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VOLUME 1 | ISSUE
Events
Upcoming Dates
Download the convention app
Pack plenty of clothes: formal, cultural wear, and casual
Read over the candidates packet and recognize which candidates appeal to you
Consider their goals, flyer presentation, credentials, and more! Make sure to bring appropriate spending money for souvenirs/meals!
IMPORTANT LINKS: ICON Official Website
https://www.keyclub.org/events/convention/ Convention App
https://my.yapp.us/KEYCLUB24
Itinerary/ Dress code
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ERuwAdaYa3eChUsvE 2evVr9izUhUbcNj04CSBOA1JoA/edit?usp=sharing
ICON International Project
Participate on our international project, which is making plarn mats for unhoused individuals! Please collect plastic bads in good condition (At least 10 bags per person) and bring them to International Convention.
Read better on:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C6hjQ72OGYN/?img_index=1
ICON Registration / Candidates Packet
All attendees must fill out Registration Packet, and Delegates should reference Candidates Packet to get ready for election. Please review before the Convention!
ELECTIONS & OFFICER INFORMATION
If your club has not yet completed the elections for the next term, please plan out and hold As Soon As Possible so that the upcoming officers can be trained and actively serve the club! Creating a strong board before the new school year crucial.
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If your club successfully held elections and has a new officer board ready to go, please make sure to fill out the Officer Information Form for next term.
Also, if your club has access to the Membership Update Center, please update the information from the previous term.
2. All clubs must submit Officer Information Form aside from MUC. Submit the form before September-October.
Officer Information Form:
Membership Update Center: https://www.gakeyclub.org/officerinfo
http://www.keyclub.org/muc
IMPORTANT TOPICS IMPORTANT TOPICS
MONTHLY REPORT FORM
Secretaries and Faculty Advisors, please remember to submit the Monthly Report Form due every 5th of the month, until the end of the term! Submitting this form will help the District stay up to date with all our clubs and collect data.
Once you submit this form, you will receive an email with your responses. If your club has a sponsoring Kiwanis club, please forward this email to their secretary, and please also utilize the data to fill out the Annual Achievement Report.
Please communicate with your club board to fill out this form, since it will be a crucial data for the club itself and for the district throughout the term!
2024-2025 Georgia District Monthly Report Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdw5k9pqfv ANNzLhmQJ7iV F8rG1uYV6bYIPUm572YisoX2IA/viewform
Example of Annual Achievement Report:
https://www.keyclub.org/wpcontent/uploads/sites/19/2022/08/AnnualAchievement-Report-fillable-1.pdf
DISTRICT UPDATES DISTRICT UPDATES
By District Governor Annamaya Kanu
KIWANIS FAMILY
Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers working to improve the community. Each year, the Kiwanis family dedicates more than 18.5 million to service and US$100 million to local and global causes. Coming from every age group and abilities, every single member is a part of the Family.
K-Kids (Elementary),
Builder’s Club (Middle School), Key Club (High School), Circle K (College), Akinton Club (Disabled Adults), Kiwanis (Adult Volunteers)
Georgia Key Club is made off of Key Club and Kiwanis, since student members are from Kay Club but Kiwanis advisors are from Kiwanis!
DISTRICT UPDATES DISTRICT UPDATES
By District Governor Annamaya Kanu
GEORGIA SHERIFFS’ YOUTH HOMES
District Projects Committee has voted to continue supporting GSYH, setting a goal of $20,000 contribution directly to the organization. Learn more about GSYH in the link below!
https://www.georgiasheriffsyouth.org
GEORGIA LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE
Join GLTC, where members meet up at Six Flags and meet their respective officers, listen to inspring guest speaker and learn more about Key Club ! Open to any highschool students & Kiwanis Family members, registration will open late summer. Keep an eye on: https://www.gakeyclub.org/gltc
July SPOTLIGHT: Governor’s Project
Igniting Literacy is a state-wide service project for Georgia Key Club members to raise awareness of youth literacy rates. The initiative works towards building Little Libraries, organizes book drives and implement programs such as Ferst Readers.
https://ferstreaders.org
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By District Governor Annamaya Kanu
Started by the founder of Khan Academy, Schoolhouse is a nonprofit that connects the students for free peer-to-peer tutoring using Zoom. Schoolhouse offers instant homework help and group sessions in various subjects.
Recieve & give peer tutoring on:
https://schoolhouse.world/key-club
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE
Global Leadership Certificate is a program Key Club members could take to learn about the traditional & in-demand skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy and resilliency. Work at your own pace and strengthen your leadership skills!
Take the course on:
https://www.keyclub.org/global-leadership-certificateprogram/
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By District Secretary-Treasure Sarah Kim
CHARTERING
New clubs are always welcome! As a reminder, there is a $400 chartering fee (includes member/advisor material) for a newly chartered club. Newly chartered clubs will NOT pay their dues for that year, and Kiwanis club can request a grant from the past Lt. Governors Association covering $200.
Find grant requenst on:
https://slp-chartering.kiwanis.org/ https://www.georgiakiwanis.com/past-ltgovernors-association.html
And send it to dbrilling@avchears.org
Learn more about online chartering:
REACTIVATION (Inactive)
Inactive clubs should pay a $100 reactivation fee in addition to the dues. Make sure to mail the fees and also to fill out the Petition for Reactivation! Petition for Reactivation: https://www.keyclub.org/resources/petition-forreactivation/
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By District Secretary-Treasure Sarah Kim
Suspended clubs can always reactivate and continue the Key Club journey. Create a spereadsheet with information from each new member (such as first and last name, email address, grad year). Make sure to add the note to delete exsisting member so that those members doesn’t get billed.
Remember to calculate the dues owed. Using the dues information, determine the total amount of dues and request an invoice. Email the roster information to memberservices@kiwanis.org.
Identify the club with the club name and ID number on the check along with the roster sending it to Key Club headquarter.
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By District Secretary-Treasure Sarah Kim
PAYING DUES
Currently, the dues for Georgia District is $14 per year (subject to increase by individual clubs). Key Club international is proposing due increase amendement- updated information will be announced after ICON 2024. Please refer to due deadlines below and start planning for upcoming due season, aiming for early bird!
Due Deadline:
Early Bird (recommended): November 1st, 2024
Regular: December 1st, 2024
Late: February 1st, 2025
https://www.gakeyclub.org/dues
More about GA District dues policy: Resource on dues increase amendment:
https://www.keyclub.org/resources/dues-adjustmentinformation-resources/
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By District Bulletin Editor Kimberly Pacheco-Medina
KEYOSK ARTICLE SPOTLIGHTS
Keyosk is GA district’s online planform in which clubs/board members have opportunity to share experiences and information about variety of topics.
Key Club members and advisors are welcome to submit a 100-300 word article including graphics to be featured on GA Keyosk Publication. These articles can be over anything related to Key Club! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfcFcSLMiDU6blC-cqY2FUpERWkytjNC 3hD1YzqZfzRoveA/viewform Submit the article with link:
CLUB SPOTLIGHTS
Please remember that clubs are available to tag @gakeyclub on instagram to get featured for amazing idea & service! https://www.instagram.com/gakeyclub/ @gakeyclub
https://www.tiktok.com/@gakeyclub https://www.facebook.com/gakeyclub/ Find Georgia Key Club in these Socialls:
By GA District Kiwanis Family & Major Emphasis Committee
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