1. Young professional clubs – The similarities and differences, and secrets to their success

2. Hands on projects Young people prefer Project ideas Hands on projects
Interaction with children/
people being served
Being able to see the
difference they are making
Project ideas
Carnival at Boys & Girl Club
Field day
Petting zoo for children with disabilities

3. Fellowship Young people prefer Event ideas
Mix of service projects and social activities
Opportunities to bond with fellow members
Service alongside friends
Event ideas
Happy hour
Wine tasting
Mini-golf, bowling, etc.

4. Meeting format Young people prefer Format change ideas
Convenient meeting times and locations
Meetings with purpose
Interaction during meetings
Clubs that do not pressure 100%
attendance goals
Meeting add-ons: projects, socials, etc.
Format change ideas
Alternative meeting times and formats
Dinner before meeting; project or social after meeting

5. Functional club models
Review current board structure
Determine how many directors your club needs
Make directors matter with committee or project
assignments
Determine whether line of
succession to president is
deterring members from service
Consider combining secretary
and treasurer roles
Ensure equal balance of work

6. Dues structure Young people prefer Dues structure ideas
Knowing where dues monies are going
Clubs with membership options that
lower membership costs
Dues structure ideas
Implement reduced dues during first few years
Lower dues for former SLP and younger members
Publish document on how dues monies are spent

7. Effective sponsorship
Young people prefer
Clubs that sponsor Service
Leadership Programs
Clubs with memberships that
reflect their communities
Sponsorship ideas
Know your club’s sponsorship requirements for each SLP club type
Implement recruitment event for former SLP members

8. Internet & Email use Young people prefer Ideas
Clubs that have a web presence
and use and other
mediums to disseminate
information
Ideas
Implement a club website: use Kiwanis’ club and district website tool (
Implement recruitment event for former SLP members

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