The Newman Council Executive Board
The Newman Council Executive Board (refered to as the Newman Council) is comprised of members of the Lehigh University Catholic Community who have made a commitment to further the presence of the Catholic Church on campus. The purpose of the Newman Council is to advise the Catholic Chaplain on the areas regarding Catholic life on campus, especially in planning and implementing Catholic religious, social, and intellectual functions. The Newman Council is also the steering committee for the Newman Association, which provides activities, support and fellowship for Catholic student-members.
Election of Members
In order to run for the Newman Council, you must be an undergraduate, graduate student or faculty member of Lehigh University who is a practicing Catholic.
Current Officers, Position Descriptions
President: Katey Burke
The Presdient acts as the official liason and spokesperson for the Newman Council. Basic duties include presiding over all Newman Council and Newman Association meetings and aiding in planning any Newman activities.
Vice-President: Amanda Howland
The Vice-President acts as the official spokesperson for the Newman Council and/or the presider over the meetings in the event that the President is unavailable. Other duties include aiding in the planning of events, reporting progress of committees to the President, and aiding in any paperwork.
Secretary: Carolyn Winslow
The Secretary records and distributes the minutes of the meetings and promotes activities and upcoming events.
Vice-President for Service: Elaine Hardenstine
The Vice-President for Service decides upon Newman Council involvement in service-related activities at the beginning of each semester, assists in the organizing these activities and designates the leadership for each.
Religious Life Coordinator: Andrea Mascaro
The Religious Life Coordinator is responsible to help in the recruiting of lectors, servers, ushers, singers, and musicians in cooperation with the Newman Center Administrative Assistant. Other duties include coordinating a religious retreat for all Council members, suggesting guest speakers and religious activities to enhance Catholic student-life.
Vice-President for Social Activies: Scott Wojciechowski
The Vice President for Social Activities decides upon and assists in the organization of all Newman Council/Association social activities and designates leadership for each. Along with encouraging use of the Newman Center, the Vice-President for Activities serves as a resource for suggestions, complaints, and concerns regarding Newman Center facilities and activities.
Co-Vice-Presidents for Greek Life: Christopher Maguire & Kyle Raab
The Vice-President for Greek Life is the official liason between the Newman Council and the Greek Life organizations on campus. He/she informs the Newman Council of the activies of Greek Life and coordinates any cooperative efforts between them.
Vice-President for Membership: Scott Wojciechowski
The Vice-President for Membership maintains a list of all Newman Council/Association members and is responsible for the smooth progression of elections. He/she is also resposible for actively recruiting members for the Newman Association.
Web Curator: Michael Giangreco
The Web Curator updates the website as necessary and uploads the bulletin every week.