The Kiwanis Family District Convention 2017 Johnny Chen, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Chair Jasia Nicolas, Division 43 Lt. Governor

Who is Part of Our Kiwanis Family?

Who is Part of Our Kiwanis Family? Kiwanis Kids (K-Kids) “We Build” For elementary students Key Club/Circle K as a co-sponsor Builder’s Club “Building Leaders” For middle school students Key Club “Caring – Our Way of Life” For high school students Sponsored by Kiwanis clubs

Who is Part of Our Kiwanis Family? Aktion Club “Where Development has No Disability” For adults living with disabilities Sponsored by Kiwanis clubs Circle K “Live to Serve, Love to Serve” Premier collegiate service organization, exists in 17 nations Kiwanis “Serving the Children of the World” For adults who look to serve others The backbone to the Kiwanis Family

Kiwanis Family Facts & Statistics Established in 1915, Kiwanis International is one of the largest service organizations in the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis 8,600 clubs in 96 countries and over 586,000 adult members Circle K Circle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world. Headquarters in Indianapolis 13,835 members in 17 nations

Kiwanis Family Facts & Statistics KIWIN’S KIWIN'S, the 32nd district of Key Club International, is a student- led organization that enthusiastically promotes the development of character and leadership through community service within the Kiwanis family. Headquarters in Rancho Cucamonga 44 chartered clubs with 2,500 members Builder’s Club Builders Club is an international student-led organization providing members with opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership. Headquarters in Indianapolis Over 1,600 clubs in 17 nations with 45,000 members

Kiwanis Family Facts & Statistics K-Kids K-Kids is an international student-led organization providing members with opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership. Headquarters in Indianapolis Over 36,000 kids in K-Kids AKTION To provide adults living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative, leadership skills and to serve their communities. More than 12,000 members worldwide.

Kiwanis Family Programs T.E.R.R.I.F.I.C (Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, Capable) Promotes character development, self-esteem, & perseverance Students work to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance, or schoolwork, for kids age 6-12 Recognition may include: Being pinned as a Terrific Kid!, certificates, etc. Sponsored by Kiwanis-family clubs B.U.G (Building Up Grades) Designed to recognize students who raise their grades to an acceptable range, for kids age 6-12 Recognition may include: BUG Honor Roll, certificates, etc.

Kiwanis Family Partners Reading Around the World Focuses on sharing the joy of books with young children Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) partner gives children the gift of reading, making reading fun and a beneficial part of everyday life Key Club Service Partners UNICEF March of Dimes Children’s Miracle Network The Thirst Project

Kiwanis Family Partners Circle K Service Partners Better World Books, March of Dimes, Students Team Up to Fight Hunger, UNICEF Aktion Club Service Partner Sleeping Children Around the World Kiwanis Service Partners Boys and Girls Clubs of America, UNICEF, March of Dimes, Children’s Miracle Network

Strengthening Bonds with Kiwanis Attend a Kiwanis DCM/Club Meeting Find out: which Kiwanis division you belong to/which club sponsors you, when & where Kiwanis DCMs/Club meetings are held Get to know your Kiwanis Lt. Governor Get to know your Kiwanis Advisor Get their contact information and keep them updated Invite Kiwanians to Key Club meetings and DCM’s Officer Training Conference Ask your Kiwanis Club if they’d be interested in helping out with OTC, giving presentations, or help carpool members, Ask for sponsorship for food or for the facility

Strengthen Bonds with Other Kiwanis Family Members Co-sponsor a K-Kids or Builders Club at a local elementary/middle school Visit them, assist with meetings and service projects Meet your Circle K Lt. Governor Circle K members can serve as a mentor for Key Clubbers and give advice for college Hold a joint event with a local Circle K, attend Key 2 College As for any other Kiwanis Families If they have an event coming up, ask if Key Club could help out Plan joint service events with them, ask if they’d like to cosponsor an event/fundraiser

Why Be Involved with the Kiwanis Family? Our Kiwanis Family spans through several generations and levels of education Opportunities for networking, connections, and making new friendships are innumerable Financial aid opportunities for things like ICON and DCON, and sometimes scholarships/grants for students The older members of our family may be able to serve as chaperones for the younger members to events Give and receive support other Kiwanis Family Branches

Kiwanis One Day The Kiwanis Service Initiative is observed worldwide in April and is referred to as Kiwanis One Day Kiwanis One Day is April 2nd, 2017 Clubs are encouraged to join with all levels of the Kiwanis Family on this day of community service It’s an opportunity to showcase the Kiwanis Family and the commitment to service in the community

Key Leader Kiwanis International’s weekend experiential leadership program for today’s young leaders (high school students) Focuses on service leadership as the first, most meaningful leadership-development experience Mission: to provide a life-changing experience that inspires young people to achieve their personal best through service leadership Key Leader builds personal integrity, personal growth, respect, building community, and the pursuit of excellence

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Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Johnny Chen, Kiwanis Family and Foundation Chair, 2016-2017 Jasia Nicolas, Division 43 Lt. Governor, 2016-2017