The focus groups or Committees of the KVIS determine, plan and implement the work of the Society. Each Committee has a set of Guidelines that provide the overall parameters of the group. Below are the Committee descriptions. You are warmly welcome to join any Committee which interests you.
Business Committee:
The Businesses Committee works to create relationships and dialogue between Village businesses and residents through KVIS with the goal of helping the business and by creating continued awareness and concern for the business to the KVIS membership, village residents and others. The Committee also works to encourages businesses to join in the common goal of Village improvement in its many forms. The KVIS Banks Liaison and Business Relations Liaison work with this Committee. The Committee is committed to supporting the goals of the Kenmore Merchants Association. The Businesses and Commercial Properties Committees meet together.
Children’s Concerts Committee:
Creating an interesting and varied summer concert series for children and families is the work of this Committee. Formerly the Junior KVIS, this Committee’s primary focus for now is the Children’s Concert Series, although additional work concerned with the well-being of Kenmore children and youth continues. The Committee works with the DPW, Village Clerk and Superintendent of Schools Liaisons.
Committee Coordinator: Michele Iannello Ward
Commercial Properties Committee:
This Committee’s goals are to communicate and effectively work with Kenmore commercial property owners to help fill commercial space for lease or for sale in the village. The Committee works to identify strengths and weaknesses of village commercial properties in relation to the needs of business owners, village government, residents, and creates and proposes interesting and effective solutions to support the goal of healthy Kenmore commercial properties. The Businesses and Commercial Properties Committees meet together each month.
Committee Coordinator: Michael Foster
Events Committee:
This Committee proposes, plans and implements interesting events which will, where possible, support and not compete with activities already present in the Village. The events planned add to a positive sense of community, are enriching and fun with some events raising necessary funds for the KVIS, a 501c3 not-for-profit corporation.
Committee Coordinator: Would you like to become a Coordinator for this Committee? For more information contact us at: mail@villageofkenmore.com
Kenmore Block Club Committee:
This Committee works to help Village neighborhoods to be safer by helping residents to know and understand each other through block clubs, street meetings and other initiatives. The Committee prepares and distributes helpful informational folders to enable block clubs to organize and run successfully.
Committee Coordinator: Sue Kelley
New Residents Sub-Committee:
Helping to introduce new residents to Kenmore is the work of this Committee. The Committee prepares and distributes folders of helpful information about the village along with special offers from area businesses. The Committee works to hold a new residents event each year and endeavors to help new residents feel connected in a positive way to the community while encouraging them to become involved and invested in enjoying and improving Kenmore. The New Residents Committee is a Sub Committee of the Welcoming Committee; the two meet together.
Committee Coordinator: Lana Michael Connors & Tammy Dickman
Publications/Marketing Committee:
The important task of getting the word out about KVIS in the most effective and appealing way is the responsibility of this Committee. The Committee also works developing, maintaining, and distributing KVIS publications including informational and appealing flyers, brochures, newsletters, and the KVIS web-site. The Committee works with the Publicity Coordinator.
Committee Coordinator: Ivan Ereiz
Public Properties Committee:
All Public and Municipal spaces like parks, gardens, buildings, sidewalks, etc. are the concern of this Committee. The Committee works to enrich the visual and functional appeal of public spaces while endeavoring to retain vital Village public institutions. The Public Properties Committee works with the Village Department of Public Works Liaison and Village Clerk Liaison.
Committee Coordinator: Fred Frank
Welcoming Committee:
The Welcoming Committee works to create an inviting atmosphere at KVIS meetings, supplying helpful information and guidance to those new to the KVIS. The Committee also creates thank you care packages, cards, etc. to KVIS supporters and helps strengthen the strong sense of camaraderie present in the KVIS membership through other creative and interesting initiatives. The Welcoming Committee also arranges for refreshments to be served at the monthly Society meeting. The NewResidents Committee is a Sub-Committee of the Welcoming Committee and the two meet together.
Committee Coordinator: Jeff Rogers
Residential Properties:
The purpose of the Residential Properties Committee is to promote the value and desirability of home ownership in the Village of Kenmore by initiating and supporting programs and projects which encourage responsible ownership.
Committee Coordinator: Mary Jane Uminski
