C N H | K E Y C L U B | Updated by: Member Relations Committee California-Nevada-Hawaii District | Key Club International August 2013 Presented by: CNH Strengthening Kiwanis Bonds

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | Organization of service clubs headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana Made up of approximately 8,600 clubs in 96 countries and over 586,000 adult members Global organization of members dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time Sponsors the smaller branches of the Kiwanis Family Kiwanis International

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | Typical service projects include: Adopt/maintain a trail, park, road etc. Collect/serve food for homeless shelters/soup kitchens Service Partners: Boys and Girls Clubs of America UNICEF March of Dimes Children’s Miracle Network

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | Why Should we be Involved with Other Kiwanis Families? The Kiwanis family spans through several generations and levels of education Some of the most rewarding times can come from spending time together and strengthening family bonds, like a real family Opportunities for networking and making new friendships are innumerable

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | Club strength Kiwanis understands how to start and run a club Kiwanians have job experience to share, stories to tell, and abilities to stand as a chaperone Financial Aid If capable, Kiwanis can help you pay for convention costs (DCON, ICON)

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | Assistance with transportation Kiwanis may be more willing to offer rides to and from projects if they know the Key Clubbers Network beyond college Kiwanians serve as mentors with their various backgrounds Free food! Kiwanis meetings give you a chance to develop social skills and eat great food! Many clubs hold their meetings during breakfast, lunch, or dinner

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | Know your Sponsoring Kiwanis Club Knowing who your sponsoring Kiwanis Club is an important factor to running a successful club Find out by: Going to the Kiwanis website and using the Club Locator Asking your Lt. Governor

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | How to get Involved: Meetings Attend your sponsoring Kiwanis Club’s meeting o Ask your club president or respective Lieutenant Governor about when and where Get to know your Kiwanis Advisor o Get their contact information o to update them Invite Kiwanis to Key Club meetings

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | Attend a Kiwanis DCM o Ask Your Lt. Governor: Which Kiwanis division you belong to When and where your Kiwanis DCMs are held o Get to know your Kiwanis Lt. Governor Talk to your Lt. Governor about inviting Kiwanis to Key Club DCMs o Ask if they would like to share, give presentations, chaperone etc.

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | How to get Involved: Events Officer Training Conference o Ask your Kiwanis Club if they’d be interested in helping out with OTC o Ask them if they would like to present or even if they can give ride some of the attendees o Have them share Their experiences as a leaders Effectives ways of leadership that have helped them

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | Service opportunities Serving alongside Kiwanis during projects gives you the chance to get to know them It also leads to additional projects in the future! Finding chaperones for future events Finding chaperones can be difficult, but not when you’re asking Kiwanis! Kiwanians love to spend time with their Key Clubbers Our safety is their main concern

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | How to get Involved: Other Kiwanis Family Members Sponsor a K-Kids or Builders Club at a local elementary/middle school o Visit them o Assist with meetings and service projects Find out who your Circle K Lt. Governor is o Hold a joint event with the local Circle K o They can be mentors and provide Key Clubbers with advice for college

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | The Kiwanis Service Initiative is observed worldwide in April - Kiwanis One Day Kiwanis One Day is on April 5 in 2014 Clubs are encouraged to join with all levels of the Kiwanis Family on this day of community service It’s an opportunity to showcase the Kiwanis Family and the commitment to service in the community Future Kiwanis One Day dates! April 11, 2015 Kiwanis One Day

Training Topic: The Kiwanis Family CNH Key Club District | Key Club International CNH | Questions? Comments? Concerns?