Kiwanis Member Spotlights

The Kiwanis Club of Carefree is proud to spotlight its dedicated members whose unwavering commitment continues to make a lasting impact on the community. From leading fundraising efforts that support local children’s programs to organizing cherished annual events like Christmas for the Kids, these members embody the spirit of service. Notable achievements include spearheading scholarship initiatives for students, enhancing community resources through Kiwanis Marketplace, and dedicating countless volunteer hours to ensure the success of charitable programs. Their hard work and passion exemplify the mission of Kiwanis—improving the world one child and one community at a time.

John Skarda

John Skarda was born and raised on the 20 acre “family compound” well outside of Omaha, Nebraska. A number of [...]

  • Ted Dimon

Ted Dimon

Ted Dimon is a cornerstone of the Kiwanis Club of Carefree; not only because he has been a member since [...]

  • Jennifer Rosvall

Jennifer Rosvall

Jennifer Rosvall is a third generation Arizona native from a large family with a rich history of contribution to the [...]

  • Tom Pozarycki

Tom Pozarycki

Tom Pozarycki grew up in Brooklyn, NY in the shadow of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ Ebbets Field, where he spent many [...]

  • Brent Downs

Brent Downs

As busy as Brent Downs is as Executive Director for the Foothills Caring Corp, he still has made time to [...]

  • “Poppy” Peterson

Poppy Peterson

Yes, “Poppy” is her real legal name, her Mother never told her why, maybe when you see her, a smile [...]

  • Chris Contino

Chris Contino

Born and raised in Massachusetts, Chris Contino has a New England commitment to working hard toward success, in work, in [...]

  • Gordon Minns

Gordon Minns

Gordon Minns is a relatively new member of Kiwanis, yet he has already made quite an impression on the Club [...]

  • Cam Kuniej

Cam Kuniej

Cam Kuniej is originally from the Chicagoland area. He has lived in Arizona since 2019, and he started his business [...]

  • Kathy Haugner

Kathy Haugner

Kiwanis of Carefree is very lucky to have some key members who saw, participated, and enjoyed “the old days of [...]

  • Geno Orrico

Geno Orrico

This photo of Geno Orrico as an Elf truly reflects him at his best, having fun with children. But he [...]

  • Steve Morse

Steve Morse

“Everyone”, Steve Morse, states, “needs a purpose.” And he has found that purpose through his family, his work as a [...]

  • Lisa Savage Black

Lisa Savage Black

Growing up, Lisa Savage-Black saw firsthand the impact Kiwanis could have on young adults. Her brother was a Key Club member [...]