This committee serves to encourage growth, awards, recognition, retention, and education of members. Duties: New member election, transfer of membership, the orientation of new members, membership honors and awards recognition, membership concerns, club assessment of members, sponsorship of new Kiwanis clubs, the public recognition of club members and club achievements, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Members: Jay Hash (Chair), Jeff Smith, Sharon Carver, & Derek Brown
Program Administration Committee
This committee serves to coordinate all club meetings and special events. Duties: Speakers, reception, interclub meetings, spiritual aims, music and singing, holiday events, meeting equipment and supplies necessary for members, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board. The President-Elect shall chair this committee. Twelve people will be asked to find programs for a year.
Members: Jamie Colley (Chair), Dick Grimm (Interclub), Gary Albrecht (Setup), Roger Drake (Setup), & Al Oliver (Spiritual Aims)
Community Services Committee
This committee serves to address community needs and requests, acts to promote Kiwanis values, develops serviceable citizenship and works within approved budget of funding. Duties: Reviews requests, determines need for Kiwanis services, public relations, coordinates playground maintenance, and responds to identified needs and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Members: Al Oliver (Co-Chair), Matt Hammer (Co-Chair), Gary Albrecht, & Larry Mullins
Special Projects Committee
This committee identifies and supports existing special projects. Duties: Identifies new projects and provides leadership to advance the goals of Kiwanis in the community and worldwide, including the worldwide projects as identified by Kiwanis International, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Service Leadership (Youth Services) Committee
This committee coordinates all youth-centered activities including Sponsored Youth, Key Clubs, Circle K Clubs, Young Children Priority One (YCPO), student scholarship oversight and coordination. Duties: Insures structure, membership oversight, determines funding budget, reports activities to membership and embodies the Kiwanian values in all youth activities, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board. Advisors of this committee are required to have a clear background check as prescribed by Kiwanis International.
Members: Angie Duduit (Chair), Jamie Colley (Clay HS), Misty Simco (East), Sharon Carver (Portsmouth West), Todd Medley (Notre Dame Key Club & Builders Club), Kara Tieman (Wheelersburg), Jay Hash (Portsmouth), and Ginny Dyer (Green).
Finance Ways and Means Committee
This committee acts to provide oversight and coordination of all financial planning and funding of club activities including current fundraisers and potential activities. Coordinates annual financial review at direction of the club officers and Board. Identifies new fundraising activities, assists committee chairs and officers with administration and program budget preparation, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Members: Todd Medley (Chair), Wayne Kempf, & Bill Ogg
By Laws & Amendments Committee
This committee reviews and provides direction to maintain the Kiwanis International written structure and to define local club policy and practice. Reviews and makes recommendations for By Law changes to remain current with club policy, practice and organizational alignment with Kiwanis International, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Members: Sharon Carver (Co-Chair), Wayne Kempf (Co-Chair), Jamie Colley, & Roger Drake
Kiwanis Scholarship Committee
This committee serves to coordinate the annual scholarship selections and awards. Duties: Planning, communication, promotion, execution and/or awards to students of Shawnee State University, teachers, and parents. The committee will provide financial oversight as needed.
Members: David Harting (Chair), Matt Hammer, Jeff Smith, Todd Medley, and Marlo Ridout
Publicity Committee
This committee serves to communicate news and information to Kiwanis members and the general public. Duties: Generation and publication of The Rambler newsletter, maintenance and updates of the Kiwanis website and Facebook page, issuance of news releases to local media, and such duties as may be assigned.
This committee serves to coordinate the annual Pancake Day fundraiser community event. Duties: Planning, communication, promotion. The committee will provide financial oversight and work with the Treasurer for supplies, sales, and expenses as needed. This is a Special Projects Committee and will meet when relevant to the event.
Members: Kara Tieman (Co-Chair), Matt Hammer (Co-Chair), Barb Schmidt, Megan Gleadle, & Sharon Carver
Annual Kids Day at Tracy Park Committee
This committee acts to coordinate and execute the signature event of service to the youth of our community. Planning, communication, promotion, and volunteer communication are determined here. The committee will provide financial oversight and work with the Treasurer for supply needs and expenses. This is a Special Projects Committee and will meet when relevant to the event.
Members: Dan DeLotell (Co-Chair), K.C. Rase (Co-Chair), Wayne Kempf, & Ginny Dyer.
Our guest speaker this week was Tammy Moore Morton, Director of the Scioto County Job & Family Services office. She spoke about elder abuse, which impacts individuals aged 60 or older. Our local office receives more than 30 referrals every month. Sadly, much of this abuse occurs at the hands of family members.
Exploitation is the #1 type of elderly abuse, followed by self-neglect, neglect, and physical abuse. Women are victims more often than men, and older adults without family or friends nearby are often exploited, as well as people with dementia. Fire is also a risk, as many fatal fires in the state are caused by people smoking while they are on oxygen. A simple $4 thermal fuse coupling that will fit on the hose and turn off the oxygen is a lifesaver for these individuals.
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. SCDJFS will be participating in this day by wearing PURPLE on Friday, June 13, to bring awareness to the challenges that this vulnerable population faces. What can you do? Observe, listen, and check on your elderly family and neighbors. Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation by calling 1-855-Ohio-APS or 1-855-644-6277.
In other news: - The department's five child support investigators collected $8.3 million for kids in Scioto County in 2024, and August is Child Support Awareness Month. - JFS is working with Community Action on the Dads Matter program, a fatherhood initiative. - In April, JFS was providing public assistance (cash, food, and medical support) to 17,251 people in the county. There were nearly 30,000 Medicaid recipients and 711 cash assistance recipients. The criteria for cash assistance are stronger, and recipients can only receive it now for a total of 36 months. - Our county JFS won a Top award from the state. They have a 95% response rate to SNAP requests (higher than the state average), and their fraud department has recovered over $100,000 over the past year for fraudulent use of SNAP cards. -- There are currently 223 children in custody, nearly a 50% decrease from when JFS took over Children Services three years ago. However, placement costs are astronomical, especially for special needs children. - JFS is working with eight other counties in Southeast Ohio to establish a wellness campus in Gallia County, a 16-bed facility where children can go for short-term stays. - JFS is working with Community Action to establish a child advocacy center where abuse cases can be discussed and investigated in a safe space, and supervised visitation will be provided.
Committees
Membership Growth and Education Committee
This committee serves to encourage growth, awards, recognition, retention, and education of members. Duties: New member election, transfer of membership, the orientation of new members, membership honors and awards recognition, membership concerns, club assessment of members, sponsorship of new Kiwanis clubs, the public recognition of club members and club achievements, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Members: Jay Hash (Chair), Jeff Smith, Sharon Carver, & Derek Brown
Program Administration Committee
This committee serves to coordinate all club meetings and special events. Duties: Speakers, reception, interclub meetings, spiritual aims, music and singing, holiday events, meeting equipment and supplies necessary for members, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board. The President-Elect shall chair this committee. Twelve people will be asked to find programs for a year.
Members: Jamie Colley (Chair), Dick Grimm (Interclub), Gary Albrecht (Setup), Roger Drake (Setup), & Al Oliver (Spiritual Aims)
Community Services Committee
This committee serves to address community needs and requests, acts to promote Kiwanis values, develops serviceable citizenship and works within approved budget of funding. Duties: Reviews requests, determines need for Kiwanis services, public relations, coordinates playground maintenance, and responds to identified needs and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Members: Al Oliver (Co-Chair), Matt Hammer (Co-Chair), Gary Albrecht, & Larry Mullins
Special Projects Committee
This committee identifies and supports existing special projects. Duties: Identifies new projects and provides leadership to advance the goals of Kiwanis in the community and worldwide, including the worldwide projects as identified by Kiwanis International, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Service Leadership (Youth Services) Committee
This committee coordinates all youth-centered activities including Sponsored Youth, Key Clubs, Circle K Clubs, Young Children Priority One (YCPO), student scholarship oversight and coordination. Duties: Insures structure, membership oversight, determines funding budget, reports activities to membership and embodies the Kiwanian values in all youth activities, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board. Advisors of this committee are required to have a clear background check as prescribed by Kiwanis International.
Members: Angie Duduit (Chair), Jamie Colley (Clay HS), Misty Simco (East), Sharon Carver (Portsmouth West), Todd Medley (Notre Dame Key Club & Builders Club), Kara Tieman (Wheelersburg), Jay Hash (Portsmouth), and Ginny Dyer (Green).
Finance Ways and Means Committee
This committee acts to provide oversight and coordination of all financial planning and funding of club activities including current fundraisers and potential activities. Coordinates annual financial review at direction of the club officers and Board. Identifies new fundraising activities, assists committee chairs and officers with administration and program budget preparation, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Members: Todd Medley (Chair), Wayne Kempf, & Bill Ogg
By Laws & Amendments Committee
This committee reviews and provides direction to maintain the Kiwanis International written structure and to define local club policy and practice. Reviews and makes recommendations for By Law changes to remain current with club policy, practice and organizational alignment with Kiwanis International, and such other duties as may be assigned by the Board.
Members: Sharon Carver (Co-Chair), Wayne Kempf (Co-Chair), Jamie Colley, & Roger Drake
Kiwanis Scholarship Committee
This committee serves to coordinate the annual scholarship selections and awards. Duties: Planning, communication, promotion, execution and/or awards to students of Shawnee State University, teachers, and parents. The committee will provide financial oversight as needed.
Members: David Harting (Chair), Matt Hammer, Jeff Smith, Todd Medley, and Marlo Ridout
Publicity Committee
This committee serves to communicate news and information to Kiwanis members and the general public. Duties: Generation and publication of The Rambler newsletter, maintenance and updates of the Kiwanis website and Facebook page, issuance of news releases to local media, and such duties as may be assigned.
Members: Angie Duduit (Chair), Misty Simco, Makenzie Gruber, Shawn Jordan, & Larry Mullins.
Pancake Festival Committee
This committee serves to coordinate the annual Pancake Day fundraiser community event. Duties: Planning, communication, promotion. The committee will provide financial oversight and work with the Treasurer for supplies, sales, and expenses as needed. This is a Special Projects Committee and will meet when relevant to the event.
Members: Kara Tieman (Co-Chair), Matt Hammer (Co-Chair), Barb Schmidt, Megan Gleadle, & Sharon Carver
Annual Kids Day at Tracy Park Committee
This committee acts to coordinate and execute the signature event of service to the youth of our community. Planning, communication, promotion, and volunteer communication are determined here. The committee will provide financial oversight and work with the Treasurer for supply needs and expenses. This is a Special Projects Committee and will meet when relevant to the event.
Members: Dan DeLotell (Co-Chair), K.C. Rase (Co-Chair), Wayne Kempf, & Ginny Dyer.
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Our guest speaker this week was Tammy Moore Morton, Director of the Scioto County Job & Family Services office. She spoke about elder abuse, which impacts individuals aged 60 or older. Our local office receives more than 30 referrals every month. Sadly, much of this abuse occurs at the hands of family members.
Exploitation is the #1 type of elderly abuse, followed by self-neglect, neglect, and physical abuse. Women are victims more often than men, and older adults without family or friends nearby are often exploited, as well as people with dementia. Fire is also a risk, as many fatal fires in the state are caused by people smoking while they are on oxygen. A simple $4 thermal fuse coupling that will fit on the hose and turn off the oxygen is a lifesaver for these individuals.
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. SCDJFS will be participating in this day by wearing PURPLE on Friday, June 13, to bring awareness to the challenges that this vulnerable population faces. What can you do? Observe, listen, and check on your elderly family and neighbors. Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation by calling 1-855-Ohio-APS or 1-855-644-6277.
In other news:
- The department's five child support investigators collected $8.3 million for kids in Scioto County in 2024, and August is Child Support Awareness Month.
- JFS is working with Community Action on the Dads Matter program, a fatherhood initiative.
- In April, JFS was providing public assistance (cash, food, and medical support) to 17,251 people in the county. There were nearly 30,000 Medicaid recipients and 711 cash assistance recipients. The criteria for cash assistance are stronger, and recipients can only receive it now for a total of 36 months.
- Our county JFS won a Top award from the state. They have a 95% response rate to SNAP requests (higher than the state average), and their fraud department has recovered over $100,000 over the past year for fraudulent use of SNAP cards.
-- There are currently 223 children in custody, nearly a 50% decrease from when JFS took over Children Services three years ago. However, placement costs are astronomical, especially for special needs children.
- JFS is working with eight other counties in Southeast Ohio to establish a wellness campus in Gallia County, a 16-bed facility where children can go for short-term stays.
- JFS is working with Community Action to establish a child advocacy center where abuse cases can be discussed and investigated in a safe space, and supervised visitation will be provided.
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