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…
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 serve
your 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 your
club, 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)