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WISCONSIN - UPPER MICHIGAN KEY CLUB
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  • About
    • Bylaws & Policies
    • Key Club International Brand Guide
    • WIUM Divisions
    • K-Family
    • District Project
    • Programs and Projects >
      • Erika's Lighthouse
      • UNICEF
      • Schoolhouse
      • Thirst Project
      • Global Leadership Certificate
  • Events
    • District Convention (DCON) >
      • Packing List/Dress Code
      • Registration
      • Candidate Forms & Info
      • Awards, Contests, & Scholarships
    • International Convention (ICON) + District Tour
    • Key Leader
    • Divisional Council Meetings (DCM)
  • Resources
    • Committee Chair Resources
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    • Webshops
    • Club Officer Resources
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    • Faculty & Kiwanis Advisors
  • Forms
    • Key to Caring Articles
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    • Key To Caring Article Submission Form
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Key Clubbers in
Countries
Making
Big Impact

Key Club's History

As the largest and oldest high school service organization in the world, Key Club has a rich and proud history spanning decades. It all began in 1925, when two members of the Sacramento Kiwanis Club decided to start a high school service organization modeled after their club. Their first meeting was held in May of 1925, and Key Club was born. Word spread around the country about this program, and other Kiwanis Clubs eagerly wanted to implement their own Key Clubs. Soon after, Florida formed the first district in Key Club history, and Malcolm Lewis was elected as the first International President.

Since these humble beginnings, Key Club has grown and evolved greatly. In 1967, the first Key Club international club was chartered in Nassau, Bahamas. In 1977, female students  were finally included in joining Key Club. Several benchmarks continued to be seen as Michelle McMillen became the first female president in 1991, and Key Club International launched its first website in 1997. Today, Key Club has more than 275,000 members in 30 countries all around the world!

However, one aspect of Key Club has not changed: its dedication to teaching youth about the power of service. Key Club always has, and will continue to, make a difference in communities across the globe.

Pledge

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

Motto

"Caring — Our Way of Life"

Key Clubbers Around the World

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Along with the 7,000 Key Clubbers in Wisconsin Upper-Michigan, there are additionally another 261,000+ Key Clubbers all around the world!
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  • Home
  • About
    • Bylaws & Policies
    • Key Club International Brand Guide
    • WIUM Divisions
    • K-Family
    • District Project
    • Programs and Projects >
      • Erika's Lighthouse
      • UNICEF
      • Schoolhouse
      • Thirst Project
      • Global Leadership Certificate
  • Events
    • District Convention (DCON) >
      • Packing List/Dress Code
      • Registration
      • Candidate Forms & Info
      • Awards, Contests, & Scholarships
    • International Convention (ICON) + District Tour
    • Key Leader
    • Divisional Council Meetings (DCM)
  • Resources
    • Committee Chair Resources
    • Newsletters
    • Webshops
    • Club Officer Resources
    • Club Resources
    • Faculty & Kiwanis Advisors
  • Forms
    • Key to Caring Articles
    • Monthly Report Form (MRF)
    • Club Officer Information Sheet (COI)
    • Key To Caring Article Submission Form
    • Club Annual Achievement Form
  • Awards & Grants
    • Grants
    • Awards, Contests, & Scholarships
  • Contact Us
  • Governor's Project
  • Social Media
  • Support Us