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.

  • 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: Shirley Kessler, Leslie Lynch, Michelle Mariani, Donna Puluka, Melinda Schikkinger, Jeanne Stockwell

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

    Chair: Pam O’Brian

    Members: Larysa Bemko, Edie Brower, Nancy Campbell, Beverly Desch, Lauren Forlenza, Shirah Gray, Martha Groff, Amanda Harrell, Holly Havens, Renee Kiriluk-Hill, Donna Lacey, Lesley Larson, Lisa Meinert, June Miller, Karin Parker, RoseAnn Price, Melinda Schikkinger, Alison Shelofsky, Julie Simpkins, Nancy Stock-Allen, Erica Waller, Jan Weber

  • Prepares the annual budget and monthly finance reports.

    Chair: Debbie Monigan

    Members: Dina Fanelli, Ree Gallagher, Kathleen Harris, Holly Havens, RoseAnn Price

  • 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:‍ ‍Robin Droescher and Denise Nardi

    Members: Jessica Woods

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

    Chair: Donna Puluka

    Members: Trish Barby, Gail Brock, Jen Chase, Judy Colt, Mary Beth Corcoran, Donna Embley, Kristen Gavinelli, Shirah Grey, Kristen Kucharczuk, Jasna Ljutica, Katherine Marriott, Violet Mazlin, Chrissy O'Donnell, Liz Riegel, Dawn Shumaitis, Julie Simpkins, Jeanne Stockwell, Marcia Taylor, Erica Waller

  • 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 and Deb Kelly,

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

    Co-Chairs: Maureen Blachowski and Elizabeth Shack

    Members: Nicole Dreyer, Karla Feuer, Dina Finelli, Kristen Kucharczuk, Ree Gallagher, Deb Kelly, Nora Linderman, Deb Monigan

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    Our thanks to

    • New Jersey Historic Trust (NJHT) and 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. Manages the member database.

    Co-chair: Lucy Mahalchick and AV David

    Members: Lorraine Campo, Donna Embley, Jasna Ljutica, Joan Millsaps, Roseann Price, Cynthia Szewczyk, Karen Tarricone, Gwen Zack

  • Responsible for identifying candidates for open Board positions.

    Co-Chairs: Robin Droescher, Lillian Laney

    Members: Larysa Bemko, Dana Ruggiero

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

    Chair: Kathy McEnee

    Members: Cheryl Cvetan, Julie Meyers, Deb Kilmer, Melinda Schikkinger, Gwen Zack

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

    Chair: Arielle Heller

    Members: Lauren Forlenza, Amanda Harrell, Dawn Shurmaitis

    Attn Event Planners: Please submit requests for publicity via the Publicity Request Form, found on the Members Only page.

  • 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: Karla Feuer, Ree Czajkowski Gallagher, Donna Lacey, Joan Millsaps, Chrissy O'Donnell, Alison Shelofsky

  • Manages and maintains the website.

    Website Editor: Birsu Bascillar

  • Club Historian: TBD

    Clusters Coordinator: Nancy Campbell

    Corresponding Secretary: TBD

    Refreshments Coordinator: Jasna Ljutica

    • The Refreshment Committee is a monthly ad hoc committee assembled by the Refreshment Coordinator to set up, clean up, and provide food and drinks for our monthly programs.

    Tenant Liaisons: Michelle Walsky and Lynne Molnar

    • For info about renting the clubhouse, contact kalmia.rentals@gmail.com.