Club Education

Crestwood/Oak Forest - Key Club of Oak Forest High School students working on the Peanut/Gummi Bear Donation Fund raising drive today. ... See MoreSee Less

Division 12 leaders met on October 15 at Mr. C’s in Rockford to brief each other on a variety of ongoing activities within the Division.

Diana Saavedra of Machesney/Loves Parks explained how the club discussed Youth Protection at its first meeting and how she is assessing community needs to determine where their best fit might be for a signature project. One possibility is partnering with Sleep In Heavenly Peace and Lowes for making beds for children.

Roxanne Vanderheyden of Alpine reported on their (1) continued support of the local food pantry, (2) setting a goal of collecting and distributing 5,000 books for children up to 5th grade and (3) also collecting and distributing winter wear for needy children.

Steve Johnson of Lincoln-Douglas reported on their efforts of collecting good Holloween foods for children rather than candy for the food pantry and their goal to create 2 new Key Clubs this year

Lori Berkes-Nelson of Rockford described their efforts in (1) setting a goal of recruiting 12 new members starting with a social, (2) continuing its support of the local food bank, (3) collecting donations for socks and underwear for school children, (4) selling mums each year as a major fund raiser, and (5) giving members the opportunity to develop their speaking and leadership skills by allowing individuals to invite guest speakers and chair the club’s monthly meetings. ... See MoreSee Less