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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
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Chris Schwartz
President CCS DEtroit Chapter
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Pam Surhigh
Treasurer
​Responsible for monthly treasurer reports and developing yearly Society Budget, bank deposits and paying bills.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Carol Roney
VP Education
Education Specialist is responsible for specific fundraising and school advocacy for the children that we serve.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 
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Keri Guevara
Director, Public Relations
Works with local media outlets to communicate and promote upcoming events for the Chapter and Society.
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Karen Kearns
​​Responsible for organizing monthly, engaging activities for the boys at the Christ Child House.

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​Chrissy McGarry
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.
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Kristen Wise
director, junior christ child
Responsible for encouraging and inspiring high school students to engage with the Christ Child House.  Includes membership of JCCS and coordination of events.
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Maria Glod
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.
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Julie Hamaty
director, layette program
Responsibilities include overseeing and scheduling layette assemblies, arranging volunteers, coordinating bimonthly agency pick-ups, and ordering supplies for layette sets.​
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Joslin Crowe
spiritual coordinator
Responsible for the coordination of all spiritual activities including activities that promote the spiritual well being of members.  Coordinates the Evening of Reflection and Annual Remembrance Mass.
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Maureen Cosgrove
Volunteer Coordinator
​Promotes membership involvement with volunteer opportunities. Coordinates with Chairs of all events and fundraisers for volunteers.
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Bess Paradiso
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.
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Sue Fritz
Event
Database coordinator
​Manages and coordinates the Christ Child Society database for fundraisers and donations
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Jen Simpson
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.
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Tina Donovan
Director of Literacy 
Responsible for identifying, planning and implementing an age appropriate reading program at an "at need" school.
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Michelle Kelly
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
​© 2016 CHRIST CHILD SOCIETY
  • Home
  • Programs
    • Art Therapy Program
    • Bereavement Gowns
    • Child Enrichment Program
    • Heartwarmers
    • Layette Program
    • Literacy Program
  • Who We Are
    • CCS Board
    • Christ Child House
    • Our Founder
    • Our History
  • Gallery
    • 2019 Christmas Home Tour
    • 2019 NOA Feather Party
    • 2019 Pour Les Enfants
    • 2018 Christmas Home Tour
    • 2018 NOA Feather Party
    • 2018 Pink Party
    • 2018 pour les enfants
    • 2018 Annual Meeting & Mass
    • 2017 Christmas Home Tour
    • 2017 Night of Angels
    • 2017 Pour Les Enfants
  • News & Sponsors
    • Calendar
    • Event Sponsors
  • Get Involved
    • Becoming a Member
    • Donate
    • Other Ways To Contribute
  • Contact Us
  • Communique
  • Members Only