Developing leaders through service since Club officer training

K E Y C L U B Club officer training K E Y C L U B Training purpose and expectations Section 2

K E Y C L U B Club officer training K E Y C L U B Who we are Section 3

Kiwanis Kiwanis Kids Builders Club Key Club Key Leader Circle K (CKI) Aktion Club

History of Key Club Founded in 1925, in Sacramento, California. The first club brought together key boys who served the school and worked to create better school spirit and environment. The club appropriately was dubbed Key Club.

Key Club mission and vision Vision: To develop competent, capable caring leaders through the vehicle of service. Mission: An international, student-led organization providing its members with opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership.

Key Club Core Values Caring Character building Inclusiveness Leadership

K E Y C L U B Our structure Club officer training Section 4

Student-led organization Key Club members decide how: Club functions Budget is administered Issues are addressed Young men and women lead the organization, from club to international level.

Membership in Key Club Almost 5,000 clubs Almost 245,000 members 30 countries

Club structure Members Club officers Club board of directors

District structure Divisions Our lieutenant governor is: District board 33 districts

International structure International board: President Vice president 11 trustees

Key Club dues International dues: US$6.50 District dues: average US$ Not to exceed International dues Club: average US$6.50

K E Y C L U B Our service Club officer training Section 5

Selecting service projects 1. Survey your members. Everyone (not just officers) has a say. 2. Think before you serve. Determine your community’s needs. 3. Stop the same service. You don’t have to continue the same projects year after year.

Ways to serve 1. Club projects: Meet your local needs. 2. District projects: Clubs in a district work together to meet a need. 3. International projects: All Key Clubs unite to help children worldwide. 4. Kiwanis-family projects: Key Club work with other members of the Kiwanis family.

International projects The Major Emphasis Program: A service program to bring together all Key Club members to benefit children and make an international impact.

1. The Service Initiative 2. Service partnerships 3. Participation fulfilled when serving children by any means Major Emphasis Program Components

Key Club service partners UNICEF March of Dimes Children’s Miracle Network

New project for 2009 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Operation Uruguay: Donations will fund three new centers to provide health services, job opportunities, education and care to children and teens in Uruguay. US$2 million raised for HIV/AIDS education in Kenya and Swaziland.

Mission is to improve the health of babies US$90,000 raised this past year through March for Babies and other fundraising March of Dimes

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals providing healthcare for children whose parents aren’t able to pay How members help: dance marathon, telethons, trauma dolls, serving meals to family members

Service Initiative Assisting 5- to 9-year-olds to overcome learning obstacles Enabling these students to be successful and give back to their community

Key Club members are serving primary school children in three areas: 1.Improving grades 2.Giving back 3.Growing together Live to Learn focus

K E Y C L U B Programs we sponsor Club officer training Section 6

Key Club Week Celebrated each November. Objective: To promote Key Club and make Key Club a household name by seeking media coverage and other activities

Youth Opportunities Fund 50 cents of every member’s dues goes into this fund. Any active club may apply by the October deadline for service grants for US$200–$2000. Scholarships from this fund also are available to members.

K E Y C L U B Club officer training K E Y C L U B Where to learn more Section 7

Kiwanis help line Need to order a KC shirt? Questions? Looking for ice breakers? Call 800-KIWANIS, ext. 411 (U.S. and Canada); or , ext. 411 (worldwide) Who to call for help

Leadership handbook planners Guidebook Major Emphasis Program CD Graphic standards CD Marketing posters and trifold brochures Make your Meetings Move booklet Marketing video Key Club print magazine Printed resources

Online support Update rosters and print your dues invoice. Find new project ideas. Download leadership resources. Search for new ideas to benefit your club. Order Key Club merchandise. questions to

Online support New videos monthly Engaging video stories about the members and clubs New service projects Submit your story to be captured on video

Conferences District convention: Held annually in late February to late April International convention: Held annually in late June or early July

K E Y C L U B Managing your club Club officer training Section 8

Being a great leader 1.What are qualities of a great leader? 2.What are our strengths and areas of weakness? 3.How do we each improve our leadership skills?

1.Participate in hands-on service projects. 2.Enjoy fellowship with members. 3.Lead ceremonies and recognition. 4.Educate and develop members. 5.Conduct committee meetings. 6.Market and educate members about upcoming projects. 7.Review project successes or improvements. Top 7 things to do at meetings

Club communication On average people only remember: 10% of what they read 20% of what is heard 30% of what is seen 50% of what is seen and heard 70% of what is said 90% of what is said and done

Motivating members How will we motivate and recognize our members this year?

K E Y C L U B Individual officer duties Club officer training Section 9

President Provide supportive leadership. Preside over meetings. Develop programming. Perform club administration. Act as school/community liaison. Recruit and retain members. Train and educate your club. Manage elections. Plan strategy and set goals. Select committee chairmen/appointments.

Vice president Support the president. Plan programs and education. Oversee the committee system. Support officers Perform additional duties.

Secretary Organize and file materials. Prepare monthly reports. Maintain rosters. Take club meeting minutes. Coordinate club correspondence. Perform additional duties.

Treasurer Understand adults’ roles when dealing with club finances. Coordinate dues collection. Disburse funds. Prepare and review the budget. Manage club accounts. Maintain accurate financial records. Perform additional duties.

Editor Communicate in the community. Document club service and programming. Manage club communication. Perform additional duties, as requested.

K E Y C L U B Club officer training K E Y C L U B Club review and planning Section 10

Club assessment 1.What are our club strengths? Why? 2.What areas of our club are in need of improvement? Why? 3.How can we use our strengths to improve our weaknesses?

SMART goals GOAL: The end toward which effort is directed 1. Specific 2. Measurable 3. Achievable 4. Realistic 5. Truthful

Initial planning brainstorm Based on your club assessment and goals, brainstorm some events you would like to see on your calendar.

K E Y C L U B Club officer training K E Y C L U B Wrap-up Section 11

Closing activity I learned that… I was surprised that… I was pleased that… I was amazed that… I hope or wish that… I am most looking forward to…

K E Y C L U B Developing leaders through service since Club officer training