KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

Key Club Handbook

Key Club’s new member handbook

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WELCOME TO KEY CLUB
We’re super exited you decided to join. You’re now a part of the oldest and largest student-led
community service organization for high school students. Key club is in 38 countries across the
world and on more than 5.000 high school campuses. We have more than 270.000 members.
There are more than 5.000 Key Club in 38 countries.
Antigua and Barbuda Aruba
Australia Bahamas
Columbia Germany
Italy Philippines
South Korea United States of America
Antigua and Barbuda
Aruba
Australia
Bahamas
Columbia
Germany
Italy
Philippines
South Korea
United States of America

PROSPECTIVE MEMBER
As prospective member, you probably have many questions. Below are answer to the most
common questions.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTION

Where and when did Key Club begin?
The first Key Club met at Sacramento High School in California in 1925
Hiw can I find a Key Club?
Ask around to see your school already has a Key Club
Hiw do I start a Key Club?
If you’re school doesn’t already have a Key Club, check out the Key Club Website

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What the cost for chartering a new key club?
The chartering fee for new Key Clubs is US $600 and must be paid at the time of chartering
What kind of service projects can a key club undertake?
There is almost no limit to the scope and nature of key club service projects. The key club website
(www.keyclub.org), key club magazine and conventions all offer ideas for service oppurtunities.
Better yet begin by looking around your school for existing needs
Where and when did Key Club begin?
The first Key Club met at Sacramento High School in California in 1925
Hiw can I find a Key Club?
Ask around to see your school already has a Key Club
Hiw do I start a Key Club?
If you’re school doesn’t already have a Key Club, check out the Key Club Website
What the cost for chartering a new key club?
The chartering fee for new Key Clubs is US $600 and must be paid at the time of chartering
What kind of service projects can a key club undertake?
There is almost no limit to the scope and nature of key club service projects. The key club
website (www.keyclub.org), key club magazine and conventions all offer ideas for service
oppurtunities. Better yet begin by looking around your school for existing needs

OPENING SCHEDULE
Topic Length (in Minutes)
Introdcution Key Club 45
Review the Projects Part 1 55
Break 20
Review the Projects Part 2 55
Training 60
Total Time 235
Topic Length (in Minutes)
Introdcution Key Club 45
Tour the location 50
Review the Projects Part 1 55
Break 20
Review the Projects Part 2 55
Training 60
Total Time 285

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WHAT KEY CLUB IS
Key club international is the oldest and largest community service program for high school
students. It’s a student-led organization that teaches leadership skills through service to others.

PLEDGE
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the objects of key club international; to build my home, school
and community; to serve my nation and God; and to combat all forces which tend to undermine
these institutions

MY KIWANIS FAMILY
There’s a family of Kiwanis clubs available to lend a hand when needed. You can continue to make
a differences as you grow older.
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL
Kiwanis is the reason Key Club exists! Kiwanis club are the No. 1 sponsor of key club and the
other club listed here. Its an organization for adults who want tp serve, improve their communities
and share goodwill with others.
Key leader is an inspirational weekend leadership
experience for emerging high school leaders and eighth
graders. Students gain self-awareness and self-confidence
and learn the power of servant leadership and the joy of
community involvement.

INTERNATIONAL-LEVEL FEES

Member services

Membership pins and cards; handbooks for new members, club officers and advisors

Leadership Training

Governor and administrator training conferences

Travel and Visits

Key club international board member visits to districts

Marketing and Promotions

Key club weekly email; Key club online magazine

Office Support

Administrative services and a great staff team to support you

Figure 1Fee-
 Member services
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 Membership pins and cards; handbooks for new members, club officers and advisors
 Leadership Training
Governor and administrator training conferences
 Travel and Visits
Key club international board member visits to districts
 Marketing and Promotions
Key club weekly email; Key club online magazine
 Office Support
Administrative services and a great staff team to support you