All Kiwanians are leaders many of whom have unique talents and have volunteered their time to serve on the District committees to share those talents. The committee member who’s name is in bold is currently serving as the Chairperson of the committee. All committee members are appointed by the Governor and approved by the board. If you are interested in serving on a committee please contact that committee’s chair via their contact information below.
Standing Committees
Standing committees are mandatory committees pursuant to Article 5 Section 2 of the District By-laws. The primary purpose of these committees is to ensure the continued success of the Southwest District.
Committee on Strategic Realignment
The Committee on Strategic Realignment protects the future of the District by recommending changes Division membership with the goals of: district growth; administrative efficiency, and equitable distribution of clubs for each Lieutenant Governor.
The Committee on Strategic Realignment consists of the Governor, the Governor-Elect, the Immediate Past Governor, the District Executive Director, the president of the incumbent class of Lieutenant Governors, the Chair of the Committee of Past Governors, and the President of the Past Lieutenant Governors Association (“the Roadrunners”).
The 2026-2027 members of the Strategic Realignment Committee are:
Governor Barbara Mizelle
Lt Governor President Lisa Schonbrun
Executive Director Sandra Carrier
Governor-Elect Karin Church
Past Governor Chair Harry Shapiro
Immediate Past Governor Erica Stephens President Road Runners Bob Bridenbach
The Financial Advisory Committee maintains the continuity and integrity of the District’s finances. The committee reviews expense reports, recommends changes in the budget, develops policies, and advises the Governor-Elect in preparing their budget.
The Financial Advisory Committee includes the Governor, the Immediate Past Governor, the Governor Elect, two (2) Lieutenant Governors, two (2) immediate past Lieutenant Governors, and two (2) Lieutenant Governors-Elect, the District Executive Director, and the chair of the Committee of Past Governors.
The 2026 – 2027 members of the Financial Advisory Committee are:
Governor Barbara Mizelle Governor-Elect Karin Church Immediate Past President Erica Stephens LtG Division 18 Liz Wilson
The Site Selection Committee recommends the sites of future conventions and conferences. The Site Selection Committee is chaired by Executive Director and consists of the Governor, the Governor-Elect, and the Immediate Past Governor.
The 2026-2027 members of the Site Selection Committee are:
Executive Director Sandra Carrier Governor Barbara Mizelle
Immediate Past Governor Erica Stephens Governor-Elect Karin Church
The Past District Governors Advisory Committee provides guidance and advice to the current Governor. The Past District Governors Advisory Committee consists of all past Governors who are active members of the District and not currently serving on the Executive Committee.
The 2026-2027 members of the Past District Governors Advisory Committee are:
Past Lieutenant Governors Association (“The Roadrunners”)
The Past Lieutenant Governors Association provides guidance and advice to the Lieutenant Governors of the District. The Past Lieutenant Governors Association consists of all past Lieutenant Governors who are active members of the District and not currently serving on the Executive Committee.
The 2026-2027 members of the Past Lieutenant Governors Association are:
Bob Breidenbach – Chair Past Chair
Laura Miller – Secretary Marge Carrithers – Treasurer
Committees
All Kiwanians are leaders many of whom have unique talents and have volunteered their time to serve on the District committees to share those talents. The committee member who’s name is in bold is currently serving as the Chairperson of the committee. All committee members are appointed by the Governor and approved by the board. If you are interested in serving on a committee please contact that committee’s chair via their contact information below.
Standing Committees
Standing committees are mandatory committees pursuant to Article 5 Section 2 of the District By-laws. The primary purpose of these committees is to ensure the continued success of the Southwest District.
Committee on Strategic Realignment
The Committee on Strategic Realignment protects the future of the District by recommending changes Division membership with the goals of: district growth; administrative efficiency, and equitable distribution of clubs for each Lieutenant Governor.
The Committee on Strategic Realignment consists of the Governor, the Governor-Elect, the Immediate Past Governor, the District Executive Director, the president of the incumbent class of Lieutenant Governors, the Chair of the Committee of Past Governors, and the President of the Past Lieutenant Governors Association (“the Roadrunners”).
The 2026-2027 members of the Strategic Realignment Committee are:
Governor Barbara Mizelle
Lt Governor President
Lisa Schonbrun
Executive Director Sandra Carrier
Governor-Elect Karin Church
Past Governor Chair
Harry Shapiro
Immediate Past Governor
Erica Stephens
President Road Runners
Bob Bridenbach
Financial Advisory Committee
The Financial Advisory Committee maintains the continuity and integrity of the District’s finances. The committee reviews expense reports, recommends changes in the budget, develops policies, and advises the Governor-Elect in preparing their budget.
The Financial Advisory Committee includes the Governor, the Immediate Past Governor, the Governor Elect, two (2) Lieutenant Governors, two (2) immediate past Lieutenant Governors, and two (2) Lieutenant Governors-Elect, the District Executive Director, and the chair of the Committee of Past Governors.
The 2026 – 2027 members of the Financial Advisory Committee are:
Governor Barbara Mizelle
Governor-Elect Karin Church
Immediate Past President
Erica Stephens
LtG Division 18 Liz Wilson
Site Selection Committee
The Site Selection Committee recommends the sites of future conventions and conferences. The Site Selection Committee is chaired by Executive Director and consists of the Governor, the Governor-Elect, and the Immediate Past Governor.
The 2026-2027 members of the Site Selection Committee are:
Executive Director Sandra Carrier
Governor Barbara Mizelle
Immediate Past Governor Erica Stephens
Governor-Elect Karin Church
Past District Governors Advisory Committee
The Past District Governors Advisory Committee provides guidance and advice to the current Governor. The Past District Governors Advisory Committee consists of all past Governors who are active members of the District and not currently serving on the Executive Committee.
The 2026-2027 members of the Past District Governors Advisory Committee are:
Chair Harry Shapiro
Don Levine
Don Townsend
Ed Verberg
Ron Smith
Bob Carson
Alma Carson
Past Lieutenant Governors Association (“The Roadrunners”)
The Past Lieutenant Governors Association provides guidance and advice to the Lieutenant Governors of the District. The Past Lieutenant Governors Association consists of all past Lieutenant Governors who are active members of the District and not currently serving on the Executive Committee.
The 2026-2027 members of the Past Lieutenant Governors Association are:
Bob Breidenbach – Chair
Past Chair
Laura Miller – Secretary
Marge Carrithers – Treasurer
Special Committees
Special Committees are created to address specific problems and events. The special committees are created by the Governor and approved by the Board.
By-Laws and Policies Committee
The By-Laws and Policies Committee drafts and ensures the District is in compliance with our Bylaws and Policies.
The 2026 – 2027 members of the By-Laws and Policies Committee are:
Chair – Phil Fargotstein
District Convention Committee
The District Convention Committee plans and hosts the annual District Convention.
The 2026 – 2027 members of the District Convention Committee are:
Executive Director Sandra Carrier
Governor-Elect Karin Church
Convention Advisor Lynne Gudin
Treasurer Kim Maust
Governor Barbara Mizelle
Convention Chair Jodi-lynn Diaz
Resolutions Committee
The Resolutions Committee reviews and drafts resolutions.
The 2026-2027 members of the Resolutions Committee are:
Chair – Phil Fargotstein
Don Townsend
Strategic Planning Committee
The Strategic Planning Committee prepares one (1) and five (5) year plans to guide the district to continued success.
The 2026-2027 members of the Strategic Planning Committee are:
Governor-Elect Karin Church