TOP 10 QUESTIONS ABOUT KEY LEADER

1) What is KEY LEADER?
KEY LEADER is Kiwanis International’s new leadership education program for students, primarily in high school. Its mission is to provide a “life-changing experience that inspires young people to achieve their personal best through service leadership.”

2) Who can attend at KEY LEADER event?
Most of the events are designed for students who have at least completed the 8th grade through 12th grade students. Four events (Washington, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Georgia) will also include Circle K members. These events are open to all students-those currently in a Kiwanis student group or students not in a group, with no limit on participants from the same school.

3) What is the time schedule for the weekend?
Students will arrive for registration from 4-6 p.m. on a Friday afternoon and depart after 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. All their lodging, meals, and activities will be at the event site during that time. All sites are listed on the Key Leader Web site.

4) What are the activities of a KEY LEADER weekend?
The students will have large and small group activities, with a combination of information, discussion, interactive events, and audio-visual presentations. In every weekend there will be lots of fun with new friends.

5) What adults will be present during the weekend?
A professional facilitator who brings excellent experience working with young people to the program, and has successfully completed a training course on the curriculum will lead the weekend. Each Kiwanis district will also have trained adult volunteers present to coordinate the logistics and supervision of the young people. Kiwanis International will have completed a limited criminal history background check on all the adults who are present for the weekend.

6) What is the cost for the weekend?
The all-inclusive cost will be US$150 for each student. A school, Kiwanis club, a community organization, church group, family, or others can pay that cost.

7) Are there any special discounts currently available?
Through a generous grant from the Kiwanis International Foundation, the first 1000 members of Key Club who register for a 2006 event will receive a $25 discount.

8) Are there Student Facilitator positions in Key Leader?
Yes, for students in 11th and 12th grade who previously attended a KC Weekend, a Key Leader event or who are in a Key Club Leadership role. There is a separate application available here.

9) How do students register for an event?
Click here. Students can then complete a form with basic information, including their e-mail address. They will also need to list the Nominator (an adult who recommends them for the program) and the Sponsor (the adult or organization who is paying their fee). After completing this form, the registration can be paid right away with credit card, or an invoice will be sent to the student, the nominator and sponsor. That invoice needs to be completed with payment either by check or credit card before a student will be accepted into the program.

10) How do you find out more information on Key Leader?
Click here. Here you will find a listing of all 2006 events—dates, locations, and District Chairpersons with an e-mail link to communicate with that person. There is also an e-mail connection to direct questions to the Key Leader staff at Kiwanis International.

For general information on the program, contact
Dick Peterson, Key Leader Manager at 317-875-8755, ext 330
For information on registration or event site, contact
Erin Fischer, Key Leader Specialist at 317-875-8755, ext.268