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

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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.

8. 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

9. Questions? Comments? Concerns?

10. 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,
Jesus Aguiniga, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committee Chair,
Brandon Ma, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committee Chair,
Vivi Nguyen, Division 31 Lieutenant Governor,