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“Do you make KEYS or something?” What is Key Club? MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Mission: Key Club is an international, student-led organization providing its members with opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership. Vision: We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities world- wide. What is Key Club? MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Key Club was started by Albert C. Olney and Frank C. Vincent… …on May 7 th, 1925 Key Club History MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

They approached neighboring Kiwanis club to help charter a similar club at their high school. Key Club History MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

The club was comprised of the key boys in the school, willing to serve the school in any way possible and to create better school spirit. Thus, the club was dubbed Key Club Key Club History MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

“CARING-Our way of life” Caring Character Building Inclusiveness Leadership Key Club Motto and Core Values MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Blue: Unwavering character White: Purity Gold: Service Colors MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

“I pledge on my honor to uphold the objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school, and community; to serve my nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.” Key Club Pledge MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

It starts with YOU. Key Club Structure-Club MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Members make up a club. A board is elected/appointed based off Club Bylaws that are signed at the beginning of every year. Key Club Structure-Club MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Presidents Vice-Presidents Secretaries Treasurers Bulletin Editors *Public Relations *Class Reps *Committee Chairs Key Club Structure-Club *aren’t considered Club Officers, but serve on the Board of Directors MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

A cluster of anywhere from 1-16 clubs make up a Division. Key Club Structure-Division *with the exception of Hawaii- Division 22 MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Divisions are numbered according to the founding Kiwanis Clubs in the area. Key Club Structure-Division MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

A Lieutenant Governor is elected between January and February and SERVE the division as a liaison between the Clubs and the District. Key Club Structure-Division MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

A cluster of anywhere from 1-8 Divisions make up a Region. A Regional Advisor also serves the division alongside the LtG. Key Club Structure-Division *LtG: Short hand for Lieutenant Governor MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

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There are 33 Districts within Key Club International. We are part of the Cali-Nev-Ha Key Club District. CNH’s District Mascot is the BEE. Key Club Structure-District MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Key Club Structure-District Board ‘11-12 District Executives: District Governor: Erinn Wong District Secretary: Andrew Liu District Treasurer: Christopher J. Van District Technology Editor: Elijah Kang MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Key Club Structure-District Board ‘11-12 District Committee Chairs: District Convention: Philip Nguyen District Projects: Alex Liu Kiwanis Family and Foundation: Mark Ubongen Member Recognition: Sasha Spala Member Relations: Charmaine LeBlanc Policies, International, and Elections: Miles Glick MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Key Club Structure-District Board ‘11-12 District Board Members: All Lieutenant Governors from the 65 divisions within the California-Nevada- Hawaii Key Club District MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Members: 42,000+ Clubs: 680+ Divisions: 65 Key Club Structure-District Numbers MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

International President Annie Lewandoski 11 International Trustees CNH Int’l Trustee: Yoo Eun Kim International Vice- President Catt Lovins District Governors CNH DGov: Erinn Wong Key Club Structure-International Board MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Members: 260,000+ Clubs: 5,000+ Districts: 33 Countries: 30+ Key Club Structure-International MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Commonly Used District Acronyms CNH: Cali-Nev-Ha DGOV: District Governor DP: District Project KFF: Kiwanis Family and Foundation DCON: District Convention MRS: Member Relations MR: Member Recognition PIE: Policies, International, and Elections LTG: Lieutenant Governor MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

Commonly Used Acronyms DCM: monthly meeting held by the LTG MTG: meeting MRF: monthly report form completed by club secretaries OTC: Officer training conference for club officers and members within a division RTC: Regional Training Conference for Key Clubbers within a region MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

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How do you feel? I feel good! Oh, I feel so good! UNGH (pelvic thrust) I feel fine! All of the time! Abooga! Abooga! Abooga Booga Booga! Key Club Spirit and Cheers *Vegas Key Clubbers substitute ABOOGA for UNGA MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

CNH District Rap FROM THE EAST TO THE WEST! YOU KNOW WERE THE BEST! WERE THE DISTRICT WITH THE STING! AND THATS WHY WE SING! WE'RE THE BEES BUZZ BUZZ! WE'RE THE BEES BUZZ BUZZ! ITS ALL ABOUT THE PARTY HARDY! CNH BEES! Key Club Spirit and Cheers MRS Information and resources provided by the District Members Relations Committee

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