1. Builders Club Building Leaders since 1975. Developing strong moral character. Working together in service. Encouraging loyalty. Developing leadership.

2. Builders Club What is Builders Club? MOTTO: Building Leaders VISION: To develop competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service. MISSION: Builders club is an international student-led organization providing its members with opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership.

3. Builders Club CORE VALUES Character Building Leadership Inclusiveness Caring Builders Club

4. What is happening now: Today, Builders Clubs exist in more than 1000 schools and community locations!

5. Builders Club The Structure of the “Student-Led” Organization Builders Club Builders Club Members Board of Directors Club Officers: President, Vice, President, Secretary, Treasurer Advisors: faculty and Kiwanis Kiwanis Club and School or Community Location

6. Builders Club Why be a Builders Club member? Members form sound personal values based on experiences in meaningful community-service activities open to any middle school students who wants to serve. Builders Club

7. Why should a school invest in a Builders Club?  Educational enrichment.  Promotes leadership skills and positive self- esteem.  Increases the school’s visibility.  Improvements to their school. Builders Club

8. How do we get started? Step One: Select a site. Step Two: Order the New Club Building #1 Kit through Kiwanis International. Step Three: Secure a Sponsoring Kiwanis club, Circle K Club or Key Club. Builders Club

9. What does this mean for Kiwanis?  Attendance at Builders Club Board of Directors and general meetings.  Responsibility to assist with the training of the Builders Club officers.  Participation in joint service and fund-raising projects.  Host Builders Club members at Key Club/Circle K meetings, projects, and activities as allowed by both schools’ policies.  Increases club member participation.  Promotes interaction between Kiwanis family club members.  Assists in establishing partnerships with local schools, businesses, and other organizations.  Provides the opportunity to serve as a positive mentor.  Creates recruiting opportunities for future Key Club members. RESPONSIBILITIESBENEFITS Builders Club

10. How do we get started? Step Four: Secure a faculty advisor. Step Five: Order the New Club Building Kit #2 from Kiwanis International. Step Six: Recruit Members. Step Seven: Organize the Builders Club. Builders Club

11. How do we get started? Step 8: Charter the Builders Club. Step 9: Launch the Builders Club. Step 10: Support the Builders Club. Step 11: Promote Builders Club in the community. Builders Club

12. Key Club International and Circle K International have established partnerships with organizations who serve children. Builders Clubs are encouraged to work with the following partners: Builders Club Partnerships Key Club UNICEF Children’s Miracle Network March of Dimes Circle K Better World Books March of Dimes UNICEF Students Teaming Up to Fight Hunger (STUFH) Builders Club

13. What is the financial responsibility for the Kiwanis Club after chartering? How many members are needed to start a new Builders Club? Builders Club Frequently Asked Questions Builders Club

14. What is the cost for chartering a new Builders Club? Builders Club Frequently Asked Questions Builders Club OptionsPrice Gavel/ Gong Charter banner CardsCertificates Pins (officer & member) Club resources* 1US$460XXXXXX 2US$350 XXXXX 3 X XXXX 4US$200 XXXX Builders Club Charter Options *Builders Club resources include: posters, DVD, SLP sponsorship toolkit

15. Builders Club www.kiwanis.org 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA * kiwanismail@kiwanis.orgkiwanismail@kiwanis.org Worldwide: 1-317-875-8755 US and Canada: 1-800-Kiwanis Builders Club If you need more information, contact: Susan Myers Builders Club Specialist Kiwanis International smyers@kiwanis.org 1-800-KIWANIS, ext. 209