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What is Key Club?

"CARING; OUR WAY OF LIFE."

Key Club Motto

HISTORY

In the 1920s, many high school delinquent groups were emerging within the Sacramento area and spreading negative influence. The Kiwanis Clubs wanted to combat this problem and provide a healthy environment for students to grow and learn in. In May 1925, a Jr. Kiwanis Club was chartered at Sacramento High School to promote wholesome youth activities. The name "Key Club" was later adopted because the members were recognized as the “key” students of the school as well as the acronym "Kiwanis Educating Youth" that later came to be.

PLEDGE

I pledge, on my honor,
to uphold the objects of Key Club International;
to serve my home, school, and community;
to serve my nation and the world;
and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

OBJECTIVES

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.
To prepare for useful citizenship.

MISSION STATEMENT

Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

VISION STATEMENT

We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide.

CORE VALUES

The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.