-0134

Bus: 316-978-3510

Fax: 316-978-3315

elizabeth.king@wichita.edu

Committee Members:
Sm Clubs: Greg Waters (Greensburg

620-620-773-3114

Med Clubs: Reed Campbell (El Dorado) 316-320-1662

Lg Clubs: Don Allison, (Wichita DT)

316-686-0041

PDG Kent Converse (Larned) 620-569-2595

PDG Rod Kreie ( Uylsses) 620-356-2950

PDG Dick Wyatt (Dodge City) 620-225-6036

Alumni Subcommittee
This comittee helps ensure that TRF's valuable resources of program alumni are involved in Rotary activities

Chair: Mac Carter (Wichita)

7508 Tanglewood

Wichita, KS 67206-2146

Res: 316-691-2847

Bus: 316-263-7242

Cell: 316-640-3481

Fax: 316-263-9994

mac.carter@wichita.bbb.org

Permanent Fund Subcommittee

This committee secures Benefactor commitment and Bequest Society members, solicits major gifts from those capable individuals to build the Permanent Fund of TRF.

Chair: Scott Walker (Wichita)

110 Creekstone

Mulvane, KS. 67110-9269

Res: 316-777-1163

Bus: 316-267-3138

Fax: 316-267-3232

scott@convenantfs.com

World Peace Subcommittee

This committee promotes club and district participation in the Rotary Centers for International Studies in Peace & Conflict Resolution and Rotary Peace and Conflict Studies orientation, hosting scholars and alumni outreach.

Chair:Geri Appel (Wichita)

1668 N. Sagebrush

Wichita KS 67230

Res: 316-733-7030

Bus: 316-733-5800

Fax: 316-733-5077

appelg@kenlerman.com

DISTRICT 5690 SERVICE COMMITTEES

2009-2010

Service

Chair: Greg Soelter (Wichita)

6926 Summerside Court

Bel Aire, KS 67226

Cell: 620-353-9234

Fax: 866-356-3183

gregsoelter@yahoo.com

Community Service

Chair: Helen Barnes (Boise City)

528 N. Cimarron, POB 341

Boise City, OK 73933

Bus: 580-544-2821

Fax: 580-544-3442

Cell: 580-517-1472

bcrotary@ptsi.net

Club Service

Chair: David Nygaard (Newton)

1212 Grove

Newton, Ks. 67156

Res: 316-283-1026

Cell: 316-207-7934

Fax: 316-283-1026

dnygaard@cox.net

International Service

Chair: Don Drennan (Winfield)

1721 Janes

Winfield, KS 67156-2551

Re: 620-221-4693

Fax: 620-221-4967

don.drennan@sckans.edu

Vocational Service

Chair: John Templeton (Wellington)

22 East Quail Creek Trail

Anthong, KS 67003-3003

Res: 620-842-3804

topcat@wiredks.com

DISTRICT 5690 MEMBERSHIP

COMMITTEES

2009-2010

Responsible for district membership growth. Works with District Governor, Assistant Governors and Club Presidents in disseminating information anassisting in Membership Development Seminars. Motivates all Rotarians to propose new members and share the Rotary Esperience with others. Works with clubs to improve member retention rates. Also responsible for finding opportunities within the district for extending Rotary and to work in coordinating the establishment of new clubs throughout the district. Also works with clubs to enhance Rotary's Public Image.

Chair: DeAnn Sullivan

(West Wichita)

454 Limuel Court

Wichta, KS 67235

Res: 316-721-7671

Cell: 316-841-0652

dee.sullivan@sbcglobal.net

Club Extension Subcommittee:

Greg Soelter (Wichita) 620-353-9234

Ralph Hight (West Wichita) 316-794-8186

Kelly Thompson (Winfield) 620-221-3135

Don Trentham (Hugoton) 620-544-2473

Kyle Russell (Derby) 316-788-6167

DISTRICT 5690 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 2009-2010

Chair: Andy Koenigs (Andover)

320 Pecan St.

Andover, KS 67202

Res: 316-218-9293

Bus: 316-773-5017

Fax: 316-773-3604

avkoenigs@prodigy.net

Assistant Governors:

Ray Purdy (Garden City) 620-271-0123

Bob Obee (Kinsley) 620-659-3431

Diane Roberts (580-338-8792)

Phil Michel (West Wichita) 316-681-3292

E. Dean Kennedy ( Winfield) 620-221-5076

Sterling Hall (Sublette) 620-649-2472

David Yoder (Newton) 316-284-6830

DISTRICT 5690 PUBLIC RELATIONS

2009-2010

Public Relations

Chair: Phil Michel (West Wichita)

6903 Aberdeen

Wichita, KS 67206

Res: 316-681-3292

Cell: 316-213-5515

phil_michel2001@yahoo.com

District Newsletter Editor/Webmaster

District 5690 website address: www.rotary5690.org

Martha Linsner (Wichita)

125 N. Market, Suite 1400

Wichita, KS 67202

Bus: 316-491-6101

mlinsner@tckansas.com

District Photographer

Kurt Harper (Wichita)

106 W. Douglas

Wichita, KS. 67202

Res: 316-634-2290

Bus: 316-267-1281

Fax: 316-267-4086

Kurt.harper@sherwoodharper.com

District Awards

Terri Weaver (Boise City)

P. O. Box 1208

Boise City, OK 73933

Res: 580-544-3068

Bus: 580-544-3441

Fax: 580-544-3440

jweaver@ptsi.net

Rotary Information/Club Bulletins

Taunya Lindahl (Ulysses)

900 Comanche Ct.

Ulysses, KS 67880

Res: 620-356-2424

Cell: 785-483-0379

lindahl@pld.com

ADDITIONAL COMMITTEES & ASSIGNMENTS

2009-2010

Youth Exchange Committee:
Responsible for promoting Youth Exchange Program and supervising and organizing in-bound and out-bound school year exchanges for high school age students in cooperation with districts in other countries.

Coordinator: Rod Kreie (Ulyssess)PO Box 658

Ulysses, KS 67880

Res/Office: 620-356-2950

Fax: 620-424-1621

rkreie@pld.com

Youth Exchange Officer

Terri Weaver (Boise City)

P.O. Box 1208

Boise City, OK 73933

Res: 580-544-3068

Bus: 580-544-3441

jweaver@ptsi.net

Committee Members:

Greg Weaver (Kingman) 620-532-5605

Bob Obee (Kinsley) 620-659-3431

Josh Anderson (Hutchinson) 620-669-9090

John Kempf (Arkansas City) 620-442-8752

Don Koke (El Dorado) 316-321-6348

Richard Gilmartin (Wichita) 316-260-5534

Youth Exchange - Youth Protection

Youth Protection Officer

Greg Weaver (Kingman)

111 W. Hickory Lane

Kingman, KS 67068

Res: 620-532-5605

puweaver@cox.net

CBC Officer

Bob Obee (Kinsley)

P. Box Box 111

Kinsley, Ks. 67547

Res: 620-659-3431

c.b.obee@sbcglobal

Interact - Rotaract Committee:
Responsible for promoting Interact/Rotaract within each Rotary community high school/college. Assists clubs in introducing the program to the school and works with new clubs to become established, thriving Interact or Rotaract Clubs.

Chair: Jill Frasco (Wichita)

9413 Lakepoint

Wichita, KS. 67226

Cell: 316-253-5656

jfrasco@cox.net

RYLA Committee:
Responsible for developing, organizing, promoting and implementing an annual youth leadership training and development program in a camp or seminar format on a District-wide basis in conjunction with Southwestern College, Winfield, KS.

Chair: E. Dean Kennedy (Winfield)

2908 Cabrillo Drive

Winfield, KS 67156

Res: 620-221-1510

Bus: 620-221-5076

Fax: 620-221-0820

deank@cornerbanks.com

Rotary Friendship Exchange Committee:
Responsible for developing a program in which District Rotarians and their spouse/partners may carry out reciprocal visits and home stays with Rotarians and their families in other countries to advance international understanding.

Chair:

Gerald Greene (Newton

317 Witmarsum West

North Newton, KS. 67117

Res: 316-283-5213

gpgreene@cox.net

Rotary Fellowships:

Responsible for making district Rotarians aware of the opportunities for fellowship, contacts and activities available to them in the various recreational and vocational fellowships of Rotary International.

Chair:

Gerald Greene (North Newton)

317 Witmarsum West

North Newton, KS. 67117

Res: 316-283-5213

gpgreene@cox.net

District Finance Committee:
Responsible for developing annual district budget and ensuring fiscal responsibility for the district. (Membership defined by district bylaws.)

Chair: Tom Martin (Wichita)

1507 Foliage Ct.

Wichita, KS 67206

Res/Bus: 316-634-0392

Cell: 316-841-0394

Fax: 316-634-0492

thomasamartin@cox.net

Committee Members:

Mike Barnes DG (Boise City) 580-544-2821

David Nygaard DGE (Newton) 316-283-1026

Phil Michel DGN (West Wichita) 316-681-3292

Rod Kreie (Ulysses) 620-356-2950

Curtis Dick, Treasurer (Wichita) 316-262-4375

District Nominating Committee:
Responsible for encouraging and selecting qualified candidates for the office of district governor in accordance with district bylaws and RI Manual of Procedure. (Membership defined by district bylaws.)

Chair: Rod Kreie (Ulysses)

PO Box 658

Ulysses, KS 67880-0658

Res/Office 620-356-2950

Fax: 620-424-1621

rdreie@pld.com

Committee Members:
Sm. Clubs:Terri Weaver (Boise City) 2007-10

Med. Clubs: Kyle Russell (Derby) 2008-11

Lg. Clubs: Dean Kennedy (Winfield) 2009-2012

PDG John Kempf (Winfield)

PGD Rod Kreie (Uylsses

PDG Tom Martin (Wichita)

Governors' Challenge Blood Drive

Worldwide collaborative effort among Rotary Clubs, their Rotary Districts, and their community blood centers. Each club is challenged to host blood drives, participate with other groups, and encourage individual donations to their local community blood center.

Chair: Donna Meier Pfeifer (Pratt)

706 Illinois Ave.

Pratt, KS 67124

Res: 620-672-6672

Bux: 620-672-3651

Fax: 620-672-9283

ctarc@redcross.ksmail.com

PRESIDENTIAL TASK FORCE DISTRICT COORDINATORS

2009-2010

Responsible for receiving information and project ideas from Rotary Internation Presidential Task Forces and passing on necessary correspondence to district and club leaders.

Literacy Task Force Coordinator

(Yet to be named)

Water, Helath and Hunger Concerns

Task Force Coordinator

John Kempf (Winfield)

13 Lakewynds Dr.

Arkansas City, KS 67005 -4315

Res: 620-442-8752

jkempf2@cox.net

District Historian:
Ray Gaskill (Kinsley)
714 E. 8th St.
Kinsley, KS 67547

Res. 620-659-3336
rotaryray@sbcglobal.net

District Audit:
Steve Pershall (El Dorado)
1502 N. Topeka
El Dorado, KS 67042-3841

Res: 316-321-2439

Bus: 316-321-2439

pershacct@cox.net (business)

ByLaws Committee

Chair: John Balthrop (Newton)

704 N. Quail Ct.

Newton, KS. 67114

Res: 316-284-0273

Bus: 620-983-2181

Fax: 620-983-2942

jbalthrop@cox.net

Committee Members:

Geri Appel (Wichita) 316-733-7030

Curtis Dick (Wichita) 620-221-6479

Rod Kreie (Uylsses) 620-353-8415

Council on Legislation 2010

Representative

Geri Appel (Wichita)

1668 N. Sagebrush

Wichita, KS 67230

Res: 316-733-7030

Bus: 316-733-5800

Fax: 316-733-5077

appelg@kenlerman.com

2010 Montreal RI Convention Promotion

Responsible for promoting attendance and facilitating participation at the annual Rotary International Convention

Chair: Phil Michel (West Wichita)

6903 Aberdeen

Wichita, KS 67206

Res: 316-681-3292

Cell: 316-213-5515

phil_michel2001@yahoo.com

District Conference Committee

Co-Chairs:

Terri Weaver/Helen Barnes

Boise City

PO Box 1208/PO Box 341

Boise City, OK 73933

Bus: 580-544-3441/580-544-2821

Fax: 580-544-3440/580-544-3442

jweaver@ptsi.net/bcbs@ptsi.net