Carolinas District Club Coaching Day

January 21, 2017  8:00 am - 4:00 pm

The first of similar events to be offered throughout the district this year, this club coaching day brings essential club excellence training to clubs to help them become stronger and more effective in providing service to their communities and to establish links between the clubs and individuals who can advise and assist them in their efforts.

This event is specifically designed to be:

• Accessible (located close to the clubs within driving distance),
• Affordable (costing only a minimal amount for food and materials), and
• Substantive (offering high-quality information in an interactive format).

We intend this event, and those like it, to be the most valuable club strengthening activity of the year for every club in the Carolinas.

Who Should Attend?  Any Kiwanian in the Carolinas District is welcome to attend.  But, every club within a two-hour driving radius of Wilmington, NC should plan to have representatives attend this event.  Club officers, Board members and committee chairs will find the material offered here particularly useful.  However, any member will benefit from the information being presented.

Why Is This Important?  Every club, regardless of size or strength, can grow and become stronger, and more effective in serving the youth of their communities.  This may be your only opportunity this year to get all this information in one place, on one day, close to home, and easily affordable.

Kids Need Kiwanis! 

And, Kiwanis Needs Stronger, More Effective Kiwanis Clubs.

What Does It Cost?  This event will cost $25 per person plus the investment of your time and energy.  It doesn’t get any more affordable than this! 

Deadline to register:  Wednesday January 18

There will be on-site registration on the day of the event for $30, if you can come but haven't registered, call Leah Moretz immediately at 800-739-1827.

Program Overview

Program Descriptions

Keynote Address

“The 5 Elements of Successful Kiwanis Clubs.”  Successful Kiwanis clubs worldwide all share 5 important elements.  Learn what they are and why it is critical that your club embrace all 5 in order to succeed in its mission of providing service to your community.

Track 1: Service Growth

“Rediscovering Your Community.”  Communities and community needs are constantly changing.  Find out how your club can gather the information it needs to assess what the community needs and how your club can best meet those needs.

“The Power of SLPs.”  Service Leadership Programs (SLPs) and branded service activities are the “crown jewels” of Kiwanis.  SLPs not only serve the youth of your community in ways that no other programs do, they help bring new members and new vitality to your club.  Learn how to start, expand or improve your club’s sponsorship of these vital gems.

“Unique Programs You Can Replicate.”  Strong Kiwanis clubs all have one or more projects that they are uniquely known for in their community.  Find out about some of these “signature projects” and learn how you can start one of your own.

“Strategies for Community Partnerships.”  Together we can do more.  Discuss strategies for forming partnerships with others in your community to expand your fundraising and service impact beyond your own membership.

Track 2: Membership Growth

“The Role of the Membership Chair.”  The club membership chair has become one of the most critical members of the club leadership team.  A strong, energetic membership chair is critical, not just to recruiting new members, but also to ensuring members are engaged and active in service, feel valued for their contributions and are eager to remain with the club.

“Recruiting Strategies.”  Opportunities and methods for attracting new members to a club have grown dramatically in recent years.  This session will explore both new and time-tested strategies for inviting new members to engage in Kiwanis service.

“Engaging and Retaining Members.”  Members will not stay with a club for long unless they are engaged in relevant, productive service and feel valued for their contributions.  Come explore ways to ensure that your members are active and happy in their Kiwanis service.

“Developing & Using Club Satellites.”  Club satellites are a growing mechanism for expanding club membership and opening new clubs.  This session will discuss the requirements and opportunities of various forms of club satellites.

Track 3: Club Strengthening

“Strategic Planning for Clubs of All Sizes.”  Strategic planning is the process of determining where a club is going and how it is going to get there.  It is something that every club, of any size, should be doing on a regular basis.  Come find out how to do it in your club’s unique situation and what you will gain from the experience.  Also, learn about the Kiwanis I-Plan and what it means at the club level.

“Publicizing Your Club.”  In many communities, Kiwanis is “the best story that no one ever heard”.  Learn how to let your community know why you serve, what you do, and how you do it.  Find out how to access resources that can help you make your club more visible and better known in the community.

“Techniques for Creative Fundraising.”  Fundraising is the fuel for our service.  Come explore methods of raising money for your club’s projects that go beyond traditional “pancake and peanut” events.

“Best Practices In Club Management.”  Tracking key indicators of your club’s performance can help you stay focused on your desired results and avoid common pitfalls in non-profit organization management.  Learn about some of the often-overlooked administrative aspects of managing a successful Kiwanis club and how to strengthen your club’s management.

Club-Level Action Planning

You and the other members of your club in attendance will work with an experienced club coach to plan specific actions that you can take back to your club and begin immediately to help your club grow, and become more effective in serving your community.

Closing Comments

“Building Stronger, More Relevant Clubs TODAY.”  Learn how your club can work with your Lt. Governor or a trained club coach to help implement the things you have learned and planned today in your club tomorrow.

Directions and Logistics

Location:

The Club Coaching Day will be held in the Cape Fear Community College Conference Center located on the 5^th Floor of the Union Station Building, 502 N. Front Street (at the corner of Front Street and Red Cross Street) in downtown Wilmington, NC.  (See the map below.)

Parking:

There are 111 free parking spaces available in the visitors’ parking lot located at the corner of 2^nd Street and Walnut Street (Entrance to the lot is on 2^nd Street).  First come, first served.

There is also pay parking in the Parking Garage across Front Street from the Union Station Building.  The fee to park in the parking garage is $8 per day which must be paid by credit card, NO CASH ACCEPTED.