Responsibilites of a Club President

Responsible for the overall club management

Lead other officers and committee chairs to enable them to complete their tasks

Guide the board of officers in goal-setting and decision-making

Match the strengths and abilities of club members with committee positions

Recognize member accomplishments

Preside over all board and club meetings

Plan agendas for board and club meetings

Represent the views of club member at division, district, and international events

Participate in club service projects, interclubs, and social activities

Monitor progress of officers and committee chairs, providing motivation and guidance for the accomplishment of tasks

Establish a climate of enthusiasm, openness, and concern to not only officers, but to club members

Train current committee chairs and officers and help to provide training for incoming officers

Recruit and retain members

Coordinate officer elections

Submit awards form at District and International Convention

Promote attendance at District and International Convention

Create an agenda for club meetings

Conduct club meetings

Follow up with officers to verify progress

Communicate club activities to officers and club members

Personally contact delinquent members

While email is great for quick communication, a phone call can make a much greater impact on member

Consult advisers to discuss club activities

Attend Kiwanis club meetings

Create agenda for at least 2 board meetings

Conduct board meetings

Distribute information from District and International

Ensure all monthly reports are submitted on time

Pursue a net increase in membership

Obtain information and assistance from immediate past president, faculty advisor, and Kiwanis adviser

Review all literature and resources available to you

Establish active CKI/Kiwanis relations

Appoint committee chairs and special positions

Conduct officer elections

Report club activities to Circle K magazine (ckimagazine@kiwanis.org)

Submit award forms for district and International contests

Ensure attendance at District events

Encourage enthusiasm in your club

Delegate, delegate, delegate, delegate!

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Encourage fellowship

Provide members with resources they need to be successful