2011-2012 Committee Information

Below is a description of each of the committees for the 2011-2012 scheduled activities.  We have also included those who have volunteered to plan and coordinate each activity (Committee Members) and those who will be volunteers to help on activity day.

*Please keep in mind that if you signed up to be either a committee member or a volunteer, you must be available on that date to work the event.

FALL KICK-OFF LUNCHEON – The Fall Kick-Off Luncheon kicks off our new year! Ideally you should be in town/available in August to get preparations made to plan this event. It is generally held at a member’s home (around 1pm in the afternoon) and you would be coordinating Evite invitation, set up, food, etc. It’s a small committee of 2-3 people and a great one for individuals who would like to fulfill their volunteer responsibilities in the early part of the year. Planning should begin in June/July to secure a host home.

Committee Members: Cheryl Post, Shannon Brophy, Sonya Sedlak

Volunteers:  Nicole Christensen, Kelly McCrossin, Sally D'Ambrosio

RICHARD’S RUN HHK5K – Richard’s Run HHK5K is one of our largest fundraisers, currently benefiting two cancer organizations – Go4theGoal and Emmanuel Cancer Foundation. It is a fantastic means to contribute in a significant way to a super fun, incredible event. Much of the work is completed over the summer but you can expect to be busy, especially in September, gearing up for this terrific event. This is a great committee for meeting new people and really getting involved.

Committee Members:  Suzanne Hekemian, Kristen Gildea-Fox, Liz Willkomm

Volunteers:  Mary Beth Henry, Monica Ashley, Amy Rivera, Lauren Lynch

PROGRESSIVE DINNER- The Progressive Dinner is a committee of six people that begin to meet in early September to start planning one of the club’s favorite events. The committee works together to select ‘host houses’ for the event, create invitations, choose food/alcohol & plan a great night for club members to enjoy. It’s another great one if you like event planning and would enjoy having your volunteer efforts completed early in the year.

Committee Members:  Amy Rivera, Jodi Thompson, Kerry Beeman

Volunteer:  Juliana Dudas

HALLOWEEN PARADE – This event is generally held in the morning and is a great way to get involved with the kids in town, leading them through Downtown HHK and back to the school for spooky festivities. Much of the planning is in September and October. A committee of 4-6 people, and a very fun event to be a part of, and no, you do not have to dress up in a Halloween costume. 

Committee Members:  Liz Malko, Tara Mamone, Letty Wahl, Rina Katsanos

Volunteers:  Jennifer Schuck, Jodi Thompson, Christine Danza, Juliana Dudas, Ranee Blood, Mary Beth Henry

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA – This event takes place in early December with planning beginning in October/November. It’s a committee of 4-6 people which makes planning a lot of fun! Working together you will coordinate decorations, press, food, crafts and a fun day for the children in Ho-ho-kus.

Committee Members:  Shannon Taliercio, Susan Blattner, Caren Van Geyzel, Kelly McCrossin

Volunteers:  Kristen Fazio, Patti Walker, Jodi Thompson, Liz Malko, Julie Chiusano, Ali White

HOLIDAY PARTY – This event takes place during our December General Meeting. The Chair and her committee will work with the venue of choice to coordinate food and drink as well as create a festive and fun social environment for our members to enjoy. A small committee of 2 is sufficient to plan this fun event.

Committee Members:  Febbie Staniar, Christine Stecker

GAME NIGHT/BUNCO – The committee is responsible for organizing a fun game night for our members and spouses to enjoy. I would recommend this to someone who wants to rally the troops for a fun social night! 1 to 2 people can plan this event.

Committee Members:  Karen McWilliams, Jessica O'Grady

Volunteer:  Rachelle Bacalzo

EASTER PARADE – More fun with the little ones! On this committee, you will help to organize a parade through town and an Easter Egg Hunt on a Saturday morning! It is one of our larger committees (5-7 people). The committee will begin their work in January and it’s a fun way to work with a group on one of our most fun events for the kids.

Committee Members:  Mary Beth Henry, Monica Ashley, Juliana Dudas, Julie Chiusano, Rachelle Bacalzo

Volunteers:  Cheryl Post, Susan Blattner, Tristen Comey, Shannon Brophy, Tara Mamone, Kathleen Morley

YAC COMMUNITY FUNDRAISER – One of our largest fundraisers held in the spring. Enjoy being on a committee of mostly new members, which is a great way to meet and really get to know other club members. Traditionally our largest committee, as it involves planning a sizable dinner/dance and some sort of auction event. Your work will start in January of that year and you should expect to be busy planning for a few months thereafter; so put your party planning and brainstorming hats on! This committee is also a great way to get involved in raising money for our local beneficiaries.

Committee Members:  Patti Walker, Jennifer Schuck

SCHOLARSHIP – Work with the Scholarship Chair during the months of April and May to interview and select the recipients of our scholarship money.

Committee Members:  Nicole Christensen, Rina Katsanos, Jessie Cecala

WAYS AND MEANS – This committee is Chaired by the 2nd VP and has a small group of 2-3 people to help formulate ideas for new beneficiaries that can benefit from our funds raised at the YAC Fundraiser and Richard’s Run HHK5K. It’s a small committee that really helps to shape the future of our club and our beneficiaries. The work begins independently in January and is completed when the slate is presented in April.

Committee Members:  Lauren Lynch, Jodi Thompson, Tristen Comey, Sandra Alworth

CLOSING DINNER – This committee organizes the club’s final meeting of the year, generally a dinner taking place at an outside venue. You will organize the locale and menu for the year end festivities! (Generally a committee slot saved for Associate Members).

Committee Members:  Denise Iannelli, Jodi Thompson

STORAGE ADMINISTRATOR – This is an ongoing position through the year. As the storage coordinator, you will coordinate access for Committee Chairs to our club’s storage facility. A one person job that requires you to keep track of items stored and work with committee chairs to provide access to storage unit as needed.

Member:  Caren Van Geyzel