ABOUT US
WHAT WE STAND FORmission statementKey Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
visionWe are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide.
core valuesThe core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.
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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.
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Caring–Our Way of Life
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WHAT WE DO
Key Club International is the high school organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. As a whole, Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out its mission to serve the children of the world. In particular, high school student members of University City Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. Furthermore, members learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels.
HOW KEY CLUB WORKS
Key Club International is a self-governing, student-led organization. Each year, Key Club members elect their student officers at club, district and international levels during club meetings and district and international conventions. Members receive guidance and support from adult volunteers, including Kiwanis advisors, faculty advisors and district administrators. Additionally, the Key Club International staff trains and assists the district governors and international board members. The organization is funded by nominal dues paid by every member.
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Individual Key Clubs belong to divisions, which belong to districts, which comprise Key Club International.
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There are 33 organized districts. Each district, normally defined by state or nation, tends to match a similar Kiwanis district and is led by a governor, who is elected by delegates at the annual district convention.
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There are 33 organized districts. Each district, normally defined by state or nation, tends to match a similar Kiwanis district and is led by a governor, who is elected by delegates at the annual district convention.
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A region is a grouping of divisions in one area. One or two Kiwanis members are assigned as Region Advisors to assist the Lieutenant Governors in leading the clubs they serve.
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Districts are divided into regions, which are then divided into divisions and each division has a lieutenant governor, a student leader who carries out the district’s policies and provides support to the clubs.
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Key Clubs are established in a high school or equivalent institution. A community-based club also may be chartered. Elected officers can include president, one or more vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, editor and one director from each class.
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CNH District
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Region 2
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Division 21
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Established in 1952, the California-Nevada-Hawaii District (CNH) is the first and largest district in Key Club International. It consists of all Key Clubs in the states of California, Nevada, and Hawaii. The official CNH District mascot is the bee because its members are continually "buzzing for service" every day, all year long. Currently, the Cali-Nev-Ha has over 45,000 Key Club Members from 736 clubs in 18 regions, and 74 divisions! Our current District Executive Board consists of:
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Region 2 is the main region in the San Diego County. Collectively, Regions 1 and 2 are known as Region 1.5, when collaborating on certain service/Key Club projects. Our Region Advisor is Mr. Timothy Cunning. The divisions in our Region are:
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The Division 21 Hippos are a group of clubs scattered throughout San Diego County. Division 21 is in Region 2, in the Cal-Nev-Ha District. There are 13 official clubs in Division 21:
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UNIVERSITY CItY key club
Founded January 12, 1982, one year after the school opened, University City Key Club has been serving the greater San Diego County for over 3o years. Although there is no denying its turbulent history, the club has contributed tens of thousands of volunteer service to various organizations benefiting causes such as the Arthritis Foundation, Friends of Rose Canyon, and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The club has worked extensively with its home school, University City High School, as well as its surrounding neighbors Curie Elementary School and Standley Middle School on the improvement of the community as a whole. At the moment, the club has 97 official paid members- each as passionate, dedicated, and hard-working as those who came before them. With service projects held almost every week, University City Key Club stays true to its motto, "Caring-Our way of life."
KIWANIS FAMILYKiwanis International is formed by several branches, collectively known as the "Kiwanis Family". Key Club International is only one of the several branches of the Kiwanis Family. Kiwanis family branches include:
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la jolla kiwanis clubThe La Jolla Kiwanis Club carries out its mission of "Serving the Children of the World" on a daily basis. Their aim is to foster a better, healthier community to serve the needs of all children. They raise funds through a variety of community-based projects such as the La Jolla Half Marathon, La Jolla Pancake Breakfast, La Jolla Junior Olympics, and other events.
We raise money through our main fund raising event the La Jolla Half Marathon. In addition to University City Key Club, they generously sponsor La Jolla Key Club as well as hundreds of other non-profit organizations. |
*All information courtesy of Key Club International (www.keyclub.org), CNH Key Club (www.cnhkeyclub.org), and Kiwanis International (www.kiwanis.org)