Guide to Chartering K-Kids or Builders Club Training Event - CNH Key Club
Learn how to charter a K-Kids or Builders Club at the Region Training Conference 2019 presented by CNH Key Club. Discover the process of bringing up the idea, communicating with potential sites, finding members, organizing the club, and completing the necessary paperwork. Enhance Kiwanis influence, increase membership retention, provide leadership opportunities, and be an example for aspiring students.
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CNH|KEY CLUB How to Charter a K-Kids or Builders Club Training Event Region Training Conference 2019 Presented by Name, Position CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
First off: What are they? They are the youngest branches of the Kiwanis Family and are a part of Service Leadership Programs! CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
First off: What are they? K-Kids: The largest international community service organization for elementary school students Builders Club: The largest international community service organization for middle school students. CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
Why Charter? Build Kiwanis influence in the community Increase membership retention between Kiwanis branches Provide leadership opportunities to a younger crowd Improve communication with sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs Be an example for aspiring students CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
Chartering Process 1. Bring Up the Idea Communicate with home Key Club and sponsoring Kiwanis Club Understand the responsibilities that it entitles i.e. Advising/Funding the club, lending support Find an advisor for the new SLP club 2. Communicating with Possible Site Inform and educate on what the Kiwanis Family is and what are some benefits of chartering Gather support from the school staff Scout out a faculty advisor CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
3. Find Members! Advertise the club Get people on campus interested in joining Leave a great first impression of the club Be sure to give off an inclusive feeling while being informative Inform the parents List positive impacts that joining has Ask the school for support in promoting the club 4. Organizing the club Aim to maintain a steady membership Elect and train the chartering officers Create and provide bylaws for the club CNH | CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education District Education CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
5. Filling Out Chartering Paperwork Four required documents to submit 1: Petition to Charter 2: Agreement to Sponsor from Kiwanis Club Signed by Kiwanis Club President and Kiwanis Advisor 3: Agreement to Sponsor from School Signed by School Principal and Faculty Advisor 4: Copy of Bylaws An attachment recognizing Key Club co- sponsorship must be included Chartering paperwork can be found on the Kiwanis International website Decide how to fill out/who takes responsibility of the chartering paperwork with the Kiwanis Club CNH | CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education District Education CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
6. Planning Long-Term As the co-sponsor, help ensure that the club survives and grows Visit the club Shows support and gives the members and opportunity to meet members from across the Kiwanis Family Ask the Key Club general membership to meet the sponsored club membership Maintain a healthy and constant relationship with the school and faculty CNH | CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education District Education CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
Responsibilities Meet with Board Members and Faculty Advisor Show constant support for the club Help plan events, service projects, etc. Find ways to increase attendance Be considerate that members are young You will carry a lot of influence over them CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
Considerations Realize that the club may have limitations Funds, time, variety in events etc. Work together Ask Faculty Advisor for help Include Key Club membership in assistance Follow through on your co-sponsorship responsibilities to ensure a positive partnership! CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
Co-Sponsorship If there is an existing K-Kids or Builders Club, ask sponsoring Kiwanis for the possibility of co-sponsorship BUT Co-sponsoring is an excellent way to obtain future Key Club member Co-sponsorship is NOT necessary to become involved with the club CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
Helpful Tips Setting goals for the sponsored club and sponsoring Key Club Plan out club visitations Teach them about other branches of the Kiwanis Family Host interclub events Be sure to host socials/banquets Recognize outstanding club members CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
Questions? Comments? Concerns? CNH | CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education District Education CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
Acknowledgements The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years. Johnny Chen, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committee Chair, 2016-2017 Jesus Aguiniga, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committee Chair, 2017-2018 Brandon Ma, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committee Chair , 2018-2019 Beverly Jordan, Division 13 West Lieutenant Governor, 2018-2019 Janet Teng, Kiwanis Family & Foundation Committee Chair, 2019-2020 CNH | CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education District Education CNH | California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District District Education
