INTERNATIONAL INSIDER Int. Trustee William Zhang Int INTERNATIONAL INSIDER Int. Trustee William Zhang Int. VP Mary Grace Lewis

int’l I-BOARD BASICS The International Board is made of 13 members. The International Council is made of 13 + 33 members I-Board Position: President Vice-President Trustee I-Board Role: Works with Kiwanis, set directives for the board Ensure logistics of the board are fluid and set Represents three ‘sister’ districts on Int’l level

HELLO! I am William Zhang. I serve as the 16-17 Trustee for CNH, WV, and Jamaica. You can find me at williamzhang.kci@gmail.com

HELLO! I am Mary Grace Lewis. I serve as the 16-17 International Vice President. You can find me at mglewis.kc.ivp@gmail.com

A. I-BOARD BASICS

“To establish programs and policies that create a more meaningful international organization…”

IP, IVP, Trustees, Governors. International Council. 1 + 1 + 11 + 33 46 members make up the International Council.

International President Conducts International Board meetings, sets committee roles Attends 5 District Conventions Coordinates with KCI director International Board Meeting Agendas Creation of Trustee assignments, Governor & Trustee Reports

International Vice-President Chairs a standing committee Attends 4-5 District Conventions Counselor to Western Canada Trustee Assignments International Board Meeting Agenda Moderates Governor & Trustee Reports

International Trustee Works with the I-Board to define the administrative policies of Key Club Carries out int’l committee directives Maintains consistent communication with the leadership of the districts to which they are assigned + Board meeting and DCON visitations Sends email updates to district boards, represents opinions at I-Board meetings

Committees + Email Inbox THE TRUSTEE WORKLOAD White Black Travel Calls + Updates Gray Committees + Email Inbox

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B. I-BOARD INTERACTIONS

Board Meetings What we convene to discuss, and what exactly happens in the room where it happens

SNAPSHOT OF AN I-BOARD MEETING BUSINESS Lots of time is allocated towards in-person committee meetings, and the completion of these directives. The actual I-Board meeting is short, since lots of the discussion on amendments is done in as a group. The meeting is the official decision.

MOULDING INTERNATIONAL LEADERS OTHER ACTIVITIES Take advantage of having all I-Board members in the same room — film all the videos: DCON promotional, message to candidates, welcome to new board. Leadership training, workshops held by Kiwanis staff to teach I-Board members how to better interact with others, unique value systems, travel plan booking, reimbursement...

How lucky we are to have an I-Board that clicks. I-Board Dynamic How lucky we are to have an I-Board that clicks.

STRONGER THAN EVER. We are a strong International Board. It’s important to acknowledge different opinions, and discuss.

ALSO, DYNAMIC WITHIN SISTER DISTRICTS! West Virginia CNH Jamaica

C. I-BOARD INTIMATE

“So… how did you guys get elected?” Also, our personal experiences. Election Process “So… how did you guys get elected?” Also, our personal experiences.

William Zhang. Courage, then work.

Mary Grace Lewis. LTG to IVP.

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ARE YOU A FUTURE INTERNATIONAL LEADER? Endorsement at DCON Prepare EVERYTHING Elections at ICON

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williamzhang.kci@gmail.com · mglewis.kc.ivp@gmail.com THANKS! Any final questions? Reach out to williamzhang.kci@gmail.com · mglewis.kc.ivp@gmail.com