About Us
Our Mission
The mission of the Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund is to build a better future for our children by providing student leadership development opportunities, scholarships to college and high school students, community grants, and through our innovative Pediatric Trauma Program.
As the charitable entity of the Cal-Nev-Ha District of Kiwanis International, the CNH Children’s Fund is supported by voluntary contributions from the Kiwanis family, as well as individuals and organizations who support our mission.
The Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund is building a BETTER FUTURE FOR OUR CHILDREN.
Our Board
Our Board of Directors is responsible for developing policies and establishing the general direction for the programs of the Cal-Nev-Ha Children's Fund.
Our Board's primary responsibilities include:
Dave Schmitt
President, Hidden Valley, Escondido
Mark Waronek
Vice President, Lomita-Harbor City
Pete Horton
Secretary Treasurer, Spring Valley
Robert "Bob" Larsen
Immediate Past President, Alameda
Jennifer Chaves
Executive Director, San Leandro
Brian Dahlquist
CNH District Governor, Palo Alto
Michelle Hock
CNH District Governor-elect, Napa
Timothy Cunning
CNH Kiwanis Ex. Director, KYDS of North San Diego
Mike Fields
2024-2027 Director, Cypress
Pat Liddell
2024-2027 Director, Glendale
Jose Sierra
2024-2027 Director, The Verdugos
Kathi Tran
2024-2027 Director, Palo Alto
Dr. Van Vu
2024-2027 Director, Huntington Beach
Steven Click
2025-2028 Director, East Hawaii
Rich Fuller
2025-2028 Director, Windsor
Angela Nowlin
2025-2028 Director, Gold Country, Grass Valley
Nancy Pearson
2025-2028 Director, Los Gatos
Marko Swan
2025-2028 Director, Glendale
Margo Dutton
2026-2029 Director, North Las Vegas
Judy Goad
2026-2029 Director
Paul McKenna
2026-2029 Director, Burbank
Brian McLean
2026-2029 Director, Roseville
Claudia Soria-Delgado
2026-2029 Director, East Fresno
Joni Ackerman
2025-2027 Parliamentarian Redondo Beach
Ambassadors
Our Ambassadors are a direct link between the Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund and the Kiwanis clubs within our three-state District, providing presentations and information about our programs and current activities, including programs that carry out our primary focus: Pediatric Trauma.
Ambassadors are appointed by the CNH Children’s Fund President to serve a three-year term.
Interested in becoming an Ambassador?
From the President's Desk
Dave Schmitt of Escondido, California, has been a member of Kiwanis for more than 37 years. He is a Legion of Honor member in the Escondido-Hidden Valley club and very active as a Key Club Advisor for the San Pasqual High School since the club's founding in 1990.
Message From the President
Hello, I’m Dave Schmitt and I’m honored to serve as President of the Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund. Leading the CNH Children’s Fund is the culmination of my Kiwanis service.
I look forward to building on the Fund’s long history, expanding its impact on children across California, Nevada, and Hawaii, and helping member clubs continue providing service that “builds a better future for our children.”