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Service Leadership Programs. Enriching young lives…. A club that gives kids ages 6-12 with their first a chance to help others. Enriching young students…. Promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance. Enriching young students….
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Enriching young lives… A club that gives kids ages 6-12 with their first a chance to help others
Enriching young students… Promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance
Enriching young students… Recognizes students who raise or maintain their grades
Motivating tweens… A service club for leaders in middle school and junior high, ages 12-15
Empowering teens… The world’s largest high school service organization
Empowering teens… A weekend leadership experience program for teens
Equipping adults for leadership… The premiere university service organization in the world
Living with purpose… A community service club for adults living with disabilities
Ready to build your club? Here’s what you need to know
Alternative assets • Looking for a service option that’s not a club? • Key Leader • Bring Up Grades • Terrific Kids • Meaningful ways to connect with kids.
Service Leadership Programs The chartering process.It’s easy as 1, 2, 3.
Step 1: Find • A place to meet • A supporting sponsor • Hands-on advisors • Resources • A core group work with the club
A site • Depending on the type of club you’re starting: • School • Community center • Other facility
A Kiwanis sponsor • Offers hands-on guidance • Provides financial support • Develops a collaborative effort to serveyour community
Advisors • You’ll need an advisor from your site and your local Kiwanis Club • Faculty advisor • Kiwanis advisor • Different expertise
Resources • Gather the tools you’ll need to build, grow and lead your club. • The basics – structure and club operations • PR tools • Advisor tips
Core members • Core group of members helps: • Assess the club’s potential • Create a potential member list • Promote the club in the community and school • Recruit new members
Step 2: Lead • Once you’ve laid the groundwork for yourclub, it’s time to get organized. • Prepare paperwork • Report your club • Invite new members • Train club leaders and members • Build enthusiasm
Organize • Put the pieces together. • Meet new members • Adopt club bylaws • Elect officers and directors • Plan club meetings • Brainstorm service ideas
Charter • The chartering process: • Gather signatures • Create a roster • Complete forms • Plan a charter presentation ceremony
Train • Running a club involves planning, budgeting and setting goals. • Train individual officers • Provide ideas and tools for club organization
Step 3: Serve • Discover club members’ passions • Talk about what your community needs • How can your club help? • Take action and make a difference through meaningful service projects
How do you change the world? Change a life. Sow the seeds of service—and a lifelong commitment to caring. Sponsor a Kiwanis Service Leadership Program.
Online: Find tips and resources at www.Kiwanis.org/charter Call: 317-875-8755, ext. 411 or 800-KIWANIS, ext. 411 (USA and Canada)