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 [32 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."
Assistant Administrator for Finances / District Kiwanis Office
Mr. Kevin E. Thomas
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Circle K [4 years] (Governor)
Kiwanis [36+ years] (President, Secretary)
Current Kiwanis Club:
Greater West Shore
Harrisburg
Professional Career:
Non-profit management
Zone 1 Administrator
Division 1
Mrs. Cathy Szymanski
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Kiwanis [26 years] Distinguished past president, Distinguished past secretary, Distinguished past LTG, past trustee, distinguished past Governor, District Growth Chair, Kiwanis International Trustee
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
Mr. John Mazurowski
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Key Club 4 years (Treasurer)
Kiwanis Scholarship
Kiwanis 19 years
President 2 terms
Distinguished Club
LTG 2 terms
Trustee 1 terms
Club Counselor
Formula Team
Key Club Zone 2 Administrator
Current Kiwanis Club:
Freeport
Professional Career:
Physicist / Engineer/Program Manager
Experience gained through K-Family:
"It was the Kiwanis sponsors of my Key Club that helped refine my core values for being an involved citizen. Upon graduation they said "You're gonna make it!" Now I'm helping today's Key Club members grow as well."
Zone 3 Administrator
Divisions 9, 10, 13 and 14
Miss Maggie Karpinski
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Builders Club [Club Editor]
Key Club [4 years] (Club Editor, 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 7 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 [1 year]
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 17, 18, 19, 20
Mr. Howard Cohen
[email protected]
Involvement in K-Family:
Key Club Advisor [1987-present], K-Kids Advisor
Current Kiwanis Club:
Kiwanis Club of Old York Road
Professional Career:
Mr. Cohen is a School Psychologist for the Upper Moreland School District
Experience gained through K-Family:
The pleasure of working with my student leaders and watching the growth of my students in community service and leadership skills along with the friends I've made over the years through Kiwanis.
Kiwanis Key Club Specialist
Division 5
Miss Tessa Rhinehart
Involvement in K-Family:
Key Club: Member (2009-2013), Pennsylvania District Lieutenant Governor (2011-2012), Pennsylvania District Governor (2012-2013). Kiwanis: Member (2018-Present).
Current Kiwanis Club:
Kiwanis Club of Sheraden
Professional Career:
Conservation Biologist
Experience gained through K-Family:
"Service in the Kiwanis Family taught me that each person can impact their community for the better. A small, daily act of kindness is worth more than the grandest intention. Leadership roles in Key Club, and now my role in mentoring Key Club students, showed me the meaning of servant leadership: leading by example, listening to your team members and helping them succeed, actively seeking feedback, and creating a positive, supportive environment in which we can learn from each other and grow together.".