Bio Information

Alan Penn is a 34 year member of Kiwanis who believes that there is no greater calling than to make a difference in the lives of others. He puts into practice his belief of the importance of community service.

Alan was elected as International President Elect at the 2010 Kiwanis International Convention.

Aside from being active in his Kiwanis Club he is a volunteer at Garfield Elementary School, serves on the Medina United Way Board, and serves on the Ohio Community Service Council of which he is the past chair.

In 2008 the Ohio Community Service Council and the Ohio Governor’s Office recognized Alan as the State’s “Outstanding Volunteer”.

Alan is past president of the Tombstone Virginia City and the All Ohio eMedina internet based Kiwanis clubs. He has a passion for Kiwanis Next programs and believes that innovative approaches for membership, like these internet clubs, are the future of Kiwanis.  “Growth for Greater Community Service Worldwide” is a central theme of his commitment to Kiwanis International.

Alan is a dynamic leader who is often called upon to provide education in the areas supervision, strategic planning, leadership development,  governance, and organizational management for non-profit organizations.

Alan was elected as a Kiwanis International Trustee in 2006 and Kiwanis International Vice President in 2009.   Serving on the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees, Alan believes that through our Kiwanis service that "there is no greater calling than to make a difference in the lives of others."  He is committed to developing service leaders who are dedicated to serving children, supporting communities, and strengthening the world.

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Family:

  • Wife Jeri, a first grade teacher, who is Secretary/Treasurer of the All Ohio eMedina Kiwanis Club, a Diamond Level Hixson, and a Mel Osbourne, Canadian Foundation honoree.
  • Son Randy, works as a Marine Max Company Sales Representative, a former Key Club member and a current Kiwanis member, who lives in Florida.
  • Son in Law James is a radio personality and production manager for the Blitz Radio station in Columbus, Ohio. He is a member of Kiwanis.
  • Daughter Jody, a fifth grade teacher in the Columbus Public Schools, a former Key Club member and a member of the All Ohio eMedina Kiwanis Club
  • Two grandsons, Prestin and Pierce

Profession:

  • Retired educator and school administrator. 
  • Faculty member in the Department of Education at the University of Akron.

Education:

BS and MS from the Ohio State University, post graduate work at Kent State, Wright State, Bowling Green State, Ashland, and Walt Disney Universities.

Hobbies:

Traveling, reading to children, volunteering at Head Start and  Garfield Elementary School, making wood and glass crafts, collecting antiques, collecting PEZ, collecting Baseball Caps, Golf (USGA member and marshal for PGA and Senior PGA tour).

Kiwanis Service

Ohio District Level

  • Life member of Kiwanis with 33 years of service and perfect attendance. Currently a member of the Medina Breakfast, the All Ohio eMedina, and the Tombstone Virginia City, Montana Kiwanis Clubs.
  • Walter G. Sellers Award (2008)
  • Distinguished President of the Medina Breakfast and All Ohio eMedina Kiwanis clubs.
  • Past president of the Tombstone, Virginia City, Montana Kiwanis Club, the first Internet based club in Kiwanis International.
  • Past President of the All Ohio eMedina Kiwanis Club, the first Internet based Club in the Ohio District.
  • Currently President of the Medina Breakfast Kiwanis Club
  • Governor 1999-2000, Lt. Governor 1988-89, and Key Club Administrator (1994-98).
  • Attended 27 District, 14 Key Club, 7 Circle K conventions, and all Ohio midyear conferences.
  • Director Emeritus of the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation.

International Level

  • Member of the Marketing and Branding (2001-2005), the Key Leader strategic planning, curriculum development, and advisory committee (2003-2008), and membership growth and new club building committees (2000-2002).
  • Served as new club builder counselor to the Michigan District (2001-2002)
  • Forum presenter at Pennsylvania midyear conference (2003, 2008), Carolinas convention and midyear conference (2006,2008), LaMissTenn convention and midyear conference (2006, 2007), and Montana District convention (2002).
  • Attended 23 Kiwanis , 12 Key club, 7 Circle K conventions
  • Attended Service Leadership Program conference (2008)
  • Kiwanis International counselor to the LaMissWTenn, Carolinas, and Iceland Districts (2006-2007)
  • Kiwanis International counselor to Ohio and Ecuador Districts (2007-2008)
  • Kiwanis International Board Counselor to Circle K International (2007-2008)
  • Kiwanis International Counselor to Pacific Northwest and New England Districts (2008-2009)
  • Served on finance, membership growth, and structure committees (2006-2007)
  • Serving on leadership development and Our Voice committees (2007-2008)
  • Chair of Leadership Development Committee (2008-2009)
  • Serving on Executive Board committees (2008-2009)
  • Honorary Member of Circle K International

International Recognitions

  • Received Kiwanis International Presidential Citation for year as Governor (1999-2000).
  • Legion of Honor
  • Kiwanis Leadership Fellow
  • Hixson Diamond level 2
  • Tablet of Honor
  • Key Club G. Harold Martin award
  • Mel Osborne Canadian Foundation honoree for outstanding service and dedication
  • Heritage Society
  • Annual contributor and charter member of the Kiwanis International Children's Fund
  • Kiwanis International Foundation President's advisory council
  • 1999-2000 class of Governor's Kiwanis International Foundation Honor club
  • As Governor, was recognized by the Kiwanis International Foundation as Distinguished District (1999-2000) for giving level to Foundation
  • While Key Club District Administrator received the Brick Award in 1996-97 for the largest % of growth in Key Club International.

Community Service

City/State

  • Member of the Medina United Methodist Church serving on numerous church committees, a former Sunday school teacher.
  • Member of Medina City Council (1985-89).
  • Co-Founder of the Medina County Home and Flower Show, Medina Sports Hall of Fame, and Medina Soccer Association. 
  • Member of the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center support council and OSU Extension Service advisory committee.

Civic/Philanthropic

  • Member of United Way Board (countywide fundraising campaign chair 2003-2004).  
  • Red Cross and American Heart Association volunteer.
  • Chair of the Ohio Community Service Council (2000-2007). Currently a member of the Board.
  • Member of the American Association of State Service Commissions Board of Directors (2001-2007). 
  • Member of the Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation Ohio Board.
  • PGA Senior Tour and NEC PGA Tour volunteer marshal.
  • President of the Montville Lakes Homeowners Association.  

Professional

  • Life member of the Ohio and American Career and Technical Education, the Ohio State University Alumni (past county chapter president), PGA Tour Partners, AARP, and the Ohio and Medina County Retired Teachers Associations. 
  • Member of Phi Delta Kappa, the Ohio and National Association of Secondary School Administrators, the Ohio Grant Makers Forum, and the Ohio Association of Non Profit Organizations.
  • Listed in the Who's Who of Executives and Non Profit Organization Professionals.  

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