Committee on Community Services should implement projects on the arts, business affairs, citizenship, civic improvement, community beautification, conservation, health, international understanding, literacy, public affairs, safety, and help for senior citizens and disabled persons, as well as schedule with Buchanan County School Board a calendar date for all Kiwanis activities that involve our local schools (e.g. ”Special Field Day”, “Government Day”, etc.  Popular current project is taking the lead on “Special Field Day” (set for April 30, 2009) for special needs students in our community, “Relay for Life”, “Earth Day” and giving honor on “Mother’s Day” and “Fathers Day” in our local churches, as well as giving out organizing and choosing high school college scholarship recipients.
            Chairman- Margret Wakeland
            Mike Lee, Ted Hagen, Scott Boone, Karen Hutchinson, Krista Wagner, Sandy Ward, Vicky Jones, Kemper Bausell

 Committee of Finance and Fund-raising is responsible for preparing and submitting an annual budget on projected income and expenses for submission to the board of directors, as well as making any recommendations they feel pertinent towards possible fund raisers (e.g. “Golf Tournament”). Also responsible for securing funds necessary to meet budget requirements, as well as setting aside money for scholarships and funds for members registering and attending district meetings. Work in conjunction with Committee of Youth Services on the “Duck Race, Kiwanis’ two 5K runs, “Christmas Tree Fund Raiser”, and any other fund raising activities approved by the club (e.g. “Relay for Life”).
            Chairman- Ben Church
            Bill Neeley, Austin Crumpton, Melissa Smith, Brian Boyd, Phillip Cook

Committee on Human and Spiritual Values should implement projects that support and encourage spiritual development, provide human companionship and comfort, or offer counseling and guidance as needed. Projects encourage interfaith and interdenominational religious activities. Popular projects include the annual “National Day of Prayer”, “Kiwanis Easter Egg Hunt”, visiting nursing and children’s homes, “Thanksgiving Meals”, “Operation Christmas Child”, “Kiwanis Christmas Banquet” and possibly beginning a layperson and minister of the year honor.
            Chairman- Bill Neeley
            Kemper Bausell, Bill Parish, Mike Letsen, Debbie Matney, Mary Yates

Committee on Membership Growth and Education should strive to continually seek new inductees into our local club provided through the clubs by-laws. The committee should make ongoing recommendations for membership consideration and then follow-up with appropriate orientation of all accepted new members. Committee members should work hard to insure regular attendance by all members keeping each actively involved in club activities, giving support, paying dues, and attending regular meetings, as well as sending follow-up notes (emails) to all members that were absent from previous meeting. Popular project includes an annual membership drive and “Be Ready to Tell the Story (Kiwanis)” program.
            Chairman- Jon Rife
            David Sykes, Lee Hibbitts, Mary Yates, Karen Hutchinson, Sandy Stiltner, Priscilla Johnson

Committee on Public Relations is responsible for making certain that the public receives, through the media and others means, the objectives, the goals, any programs and achievements of both Kiwanis International and Grundy Kiwanis. Pictures should be taken at all Kiwanis activities followed by a write-up and picture in our local newspapers, including all new members of Kiwanis.  Popular projects include “Kiwanis Corner” in the Virginia Mountaineer, photos of activities in the “Virginia Mountaineer” and the regular monthly Kiwanis newsletter, as well as working in conjunction with “Coalfields Folklife Festival”.
            Chairman- Ryan Mullins
            Jason McGlothlin, Sam Bartley, Brandon Dye

Committee on Parks should maintain and over-see out local Kiwanis Park; its’ maintenance, safety, insurance, and up keep by making routine inspections. Making any recommendations that would enhance the park’s ecstatic enjoyment for all that attend.  Popular projects include the remodeling and purchasing of additional new park playground equipment. Currently, keeping the club updated on the construction of the widening of Rt. 460 and its’ impact on our park. Assume the major role in managing any financial responsibilities pertaining to the park.
            Chairman—Jim Wayne Childress
            Tabatha Justus, Jon Rife, Ernie Hertzog

Committee on Sponsored Clubs (K-Family and Key Club) shall devise ways and means to establish and support our local K-Kids in the elementary schools, Builders Club in the junior high, and the Key Club in high school, as well as Circle K Clubs at our local colleges and universities. Should oversee and be responsible in finding faculty advisors for each club. Keeping the club informed of each clubs activities and service projections should be done on a regular basis. Popular projects include Key Club at Grundy Senior High and “Special Field Day” for county special needs children (Working in conjunction with the Committee on Community Services) “Halloween Safety” and “Christmas in Buchanan County”. Potential project is honoring a Key Club member each month for their individual outstanding participation and consideration given for starting an “Action Club”.
            Chairman- Priscilla Johnson
            Leslie Horne, Todd VanMeter, Karen Brown, Judie Barger, Ricky Owens

Committee on Youth Services should implement projects that address school aged youth. Projects can address academics, advocacy, career exploration, character building programs, citizenship, health, hobbies, leadership development, literacy, mentoring, prevention of drug use, and encourage activity in sports and recreations programs. Popular projects include working with Scouting program, “Government Day”, “Duck Race”; “Imagination Library” and “Read Around the World”.
            Chairman- Austin Bradley
            Curt Mullins, Carl Dorton, Phillip Cook, Sandy Stiltner, Bill Parrish

Committee on Young Children: Priority One should implement projects to children prenatal through age five. Projects should address maternal care, infant care, early development, nutrition, child advocacy, pediatric safety.  The committee will develop ongoing program(s) that address issues facing our children in our county (e.g. child obesity & drug abuse)
            Chairman- Amy Justus
            Mike Cox, P.J. Justus, Kristen Stiltner, Wesley Stiltner

Committee on Programs should make certain that two programs are scheduled every month that are both educational and of interest to all members. The program presenter and title of presentation, should be given to the chairman to The Committee on Public Relations and the president a month prior to their being presenting to ensure proper advertising has been done. The committee must make certain that the individual presenting the program has been contacted and any assistance necessary has been offered in making certain the program runs smoothly. Any special needs, electrical or otherwise, is the responsibility of the Committee on Programs.  Informing the presenter of their time limitations is vital. (30 minutes) A follow-up letter should be sent to the presenter thanking him/her in behalf of our club. A back up program should be ready to go at a moment notice if a sudden cancellation might occur. Popular ongoing programs include bi-monthly programs at regularly scheduled club meeting times and posting these programs through email format and monthly newsletters.  Committee is responsible for organizing the “Installation of New Officers” program each October and planning a schedule for “Kiwanis Social Night”.
            Chairman- Ricky Owens
            Mark Mutter, Jeff Matney, Mickey McGlothlin

Sergeant of Arms should make certain that all members attending regular meetings have been given their Kiwanis badges upon entering the meeting room and are wearing their Kiwanis pins or shirts, as well as accessing any fines appropriate for failure on the part of any individual for not doing such. Making certain an American flag is present at any and all Kiwanis meetings or programs.
            Co-Chairs- Curtis Mullins and Jim Wayne Childress