CNH KIWIN’S KEY CLUB
DISTRICT PROJECTS what organizations do we serve?
MAJOR EMPHASIS LIVE2LEARN is a CNH Kiwanis service initiative dedicated to creating and improving the literacy skills of children around the world. Working with children ages 5-9, KIWIN’S clubs can conduct service projects to better the educational environments for children through volunteering at reading and school events.
MINOR EMPHASIS
Pediatric Trauma remains the leading cause of death and injury among children in the United States. The mission of our Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) is to develop local projects which to reduce the number of children who are killed or injured by trauma, ensuring all children live happy, healthy and safe lives.
GOVERNOR’S PROJECT
Thirst Project is a nonprofit organization that works with the support of young people to END the global water crisis by building freshwater wells in developing communities that need safe, clean drinking water. Why? Waterborne diseases kill more children every single year than HIV, Malaria, and all world violence combined.
Hey KIWIN’S! Welcome to the CNH KIWIN’S Service Projects Manual! My name is Emma Chang and I humbly serve as your District Governor and Service Projects Committee Head for the 2019-2020 term. The committee has worked extremely hard to put together the following projects to help YOU better serve your homes, schools, and communities. Inside, you will find a variety of events with the required steps, materials, and conclusion needed to successfully coordinate each project. Key Club International and CNH KIWIN’S are built on the idea of service, because after all, we are a part of “the world’s largest student-led service organization.” Whether you are supporting local charities, your community, our Major or Minor Emphases, or our Governor’s Project, your service does make an impact and continues to do so each and every day. Each month, the committee will release a short issue of project ideas based on a monthly theme. The theme for the month of July is: Summer Service! Therefore, this month’s manual will be completely dedicated to providing you with new and innovative service projects that are simple, fun, and completely do-able! This term, I hope you will realize just how impactful service truly is. Here are some words of encouragement! Change is not a word. It’s an action. It is the smallest things that have the biggest impact. With that being said, thank you for taking the time to read this manual! Best of luck. With a passion to serve, Emma Chang CNH KIWIN’S District Governor Service Projects Committee Head kiwins.dgov@gmail.com
JULY SERVICE PROJECTS made by the 2019-2020 service projects committee
RECYCLING DRIVE Purpose: Sort items at Recycle Center and promote protecting the environment; also be able to earn profits for the respective clubs and Governor’s Project. Supplies: 1. Gloves 2. Trash bags 3. Recyclables (cans, bottles, plastics) Steps: 1. Discuss a time and location with your board to hold the event. 2. Advertise to school, friends, family, etc. to donate/bring recyclables. 3. Arrive early on the day of the event to set up for the event. 4. Sort out recyclables by their respective categories. 5. Transport items to nearest recycling center. 6. Put earned profit towards charitable donations or club funds. What’s After: Recycling Drives can be done periodically throughout the year as an easy way to raise club funds and eco-friendliness! They can last for several days or be an all-day event in which students and the community can participate in.
SPORTS TOURNAMENT Purpose: Get members out and active to cherish moments with their home club while raising money at the same time! Everyone wants that nice summer bod! Supplies: 1. Public park or sports venue 2. Sports equipment (balls, raquets, nets, etc.) Steps: 1. Find a local place to hold the event and set a date. 2. Coordinate a tournament bracket and encourage members to create teams. 3. Have officers to have check ins ready and ensure attendees pay entrance fees. 4. Publicize on social media to encourage others to come out and support! What’s After: You can use this event as an easy alternative for a social, especially to help break the shell between you and new incoming members.
SUGAR SHACK Purpose: Give out snacks while educating people about the global water crisis! As people come, educate them on the cause and the recipient of their donation! Supplies: 1. Baked goods 2. Gloves, plates, napkins, and trashbags 3. Money envelope or cash box 4. Thirst Project flyers and “sugar shack” posters Steps: 1. Discuss a time and place for the event with your board. 2. Advertise to school, friends, family, etc. to donate/bring recyclables. 3. Delegate a time to meet up and bake or buy the goods in which you are selling. 4. Publicize the Sugar Shack on social media and around your school! 5. Arrive before your event time and prepare your table/area with posters. 6. Educate people on the global water crisis as they come to donate in exchange for baked goods! What’s After: With this event, you are able to raise awareness of the water crisis and what is happening in our world. This event can be done throughout the year and allows you to raise money for the Governor’s Project, Thirst Project.
WRITING LETTERS TO SOLDIERS Purpose: Give members an opportunity to honor soldiers for their service. Supplies: 1. Cards/Paper 2. Writing materials (Pencils, Pens, Makers, Crayons) 3. Decorating materials (stickers, scissors, glue, etc.) 4. Envelope/box to mail the Letters Steps: 1. Coordinate a time and location to hold the event and where letters will be mailed. 2. Advertise to school, friends, family, etc. about the event. 3. Designate people to bring/buy supplies and for the letters (Optional: Event can be a small fundraiser to receive funds to pay for writing materials). 4. Arrive early on the day of the event to set up (Ex. put up a table and materials, etc.) 5. Write and decorate letters with attendees. 6. Mail the letters to the address at this link: https://supportourtroops.org/cards-letters. What’s After: This event can be held at various times throughout the year and can also be changed to be letters for veterans, hospital patients, orphanages etc. The event can also become a potluck or social gathering for club members!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM Purpose: To encourage children to read during the summer and get incentives for it. Supplies: 1. Incentives (i.e. stickers, mini stuffed toys, books, pencils, etc.) Steps: 1. These programs can be done at public libraries or preschools! Contact your local library or preschool to organize the date and time for this event. 2. Members can donate small incentives to the library (make sure they are safe, family and child friendly items). 3. Create and give Summer Reading Program Cards to children so they can list the books they read and for a certain number of books read, they receive a prize. 4. Record the list of children who participated, the number of books they read, and how many incentives were given out to each child. 5. Publicize the program to parents by explaining the program and its benefits. 6. Give out incentives to children after reading. 7. Shifts are usually 2-3 hours long, depending on the library. What’s After: This program children to want to keep on reading into the school year and can be done on a weekly or monthly basis.
WALK FOR WATER Purpose: To raise awareness about the global water crisis by promoting the Thirst Project. Members can participate in walking and having people pledge money for the distance they walk or directly donate money to fund clean water for third world countries. Supplies: 1. Open venue (large areas, i.e. high schools) 2. Refreshments for participants/walkers 3. Thirst Project flyers and “Walk for Water” posters Steps: 1. Contact the charity or your board to find a location and date for the walk (preferably, one that is nearby so more members can attend) 2. Designate board members to direct where to walk, how to set up for people to pledge/donate money during the walk, distance of walk, etc. 3. Publicize the event to get more participants (digital graphics and social medias). 4. Arrive early on day of event and set up walk and participant check in. 5. Collect donations and pledges from each participant after the walk. 6. Use proceeds to donate to the Governor’s Project or towards club funds. What’s After: This event can be done once or throughout the year to raise funds and awareness for the global water crisis and the mission of Thirst Project.