Region Training Conference 2016 The Meaning of Service Region Training Conference 2016 Name, Position

What is Service? According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, the literal meaning of service is the “contribution to the welfare of others.”

and in the largest of ways. Service Makes An… IMPACT! In the smallest of ways, and in the largest of ways.

You, as a Key Clubber… …have a unique meaning of service. Every service project you do contributes to your definition of service.

How the Kiwanis Family Serves You The Kiwanis Family gives you the chance to serve for life Gives empowerment and confidence through service Gives you the opportunity to find your meaning of service Serve the children, the future of our world

Kiwanis Family Branches K-Kids: Elementary Students Builders Club: Middle School Students Key Club: High School Students Circle K: College Students Kiwanis International: Adults Aktion Club: Adults with disabilities

Different Types of Service Direct Service - Actively and directly affecting someone through service. Any project where you directly see the results. Examples Host beach/park clean-ups Volunteer at soup kitchens Work with special needs individuals Visit convalescent homes Tutor students

Different Types of Service Cont. In-direct Service - Helping someone to help another. Any project through a different organization Examples Fundraise for donations Host toy, book, or clothes drives Assemble blankets Make cards for patients or soldiers Volunteer at a charity walk

Preferred Charities Our Preferred Charities are: Children’s Miracle Network March of Dimes UNICEF

Into the Future, For the World Foster consciousness of the conditions of the world and aim to better them Develop concern and love for one another as human beings Cause a ripple effect to create “One Million Waves of Service” In result, a better world

Into the Future, For You Use what you discover so you are able to serve for life There are a wide variety of service projects so find your passion! Doctor? Teacher? Environmentalist? The list goes on and on…

Partners in Service Nickelodeon U.S. Army Rustic Pathways Scholastic Sister Cities International Up with the People Boys & Girls Clubs of America Boy Scouts of America Thirst Project Nickelodeon

Partners in Service Cont. For more information on our Service Partners/Vision Partners, please visit the Key Club Website, and view our vision Partners! http://www.keyclub.org/discover/Our_Partners/Vision_partner.aspx

CNH District Goals 2016-2017 $185,000 raised for the Pediatric Trauma Program 1.3 Million total hours of service 3 new members beyond retention

Have you discovered your personal meaning of service?

? ? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Go for it!

Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Logan Mead, Division 45 Lt. Governor, 2016-2017 Jack Rattanasith, Division 8 Lt. Governor, 2016-2017