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Buzz Buzz CNH! Happy New Year, Bees! Why should you put your new calendar in the freezer? To start off the New Year in a cool way! All jokes aside, I hope you are all doing well and enjoying the new year. Here are some International updates! ● The Key Club International Council invites all Key Club members to an important town hall discussion about the organization’s budget. This is an opportunity to play an integral role in the decision-making process. Help review the current dues structure and offer your input. The town hall will be at 5 p.m. PT on January 9. Register now. ● Interested in tutoring? Get started with Schoolhouse today! On Schoolhouse you can also join the new Key Club subworld to interact with and learn from fellow Key Club members through discussion boards, workshops, and more. ● Key Club membership offers many opportunities — including access to exclusive scholarships from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. The application period for 2024 is open! Apply now. ● Need help attending the 2024 Key Club International Convention in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.? Apply by 11:59 p.m. ET, February 1, for a financial scholarship of US$750 to help cover convention costs. Apply now. ● Join me for virtual office hours on January 4th at 5 p.m. PT. Thank you all for your dedication and hard work. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, comments, concerns, or just want to chat. I wish you all a wonderful 2024!
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Key Club International MAJOR EMPHASIS? Key Club International plays a vital role in serving the children of the world. In 1946, the organization built a program to unite the energies of Key Clubs around the world in one mission. This program is still followed today through the Major Emphasis: Children: Their Future, Our Focus. By working with Key Club International's partner organizations, Key Clubs serve children by aiding other organizations committed to serving children. Key Club International celebrates its three partnerships: UNICEF, March of Dimes, and Children's Miracle Network.
6 Preferred Charities? Key Club International (KCI) has 4 beneficial service partners: Children's Miracle Network, UNICEF, March of Dimes, and the Thirst Project. CNH Key Club has 2 additional district initiatives: the Pediatric Trauma Program and the YES! Initiative. Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) education and training on childhood trauma and injury prevention YES! Initiative provide support for the most pressing, ongoing priorities of the CNH Children’s Fund United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) working in over 190 countries to save children’s lives and rights (education, malnutrition, trafficking, and more) Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) raises money for children's hospitals, research, and community education about children's health issues March of Dimes addresses lack of available family healthcare, a health equity gap and racial disparities, and high preterm birth and maternal death rates The Thirst Project raises money for water, sanitation, & hygiene projects in communities that do not have immediate access to safe, clean drinking water
FUNDRAISER & SERVICE EVENT IDEAS - Bake sales, craft sales, etc. - Walkathons - Opportunity drawings at club meetings - Movie nights - Writing cards - Making care packages
TIPS FOR FUNDRAISERS - BEE creative! - Have a station at your fundraiser that explains the aim of the charity you are raising funds for - Collaborate with school clubs, local organizations, and your Kiwanis club to maximize your reach - Use language like “donate in exchange for” instead of “sell”
Pediatric Trauma Program & YES! Initiative - Donate through website: https://www.cnhfoundation.org/make-a-donation/ - Or by mailing a check to Cal-Nev-Ha Children's Fund P.O. Box 1327, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729 -
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Please include your Division # on the check’s memo line
Half of your donation will go to PTP, and half will go to YES!
UNICEF - Donate through website: https://www.unicefusa.org/ - Or contact your Kiwanis club to make a donation in their name! Children’s Miracle Network - Donate through website: https://donate.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/ March of Dimes - Donate through website: https://www.marchofdimes.org/ The Thirst Project - Donate through website: https://thirstproject.org/ The Thirst Project raises money for water, sanitation, & hygiene projects in communities that do not have immediate access to safe, clean drinking water
SOEP Videos Manuals Conclave
Have you seen our Spotlight On Education Program videos yet!? BEE sure to check them out on our CNH YouTube Channel and Cyberkey!
KIWANIS
Planning Your Key Club Journey
Key Club RIZZ
Building Your Ohana
How Not to Take An L on Your Mental Health
FREQUENTLY ASK WHAT IS CONCLAVE? Conclave is where your division gathers to elect the next lieutenant governor and endorse any member running for a district executive or international position! Here you will hear their speech and have the opportunity to ask caucus questions so you could further understand who your next leader is!
WHO GETS TO VOTE? SHOULD I ATTEND? The maximum of two delegates from each club gets to vote for the next lieutenant governor! Even if you aren’t a delegate, you should still attend conclave to see who your next leader is! It is required that at least 50% of the division’s club is present to have a valid conclave!
BUZZ BUZZ CNH! On the day of conclave I felt confident and calm because I knew that I did everything I could to prepare. However, when I went on stage I completely blanked after my first couple sentences and spoke from the heart to my members about my platform. My biggest advice to future candidates is to prepare yourself for the unexpected and know your platform like the back of your hand. Good Luck!
Jamie Stukas, Division 8 LTG
KED QUESTIONS WHAT IS A LITERATURE? A literature is the ONLY campaign material candidates can have. It usually contains their acronym, goals, and a little more about themselves! Candidates should NOT be campaigning outside of conclave!
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE? Dress code is business casual for attendees and business formal for candidate!
WHERE CAN I FIND MORE INFO ABOUT ELECTIONS? You can find it on our CNH Cyberkey! Resources -> Policy & Elections
What’s poppin’ busy bees! Before conclave, I’ve prepared my literature, wrote my speech, and memorized it. On the day of, I was so nervous but I saw so many members I knew which calmed me down. I spoke confidently and genuinely during caucus because I was I was prepared. As a past delegate, I would advise delegates to listen carefully and choose the best candidate to lead YOUR division.
Jade Le, Division 2 North LTG
Can you believe it’s already a new year!? I hope 2023 was an amazing year filled with fun, service, and memories, and now it’s time to set our sights on 2024. From new manuals to resources and collaborations, get ready for tons of membership growth and Key Club spirit! Member retention, engagement, and DCON are quintessential for the continued growth of your club. Stay tuned to see what MG Committee has in store, and have a happy new year CNH!
Blossoming with Service,
CNH District Membership Growth Committee Chair Henrina Zhang | mg.chair@cnhkeyclub.org
Member Survey Form The Membership Growth Committee had released a member survey form to gather data about the composition of CNH in the previous months. Please take a few minutes to fill out this form, you could be in the running for a fun prize! From demographics to interest to feedback, the MG Committee would like to know CNH a little more, so you and your advisors should fill out the corresponding forms at: tinyurl.com/2324cnhmembersurveyform and tinyurl.com/2324advisorsurvey.
Member Retention Manual The Membership Growth Committee will be releasing a new manual soon. Be on the lookout for a Member Retention manual to be released around January to February. It will provide a variety of useful information that ranges from how to host engaging events to tips on encouraging your members to remain active after Fall Rally. You absolutely do not want to miss out on reading this!
CNH District Membership Growth Committee Chair Henrina Zhang | mg.chair@cnhkeyclub.org
CNH District Service Projects Committee Chair Annabel Lee | sp.chair@cnhkeyclub.org
CNH District Service Projects Committee Chair Annabel Lee | sp.chair@cnhkeyclub.org
CNH District Service Projects Committee Chair Annabel Lee | sp.chair@cnhkeyclub.org
CNH District Service Projects Committee Chair Annabel Lee | sp.chair@cnhkeyclub.org
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