Committees

The Kalmia Club is an all-volunteer organization. Committees are our backbone. All members are encouraged to join one or more committee. It’s a great way to make friends while contributing to the club. To learn more, please contact us at kalmiaclub@gmail.com.

2025-2026

  • The Archives Committee sorts and preserves the historical records of the club.

    Archivist / Chair: Kathleen Jones Harris

    Members: Edie Brower, Jen Chase, Cheryl Cvetan, Mary Freedman

  • Maintains and cares for the upkeep and organization of the clubhouse and the grounds. Recommends repairs to the Executive Committee and obtains estimates, as needed. Maintaining the historical integrity of the clubhouse is part of Kalmia’s mission.

    Co-Chairs: Nora Linderman, Chrissy O’Donnell

    Members: Jane Beale, Claire Jefferis, Donna Puluka, Jeanne Stockwell, Gwen Zack

  • Organizes annual blood drives in conjunction with the Red Cross. Collects donations and leads efforts for local outreach. More info.

    Chair: Beverly Desch

    Members: Dawn Alpaugh, Donna Lacey, Rene Marinich, Kathy McEntee, June Miller, Chrissy O'Donnell, Alison Shelofsky, Jill Slack

  • Prepares the annual budget and monthly finance reports.

    Chair: Betsy Palilonis

    Members: Dina Fanelli, Ree Gallagher, Kathleen Harris

  • Plans fun activities and social events with the goal of raising funds for the scholarship fund and clubhouse preservation. Visit the Events page.

    Co-Chairs: Renee Kiriluk-Hill, Cindy Williamson

    Members: Jane Beale, Larysa Bemko, Lorraine Campo, Cheryl Cvetan, Bet Flynn, Deb Kilmer, Lillian Laney, Jasna Ljutica, Lisa Marin, Denise Santoro, Jill Slack, Maria Souza, Karen Tarricone

  • Plans the annual Hidden Gardens of Lambertville Tour, which takes place on the 2nd Saturday in June.

    Chair: Donna Puluka

    Members: Karen Aversano, Trish Barby, Jane Beale, Gail Brock, Jen Chase, Judy Colt, Mary Beth Corcoran, Donna Embley, Shirah Grey, Lillian Laney, Jasna Ljutica, Chrissy O'Donnell, Liz Riegel, Dawn Shumaitis, Jeanne Stockwell, Marcia Taylor

  • This committee works to secure delegates for the Girls Career Institute (GCI), which offers a “mini college experience” at Douglass Residential College on the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick. More info.

    Chairs: Cheryl Cvetan, Deb Kelly,

    Member: Addison Polukord

  • Researches and pursues funding opportunities to support the club’s mission.

    Chair: Betty Flynn

    Members: Nancy Campbell, Jen Chase, Karla Feuer, Ree Gallagher, Kathleen Harris, Deb Kelly, Nora Linderman, Monika Poelzmann

    We are very grateful to the following organizations for their generous support of our preservation projects!

    • New Jersey Historic Trust (NJHT) and the Preserve New Jersey Historic Preservation Fund for the sponsorship and funding of our Preservation Plan.

    • General Mercer Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) for the sponsorship and funding of our Archival Preservation projects.

  • Ensures all members and visitors feel welcome. The Chair manages the member database.

    Chair: Lucy Mahalchick

    Members: Jane Beale, Lorraine Campo, Donna Embley, Erinn Joyce, Jasna Ljutica, Joan Millsaps, Roseann Price, Karen Tarricone, Gwen Zack,

  • Responsible for identifying candidates for open Board positions.

    Members: Polly Anderson, Lillian Laney

  • Identifies topics of interest and plans a variety of programs for our monthly gatherings. Visit the Monthly Programs page.

    Chair: Kelli Scarlett

    Members: Polly Anderson, Caroline Armstrong, Meg Berkofsky, Cheryl Cvetan, Deb Kilmer, Mary Jane Legere, Julie Meyers, Jackie Sneddon, Gwen Zack

  • Maintains the club’s Facebook and Instagram accounts, creates promotional pieces, and promotes club events and activities.

    Chair: Catherine Gamble

    Members: Birsu Bascillar, Liz Battaglia, Addison Polukord, Dawn Shurmaitis

  • The Scholarship Committee develops guidelines for the Kalmia scholarship program and reviews the applicants. Awards are presented to the recipients in June. More info.

    Chair: Lynne Brennan

    Members: Dawn Alpaugh, Maureen Blachowski, Shirah Grey, Donna Lacey, Chrissy O'Donnell, Julie Shurts

  • Manages and maintains the website.

    Chairs: Birsu Bascillar, Laura Powers

    Members: Liz Battaglia, Michelle Farro, Catherine Gamble

  • CLUB HISTORIAN: Denise Dowsett

    CLUSTERS COORDINATOR: Nancy Campbell

    CORRESPONDING SECRETARY: Edie Brower

    NEWSLETTER EDITORS: Nancy Campbell, Birsu Bascillar

    REFRESHMENT COORDINATOR: Lillian Laney

    TENANT LIAISONS: Polly Anderson, Cynthia Williamson