Finding Service Projects Membership Recruitment by _____________________________ Region Training Conference 2017 Name, Position

Problem: Your club needs a service project Need help finding service events? Having difficulties? Can’t find any events? Want some fresh ideas? Don’t fear! There are hundreds of service projects for your club to do!

Where to Look USE YOUR RESOURCES

Kiwanis Family Ask your Kiwanis Club! Do service events with them! Get ideas that you can bring back to your club. This creates a strong bond with your Kiwanis Club. Partner with a local Circle K, Builder’s Club, or even Kiwins! Utilize the CNH Kiwanis Family Map to find local Kiwanis Family Clubs

Community Reach out to community outreach organizations and schools for service opportunities in your area Examples include your local YMCA, recreation center, or after-school programs Research charities that make a difference in your area that your club could donate to or serve with Find service events near you by using websites such as: volunteermatch.org idealist.org

Lt. Governor/Leadership Team Lt. Governors are a great resource to learn about projects beyond the community level Ask about upcoming division-wide service projects that your club could be a part of! Look for inter-club events with the clubs in your division Don’t forget the ERF! Contact the CNH Leadership Team for more information about district resources that are available for you to learn more from

CNH CyberKey cnhkeyclub.org Visit the CNH CyberKey today to unlock countless resources for your club! Click on the “Projects” tab for service project & fundraiser ideas & information about the Spotlight on Service Program Check out the “Resources” tab for manuals and guides on a variety of service-related topics cnhkeyclub.org

Major Emphasis The Major Emphasis: “Children: Their future, our focus.” To demonstrate our commitment to the Major Emphasis, Key Club serves children in many ways The four Preferred Charities share Key Club's commitment to serve children: March of Dimes Children’s Miracle Network UNICEF Thirst Project

District Project A District Project, or Governor’s Project, is a 2-year long district-wide service initiative 2017-2019: BEE Clean CNH! The District Project focuses on the environment Clubs are encouraged to develop service projects aimed at improving and cleaning our world Ideas for service events include: Beach Clean Ups Recycling Drives Park Beautification Days

Preferred Charities Information UNICEF Kiwanis International and UNICEF have come together to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus from the face of the Earth. March of Dimes This organization strives to prevent birth defects, promote healthy pregnancy, and provide medical support for premature infants. Children’s Miracle Network CMN supports hospitalized children and increases awareness of its member hospitals. Thirst Project The Thirst Project’s aim is to provide safe, clean drinking water to communities around the world where it is not easily accessible.

Project Ideas Craft “thank you” cards for Kiwanis and Faculty advisors Make dog toys from old t-shirts to donate to pet shelters Decorate non-slip socks for kids in hospitals Hold a canned food drive Create no-sew rice heating pads

Service Project Plannins When planning a service project, partner with an organization and follow the guidelines below. Planning. Research organizations to partner with and communicate by confirming logistical details with advisors and coordinators. Delegating. Assign officers and coordinators with specific tasks to help the event run smoothly and keep everyone involved. Action. Have all of your plans detailed and finalized. Once you have done this, you are ready to begin the service project. Reflecting. After the service project is complete, clean the area that was used. Recognize the members, officers, organization, and Kiwanis for participating in the event. Reflect on the success of the event and consider areas for improvement.

Spotlight on Service Program SOSP Focus provides a specific area of service for each month Clubs are encouraged to plan focus- related events to vary projects throughout the year Focus Calendar with all of the themed months can be found here: www.cnhkeyclub.org/projects/spotlightonservice

Spotlight on Service Program Recognize outstanding club SOSP service projects at the district level Applications should be submitted through Google Form (accessible from the CyberKey and email) Applications due on the 5th of each month following the project All files and pictures sent to cnhkc.sp@gmail.com

Stay Active Have service project opportunities open to all members of your club Plan proactively Advertise Partner with other school clubs Host an Interclub

Questions? Comments? Concerns?

Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Fatima Aguilar, Division 20/32 Lt. Governor, 2016-2017 Crystal Wong, Service Expo Coordinator, 2016-2017 Marie Hashitani, Service Projects Committee Chair, 2016-2017 Alex Gatus, Service Projects Committee Chair, 2017-2018