Key Club Information
- Basic Info
- History
- Kiwanis Family
- Division 2
- CNH District
- Convention
- Cheers
- District Project
- Major Emphasis Project
Basic Information
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What is Key Club?
Key Club is a community service organization where we work together to help out the community. If your wondering what the "Key" in Key Club stands for, its actually an acronym that stands for Kiwanis Educating Youth.
Since 1925, Key Club International has provided more than 12 million hours of service to homes, schools, and communities each year. From building bridges, to collecting over six tons of food, thousands of dollars raised for cancer research, helping eliminate iodine deficiency disorder, Key Club International plays a vital role in serving the children of the world.
The Pledge
I pledge, on my honor to uphold the objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school, and community; to serve my nation and God and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
The Motto
Caring - Our Way of Life
Mission Statement An international, student-led organization providing its members with opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership.
Vision Statement
To develop competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service.
The Core Value
Caring, Character Building, Inclusiveness, Leadership.
Key Club Colors
There are three colors that have special meaning in the Key Club World.
They are:
Blue - Unwavering Character
Gold - Service
White - Purity
The Objectives
- To develop initiative and leadership;
- To provide experience in living and working together;
- To serve the school and community;
- To cooperate with the school principal;
- To prepare for useful citizenship;
- To accept and promote the following ideals;
- To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life,
- To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships,
- To promote the adoption and application of higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship, and social contacts,
- To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship,
- To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service, and to build better communities,
- To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and good will.
History of Key Club
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Key Club's Origin
Key Club was started in May 1925 in Sacramento, California, by the local Kiwanis club. The original purpose of Key Club was to provide an active, vocational guidance program for the student body. Later, in response to many other opportunities for service in the school, Key Club began to expand. Today, Key Club is the largest high school service organization in the world. It has become the high school service club.
At the outset, Key Club grew with the help of Kiwanians who visited the Sacramento club and came away with the idea of introducing the high school service club to their own communities. This idea spread quickly, and soon Key Clubs began to form across the United States.
By 1939, Florida had enough clubs to hold a state convention and form an association of Key Clubs, thus starting the first district. In 1943, other districts, which had since formed, traveled to Florida for the first International Convention. There, Malcolm Lewis, from West Palm Beach, Florida, was elected the first International President.
Key Club experienced a banner year in 1946, during which the first Canadian club was established, and the official publication of Key Club International, KEYNOTER, was first published. Also in that year; at the convention in New Orleans, the Key Club International Constitution and Bylaws were adopted.
With the Constitution and Bylaws as a guide. Key Club International has since spread across North America and to seventeen countries, been divided into 31 districts.
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Kiwanis Family
Key Club is not the only service club under Kiwanis. Kiwanis sponsors many clubs which all work to emphasize the principle of service. All these clubs make up the Kiwanis Family.
Kiwanis International
The adult version of Key Club. This organization focuses on service and has a strong emphasis on improving the community. Kiwanis is not limited to the U.S.; it spans across the globe, helping to spread the word of service.
Key Club International
An organization led by high school students that performs service to their home, school and community. Key Club helps to build leadership skills needed for tomorrow's leaders. Like Kiwanis, Key Club spans internationally.
Circle K International
Circle K is an organization located on university campuses. High school students who make the transition to college will find Circle K similar in its dedication to service.
Builders Club
Builders Club is an organization that brings the values of Key Club to middle school students. Students are given the opportunity at this age to perform service to their school, community and peers. Builders Clubs are co-sponsored by Key Clubs around the world.
K-Kids
Even Key Club values can be exposed to people at an early age. K-Kids gives elementary school students an opportunity to learn about being a leader and build self-esteem. K-Kids are also sponsored by Key Clubs.
Aktion Club
Aktion Club is an organization that provides adults with disabilities an opportunity to perform service in their communities. Aktion Club in the newest sponsored club by Kiwanis. Key Clubs are also sponsors of Aktion Clubs.
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Division 2
Every Key Club District is broken up into Divisions and OHS Key Club belongs to Division 2. Check here to find more info on Division 2 (D2).
Each district represents a group of clubs in a certain area. OHS Key Club is part of Division 2, the home of the Kiwis.
Below is the list of clubs within Division 2:
- Alameda
- Albany
- Berkeley
- Bishop O' Dowd
- Castro Valley
- Encinal
- Hayward
- McClymonds
- Oakland High
- Oakland Technical
- Piedmont
- San Leandro
- Skyline
Officials
Like every District, a group of capable individuals must be able to communicate with the most important people, the club members. These people keep in contact with the CNH District officers and report their Division's projects. Together, they make up the Division 2 Divisional Board.
Lieutenant Governor Yingsi Zhang
Contact Info: d2ltgyingsi@gmail.com
AIM: flyinglavender
Home Club: Oakland Technical
Executive Assistant Sophia Dieu
Contact Info: sophia_dieu@hotmail.com
AIM: dorkiiedorkdork
Home Club: Oakland Technical
Secretary Bianca Dao
Contact Info: bianca_dao@yahoo.com
AIM: N/A
Home Club: Oakland Technical
Tech Chair Serene Li
Contact Info: d2.tech.chair@gmail.com
AIM: xiinxiin
Home Club: San Leandro
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CNH District
Basic Info
The CNH (Cali-Nev-Ha or California-Nevada-Hawaii) District is the largest district in the U.S. and home to the buzzin' bees. The nickname for Cali-Nev-Ha is the "CNH Bees". The slogan is "We serve, therefore, we Bee."
Their main website is located at CNHkeyclub.org.
Officials
The California-Nevada-Hawaii District is the largest district in the U.S. Strong leadership is absolutely necessary in order to run such a large district. Below are the 2009 - 2010 executive board members.
Governor Dorothy Yen kcgovernor@cnhkiwanis.org
Secretary Mandy Wong kcsecretary@cnhkiwanis.org
Treasurer Jonathan Yang kctreasurer@cnhkiwanis.org
Bulletin Editor Amanda Gobaud kceditor@cnhkiwanis.org
Convention Chair Eric Robinson kcdcon@cnhkiwanis.org
Member Recognition Chair Justin Howes kcmr@cnhkiwanis.org
Webmaster Tim Suwandhaputra kcwebmaster@cnhkiwanis.org
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Convention
Check here to find information on the Cali-Nev-Ha District Convention.
Every year, Key Clubs from around the Cali-Nev-Ha District come together to the annual Cali-Nev-Ha District Convention in the spring. Throughout the year, Key Clubs raise money in order to attend this convention. It is important that every club attend in order to represent not only their school, but also their division.
What is the purpose?
The purpose of the District Convention is to elect new district officers, teach the values of Key Club through workshops, award outstanding club achievements, and of course to meet people and have fun.
Where is it located?
This year will be host to the 64th Annual California-Nevada-Hawaii District Convention held in Sacramento, California from April 9th to 11th, 2010. The theme for this year will be "Service: A Buzz and BEEyond".
Visit the CNH Conventions page for more information.
How much does it cost?
Convention costs vary every year. The cost can be anywhere around $100 - $200. But with the help of fundraisers and grants, the price can be significantly reduced. Whenever our club has a fundraiser, it would be helpful if everyone in the club participated.
Contests and awards One way to encourage clubs to be outstanding is to reward them. Every year, the Cali-Nev-Ha District has contests for clubs as well as individuals. Some example of the contests are Website, Non-Traditional Scrapbook, Bulletin Editor, Club Video, etc.
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Cheers
How do you feel?
I feel good, oh I feel so good, UH!
I feel fine, all of the time!
Abooga! Abooga!
Abooga-ooga-ooga!
We Got Spirit
We got spirit, yes we do
We got spirit, how 'bout you?
Division 2 Cheer
Division 2 is coming through!
So whatcha gonna do??
You gotta jump back,
Clear the track!
Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!
CNH Rap
From the East to the West
You know we are the best
We're the district with the sting
And that's why we sing
We're the bees BUZZ BUZZ
We're the bees BUZZ BUZZ
It's all about the party-hardy CNH Bees
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District Project
Every year, the Cali-Nev-Ha district creates a main theme of service that clubs are recommended to follow throughout the entire year. This is called the District Project. The District Project usually focuses on five major service areas. This year's District Project is C.A.R.E..
District Project - C.A.R.E (2009-2010)
- C- ombat Poverty --------------------- November 15-21, 2009
- A- cknowledge Everyday Heroes ----- September 6-12, 2009
- R- educe Global Warming ------------ June 21-27, 2009
- E- ncourage Healthy Living ----------- January 17-23, 2010
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Major Emphasis Project
Check this page for the "Theme and Major Emphasis Program (MEP)." The major emphasis project for 2009-2010 is "Live 2 Learn."
Basic InfoAt Key Club International's first convention in 1946, the organization was given the responsibility of instituting a program that would bring together all Key Club's direct members' efforts and energies into an area that would truly make an International impact. This tradition is still followed today through the development of the Theme and Major Emphasis Program (MEP).
Children: Their Future, Our Focus logo "Children: Their Future, Our Focus" is Key Club International's Major Emphasis Program. It unites Key Clubs under the banner of service that deals with the most important part of our community, our youth. Focusing on the personal development and social interaction of children, Key Club members can help them learn through mentoring, making friends, and working together. As children are taught to work with others, Key Club members open the doors to their future.
Each year Key Club International teams up with other organizations. The Major Emphasis Program focuses on a specific organization during each season of the year. As Key Clubbers plan their club's service programming for the year, they are to keep in mind that with each new season comes a new opportunity to make a difference. Each Key Club is encouraged to participate with organizations as they join together to make a difference in the life of children.
Information supplied by WikipediaLive 2 Learn
The 2009-2010 MEP unveiled for this year is "Live 2 Learn." The MEP this year focuses on helping children to learn and grow. This program has three main focuses: Improving Student Grades, Giving Back, and Growing Together.
Visit the CNH Major Emphasis Project page for more information.Top