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   Officers and Committees
Evelyn W. Hagood
President of Kiwanis Uptown
Contact: president_at_kiwanisuptown.org
Age: 26 yrs. old
Occupation: Communications Specialist at CB Richard Ellis
Where are you from? Greenville, SC
Where did you go to college? Miami University of Ohio
Hobbies: eating/cooking and writing about it, wine, shoes, reading, volunteering, Kiwanis Uptown, Junior League, playing with my dog Dorothy the doodle, and traveling
One interesting fact about yourself: I would get lost in a box without Gabby the Garmin.

Vice Presidents and Committees
       If you are interested in joining a committee,
       please contact the VP over the committee for information.


Valerie Bixby
VP of Finance and Administration
Contact: admin_at_kiwanisuptown.org
Age: 26 yrs. old
Occupation: Corporate Product Debt, Bank of America
Where are you from? Ponte Vedra Beach, FL / Wallingford, CT
Where did you go to college? The Florida State University, GO SEMINOLES!
Hobbies: music, theatre, boating, volunteering, traveling, hanging out with friends, trying new wines and loving football...especially Florida State Football!
One interesting fact about yourself: I absoultely love to travel and I hope to go to Europe in the next few years. My favorite vacation spot in the United States is VEGAS!
Admin Committee:
   Meeting Administator Chairs (5) - Place member nametags guest sign-in sheet out prior to each meeting, and collect at the end. Record members in attendance using nametags collected. Provide guest sign-in sheet to VP of Admin for follow-up.

Melissa Deere
President-Elect and VP of Service Projects
Contact: service_at_kiwanisuptown.org
Age: 31 yrs. old
Occupation: HR Manager
Where are you from? All over the Southeast
Where did you go to college? Appalachian State and George Washington University
Hobbies: Photography/scrapbooking, music, food (eating, not cooking), travel, spoiling my new nephew, and planning Charlotte adventures...
One interesting fact about yourself: I moved 9 times before I was a freshman in highschool (see "Where are you from?" above).
Service Committee:
   Service Chairs - Develop, organize and commuicate one or more service projects for the club. Open to any number of members. If you have a service project you would like to do or would like help determine and organize service projects, please join this committee.

Bryan Richards
VP of Marketing and Communications
Contact: communications_at_kiwanisuptown.org
Age: 30 yrs. old
Occupation: Runner-up for the Most Interesting Man in the World, Dos Equis Brewery
Where are you from? Ohio
Where did you go to college? Ohio University (undergrad), University of Miami (grad)
Hobbies: Creative writing, cooking, traveling, reading, spending time with my wife. Kiwanis of Course! Small Group leader at church.
One interesting fact about yourself: I was not in fact runner up for the Most Interesting Man in the World. I made that up to hide the truth that I am unemployed, which isn't very interesting at all. But if you like my creative thinking on the answers to these questions and are looking for someone who is somewhat interesting to work for your organization, please let me know:)
Communications Committee:
   Meeting Minutes Chairs (2) - Writing minutes after/during each meeting and sending to club.
   Newsletter Chairs (4) - Write, edit and layout a newsletter each month, including pictures, a note from the president, stories about last months service projects and events and a calendar of upcoming events.
   Photography Chairs (3) - Responsible for taking pictures at meetings, service projects and events and posting them on the website. Training on posting pictures to website provided.
   Promotional Chairs (3) - Responsible for creating/ordering promotional items. Distributing flyers and/or brochures to members and at events.
   Media Relations Chairs (2) - Responsible for contact media outlets when we have membership drives, big fundraisers/events, etc. Training on creating press releases and media kits provided.

Jonathan Bryda
VP of Membership Development
Contact: membership_at_kiwanisuptown.org
Age: 24 yrs. old
Occupation: Brokerage Associate at The Vanguard Group
Where are you from? Norwood, MA
Where did you go to college? AClemson University, GO TIGERS!
Hobbies: Traveling, Clemson Football, Tailgating, Playing with my dog Casey, Playing golf, and just hanging out with my friends (including all my fellow Kiwanians!)
One interesting fact about yourself: I am allergic to beef!
Membership Committee:
   The Dream Team (8) - lan and organize social outings or parties for members, follow up with guests who attend meetings. Respond to member inquiries submited through contact us form on website. Greet and inroduce guests at meetings.

Kelly Crawford
VP of Fundraising
Contact: fundraising_at_kiwanisuptown.org
Age: 27 yrs. old
Occupation: Buyline Account Manager, Continental Tire
Where are you from? DC/Baltimore, MD
Where did you go to college? East Carolina University
Hobbies: Any outdoor activity (running, paying sports, scuba diving, hiking, and goodness the list continues), spending time with my family, friends and dog Rosco, working with the ALS Association, traveling and taking vacations.
One interesting fact about yourself: I love baseball and have a signed Cal Ripken Jr. baseball.
Fundraising Committee:
   Fundraising Chairs (4) - Develop, organize and plan fundraising events for our club