22 SOUTH TRINE STREET CANAL WINCHESTER, OHIO 43110
The foundation of Canal Winchester Human Services rests upon the participation of its member organizations. More than 30 churches, groups and organizations comprise our membership. As a group, the member organizations gather each March and September to be updated on the most recent activity of the organization and to participate in the planning of future endeavors.
Board of Directors:
Ernie Doling, Director ~ is the Director representing the Canal Winchester Ministerial Association. Several years ago, Ernie put the ministry aside to pursue other opportunities and currently is employed by FairHoPe Hospice and Palliative Care in Lancaster as a Hospice Social Worker. Soon he will complete requirements to become a Licensed Independent Social Worker at which time he may start his own practice. Ernie and his wife, Jacque, have eight grandchildren.
Janine Taylor, Assistant Director ~ serves as Assistant Director representing David’s United Church of Christ where she is actively involved on several committees. Employed by the Canal Winchester School District as Director of Curriculum, Janine and her husband, Larry, have one daughter.
Jo Weiser, Trustee ~ has been an active member of the Board of Directors since being one of the original co-founders of the organization back in 1955. She serves Human Services representing Eastern Star. She and her husband, Dick, have been married more than 60 years.
John Bender, Trustee ~ serves the Board representing the Village of Canal Winchester where he is a Village Councilman. He is employed by the Educational Service Center of Central Ohio as a School Court Liaison. John is coach of the boys' and girls' cross country teams and girls' track coach at Canal Winchester High School. He and his wife, Joan, have four children and five grandchildren.
David Keiser, Trustee ~ represents his church, David Evangelical Lutheran Church, and has served the Board as a Trustee for three years. Since retiring from Lucent Technology, David fills his days working part time, fishing and volunteering with the Canal Winchester School District. He and his wife, Pat, are proud grandparents to four grandchildren.
Kim Miller-Smith, Trustee ~ has served the Board as a Trustee since 2008. She represents the Canal Winchester School District where she is employed as Superintendent. She and her husband, Mike, have three children.
Connie Ray, Trustee ~ is a Trustee representing the Canal Winchester Food Pantry where she actively volunteers. She is a pharmacist with Pickerington Pharmacy and is very involved with mission work in Haiti. She and her husband, Bill, have three grandchildren.
Tom Helber, Treasurer ~ has been Treasurer since 2007, representing Hope United Methodist Church. Retired from Huntington National Bank, Tom volunteers in several capacities within his church, as well as the Food Pantry. He and his wife, Marti, have one grandchild who recently graduated from Gahanna Lincoln.
Donna Warren, Secretary ~ serves as Secretary, representing the Senior Citizens’ Club. She is employed by the Village of Canal Winchester managing the Canal Winchester Community Center, primarily overseeing senior citizen activities. She and her husband, Robert, have three grown children.
Administrative Coordintor
Since 2005, Penny Miller has served Canal Winchester Human Services as the Administrative Coordinator. In addition to overseeing the daily operation of the various programs of Human Services, she also seeks appropriate funding to support the efforts of this organization while working to not only improve and expand current services, but also implement new programs as appropriate and possible. Chuck and Penny are active members of the Canal Winchester community and proud of their three children who graduated from Canal Winchester as well as a son living near St. Louis.
Major Collaborators ~ 2009:
Being a 501(c)3 non-profit, charitable organization, Canal Winchester Human Services relies on the generosity of various donors and collaborators. Though private donations are very important to our success, we would not be able to administer our current programs without the substantial contributions we receive through grants and special donors.
We are very appreciative of the following funders who have committed $5,000 or more during 2009:
The Columbus Foundation
Fairfield County Meals On Wheels ~ Adult Alternatives
Franklin County Office of Aging ~ Senior Options
Madison Township
United Way of Fairfield County
The Village of Canal Winchester
The Wood Foundation
Member Organizations ~ 2009:
American Legion
Canal Winchester Chamber of Commerce ~ www.canalwinchester.com
Canal Winchester Food Pantry
Canal Winchester Garden Club
Canal Winchester Historical Society
Canal Winchester Lions Club
Canal Winchester Ministerial Association
Canal Winchester School District ~ www.canalwin.k12.oh.us
Canal Winchester Senior Citizens Club
Crossroads Community Church ~ www.crossroadschurchwired.com
David Evangelical Lutheran Church ~ www.davidlutheran.org
David’s United Church of Christ ~
Dayspring Nazarene Ministries ~ www.dayspringonline.net
Eastern Star
Faith Ministries Assembly of God
Faith United Methodist Church ~ www.winchesterfaith.org
Gender Road Christian Church ~ www.genderroadcc.com
Grace Bible Church ~ www.gracebiblecw.com
Heritage Baptist Church ~ www.hbcministries.com
Hope United Methodist Church ~ www.hopemethodist.org
Kiwanis
Madison Township ~ www.madisontownship.org
Masons
New Life Community Church ~ www.gotonewlife.com
Peace Lutheran Church ~
Pope John XXIII Catholic Church ~ www.popejohnxxiiiparish.com
Sertoma
VFW
Village of Canal Winchester ~ www.canalwinchesterohio.gov
Each member organization is entitled to two representatives. In addition, churches are also represented by one member of clergy. From these representatives, the governing board is determined. The Executive Board of Directors includes a director, assistant director, secretary, and treasurer, each of whom hold positions that are voted upon annually, each September. There are also five trustees who each serve three year terms on a rotating basis. As these positions expire, they are also voted upon each September. No member organization may be represented in more than one board position.
Under the direction of the Board, Canal Winchester Human Services contracts the services of an administrative coordinator who oversees the daily operation of the organization and administers the various programs that are provided to the Canal Winchester community.
Jo Weiser, a founding officer and current Trustee of the Canal Winchester Human Services organization.
