CCS Board
The Christ Child Society of Detroit (CCSD) offers a wide variety of leadership opportunities for those interested and willing to devote their organizational and leadership skills to our mission. Below is a roster of our Executive Committee and Board of Directors and their fulfilling roles.
2019-2020 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Chris Schwartz President CCS DEtroit Chapter |
Elaina Ryder President - Elect Assists the President and fills in when President not available. Attends Executive, Board of Directors and CCS House Advisory Council meetings. |
Katie Parks VP Communications Principle duties include writing, editing and publishing the CCS communiqué newsletter. Overseeing PR and Social Media. Taking photographs at CCS events. |
Tara Nittis VP Community Service Provides oversight for the Layette Program, Layette Appeal, Literacy Program and Bereavement Gown project. Promotes these as volunteer opportunities for Society members. |
Ann Jordan REcording Secretary Attends Executive, Board of Directors and Annual meetings. Takes minutes and attendance at all these meetings. Collects information annually for spending, planning and timeline. |
Pam Surhigh Treasurer Responsible for monthly treasurer reports and developing yearly Society Budget, bank deposits and paying bills. |
Laura Karmanos VP Fundraising Oversees and reports on all CCS Fundraising events. This includes recruiting Chairs, evaluating fundraisers, establishing budgets and make recommendations for the following year. |
Katie Gantner VP House Chair Chairperson of the House Advisory Committee. Co writes and delivers Executive Directors review. Oversees Child Enrichment, Heartwarmers and House Projects. |
Mary Taylor VP Membership Manages membership database. Responsible for providing and mailing the membership dues and renewal letters. In charge of collecting and tracking money owed to the Society. Chairs the Volunteer Fair. |
Sarah DuBay Corresponding Secretary Administrative assistant to President. Writes and mail Thank you Letters to donors and send Sympathy card to the family of a deceased CCS member or member who lost a family member |
Carol Roney VP Education Education Specialist is responsible for specific fundraising and school advocacy for the children that we serve. |
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Keri Guevara Director, Public Relations Works with local media outlets to communicate and promote upcoming events for the Chapter and Society. |
Lizzy Hardy Director, Child Enrichment Responsible for organizing monthly, engaging activities for the boys at the Christ Child House. |
Maria Glod Meeting Coordinator Works with President to select dates of Annual and General meetings. Finds locations and plans menus where applicable. Responsible for invitations, RSVP’s and name tags. |
Jen Simpson Director, Junior Christ Child Responsible for leading high school volunteers supporting CCS mission. Build Jr. CCS membership. Coordinate opportunities for members to gain experience volunteering in the community. |
Karen Kearns Director, Art Enrichment Program Provides bi-monthly art activities at the Christ Child House, along with an art therapist who plans and implements the art projects for the boys. |
Kimberly Cameron-Schafer director, layette program Responsibilities include overseeing and scheduling layette assemblies, arranging volunteers, coordinating bimonthly agency pick-ups, and ordering supplies for layette sets. |
Kathy McIntosh spiritual coordinator Meets with Msgr. Zenz to plan Annual Meeting Mass and Installation of Officers, Mass and Evening of Reflection and Mass of Remembrance. Provides a prayer for all board meetings. |
Tinney Newman Volunteer Coordinator Promotes membership involvement with volunteer opportunities. Coordinates with Chairs of all events and fundraisers for volunteers. |
Kelly Winkler Patterson Director, Provisionals Educate prospective CCS members on our mission statement and how we fulfill this through fundraisers, community service and involvement with programs at the Christ Child House. 
Elisa Roovers Event Database coordinator Manages and coordinates the Christ Child Society database for fundraisers and donations |
Cheryl Sellers LaMontagne Media Specialist Website and Social Media management including announcing up coming events, posting photographs from events, updating details and ensuring CCS interests are represented online. |
Amy Pilzner Director of Literacy Responsible for identifying, planning and implementing an age appropriate reading program at an "at need" school. |
Christina Recchia Director of House Projects Oversees maintenance needs of the Christ Child House and the Layette House. Finds volunteers for projects at the houses. Submits budget needs |