The Edmonds Senior Center committees meet on a regular basis to ensure the smooth operation of it’s facilities. All committees are chaired by Board Members who bring a dedication and passion to helping our seniors and the entire community.
Board of Directors
Devnee Gadbois, President
4th Thursday, 4:00pm
Art
Julaine Fleetwood, Chair
Called as needed
Purpose: Manage and oversee all visual art displays and art events at the EWC.
Members: Frances Chapin, Sharon Grader Lillyan Hendershot, Daniel Johnson, Diana White, Judith Works, Robin Ullman, Michelle Neu
Board Development
Alison Alonzo Pence, Chair
2nd Monday, 1:00pm
Purpose: Manage Board member recruitment, orientation, election process, committee assignments, and engagement.
Members: Carol Kinney, Tabatha Shoemake, Kay Shin, Jeanett Quintanilla, Doug Purcell, Daniel Johnson, Robin Ullman
Executive
Devnee Gadbois, President
3rd Thursday, 3:00pm
Purpose: Empowered to conduct Board authorized business between regular meetings of the Board of Directors.
Members: David Schaefer, Lillyan Hendershot, Nina Odell, Karen Barnes, Daniel Johnson
Facilities & Transportation
Phil Lovell, Chair
1st Wednesday, 9:30am
Purpose: Provide oversight and consultation related to facility maintenance, systems, IT, access control, security, AV, and safety, as well as EWC buses and parking.
Members: Tony de San Lazaro, Chuck Fritz, Greg Gadbois, Kate Lindsay, Terry Olmsted, Patrick Carter, Phil Lovell, Daniel Johnson
Finance
Karen Barnes, Chair
2nd Wednesday, 3:00pm
Purpose: Oversees financial activities for the center. With the CEO and Accounting Manager, develops the budget; ensures adequate financial controls and accurate tracking, monitoring, and accounting for funds.
Membership: Diane Buckshnis, Patsy Ethridge-Neal, Bob Gould, Daniel Johnson, Heather Krause, Alma Ohtomo, David Schaefer, Brandon Boyer
Fundraising
David Schaeffer, Chair
2nd Tuesday at 1pm
Purpose: Work together with staff to plan and support fundraising efforts including Business Breakfast, Gala, direct mail, annual campaign, major gifts and planned giving.
Members: Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney, Daniel Johnson, Joan Morrison, Nina Odell, Karen Barnes, Jeannie Kiewicz-Brooks, Lillyan Hendershot, Rosemay Wander
Governance
Robert Gould, Chair
Called as needed
Purpose: Assist with Bylaw changes when required.
Members: Patsy Ethridge-Neal, Chuck Fritz, Bob Gould, Daniel Johnson, Alma Ohtomo
Marketing & Communications
Lillyan Hendershot, Chair
1st Thursday at 4pm
Purpose: Provide consultation and support for marketing and public relations.
Members: Gian Rodrigues, Daniel Johnson, Tabatha Shoemake, Teresa Whipple, Joan Morrison
Membership
Alma Ohtomo, Chair
1st Thursday, 1:00pm
Purpose: Provide consultation, support, and outreach for membership.
Members: Barbara Kindness, Brook Moon, Brook Roberts, Joy Spaulding, Julie Worthington, Kim Chrisman, Lori Lopez, Mindy Butterfield, Nancy Anderson, Nancy Clark, Patsy Ethridge-Neal, Pamela Clerico, Michelle Neu
Programs
Terri Wilson, Chair
3rd Wednesday, 1:00pm
Purpose: Provide consultation and support for health & wellness programs, social & recreation programs, and partnerships.
Members: Alma Ohtomo, Brook Roberts, Debby Grant, Diane Cutts, Jeanett Quintanilla, Jeannie Kiewicz-Brooks, Kathy Schoenbaum, Michelle Reitan, Michelle Neu
Strategic Planning
Lillyan Hendershot & Kay Shin, Co-Chairs
2nd Thursday, 2:00pm
Purpose: Manage the process to develop and monitor long-range plans for the EWC.
Members: Karen Barnes, Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney, Jeannie Kiewicz-Brooks, Nina Odell, Alma Ohtomo, David Schaefer, Daniel Johnson
Gala
Lillyan Hendershot & Sonia Gilman, Co-Chair
2nd Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
Purpose: Work together with staff to plan and support Gala fundraising efforts.
Members: Phyllis Gutierrez Kenney, Daniel Johnson, Joan Morrison, Nina Odell, Jeannie Kiewicz-Brooks, Robin Ullman, Ilham Lioui
