Have you ever had to explain how Kiwanis International—and all the Kiwanis-family programs—work to a group of people who don’t know much about Kiwanis? Sure you have. And you will again. So it’s a good thing there’s a new tool to help you do just that. Take a trip to www.Kiwanis.org/charter and click on the new SLP Charter 101 PowerPoint. (It’s at the bottom of the orange Quick Links section to the right of the screen.) It’s free and easy to download, and it’s bound to make your presentation look great. It might even help you get a new club off the ground!

The U.S. Center for Citizen Diplomacy (USCCD) has announced the launch of a comprehensive expansion of resources and search capabilities available on its website. The online database of nonprofit U.S. citizen diplomacy organizations has grown over 300 percent in the last year, and now includes more than 1000 resources. A new search function has been added to help users research and navigate the expanded options and more quickly locate the right fit and opportunity to be globally involved. Visit the resources at www.uscenterforcitizendiplomacy.org and see what they can do for your club.

It's that time of year to let us know the results of your annual club elections. Please take a few minutes if you haven't already and complete the report online. The Club Election Report (or Election Report) is now available within www.KiwanisOne.org's Club Management area. It's a quick and easy way to submit your newly elected officers and submitting online requires zero paperwork.

Club secretaries can log in at www.kiwanisone.org/login and post the results from the elections. There are also spots for the growth and marketing positions.

If you already have submitted your report but have had a change, you can report this in the same place. The same form is also used as the Mid-year Change in Officer Report.

Online registration for the Kiwanis International Convention in Las Vegas ends May 25, so sign up today and save US$50!

Be there when the next Kiwanis Worldwide Service Project is revealed and celebrate another great year of service with your Kiwanis friends.

And don't forget to sign up for ticketed events when you register online-several events already have sold out.

INDIANAPOLIS, IND. - Key Club International will surpass 250,000 members when Edison Collegiate High School Charlotte Campus receives its charter during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 19 at 1 p.m.

Edison Collegiate High School (ECHS) is Southwest Florida's first collegiate high school and Charlotte County's only charter school. Located on the Charlotte campus of Edison State College, students of ECHS will enjoy a collegiate environment and graduate with both a diploma and associates degree.

Key Club International President Abigail McKamey and Director Mike Downs will present ECHS its charter and install members firsthand to commemorate the historic milestone. The ceremony will be held in the Edison State College Charlotte Campus auditorium.

 "Our students have been very passionate in regards to community involvement and they understand what a tremendous organization Key Club is," ECHS Principal Diane Juneau said. "To have our own charter means a lot to our students and faculty alike. The fact President McKamey will be on campus for the occasion is an incredible honor and something everyone involved will cherish for a long time."

Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high schools students in the world. An affiliate of Kiwanis International, Key Club is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others as members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.

Key Clubs thrive on more than 5,000 high school campuses in the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Asia and Australia. Since 1925, Key Club International has provided more than 12 million hours of service to homes, schools and communities each year.

"We are excited to have such wonderful examples of youth who care about the world around them and have taken the initiative to be servant leaders," said Kiwanis International President Paul Palazzolo. "We are happy these young men and women have a passion to share their time, talent and treasure with others."

The ECHS Charter will open with 18 members and an environmental focus under the guidance of teacher Michael E. Mitchell. Marissa Butcosk will serve as president; Taylor Richards as vice president; Carissa Stepp as secretary; Gabriella Austin as treasurer; and Holly Osborne as editor.

The ECHS charter is sponsored the Port Charlotte Sunrise Kiwanis and President Tom Natoli, who also will be on hand for Wednesday's ceremony. Sunrise member Connie Thrasher serves as the ECHS advisor.

"The students of Edison Collegiate High School have been tremendous from the start; their energy and commitment are inspiring to everyone at Edison State College," Charlotte Campus President Dr. Patricia Land said. "I think the addition of Key Club is a perfect fit and will allow the ECHS student to continue developing as leaders and role models for the future."