I hope you all had an amazing summer break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the 2025–2026 Key Club service year!
As your returning Bulletin Editor, I’m excited to bring back the Mon-Key better than ever. After learning and growing in this role last year, I’m ready to make this publication more engaging, informative, and useful for all your Key Club needs.
For those who are new or may need a refresher, the Mon-Key is our official district newsletter. It’s your go-to source for everything related to the Montana District of Key Club. Including important dates (like DCON), service ideas, leadership tips, and more. If you ever find yourself wondering what’s coming up or where to find answers, the Mon-Key is here to help.
While there are many ways to stay updated, I want this publication to be your one-stop sh f ll things Key Club.
Let’s make this a great year together
Governor Orion Walker
Hello, Montana Key Clubbers! I am Orion Walker, a Senior at Bozeman High School, and I am proud to serve as your 2024-2025 District Governor. This is my fourth year in Key Club, and I’m excited to work with all of you!
As we start the school year, I’d like to share a few of our District Board’s goals. We are focusing on increasing our membership as we are less than one hundred members away from reaching a thousand members! We are also trying to help clubs coordinate with each other to participate in larger-scale service projects.
Thank you for all the dedication, time, and energy you put into your clubs. I can’t wait to see what you accomplish as we go into this school year!
The Beginners Guide to Key Club
Key Club Member Handbook
Mission Statement: Provide service, build character
and develop leadership
Key Club is an international organization in the US, Canada, and 31 other countries. The International Board includes a President, Vice President, and 11 Trustees. Each Trustee represents 3 districts.
Districts are split into divisions. Each division is led by a student Lieutenant Governor. They enforce district policies and support clubs.
District
Key Club International has 33 districts. We are the Montana District.
Over 1,000 members across 38+ clubs.
International Club Division
Key Clubs are based in high schools or community settings.
Officers may include: President, VP(s), Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, and Class Directors.
Important
Secretary Report form - 10th of every month (the secretary report is to be filled out each month by your club secretary about what service projects and volunteering your club has done for the past month, help the district keep up with the status of each club)
Election Report form - No specific due date but needs to be turned in after electing new officers (so that the district board can contact club officers)
Early bird date dues - Nov 1
Regular date dues - Dec 1
YOF Grant - Oct 15
How much do members pay?
Key Club Dues
Key Club members in Montana pay $16 50 total, $6 50 for district dues and $10 for international dues for the 2025-2026 year. Some clubs may choose to add a small local fee on top of this amount to help cover club shirts, service projects, or other expenses, so the exact total can vary slightly from school to school.
How to pay and report dues
Club treasurers or advisors should log into Kiwanis Engage, update the club roster in the Membership Update Center, and then head to the Finance tab to generate an invoice. Dues can be paid online or by mailing a check.
Why dues matter
Paying dues keeps clubs in good standing and makes members eligible for awards, scholarships, grants, leadership roles, and conventions. Dues also fund district projects and connect Montana clubs to international service efforts like UNICEF and other global partnerships.
DistrictGoals
Improve Communication & Social Media
We’ re standardizing communication and boosting our online presence to keep members informed and engaged.
Reach 1,000 Members
Through recruitment and inclusion, we aim to grow our district to 1,000 active, passionate Key Clubbers.
Increase
Inter-Club Activities
More collaboration between clubs means stronger connections and greater impact through joint events and service.
GlobalLeadership Certificate
Key Club International offers the Global Leadership Certificate, a self-paced program with nearly 40 courses covering leadership, inclusion, civic engagement, relationship-building, and more.
You’ll learn through videos, assessments, and hands-on activities while developing key skills like emotional intelligence, empathy, and resilience, all grounded in Key Club’ s core values of fellowship, leadership, and service.
The program also includes optional opportunities such as the Master Class held during the Key Club International Convention.
Whether you're preparing for college, trade school, or the workforce, this program helps you grow as a capable and thoughtful leader.
Members can start right away if their personal emails are on their club’ s roster. Courses are available through a link in Kiwanis Connect (kiwanis.org/login).
A Home for Hope 2025-2026 Governor’s Project
It is with great pleasure that I announce the 2025-2026 Governor’s Project:AHome For Hope!
This project will focus on helping to provide two of the most vital resources for any community, access to shelter and food for those who need them. Regardless of where we come from, everyone deserves to have a safe place to rest and the ability to feed themselves. Unfortunately, too many people in Montana still struggle with a lack of these resources.
Montana currently has 40 Emergency Shelters and over 100 food banks that all work tirelessly to serve people in need. But while these organizations certainly do great jobs of helping those struggling in their communities, they still need support to be able to continue doing their work. Through A Home For Hope, our District will fundraise and volunteer with these organizations to help make sure each of them have the resources they need to continue their outreach.
Our goal as a District is to have 75% of our clubs commit 20 service hours towards this project. I have no doubt our District will rise to this opportunity with the same zeal it has used in years past. Thank you for your help and good luck this year!
WAYS TO HELP
Theproblem
In 2024 Montana had the largest % increase of homelessness
30% of shelters are over capacity
There are 50% more homeless seniors than in 2020
The average length of a stay at shelters has nearly doubled
Here’showyoucan help
Shelter & Rescue Missions
Volunteer at local shelters
Help at soup kitchens
Organize donation drives
Volunteer to sort and organize donations
Food Banks
Assist with food distribution
Fundraising Ideas
Bake sales
Dollar drives
Inter-club competitions
DISTRICTCOMMITTEES
EXECUTIVECOMMITTEE
Members: Orion, Lane, Raya
Oversee district events, projects, membership, and outreach
Host monthly office hours and support breakout sessions
Update bylaws, policies, and propose amendments
Promote transgender inclusivity at district events
Increase club attendance at YC and DCON by 5+ clubs
Manage district website and social media MEMBERSHIPDEVELOPMENT&RECRUITMENT
Members: Jasmine, Aspen, Paige, Aaron, Raya
Promote Key Club through social media, posters, and school club fairs
Engage middle schools and Builders Clubs to expand membership
Share information on upcoming events and activities
Utilize Key Club International recruitment kits
Lead social media campaigns to boost awareness
Develop promotional resources for clubs and district events
DISTRICTCOMMITTEES MTDISTRICTOFKEYCLUBBOARD
DISTRICTEVENTSCOMMITTEE
Members: Jordyn, Lane, Ezra
Plan and organize YC, DCON, Key Leader, and board meetings
Promote events with social media blitzes
Manage event details: dates, times, speakers, and workshops
Develop and maintain a yearly theme
Promote Key Leader program
Track effectiveness of promotional materials
DISTRICTPROJECTS&PLANNING
Members: Jasmine, Aaron, Raya
Organize fundraising (lanyards, bags, raffles, stickers, Upcycles, restaurant events)
Promote the Governor’s Project and fundraising competition
Highlight clubs and LTGs involved in projects
DISTRICTCOMMITTEES
K-FAMILYRELATIONS
Members: Jasmine, Paige, Evie, Louis
Connect and collaborate with Builders Club, K-Kids, and other branches
Organize joint events and presentations
Promote K-Family awareness and participation incentives
Develop 2 new K-Kids and Builders Clubs in Montana
Create and share a directory of K-Family officers for better communication
DISTRICTCOMMITTEES
MTDISTRICTOFKEYCLUBBOARD
INTERNATIONALCOMMITTEE
Members: Evie, Jordyn, Louis, Aspen, Lane
Plan future International Conventions (ICON)
Improve communication with Key Club International (KCI)
Create presentations and videos about international opportunities
Promote scholarships and the Global Leadership Certificate
Develop a student-friendly ICON guide covering scholarships, fundraising, travel, and costs
Market ICON early at YC and DCON through workshops
Support international programs like UNICEF Champion and Global Engagement Rally
Key Club Recruitment 101
Personal Invitations: Current members personallyinvite classmateswith a sincere note ortext, sharingwhy theylove KeyClub and encouragingthemto come tothe next meeting.
Offer“Membership Perks”: Mention exclusive perks like leadershiptraining, scholarship opportunities, fun events, and networking that comewith being in Key Club.
OfferIncentives: Provide small incentives like snacks, giveaways, orraffles for attendingthe first meeting orsigning up early.
MakeAnnouncements in Class:Askteachers or advisors ifyou can make quick announcements during class or homeroom about upcoming meetings or events.
Host a “Try-It-Out” Event: Invite studentsto a fun meeting oractivity wheretheycan experiencethe club without commitment, like aworkshop, game night, orservice project sampler.
Retention Plan
Hold fun, interactive meetings with guest speakers or activities
Offer a variety of service projects to suit different interests
Send monthly newsletters with updates, event reminders, and shout-outs
Maintain active social media channels and group chats Conduct regular surveys to gather member opinions Use feedback to adjust meetings, events, and communication
At the start of the year, explain member roles and benefits clearly
A Lieutenant Governor (LTG) serves as the link between district leadership and individual Key Clubs in their division. They're responsible for communication, support, event coordination, and leadership development.
Communication & Support
what is an Leadership Development
Maintain regular contact with club presidents and advisors (calls, emails, visits). Publish monthly newsletters with updates, reminders, and resources. Provide clubs with training materials and help onboard new officers.
Promote major events like District Convention (DCON), International Convention (ICON)
Event Promotion & Planning
Plan a Division Rally to build spirit and connect clubs. Help clubs participate in district/international programs like UNICEF projects and Youth Opportunities Fund grants.
Encourage members to take on leadership roles and run for district office. Mentor club officers and guide them through elections and transitions.
Track clubs’ dues payment and reporting status. Work to charter new clubs at schools without Key Club. Ensure each club submits the Annual Achievement Report and attends DCON with voting delegates. Club Growth
DO you know who’s your
1.LTG of Division 1 Ezra Graham (Frenchtown, Missoula Sentinel, Missoula Hellgate, Missoula Big Sky, Loyola-Sacred Heart, Florence, & Stevensville)
3.LTG of Division 4 Paige Anderson (Billings Senior, Billings Skyview, Billings West, Columbus, Shepherd)
4.LTG of Division 5 Aaron Ward (Miles City, Glendive, Terry, Sidney)
5.LTG of Division 6 Evie Taylor (Bozeman, Gallatin, Belgrade, Lewistown, Harlowton)
6.LTG of Division 7 Aspen Probert (Havre, Malta, Glasgow, Shelby)
7.LTG of Division 8 Louis Schreiner (Polson, Eureka, Columbia Fals)
8.LTG of Division 9 Jordyn Winkler (East Helena High, Helena High, Helena Capital, Great Falls High, & CMR High) 19
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DIVISION 1 EZRA GRAHAM
Hi! I'm Ezra Graham, and I'm the Lieutenant Governor for Division 1. I ran for the vacant seat after the District Convention to ensure that the division has a voice in the board's agenda. Here are my goals for the year:
1. Increase awareness of Board operations in Division 1
2. Recruit candidates from Division 1 to run for next year ' s board
3. Educate schools without a Key Club about the steps to become chartered
4. Facilitate collaboration and communication between Division 1 schools
5. Increase membership in existing clubs
As an at-large representative, I am not from the division. I hope to visit this year to encourage students from Missoula, Hamilton, Stevensville, Florence-Carlton, or Frenchtown to run for my position next year at the District Convention.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
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Connect with the state board: Communicating with your lieutenant governor will allow you to engage with a network of Key Clubs throughout the state as well as state and national events available for students.
02
Engage with local nonprofits: In our role as servant leaders, Key Clubs should look for needs in their community. Emailing/calling nonprofits to volunteer can help combat hunger, homelessness, loneliness, littering, and other problems in the District.
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Create materials for club meetings to provide structure. Accurately log hours, submit reports to the district on time, and read district communication to stay up to date and organized.
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DIVISION 3 JASMINE TALLON
Goals:
1. Gain members(at least ten per area)
2. Discover projects everybody can do
3. Figure out what issues each division is struggling with and how to help said issues.
4. Be able to communicate with everyone
Solutions:
1.Allow members to be able to contact each other. A group chat where each division has access to students under monitoring. Keeping up to date with the emails of the advisors as well to keep in contact.
2. Figure out if the issues to people not making the conferences is due to lack of members or if clubs are lacking knowledge.
3. Make posters and posts online to get people involved. Make Key Clubs known to people.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
How to start the service year on the right foot! Be helpful. Be mindful of new ideas. It's okay to have bad days, but
don't
let the bad days choose you. Try to avoid procrastination. Most importantly… Be YOU!
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DIVISION 4 PAIGE ANDERSON
I ran for Lieutenant Governor because I have been involved with Key Club since freshman year and wanted to do more to help serve. I also thought it would be a good experience and help build my leadership skills. Since being on the board, I have noticed that not all the clubs tend to communicate with the board, so my goal for the year will be to try to get in touch with them as much as possible. I want to do this by sending emails, arranging online meets, and connecting with clubs at Youth Conference.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
I think it is important to go to the first meetings and get to know the new people, as those are the people you will be serving with the rest of the year. Make sure any new members feel welcome so they will want to come back and your club will grow.
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DIVISION 5 AARON WARD
When I ran for office, I had two key visions for our division: to improve inter-club relations and build a truly supportive community. My hope was that by encouraging clubs to share their resources and knowledge, we could all better serve our communities. I also set a goal of opening a new Key Club in Forsyth to support the local school and community there. As my term has progressed, my vision has evolved. I've realized that my role isn't just about fostering communication between clubs; it's also about building stronger relationships with our general membership.
To achieve these goals, I plan to attend meetings and events personally, making face-to-face connections with everyone in our division. I want to be more accessible for questions and conversations. I'm also excited to share that my local Kiwanis club has committed to supporting the opening of the Forsyth club, and we will be working together to go through the necessary steps to charter it.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
Now that the school year is beginning, it's the perfect time for your club to start this service year on the right foot. I believe we should all see this year as a great opportunity—a chance to bring new ideas to life while honoring our beloved Key Club traditions. It's also an opportunity to welcome new faces and show them all the possibilities that Key Club offers. I encourage you to take this year as a chance for your club, and for each of you personally, to grow.
LTG DIVISIONAL GOALS & BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
DIVISION 6 EVIE TAYLOR
Hey Key Clubbers! I am so excited for this school year to see what we have in store for all of Key Club as a whole, but especially for Division Six! I am proud to be representing this division. I ran to be LTG 6 because this position has a lot of potential in bringing people together for causes that help support the greater community. With pooled resources, I think it is possible to create not only a major impact, but one that can continue in future years to come. This year, I hope we can improve the communication channels throughout Division Six and get to know each other a lot better. I have noticed how difficult it is to get in touch with many advisors, and especially student leaders. I hope this year to create connections that will last, because in order to make the bare levels of change and to work on projects together, it is necessary to have a line of communication with one another.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
Reach out! Don’t hesitate to contact myself, or any member of the board if any questions arise or to get connected. I would like to shout out Fergus High School for reaching out and stating how they are working on improving their club and getting more involved this year!
Report what your club has been up to for each Mon-Key! Don't forget to send in photos of the activities your school Key Club has been up to.
Work out your own goals for what you individually and as a group want to accomplish this Key Club year!
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DIVISION 7 ASPEN PROBERT
Hello, my name is Aspen Probert, and I am the new LTG of Division 7! My goal for Division 7 is to increase communication and to solidify plans to have our schools work together in service projects and fundraising! Since joining the board, I have realized that our clubs need to promote and invite others to join Key Club to help and serve others. I hope to accomplish these goals by working together using social media! I would love to be able to have an easy and quick way to contact the clubs and their members through Instagram, Facebook, text, or email! I would love for Division 7 to increase and grow our Key Clubs and community with posters, Invitations, and influence from us doing good in our communities.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
Start by creating posters to capture others' attention in our school, or consider holding a fun introductory meeting to get other members off to a strong start! If you are an officer, please make sure you ' re doing your reports and submit them. I will totally help if you have any questions! When creating your first plan of the year for a fundraiser, please feel free to reach out and let me know the awesome goals so I can jot them down, so we can look back on all the progress, the amount fundraised, and where the proceeds were distributed! Please reach out to me if anything. I love to be in contact with everyone!
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DIVISION 8 LOUIS SCHREINER
Hello my name is Louis Schreiner your LTG for Division 8 for the 25-26 school year. My goals this year are to start new Key Clubs in the flathead, focusing on Kalispell and Whitefish. I ran for LTG mainly because I wanted to be a bigger part of something that mattered and I just love helping people. Since I’ve been on the board I’ve noticed that I have one of the bigger divisions and not that many key clubs, which is why starting new clubs is my main goal. I’m going to get in contact with the schools in the flathead and if I’m able to get an advisor, I believe from the amount of kids at the school there would be more than enough kids that would want to join.
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
To start off the service year on the right foot you need to get your dues paid and meet with your club as soon ASAP.
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9 JORDYN WINKLER
Hi! My name is Jordyn Winkler and I’m from Great Fa position because there was an opening that needed filled and I wanted to be able to be a part of Key Club on a higher level! I’ve been in my school’s club since I was a freshman and I’ve held a few positions over the past 4 years. My goals for this year are to really connect with the Helena and Great Falls schools and ensure that each club is operating smoothly! I also want my clubs to intermingle with each other in their towns! I think getting to know your fellow club members and working with each other to achieve a bigger goal is what Key Club is all about! I’m going to accomplish this by sending out recommendations on how to get to know other clubs, as well as checking in regularly!
BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS
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Have your first meeting and make it fun! Try to bring in 5 new faces and introduce them to what we are all about here!
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Set goals and plans to achieve said goals for the months and year ahead as officers in your club!
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Set a schedule for the whole group and officer meetings and stick to it!
Help build the Start Strong: Zambia project. Start planning a fun club activity, whether it’s going door-to-door or hosting a Trunk or Treat.
$20 provides four children with early childhood stimulation materials and toys, and $57 can provide three children with quality home-based early childhood development services.
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND
October is right around the corner, and so is the first Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) deadline! The YOF offers grants ranging from US$250 to US$2,000 to support Key Club projects that address community needs and enhance your service impact. Applications for the first cycle are due by October 15.
