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Serving the Children of the World

Why do we need to build new clubs?

We Build New Clubs…

• To fill needs in a community.• To provide community members

opportunities for fellowship and service.

• The number one reason we build new clubs is……

To serve more children in more places.

A look back2000-01 administrative year, 292 new clubs were organized

Of those 292 clubs:* Only 110 of the 292 clubs, or 38%, are still

active.* 76 of the 110 clubs, or 69%, are under

charter strength.* Of those 76 clubs, 40 clubs (53%) have

between seven and 15 members.* Only 17 of those 76 clubs, or 22%, have 30 or

more members.

Why do new clubs fail?New clubs fail because the club:

1. Is built too small.2. Lacks an initial service project.3. Lacks money/funds.4. Fails to train all officers, board

members and club members.5. Receives poor mentoring of the club

by sponsoring club.

Rx for Success

Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Form new club team

You are not alone!• Lieutenant governor• Together Achieving Growth (TAG)

team• Sponsoring Kiwanis club

Step 2: Site Survey• Research demographics of the

community.• Determine community needs.• Identify community leaders.

Step 3: Connect to the community

Determine the type of club:Classic Kiwanis clubYoung Professional clubFamily clubGolden K clubEthnic clubMilitary Base club

Keep an open mind.

Step 3: Connect to the community

Develop a core prospect list of community leaders• School Superintendent • Chamber of Commerce members• Bank presidents• Clergy• City administrators, township and county officials• Department of family and social services• Law enforcement officials• Members of the local media• Organizations that benefit from Kiwanis service, such as

the YMCA or Boy’s and Girl’s Clubs

Step 4: Recruiting •Train team on Sunday afternoon.•Schedule appointment with Superintendent of Schools. •Recruit by networking•Recruit all week, usually four to five days, and follow up on all referrals.•Charter members should continue to recruit new members. • Set a target number of new members to meet or exceed by Charter Night.

Step 4: Recruiting Dialogue

•“Referred by…”•“Are you familiar with Kiwanis?”•Changing Tomorrows Today brochure•Application & Check (Shhhhhhh!)•Ask for referrals

Referrals are bestOther Ideas:•Key Club and Circle K club alumni and their parents •Former Kiwanis members•Referrals from other clubs in the division•The newspaper•Phone and church directories•New resident list•Sports league rosters

Step 4: Recruiting

Step 5: Organization Conduct the first pre-organizational meeting when you have a minimum of 25 completed applications and checks.

Sample agenda:• Introductions.• Select a nominating committee.• Explain the process of forming the club and timetable.• Get commitments from any prospects in attendance.• Challenge the new club to grow. Set a target number of members to achieve by charter night event.

• Provide orientation for all members

• Train club officers, board of directors, and committee chairpersons and invite all club members to attend.

Step 6: Educate and Train

Step 7: Support and Mentor

• Select a Club Counselor • Charter night• Silent auction• Service project• Sponsoring club support

Timeline• Plan the work and work the plan.• Maximum of 2 months from site

survey to charter night.• Keep enthusiasm high. • Maintain momentum.

Rewards