Student Officer Board

Each of our Student Officers is devoted to God’s love and purposes for the Wesley Foundation and in everyday life. If you would like to contact one of them, you can email them using their emails below, or find them around campus!  If you want more information about their job descriptions, or like to read official documentation, take a look at our Constitution!

President

Travis Wharton

Name:  Travis Wharton

From:  Millsboro, DE

Year/Major:  Senior Secondary Mathematics Education and Philosophy Double Major

Fun Fact:  Voted taller than James Huchla

Email: twharton@udel.edu

Job Description:

  1. Represents the Wesley Foundation in the Delaware Peninsula District and Conference
  2. Represents the Wesley Foundation in the Church Councils of Newark United Methodist Church
  3. Sets and conducts Student Officer Board meetings
  4. Coordinates the message/sermon for Wesley Sunday Services

Vice President

Rick Sullivan

Name:  Rick Sullivan

From:  Newark, DE

Year/Major:  Junior Three Language Major (Italian/Chinese/Arabic)

Fun Fact:  Born on the 13th day of the month, like his father, and his father’s father before him.

Email:  ksulli@udel.edu

Job Description:

  1. Represents the Wesley Foundation on University of Delaware-related teams or committees
  2. In accordance with the above, facilitate Wesley Foundation’s participation in campus events
  3. Relations with Wesley Foundation Alumni

Prayer Czar

Name:  Chelsea Spyres

From:  Newark, DE

Year/Major:  Sophomore Human Services Major

Fun Fact:  Born with four holes in her heart.

Email:  cspyres@udel.edu

Job Description:

  1. Coordinate and attend the formation of worship services for Wesley Sunday
  2. Leading and encouraging other students to lead in prayer during Wesley events
  3. Develop devotional themes in coordination with the Pastor, Mission Chair, and Wesley members for mission trips
  4. Participate in Spring Mission Trips
  5. Heading efforts for those students or alumni in need of emotional support or congratulations
  6. Coordinate other faith practices within the group based on the interest of the group and under the guidance of the Pastor

Mission Trip Chair

James Huchla, our Mission Trip Chair

Name:  James Huchla

From:  Huntingtown, MD

Year/Major:  Senior Music Education Major, Theater Production Minor

Fun Fact:  Has an ancestor who was a pirate.

Email:  jhuchla@udel.edu

Job Description:

  1. Coordinate and execute fundraisers for Spring Mission Trip
  2. Chooses site of Spring Mission Trip
  3. Coordinate advertisement for Spring Mission Trip in the Fall
  4. Coordinate with Prayer Czar and Pastor to create a theme for the Spring Mission Trip

Local Mission Chair

Name:  Ellen Reed

From:  Harleysville, PA

Year/Major:  Sophomore Chemical Engineer

Fun Fact:  Very much enjoys coffee (some claim to the point of addiction).

Email:  ehreed@udel.edu

Job Description:

  1. Plan for Wesley members to participate in local service and mission opportunities

Social Chair

Maggie Gammie

Name:  Maggie Gammie

From:  Cherry Hill, NJ

Year/Major:  Sophomore History Education Major

Fun Fact:  Belongs to the St. Margaret’s Chapel Fellowship in Edinburgh, Scotland. Only people named Margaret may join!

Email:  mgammie@udel.edu

Job Description:

  1. Planning at least one social event a month
  2. Helping Social and Outreach Chairs run the booth at Activities Night
  3. Keeping up with social events on campus
  4. Coordinate photography at Wesley Events, and collecting photos for future publicity

 

Outreach Chair

Maya Althouse, our Outreach Chair

Name:  Maya Althouse

From:  Rebersburg, PA

Year/Major:  Sophomore Entomology and Professional Writing Double Major, Theatre Production Minor

Fun Fact:  Shares her birthday with the Guillotine. Lovely, isn’t it?

Email:  mayaalt@udel.edu

Job Description:

  1. Sending out emails about Wesley Foundation events
  2. Welcoming face to new students at the Wesley Foundation
  3. Coordinate welcoming efforts for Move-In Weekend
  4. Coordinate student team from Wesley Foundation to attend the Youth Rally in January

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