1. Welcome Key Clubbers!

2. The Key Club Pledge 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.

3. You joined Key Club… now what? You need… 1.15 service hours (10 of which much be physical) 2.2 social credits 3.Have missed 2 or less meetings throughout the semester ( 1 st and 3 rd Wed. either 6:45 or 2:30) Your hours/social credits start over every semester! *If you didn’t meet these requirements, you are considered an inactive member and the semester will not count for you.

4. How do I get my hours? Search: mary.vanmiddendorp@cfisd.net Make an account on the website! Use this website throughout the year in order to sign up for volunteer opportunities! Also, constantly be checking your email and our website for alerts on new events!

5. Check Sign Up Genius and the website regularly! We update almost everyday and people delete their signups, so always be on the lookout! Instructions for making an account are on the website!

6. REMEMBER! The only way to earn your credit for Key Club volunteer hours and social credits is to volunteer at/attend events offered by our Key Club!

7. What’s expected of ME? When you’re volunteering… - Wear your Key Club shirt! - Always be on time! - Never leave until your work is completely done! - No purple! - No eating! - No cell phones! Do whatever is asked of you with a good attitude Remember… you are there to serve!

8. BRING YOUR SERVICE CARDS! If you do not have your service card with you at the meeting YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE! The little dates on the back are to be stamped by our officers If you need your service card signed for an event or social you volunteered at/attended, fill out the date, event name, number of hours, etc. and THEN the president, vps, or supervisors will sign it for you!

9. Get your Key Club shirt now! You can no longer grab your key club shirt! Thanks Michelle!

10. CARDS DO NOT BRING YOUR CARDS TO THE EVENTS! Service cards are signed by President, VPs, and/or sponsors ONLY If your card has been filled in, please bring it to the correct persons so we can sign next to it.

11. PIE IN THE FACE FUNDRAISER Place money in the jar of the officer you want to see covered in pie filling. The officer with the most money in their jar will get PIED IN THE FACE! We have a table set up during all lunches! We hope to reach our goal by Feb 16 th so that we can smash pies on the Feb 17 th meeting OUR GOAL IS: $500!!! If we reach $1,000, we will pie the TWO officers!

13. DCON DCON 2016 will immerse you in the life of a secret spy, where you will embark on a weekend of exciting missions. Comprised of countless activities, the Welcoming Activity serves as the grand introduction into the Mission Impossible-themed event. This Our mission will not only allow you to interact with other Key Club members around the district, but you will receive officer training, enjoy thrilling competitions and award presentations, and have an amazing time being immersed into the theme. From solving missions with the help of other Key Club members to learning what it takes to become a secret agent, join us as we accept the mysterious challenge that is the mission of service!

14. DCON Meeting Our DCON informational meeting will be held in the LGI from 7-8pm on Thursday, Feb 4 th Anyone who is interested in going to DCON must attend. PARENTS should attend bc cost info. We will give more details about the whole experience, cost, stay, etc. You do NOT have to go to DCON to participate in the contests!

15. Want to be an Officer for 2016-2017? Come to the officer meeting Thursday, Feb. 4 (the DCON meeting) from 6-7pm- AN HOUR BEFORE THE DCON MEETING If you are interested, YOU MUST ATTEND Going to DCON is highly recommended It is a lot of time, work, and commitment- we are not like other afterschool clubs! Talk to Reena for more information, but we will be explaining everything at the meeting Parents are welcome to join

16. Scrapbook Committee Come join key club's scrapbook committee. We meet loosely every other Friday from 2:30 to 4:20. We gather photos from events and socials from the key club members and compile them in a handmade scrapbook that will compete with others in the Texas-Oklahoma district convention. Even if you don't join the scrapbook committee, you can help make the scrapbook possible and earn donation hours by sending in your school appropriate photos of service projects or socials to lakshmisekharan99@gmail.com. WE NEED PICTURES!!!

17. Senior Stoles Write in the comments of the event you are hosting “Host”. Only ONE HOST per event! It’s a first come first serve basis! You must come pick up your sign in sheet 2 days before your event from Mrs. Garcia’s room 3006. Arrive 10min before and stay 10min after your event. Monitor the behavior of others and set a good example. Lead the other officers and help answer any questions they may have during the event. Make sure to help the event coordinator. Write a 400 page article about your overall experience in Key Club.

18. Need donation hours? Coke Tabs! 1 FULL Ziploc bag = 1 donation hour Walmart Gift Cards! Every $5 = 1 donation hour We are always needing to make purchases for the Club! Bring in some Walmart giftcards!

19. Need donation hours? Candy fundraiser starts today! We have two weeks for this fundraiser. Each bag you sell gets you a donation hour. Pick one up after the meeting. If you finish selling and want another, sign out your bag with your money and sign in for another bag. EACH BAG EQUALS $10 If you do not turn in your money, you will be put on the fines and fees list!

20. Stay CONNECTED! General Email: keyclubcyranch@gmail.com Facebook: Cypress Ranch Key Club Website: cyranchkey.com Twitter: @ranchkey Instagram: @ranchkeyclub Remind: Text “@ranchkey16” to 81010 Sign Up Genius: mary.vanmiddendorp@cfisd.net