Region Training Conference 2017 The Meaning of Service Membership Recruitment by _____________________________ Region Training Conference 2017 Name, Position

What is Service? According to the 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.

Remember that all service is... MEANINGFUL because you are making a difference in your community and in the lives of others!

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 Serves children, the future of our world

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 our preferred charities Host toy, book, or clothes drives Assemble care packages to be sent abroad Make PTP dolls for the Pediatric Trauma Program Work with an established foundation at a run or marathon

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

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…

KCI Partners in Service Nickelodeon Rustic Pathways

Partners in Service (cont.) For more information on Key Club International 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 2017-2018 $190,000 raised for the Pediatric Trauma Program 1.3 Million total hours of service 43,000 members in CNH

Have you discovered your personal meaning of service?

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. Logan Mead, Division 45 Lt. Governor, 2016-2017 Jack Rattanasith, Division 8 Lt. Governor, 2016-2017 Alex Gatus, Service Projects Committee Chair, 2017-2018