What We Do In Key Club!

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Key Club International is the high school organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out its mission to serve the children of the world. High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels.

Mission statement

Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

Vision

We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide.

Our History

1925

The first Key Club meets at Sacramento High School in California

1939

Florida association forms, becoming the first Key Club district

1946

In New Orleans, Louisiana, 250 delegates to the 3rd Annual Key Club International Convention adopt a new constitution and bylaws. Major Emphasis Program “Children: Their Future, Our Focus” is developed.

1946

December - The first Key Club Week is observed.

1952

December - The 1,000th club is chartered.

1967

May - The first Key Club outside the United States and Canada is chartered, at Nassau, Bahamas.

1968

2,610 members attend the international convention. 1977

Female students are admitted into Key Club.

1992

Key Club’s membership reaches 146,972 members in 4,013 clubs in 17 nations.

1997

Key Club launches its first website. 1998

October - Key Clubs raise more than $1.2 million for UNICEF to fight iodine deficiency disorders (IDD)

1998

The first Key Club strategic plan is developed.

1999

Membership tops the 200,000 mark.

2000

Key Club celebrates its 75th anniversary.

2005

Key Club's membership reaches 243,422 members.

2008

Key Club members raise more than $1.3 million to fight HIV/AIDS in Swaziland.

2010

Key Club exists in 30 countries, with membership of over 250,000 in over 5,000 clubs.

How To Join!

Come to Room 222 During Any Key Club Meetings All New Members Are Welcome! Ask Mrs. Sherman Or Ask Our Key Club President Tyler Olsen For Info.