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Kiwanis is more than coming to a Friday meeting. It all starts with our active committees.
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Butterfly Festival Committee
Chairs: Debbie Hoogesteger/ Vickie Rhiner
This committee will plans and coordinates all aspects of Fox Cities Butterfly Festival event at City Park held the Saturday before Father’s Day. Music, free food and numerous activity providers offer fun things to do, and there is a live butterfly release at the end.
When do they meet? This committee will meet at least 6 months before the event on the 1st Friday of the month from 8:15am-9:30am.
Chairs: Debbie Hoogesteger/ Vickie Rhiner
This committee will plans and coordinates all aspects of Fox Cities Butterfly Festival event at City Park held the Saturday before Father’s Day. Music, free food and numerous activity providers offer fun things to do, and there is a live butterfly release at the end.
When do they meet? This committee will meet at least 6 months before the event on the 1st Friday of the month from 8:15am-9:30am.
| Bergman, Terry |
| Derber, Steve |
| Heinz, Rose |
| Hennessy, Thomas |
| Hoogesteger, Debbie |
| Long-Radloff, Sarah |
| Malcom, Dawn |
| McDowell, Bob |
| McLaughlin, Jeffrey |
| Polansky, John |
| Rhiner, Vickie |
| Shrode, Paul |
| Stebane, Marci |
| Stephany, Jay |
| Van Grinsven, Lynn |
| Vannorsdall, Sue |
| Waterman, Renee |
| Wylie, Sarah |
Car Show Committee
Chairs: Paul Shrode / Jay Stephany
This committee will plans and coordinate all logistics and the Food Truck Rally portion of the annual Appleton Old Car Show and Swap Meet (all-day event in July) at Pierce Park which is one of our four largest annual club fundraising events.
When do they meet? This committee will meet at least 6 months before the event on a regular schedule.
Chairs: Paul Shrode / Jay Stephany
This committee will plans and coordinate all logistics and the Food Truck Rally portion of the annual Appleton Old Car Show and Swap Meet (all-day event in July) at Pierce Park which is one of our four largest annual club fundraising events.
When do they meet? This committee will meet at least 6 months before the event on a regular schedule.
| Hollfelder, Marv |
| Hoogesteger, Debbie |
| Klug, Ellen |
| Lawrence, Greg |
| McDowell, Bob |
| Polansky, John |
| Shrode, Paul |
| Steindorf, Ron |
| Stephany, Jay |
| Walters, Jeffrey |
| Wepfer, Mary Ann |
Foundation Advisory Committee
Chair: Greg Lawrence
The Appleton - Fox Cities Kiwanis has established the Appleton-Fox Cities Kiwanis Endowment and Charitable Fund through the Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region, Inc. for the preservation of Kiwanis ideals, charitable contributions, and long-term community support. Our Endowment fund is set up for future charitable projects and the Charitable fund allows more immediate use of funds. This committee has 6 elected members serving two-year staggered terms and his led by our immediate past president.
When do they meet? This advisory committee meets at least quarterly or more based on the work of the committee. The members of this committee are voted on by the general membership of our club.
Aronson, Eric
Gohlke, Dawn
Pierce, Jim
Stockwell, Kathy
Lawrence, Greg
Lesor, Marci
McLaughlin, Jeffrey
Hennessy, Tom
Walters, Jeffrey
Golf Fore Children Committee
Chairs: Jay Stephany / Co-chair Vacant
This committee is responsible for coordinating the Golf FORE Children event (in August), one of the four largest annual club fundraising events, including locating and securing non-profit partners(s), golf course, sponsors, soliciting for door prizes, raffle items and hole events. This committee will also coordinate the 50/50 raffle ticket pre-event sales.
When do they meet? This committee will meet at least 6 months before the event on a regular schedule.
Chairs: Jay Stephany / Co-chair Vacant
This committee is responsible for coordinating the Golf FORE Children event (in August), one of the four largest annual club fundraising events, including locating and securing non-profit partners(s), golf course, sponsors, soliciting for door prizes, raffle items and hole events. This committee will also coordinate the 50/50 raffle ticket pre-event sales.
When do they meet? This committee will meet at least 6 months before the event on a regular schedule.
| Burns, Beth |
| Lawrence, Greg |
| McDowell, Bob |
| Pierce, Jim |
| Polansky, John |
| Shrode, Paul |
| Stephany, Jay |
| Stockwell, Kathy |
| Walsh, Cassidy |
House Committee
Chair: Sherman Jansen
This committee ensures that our weekly meetings/roundtables are appropriately set-up, beverages are ready, 50/50 tickets, greeter and inspirational message volunteers have been scheduled.
When do they meet? This committee will meet as needed
Chair: Sherman Jansen
This committee ensures that our weekly meetings/roundtables are appropriately set-up, beverages are ready, 50/50 tickets, greeter and inspirational message volunteers have been scheduled.
When do they meet? This committee will meet as needed
| Day, John |
| Jansen, Sherm |
| Malcom, Dawn |
| McLaughlin, Jeffrey |
| Polansky, John |
| Van Grinsven, Lynn |
Interclub Committee
Chair: Bob McDowell
This committee seeks to have at least 4 club members attend other Kiwanis Club meetings, attend other clubs’ events, or attend district activities at least 10 times throughout the year to win a Round Robin award. The focus is getting members to engage in fellowship with other Kiwanians.
When do they meet? This committee will meet as needed
Chair: Bob McDowell
This committee seeks to have at least 4 club members attend other Kiwanis Club meetings, attend other clubs’ events, or attend district activities at least 10 times throughout the year to win a Round Robin award. The focus is getting members to engage in fellowship with other Kiwanians.
When do they meet? This committee will meet as needed
Day, John
Jansen, Sherm
Long-Radloff, Sarah
McDowell, Bob
Shrode, Paul
Jansen, Sherm
Long-Radloff, Sarah
McDowell, Bob
Shrode, Paul
iPads for Autism Committee
Chair: Renee Waterman
Receives incoming applications from the district office and oversees the gifting and distribution of iPads to include speech recognition software if appropriate to children with autism. Done in coordination with various autism service providers and school language/speech professionals.
When do they meet? This committee will meet as neededRedman, Harriet
Waterman, Renee
Kidz Expo Committee
Chairs: Harriet Redman /Patti Houlihan
This committee is responsible for coordinating all planning, logistics, sponsor recruitment, activities, and vendors. The funds raised provide a family event that is FREE, fun, educational and adventurous.
When do they meet? This committee will meet at least 6 months before the event on the 1st Friday of the month from 8:15am-9:30am.
Chairs: Harriet Redman /Patti Houlihan
This committee is responsible for coordinating all planning, logistics, sponsor recruitment, activities, and vendors. The funds raised provide a family event that is FREE, fun, educational and adventurous.
When do they meet? This committee will meet at least 6 months before the event on the 1st Friday of the month from 8:15am-9:30am.
| Burns, Beth |
| Day, John |
| Denu, Amanda |
| Long-Radloff, Sarah |
| Manteufel, Jean Long |
| McDowell, Bob |
| Pierce, Jim |
| Redman, Harriet |
| Shrode, Paul |
| Stephany, Jay |
| Wylie, Sarah |
Kiwanis 'n Cops 'n Kids Committee
Chairs: Jean Long Manteufel
Coordinates and schedules book readings with local law enforcement. The objective is to improve the reading skills of children by introducing them to the adventure and creativity that is received from reading.
When do they meet? This committee will meet as needed
| Heinz, Rose |
| Lawrence, Greg |
| Long-Radloff, Sarah |
| Malcom, Dawn |
| Manteufel, Jean Long |
| Stephany, Jay |
| Vannorsdall, Sue |
Membership & Fellowship Committee
Chairs: Renee Waterman
Oversees the club’s growth and retention activities and monitors the overall engagement and health of the club. Spearheads the processes for identifying new members, provides new member orientations, a mentorship program and follows up with those who are not actively involved. Leads efforts for identifying and coordinating monthly social/fellowship activities with a focus on fun.
When do they meet? This committee meets the 2nd Tuesday before a board meeting from 7:15am-8:15am
| Hoogesteger, Debbie |
| Klug, Ellen |
| Lawrence, Greg |
| Long-Radloff, Sarah |
| McDowell, Bob |
| Pierce, Jim |
| Rhiner, Vickie |
| Shrode, Paul |
| Stephany, Jay |
| Waterman, Renee |
Programs and Education Committee
Chair: Harriet Redman
Secures our regular weekly presenters to ensure lively, entertaining, informative experiences. Communicates with the presenters with information about when/where we meet and AV set-up needs.
When do they meet? This committee will meet as needed
Chair: Harriet Redman
Secures our regular weekly presenters to ensure lively, entertaining, informative experiences. Communicates with the presenters with information about when/where we meet and AV set-up needs.
When do they meet? This committee will meet as needed
| Lawrence, Greg |
| Long-Radloff, Sarah |
| Redman, Harriet |
| Stephany, Jay |
| Van Grinsven, Lynn |
| Walsh, Cassidy |
| Wepfer, Mary Ann |
Service Committee
Chairs: John Polansky
This committee leads the club’s volunteering and outreach efforts through working with a variety of community, school and non-profit organizations to enhance what they offer or do stand-alone events providing opportunities for our members to serve children and families in our community.
When do they meet? This committee meets the first Wednesday of the month from12:00pm - 1:00pm or as needed.
Chairs: John Polansky
This committee leads the club’s volunteering and outreach efforts through working with a variety of community, school and non-profit organizations to enhance what they offer or do stand-alone events providing opportunities for our members to serve children and families in our community.
When do they meet? This committee meets the first Wednesday of the month from12:00pm - 1:00pm or as needed.
| Bargholtz, Julie |
| Cornell, Gina |
| Heinz, Rose |
| Hennessy, Thomas |
| Jansen, Sherm |
| Long-Radloff, Sarah |
| Malcom, Dawn |
| Pierce, Jim |
| Polansky, John |
| Prahl, Heidi |
| Rigden, Thomas S. |
| Shrode, Paul |
| Steindorf, Ron |
| Stephany, Jay |
| Stockwell, Kathy |
| Van Grinsven, Lynn |
| Wylie, Sarah |
Service Leadership Programs (SLP's) Committee
Chairs: Jean Long Manteufel
Chairs: Jean Long Manteufel
Service Leadership Programs are leadership and character-building programs hosted in a school or community agency and often sponsored by a Kiwanis club. Millions of students have been inspired to lead lives of service and significance through programs for all ages.
Our club sponsors the following program:
Our club sponsors the following program:
• Appleton North High School Key Club, Appleton
• Freedom High School Key Club
• Freedom High School Key Club
• Foster School K-Kids, Appleton
• Franklin School K-Kids, Appleton
• Neenah High School Key Club, Neenah
• St. Mary High School Central Key Club, Menasha
• Park Community School K-Kids, Kaukauna
• AKtion Club of VPI
When do they meet? This committee will meet as needed
| Jansen, Sherm |
| Long-Radloff, Sarah |
| Manteufel, Jean Long |
| Polansky, John |
| Prahl, Heidi |
| Shrode, Paul |
| Stephany, Jay |
| Van Grinsven, Lynn |
| Waterman, Renee |
| Wylie, Sarah |
Updated: October 8, 2026