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Key Club is an international student-led organization empowering members to serve, build character, and lead. Since 1925, students engage in service projects, shaping communities worldwide based on core values. Discover Key Club's structure, mission, resources, and Major Emphasis on children's welfare.
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K E Y C L U B Service Leadership Program Founded in 1925 in Sacramento, CA.
Key Club Mission and Vision Vision:We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide. Mission:An international, student-led organization providing its members with opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership.
Key Club Core Values • Caring • Character Building • Inclusiveness • Leadership
Key Club is reaching out • Over 5,000 Clubs • Over 260,000 members • 30 countries • 12 million hours of service each year
Student-led organization Key Club members decide how: • Club will function • Budget will be administered • Issues will be addressed From the club to the International Board young men and women are leading their organization.
K E Y C L U B structure
Key Club Structure Members Club board of directors Clubs Divisions 33 Districts District boards International Council: Board and Governors International Board of trustees
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.
Who is on the district board? • Governor • Lieutenant Governor for each division • Secretary • Treasurer • Bulletin Editor • Webmaster • Additional committee chairs as needed
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.
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.
Key Club dues • International Dues: US $6.50 • District Dues: average US $4.50-6.50 Not to exceed International Dues • Club: average US $6.50
Key Club dues support • Club mailings • Member communication & administration • Leadership development resources • Major Emphasis materials • Materials about service partners • Convention planning and promotion
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
K E Y C L U B global service
what is the Key Club Major Emphasis? The Major Emphasis brings together all Key Club members to focus energies on making an international impact benefiting children. Any service project that serves children is contributing to this focus.
Key Club service partners • UNICEF • March of Dimes • Children’s Miracle Network
2011-2015Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Fundraising and education will benefit Kiwanis’ Eliminate Project and help protect the connection between mother and child by eliminating maternal-neonatal tetanus. www.unicefusa.org/keyclub
March of Dimes • Mission is to improve the health of babies. • Key Club members raised over US$100,000 last year: March for Babies and other fundraising. www.marchofdimes.com/youth
Children’s Miracle Network • Network of hospitals providing healthcare for children whose parents aren’t able to pay. • Dance marathon, Telethons, Trauma dolls, serve meals at the Ronald McDonald House. www.cmn.org
what is the Key Club Service Initiative? • Hands on service focusing on children. • Can change every two years. • Determined by community and global needs. • Allows clubs of all sizes and from any country to participate.
K E Y C L U B programs
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.
Key Club Youth Opportunities Fund • Fifty cents of every members annual dues goes to this fund. • Service grants for US$100 - $2000. • Any active club may apply for the October deadline.
K E Y C L U B resources
Member resources • www.keyclub.org • Officer planners • Guidebook (now online ONLY) • Graphic standards CD • Recruitment postcards • Marketing materials, posters and brochures. • “Make your meetings move” booklet
Key Club Video Magazine • New videos once a month • Current and engaging video stories about the members and clubs. View at www.keyclub.org
On-line resources • Video magazine • Update club roster • Project ideas • Leadership resources • Officer resources • Kiwanis family store • Submit questions www.keyclub.org
K E Y C L U B adult support
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.
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.
Developing leaders through service since 1925. leadership www.keyclub.org