KEY CLUB
Key Club Origins
Key Club was started by two Kiwanians
who were administrators at Sacramento
High School. The club originated as a
leadership-based club for the “key boys,”
in the school in 1925. Female students
were later admitted into the club in 1977.
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
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Caring
Character Building
Inclusiveness
Leadership
Key Club is reaching out
• More than 5,000 clubs
• Over 270,000 members
• 36 countries
• Over 13.5 million hours of service each
year
Student-led organization
Key Club members decide how:
• Club will function
• The budget will be administered
• Issues will be addressed
From the club to the International Board,
young men and women are leading their
organization.
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structure
Key Club Structure
Members
Divisions
Club board of
directors
34 Districts
International
Council: Board
and Governors
Clubs
District boards
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 Lt. Governors do?
• Serve as direct links to clubs.
• Provide mentoring, education and
knowledge of service opportunities.
• Hold divisional council meetings.
• Provide training for club officers and
personal development.
• Coordinate District Conference.
What does the Executive Board do?
• Serves as the link between International
and the district
• Trains other district officers
• Appoints committees
• Maintains club records for the district
• Monitors finances for the district
International Board of Trustees
• Represent all members.
• Define policies and have administrative
authority.
• Research and determine
service opportunities and
partnerships.
• Develop and select
member resources.
Key Club International dues
• International Dues: $7.00
International Dues support
• Club mailings
• Member communication & administration
• Leadership development resources
• Major Emphasis materials
• Materials about service partners
• International Conference planning and
promotion
• Key Club Magazine
Key Club Florida District Dues
• District dues $4.50
• This supports:
• District Board Expenses
• General Administration
• Florida Opportunity Funds
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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’s preferred charities
• UNICEF
• March of Dimes
• Children’s Miracle Network
Key Club’s vision partner
•Nickelodeon
UNICEF & Eliminate
Fundraising and education will benefit Kiwanis’
The Eliminate Project and help protect the
connection between mother and child by
eradicating maternal-neonatal tetanus (MNT).
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, serving 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.
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.
KEY CLUB
Developing leaders through service since 1925.
www.keyclub.org