EXETER LIONS CLUB

2010-2011 COMMITTEES / SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS

CLUB COMMITTIES

Club Committees are the basic committees designed to facilitate the members and the overall working and policies of the Club.  The Chairpersons will make monthly reports to the board and will have budgetary constraints.

Finance

          Mickey Hirni / Gary Mussen /Jack Allwardt / Sepp Becker

The finance committee is responsible for the general financial policies and procedures of the club.  The committee shall review the overall financial statements of the club and offer suggestions to the Board for remedies and opportunities.  The committee shall be responsible for the preparation of the annual budget.

2011 Installation

          Incoming 1^st and 2^nd Vice Pres. with Special Events Committee

The Installation Committee is responsible for the planning, budgeting, and overall operation of the annual installation of club officers.

General Fund / Fundraising Committee

          Ted Macaulay / John Hansen / Jeanine Dorch / Paul Ezelle

The Committee shall prepare tables, money, and equipment for casino nights, etc. and shall contact organizations and schedule workers.

Nominations Committee

          Sepp Becker / All past Presidents

The Committee shall be responsible for coordinating the nomination and election of officers for the 2008-2009 Lions Year.  All past presidents are members of the committee.  The most recent past president will be the chair.

Membership / Orientation Committee

          Henry Simpson / Brent Baker / Sepp Becker

The Membership Committee shall establish and implement a membership recruitment program and provide orientation of new members.

Youth Events Committee

          Frank Silveira /John Hansen / Bill Davis

The Youth Events Committee is responsible for the interaction between the club and the local educational facilities: Schools in the Exeter High School District, the Exeter Boys and Girls Club, etc.  The committee is responsible for programs such as Athlete of the Month, Student Speaker Contest, and Top Ten Senior Awards.  The committee will report to the board on its proposed activities and awards monthly.  The Board will rely on input from the committee in evaluating donations to the various organizations.

SPECIAL EVENT COMMITTEES

Special Events Committees are event specific.  Activity of the committee will be at the discretion of the chairperson.  At a minimum, two reports will be given to the Board:  One prior to the event outlining net financial gain, manpower requirements, scheduling, etc.; Another report after the event is held to give actual financial gains, future plans, future scheduling, etc.  Reports will be presented in writing and recorded by the Secretary.

Brewfest

          Terry Miller / Ted Macaulay / Paul Evans / Peter Moock /

Jeanine Dorch / Jim Mercer / Bob Sperry

The May Brewfest is an event which is intended to attract local interest in the art and science of beer brewing and tasting.  The committee is responsible for finding various microbreweries and bringing their product to the event.  The event will have entertainment and food, as well as other fund raising activities.

Scholarship

          Larry Lakey / Henry Simpson

The Scholarship committee shall be responsible for the administration of the Club’s scholarships from the selection of the candidate to making timely changes in selection criteria.

Relay for Life

          Jeanine Dorch / Michael Young

The Relay for Life committee is responsible for the Lion’s Club participation in the Exeter Relay for Life.

All Star Baseball Game

Mickey Hirni / Pete Moock / Ed Moore / Tom Gray /

Bruce Carter

The Committee coordinates and schedules all activities related to the All Star Baseball Game.  The social events committee will assist where needed. The Chairman is in charge of game activities.

“Wild Hog” Chili Run

Steve Southworth / Sandy and Steve Cordeiro / Richard Gress /

 Jack Allwardt

The committee coordinates and schedules the Motorcycle event and makes recommendation to the Board regarding the selection of beneficiary youth group.

Fourth of July

Jeanine Dorch / Paul Evans / Richard Gress / Jack Allwardt /

Tom Gray

Co-chair Evans is in charge of the fireworks portion of the event only.

Co-chair Dorch and other members are in charge of the overall production, including publicity, food concessions, sales of trinkets, security, audio, facilities, porta-potties, etc.

Fall Festival Parade

          Gary Mussen / Dale Sally / Steve Ooley

The committee shall coordinate The Fall Festival activities and shall schedule work crews for the events.

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS COMMITTEES

Club Calendar

          Jack Breech

The committee is responsible for insuring the club has a viable and entertaining program each week that it meets.  The committee shall contact each responsible assigned member to ensure that a program will be presented and as to whether any service or equipment will be needed.  The committee shall prepare a program schedule for the ensuing year commencing in May.  Each member will be assigned a program for one week during the rotation through the membership roster.  The committee is also responsible for updating and editing the club calendar and assuring it is posted in the meeting place and on the Club Website.

Sunshine

          Donna Sperry

The Sunshine Committee is responsible for spreading good will throughout the club.

Chaplain

          David Miller / Steve Southworth

The committee shall attend to religious needs of the club; provide the invocation at all club meetings and special events as pertinent.  The Corresponding Chaplain shall provide for remembrances and condolences as appropriate.  The Chaplain will be responsible for presenting a status report and any budgetary request at least once per year.  The time of the report will be scheduled and requested by the President.

Club Website

          Jack Allwardt

Lion Allwardt will be the Lions Club Webmaster, having responsibility of updating and maintaining the club site with events, information, etc.  The Webmaster will work in cooperation with committee chairmen to facilitate "Getting out the Word".  The Webmaster will be responsible for presenting a status report and any budgetary requests at least once per year.  The time of the report will be scheduled and requested by the President.

Special Assignments / Social Events

Jack Breech / Donna Sperry / Bob Sperry

The committee shall make preparations for and coordinate the club's participation in all special events, such as the annual Chili Cook-off, the Club's Christmas Party, Pinewood Derby, Rocket Day, assist with the Installation Event, and all other club picnics and social events.  The committee shall organize the annual lighting of the downtown Christmas trees.  The committee can be given special assignments or projects of any nature at the discretion of the Board.

Greeters

          Bob Sperry / Paul Ezelle

Greeters are an integral part of the weekly meetings and the special events of the club.  They are responsible for greeting guests and club members upon their arrival at any meeting place.  They are also responsible for creating their own subcommittee of members to provide service to the guest at the club meeting.

Notes:

a)    First Lion listed is the Chairperson

b)    Club President and all vice presidents are ex-officio members of all committees.