About Us
Founded in 1925, Key Club was established to emphasize community service within high school fraternities. Now, there are over 276,000 members and 4,841 clubs in 38 different countries!
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The Key Club of Vancouver Westside is part of the Pacific Northwest district, one of the 33 around the world. Within the district is Divison 13/15/17, comprised of 8 clubs in British Columbia. We are the only active club comprised of volunteers from different schools within this division!
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For more information about our district, click here.
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For more information about our division, click here.
Vancouver Westside members are a symposium of dedicated students who come from several communities across the Lower Mainland, spanning from Richmond to Coquitlam.
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Key Club provides teenagers the opportunity to become ardent leaders within society. We frequently host fundraisers, drives, and recreational events to encourage community service. In the 2022-23 school year, we donated around $18,000 of goods to the GVFB, seniors in Chinatown, and others in need. Key Club an organization that fosters team involvement, leadership, while earning some volunteering hours along the way!
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Unique to the Vancouver Westside branch is our annual Harmonies for Hope benefit concert. Each May, the club organizes a programmed night of music, speech, and voice at Unitarian Church, offering raffle draws to fundraise for Canuck Place. Take a look at last year's Harmonies for Hope here.
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Key Club 101
Key Club Vancouver Westside was founded in 2012 by St. George's School student Preston Lim, and is proudly sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Richmond.
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​Kiwanis​ Advisor
Allan Eckersley (aeckers@shaw.ca)
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Motto
"Caring—Our Way of Life"
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Core Values
Caring, Inclusiveness, Character Building, Leadership
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Lieutenant Governor
Bonnie Li (ltg131517@pnwkeyclub.org)
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Visit http://pnwkeyclub.org or http://keyclub.org for more information about Key Club International
The ninja panda is the official mascot of Key Club Pacific Northwest, Division 13/15/17!
We have three official colours, each representing our core values:
Blue = unwavering character
Gold = service
White = purity
FAQ's
How can I join?
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It's simple! Fill out this form and we'll get in touch with you shortly. All prospective members should feel included and welcome, as Key Club values diversity, commitment, and kindness.
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When and where are club meetings held?
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Typically, meetings are held on Saturdays at 5:15 p.m at the president's house.
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How do members communicate and stay up to date?
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Our main form of communication is through Instagram. However, we are also accessible through Wechat and Facebook. Get in touch with us!
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How much are membership dues?
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Membership dues are $20 per year, usually paid around October 1 to December 1. New members will deposit their dues to our current treasurer, Alice Jiang. More information is available by contacting us through social media.
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How do I benefit as a member of Key Club?
Key Club is an internationally-renowned organization. By joining, you'd be working alongside 276,000 members around the world to initiate change within society, while recieving volunteering hours directly from our executive team. As well, members and elected executives can participate in the annual District Convention (DCON) and International Convention (ICON) to meet likeminded leaders around the world! If you have further questions, do not hesitate to contact us.
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What is the District Project?
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As a club part of the Pacific Northwest district, division 13/15/17, we are supporting the Youth Homelessness the 2024-2025 year. Many of our projects will address shelter for youth in Downtown Vancouver.