Hello, PNW Key Clubbers!
I hope you have all had a smooth transition into the new school year and have been able to balance your school and personal life so far. The beginning of the school year can be stressful for us all, and I would like to share some advice from Key Club International. They can help ensure you have a successful school year:
Additionally, I would like to direct you to our PNW Key Club Linktree. This comprehensive resource contains our latest resources and registration forms for annual PNW events. This resource is not one you want to look past, so make sure to check it out.
Finally, it’s already time to start thinking about collecting dues for the 2023-2024 year because the Member Update Center (MUC) is now open. Make plans now with your advisors for finalizing your club roster in the MUC and submitting payment to Key Club International. Clubs that ensure their payment is received by Key Club International no later than Wednesday, November 1st, will qualify for an early bird dues banner patch and special benefits at DCON 2024. Please remember that only your club secretary and advisors can access the MUC to finalize your roster, so make sure to work with them and your school’s bookkeeper to ensure a smooth dues payment process. If you have any questions on the MUC, please contact Kiwanis International’s Member Services Team at 1-800-KIWANIS.
If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, please never hesitate to reach out to me at governor@pnwkeyclub.org or through Instagram @nolastenstrom. Keep working to recruit new members and build your community impact!
The PNWOF Application is OPEN. The Pacific Northwest Opportunities Fund (PNWOF) is a grant provided by the District to assist with funding a club’s service project or fundraiser. The grant amount can range from $100 to $1,000 and can cover up to 2/3 of the anticipated cost of the project. The grant opened on Friday, September 1st, and closes on Tuesday, October 31st, 2023, and can be found on our District’s Website. Begin planning your service projects and thinking about your application now! If you have any questions about the PNWOF application or grant, please contact PNWOF Committee Chair Eric Li at pnwof@pnwkeyclub.org.
Register for the upcoming PNWOF Webinar on Thursday, September 28th at 7 PM HERE, where you will hear tips and tricks from past grant recipients. If you are interested in learning more about the application process, please take a look at the PNWOF Summer Webinar recording or contact PNWOF Chair Eric Li at pnwof@pnwkeyclub.org.
Want to lead a workshop at the District Convention (DCON) 2024 in Portland, OR, March 8-10th at the Portland Convention Center? The DCON Committee is looking for workshop presenters! Please fill out this form, outline a detailed plan for your workshop, and answer some critical questions!
The DCON Committee will be reading over each application in an unbiased and open-minded manner. We are excited to see what you all have in store for us. Don’t hesitate to contact Sweta Puru at convention@pnwkeyclub.org if you have any questions.
Please fill out this form by Thursday, November 2nd, at 11:59 PM!
The VING Project provides students with the opportunity to give someone in their life who needs a little help $1000 by submitting a brief nomination video. The only guidelines are that the nominee must be over the age of 18, living in the US, not family, and struggling with finances. Watch THIS quick video to see what The VING Project is all about! To nominate someone, go to vingproject.org/nominate-now and type PNW Key Club under “Where did you hear about VING?” To learn more about the VING Project and its mission, click the link below!
Ready to grow the Membership and your Kiwanis Family? Join the Membership Growth and Reactivation and Kiwanis-Family Relations Committee on Wednesday, October 4th, at 7 PM for their Unlocking Success Webinar!
Learn more about sponsoring clubs, recruiting members, connecting with your K-FAM, and more! Make sure to register through HERE before October 2nd at 11:59 PM to attend.
Contact MGRC Chair Keera Michie (membership@pnwkeyclub.org) or K-FAM Chair Kaitlin Medina (kfam@pnwkeyclub.org) if you have any questions. Look forward to seeing you there!
The Membership Growth and Reactivation Committee (MGRC) has been working hard to gather and create resources that will help your club prosper and grow when the new school year begins! To make things easy for you, they have created a Linktree that includes tips, tricks, and tools needed to help your club see growth this service year. These resources include guides on how to recruit 8th graders, conduct your club meetings, and much more. The MGRC Committee will continue to share and make resources throughout the year, so make sure to stay up to date by bookmarking the Linktree, which can be found below! If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions for the MGRC Committee, please don’t hesitate to contact our MGRC Chair, Keera Michie, at membership@pnwkeyclub.org
Do you want to learn how to make a real impact – the kind that changes lives and improves the world? Through the Global Leadership Certificate Program, you’ll learn how to get your voice heard and your community’s concerns met. With 39 different courses being offered based on Key Club’s core values of fellowship, leadership, and service, it is guaranteed that this program will not only help you stand out as a candidate for post-secondary education/employment – it will help you become a stronger leader and change maker.
We are pleased to report that nearly all divisions have Lieutenant Governors now, some for the first time in many years. This is all thanks to the help of the advisors and Key Clubbers who nominated eligible students. However, we still need your help! Lieutenant Governors are vital to the health of each Key Club division and serve as the critical connection between the club and district levels. Clubs in divisions that have no Lieutenant Governors lack a consistent source of relevant updates, resources, and leadership.
The following divisions have Lieutenant Governor vacancies.
- Division 9
- Division 52
- Division 76
- Division 78
If you or anyone you know is from one of these divisions and is interested in serving as a Lieutenant Governor during the 2023-2024 year, please contact me at governor@pnwkeyclub.org or District Administrator Brian Egger at administrator@pnwkeyclub.org for more information. I can assure you that serving on the District Board is an incredible experience and will help you develop your leadership skills.