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VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 6
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GLTC RECAP GLTC RECAP
Thanks for your interest!
GLTC was a blast! It was a remarkable experience, lots of fun and also great chance to learn much more. We are aware that many members were not able to attend due to high price, Georgia district is hoping to change the venue next year so that more members could attend with a lower price. Thanks for everyone who attended, let me know if you have any questions about GLTC!
GLTC Officer Survey
Officer Survey for those who attended GLTC
Georgia District Discord
https://discord.gg/XX9sfEUe
Due to schedule conflicts, officer board training was rescheduled but check out my slides for Key Club 101 Lesson!
WHEN: March 7th - 9th
WHERE: Georgia FFA - FCCLA Center
WHAT: Join in celebrating the end of the term with members all over the division with awards, and prepare for next year proposing changes to our amendments and electing new district leaders!
Join SLC for unforgettable experience! Updated website information and payment plan is coming up, but check out this website when the date gets closer!
https://www.gakeyclub.org/slc
JOIN SLC & MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
OCTOBER DCM OCTOBER DCM
Our Division and Division 8 (Fayette County) are planning to hold a joint DCM this upcoming October! More detailed information will be released soon with the RSVP form via email. It will be an in-person DCM, combined with service event opportunity. Please look forward for it!
Check out Summer Resource Manual that contains crucial information that officers and advisors must know in order to thrive the service year! Click the link below to learn more about the whole manual through link below.
Summer Resource Manual Link
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Requirements to qualify for a grant:
The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is an endowed fund for good stanging Key Clubs / members from Kiwanis International Foundation. First cycle deadline is by October 15th by 11:59 PM. Have Key Club member engagement FIll a need within your community (complete community needs assessment)
Support activities within at least one Kiwanis Children’s Fund cause area: health, education, or youth leadership development. Spend the grant money within 12 months of when the grant is awarded.
There is always chance to apply for the second cycle which is due March 1st, but please remember to prepare on time. Good standing clubs mean dues-paid club (Early bird or Regular). Clubs may request funding assistance ranging anywhere from US$250 to US$2000.
https://www.keyclub.org/resources/yof-information/
IMPORTANT TOPICS IMPORTANT TOPICS
OFFICER INFORMATION (NOW LATE)
At this point, if your club has not yet submitted your officer board information, it is considered as a late submission.
Only four clubs in our division successfully updated their information, which are East Coweta, Newnan, Heriage School and West Georgia Homeschool Association. All other clubs have NOT yet submitted their officer information. If your club successfully held elections, please make sure to fill out the Officer Information Form for next term. This is due September 15th. 1. Clubs should edit Membership Update Center with new member information, please update the information from the previous term. MUC already reopened on September 9th.
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Officer Information Form:
Membership Update Center: https://www.gakeyclub.org/officerinfo
http://www.keyclub.org/muc
PAYING DUES (EARLY BIRD)
Due to dues increasement amendement that was passed last ICON 2024, members will now be paying $10 to Key Club International in addition to the $7 to the Georgia DIstrict. Any other fee that is left after $17 will go to individual club.
Early bird due deadline is November 1st, please start receiving the dues as fast as you can so that your club can aim for early bird submission! Early bird clubs will be recognized with a banner patch.
Due Deadline:
Early Bird (recommended): November 1st, 2024
Regular: December 1st, 2024
Late: February 1st, 2025
More about GA District dues policy: Resource on dues increase amendment:
https://www.gakeyclub.org/dues
https://www.keyclub.org/resources/dues-adjustmentinformation-resources/
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
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
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.
Governor's Project Participation Recognition
GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT RALLY
Global Engagement Rally is an online event hosted by Key Club International to celebrate our strength to connect volunteers from all around the world. This will happen November 9th @ 11 AM EST through Zoom. RSVP through the link below, and meet Keyclubbers all around the world!
https://kiwanis-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcud-
DISTRICT UPDATES DISTRICT UPDATES
By District Governor Annamaya Kanu
TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is an annual fundrasing campagine by Key Club, supporting UNICEF projects. During the entire month of October, Trickor-Treat for UNICEF encourage any age to participate on raising funds & awareness to help UNICEF keep children healthy, educated and protected. Let your members know about this amazing opportunity, and utilize halloween season to appeal members fundraise for UNICEF!
Learn and be prepared for Trick-or-Treat Season:
https://www.gakeyclub.org/unicef
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/
DISTRICT UPDATES DISTRICT UPDATES
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/
DISTRICT UPDATES DISTRICT UPDATES
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.
Kiwanis International PO Box 6069 Dept 123 Indianapolis, IN 40206-6069
DISTRICT UPDATES DISTRICT UPDATES
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 Division 7 Lieutenant Governor Jihyeon Ahn
Due to Issue’s policy (plaform that I am using right now), no more than 5 issues can be displayed on the website. Check previous issues at the google drive!
INTERNATIONAL UPDATE INTERNATIONAL UPDATE
By International Trustee Arianna Lee
INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER
Check out October International Board Newsletter! This month covers important information such as Diversity, Equity, and Incusion (DEI) Task Force Applications. Check out both of them from the link below!
October International Newsletter DEI Taskforce Member Application
