DISTRICT KIWANIS COMMITTEE
Key Club International empowers students to become competent, capable and compassionate leaders by helping them learn to help others. Through Kiwanis International’s Service Leadership Programs, such as Key Club International, Kiwanians and other adult volunteers enable its youngest leaders to serve their communities, opening doors for them to change the world.
The Kiwanis Committee consists of various individuals who are members of Pennsylvania Kiwanis clubs. The committee is responsible for the proper carrying out of the Key Club District organization's administrative functions in accordance with the Kiwanis District Board's approval.
District Administrator
Mr. Bob Orlando
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Key Club [4 years] (President)
Circle K [4 years] (Club President, District Secretary)
Kiwanis [33 years] (Club President, Lt. Governor, Kiwanis Advisor)
Current Kiwanis Club:
Wyoming Area
Professional Career:
Business Owner
Experience gained through K-Family:
"My experience as a Key Clubber has laid the foundation for my social and professional life. It developed my organizational leadership skills which are put in use every business day. Key Club has also led me into Circle K & Kiwanis where I have made life-long friends."
Zone 1 Administrator
Division 1
Mrs. Cathy Szymanski
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Kiwanis [27 years] Distinguished past president, Distinguished past secretary, Distinguished past LTG, past trustee, distinguished past Governor, District Growth Chair, Kiwanis International Trustee, Current Kiwanis International Vice President
Current Kiwanis Club:
Erie and eKiwanis 2.0
Professional Career:
CEO eIT Support
Experience gained through K-Family:
“My experience in Kiwanis has certainly been extraordinary, from strengthening my leadership skills, to having more volunteer opportunities that truly help my community as well as me on a personal level. I have also made some amazing friends that I consider to be my closest of friends that I would never had met if it had not been from Kiwanis.”
Zone 2 Administrator
Divisions 2, 3 4, and 5
Mrs. Jordyn Powell
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Key Club: Member (9-12), Pennsylvania District Lieutenant Governor (1 term)
Current Kiwanis Club:
Kiwanis Internet Club
Professional Career:
Director of Practice Operations for a Financial Advisor
Experience gained through K-Family:
"Through Key Club, I gained leadership experience, lifelong friendships, and the opportunity to grow into the young professional I am today. Key Club gave me valuable tools, relationships, and insight that I continue to use in my everyday life. I will forever be grateful for the opportunities Key Club provided to serve my community and the lessons I will carry with me forever."
Zone 3 Administrator
Divisions 9, 10, 13 and 14
Miss Maggie Karpinski
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Builders Club
Key Club [4 years] (Club Webmaster, Lieutenant Governor, District Governor)
Current Kiwanis Club:
E-Kiwanis
Professional Career:
State Government
Experience gained through K-Family:
"My experience as a Key Clubber was transformative as it allowed me to shift from a shy young girl into a confident leader. It provided me with the communication, organizational and soft skills that I now use in my personal and professional life. The time I have spent in Key Club and now as a Kiwanian shaped me into the person I am today which I am forever grateful for."
Zone 4 Administrator
Divisions 6, 7 and 8
Matthew Alexander
Involvement in K-Family
Key Club Advisor for 8 years, Current Zone 4 Administrator for PA Key Club
Current Kiwanis Club
Montoursville
Professional Career
K-12 School Librarian
Experience gained through K-Family
Event planning and networking
Zone 5 Administrator
Division 11,12,15,16
Ms. Morgan Coolbaugh
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Builders Club [2 years] (President)
Key Club [4 years] (Lieutenant Governor, District Governor, International Convention Elections Intern)
Circle K [2 years] (Charter Vice President)
Kiwanis [2 years]
Current Kiwanis Club:
Wyoming Area
Professional Career:
Executive Assistant
Experience gained through K-Family:
"The K-family has brought many opportunities into my life like lifelong friends all over the world. I have gained many skills I use on a daily basis because key club strengthened my leadership skills, social skills, and volunteer opportunities. Being able to grow through this organization from middle school into adulthood shaped me into the person I am today."
Zone 6 Administrator
Division 11,12,15,16
Ms. Vanni Nguyen
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Key Club [4 years] (Lieutenant Governor)
Current Kiwanis Club:
E-Kiwanis
Professional Career:
Marketing Director
Experience gained through K-Family:
"My involvement through the K-Family has helped establish my leadership, communication, and professional skills at an early age. These experiences taught me the value of collaboration, community impact, mentorship, and has helped me grow into a more confident and compassionate leader. I'm thankful for the endless opportunities, friendships, and the chance to mentor others through an organization that helped shape who I am today. "