How to Sponsor an Aktion Club Membership Recruitment by _____________________________ Region Training Conference 2018 Name, Position

What is Aktion Club? Aktion Club is the ONLY service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 12,000 members worldwide, Aktion Club is supported at the district level and provides programs, literature and opportunities to relate to individuals with disabilities from countries worldwide.

About Aktion Club Motto: “Where development has no disability.” Vision: To develop competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service. Mission: To provide adults living with disabilities an opportunity to develop initiative, leadership skills and to serve their communities.

Why was Aktion Club Created? George D. “Jake” Swartout, 1988-1989 Governor of Kiwanis International's Florida District, organized the FIRST Aktion Club for adults who live with a disability in Putnam County, Florida, in 1987. Aktion Club became an official Service Leadership Program of Kiwanis International on October 1, 2000.

Sponsoring Did you know a Key Club can sponsor an Aktion Club?? All you have to do is fill out the necessary paperwork found on the Kiwanis International Website Your club also must follow through on all its responsibility to the Aktion Club

Sponsoring (Cont’d.) Sponsoring comes with a GREAT responsibility Some responsibilities include: - Assisting with training of officers - Participate in joint service projects - Participate in joint fundraisers - Attend Aktion Club meetings In order for both the Key Club and Aktion Club to have a working Sponsorship, both clubs must do their part Following through on your sponsorship responsibilities is KEY for a successful relationship with your Aktion Club

How to get in Touch with Aktion Clubs If you are looking for a Kiwanis club in your area, go to the Kiwanis website and use our club locator. http://locator.kiwanis.org/

Exposure to Aktion Club Service Initiative: - Sleeping Children Around the World - Kiwanis One Day - The Eliminate Project - Planning Calendar Kiwanis One Day 2018 - October 27th, 2018

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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. Roger Leal, Division 41 South Lieutenant Governor, 2016-2017 Jesus Aguiniga, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committee Chair, 2017-2018 Brandon Ma, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committee Chair, 2018-2019 Vivi Nguyen, Division 31 Lieutenant Governor, 2018-2019