Service Leadership Programs

Enriching young lives…

A club that gives kids ages 6-12 with their first a chance to help others

Promotes character development, self-esteem and perseverance

Enriching young students…

Recognizes students who raise or maintain their grades

Enriching young students…

Motivating tweens…

A service club for leaders in middle school and junior high, ages 12-15

The world’s largest high school service organization

Empowering teens…

A weekend leadership experience program for teens

Empowering teens…

Equipping adults for leadership…

The premiere university service organization in the world

A community service club for adults living with disabilities

Living with purpose…

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 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)