ABOUT THE NEW YORK DISTRICT

The New York District consists of 28 divisions and is served by 7 dedicated executive officers and 28 lieutenant governors. We are the second-largest single-state district and the fourth-largest district in Key Club International.

Key Club International, a service leadership program of Kiwanis International, is the oldest and largest service organization for high school students and gives its members opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership skills. Starting in California in 1925, Key Club today thrives on more than 5,000 high school campuses with a total membership of more than 225,000 students in 38 countries.  NYDKC currently stands at more than 12,000 members!

2025 Leadership Training Conference (LTC)

Come join the oldest and largest service organization for students and celebrate the opportunities members receive. Key Clubbers build character, develop leadership skills, make new friends, and raise funds for the sole purpose of giving back to the community. Clubs gain recognition for their efforts, win awards, and partake in activities taking place in Albany!

March 28 – 30, 2025

International Convention (ICON)

The 100th Annual Key Club International Convention (ICON) and New York Tour will be held in Orlando, Florida for over 800 students. And guess what? The chance to go to DISNEY WORLD along with it! Here is your opportunity to meet hundreds of Key Clubbers from around the world, obtain additional training, attend workshops to help further develop your leadership skills, gain insights into service project ideas that can be brought back to your club, be recognized for your club’s or district’s achievements, elect the 2025-2026 International Board, and dance Saturday night away!  Don’t miss out on the most amazing Key Club event of the year!

All Key Club members and advisors are welcome to attend, as well as chaperones over the age of 21 who have completed our Youth Protection training and undergone an approved background check.

July 2024

DISTRICT PROJECT

The 2025-2026 District Project will once again be chosen by the New York District membership.  This year, finalists for your consideration are:

Read more about each charity via the links above and be on the lookout for your opportunity to cast your vote!!

BALLOT COMING SOON!

GOVERNOR’S PROJECT

One Tree Planted is an environmental nonprofit that is dedicated to making it simple for anyone to help the environment. Our simplified donation process and global reach has helped us build a movement of supporters who believe in the power of trees.

Learn More!

SAVE THE DATE!

LEADERSHIP TRAINING CONFERENCE 2026

MARCH 13 – 15, 2026

CROWNE PLAZA DESMOND HOTEL – ALBANY, NY

Leadership is more than just actions, leadership is also a passion. I am proud to be given the honor to celebrate the motivation and power of the influential individuals who aim to make a difference in their homes, schools, and communities. The sky’s the limit, New York District; we are working to make a lasting impact for a better world.

– Anastasia Ababiy