Key News Issue 4

EXECUTIVE BOARD UPDATES

HappyfirstdayofDecember,IndianaKey Clubbers!

WebmasterJacobLee

As your District Webmaster, I have been quite busy promoting DLC 2023 on the District's social media platforms and website. Additionally, I worked with all the Marketing Subcommittees to initiate other social media promotions from the District such as Takeover Tuesdays and Day in the Life Reels. Outside of Key Club, I have been waiting for college admission decisions. For the holidays, I plan to stay at home and eat big meals with my family! If you have questions, send me an email or text!

Hieveryone!

Sec/TresMayaNarayan

Since the last update, I have been working really hard with college applications, prescreen videos, AP/IB classes, and singing competitions. Speaking of competitions, I recently competed in the National Association of Teachers of Singing (aka NATS) National Student Auditions and won 1st place in the Music Theatre division and 2nd in the Classical division! I am super excited for the Holiday break as all of my college applications will be done and I will be able to shift my focus to the school musical. My high school’s production will be The Addams Family, and I could not be more excited!

EXECUTIVE BOA

HiIndiana!

It's Governor Louis here, and I hope all of you are getting ready for the holiday season (I know I am!!). Recently, I've been working on promotional material for my Governor's Project, supporting the board as we enter the fourth quarter, and applying to colleges! I'm happy to say that I've been accepted to my top choice, Indiana University Bloomington! I'm ready for winter break, spending time with my family, and the new year.

Governor'sProject

The 2022 2023 Indiana District Governor's Project is well underway! I am on a mission to raise $2500 for The Trevor Project and need your help! The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth. I am dedicating the rest of their term to continuously fundraising for and raising awareness of the Trevor Project. We have 100 days to reach our goal! For every $100 raised to my Governor’s Project, a Lt. Governor of your choosing will do a challenge and post it on social media. These challenges can range from the ice bucket challenge to showcasing a special talent. Each division in the District is racing to reach its individual goal of $135. TheIndianaDistricthasuntilFebruary23rd, 2023,toreachourgoalof$2,500!

to donate? Visit give.thetrevorproject.org/inkeyclub!

KeyLeader

RECAPS

Key Leader was held November 4-6th at Camp Tecumseh. Here, attendees were able to meet and bond with new people from around the state who shared the same interest: helping others. At Key Leader, the lessons focused on the main aspects that make up a Key Leader: service leadership, personal integrity, personal growth, respect, building community, and pursuit of excellence. Campers did multiple leadership exercises, along with creating neighborhoods out of small groups of people. The neighborhoods were tasked with multiple activities that all revolved around being a

Key Leader. The many icebreakers that the attendees did allowed for many new friendships to be made. During free time, campers were able to do many of the activities that were offered around the camp, such as archery, rock climbing, slides, and much more. Key Leader was an amazing weekend filled with many new amazing memories!

Potawatomi Lt. G Ella Freimuth

The INDB had a meeting from November 12th to the 13th. Since this was the last time we would meet before January Board Meeting, we had the opportunity to incorporate the holiday spirit by participating in a white elephant gift exchange, wearing ugly Christmas sweaters, and playing holiday-themed games! Alongside all of the fun we have, it was a very productive board meeting. We heard an International Update from Hope, our International Trustee, had committee meetings, and learned many different skills, like how to design effect graphics, how to find a successor, and more!

NovemberBoard

FallRally

RECAPS

Fall Rally was held on November 19th and it was a success! Attendees had the opportunity to attend programming sessions catered to their respective grades, meet various Key Clubbers from all over Indiana, and take part in the many attractions at Zip City. They were able to zipline, climb a rock

wall, grapple through a ropes course, and even battle fellow Indiana Key Club members in a match of laser tag! Programming sessions included information on methods for getting more involved, tips for award applications, and an explanation of Governor Louis’ Governor Project!

Fall Rally was a wonderful way to get involved for people all over the Indiana District and it certainly created outstanding new memories!

The Global Engagement Rally was a blast! We had the opportunity to hear from the Keynote Speaker, CEO of eMerge Americas and past Key Club International VicePresident, Felice Gorordo, and attend the two of the following workshops: "Keys for Key Club: Overcoming Obstacles", "Key Club in Wonderland", "Service Around the World", and "Applying to Your Dream School." We also heard from a Key Club in the newly established Key Club Philippine Luzon District! The rally was finalized with the International Council the theme for ICON 2023: "Lights, camera, and service!"

GlobalEngagementRally

Collegiate Lt. G Samhita Shantharam

COMMITTEE UPDATES EVENTS & PLANNING

Hello!The Events & Planning Committee has been working a lot on the District Leadership Convention (DLC) coming up in a few months! I would like to start off by saying how proud I am of this committee! We have worked so hard, and I cannot wait to see all of our efforts pay off in February (although it may be a

little overwhelming now haha)! Just a brief description of what we’ve been working on includes finding a keynote speaker, getting the awards and registration packet ready (which you all should’ve gotten, so if not contact your LtG!), and planning workshops and activities for the weekend. I highly encourage you all to come to DLC to have a great time! A little sneak peek… there’s going to be a BIG, FUN event this year, so you’ll have to come and find out what it’ll be (you won’t regret it :)).

-- Nicole Bunag, E&P Committee Chair

MEMBER DEVELOPMENT

The Member Development Committee has been working hard to complete our directives, andI reallyappreciatethetimetheydedicatetoour committeework.We've been aiding future Key Clubbers on chartering clubs, and tracking interest from Kiwanis Clubs to sponsor new Key Clubs, recording an informative “All About Key Club” video for new members with essential information that every Key Clubber should know

(Our preferred partners and charities, our place in the Kiwanis Family, and more!), and editing and posting Instagram “Day In The Life” reels and “Takeover Tuesday” stories. Additionally, we have created and implemented a new member recognition program (flip to page 11 for more information). Overall, I am extremely proud of the work the committee has completed, and I am excited to see what this last quarter brings us!

Vivian de Toledo Krainer, MD Committee Chair

COMMITTEE UPDATES

SERVICE

Committeeworkhasbeengoingwell!Being newly appointed as committee chair has been a lot, but my committee members are fantastic and have been working diligently to get everything done. Our Service Project Directory has been updated, so be on the lookout for new service projects ;). Along with that, there is a new parliamentary procedure guide! This can be very useful when running for office or even just in your club. Our marketing lead has done a fantastic job on the graphics you see being posted to the InKeyClub Instagram! I am so grateful for this committee and how motivated they are to get everything done.

-- Grace Hansen, Service Committee Chair

K-FAMILY AND CONNECTIONS

Thispastthirdquarterwasverybusyforthe KiwanisFamilyandConnectionscommittee! Here’s what we have been up to: the Kiwanis Family and Connections subcommittee has been working on Kiwanis and Key Club Lieutenant Governor collaboration, reaching out to other Kiwanis Family Governors and making materials so others can learn about the Kiwanis Family! Our Preferred Partners and Charities subcommittee

has been very collaborative this quarter! They worked with Events and Planning to find partners that would be interested in attending DLC and they worked with the Service Project Directory subcommittee to create projects for the directory that work with our preferred partners and charities! New Ventures continued communication with Asian SLP clubs in Japan and South Korea to create inter district connections! Our committee Marketing Representative created graphics for the District social media pages about the Kiwanis family and brainstormed a bunch of new Tik Tok ideas! Our committee is so excited for this next quarter, and I cannot wait to see what we accomplish!

Alyssa Toscani, K Fam&C Committee Chair

KIWANIS FAMILY

The Kiwanis Family is a global organization focused on volunteer work and bettering our community. Alongside Key Club, the Kiwanis Family consists of Kiwanis Clubs, Circle K Clubs, Aktion Clubs, Builders Clubs, and K Kids!

A connection to your local Kiwanis Club can be extremely beneficial to your Key Club. They can offer assistance in fundraisers, provide resources to plan volunteering events, and even participate in your service projects! They wish to see your club achieve its full potential, so they might even help send some of your members to events like DLC (District Leadership Convention) or ICON (International Convention)! FunFact:

TherearemanywaystofindyourlocalKiwanisClub! Ask your club advisor if your club was sponsored by a Kiwanis Club when being chartered, and if so, ask them if they have any contact information for the club! The contact information should also be included in the chartering documents.

If your club was not sponsored by a Kiwanis Club, ask your advisor if they know of a local club. If not, visit https://www.kiwanis.org/clubs/find a club to find one yourself! WhencontactingyourKiwanisClub, don'tforgettointroduceyourself, yourclub,andyourintentions!

MEMBER RECOGNITION PROGRAM

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION: 2023

TheINDBissoexcitedforthisyear’sDistrictLeadership Convention(DLC).

TheDistrictLeadershipConvention(DLC) is going to be from February 24-26, 2023 at the Crowne Plaza International Airport.

This will be a fun, packed weekend filled with activities, service projects, workshops, and more!

At this event, you will get the chance to meet new people, gain useful knowledge, and have a great experience! This year ' s DLC theme is movietheater/cinema, so let's shine a spotlight on service! And to add on, this year we will have a Governor'sBall where we can dance the night away and dress up as celebrities!

TheGovernor’sBallwill take place Saturday night and the dress code can range from homecoming attire to prom attire. Not only will this be a great event, we get to appreciate all of the services that Indiana has done and pass out awards!

We hope that when this event ends, you never want to leave. For some more information, the registration packet can be found here.

-- Nicole Bunag, Events and Planning Committee Chair

DISTRICT LEADERSHIP CONVENTION: 2023

AtDLC,wealsoelectourIndianaDistrictBoard andgiveoutawards!

If you are planning on running for a District Board position, whether that is a lieutenant governor or executive board position, you need to complete and turn in a statement of candidacy byJanuary31,2023.

The statement of candidacy is an official document stating all requirements for each position, and all meeting dates for the year of your term. When you sign it, you agree that you are aware of the positions' duties, and you agree to be at all of the District Board meetings on those dates. Youcanfindthestatementofcandidacyhere.

The Indiana District has more than 120 clubs, so we cannot keep track of every great thing your clubs and officers do. Because of that, we created an application for awards. The application gives you a chance to explain why your club or officers went above and beyond and deserve to be recognized!

Awards will be given out to Distinguished Officers (one per position), Key Clubber of the year, Distinguished Club, Distinguished Service Project, Outstanding Kiwanis Advisor, and Distinguished Faculty Advisor!

Application Packet!

WHY RUN AT DLC?

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

"My name is Paige Hein, and I am currently serving as the Duneland Lt Governor. You should run for an Lt G position if you are open to furthering your leadership journey and learning valuable life skills. You will also be building a community with people just like you all across the district. If you have the desire to make an impact by supporting local Key Club leaders to be their best selves, this is the job for you!"

”Being a Lieutenant Governor has been an incredible experience. From receiving my pin at DLC 2022 to meeting the rest of the INDB at April Board Trainer, to forming lasting friendships at Key Leader, I have had so many opportunities to develop as a person. If you are someone who enjoys working on a team to accomplish a common goal, then I cannot express this enough: run to become an LtG, and join an amazing group of young leaders!”

DUTIES

Lieutenant Governors are in charge of communicating with their Division and supporting them in order to make sure they reach their full potential. As an Lt. G, your duties are:

Send monthly updates with a newsletter including any information from the District your clubs need to know.

Hold five (5) Division Council Meetings with your Division.

Plan and execute a division-wide service project.

Visit each club in your division at least twice.

Attend all District Board Meetings.

Duneland Lt. G Paige Hein

Sycamore South Lt. G Samaira Lee

WHY RUN AT DLC? BULLETIN

EDITOR

"Hi everyone! I am Vivian de Toledo Krainer, your 22 23 Indiana District Bulletin Editor! If you are creative, ganized, and like playing around with graphics, this is the position for you! As the Bulletin Editor, your main duties are designing District Magazines and making graphics as needed. Becoming part of the INDB also comes with meeting new people and making unforgettable memories!"

DUTIES

The Bulletin Editor is part of the Executive Board, and they work with the Webmaster to make social media posts, graphics, and ensuring the INDB follows the Key Club International Brand Guide.

Design and publish five (5) District magazines. Publicize District events. Ensure all Indiana Key Club communication meets the Key Club Brand Guide.

Construct and use marketing strategies for all Indiana Key Club social media platforms to publicize events, increase service and fundraising, and promote the four values of Key Club.

Bulletin Editor Vivian de Toledo Krainer

WHY RUN AT DLC?

SECRETARY-TREASURER

"Hi everyone! I am Maya Narayan, your INDB 22-23 SecretaryTreasurer. You should run for this position if you are detail oriented, friendly, and love to organize! In this vital position, a few important duties are formulating the District Budget, riting meeting minutes, and communicating often with your TGs. You will also get to be a part of the Executive Board, a tight knit group of other fun leaders including the INDB Governor, Bulletin Editor, and Webmaster!"

-- Sec/Tres Maya Narayan

DUTIES

The Secretary-Treasurer is part of the Executive Board, and they take meeting minutes as well as working on the District Budget. Gather club officer information sheets.

Complete and submit Board meeting minutes to the Board and KI.

Address the District Convention at the House of Delegates with the State of the District.

Attend all District Board Meetings. Formulate and get a District Budget approved. Work with the Kiwanis District Sec/Tres to create a voucher for INDB members to be reimbursed for expenses. Encourage dues collection.

Notificate delinquent KC presidents and faculty advisors.

WHY RUN AT DLC?

GOVERNOR

-- Governor Louis Gallegos

DUTIES

The District Governor tracks the progress of the INDB and makes sure they are completing their duties to the best of their abilities. Prepare and hold a Board Training meeting at the start of the term to prepare board members for their positions. Develop an agenda and materials for quaterly Board Meetings. Provide written directives and assistance to District Committees. Hold five (5) Executive Board Meetings. Attend both the Kiwanis and the Circle K District Conventions and one (1) Board Meeting for each. Communicate twice a month with the International Trustee.

Hello Indiana! There are many reasons why someone might want to run to be the Governor of the Indiana District. Some reasons include wanting to help lead and grow the organization, wanting to serve the community, and wanting to make a difference in the world. As the Governor of the Indiana District of Key Club International, you would have the opportunity to help shape the future of the organization and make a positive impact on the lives of its members. You will be an advocate for the Indiana District, promoting its accomplishments and work to the International Council and other Districts! Plan and execute a District-wide service project.