U.S. Army Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Kiwanis International and Key Club International

Sep 1, 2011

On April 20, 2011, the U.S. Army signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Kiwanis International and Key Club International in an effort to support the Nation’s young people in developing the skills and leadership qualities necessary for a lifetime of service.

Within the framework of the MOU, the Army and Kiwanis International are committed to ongoing work around:

• Building awareness of education and career options among Kiwanis Family members
• Identifying innovative ways to emphasize education, service to the nation and leadership as pathways to success (via Army service or other post-secondary options)
• Heighten awareness of the benefits of Army service and Officership

Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving the children of the world and developing youth leaders. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Key Club for students age 14-18, dedicate annually more than 18 million service hours to strengthen communities and serve children. The Kiwanis International family comprises nearly 600,000 adult and youth members in 80 countries and geographic areas.

To learn more about Kiwanis International, visit Kiwanis.org.