Faculty advisor Kiera Acri went with CHS Key Club members to the annual NJ District Convention in Valley Forge, PA. She and other New Jersey faculty advisors held a workshop where they discussed ways for improving participation with sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs. One goal is to make a joint project where Key Club and Kiwanis can work together.
Treasurer Natalie Ivers reported that the convention began with ceremonies, talks by NJ District Key Club Board members on their responsibilities, and Children’s Specialized Hospital presentations. Convention participants attended three workshops: (1) officer jobs (for example treasurer), (2) how to get more participation from members and (3) college transition. A subject of interest was Jersey Key Newsletter. The editor covers subjects like candidates for district board positions. For Treasurers, collecting dues is the most important job. CHS received the “early bird award” for getting people to pay their dues on time. A goal for next year is to work on a t-shirt project and to spend more time on the budget process.
President Annie Monson is making plans for next year. In the past, there have been lots of sign-up’s early in the year - then participation dwindles through the year. Ideas to consider which will spark more involvement: make meetings move, better agenda, manage the meeting location, set out snacks, advertise dates and work the calendar better. Meetings could include recognition of members with most points and there could be sporting events. Her goal is to get people really excited about being members.
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