1. Region Training Conference 2017
BEEing a Leader
Membership Recruitment by _____________________________
Region Training Conference 2017
Name, Position

2. Introduction
You do not need the title of an officer position to be a leader.
Officers create order within the club; leadership is open to everyone
Opportunities are out there for everyone that wants to experience something new
All MEMBERS are LEADERS

3. The Importance of Leadership
Take action!
Be proactive when planning for the future.
Influence others through your actions
Be inclusive and show kindness to others.

4. PROFESSIONALISM – Dress to IMPRESS
Tips On Being A Leader
PROFESSIONALISM – Dress to IMPRESS
ATTIRE:
Dress accordingly!
If you have to second-guess your outfit, don’t wear it
You should always dress “one up” from your audience
Key Club Casual < Business Casual, Business Professional

5. Incorporating the Core Values
Leadership:
Remind the members you serve that
anyone can be a leader! All it takes is a
courage and passion!
Character Building:
Throughout the term, learn from your mistakes and truly value the lessons they teach. Grow and reflect from what you learn & you can really make a difference

6. Incorporating the Core Values
Caring: Key Club is all about passion! Passion and caring is what drives us at service events. Never stop caring! Inclusiveness: Reach out to all members. If you see someone alone at an event or if they’re just not partaking, reach out to them!

7. Communication SPEAKING: Use proper grammar
Do NOT use slang
Enunciate your words so your audience can understand what you are saying
Be polite and prompt with your topic
Do NOT prolong your presentation longer than you need to
Speak to the back of the room
Tone and volume must match the topic at hand as well as environment
Add some spice! Have officers or volunteer members to dress up or act out a skit to make a point or share an experience

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Keep the members you serve in the loop!
Frequency –> communications
Reread and be mindful of tone
Stay professional
Be concise
Have a professional signature:
Name
Position
Division | Region
District
Contact information
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Buzzing with Service,
Busy Bee
President
Division 99 | Region 19
Cali-Nev-Ha District
Cell: (###)-###-####

9. ACTIVE LISTENING: Pay Attention! Feedback
Be aware of your surroundings
Stay sharp!
Remember deadlines!
Two sided
Talking TO people, not AT them
Ask questions to show that you are paying attention
Feedback
For YOU to grow
Allow members to offer suggestions and input
Gain new ideas
“We are trying to construct a more inclusive society. We are going to make a country in which no one is left out.”
– Franklin D. Roosevelt

10. Inclusiveness Remember to BEE inclusive! Reach out to ALL members
Break the ice!
Break the cliques
Mix-and-match members around
Spend time talking to the members
Include them in all discussions
Plan bonding days for them

11. Confidence MINDSET: Put your mind to your goals – walk your talk!
Set Goals in the beginning and reach those goals.
Have short term and long term goals!
Weigh pro’s and con’s of every situation to make informed decisions
Do NOT act on impulse!
Your decisions are for the benefit of the members and organization
TAKE RISKS:
Taking risks can test your leadership ability!
Trust yourself enough to make the right decisions.
Show your passion for Key Club by taking the risks in hopes of making positive changes!

12. “Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”
Educate…
YOURSELF + THE MEMBERS YOU SERVE
Research your topics
Even officers are never done learning about Key Club
The more you know, the more your audience will know
BEE prepared to answer any questions
Ask the questions that members don’t know how to ask
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”

13. Teamwork Communicate Separate task work Set goals
Express ideas and viewpoints
BEE open-minded
Give constructive criticism
Separate task work
Use Team’s strengths to your advantage
TRUST your team members
Do not try to take on all the work
Push Team members to take reasonable

14. “Delegating work works, providing the one delegating works, too.”
Teamwork
Do not feel like you are alone! You have tons of people to help you!
You are part of a team where people are there to help!
They are available to help you reach your goals and you are there to help them as well!
Don’t be afraid to delegate work.
“Delegating work works, providing the one delegating works, too.”

15. Problem-Solving Chaotic Situations Reach out to…
Stop, pause, and think
Consult with your advisor and/or board officers
Reach out to…
Lieutenant Governor
Region Advisor
Other Club Officers
District Officers are here to support you, too!
Join the Officer Reflector Groups!

16. Service Show them the merit in giving back! GIVE BACK:
Set an example to the members you serve by serving your home, school, and community!
Keep members involved!
Offer weekly to bi-monthly service events
Show them the merit in giving back!
Smile while serving
Connect with the people you are helping
Enjoy service and show just how big of an impact the members are making!

17. Servant Leadership
“The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first.”
-Robert K. Greenleaf
Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds better organizations and creates a more just and caring

18. Servant Leadership
Focused on the growth and well-being of people and the communities
While traditional leadership generally involves the accumulation and exercise of power by one at the “top of the pyramid,” servant leadership shares power.
Puts others first and helps others to preform and develop to the best of their ability

19. Leadership BE ASSERTIVE: ASSERTIVE APPROACHABLE ENTHUSIASTIC
Be stern, but nice.
APPROACHABLE
Be friendly and easy to approach.
ENTHUSIASTIC
Share your happiness!
“Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion.”
- Hardy D. Jackson

20. “Understanding is a two way street.” – Plato
BE UNDERSTANDING:
PASSIONATE
Express your passion.
REASONABLE
Have reason for your actions.
LOGICAL
Consider the “excuses.”
“Understanding is a two way street.” – Plato

21. Let members relate to you
BE HUMAN:
RELATABLE
Let members relate to you
RELAX
Give yourself breaks
DEVELOP / LEARN
Everyone makes mistakes;
You only grow along the way

22. Checkpoints and Goals Create to-do lists Use calendars/planners
Have constant reminders
Electronic notifications, post-it notes, alarms
Have a timeline
Set goals at the beginning of the year
Evaluate your progress
Refer to your past work
Ask peers/mentors for input on your growth

23. Questions? Comments? Concerns?

24. Acknowledgements
The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years.
Jocelin Hernandez, Division 38 East Lt. Governor,
Minghua Ong, Member Relations Committee Chair,
Christopher Kao, Division 19 South Lt. Governor,
Kayla Kirsten, Division 3 South Lt. Governor,
Johnny Chen, Member Relations Committee Chair