Mario Bruni 2024-2025 International Trustee Counselor
Mario Bruni of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, was elected to a three-year term as a trustee of Kiwanis International during the 2023 Western Canada District Convention in Helena, Montana, U.S. He serves as a trustee for the Canada and Caribbean region of Kiwanis.
A Kiwanis member since 1979, Bruni has served the Kiwanis Club of Westfort, Thunder Bay, as distinguished president (1993-94), membership and fundraising chair. At the district level, he has served as governor (2017-18), distinguished lieutenant governor (2014-15), and chair for The Formula and Eye of the Tiger, two previous Kiwanis membership growth initiatives. He has received the Centennial Award and the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada’s Mel Osborne Fellowship and has completed the Amplify Leadership course.
As a trustee, Bruni hopes to make an impact by working with other Kiwanis leaders to guide the organization’s strategies, policies and responsible resource management. He plans to support financial stability, membership growth and engagement, and leadership development for future generations.
Bruni received a bachelor’s degree from Lakehead University Thunder Bay. In his free time, he enjoys reading, walking and golf. Bruni and his spouse, Heather, have two children and four grandchildren.
Emily Saalfrank Kiwanis International Area Director, Global Membership Engagement
Emily Saalfrank is the North America 1 area director on staff at Kiwanis International. In her role, she works with nine different Kiwanis districts, supporting members in leadership, membership and education. Emily has been on staff for seven years, holding roles in both the Corporate Relations and Global Membership and Education departments.
Emily lives in Knoxville, Tennessee and enjoys going on adventures with her husband Zack, their one year old daughter, Colby Jane, and their four-year-old golden retriever, Lane. Fun fact, Emily is an avid fan of the Tennessee Volunteers, proudly supporting the team and believing that Tennessee orange is the best color. She also holds season tickets to Dollywood every year, as she considers Dolly Parton her spirit animal, reflecting her fun and vibrant personality.
Emily’s dedication to Kiwanis International and her fun-loving and energetic spirit make her a valued and trusted leader to all.
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2024-2025
International Trustee Counselor
Mario Bruni of Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, was elected to a three-year term as a trustee of Kiwanis International during the 2023 Western Canada District Convention in Helena, Montana, U.S. He serves as a trustee for the Canada and Caribbean region of Kiwanis.
A Kiwanis member since 1979, Bruni has served the Kiwanis Club of Westfort, Thunder Bay, as distinguished president (1993-94), membership and fundraising chair. At the district level, he has served as governor (2017-18), distinguished lieutenant governor (2014-15), and chair for The Formula and Eye of the Tiger, two previous Kiwanis membership growth initiatives. He has received the Centennial Award and the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada’s Mel Osborne Fellowship and has completed the Amplify Leadership course.
As a trustee, Bruni hopes to make an impact by working with other Kiwanis leaders to guide the organization’s strategies, policies and responsible resource management. He plans to support financial stability, membership growth and engagement, and leadership development for future generations.
Bruni received a bachelor’s degree from Lakehead University Thunder Bay. In his free time, he enjoys reading, walking and golf. Bruni and his spouse, Heather, have two children and four grandchildren.
Kiwanis International Area Director,
Global Membership Engagement
Emily Saalfrank is the North America 1 area director on staff at Kiwanis International. In her role, she works with nine different Kiwanis districts, supporting members in leadership, membership and education. Emily has been on staff for seven years, holding roles in both the Corporate Relations and Global Membership and Education departments.
Emily lives in Knoxville, Tennessee and enjoys going on adventures with her husband Zack, their one year old daughter, Colby Jane, and their four-year-old golden retriever, Lane. Fun fact, Emily is an avid fan of the Tennessee Volunteers, proudly supporting the team and believing that Tennessee orange is the best color. She also holds season tickets to Dollywood every year, as she considers Dolly Parton her spirit animal, reflecting her fun and vibrant personality.
Emily’s dedication to Kiwanis International and her fun-loving and energetic spirit make her a valued and trusted leader to all.
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