Club President

Communication

• Create an email group for the board and the members
• Inform members about upcoming events through platforms such as social media, Remind or any other preferred platform.
• Be professional in all levels of communication
• Communicate with the Lt. Governor
• Communicate with the Faculty and Kiwanis Advisors

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Communication

• MEMBERS: Greet members at the door. Acknowledge everyone. If there is any trouble, be sure to address it
• BOARD OFFICERS: Hold board meetings at least once a month to discuss upcoming projects, finances, goals, progress, etc. You are a team: involve them in discussions, and delegate!
• ADVISORS: Advisors have the experience you need. Keep them informed and be willing to listen to their advice

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Communication

• LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS: Your Lieutenant Governor has valuable information about district events and opportunities and is there to serve you
• DISTRICT OFFICERS: Feel free to contact a district officer if you ever have any questions: they are there to support you

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Duties

• Serve as the “chief executive officer”
• Call and preside over meetings
• Plan meetings and projects
• Delegate and assign tasks to the officers and members
• Ensure that tasks are completed (Dues, Pride Reports, etc.)

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Duties

• Represent the club at Kiwanis meetings and events
• Represent the club at Divisional Council Meetings (DCMs)
• Attend service projects, and club/divisional events
• Attend KCKC, Spring Zone Rally, and District Convention if possible
• Hold elections prior to DCON (In February according to Key Club Bylaws), and submit a new officer information form to your Lieutenant Governor

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Meetings

• Visit www.keyclub.org and www.floridakeyclub.org weekly to see upcoming events and news
• With members’ input, create and abide by an agenda for your weekly meetings
• Arrange and conduct a board of directors meeting at least monthly

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Meetings

• Make certain that each club and board meeting is well planned and organized, flows smoothly, ends on time, an that each member has fun and fellowship
• Conduct and preside over regular Key Club meetings, making certain the vice president is prepared to preside in your absence
• Develop a good working knowledge of parliamentary procedure
• Use platforms such as Zoom and Google Meets to host virtual club meetings.

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Assist and Lead

• Lead the entire membership in a well-rounded program of activities and projects
• Monitor all officer work to ensure that it is completed on time
• Have exceptional knowledge of Key Club – International and District – wide
• Educate new members about Key Club
• Transition and train the president-elect

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Assist and Lead

• Set up good Kiwanis-family relations
• Start projects within the first month of school
• Send delegates to the District and International Key Club Conventions
• Plan at least one social activity or service project per month over the summer to maintain excitement and interest for Key Club

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Set Goals

• Keep in mind that ongoing evaluations of club meetings and operation leads to continuous improvement in the club
• Goals must be clear and attainable. It is all about improvement, even if it is not drastic
• Continuously monitor the club’s progress toward goal accomplishment and the activities and responsibilities of all officers and appointees

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Set Goals

• SERVICE HOURS: Our club will achieve __ hours per member by __
• MEMBERSHIP: Our club will retain current membership, and raise it by __ members
• FUNDRAISING: Our club will contribute $__ to the Eliminate Project and raise $__ for DCON

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Club Administration

• Work with the secretary in filing your club’s annual achievement and any contests and award applications (at www.keyclub.org/awards)
• Make sure each member paid his/her dues and has received a membership card, pin, and member handbook in return
• Confidentially contact members who have not paid dues

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Club Administration

• Act as a school/community liaison
• Stay connected with the student council and school administration
• Meet weekly with your faculty advisor to cover agenda points and current club issues

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Governor’s Project

https://floridakeyclub.org/keys-for-kids/

Resources

• For more information visit: www.floridakeyclub.org/resources/
• Contact your Faculty Advisor, Lieutenant Governor, or Zone Administrator at any time, they are always available to help you

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Questions or Comments?