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Training Event

Region Training Conference 2023

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Presented By

Annabel Lee, CNH Service Projects Chair

California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Club District

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Annabel Lee (she/her)

CNH Service Projects Chair

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Home Div: D10N, Region 13

Fav Song: Ordinary People by Blake Rose

Fav Artists: NIKI, Dizzy, Drake, Taylor Swift

Fav Show: Andor (Star Wars)

Boba order: Taro milk tea w/ boba

Fun Fact: I have been rock climbing for the past 5 years

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A service hour is an hour spent in service, volunteering and giving back to the community. Service is voluntary and for the benefit of others.

Service should be at the center of your clubs and divisions’ focus.

WHAT IS A SERVICE HOUR?

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A service event is usually hosted by another organization that Key Clubbers are able to help run or participate in.

• Clean-ups, serving food at a shelter, marathon, cheering on runners at a marathon, tutoring, etc.
• Book drives, food drives, clothing drives, etc.

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A service project is an event that you as Key Clubbers create, plan, organize, and carry out yourselves

• At a DCM, convention, or Training Conference
• Dog toy making, painting flower pots for senior homes, non-slip socks for hospitals

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• Donations
• EX. donating 2 pairs of socks for one hour of service
• Doubling/tripling hours
• One hour of service cannot be doubled or tripled
• Admin hours
• EX. Secretary filling out the MRF, President planning for weekly club meetings
• Cannot use hours as false incentive
• EX. counting non-service DCMs as service
• Financial compensation
• Service must be voluntary and not paid

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• Create services with impact
• Be intentional about the purpose of your project
• Plan services with the goal of benefiting others, not yourself
• Quality > quantity

• Over fixate on meeting your service hour goals
• Devalue service by inflating service hours
• Forget to center service!

Focus on IMPACT and evaluating and serving based on your community’s needs!

DO’S

DON’TS

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• Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP)
• Children’s Miracle Network (CMN)
• March of Dimes (MOD)
• YES Initiative
• UNICEF
• Thirst Project

KEY CLUB SERVICE PARTNERS

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• Monthly focus on a service initiatives
• Oftentimes related to Preferred Charities
• Ex. October’s focus is UNICEF
• A manual is posted each month with event, service, and fundraiser ideas related to the theme
• Found on the CyberKey
• Clubs/divisions can submit articles and visuals on projects related to this theme to be featured in the District Newsletter if selected

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• Children: Their Future, Our Focus
• Key Club International overall focus
• Partner organizations center around this focus
• UNICEF, March of Dimes, Children’s Miracle Network
• Projects can be submitted for a chance to

receive International level recognition

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• A specific service focus chosen by the Governor and SP Committee every two years
• 2023-2025 is “Empowering Minds, Building Futures”
• Focuses on addressing mental health issues and providing educational resources
• Promote this project to your division and clubs
• More resources will be posted soon

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• Partner with local mental health public health organizations and volunteer at their events!
• Maybe you could set up a Key Club booth
• Make care packages and donate them to local organizations
• Make fidget toys or plushies and donate them as stress relievers
• Make cards and give them to a local organization

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• Partner with Erika’s Lighthouse, one of CNH’s partners
• Hold a fundraiser for them at your school
• What is Erika’s Lighthouse? They are a non-profit dedicated to mental health awareness and education
• Find other charities and mental health organizations to support
• Host fundraisers for them as well!

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• Always ask your sponsoring Kiwanis Club!
• Do some joint service events with them
• Get ideas you can bring back to your club
• Sometimes they need help with their projects and require assistance from Key Clubbers!
• Create a strong bond with your Kiwanis Club especially for times like this

Don’t be afraid to reach out, it’s what they are there for!

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• Reach out to community organizations and schools for ideas in your area
• Ex. thrift shops, food banks, elementary schools, senior homes
• Research charities that your club could partner or volunteer with
• Find service events near you using websites
• volunteermatch.org
• idealist.org

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• Lt. Governors are always a great resource to learn about projects beyond just your local community
• Division/District wide service projects
• Inter-club events with the clubs in your division
• Don’t forget the ERF (event request form)!
• Contact the CNH Leadership Team for more information on district sources

Make sure to have a good relationship with your LTGs!

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• Thorough planning is essential for a successful service project!
• Pre-service project checklist:
• Brainstorm an idea
• Create a project outline
• Advisor approval
• Confirm plans and collect materials
• Advertise
• Facilitate
• Reflect

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• Service Need: What community need is being met?
• In Person
1. Chaperones
2. Budget
3. Location
4. Materials Needed
• Online
• Individual (asynchronous)
• Virtual (synchronous)
• Focuses
• SOSP/Preferred Charities
• Major Emphasis or Governor’s Project

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• Communication is KEY!!
• Some tips for communication with your advisor
• BEE prepared
• Have all your information and questions sorted out prior to meeting
• CC your advisor in all communication
• Create a comprehensive action plan to be completed with your advisor
• Send out reminders

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• Think about the 5 Ws!
• Who will be attending?
• What will you need/will you be doing?
• Where will the project be?
• When will the project be held?
• Why are you doing this project? (purpose)

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• Always double check!
• Advisors
• Members attending
• Organization
• Supplies
• Plan ahead!
• Plan for leeway in your schedule
• Have alternate plans
• Think of possible situations and find solutions before the problem arises

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• How do you advertise your event effectively?
• Let members know in advance!
• Reach out to members personally
• Send out reminders
• “Sell” your event at meetings
• Emphasize why this project is important!
• Create an instagram post!

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• Taking part in the project
• Be an active participant
• Have a positive attitude
• Be professional and Safekey
• You represent your school and Key Club
• If you are the facilitator
• Lead with example!
• Delegate tasks

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QUESTIONS?

COMMENTS?

CONCERNS?

Email: sp.chair@cnhkeyclub.org

IG: @annabelzlee

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Jennifer Cheung, Service Projects Committee Chair, 2021-2022

Karen Vo, Service Projects Committee Chair, 2022-2023

Annabel Lee,, Service Projects Committee Chair, 2023-2024

Enya Tran, Division 44 South Lieutenant Governor, 2023-2024

Maria Gilani, Division 16 Oasis Lieutenant Governor, 2023-2024

Acknowledgements

The CNH Key Club District would like to acknowledge the following individuals who have contributed to this presentation over the years.

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