Assistant to Capital District Risk Manager Sought
by Mike Rind, Chair, Risk Management Committee

For twenty years, all Districts in the United States and Canada have had a District Risk Manager. I have been honored to hold that position since 2001. Risk Managers are appointed by successive District Governors and trained annually by Kiwanis International to ensure consistency throughout the Districts. The person in this position is responsible for learning and applying the contents of the General Liability Risk Management Packets which are revised annually and forwarded to all Club Secretaries. They are also charged with providing information and training on this subject to Clubs, and dealing with Clubs and Kiwanis International about situations involving risk management issues.

Recently, Governor Tom initiated a review of all "Committees" throughout the Capital District. As District Risk Manager, I reminded Governor Tom that I was, in effect, a "Committee of One", and that a backup for this position might well be worth considering. The Governor enthusiastically agreed.

I have no immediate plans to leave this position, but it seems clear that the District would be best served if we had a backup, someone with knowledge of insurance or negligence and liability law, in case it became necessary that these duties be performed by someone other than the incumbent, whether on a short-term or long-term basis. The Risk Manager position entails some travel, mainly for conducting training and meeting with club and District leaders to provide assistance. Presumably, a backup would learn many of these responsibilities and be trained by the incumbent Risk Manager.

I would be happy to provide additional details at 410 294 9423 or mrind@comcast.net. Interested persons within the District are welcome to supply written resumes to the above email. They should indicate a willingness to serve, and a background consistent with the requirements discussed above.