Governor’s Project

About

The 2024-2025 Governor’s Project “Minds in Motion” aims to promote and foster comprehensive academic and personal growth. It encourages individuals to expand their knowledge, prioritize mental health and well-being, and pursue their passions through community service. Key Club is not just about volunteering; it also focuses on personal development as servant leaders. By participating in “Minds in Motion,” members can lead by example in their schools and communities, managing their own stress and well-being while also assisting their peers in recognizing the importance of mental health alongside academic commitments. This project is integral to reinforcing Key Club International’s core values of leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness because it advocates the idea that true leadership stems not only from guiding others but also from nurturing oneself. This initiative seeks to create a supportive environment across our District that inspires students to achieve a balanced approach to learning and living, ensuring that all servant leaders are empowered to thrive in every aspect of their lives.


Main Goals

  • Raise $3,500 for Erika’s Lighthouse

  • Have 1000 Schoolhouse Certified Tutors and 250 Hours of Tutoring 

  • Host Drive 4 Change Donation Drive

Each year, the club that gets the most points for its participation in the Governor’s Project receives an award at LEDCON! If your club is thinking of applying, make sure to review the rubric to get as many points as possible!

Here are some tips and reminders for applying:

  • start planning now to make sure you will have everything you need before the end of the year

  • make a folder to organize everything needed for the award

  • have photo evidence of every service event and monthly challenge

  • plan out with monthly challenges you are doing and when to keep organized

  • remember to promote the General Flier and Monthly Challenges in newsletters, website/social media, and/or general meeting presentations for publicity

  • make sure to fill out the corresponding questions on the monthly report form

How can my club apply for the award?

For any questions, contact:

Governor Emily Seo (governor@tokeyclub.com)

Service Ideas

  • Education Based

    • Book drive 

    • Homework help club 

    • Reading buddy programs 

    • Local library 

      • “Little Free Library” - small shelves in community spaces

        where books are exchanged/donated to make it more

        accessible

    • College and career readiness programs

  • Mental Health Based

    • Awareness campaigns

      • Infographics and social media posts to educate peers and community about mental health

      • Pamphlets and guides to put in a centralized area around the school

    • Community support events

      • Walks for awareness 

      • Charity runs that raise funds

    • Workshops and webinars with mental health professionals and educators

    • Uplifting notes/posters around school on a bulletin board

  • Passion Based

    • Lessons in art/music/dance for the youth

    • Translating documents or online information 

    • Cultural exchange programs

    • Language learning/cultural clubs

    • School supply drive

    • Art and music therapy 

    • School improvement projects

      • Painting uplifting murals

    • Science fair