Successful district committees rely on the leadership qualities that make you a successful district leader. 

All committees collaborate with governors before and during their terms to establish district goals and check on their progress towards achieving them.

To find out more about any District 5010 Committee please contact the chair of that committee.

District Governor Nominating Committee  -  Mike Pollen    MikePollenAK@gmail.com     Seeks out applications for District Governor Nominee Designate (DGND)
            • Reviews and evaluates applicant qualifications
            • Supports the District Governor succession process
            
Finance Committee  - Mike Pollen    MikePollenAK@gmail.com    Exercises oversight of all District financial affairs
            • Provides stewardship of District funds
            • Serves as a required District committee
            
Foundation Committee  -  Mike Ferris    mike@aesalaska.com    Supports The Rotary Foundation and its activities
            • Assists Rotarians with charitable giving to The Rotary Foundation
            • Applies for and manages Rotary Foundation funding for District 5010
            
Grants Sub-Committee -   Eleanor Oydna    eleanor@grantsguide.com    Reviews club grant applications
            • Prioritizes and approves club and global grant funding
            • Monitors funded grants
            • Closes grants and provides required accounting to The Rotary Foundation
            
Membership Committee    Dan Newman    ignacio.newman@gmail.com    Supports local club membership efforts
            • Undertakes activities to grow District 5010 club membership
            
Public Image Committee    Jackie Kenshalo    jackiekenshalo12@gmail.com    Generates social media content and postings
            • Publicizes Rotary activities and service projects
            • Increases public awareness of Rotary service locally, statewide, and globally
            
Global Grants Chair -   Adam Hays    adam@haysresearch.com    Manages and supports large-scale international projects
            • Guides clubs through the Global Grant application process
            • Ensures compliance with Rotary Foundation policies
            • Approves use of District Designated Funds (DDF)
            • Provides grant management training and stewardship oversight
            
International Service Projects Chair -   Jess Gutzwiler    jessgutzwiler@gmail.com    Leads international humanitarian service initiatives
            • Plans, executes, and evaluates international projects
            • Collaborates with The Rotary Foundation
            • Builds and maintains international partnerships
            • Promotes projects addressing global needs such as water, sanitation, and education
            
Interact -   Tam Agosti-Gisley    tamag5@me.com    Serves as liaison between Rotary clubs and Interact clubs
            • Supports youth-led service and leadership development
            • Ensures compliance with youth protection policies
            • Assists with community service projects
            
RYLA    Beth Trowbridge    beth@akcoastalservices.orh    Organizes and manages the RYLA program
            • Promotes leadership development opportunities
            • Identifies and sponsors youth participants
            • Oversees participation in District or club-sponsored leadership training events
            
Rotaract -    Marc Guevarra    akmguevarra@gmail.com    Serves as liaison between District leadership and Rotaract clubs
            • Supports Rotaract club development and operations
            • Assists sponsoring Rotary clubs
            • Ensures alignment with Rotary International standards
            
Youth Exchange -   Amy Mackey-Hornak    sellingalaska@gmail.com    Administers inbound and outbound student exchange programs
            • Recruits and screens outbound students
            • Identifies and vets host families for inbound students
            • Ensures compliance with youth protection policies
            • Provides ongoing student support throughout the exchange ye