Developing leaders through service since 1925.

K E Y C L U B Founded in 1925 in Sacramento, CA. Service Leadership Program Founded in 1925 in Sacramento, CA. Key Club is one of the great organizations Kiwanis sponsors. These are called the Service Leadership programs. Service club for high school age students. Key Club was the first of its kind started in 1925 in Sacramento, California at Sacramento High School

Key Club Mission and Vision Vision: To develop competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service. Mission: An international, student-led organization providing its members with opportunities to perform service, build character and develop leadership.

Key Club Core Values Caring Character Building Inclusiveness Leadership Members base their leadership and service on these principles. Values, mission, and vision guide decisions and Key Club strategic planning.

Key Club is reaching out Almost 5,000 Clubs Almost 245,000 members 28 countries 12 million hours of service each year Of the 28 countries, 5 have been new to Key Club in the last 4 years. Growth and interest from young people all over the world. Key Club is unique in many countries and is appealing to make communities.

Student-led organization Key Club members decide how: Club will function Budget will be administered Issues will be addressed Key Club is lead by its members, with the support of Kiwanis. Young developing leaders have a unique opportunity to lead an enormous organization doing millions of hours of service each year. Student led makes Key Club different from other youth organizations. From the club to the International Board, young men and women are leading their organization.

K E Y C L U B structure

Key Club Structure Members Clubs Divisions 33 Districts Club board of directors Clubs Divisions 33 Districts District boards Similar structure to Kiwanis. How Key Club functions is different at times, because they are a different generation with different needs and interests. International Council: Board and Governors International Board of Trustees

Club board of directors Includes officers and class directors. Meet outside of club meeting. Administration and planning of club. Business of club. Club meeting should focus on education and service. The Key Club board class directors consist of two members from each class level.

Who is on the district board? Governor Lieutenant governor for each division Secretary Treasurer Bulletin editor Webmaster Additional committee chairs as needed

What do they do? Direct link to clubs Provides mentoring, education and knowledge of service opportunities. Holds divisional council meetings Provides training for club officers and personal development Coordinates district convention

International Board of Trustees Represents all members Defines policies and has administrative authority Research and determine service opportunities and partnerships Develops and selects member resources 2009 Key Club convention will be held in Dallas, TX. Over 1600 Key Club members, adults advisors, Kiwanis members and guest attend.

Key Club dues International dues: US$6.50 District dues: average US$4.50-6.50 Not to exceed International dues Club dues: average US$6.50 Later in presentation will focus on where does Key Club members dues go to.

Key Club dues support Club mailings Member communication & administration Leadership development resources Major Emphasis Program Materials about service partners Convention planning and promotion

Key Club dues support Youth Opportunities Fund service grants Member scholarships Board, governor and administrator training and meetings Support to district boards Club & member recognition and awards KEY CLUB magazine and video magazine Majority of members dues goes to the online and print magazines.

K E Y C L U B global service

what is the Key Club Major Emphasis Program? A service program to bring together all Key Club members to focus energies on making an international impact benefiting children. Started over 50 years ago, the Major Emphasis Program has changed and reinvented itself. The commitment to benefiting children has remained constant.

Major Emphasis Program components The Service Initiative Service Partnerships Participation in the program can be fulfilled when serving children by any means.

Key Club service partners UNICEF March of Dimes Children’s Miracle Network The three service partners have been determined by feedback from members, evaluation, relevance to our Key Clubs mission, and approval by the Key Club International Board. All three organizations provide outstanding support and resources to members.

New project for 2009 Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Fundraising and education will provide health services, meals and care to street children in Uruguay. Members raised over US$2 million for HIV/AIDS education in Kenya and Swaziland. Uruguay - country located in the southeastern part of South American. Member education and training will be held at district conventions in the spring of 2009. Program materials will be mailed to clubs in the fall 2009. Each Key Club is sent fundraising materials each September. www.unicefusa.org/keyclub

March of Dimes Mission is to improve the health of babies. Key Club members raised over US$90,000 last year: March for Babies and other fundraising. Clubs support March of Dimes in the spring typically, which is when March for Babies occurs in many communities. If clubs do not have access to support the March of Dimes, they should contact their local children's’ hospital to learn how they can improve the health of babies in their community. www.marchofdimes.com/youth

Children’s Miracle Network Network of hospitals providing health care for children whose parents aren’t able to pay. Dance marathon, telethons, trauma dolls, serve meals at the Ronald McDonald House. Dance marathon is new to Key Club. Clubs can participate and host their very own Dance a thon, to raise funds. If clubs do not have access to support the CMN, they should contact their local children's’ hospital to learn how they can support children's hospital needs in their community. www.cmn.org

what is the Key Club Service Initiative? Hands-on service focusing on children Changes every two years Determined by community and global needs Allows clubs of all sizes and from any country to participate

2008-10 Service Initiative Assisting 5-9 year olds to overcome learning obstacles Enabling these students to be successful and give back to their community Action step – play video at this slide.

Live 2 Learn focus Key Club members are serving primary school children in three areas: Improving grades Giving back Growing together

Improving grades Mentoring, tutoring and developing reading improvement programs

Giving back Working with primary schools to coordinate service projects for young students to participate in

Growing together Stimulating imagination and learning through creative crafts and drama

K E Y C L U B programs

Key Club Week Each day places an emphasis on service, including a Key Club Week fundraising project. Objective is to promote Key Club and seek media coverage, to make Key Club a household name.

Key Club Youth Opportunities Fund Fifty cents of every member’s annual dues goes to this fund. Service grants for US$200-$2000 Any active club may apply for the October deadline. Project example: Purchase books for a reading improvement program members want to lead in their community. Over $40,000 given this fall back to clubs to lead valuable service in their community. Key Club International board members review and select the recipients. Learn more at www.keyclub.org

K E Y C L U B resources

Member resources Officer planners Guidebook Major Emphasis Program CD Graphic standards CD Marketing materials, posters and brochures. Make Your Meetings Move (new in 2009) Key Solutions: on-line resources Suggestion: review these items before leading workshop. Be familiar with what each is for. Make your meeting move will go out to all Key Clubs in their spring mailing in March of 2009. This will help clubs liven up their meetings with ice breakers, and fun activities.

Key Club video magazine New videos every other week Current and engaging video stories about the members and clubs View at www.keyclub.org

On-line resources Video magazine Update club roster Project ideas Leadership resources Officer resources Kiwanis family store Submit questions www.keyclub.org

K E Y C L U B adult support

Support to clubs International office staff District office staff District volunteers: district administrators, assistant administrators, zone/division advisors Club volunteers: Kiwanis advisor, faculty advisor, sponsoring Kiwanis club

Local Kiwanis support Secure a trained Kiwanis and faculty advisor. Attend Key Club meetings. Provide financial assistance for club. Ensure annual fees are paid. Ensure officers receive training. Provide personal development opportunities. Planning session with both clubs. Joint fellowship/service. These among many more tasks are needed for a Key Club to be successful. Kiwanis clubs who sponsor a Key Club are asked to be mentors above all. When supporting a youth led organization it is important to let these young leaders develop, failure and trial are apart of that learning cycle.

leadership Developing leaders through service since 1925. Other valuable information is found online. Best way to learn about Key Club is to sit down and talk with a member themselves – we all can learn a lot and develop a wonderful relationship with a young adult in our community. www.keyclub.org