Treasurer August Newsletter

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Micki Hall; District Treasurer August 2010 Micki Hall; District Treasurer

Newsletter For All Treasurers In The

Mighty Mighty Florida District

Official Newsletter of the Florida District of Key Club International’s District Treasurer

Treasurers of the Mighty Mighty Florida District, The vision of Key Club International is to

develop competent, capable, and caring leaders

through the vehicle of service. Over 250,000 high

school students are leading, serving, and caring by

being servant leaders in their community. The more

service we perform, the more we grow. Make sure

in everything you do in Key Club that your primary

focus is to SERVE others. As Governor René Miller

says, we are servant leaders. So make sure every

time you raise funds for DCON, hold a project for

SNAP, or simply fundraise for your favorite

organization, your goal is to serve.

Yours in Service,

Micki Hall

District Treasurer 2010/2011 Florida District of Key Club International

It’s all about SERVICE ………………………………….….…….Page 2

Contact the District Treasurer ………………………………….….…….Page 2

Treasurer Duties and Tips ………………………………….….…….Page 3

Fundraising Ideas and Projects ………………………………….….…….Page 4

Did you know?! ………………………………….….…….Page 4

Reminder ………………………………….…..…...Page 5

Organization of the Month ………………………………….….…....Page 5

I n t h i s i s s u e !

Did you hear?! August 15th we are launching a new and improved dues and FLOF website. The new websites will make finding information easier and simpler. Look out

for an email August 15th announcing the new website!

Contact ing the TREASURER! Email: [email protected]

Cell phone : 954-850-3174 I have unlimited texting,

So feel free to text me anytime.

Facebook : Facebook.com/ismphoto

August, 2010

August, 2010

T r e a s u r e r s

Treasurer Duties and Tips

Manage Dues • Collect and update member dues into the Membership Update Center. Proceed with dues

paying process to Key Club International • Work with other club officers to publicize the club and encourage new membership • Plan on receiving Early Bird Dues • Continue recruiting members throughout the year, collecting and submitting dues as needed

Fundraise

• Work with club officers and members to plan fundraisers and decide appropriate causes to which to donate

• Record income/expenses and submit to Secretary for the use of Pride Reports • Collect, count, and store money, as the financial officer, money-related matters are your

responsibility

Finance • Prepare a club budget, updating it after fundraisers and various expenses • Record all transactions • Keep records that are timely, accurate, and confirmed when possible. • Handle reimbursements, if any. • Be prepared to update advisors, officers, and Kiwanians on club’s financial status

Various • Serve as an exemplary club member, leading by example to help promote Key Club standards

of conduct and professionalism • Encourage younger and new members to seek leadership roles • Continue attending service projects and helping the community • Prepare the budget, present it to the board for approval, and ensure that club activities adhere

to the budget • Maintain accurate financial records • Inform the Kiwanis club of the Key Club’s financial status • Understand school and club policies regarding student financial accounts relating to school

organizations

Be a good immediate-past • Transfer all files and records to the incoming treasurer • Explain responsibilities and policies, give tips, and show your successor the Membership Update

Center. • Spread the importance of dues to your clubs and members; Give a presentation at a general

meeting or orientation about the purpose and values of dues. Show them the dues tutorial video.

Every month there will be a new tip that will help you as treasurer, but before I can start giving you tips you must know all of your duties! So here you will find everything from

managing dues to being a good immediate-past. I hope this helps if you were a little confused as to exactly what treasurers do.

August, 2010

Carnival Night o A hall or auditorium can be decorated to suit the theme of the carnival. You can offer a

range of activities, such as a cakewalk and weight guessing. Have each of your clubs at your school run of booth with a game each, and all of the money collected goes towards the organization of your choice.

Hairy leg contest o Contestant’s legs are photographed and the pictures are fastened to glass jars. One vote

costs a quarter, and the money is placed right in the jar. The jar with the most quarters wins, and the contestant has to shave their leg.

Movie Night o Hold a movie night at one of your club officer’s houses and charge $10 admission.

Pancake Breakfast o Fun, easy to organize, and an excellent project to hold with your Kiwanis. Invite everyone

from your club, school, and Kiwanis club and charge $5 admission.

Miracle Mile of Quarters o This is an easy project to do on a daily basis in a high school setting or for a district

project/district convention. Determine the charity or receiver of funds and advertise this well. Make "paper quarters," and for every $.25 donated, post a paper quarter, perhaps by beginning in the lunchroom or corridor. Determine a goal and end date.

Fundrais ing

Fundraising Ideas and Projects Because all clubs need to start fundraising for something! Whether it is a really cool

trip your club is making to the zoo for a service project, District Convention 2011, or to donate to your favorite organization! Every month there will be new fundraising ideas

that can raise a lot of funds and are simple to put on.

Did you know….? At the 2010 Key Club International Convention, all Key Clubbers who participated in the Friend-A-Gorilla Walk

collectively raised $13,769? That shows how much Key Club can fundraise just from a simple walk!

To get more information about Friend-A-Gorilla go to http://www.kcgorillas.com/.

Make sure you are….

Organization of the month:

It was the unthinkable earthquake that struck Haitian children that inspired creator Jasmine LaCoursiere to launch Wishing Cup® Co., a non-profit company driven by community service through art to benefit orphans and children in distress. The funds received through cup sales go directly to Chances for Children orphanage in Port au Prince, Haiti and Davis Lar orphanage in Brazil. To get your club involved, visit the website or email Jasmine at [email protected].

Visit the website at WishingCup.org

KEY CLUB

R em i n d e r s

WISHING CUP

August, 2010

Following your dues schedule… http://www.floridakeyclub.com/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2010/06/Treasurer-Checklist-Dues-Schedule.pdf

Educating yourself and your club on ELIMINATE… http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/theELIMINATEproject/home.aspx

Watching the Dues Tutorial Video… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xrt52j88pwg

Creating your club’s budget… http://www.floridakeyclub.com/dlid=109.

A member of the Official Club Treasurer Facebook group… http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=103721213014019

Every month, there will be a new organization featured in this newsletter. This month is Wishing Cup. If you created or participate with an organization and want it to be displayed in my September newsletter, email me about it!