1. Developing leaders through service since 1925.

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. K E Y C L U B
structure

8. 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

9. 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.

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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. Key Club dues International dues: US$6.50
District dues: average US$ 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.

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

15. 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.

16. K E Y C L U B
global service

17. 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.

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

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. 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

24. 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.

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

26. Improving grades
Mentoring, tutoring and developing reading improvement programs

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

28. Growing together
Stimulating imagination and learning through creative crafts and drama

29. K E Y C L U B
programs

30. 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.

31. 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

32. K E Y C L U B
resources

33. 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 This will help clubs liven up their meetings with ice breakers, and fun activities.

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

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

36. K E Y C L U B
adult support

37. 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

38. 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.

39. 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.