Club Counselor Together Achieving Growth Serving the Children of the World ®

Critical path Mentoring new club Achieving Club Excellence Organizing a new club

Eight Traits of Greatness The mission is so clear that everyone wants to give their time, talent, and treasure. The meetings are so enjoyable that members only miss when it is unavoidable.

Eight Traits of Greatness The service projects are so inspiring that there is a waiting list for volunteers. The leaders empower and equip the members to become leaders themselves.

Eight Traits of Greatness The members are proud of their club and invite their friends to join. The club plan serves as a map and compass to make sure the direction is clear.

Eight Traits of Greatness The value of the club to the community and the members is obvious to everyone. The fun and laughter is so contagious that members are still smiling on the way home.

Club counselor Empowers and influences others Motivates and inspires volunteers Builds relationships Leads by example Facilitates change Is passionate about Kiwanis

Club counselor Advise Build teams Communicate Listen Motivate Train

Skill assessment What skills does a club counselor need? Which skills do you already have? How can you improve your skills?

Getting started Support International District Sponsoring club Web sites

Support resources How can these resources help a Kiwanis club? –Printed materials –District TAG team –Certified trainers –Web sites

Member orientation who? what? when? where? The first step in continuing Kiwanis education!

Member orientation First pre-organization meeting  What do members need to know?  What is the most important?  What is the least important?

Club officer and board training  Club operations and responsibilities  Club officer and board responsibilities

Session 1: Club operations Second pre-organization meeting Overview of club bylaws Roles of club leadership Board functions and responsibilities Types and functions of committees General guidelines of club operations

Session 2: Club officer and board training Club leadership education Roles of officers and directors Resources and guides Club administration Club operations

Roles and responsibilities What is each leader’s most important role? What is each leader’s greatest challenge? President Secretary Treasurer Board member

Having an impact The first six months: Charter event Fundraising Service projects

Planning a charter event How can the sponsoring club assist the new club to organize the charter event?

Service project How do you determine what service projects a club will do? How does a service committee operate? What are the basic steps for conducting a service project?

Fundraising Silent auction at charter event Co-event with sponsoring club Other fundraising ideas –Web site –Conferences –Training sessions

Going from good... to great!  Membership recruiting and retention  Achieving Club Excellence

Membership resources Membership Development Manual TAG team Web sites Conferences / conventions

Creating a membership plan What are the essential responsibilities of the club’s membership committee? How do you select the best chairman for the membership committee?

Creating a membership plan Describe successful ideas for recruiting new members. How can the sponsoring Kiwanis club assist with membership development?

Achieving Club Excellence A seven-step process Step 1: Commit to excellence Step 2: Assess club vitality Step 3: Plan your club ’ s success Step 4: Share your story Step 5: Inform members Step 6: Welcome new members Step 7: Enhance the member experience

The measure of success: To make the Kiwanis club independent and self-reliant.

Great Kiwanis clubs Increase membership base Have meaningful service projects Market the Kiwanis club Enhance the member experience

Leadership skills What important skills will a club counselor pass on to the club’s leadership in the following areas? –To increase and sustain the club’s membership base. –To inform members and enhance the member experience.

Leadership skills What important skills will a Club Counselor pass on to the club’s leadership in the following areas? –To implement successful and meaningful service projects. –To market Kiwanis and the club to the community.

Club counselor checklist Track essential activities. Monitor club progress. Note items for further assistance. Determine additional resources.

Questions and answers

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Club Counselor Together Achieving Growth Serving the Children of the World ®