Committee / Subcommittee Purpose Chair
The Rotary Foundation
Committee  
 
Assist the governor in educating, motivating, and inspiring Rotarians to participate in Foundation programs and fundraising activities in the district. Serves as the liaison between The Rotary Foundation and club members.
 
 
Chair
 
Oversees the meetings, training, and subcommittees of the District's Rotary Foundation Committee.
 
Eileen Jennings (Mt. Pleasant)
eileen.jennings811@gmail.com
Phone: (989) 773-5185
 
Facilitator Records the actions of the meetings of the Rotary Foundation Committee.
 
Connie Deford (Bay City Morning)
connie.rotary6310@gmail.com
Phone: 989-893-8136
 
Treasurer
 
Maintain the fiscal integrity of the district's global and district grant funds and keep an accurate account of those transactions.
 
Robert Wheeler (Mt. Pleasant)
bwheeler@firstbankmi.com
Phone: 989-772-2600
Fundraising - Annual Fund
 
Promote The Rotary Foundation's many successes to Rotarians and others, including Polio Plus; encourage every Rotarian to make an annual contribution; educate Rotarians on TRF’s operations; and motivate Rotarians to participate in club- and district-sponsored TRF programs.
 
Roderick Bieber  (Saginaw)
rjbeiber@ft.newyorklife.com
Work: 989-791-1900
Home: 989-792-4544
Cell: 989-860-9205
Major Gifts/ PHS/Permanent Fund
 
Promote and administer Major Gifts programs at the district level and provide specific support and guidance to the clubs.
 
Bill Parlberg (Frankenmuth)
bill.parlberg@zehnders.com
Phone: 989-652-0425
Grants Committee (overall) Oversees the District's overall grant programs
 
Paul Moore (Birch Run)
pmoore@villageofbirchrun.com
Work: 989-624-5711
 
Global Grants
Subcommittee
 
Coordinates, reviews, and provides initial approval for district and club global grants
 
 
Randy Ettema (Frakenmuth Morning)
muthsoccerdad@hotmail.com
Work/Home: 989-652-3739
Cell: 989-751-4636
 
District Grants Subcommittee
 
Coordinates, reviews, and provides initial approval for club's requests for district grants
 
Paul Moore (Birch Run)
pmoore@villageofbirchrun.com
Work: 989-624-5711
Global Scholar
Peace Scholar
Subcommittee
 
Promote club and district participation in Global Scholarships and Rotary Centers for International Studies in peace and conflict resolution.
 
Tom Miles (Mt. Pleasant)
miles1tj@cmich.edu
Home: 989-773-9024
Cell: 989-400-7162
Vocational Training
Team
 
Coordinates the formation of vocational training teams that serve one of Rotary International's Areas of Focus
 
Lynne Mischley (Midland Morning)
lynnemischley@gmail.com
Home: 989-687-9298
Cell: 989-430-5049
Polio Plus
 
Support Rotary’s commitment to polio eradication and encourage all Rotarians to participate in PolioPlus and PolioPlus partner activities.
 
Chuck Cusick (Bay City)
cvcusick@aol.com
Home: 989-667-7990
Water and Sanitation Resource Group
 
Develop and implement international service projects within Rotary International's Water and Sanitation area of focus. Targeted goals include:

1) Provide equitable community access to safe water and improved sanitation and hygiene.

2) Educate communities about safe water, sanitation, and hygiene.

3) Strengthen the ability of communities to develop, fund, and maintain sustainable water and sanitation systems.

4) Support studies related to water and sanitation.
 
Randy Ettema (Frakenmuth Morning)
muthsoccerdad@hotmail.com
Work/Home: 989-652-3739
Cell: 989-751-4636
International Service
 
Promote attendance at the annual RI Convention to Rotarians throughout the district.
 
TBD
Council on Legislation
 
Each Rotary district sends a representative to the Council. Representatives deliberate and act upon all proposed enactments and resolutions. Enactments seek to change Rotary’s constitutional documents, and resolutions express an opinion or make a recommendation to the RI Board. The next Council convenes in April 2016.  Legislation must be received at RI headquarters by December 31, 2014. There are no exceptions to this deadline. Club legislation must be endorsed by the district.
 
Representative for 2016 session:
Georgene Hildebrand (Alpena)
georgene.rotary@gmail.com
989-657-2428

Alternate:
Eileen Jennings (Mt. Pleasant)
eileen.jennings811@gmail.com
(989) 773-5185
Membership Development
 
Identify, market, and implement membership strategies within the district that are appropriate for the district and will result in membership growth and retention.
 
Richard Fleming (Mt. Pleasant)
flemi1rj@cmich.edu
Home: 989-772-5556
Alumni Subcommittee
 
Communicates with current and past participants of the Rotary Foundation programs in the District (including Peace Programs, Exchange Programs, and Global Scholars) and encourages ongoing participation in Rotary activities
 
Kristen Bearden (Sebewaing)
 kristinbearden@gmail.com

Jessica McQuarter (Pinconning/Standish)
cherry_8_bomb@yahoo.com
Extension Committee
 
Under the direction of the governor, develop and implement a plan to organize new Rotary clubs within the district.
 
Melanie McCoy (Sebewaing)
melmccoy22@gmail.com
Phone: 734-516-5525
Public Image Committee
 
Promote Rotary to external audiences and foster understanding, appreciation, and support for the programs of Rotary. The committee should promote awareness among Rotarians to the end that effective external publicity, favorable public image, and a positive image are desirable and essential goals for Rotary.
 
Shelley Norris (Saginaw Sunrise)
shelley.norris@ml.com
Work: 989-791-7673
Cell: 989-274-1643
 
Electronic Communication Support and maintain the use of electronic technology in the district and in local clubs.
 
Jennifer Kendrick (Midland)
jakendrick@outlook.com
Phone: 989-839-9188
  
Finance Committee
 
Safeguard the assets of the district fund by reviewing and studying the amount of the per capita levy and necessary expenses of district administration, and prepare an annual report on the status of the district's finances for the annual business meeting.
 
Al Nietzke (Sebewaing)
alnietzke@nfcpa.com
Home: 989-883-2166
Work: 989-453-7065
Nominating Committee
 
Seek and place in nomination candidates for district governor-nominee according to the provisions in the district bylaws.
 
Michael Kelly (Alpena)
mikekellyapn@hotmail.com
Phone: 989-390-4897
Strategic Planning Committee
 
Develop, monitor, and maintain a strategic plan for the District, which will provide continuity, leadership development, and overall direction for the District.
 
Michael Elliott (Saginaw Valley)
michael.elliott@ml.com
Home: 989-792-5655
Cell: 989-284-6554
Centennial Humanitarian Literacy Project Chair  
 
Louis Schultz (Birch Run)
lwschultz@charter.net
Phone: 989-284-5894
 
International Convention Committee
 
Promote attendance at the annual RI Convention to Rotarians throughout the district.
 
Dee Dee Wacksman (Bay City)
dwacksman@charter.net
Phone: 989-992-2840
Community Service Committee
 
Promote and administer Community Service programs at the district-level and provide specific support and guidance to the clubs.
 
TBD
Vocational Service Committee
 
Vocational Service involves serving others through their professions and aspiring to high ethical standards. Rotarians, as business leaders, share skills and expertise through their vocations, and they inspire others in the process. 
 
TBD
Youth Service Committee
 
Encourage and promote Rotarian membership and community involvement of young people, acting chiefly as a resource for Rotaract, Interact, Rotary Youth Leadership Awards, and Youth Exchange.
 
Kathleen Beebe (Mt. Pleasant)
soskb@charter.net
Phone: 989-779-0316
Rotaract
 
Encourage clubs to develop a service organization of young people ages 18-30 to provide an opportunity to enhance their personal development by building leadership and professional skills.
 
Kathleen Beebe (Mt. Pleasant)
soskb@charter.net
Phone: 989-779-0316
Interact
 
Encourage clubs to develop a service organization of young people ages 12-18 to provide an opportunity to enhance their personal development by building leadership and professional skills.
 
Delores Brock (Shepherd)
dsanchez2@aol.com
Phone: 989-390-4597
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards
(RYLA)
 
Promote and administer the Leadership Camp at the district level and provide specific support and guidance to the clubs involved with this program.
 
 
Delores Brock (Shepherd)
dsanchez2@aol.com
Phone: 989-390-4597

Krystal Campbell (Mt. Pleasant)
kmc.central@gmail.com
Work: 989-775-3800
Cell: 989-621-2826
 
Youth Exchange
 
Promotes international goodwill and understanding through exchange of youth 15-19 years of age
 
Michael Ardelean (Owosso)
mike@clh-insurance.com
Phone: 989-723-5382
 
Dianne Rodgers (Owosso)
Dianne.rodgers@baker.edu
Home: 989-277-927
 
Inbound Youth Exchange
 
Coordinates the placement of high school students visiting from other countries
 
Janice Lampman (Midland)
lampman@thearcofmidland.org
Home: 989-859-6807
Outbound Youth Exchange Coordinates the placement of District 6310 high school students with host families outside the US
 
Jim Kranz (Cass City)
jfkfin@gmail.com
Home: 989-827-4215
Cell: 989-325-0181
 
Joe Sawyer (Corunna)
corunnajoe@hotmail.com
Home: 989-743-3650
 
Outbound Recruitment Facilitator  
 
Lynne Mischley (Midland Morning)
lynnemischley@gmail.com
Home: 989-687-9298
Cell: 989-430-5049
 
District Compliance Officer and District Trainer
 
Oversees the safety protocols of visiting exchange students and assists in training district volunteers
 
 
David Smith (Midland)
dsmith9865@charter.net
Home: 989-631-9865
Cell: 989-859-3035
 
District Conference Chair
 
Under the direction of the governor, plan, promote, and implement the necessary arrangements to ensure maximum attendance at the district conference.
 
Carol Dowsett (Owosso)
carol.dowsett@baker.edu
Work: 989-729-3405
 
Susan Montenegro (Owosso)
susan.montenegro@ci.owosso.mi.com
Work: 989-725-0544
Cell: 810-434-0686
 
Rotary International Club and District Support Team Help the district and club leaders find answers to questions and connect with other Rotary International resources and leaders
Susan Schmidt, Coordinator
susan.schmidt@rotary.org
Phone: 847-866-3269

John Hannes, Senior Coordinator
john.hannes@rotary.org
Phone: 847-866-3275
Resource for Using Recognition Points  
Michelle Kocan (Midland Morning)
michkocan@gmail.com
Cell: 989430-7638

 

Current as of July 1, 2016