Kiwanis clubs offer training to sponsored organizations

All newly elected officers for Kiwanis-sponsored organizations and programs should be trained, and that training frequently comes from the club’s sponsoring Kiwanis club. “It is best to provide training shortly after elections occur,” says Tony Cooper, growth manager for Kiwanis International’s sponsored organizations and programs.

Clubs and their committees receive training, often on a weekend, and each job has specific points that are emphasized. Bulletin editors, for example, might learn about how to publicize their meetings; treasurers might receive tips on how to prepare the budget to present to the board for approval; and the president might find information on how to set agendas and plan ahead.

Each club goes about its training a little differently, depending on what the needs are.

One example of training that worked well, Tony says, occurred among Southport High School Key Club leaders in Indianapolis. The officers and board members met with their Perry Twp.-Indianapolis Kiwanis counterparts to learn more about each job. Breaking into these smaller groups works well and gives each student the chance to ask more questions relating specifically to his or her job from adults who perform virtually the same tasks.

Two resources, the Faculty Advisor Resource Guide and the Kiwanis Sponsorship Resource Guide, help prepare enrollees for this training experience. Order yours by contacting the Kiwanis International Office’s Member Service Department at 317-875-8755, ext. 390.