Mission and values
Objects of Key Club International
- To develop initiative and leadership.
- To provide experience in living and working together.
- To serve the school and community.
- To cooperate with the school principal, if applicable.
- To prepare for useful citizenship.
- To accept and promote the following ideals:
- To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than the material values in life.
- To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
- To promote the adoption and the application of higher social, business and professional standards.
- To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, active and serviceable citizenship.
- To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service and to build better communities.
- To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill.
- To promote diversity, equity and inclusion.
Core Values
- Leadership: Leadership is grounded in humility and service to others. A true leader listens, recognizes and empowers.
- Character building: Character is built by everyday acts of kindness, integrity and teamwork to grow stronger relationships and communities.
- Caring: Compassion for others is a cornerstone of the Key Club experience, inspiring action and service to one’s community.
- Inclusiveness: We welcome people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to join in serving and making a positive difference in our world.
Pledge
I pledge, on my honor,
to uphold the Objects of Key Club International;
to build my home, school and community;
to serve my nation and world;
and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
