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District governor’s duties

The district governor provides guidance and leadership for the entire district and the district officers and committee chairmen. This role is charged with numerous training responsibilities and communication tasks, as well as building new clubs and supporting recruitment efforts.

Duties and responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute at least four newsletters to club presidents and at least 10 monthly newsletters to the district board. Cover important topics in a timely manner, including:
  o Major Emphasis Program
  o Youth Opportunities Fund
  o Kiwanis family
  o New-club building
  o District convention
  o International convention
• Prepare and distribute tentative dated agendas for each district board meeting.
• Develop materials and institute a training program for district officers, preferably before the international convention, covering these topics:
  o Major Emphasis Program
  o Youth Opportunities Fund
  o Kiwanis family
  o Planning service projects and programs
  o Suggested calendar
  o Position responsibilities
  o Emphasis on club building and reactivation
  o Guidelines for divisional meetings
• Provide written directives and assist district committees in their operation.
  o Appoint at least the following standing committees:
  o Public Relations
  o Kiwanis Family Relations
  o Major Emphasis Program
  o Appoint convention committees as needed.
  o Thoroughly explain committee responsibilities.
  o Schedule committee meetings at district board meetings.
  o Provide follow-up directives on a quarterly basis.
  o Implement use of a committee report form and record in district minutes.
• Attend the following gatherings:
  o District convention at the beginning and end of term
  o Governor/Administrator Training Conference
  o Governor’s forum at the international convention
  o All district board meetings
  o Kiwanis district convention or mid-winter conference
  o Circle K International district convention
• Promote new clubs and club membership growth.
• Promote dues collection
• Participate in the following meetings/events:
  o Kiwanis Governor
  o CKI Governor
  o Kiwanis District Board Meeting
  o CKI District Board Meeting
  o Hold a district-wide Kiwanis-family event
• Demonstrate a strong relationship with the board liaison.
  o Provide written directives for the board liaison outlining how he/she can assist the district.
  o Provide time at board meetings for board liaison’s report.
  o Communicate at least two times per month with the board liaison.
  o Provide opportunity at the district convention for the board liaison to address the entire convention.
• File all reports required by the Key Club International Office or Board within specified time limits.
• Contact the administrator prior to each board meeting to prepare the agenda and communicate at least three times per month with the administrator.
• Strive to make all communications timely, well written, free of mistakes and follow the Key Club graphics standards.

In order to earn the “Distinguished District Governor’s Award,” the district governor should fulfill the above expectations, hold the office for at least 10 months and perform at least 50 hours of service to home, school and community through Key Club activities.

For specific deadlines and point values, please see “Distinguished District Governor’s Award” section of the Key Club Guidebook.

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