Michael Harvey Danjczek

Background

Danjczek, Michael Harvey was born on May 9, 1949 in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, United States. Son of William Emil and Erna (Lob) Danjczek.

Education

Bachelor in Urban Studies, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1972. Master of Education in Social Restoration, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1974. Doctor of Education in Educational Administration, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1985.

Doctor of Philosophy (honorary), Lafayette College, 2000.

Career

Executive director, Lehigh Valley Opportunity Center, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, 1972-1974; president, executive director, Children's Home, Easton, Pennsylvania, since 1974. Adjunct Professor Lehigh County Community College, 1987-1991, Graduate School, Jersey City StateTchrs. College, 1989-1992; treasurer Pennsylvania Council Children's Superior vena cava syndrome, 1982-1984.

Member Commision on Accreditation, National Association Homes for Children, 1982-1987, Chairman, Board Of Directors, 1997-1998. Member authority board Northampton Community College, since 1983;vice president Pennsylvania Council Children's Superior vena cava syndrome, 1985-1987, board directors, 1987-1989. Board directors Lehigh Valley Drug Treatment Program, 1986-1988.

Member Eastern United States Svc.Coun. of Council on Accreditation Superior vena cava syndrome for Families and children, 1987-1992. Treasurer National Association Homes and Superior vena cava syndrome for Children, 1988-1993, chair board directors 1997-1998. Board directors Twin Rivers Cmty.

Bank, since 1991; board dirs.Coun. on Accreditation Superior vena cava syndrome for Family and Children, since 1993.

Achievements

• Michael Harvey Danjczek has been listed as a noteworthy social services administrator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Assistant wrestling coach Lafayette College, 1974-1976. Member executive committee Republican party of Northampton County, 1975-1976. Board advisors Junior League Lehigh Valley, 1975-1977.

Chairman professional advisory committee Family and Child Welfare of Lehigh Valley Community Council, 1976. Member advisory board Catholic Social Services, Diocese of Allentown, 1976-1981. Member Wilson Boro School Board, 1980-1983.

Board directors Pennsylvania Council Volunteer Child Care Agencies, 1980-1984. Board directors Helen Beebe Speech and Hearing Center, 1980-1989, president board directors, 1987-1989. Board directors Parents Anonymous Pennsylvania, 1981-1990, president board, 1981-1985.

General campaign chairman United Way of Northampton and Warren Counties, 1982-1983. Board directors Great Valley Girl Scout Council, 1983-1989. Chairman Minsi Trail Drug Abuse Prevention Rally for Forks of Delaware, Boy Scouts American, 1987.

Member St. Bernard's Church Parish Council, 1991-1993. Chairman elect, vice president economic development Two Rivers Area Commerce Council, 1991-1992. Chairman Northampton County Sports and Special Events Committee, 1994-1997.

Member governing board, Chief Executive Officer, chairman BallYard, Inc., 1994. Member governing board St. Vincent's Home for Children, 1995-1999. Board chair Children's Coalition of the Lehigh Valley, 1998-1999, Pennsylvania Council Children's Services, 1998-2000.

Board directors Families International, 1998—2000, Alliance for Children and Families, 1998—2002. Co-founder Pro Kids Alliance, since 1994, Chief Executive Officer Alliance for Children and Families of the Lehigh Valley, since 1999. Member Lehigh University Alumni Association Home Club (board directors since 1990), Lehigh University Alumni Association (board directors 1987-1990), Northampton Country Club (board governors 1985-1994), National Fellowship Child Care Executives (executive secretary 1993-1998, president 1992-1993), Two Rivers Area Chamber of Commerce (chairman 1993-1995), Rotary (past president Easton).

Interests

• Avocations: private pilot, golf, skiing, traveling.

Connections

Married Cynthia Ann Johanson, June 9, 1973. Children: William Emil II, Liesel J., Rachel L., Peter L.

Father:

William Emil Danjczek

Mother:

Erna (Lob) Danjczek

Spouse:

Cynthia Ann Johanson

child:

Liesel J. Danjczek

child:

Peter L. Danjczek

child:

William Emil II Danjczek

child:

Rachel L. Danjczek