Officers & Board Members
Executive Board Members and Officers for 2023–2024
Co-President: Joanna Taczanowsky
Co-President: Katie Kardos
Treasurer: Danielle Mandeville
Secretary: Lani Cochran
Committees
Finance
Purpose: To determine disbursements of funds at the conclusion of the club year.
Chairperson: Danielle Mandeville
Membership
Purpose: To solicit prospective new members, collect dues and plan the October Membership Dinner. Annual dues of $30 are to be paid by all returning and newly installed members by the October Meeting. This committee is also responsible for updating the club brochure.
Chairpersons: Sue Tracey, Laura Namnoun
Marketing & Communication
Purpose: To notify the media of the club’s activities and to promote awareness of the club’s donations and community service projects to our town. The chairperson also works with the club's committees to provide publicity for events.
Chairperson: Katie Kardos, Lani Cochran, & Committee Heads/Executive Board
Purpose: To order meals prepared by Pauline's Stock Pot Kitchen every Friday, pick them up and deliver them to residents of Metacomet Village and Higley Village. This is a chance to visit the residents and build relationships.
Chairperson: Kristen Formanek
Purpose: The club awards educational grants to East Granby High School seniors who plan to attend an institute of higher learning. Applications are submitted to the Scholarship Committee, which is comprised of a chairperson, two club members and the club President. Applications are reviewed anonymously and awards are presented at the graduation in June. The club also awards grants to parents of preschoolers to enable their child to attend a preschool program in town.
Chairperson: Lynn Landolina
Purpose: This event is held on a Saturday in December. It is open to all children from birth to 12.. The Fair includes games/prizes, crafts, refreshments, bake table, some fund-raising items and of course a visit with Santa!
Chairperson: Ginny Moriarty
Purpose: This event is held in March and is a chance for adults to get out and socialize and feel glamourous! All proceeds go back to the community with donations to our seniors, schools and citizens in need.
Chairpersons: Bridget Bortz, Katie Kardos
Purpose: This event is held in April and is open to runners of all ages. Responsibilities include contacting local businesses to sponsor the event, setting up the registration site and working with the town to secure the appropriate permits and resources. All proceeds go back to the community with donations to our seniors, schools and citizens in need.
Chairperson: Shirley Woods
Purpose: This event is held in June and is open to golfers of all ages. Responsibilities include contacting local businesses to sponsor the event, working with the golf course to arrange dates, times, and meals, and coordinating the raffle. All proceeds go back to the community with donations to our seniors, schools and citizens in need.
Chairpersons: Shirley Woods, Pat Bouwer, Renee Kowal
Purpose: To solicit donations of goods, services or money from businesses and individuals in order to support the clubs fund-raising events and community service projects.
Chairperson: Danielle Mandeville
Thank Yous: Sue Landolina
Cheer Committee: Eden Wimpfheimer