Elect and train officers before the end of this school year to start the next year strong. Follow these steps to get a head start!

Hold officer elections:

  1. Review officers’ responsibilities with the entire club.
  2. Ask interested members to submit their names to be candidates and ask them to prepare to speak about why they want to be an officer.
  3. Hold an election meeting during which candidates speak.
  4. Have members vote using a ballot or a piece of paper.
  5. Count the votes and announce the members elected.

Prepare for officer training:

  1. Pick the date, time and location for the training.
  2. Determine the topics and activities for the training. Here are suggestions:
    • Review and discuss each officer’s responsibilities and the K-Kids Officer Guides.
    • Review the K-Kids motto, vision, values and pledge.
    • Have outgoing club officers share reflections about what they learned.
    • Brainstorm what it means to be a student-led program.
    • Share an agenda for a typical meeting.
    • Show the “Ways to Do Service” video so members understand the four ways to serve.
    • Review the Member Guide and Service Guide and discuss what activities officers would like to do next year.
    • Explain Parliamentary Procedure if your club will be using it during meetings.
    • Discuss club goals.
  3. Create an agenda with realistic timeframes so you can address all the content or complete the activity. Include tasks for current officers, the Kiwanis advisor and any other volunteers.
  4. Help outgoing officers prepare to share what they learned from being leaders. Provide reflection questions to guide them. For example: What did you need to learn that helped you accomplish tasks for your position? What important advice do you have for the incoming officer?

Hold officer training:

At the beginning of the training, share the agenda with participants so they know what to expect during the training and what you want to accomplish. Good luck!