District and International positions require a significant time commitment, and these officers must be skilled with time management. It is easy to become overwhelmed when serving at these levels of Key Club, but the work you are expected to do will not decrease. If you struggled with managing your time on the club or division level, you may need to reconsider running for higher office until you can guarantee that you are prepared to take on more responsibilities.

Key Club offers many different leadership opportunities, and although the options may seem overwhelming initially, each position is unique in its responsibilities. Before deciding what position is right for you, you must know your strengths and what aspects of Key Club you enjoy most.

• prepare and distribute communiqués to club presidents and the district board • prepare and distribute tentative dated agendas for each district board meeting • develop materials and institute a training program for district officers • provide written directives and assist district committees in their operation • attend required meetings/events • create Lieutenant Governor reporting expectations and evaluate board members’ performance • promote Kiwanis family relations • demonstrate a strong relationship with the board liaison • file all reports required by the Key Club International Office or Board within specified time limits • perform at least 50 hours of service to your home, school, or community • must have and maintain at least a “B” average

• prepare and distribute communiqués to club secretaries and communiqués to the district board • develop materials for and conduct a club secretary’s workshop at the district convention at the end of his/her term of office • distribute copies of all district board minutes to district board officers and the Kiwanis International Office • attend required meetings and events • present a secretary’s report at all official board meetings • compile the final reports of all the committees of the district board at the end of term • produce and distribute a club officer directory to clubs/district officers within specified time limits, and produce addendums to the club officer directory as needed • perform at least 50 hours of service to your home, school, or community • must have and maintain at least a “B” average

• prepare and distribute most recent monthly financial reports and dues reports to the district board • prepare and distribute communiqués to club treasurers and communiqués to the district board • send notification of delinquent dues status to Key Club presidents, school principals, and presidents of sponsoring Kiwanis clubs and faculty advisors at appropriate times • attend required meetings and events • present a treasurer’s report at all official board meetings • strive to make all communications timely, well written, free of mistakes, and follow the Key Club graphics standards • perform at least 50 hours of service to your home, school, or community • must have and maintain at least a “B” average

Time Commitment: 14 hours a week (minimum)

As chief executive, the president exercises general supervision over the work and activities of Key Club International. He or she presides over the international convention and all meetings of the Board of Trustees and the International Council. The president is the official representative of Key Club International with Kiwanis-family leadership and external agencies.

Time Commitment: 14 hours a week (minimum)

The vice president is prepared to perform the duties of the president in the event the president is unable to do so. He or she chairs at least one international committee, supports all other committee chairmen performs duties, and attends events as deemed necessary by the international president and/or board of trustees.

Time Commitment: 12 hours a week (minimum)

A trustee works with the rest of the Key Club International Board to define the administrative policies of Key Club International. He or she interprets the scope and meaning of the bylaws, carries out committee directives, and maintains consistent communication with the leadership of the districts to which he or she is assigned.