C N H | K E Y C L U B CNH | Updated by CNH District Treasurer California-Nevada-Hawaii District May 2014 Presented by: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation Darin Ngo, Treasurer Alex Tellez, D05S Lt. Governor

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District How do I get started with building new clubs? QUESTION

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District Look for potential schools in the division to charter new Key Clubs Areas with a local Kiwanis Club and no Key Clubs… yet Schools that have students interested in community service Effective marketing

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building & Reactivation CNH Key Club District Growth at a Glance Look for potential schools to charter new Key Clubs Areas with a local Kiwanis Club and no Key Clubs… yet Schools that have students interested in community service Those interested in chartering should visit a local Kiwanis Club and follow these steps: 1.Present the idea of chartering a Key Club to potential sponsoring Kiwanis Club 2.Present the idea of chartering a Key Club to school administration 3.Find a faculty advisor & 15 non-senior members 4.Fill out the Petition to Charter found herehere 5.Raise money to pay for Chartering fees. Chartering Packages range from $ Receive materials and begin looking for service events!

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building & Reactivation CNH Key Club District PRELIMINARY STEPS TO STARTING A NEW CLUB FIND LEAD SERVE

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District STEP ONE: FIND Find: Find advisors, members, and meeting location o Keep your mind open! o Advisors help guide the club  Faculty Advisors can be ANY faculty member  No Kiwanis Sponsor?  Great resource of hands-on experience o Reach out to ALL people! o Encourage officers and members to bring friends to meetings! o Meeting location  Classroom, theater, gym, etc.  Suitable for club size

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District STEP ONE: FIND There are many types of members that exist within the club. Active members = Active club Inactive members? No problem! o Encourage and motivate with incentives o Food, certificates, awards, etc. o Keep members interested! o Service Projects, Socials, etc. o Officers’ attitudes reflect on members Members keep the club in good standings

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District STEP ONE: FIND SPREAD THE WORD!

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District STEP TWO: LEAD LEAD: Once you’ve laid the groundwork for your club, it’s time to get organized, file paperwork, train club leaders, and build enthusiasm!

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District STEP TWO: LEAD ORGANIZE! o Club Bylaws o Elections / Club Board o Scheduling  Meeting times, board meetings, etc. o Goals  Service hours, member count, personal growth, etc. o Determine these components for a year full of OPPORTUNITIES!

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District STEP TWO: LEAD Chartering – Look at Other Resources for URL 1.Find a Kiwanis Club within the division. 2.Order New Club Building Kit #1. 3.Begin filling out the Chartering Petition. 4.Meet with school administration. 5.Order New Club Building Kit #2. 6.Get an advisor and minimum of 15 members. 7.Finish filling out the chartering petition 8.Charter Presentation.

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District STEP TWO: LEAD TRAIN! o Give clubs proper leadership training  Remind officers of their duties  Have experienced officers give input  Meet regularly, have an small OTC for them. o Encourage attendance  DCMs, RTC, OTC, etc.  They will enjoy the events o Provide golden opportunities!

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District STEP THREE: SERVE SERVE Reach out to the community and make a difference through meaningful service projects Is your club ready to serve? o Start reaching out o Identify various service projects o Home, School, Community o Brainstorm and plan activities

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District Think before you serve o Service is where community needs and member interests meet o Plan meaningful service events o Explore the possibilities! Take action o Empower yourself with liability information, project ideas and tips on working with youth o Use your resources o Take initiative and see what can be improved– and then serve! o Provide consistent support and guidance

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District HOW to REACTIVATE a CLUB 1) Types of suspended clubs: a. Suspended, Inactive b. Suspended, Charter Revoked 2) Suspended, simply pay dues before September 30 th 3) It is important that clubs send in money as soon as possible so they do not have to go through the process of reactivation.

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District 4) If not paid by Sept. 30 th, pay current year dues and an additional $100 5) Call the International Office for specific information on how to complete this step. KCI will also let them know if it has been too long and their charter is Revoked. KCI only would have this information since they handle this part of it.

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District Speak with sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs to schedule visitation and create an action plan Encourage students and teachers at clubs to take the initiative Once a club is reactivated, MAKE SURE THEY STAY ACTIVE!

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District Member Resources Membership Update Center Kiwanis One Website ( ces/default.aspx?PageID=375) School Administration Sponsoring Kiwanis Club Corresponding Lieutenant Governors

CNH | Training Topic: Club Building: Chartering & Reactivation CNH Key Club District Further Questions: please contact us. Darin Ngo Jeffrey Van QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, CONCERNS?