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OFFICER GUIDE & ELECTION PROTOCOL • VOLUME 1 • ISSUE 7 • DECEMBER 2019

FEATURES

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Hierarchy of Key Club Leadership

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How to run for club office

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benefits of running & tips

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benefits of being elected

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Election procedure


President/VP

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Secretary/treasurer

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Editor/webmaster

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advisor

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MEP and partners promo

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Contact information 30-31

KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL 3


Hierarchy of Key Club Leadership Our International President is K'lena Shnack. Our International Trustee is Alexis Henry.

International President International Vice President International Board of Trustees District Governor District Executive Officers (Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, Convention Liaison, Tech Producer) District Board of Trustees (Lieutenant Governors) Club President Club Executive Officers (Secretary, Treasurer, VP, Editor) General Members

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How to Run for Club Office Note: Procedures may vary per club. The following steps are for general guidance. Step 1. Declare your candidacy to your club president who will tell you exactly what to do. Step 2. After deciding to run and acquiring information, it is highly recommended to attend clubmeetings and club events, as you should already be attending. Step 3. As election season approaches, your club officers will announce when the elections will be taking place. Ask your club officers if there are any forms to be filled out. Some clubs may require the submission of an Agreement to Serve Form. Step 4. Turn in the forms. If applicable, Agreement to Serve Forms will be due at least one week prior to the election. If your club requires a different form or application, ask your club president for specific instructions on how to complete and submit. Step 5. Prepare for the elections. Write a speech to tell the members why you are fit for the position you are seeking. Explain your goals and the benefits you will bring to the club. Also prepare yourself for questions that may be asked during the caucus session. Remember that campaigning is not allowed and may jeopardize your election. Step 6. Know the exact date of the election, so you can prepare for the day accordingly. Contact your club president for this information. You will be required to be physically present at the elections. Step 7. Dress to impress! Wear business casual attire (slacks, a polo, nice shoes, etc.). Although you might be surrounded by your friends, it’s best to maintain a professional composure and look. Step 8. Show up for the elections. At this point, you should be able to present your speech and proceed through a caucus session.

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Benefits of Running Stepping out of your comfort zone: Running for office may be a completely new experience, but it can allow you to go beyond your comfort zone and discover your potential.

Confidence in yourself: From the days of preparing to your speech to the final moment of delivering it, you can become more confident.

Chance for reflection on strengths: You have the opportunity to reflect on your abilities when deciding which position you are most suited for and when presenting yourself to the members during the election.

Communication with others: While preparing, you learn to communicate and ask for advice from current officers, Kiwanis and Faculty Advisors, and your principal.

Improvisation skills: You’ll learn how to react quickly and think on the spot through answering caucus questions.

Improvement on public speaking: Writing and rehearsing a speech for the election is good practice to improve public speaking.

Gaining knowledge about Key Club: In preparation, you develop a better understand of the organization and the duties of the officers.

Experience in running for office: Running for a Key Club position gives you experience in preparing for future elections for Key Club or other organizations.

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Tips for Running Your Speech Make an outline of what you want to talk about or completely write it out Share it with anyone who can provide feedback Rehearse it to make sure you stay within the given time and still have time for questions Practice it with your friends, family, yourself, in front of a mirror, etc. Control your volume – don’t be too quiet or too loud

Questioning Review the duties since questions could be based off them Ask people what kind of questions they would ask you Ask past candidates what common questions they received When preparing answers, try to avoid generic responses As it varies, prepare for both fun and serious questions that members may ask

Calming your Nerves Figure out what relaxes you Take deep, slow breaths Eat fruit or drink orange juice Look at someone you are close to in the audience to avoid being overwhelmed by people you don't know in the audience Practice, practice, practice! This way you feel prepared and confident.

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Benefits of Being Elected Time management: Being an officer will enable you to learn how to manage time efficiently in balancing schoolwork, Key Club work, and other commitments.

Becoming more responsible:Â With deadlines to meet and duties to fulfill, you will develop a strong sense of responsibility.

Being a team player:Â Because you will serve the members as a team, you will learn how to work with others and respect their opinions.

Becoming a role model:Â Members will look up to you; therefore, you can be the leader who inspires them to do more for the community and Key Club.

Technology skills: Whether you are a club secretary or the District Governor, you will become familiar with technology to make promotion materials, keep records, and communicate with others through email.

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Benefits of Being Elected Organization skills: Because you will need to keep track of dates, paperwork, and members, you’ll learn to become organized.

Communication etiquette: Working with a variety of people, you will learn the appropriate way to address and communicate with certain groups (ex. Kiwanis, club members, school administration).

Stronger leadership: You will develop leadership skills through serving the members, making decisions for the interest of the club, and planning events.

Involvement in the community: You will be involved in planning service events, so you will get to be more active in the community.

Friendships and fun: As an officer, you can form close friendships with your board and meet new people throughout the division and district, members and officers. In addition, because you will be greatly involved in Key Club, you will get to experience more Key Club fun!

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Club Election

Note: Procedures m

Club Elections should be held no earlier than the third month and no later than the se

for their e

1. On the day of elections, the host should be the club officers or club president. Befo or pass out a list of candidates to the members. 2.

If candidates were allowed any campaign mate

3.

One candidate will speak at a time. While the candidate is in the room, al

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The candidates will allowed a certain amount of time to present their speech to t

5.

Immediately following the speech, the members will be able to ask questions to

elections should only ask questions to the cand 6. 7. 8.

During this time, the members and club officers should be taking notes of th

The candidate will then be sent out of the room, a

The same procedure will continue until all candidates have had a chance to spea

differe

9. Once speeches have been completed, voting will take place. Only members who h

members who will vote on one candidate for each position. Members may vote no

There should be no dis 10.

When all ballots have been collected, the club officers will count the votes for ea

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In the case that there are more than two candidates for a particular office, a cl Candidates who have passed this conference will give another, shorter speech to t

be 12. 13.

Ballots will be counted. The candidate who receives the majority of th

Club officers should either notify the candidates o

Note: The elected officers’ terms officially begin on the upcoming May 1, however, th elections until the elected officers transition into their

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ns Procedure

may vary per club.

econd month prior to District Convention. The club officers will decide the exact date

elections.

ore the election takes place, the host will introduce the candidates of each club office The host will then explain the rules to the members.

erials, these should be passed out to the members.

l the other candidates running for the same office should be out of the room. he members where they will mention their goals, qualifications, etc. to the members.

o the candidates. Any inappropriate questions will be disregarded. The host of the

didate if there are none from the other members.

he information presented by the candidates for later when voting takes place.

and the next candidate for the same office will enter.

ak. Candidates of one office should all speak before proceeding to candidates of a

ent office. ave paid their membership fees are able to vote. Ballots will be passed out to all paid

o more or less than one candidate per office. If this occurs, the ballot will not count.

scussion during this time.

ach candidate. The club president’s ballot will not count unless there is a tie breaker. ub may conduct a Nominating Conference to narrow the candidates down to two.

he members. The club will then proceed to an additional voting with the same rules as

efore.

he votes will be elected as the club officer of the position he/she ran for.

of the results before or during an upcoming meeting.

hey will begin their duties after District Convention takes place. From the time of the positions, the current officers should be training them.

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Presi

the club president position is vital to your club's success and requires much dedication to the upcoming tasks. "Forget about the fast lane. If you really want to fly, just harness your power to your passion." - Oprah Winfrey WEEKLY

MONTHLY

ANNUAL

conduct & preside

arrange and

increase membership

meetings

conduct a board of

review Key Club

create agendas

conductors meeting

materials

keep officers &

work with

understand

committees on task

committee chairs

Parliamentary

lead in activities

submit monthly

Procedure

ensure delinquent

reports (if

Connect with Kiwanis

members are

secretaries don't)

and other K-Family

handled properly

communicate with

review members and

keep advisor

school council and

form committees

updated

administration

plan service summer

ensure that at least

organize inter-club

projects

2 members go to

events

verify dues

Kiwanis meetings

organize an advisor

keep a file of

appreciation day

correspondence work with board!

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To-Do Lists


ident

BE THE VISIONARY

BE THE DELEGATOR

BE THE PROBLEM SOLVER

Create goals that are

You must trust your

Don't get caught up in

specific, measurable,

team! Set clear

emotions when a

achievable, realistic,

expectations for each

problem arises. You

and timely (aka

person and be

must learn to separate

SMART). Make sure

supportive. Be a

your personal

you keep both

delegator without being

relationships from your

members and the

a micro-manager.

role as president. Stay

advisor informed on

Assign tasks in

your progress.

accordance with the skills that your team has.

BE THE MOTIVATOR

neutral and open!

BE THE ARCHITECT As an architect, you are

As the year progresses,

BE THE ORGANIZER

you may notice that

For meetings to be

build relationships

your meeting

effective, they must be

between all members

attendance decreases.

organized. Set an

and officers. Make sure

In order to motivate

agenda and a regular

to include everyone

your members, take

meeting day. Inform

and create a warm

honest criticism and

your advisor and

environment. Stay

responsible for helping

show no favoritism.

members what you are

involved with adults

Make changes

doing and when to

too!

accordingly.

ensure transparency/clarity.

Quick tips from the district staff

RESOURCES tokeyclub.com -> resources -> club

As president, you are there for mental support.

resourcesÂ

Make sure you are reliable and trustworthy.

keyclub.org -> resources

Members/officers should be able to rely on you.

-> members -> guides ->

Put your club before yourself. It's we before me.

club president officer

Make decisions that will benefit your club.

guide

tokeyclub.com -> resources -> president & vp resources

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Vice-Pr

The role of VP is found in one word: Service service to the president; service to the other club officers; and service to the general membership of the club. "Tend to the people, and they will tend to the business." - John Maxwell

WEEKLY

To-Do Lists MONTHLY

ANNUAL

assist president

attend project

become familiar with

monitor committee

committee meetings

president's duties

system

assist secretary in

recruitment

monthly committee

conduct an

reports

educational program for new members

COMMITTEES

Kiwanis family relations committee Public relations committee Program committee Project committee Social committee Membership development committee

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One common role assigned to vice presidents is overseeing the committee system. The committees will be the main opportunity you and the president have to delegate responsibilities. Designing a strong committee system can build a strong foundation for your club and help ensure your annual goals are achieved.


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BE THE SUPPORTER

BE THE DELEGATOR

BE THE ADVOCATE

As VP, you will have a

You will help the

Organizing service

variety of tasks. Stay

president assign tasks to

projects is one duty of a

proactive and help

committees and

VP. Keep the 5 Critical

wherever you can,

members. Make sure

Elements of Community

especially with the

that you keep your

Service in mind: seek

president. Ensure that

advisor updated.

out community needs,

the club runs smoothly

Support your team and

educate members,

as a whole.

president without being

respond to the need,

overbearing!

reflect, and

BE THE DESIGNER As the vice president, you are in charge of

evaluate/celebrate.

BE THE RECRUITER You can set up a

creating committees.

recruitment team of 5-

Keep in mind the

10 people. Set

committees in each

recruitment goals for

member would like to

your club. Of course,

serve and collect

this is a year round

monthly committee

effort. You can find

reports to turn in to the

some resources at

secretary.

keyclub.org.

Quick tips from the district staff As the vice president, you are there for mental support. Make sure you are reliable and trustworthy. Members/officers should be able to rely on you. Put your club before yourself. It's we before me. Make decisions that will benefit your club.

"The first responsibility of a leader is todefine reality. The last is to say thank you. In between, the leader is a servant." - Max Depree RESOURCES tokeyclub.com -> resources -> club resources keyclub.org -> resources -> members -> guides -> club president officer guide

tokeyclub.com -> resources -> president & vp resources

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Secre

The role of secretary is very important, and the work you do this year will ensure that your club’s efforts will be documented. "Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality." - Warren Bennis WEEKLY

To-Do Lists MONTHLY

ANNUAL

attend club, board,

attend any division

work with club board

and kiwanis

training and events

to create annual

meetings

submit club monthly

goals

record minutes at

report form to

attend district

club and board

District Secretary

training conferences

meetings

and DCON

make sign up sheets

submit annual

attend division

achievement report

events

submit new election

communicate with

results at the end of

everyone

the year

update records

assist with MUC

keep track of hours and attendance

CLUB AWARDS

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Awards at the district and international levels recognize club achievement through allaround service and individual project planning. Clubs in organized districts can apply for these awards annually. Find details and applications at www.keyclub.org/contests


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BE THE RECORD KEEPER

Recognizing members'

BE THE REPORTER You are responsible for

Create a roster of your

hard work is a great

filing committee reports,

members with updated

way to encourage

monthly reports, and an

contact information.

participation. Thank the

annual achievement

You can even include

people around you

report. You may help

fun information like

make everything

your advisor with the

birthdays and favorite

possible and find ways

Membership Update

candies to celebrate

to make excellent

Center (MUC).

your members later on.

BE THE RECOGNIZER

members feel special.

BE THE COMMUNICATOR

BE THE ORGANIZER Create efficient and consistent

Ask members how they

organizational systems

prefer to communicate.

for the year. Schedule

Avoid acronyms and

time for yourself to

always proofread

organize and always

emails before sending.

stay on track. Create a

Always address and

designated space (like

sign emails. Write direct

a folder) to store

and specific subject

information.

"Organization is the KEY to success. You’re the notebook of the board, and you will be the one all other board members refer back to." - Olivia Kurschat

lines.

RESOURCES Quick tips from the district staff Make sure to take minutes on the correct minutes form found under secretary resources of tokeyclub.com. Points are taken off if the incorrect form is used. Sign in sheets are required for EVERY meeting for proof of attendance. Be extremely detailed in your minutes.

keyclub.org -> resources > members -> guides -> club secretary officer guide tokeyclub.com -> resources -> secretary resources youtube.com -> search "club secretary training video" by Texas-Oklahoma District Key Club

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Treas

The role of treasurer is very important, and the work you do this year will help bring more recognition to your club and members.

To-Do Lists

WEEKLY

ANNUAL

MONTHLY

pay bills approved

collect funds

keep all receipts and

by board & advisor

create financial

files

attend club and

reports for board

prepare annual

officer meetings

meetings

budget

record weekly

attend board of

organize all records

expenditures

directors meeting

plan & execute

receive financial

collect and submit

fundraising projects

advice from faculty

dues

attend division or

and kiwanis advisor

reconcile bank

district trainings

account/school account info

MANAGING CLUB ACCOUNTS Service account: All monies collected from the general public must be returned to the general public.

Don't use for printing, conventions, conferences, etc. Administrative account: This is the club’s operating account—used to buy supplies, purchase advertising, send members to conventions and conferences, etc.

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surer

BE THE KEEPER

BE THE ENCOURAGER

TIPS FOR CLUB BANKS

Keep track of budgets,

Apply for a YOF Grant

If the club has a bank

records, dues and

(overview on pg 11).

financial records. You

Inspire members to put

will need 2 separate

together an amazing

accounts for receipts

grant application and

and expenditures: a

follow all procedures of

service account and an

the application process.

account, use it to certify your accuracy— reconcile the bank statement sent to you (or your club advisor) with your own records.

1. Verify all amounts on the statement with the amounts

administrative account.

noted in your records.

BE THE COLLECTOR

2. Write the bank balance in

Create fundraisers to

You will collect dues.

the back of the statement.

earn money for your

Be aware of all

3. Add any deposits not

club! Set reasonable

deadlines, including

goals and create a

early bird. The

timeline. Check the Key

International dues are

Club Guidebook and

$7 and our district's

talk to your advisor about

school policies for

dues are $6. Clubs

helping you check your

information before

can't charge more than

beginning the

$20. Please read

fundraiser.

through resources!

BE THE FUNDRAISER

the appropriate space on

noted on the statement. 4. Deduct all outstanding checks not yet cashed. If something doesn’t add up,

work. You may also consider contacting the bank.

RESOURCES Quick tips from the district staff Work closely with your advisor (and secretary), especially when updating the MUC. When creating a fundraiser, plan early and specifically. Contact the people that will help you accomplish the fundraiser from the beginning. Communicate well. Ask questions, seek answers, and don't be afraid to reach out.

keyclub.org -> resources -> members -> guides -> club treasurer officer guide

tokeyclub.com -> resources -> treasurer resources ** As treasurer, it is extremely important that you look through these resources. Familiarize yourself with the amount of money you are collecting as well as where it goes.

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Edi

The club editor is responsible for keeping the membership informed about important activities, opportunities and deadlines at the club, district and international level.

Duties Your main responsibility is to submit assignments every month. ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE: Newsletter Articles Humans of Texas Oklahoma (HOTO) Letter to the Editor Riddle of the Month ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS: All email subjects should be formatted as: School Division Month Assignment Random High School Division 0 April Newsletter KEEP IN MIND: The newsletter is your most important task. Make sure that ALL members see this and are up to date. If your club completes EVERY assignment EVERY month and receive good grades, it will definitely help boost your points. Email all assignments to editor@tokeyclub.com. Rubrics are not yet posted on tokeyclub.com. Email the editor (editor@tokeyclub.com) for the rubrics for now.

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Canva is a graphic-design website that many editors use to create

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their newsletters. Canva has many templates that facilitate newsletter creation. All of my newsletters and all the Tex-O-Key newsletters were created by Canva!

Issuu is a publishing platform. The District Editor recommends all clubs have an Issuu account to publish their newsletters online as well as read the Tex-O-Key. You can find sources of inspiration too. Submit newsletters through a PDF or an Issuu link.

Microsoft Publisher is another program for creating newsletters. However, purchasing Microsoft Publisher can be costly while you can use Canva for free. One perk of Microsoft Publisher is that you can view a 2 page spread.

If you don't know where to start, YouTube is a great resource for beginning editors. You can search up Canva tutorials or Microsoft Publisher tutorials and learn the basics of starting a newsletter.

RESOURCES Quick tips from the district staff

keyclub.org -> resources -> members -> guides -> club

KNOW YOUR RUBRICS AND FOLLOW THEM! If you don't

bulletin editor officer guide

know the rubric, you most likely won't receive a great score.

This resource is currently

Send an email to editor@tokeyclub.com to receive all

unavailable. If it doesn't

rubrics.

work, check the other

Turn in all submissions on time. Late penalties are harsh and

resources.

some assignments other than the newsletter and articles are

tokeyclub.com -> resources -

not accepted late (meaning you will receive 0 points).

> editor resources tokeyclub.com -> resources > tex-o-key publication keyclub.org -> resources -> marketing -> guides -> key club brand guide

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Webm

The role of webmaster is very important, and the work you do this year will help promote your club’s activities through an online presence. "Good art inspires; Good design motivates." - Otl Aicher WEEKLY

To-Do Lists MONTHLY

ANNUAL

follow events up

analyze data from

create a schedule of

with posts

posts

posts have a list of all

update calendar on

adjust social media

usernames and

website

and posts based on

passwords

plan week's social

data

renew website

media posts

check other clubs'

service

follow up on posts

posts for inspiration

assist training the

or outreach that

publish monthly blog

webmaster-elect

need attention

on website

update the resources on the website

post agendas and minutes on website

PROGRAMS

Web-based programs: many options and no coding needed (Wix/Weebly/Squarespace)

Software programs: more work (coding) but more freedom (Dreamweaver/Frontpage)

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master

BE THE CREATOR

BE THE BRAND ADVOCATE

Websites serve as

BE THE MANAGER You are in charge of the

Always follow the Key

member resources and

social media of your

Club Brand Guide when

recruitment sources.

club! Make sure that you

communicating! The Key

Effective websites

post in a timely manner

Club Brand Guide

feature calendars,

as well as relevant

features the specific

meeting agendas, past

content. It is advised to

fonts, colors, and logos

meeting agendas,

only engage with Key

approved by Key Club

newsletters, and photo

Club related content.

International.

galleries. There are two

Do NOT post inside

types of programs to

jokes or vent on your

choose from: web-

club's account. It is

based programs and

generally recommended

software programs.

to keep the account

More information on

public to increase

the programs are listed

publicity. At the

on the previous page.

beginning of the year, have all members sign a photo release form. Also, be careful when interacting with controversial posts.

Quick tips from the district staff

"The website should be designed to help people who missed meetings. Therefore, you can’t miss the meetings yourself! Keep in touch with the president and secretary." - Julian Philipie RESOURCES keyclub.org ->

ALWAYS follow the Key Club Brand Guide! Give yourself time to create the website. You definitely don't want to procrastinate. Keep the website updated. Aside from updating powerpoints, you can update resources, calendars, pictures, etc.

resources -> members > guides -> club webmaster officer guide keyclub.org -> resources -> marketing -> guides -> key club brand guide

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Advi

Advisors help ensure the world’s oldest and largest high school service organization will be around for future generations of student leaders. "The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority." - Ken Blanchard

WEEKLY

To-Do Lists MONTHLY

ANNUAL

communicate with

encourage all

help the treasurer

the president and

officers to attend

budget for your

allow him/her to

the DCM

district's district

update you and vice

schedule a club visit

convention

versa

with your LTG

assist treasurer in

communicate with

be present at

paying dues to T-O

local Kiwanis for

general meetings

Key Club and Key

upcoming volunteer

and board meetings

Club International

opportunities

As you can imagine, there are a lot more responsibilities than those I have listed above for club advisors. Please: 1. Review the Kiwanis & Faculty Advisor guide (steps to access it are on page 25). 2. Complete e-learning advisor education (steps to access it are on page 25). 3. Read weekly emails from Key Club International. 4. Connect with your district administrators.

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isor

BE THE COACH

As an advisor, you take

BE THE MENTOR

BE THE FACILITATOR

An advisor’s role is to be

As an advisor, you support

on the responsibility to

a mentor. You share

your club’s leadership

mentor Key Club

your knowledge and

members as they

experience to inspire

discover their heart to

the next generation of

serve, answer their call

service leaders. Check

to lead, and exercise

out the resources for

the courage to engage.

through the election process. Begin this process in January so officers are elected, trained and prepared to take office by May. Steps

tips for mentoring club

that you can follow to set

officers!

the Key Club officers up for success can be accessed through the resources provided below!

RESOURCES

keyclub.org/advisoreducation

keyclub.org -> resources -> members -> guides -> club advisor guide keyclub.org -> resources -> members -> guides -> Kiwanis & Faculty Advisor guide keyclub.org -> resources -> members -> guides -> standard form club bylaws keyclub.org -> resources -> members -> guides -> guidebook tokeyclub.com -> resources -> advisor resources tokeyclub.com -> resources -> club resources

On the Kiwanis & Faculty Advisor guide, there is a monthly checklist will keep you and your club on task throughout the year. (Example of checklist on the right.) You can adapt this checklist to meet the needs, culture and schedule of your club and school.

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Partners

Thirst project Landscape structures nickelodeon the u.s. army Up With People Squads Abroad Kiwanis Gives Online


Thirst Project hopes to educate the next generation by arming students with information about how they can be a part of social change, make a difference and encourage others to join in the effort. Landscape Structures (LSI) has joined Kiwanis International as a vision partner to bring play to communities across the globe. LSI is proud to provide high-quality commercial playground equipment and planning consultation services that reflect the high degree of integrity that Kiwanis clubs expect. Nickelodeon currently presents two major campaigns each year that encourage action in kids globally. Worldwide Day of Play reinforces Nickelodeon’s mission to make the world a more playful place by leading active, playful events across the country. Nickelodeon’s Get Dirty campaign seeks to educate kids, families and teachers about what they can do to help protect the planet in fun, mindful ways.

The U.S. Army empowers tomorrow’s leaders by offering advanced schooling for today’s top careers. Not only that, programs like the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and March2Success.com allow students to go to college debt free and excel in the classroom with helpful academic resources. Up with People strives to develop a sense of social responsibility in their participants through hands on community service. Service projects are integrated into each city visited during the semester. By volunteering to meet the specific needs of each community, participants develop insight into how different cultures address social and political challenges.

Squads Abroad is a program of Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS), the world's leading expert in international volunteering. Since 1995, CCS has empowered more than 35,000 volunteers to improve child health and educational outcomes around the world. Kiwanis Gives Online is powered by Access Development, a team-friendly crowdfunding platform just for Key Club. It specializes in helping your club achieve its fundraising goals through a convenient turnkey, online fundraising service. Kiwanis Gives Online not only creates and manages your entire campaign(s), but also provides a reward to anyone making a donation.

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Cause Partner & Preferred Charities

1. Children's miracle network 2. march of dimes 3. unicef

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Collaborative Partners

K corps project happiness


Members work together by sponsoring fundraising events and conducting service projects at their local children's hospitals. Contact your local CMN hospital and invite a representative to a club meeting to share ideas and create a partnership. Since the 1940s, Key Clubs have worked with March of Dimes to make a positive impact in the lives of babies everywhere. Today, Kiwanis members continue that culture of service by supporting the March of Dimes all year long by hosting service projects, raising funds and educating communities about the crisis of preterm birth. UNICEF is the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children. Working with other United Nations bodies, governments and non-governmental organizations, UNICEF helps to provide for children’s needs in more than 150 developing countries through community-based services in primary health care, basic education and safe water and sanitation.

K Corps is Kiwanis International’s youth exchange program for Key Clubbers. It’s a great opportunity to experience a unique culture, provide service, make lifelong friends, and see spectacular sights half a world away! Participants are hosted by Japanese families, and scholarship opportunities are available. Project Happiness inspires and empowers club members to create greater happiness within themselves and their communities addressing the bullying issue at its core. The Key Club Guide to Project Happiness shares exercises, discussions, games and tools based on Neuroscience, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness to re-wire the brain for happiness. Why does happiness matter? Happier people enjoy life.

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District Staff

District Administrators

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district Governor, Ashna patel district Secretary, Kareena Patel district Treasurer, Katherine Chao district Editor, Vivian Thai district Convention Liaison, Dillion Grisham district Tech Producer, Lacey Thomas Administrator, Kenyon Black Assistant Admin, Ryan Edmoundson Assistant Admin, Kelly Poland region 8 & 9 advisor, dennis hogan

Regional Advisor Lieutenant Governor Important Links 30

divisions 13 and 32 ltg, Alina Dam texas oklahoma key club website key club international website


formation governor@tokeyclub.com secretary@tokeyclub.com treasurer@tokeyclub.com editor@tokeyclub.com cl@tokeyclub.com techassistant@tokeyclub.com administrator@tokeyclub.com aafinance@tokeyclub.com aaevents@tokeyclub.com region8@tokeyclub.com (214) 587 - 9048 ltg13@tokeyclub.com (469) 901 - 2468 www.tokeyclub.com www.keyclub.org

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