2009 Executive Board

	Hannah Messner - President
	Kelly Kershaw - Executive VP / Individual Development VP Kelly is coming to the end of her second year as a Jaycee and very much looking forward to starting her third year off with a bang! Shortly after Joining the New Castle Jaycees in February 2007, Kelly chaired her first project and officially became a Board Member in 2008 as Chapter Membership Vice President. In 2009, Kelly will be serving as Executive Vice President and Individual Development Vice President, and she is looking forward to bringing lots of interesting trainings, adventures, and opportunities to the chapter. When Kelly is not working on Jaycees stuff, she's working at one of her three jobs, reading, painting, training for the Susan G. Komen 60 mile 3-day Walk, hanging out with family and friends, and living life to the fullest!
	Lalena Luna - Membership Development VP Lalena is excited to serve as Membership Vice President for 2009. She joined the New Castle Jaycees in September 2007 looking to network and get involved in her community. She quickly became an active member, volunteering and coordinating major events such as the Foster Care Holiday Party, the chapter's 50th Anniversary Party, and performing in the "Jaycee Idol" at the Mid-Year Meeting in San Diego. This year Lalena looks forward to promoting the Jaycees to the community, planning new and exciting events, increasing membership as well as helping current members to become more active and get more out of the Jaycees experience. Lalena is a Program Coordinator in the Univ. of Delaware's Activities & Programs Office and a member of the DE Office of Women in Higher Education. In her spare time she also works as a Dancer/Emcee for corporate events and mitzvahs, is a local model and promoter, and enjoys traveling, working out and entertaining friends.
	Cindy Willis - Community Development VP Cindy has been a member of the New Castle Jaycees since February 2008 and joined to meet like-minded people – those interested in giving back to the community, professional networking, and just having fun. In her short time as a member, Cindy has participated in a number of large projects, including serving as the Volunteer Coordinator for Separation Day, the chapter’s biggest fundraiser. Cindy has had a great time so far and is excited to represent the chapter as Community Development Vice President in the coming year. In addition to her work as an engineer at W.L. Gore and participating in Jaycees activities, Cindy likes to spend time hiking, reading, and playing games. She also likes to travel, and she has two great excuses to do that – family all over the US and work that regularly takes her to Europe and Asia.
	Renu Chacko - Local Director Renu serves full time as a volunteer at several different nonprofits including A.I. Dupont Hospital, Christiana Care Hospital and the Newark Senior Center. In June of 2008, Renu received The President’s Volunteer Service Gold Award from the Newark Senior Center for the hundreds of hours she has dedicated to volunteering. In addition to her volunteer work she also enjoys watching anything on the Discovery Health Channel, playing computer games and spending time with friends and family. She currently serves as Local Director for the New Castle Jaycees.
	Deborah McDaniel - Local Director Deborah has been a member of the New Castle Jaycees since December 2007 and will be serving as one of the Local Directors for 2009. Her goal this year is to help increase membership and to recruit volunteers for community service events. Professionally, Deborah works for the Bank of America in the wellness center. In her spare time, Deborah enjoys playing basketball, tennis, and bowling. She also likes hanging out with friends and going to the movies. In addition, Deborah is an active member with the Special Olympics and has been participating in the Annual Polar Bear Plunge for the past 10 years.
	Brandon Owens - Local Director Brandon has been a member of the New Castle Jaycees since October 2007. He was born on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware and grew up a "military brat.” Brandon went to Wayne High School in Dayton, Ohio and graduated from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio with a B.A. in Political Science. Brandon joined the Jaycees because in order to be a part of an organization that participated in philanthropy and have the opportunity to meet new people. Brandon’s goals for 2009 as Local Director include increasing the number of community service events. Brandon also has a 6 year old son named Justin and works as an Outreach Representative/Market Analyst for DART's RideShare Delaware Program.
	Marc Rassmann - Local Director Marc has been a member of the New Castle Jaycees since early 2007. He is a fitness trainer and currently owns a health and wellness franchise. Marc has been involved with many of the fundraising programs the Jaycees offer and has volunteered throughout the years as an active member. As a Local Director for 2009, he is looking forward to providing new opportunities for personal growth through our leadership programs and community involvement for both our new and existing members.
	Jeff Taylor - Treasurer / Webmaster Jeff has been a member of the New Castle Jaycees since 2006. Joining to assist in the many volunteer activities andopportunities that the  Jaycees offers, he has also developed his leadership skills by serving as Treasurer of the Delaware Jaycees in 2008. In 2009, Jeff will be serving as Treasurer for the New Castle Jaycees, a natural fit as he is employed as an Accountant with the State of New Jersey. He enjoys traveling with his wife Nicole, along with watching the World Champion Philadelphia Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers.
	Jess Snow - Chairman of the Board  Jess serves as 2009 Chairman of the Board for the New Castle Jaycees and Executive Vice President for the Delaware Jaycees. She currently works as the Volunteer and Communications Coordinator at the Newark Senior Center. In addition to her work, she is also attending school part time at the Univ of Delaware in the Masters of Public Administration program focusing on nonprofit leadership. She received her undergraduate degree in Human Services from Elon University. She has her certificate in Nonprofit Management and Volunteer Management. In her spare time, Jess enjoys being crafty, going to the movies and traveling with friends.