California-Nevada-Hawaii District Key Club International
Destructive clubs and fraternities, although outlawed, moved underground and continued to exercise a negative influence on the student population.
Educators and community leaders feared these detrimental effects and sought some means of replacing the clubs with wholesome youth activities.
By the time the charter was granted and the club held its first meeting, the membership had grown to twenty-five members.
Through this group, Kiwanis hoped to provide vocational guidance to the students of the entire school.
Other communities throughout the United States started Key Clubs patterned after the one in Sacramento High School.
A full slate of officers was elected and a set of district bylaws and a constitution were adopted.
With the chartering of the McKinley High School Key Club in 1952, the district became Cali-Nev-Ha.
The highest recognized position is the District Governor with the lowest ranking being the club bulletin editor.
Key Club also adopts the inverted pyramid, in which the members are the highest governing body, while the district board and international are the lowest.
A lieutenant governor has general duties as prescribed by Key Club International.
Changes and adoption of policies made by the committees are debated by the Lt. Governors and must be approved by a majority vote in order to pass at a District Board meeting.
All Lt. Governors must serve on the Candidate Training Conference Committee of their respective geographical region during their term.
Lt. Governors are also expected to appoint a Division Leadership Team composed of executive assistants, a division news editor, and any other positions as they see fit (technology editor, member recognition coordinator, Kiwanis Family relations coordinator, etc.)
The DNE is expected to publish one newsletter monthly that highlights service, recognition, and growth throughout the term.
In the Cali-Nev-Ha District, Secretaries are responsible for submitting a Monthly Report Form (MRF) to the Lt.
The submission of the membership roster to Key Club International is also the responsibility of the Secretary and should be a collaborative task with the Treasurer.
The Bulletin Editor is in charge of publicizing and promoting club agenda events as well as District and Divisional Projects.
Clubs throughout the California-Nevada-Hawai'i District are asked to dedicate at least one service event per month to promoting healthier lifestyles among their members.
Nevada Key Clubbers are known to respond with an "Unga" instead of an "Abooga" while the Kiwins answer with an "Awooga".
Division often mark their own unique cheers and battle cries to be used against one another at major district events.
The CNH Fall Rally is a fundraiser and the largest gathering of Key Clubbers held during the district year.
[citation needed] Because of the district's geographic size, two fall rallies are held each year in order to allow for greater ease of attendance.
Funds and ticket sales for both events go toward Pediatric Trauma Program and Pediatric Emergency Medicine programs at the partner hospitals in Oakland, San Diego, Loma Linda, Madera, Honolulu and Reno.
This convention is held in celebration of the accomplishments of the individual Key Clubber as well as the clubs, divisions and District's achievements.
Workshops are hosted throughout a three-day period covering training and service project information for elected officers to member centered meet and greets and motivational seminars.
Caucuses are held to allow the members of the District to hear candidate's platforms and ask questions.
The general sessions also host a variety of talent acts by members as well as the presentation of scholarships and recognition of people and club who have shown outstanding service to the organization.
On the final day the Incumbent District Board is retired with all current divisional and club officers, the new District Board is installed and all elected club officers gain official control over their positions at that point.
