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| Updated by:California-Nevada-Hawaii District | Key Club InternationalApril 11–13, 2014

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The Member Relations Committee, 2014-2015

Training Topic:CNH Key Club District | Key Club InternationalCNH |

Charity (n.): an organization set up to provide help and raise money for those in need.

By supporting the fundraising partnerships of Key Club International, we are able to uphold the Major Emphasis:

Children: Their Future, Our Focus.

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“To fulfill the Major Emphasis, Key Club International serves children in many ways. By working with Key Club International's partner organizations, Key Clubs serve children by aiding other organizations committed to serving children. Key Club International celebrates its three partnerships: UNICEF, March of Dimes, and Children's Miracle Network.”

- keyclub.org

Major EmphasisChildren: Their Future, Our Focus.

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Kiwanis International and UNICEF have come together to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus from the face of the Earth.

UNICEF—The Eliminate Project

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What is MNT?• Exists in 25 countries worldwide• Occurs when tetanus spores in soil come into

contact with open cuts during childbirth• Causes newborns to suffer painful

convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch

• Both newborns and mothers dieWhat can we do to help?• 3 doses of 60-cent immunization ($1.80)

can protect mothers and their future babies• Our goal is to raise $110 million by 2015• Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF with your club!

UNICEF—The Eliminate Project

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This organization ultimately strives to prevent birth defects, promote healthy pregnancy, and provide medical support for premature infants.

• Fun Fact: March of Dimes was originally established by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt to fight polio.

March of Dimes

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March for Babies• Occurs annually in many cities across the country.• Get involved by forming a team of Key Clubbers

and effectively fundraising prior to the event.• For more information, visit their website: www.marchforbabies.org

March of Dimes

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Children’s Miracle Network

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This is a non-profit organization that supports hospitalized children and increases awareness of its member hospitals.

• Benefit hospitals by helping to purchase proper equipment

• Train doctors and implement outreach programs

• Provide healthcare for children whose parents struggle financially


Children’s Miracle Network

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IHOP National Pancake Day In honor of National Pancake Day,

IHOP serves free pancakes. All donations are given to the

Children’s Miracle Network.

Dairy Queen’s Miracle Treat DayProceeds from every Blizzard Treat sold will be donated to hospitals of the Children’s Miracle Network.


Pediatric Trauma Program

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Pediatric Trauma remains the leading cause of death and injury among children ages 14 and under in the United States.

The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation adopted PTP as their major focus, to develop local projects which will reduce the number of children in our District who are effected by trauma, ensuring all children live happy, healthy, and safe lives.


Pediatric Trauma Program

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How to Get Involved:• Begin fundraising for PTP prior to Fall

Rally. At Fall Rally, Lt. Governors can be “bought” with the money that you fundraise as a division.

• Coordinate a day to create PTP Dolls, which help children understand their injuries and the possible procedures that they will undergo.

Training Topic: CNH Key Club District | Key Club InternationalCNH |

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