Division 3
KEY NEWS January2025
GREETINGSFROMTHE LIEUTENANTGOVERNOR
Hello Division 3! Happy New Year! I hope you have all had a restful December and are ready to serve in this second semester! This semester is also the one in which DLC will be held, and I hope you all will attend. The whole district board is putting a lot of work into it, and it should be a lot of fun! January is a time for reflection and making big decisions, so I hope that whatever projects your club chooses to pursue in 2025, they will all be successes!
Division 3 Key News
january 2025
DLC 2025 Service Project
Like every year, at DLC 2025 all attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a service project with clubs from all over the MissouriArkansas District. This year we will be making Baby Care Kits to donate to Convoy of Hope in Springfield! As such, here is a list of all the items needed for each kit; we would like for everyone to be able to bring as many of these items as possible so that we can help as many young children in need as possible!
BabyCareKits
Division 3 Key News
january
2025
Erika’s Lighthouse
Erika’s Lighthouse is a non-profit organization which is seeking to promote good mental health and break down the stigma around discussing mental health in schools. As a Service Partner of Key Club International, we have the opportunity to contribute to their mission in a number of ways, including:
Becoming An Affiliate Club:
Key Clubs can gain access to Erika’s Lighthouse’s Resource Portal by creating an account on their website:
Kiwanis Scholarship Opportunities
Kiwanis International offers several different scholarships to members graduating high school. To learn about scholarships from Kiwanis, go to kiwanis.org and type “scholarship opportunities” into the search bar in the top right. The article titled “Scholarship opportunities” has information on scholarships currently open to applications.* Act quickly though, because the deadline for scholarship applications to Kiwanis is February 1st. Scholarships include:
Kiwanis Children’s Fund Scholarship Number Awarded: (2) Scholarships
Amount Awarded: Minimum
For more information on establishing an Affiliate Club:
Donating:
If you would like to hold a fundraising event for Erika’s Lighthouse or would like to donate the proceeds from an event to the organization, visit the ELH Student Fundraising Center!
$2,460
Wagner Family Scholarship
Number Awarded: (1) Scholarship
Amount Awarded: Minimum
$4,500
*members signing in to the Kiwanis International website for the first time may need to use the “set password” feature along with their email to sign in.
To start applying for scholarships from Kiwanis, go to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund online portal!
Kiwanis Scholarship Portal
Division 3 Key News
January 2025
2025: Key Club Centennial
2025 is Key Club’s 100th birthday! As such, KCI has challenged every district to do a few things before the end of the school year in order to receive recognition by KCI:
Increase Youth Opportunities Fund applications by 10%
Increase donations to Key Club Partner Charities by 10%
Increase
Division 3 Key News
January 2025
Earl Collins Foundation Grants
Named in honor of the decorated Kiwanian Dr. Earl A. Collins, the Earl Collins Foundation was founded in 1960 in order for Missouri-Arkansas Kiwanians to invest funds into youth organizations, including Circle K International, Builders Clubs, KKids, Aktion Clubs, and our very own Key Clubs! In 1984, the Earl Collins Scholarship Fund was incorporated to further honor Dr. Collins. In 2020 The Earl Collins Foundation expanded to add a Grant Program for service leadership programs such as Key Club to fund service projects which require funding beyond the capacity of a single club. Every Key Club in Missouri and Arkansas is invited and encouraged to take advantage of the possibilities for service which the Earl Collins Foundation offers! Go to k14.site.kiwanis.org/earl-collins-foundation-scholarships/ and look for the ECF-Brochure under the “ECF Grants and Information” section for more information.
EARLCOLLINS GRANTS
If your Key Club has an idea for a large-scale service project, but is struggling to come up with the money to fund it, then an Earl Collins Foundation Grant may be perfect for you! The Earl Collins Foundation offers up to $500 in grants for service leadership programs; all you have to do to get the money is fill out the application under “ECF Grants and Information” on the Earl Collins site!
Apply Now!
EARLCOLLINS SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are a senior in high school, it is worth considering applying for an Earl Collins Scholarship application. Students who win the Earl Collins Scholarship will earn $1000 to support their academic futures. All scholarship applications are due by January 20, 2025, so if you are considering applying, it’s best to do so ASAP!
Apply Now!
Key Leader is a weekend experiential leadership program for today’s young leaders. This life-changing event focuses on service leadership as the first, most meaningful leadership-development experience. A Key Leader will learn the most important lesson of leadership it comes from helping others to succeed.
Camp War Eagle Rogers, AR April 25-27, 2025
