1. How to Charter a K-Kids or Builder’s Club
Region Training Conference 2016
Name, Position

2. First off: What are they?
They are the youngest branches of the Kiwanis Family and are a part of Service Leadership Programs.
K-Kids: The largest international community service organization for elementary school students.
Builder’s Club: The largest international community service organization for middle school students.
Why is support important?

3. Why consider chartering?
Build Kiwanis influence in the community
Increase membership retention between Kiwanis branches
Provide leadership opportunities to a younger crowd
Improve communication with sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs
Be an example for aspiring students
Why is support important?

4. Chartering Process Bring Up the Idea
Communicate with the home Key Club and the sponsoring Kiwanis Club
Understand the responsibilities that it entitles
i.e. Advising/Funding the club, lending support
Find an advisor for the new SLP club
2. Communicating with Possible Site
Inform and Educate on what the Kiwanis Family is and what are some benefits
Gather support from the school faculty and staff
Scout out a prospective faculty advisor
Why is support important?

5. 3. Find Members! 4. Organizing the club Advertise the club
Get people on campus interested in joining
Leave a great first impression of the club
Be sure to give off an inclusive feeling while being informative
Inform the parents
List positive impacts that joining have
Ask the school in support for promoting the club
4. Organizing the club
Aim to maintain a steady membership
Elect and train the Chartering officers
Create and provide bylaws for the club
Why is support important?

6. 5. Filling Out Chartering Paperwork
Four required documents to submit
1: Petition to Charter
2: Agreement to Sponsor from Kiwanis Club
Signed by Kiwanis Club President and Kiwanis Advisor
3: Agreement to Sponsor from School
Signed by School Principal and Faculty Advisor
4: Copy of Bylaws
An attachment recognizing Key Club co-sponsorship must be included
Chartering Paperwork can be found on the Kiwanis International Website
Decide how to fill out/who takes responsibility of the Chartering paperwork with the Kiwanis Club

7. 6. Planning Long-Term
As the co-sponsor, help ensure that the club survives and grows
Visit the club
Shows support and gives the members and opportunity to meet members from across the Kiwanis Family
Ask the Key Club general membership to meet the sponsored club membership
Maintain a healthy and constant relationship with the school and faculty

8. Responsibilities Meet with Board Members and Faculty Advisor
Show constant support for the club
Help plan events, service projects, etc.
Find ways to increase attendance
Be considerate that members are young

9. Considerations Realize that the club may have limitations
Funds, time, variety in events etc.
Work your way around them
Ask Faculty Advisor for help
Include Key Club membership in assistance

10. Co-Sponsorship
If there is an existing K-Kids or Builder’s Club, ask sponsoring Kiwanis for the possibility of co-sponsorship
Co-sponsorship is NOT necessary to become involved with the club

11. Helpful Tips Setting goals for the sponsored club
Setting goals for the sponsoring Key Club
Plan out visitations at the club
Teach them about other branches of the Kiwanis Family
Host interclub events
Create a pen-pal system with Key Club
Be sure to host reasonable socials/banquets
Recognize outstanding club members
Why is support important?

12. ? ?
Questions?
Comments?
Concerns?
Go for it!

13. Acknowledgements
The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years.
Johnny Chen, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committee Chair,