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KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

Key Club is a global organization with clubs in 45 countries. As a student-led organization Key Club int. strives to teach leadership and build character through service, and although it is student-led adult administrators are available to aid. Students have the opportunity to practice leadership through officer roles, from club president, secretary, treasurer, editor, etc. to divisional lieutenant governor to district executive officer to international trustee and president. These roles give the chance for students to create incredible impact. Students can participate in programs that recognize their achievements and enhance a variety of skills. Key Club also partners with other organizations such as UNICEF and Erika's Lighthouse.

DIVISION 72

Individual school clubs are organized into divisions led by a lieutenant governor (LTG), we are part of division 72 along with Crescent Valley, Lebanon, South Albany, Sweet Home, and West Albany. The mascot is a river otter and the colors are green and blue, when clubs attend Key Club events they show spirit through their mascot with spirit sticks, shirts, and pins!

PNW KEY CLUB

Divisions are organized into districts led by an executive board which usually has a district governor, treasurer, secretary, and editor. Our club and the rest of Oregon are part of the Pacific Northwest District along with Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, Northern California, and the Panhandle of Idaho.

KIWANIS FAMILY

Kiwanis is comprised of adult volunteers and works with Key Clubs and others in service. It was founded in 1915 and can be found in 80 nations today. This global organization of volunteers includes Circle K International, Aktion Club, Builders Club, and K-kids, opportunities to provide service in all walks of life. We have our very own Kiwanis Club here in Corvallis.

Key Club Slang

Key Club 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 world;

and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.​

 

Key Club Motto -  "Caring - our way of life"​

 

Dues - To be an official Key Club member you must pay a fee of $15.50, our club can cover this cost if need be.​

 

DCON - District convention, every year the PNW district holds a weekend-long convention with speakers, workshops, mingling, divisional spirit, and more. It is a great chance to learn how to improve your club and meet other Key Clubbers.​

 

ICON - Basically a longer DCON at an international level where Key Clubbers travel as districts instead of divisons.​

 

PNWOF - The Pacific Northwest Opportunities Fund, is a program for dues-paid clubs in the district to apply for a grant to fund a large-scale service project, amounts range from $100 to $1,000.

 

​YOF - Youth Opportunities Fund, a grant for up to $2000 for a service project that a club doesn’t have the funds to execute.​

 

SEAD initiative - Support, Empower, Act, and Destigmatize, is the 2024 - 2025 district project with the goal to end Youth Houselessness.​

 

OTC - Officer Training Conference, held after officer elections for new officers to learn more about their new roles.​

 

PCM - President Council Meeting, happens once a month between club presidents and their LTG. ​

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LTG - Lieutenant Governor, all LTGs with the executive board make up the district board.

 

Execs - A nickname for the PNW District executive board. 

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