COMMUNITY SERVICE COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: Implements projects on the arts, business affairs, citizenship, civic improvement, community beautification, conservation, health, international understanding, literacy, public affairs, safety, or help for senior citizens and disabled persons. Popular projects include Special Olympics, Meals on Wheels, issues forums and youth exchanges.

This committee and the Young Children: Priority One Committee is similar to the former Community Services/Major Emphasis Committee. This committee also includes the former Intercivic Council Committee.

Committee Members
David Cooley, Chair
Bill Scruggs, Intercivic Council
Bob Schmidt
Joe Culotta
Carlos Ortiz
Ed Painter

SPONSORED YOUTH COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: Devises ways and means to establish and support K-Kids clubs in elementary schools, Builders Clubs in junior high or middle schools, Key Clubs in high schools and Circle K in universities and colleges, and should encourage and promote the activities of all Aktion clubs, K-Kids, Builders clubs, Key clubs and Circle K clubs sponsored by the club. The committee should include the Kiwanis club advisor to the various sponsored clubs.

This committee is similar to the former Youth Services Committee

Committee Members
Wilson Baldridge, LSU Circle K Advisor
Jason Schwartzenburg, Catholic High Key Club Advisor
Rick Martin, University High Key Club Advisor

YOUNG CHILDREN: PRIORITY ONE COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: Implements projects that address school-aged youth. Projects can address academics, advocacy, career exploration, character education and citizenship, club activities, health, hobbies, leadership development, literacy, mentoring, prevention of drug abuse, or sports and recreation. Popular projects include sponsoring sports teams, Terrific Kids, Bring Up Grades, Hugh O'Brian Youth leadership seminars, scholarships, mentoring and career days.

This committee and the Community Service Committee are similar to the former Community Services/Major Emphasis Committee.

Committee Members
Nataly Ortiz, Co-Chair
Dee Cothern, Co-Chair
Carlos Ortiz
David Coooley
Joe Culotta
Terry Bell
Brad Bates

HUMAN AND SPIRITUAL VALUES COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: Implements projects that support spiritual development, provide human companionship and comfort, or offer counseling and guidance. Projects can encourage interfaith and interdenominational religious activity, such as prayer, but should not support a specific religious sect. Popular projects include prayer breakfasts, layman of the year awards, transportation to religious services, visits to nursing homes, and support of grief counseling.

This committee is similar to the former Spiritual Aims Committee

Committee Members
Jodi Moscona, Chair
Lewis Doherty
Jay Jalenak
Charles Rea
Dale Hodges

CLUB MEETINGS AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: This committee is responsible for providing the most effective club meetings possible. Areas of focus can include the club meeting program, physical, reception, fellowship and interclub relations, as well as other areas that the club may deem pertinent.

This committee is includes the former House and Reception Committee, Club Bulletin Committee and Interclub Committee.

Committee Members
Jeff Koonce, Chair
Esteban Herrera
Bob Wiemer
Joe Culotta
Julie Dauzat
Jerry Boyce
Jodi Moscona
Dee Cothern
Nataly Ortiz
Carlos Ortiz
Charles Hair
Brett Mason
Steve LeBlanc

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To strive to increase membership according to the standards provided in the bylaws. The committee should also develop an effective orientation and induction ceremony for new members and promote regular attendance by all members at club meetings.

This committee is includes the former Membership Committee and Perfect Attendance Committee.

Committee Members
David Cresson, Co-Chair
Julie Dauzat, Co-Chair
Bill Stracener, Perfect Attendance
Dee Cothern
Amy Starnes
Jodi Moscona
Glen Nordyke

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: This committee is responsible for helping ensure that the public receives, through the media and other means, the objects, goals, programs and achievements of Kiwanis International and the club.

Committee Members
Charles Rea, Chair
Amy Starnes
Allan Brent
Steve Brown
Wayne Price
H.B. Parker

FINANCE AND FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: This committee is responsible for preparing a budget of estimated income and expenses for submission to the board of directors, as well as any recommendations it may have on financial maters of the club.

It is also responsible for securing the funds necessary to meet budget requirements through various fundraisers (e.g., the annual baseball tournament).

This committee is includes the former Finance Committee and Fund Raising Committee.

Committee Members
Jerry Boyce, Chair
Rick Martin, Finance
David Cresson
Brett Mason
Steve Brown
Julie Dauzat

INTERCLUB COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: This committee is responsible for relations with other Kiwanis Clubs and, specifically, to schedule and promote interclub meetings with other Kiwanis Clubs.

Committee Members
Brett Mason, Chair
Dick Luedtke
Glen Nordyke
Charles Comeaux
Cliff Comeaux
Ed Calamari
Bill Scruggs
Charles Rea

AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: To support various agriculture projects throughout the community. This committee also assists with the food and beverage preparations for various fundraisers.

This committee also meets secretly and eats legendary meals that the rest of the members only hear rumors about.

Committee Members
George Simoneaux, Chair
Clifford Comeaux
Bill Scruggs
Steve LeBlanc
Bob Ward
Charles Comeaux
Dale Hodges
Pat Brown
Bert Daigle
Bob Wales
Charles Rea

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

PURPOSE: This committee is responsible for scheduling weekly club programs.

Committee Members
Allan Brent, Chair
Bob Wales
Jerry Boyce