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Everything you need toknow to keep members in

the seats

Hook, Line, andSinker


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Retaining members is one of the most difficulttasks a Circle K club faces. Whether its a lack ofservice projects, bad weather, or disjointedcommunication between officers and members,

any of these things could cause potential membersto lose interest.

But dont worry! There are several ways you can

keep members coming back to your club meetingsand participating in service projects.

I dont know what todo!


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Concisely inform membersabout upcoming serviceprojects and districtevents.

Discuss previous service

projects by having thosewho participated saysomething theyliked/disliked about theprojects.

Have a mini project orgame ready. That way,your members can attendmeetings to obtaininformation and still doservice!

Bring a dessert that youbuy or make yourself. It

Invite any members ofnearby K-family branchesto your meetings, as wellas your clubs advisor.This simultaneously

teaches K-family relationsand shows members thatothers care about themand their clubs success.

Host alternative meetingtimes at lunch for

members who cant makeregular meetings. This isalso a great way to knowmembers on a morepersonal level.

Interesting Meetings


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Its important to have awide variety of serviceprojects to keep everyoneinterested.

You can try to have morethan one service projectgoing on during the week,so that all members havesomething to do.

Plan joint service projectswith other clubs (Habitatfor Humanity, other K-family clubs, etc.); this alsoincreases your exposure inthe community.

Groups or Themes for ServiceProjects

The environment

Senior citizens

Children Holidays, especially those

at the end of the calendaryear

Those who are

impoverished or homeless Projects to benefit our

service partners (BetterWorld Books, UNICEF,March of Dimes, Students

Team Up to Fight HungerS U H

Varied Service Projects


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Try to have at least a fewsocials each month.

Socials can be really simple;you dont need to plan a hugeparty or take a trip

somewhere. Get a mascot for your club and

let your members keep it for afew days or a week. Takepictures of your mascotvolunteering at your clubsprojects.

Celebrate members birthdays(by month or semester)

Member of the Monthprogram: Give one or two

deserving members a rewardfor the hard work they did

Some Social Ideas Have a potluck dinner or eat

out at a restaurant

Ice/roller skating

Board game night Make smores, brownies, or

cookies

Have a dance party!

Go camping or hiking, if

possible Attend a home game of your

universitys sports teams, orwatch one on TV together

Movie or TV DVD night

Wii/X Box/Playstation 3 night

Socials and Other FunStuff


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Remember.

KEEPRECRUITING!

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Its so important to touchbase with your members,faculty advisor, andKiwanis advisor on aregular basis.

You can communicate asoften as you deemnecessary.

This also applies to peoplein the community and oncampus. This is a goodtime for recruitment and

lets everyone know whatyour club is up to.

Methods ofCommunication

Email

Telephone (call or text)

Visit

Club or district newsletter

Skype, AIM, Facebook, etc.

Posters and flyers

Chalk the sidewalk Campus radio or television

station

Collaborate on serviceprojects with other clubs or

organizations

Communication


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Communication forEveryone

General information

Meant for more than a few

people Choose a method where

information can be quicklydistributed to lots ofpeople.

Examples:Mass email

TeleconferenceBanners/posters/fliers

Facebook group

Specific Communication Detailed information

Meant for one to fivepeople

Choose a method that ismore personal and focusesmore attention on therecipient

Examples:Telephone call

Skype or Facebook chat

Personal email

Visit

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There are several ways to take

your Circle K membership tothe next level.

Here are a few ways to get you

started.

More Than a Member


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District and International Level Become a member of the district board

(Lieutenant governor, committee chair, bulletin

editor, etc.) Participate in district events

Be a subcommittee chair or member on the districtor international level

Attend international conferences and events Run for an international position

If none of the above suit you, run for office on the

club level!

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Helpful Resources

Your district board: They can answer your questionsand provide input on your recruitment measures.

Your club advisor: He can make you aware ofrecruitment opportunities on campus and in the

community, as well as helping you facilitate them. Circle K website: Has several downloadable pieces on

club building, fun service projects, Key to College, andmuch more!

http://slp.kiwanis.org/CircleK/Resources.aspx Carolinas Circle K website: Includes a comprehensive

manual on membership development and education,Key to College presentation, and Monthly MemberEducation materials.

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Live to serve,Love to serve.

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