Slate of Incoming Board of Directors
Karen Baker – Karen is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Allentown, currently serving as President. She has participated in and organized various service projects with the Lehigh Valley Children’s Center where they read, plant Mother’s Day flowers, and throw holiday parties. Karen is a former classroom teacher, having taught 4th, 5th, Kindergarten and Preschool. She is currently a Quality Auditor.
Rocco DelPrince – Rocco is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Warren where he has served as President. Rocco will be serving as Lt Governor for his Division this year. He served as chair for the Blood Screening committee leading a critical health initiative in their community. He currently works for Northwest Bank in IT. Rocco will serve with a blend of passion, experience and added new perspective.
John Kersey – John is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Warren. He has served as Treasurer for many years. As a CPA, John has worked in public accounting for 50 years on tax preparation, audits, nonprofit accounting. His many years of experience will offer the board financial insight.
Nikki Goss – Nikki is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Bald Eagle Nittany Valley. She is currently serving as the Lt Governor for her division. She was a Circle K member, serving as Lt Governor and Club President at that level. She is a Neighborhood Expert at Applebee’s where she trains new candidates. She will assist the board through her enthusiasm, smile, and positivity.
Emily Reed– Emily will be a returning board member. She is a President of the Kiwanis Club of Dillsburg. She serves as the Young Children Priority One Chair for Pennsylvania Kiwanis. She has been a Literacy Specialist in the Northern York County School District for 26 years. Her passion for children and literacy shines in all she brings to the board.
Brian Root – Brian will be a returning board member. He is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Greensburg. He serves as Secretary of the club. Brian is the Director of Student Activities and First Year Experiences at the University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg. He works closely with the Circle K there. Where there is a service project in his community, you will find Brian. His passion for service and dedication to Kiwanis and his community shines in everything he does.
We are seeking Board of Director nominations.
Our Board of Directors consists of up to 15 elected directors plus the Immediate Past District Governor. Upon being elected during the Foundation’s Annual Meeting at the PA Kiwanis District Convention, board directors begin serving a three-year term on October 1 – the start of the new Kiwanis year. Elected directors serve a three-year term and may serve two consecutive three-year elected terms.
In the event that all positions are not filled, the Foundation may choose to appoint individuals to fill open seats. This may also include previous board members who have already served two consecutive terms.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Because we will not be having a full District Convention in August, this year’s timeline is a bit different. See below for full details.
Additional information regarding Foundation governance is contained in the Foundation’s Bylaws.
If you are interested in joining the Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation:
1. Review the Foundation Director Responsibilities and Foundation Director Application (linked below).
2. Download the application and type in your responses.
3. Save your completed application and email it to nominations@pkfonline.org. The Nominations Committee will follow up regarding next steps.
Important Links:
· Foundation Director Responsibilities
· Foundation Director Application
2025 Timeline of Events/Activities:
· Friday, July 25 – Deadline for applications.
· Sunday, August 3 – Nomination Committee will complete candidate interviews and finalize nominations by this date.
· Sunday, August 10 – Candidate profiles will be shared with the PA Kiwanis District via email blast.
· Sunday, August 17 (tentative) – Nominated candidates will attend a “Meet the Candidates” Zoom session.
· Monday-Sunday, August 18-24 – PA Kiwanis members will submit their votes for Foundation board members, with up to 5 board members being elected (unless there are more than 5 open seats).