Service Clubs
Kiwanis International developed the concept of Service Clubs to develop leadership skills and a desire for community service in schools and youth organizations. Builder's Clubs were developed for youth at the middle school level. Key Clubs were developed for the high school level. Members of both Builder's Clubs and Key Clubs are provided with training to develop the member's leadership skills. The training is woven around school and community service projects so that members will graduate with an increased appreciation of local service. The Kingsport Kiwanis Club sponsors both Builder's Clubs and Key Clubs.
A critical part of a successful Service Club is the organization sponsor. In schools, a teacher is typically the sponsor of the club, with Kiwanis being the institutional sponsor. An active Service Club carries out service projects within their school or community. The Clubs also conduct fund-raising projects to pay for the expenses associated with their service work. For example, a Key Club might decide to buy books and clothing for a student whose home has been damaged by a fire. To pay for this service project, the Club might hold a car wash or collect aluminum cans for recycling. If your school or youth organization does not have a Kiwanis sponsored Service Club and you would like more information, you can contact us by email to kingsportkiwanis@gmail.com.
A critical part of a successful Service Club is the organization sponsor. In schools, a teacher is typically the sponsor of the club, with Kiwanis being the institutional sponsor. An active Service Club carries out service projects within their school or community. The Clubs also conduct fund-raising projects to pay for the expenses associated with their service work. For example, a Key Club might decide to buy books and clothing for a student whose home has been damaged by a fire. To pay for this service project, the Club might hold a car wash or collect aluminum cans for recycling. If your school or youth organization does not have a Kiwanis sponsored Service Club and you would like more information, you can contact us by email to kingsportkiwanis@gmail.com.
Key Club News
The Kiwanis family includes members of all ages and abilities. Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs include Key Clubs for high school students. Since the first Key Club was founded in 1925, millions of members have been inspired to lead lives of significance and make the world a better place through service.
The Kiwanis Club of Kingsport sponsors multiple Key Clubs. The Kentucky-Tennessee District of the Key Club held a convention in March. Brittany Robbins is the advisor for the West Ridge High School Key Club and was awarded the Outstanding Faculty Advisor award. In addition, Angelina Kerney was recognized as the Most Outstanding Key Clubber of Division 7. Other awards received included: Dues on Time Award, Ronald McDonald House Bronze Level Award; 3rd Place in the Club Video Contest, 2nd Place in the Major Emphasis Award (Thanksgiving Food Boxes), 2nd Place in Single Service Award (Track or Treat event), and 2nd Place in Overall Achievement.
Photo (left to right) : Brittany Robbins, advisor; Felicity Staubus, junior member; Angelina Kerney, president; Isabella Keene, junior director.
The Kiwanis Club of Kingsport sponsors multiple Key Clubs. The Kentucky-Tennessee District of the Key Club held a convention in March. Brittany Robbins is the advisor for the West Ridge High School Key Club and was awarded the Outstanding Faculty Advisor award. In addition, Angelina Kerney was recognized as the Most Outstanding Key Clubber of Division 7. Other awards received included: Dues on Time Award, Ronald McDonald House Bronze Level Award; 3rd Place in the Club Video Contest, 2nd Place in the Major Emphasis Award (Thanksgiving Food Boxes), 2nd Place in Single Service Award (Track or Treat event), and 2nd Place in Overall Achievement.
Photo (left to right) : Brittany Robbins, advisor; Felicity Staubus, junior member; Angelina Kerney, president; Isabella Keene, junior director.