CNH | KEY CLUB Workshops coordinated by the Member Relations Committee and developed by the CNH District A Kiwanis Family & Foundation Workshop
KIWANIS FAMILY Presented by Mr. John Crawford & Ms. Elaine Pong
LEARN ALL ABOUT OUR FAMILY!
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CNH | KEY CLUB WHO MAKES UP THE K-FAMILY? K-Kids Terrific Kids Bringing Up Grades (BUG) Builders Club Key Leader Key Club KIWIN’s Aktion Club Kiwanis
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CNH | KEY CLUB K-KIDS Student Led service organization for elementary school students Sponsored by a local Kiwanis Club (Key Club co-sponsors) Motto: “We Build.” Annually club fees Service Partners: UNICEF and March of Dimes Objectives: To provide opportunities to working together in service To develop leadership potential. To foster and development of strong moral character. To encourage loyalty to school, community, and nation.
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CNH | KEY CLUB TERRIFIC KIDS A student recognition program that promotes character development, self esteem, and perseverance. Students work to improve behavior, peer relationships, attendance, or schoolwork. Provides teachers a tool to reward students for special achievements. Elementary school age children ages 6-12 Sponsored by Kiwanis Club, CKI, Or Key Club Required volunteers are school contact and Kiwanis Terrific Kids chairperson Costs: Annually
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CNH | KEY CLUB BUG – BRINGING UP GRADES A program designed to recognize students who raise their grades to an acceptable range. Recognition includes schools BUG Honor Roll; a food-themed party and etc. A sponsoring club helps support the BUG Program in the school. This program can be adapted to work with any grading system. Elementary school age children ages 6-12 Sponsored by Kiwanis Club, CKI, Or Key Club Required volunteers are school contact and Kiwanis BUG chairperson. Costs: Annually
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CNH | KEY CLUB BUILDER’S CLUB The largest service organization for middle school students ages 12-14 A “student-led” community service organization that operates under school regulations. Motto: “Building leaders.” Vision: To develop competent, capable, caring leaders through service. Mission: To provide members with opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership. Required volunteers are faculty advisors and Kiwanis advisors Annually: club fee
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CNH | KEY CLUB KEY LEADER Kiwanis International’s leadership education program for students. Its mission is to provide a “life-changing experience that inspires young people to achieve their personal best through service leadership. A line-up of workshops, lectures and team building activities takes place over the course of the weekend (3 days) High school students ages 14-18. 60 attendees per weekend/10 required volunteers per weekend Key Leader builds: Personal Integrity, Personal growth, Respect, Building Community, Pursuit of Excellence.
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CNH | KEY CLUB KIWIN’S 32nd District of Key Club International (KCI). Located in California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Performs service deeds to improve schools and communities. Over 50 clubs with approximately 2,500 members and still growing. KIWIN’S divisions are coral, crystal, diamond, emerald, goldstone, jade, jet, ruby, sapphire, topaz, and turquoise. The District Board consists of 12 Lt. Governors.
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CNH | KEY CLUB CIRCLE K 450 colleges in 17 nations. Circle K International (CKI) is the premiere university service organization in the world sponsored by Kiwanis International. College and university students ONLY Required volunteers: Faculty advisor and Kiwanis Advisor Costs: annually: Individual membership dues Service Partners: UNICEF, March of Dimes, –Better World Books, Students Team Up to Fight Hunger
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CNH | KEY CLUB AKTION CLUB George D. “Jake” Swartout, 1988-89 Governor of the Florida District, organized the first Aktion Club, for adults who live with a disability, in Putnam County, Florida in 1987. Mission: develop initiative and leadership skills; serve their community; integrate into society, dignity and value of citizens living with disabilities. Objects: Primacy to the human and spiritual; encourage living of the Golden Rule; promote higher business, professional, and social standards; build better communities; and create and maintain public opinion and high idealism. Required volunteers: Facility advisor and Kiwanis advisor Membership fees paid annually Service Partner: Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW)
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CNH | KEY CLUB KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL Organization of service clubs headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and made up of approximately 8,600 clubs in 96 countries with over 586,000 adult members. A global organization of members of every age who are dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time. Kiwanis and UNICEF join forces to implement the ELIMINATE project. The Eliminate project will deliver vaccines to protect mothers and babies from tetanus. Over the next 5 years, Kiwanis International will raise $110 million.
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CNH | KEY CLUB KIWANIS ONE DAY The Kiwanis Service Initiative is observed worldwide in April - Kiwanis One Day. Every club is encouraged to join with every level of the Kiwanis Family for a day of united service. Kiwanis One Day provides an opportunity to showcase the Kiwanis family and our commitment to service in each community. Every club follows a plan, which includes tips on forming a committee, selecting a project, motivation and incentives, and a template news release to inform the news media.
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CNH | KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Did you enjoy District Convention? Want to attend an International Convention? Date: June 29 thru July 3 Location: Phoenix, Arizona JW Marriot Desert Ridge Resort Talk to your regional advisor for more info.
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CNH | KEY CLUB CO-SPONSORSHIP Would you like to co-sponsor? Key Club has the ability to co-sponsor only K-Kids, Builder’s Club, or Aktion Club. Terrific Kids or Bring Up Grades can be cosponsored once a K-Kids is chartered.
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CNH | KEY CLUB STEP ONE: FIND The first step in building the club is to lay the foundation: Finding a place to meet A school, community center or other facility
A supporting sponsor A Kiwanis Club sponsors an SLP club – offering both financial support and hands-on guidance
Hands-on advisors You’ll need an advisor from the site and your local Kiwanis Club*
Core group of members to get the club off the ground.
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CNH | KEY CLUB STEP ONE: FIND Five steps for Kiwanis clubs that sponsor: 1.
Meet your partners. Invite the school or site administrators of the club you plan to charter to attend a Kiwanis club meeting.
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Find core volunteers. Have the school or site administrator or principals recommend a core group of volunteers from the potential club site. They will help you in developing a plan for chartership.
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Seek district support. Your regional advisors have resources, connections, and experience to guide your efforts.
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Meet leaders. Meet the school’s or site’s potential advisor(s) to clarify roles and how the institution will benefit from having the SLP.
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Ask for help. Find resources at www.kiwanisone.org/charter for more information. Contact Kiwanis International with any additional questions at 317-875-8755 or 800-KIWANIS, ext. 411.
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CNH | KEY CLUB STEP ONE: FIND Resources: Gather tools you’ll need to build, grow and lead your club. The basics: Determine club structure and organization. PR tools: Learn responsibilities and order free posters, brochures, and video. Advisor tips: Know what to ask – and expect from – advisors.
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CNH | KEY CLUB STEP TWO: LEAD Organize:
Charter:
Meet new members to adopt club bylaws.
Gather signatures
Help elect officers and directors
Complete forms
Create a roster
Help plan your club’s meeting schedule Help in brainstorming service ideas.
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CNH | KEY CLUB STEP TWO: LEAD Train: Make sure to help in training officers, budgeting, and setting goals. Learn officer and committee roles and duties. Find sample agendas and icebreaker ideas Access tools for every step
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CNH | KEY CLUB STEP THREE: SERVE Once the club is official, it’s time to reach out to the community and make a difference through meaningful service projects. Guide them through club members’ passions and talk to them about the significance of community service. Try connecting with kids and Kiwanis through service! Alternative Assets include: Bring Up Grades Terrific Kids
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Thank you for listening! If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact us at..
Lorita Boghospor – Kiwanis Family & Foundation Chair – cnhkc.kff1011@gmail.com John Crawford – Region 2 Advisor - kiwanibee@hotmail.com Elaine Pong – Region 3 Advisor – epong119@aol.com
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