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About KAYAN

The goal of the Kansas Association for Youth Alumni Network (KAYAN, Inc) is to provide support and to P.U.M.P. Up the Kansas Association for Youth in the following ways:

To PRESERVE and maintain the history of the KAY organization

  • Create a central directory of past KAY members for schools statewide to connect with alumni.

  • Maintain a historical database cataloging KAY clubs' service hours and projects.

  • Develop an “Installation Ceremony” for new clubs, featuring alumni speakers sharing KAY history.

To UTILIZE personal resources and talents of KAY supporters to build a strong program legacy

  • Create a professional network of former KAY members for networking and career support.

  • Establish a mentor program for new alumni based on interests and careers.

  • Form a speaker’s bureau of alumni to engage with KAY programs through talks, leadership training, and recruitment.

  • Develop alumni advisory committees to support the KAY State Director.

To MAINTAIN the pride, spirit, and fellowship of the KAY organization. To MAINTAIN the pride, spirit, and fellowship of the KAY organization

  • Create an award system to honor exceptional KAY alumni service.

  • Organize statewide events for KAY Citizenship Week.

  • Host regular alumni gatherings to celebrate KAY.

To PROMOTE future growth of the KAY Organization

  • Support the establishment of new KAY clubs in Kansas schools.

  • Collaborate with the KAY State Director to identify and assist struggling clubs.

  • Assist schools hosting KAY Regional Conferences, including seed money if needed.

  • Offer training for new KAY sponsors, Area Presidents, and Board Members.

  • Provide seed money for community service projects and leadership training.

  • Engage KAY alumni, especially KLC staff, to promote KLC participation.

 
 

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About KAY

The Kansas Association for Youth was founded by Wanda May Vinson in 1946. High school students in Miss Vinson’s Civics class wrote the pledge, motto, slogan, objectives, and privileges. These ideals still hold true today.

 
 

KAY Pledge

 

KAY Motto: Today for Tomorrow

 

KAY Slogan: Laugh, Love, Lift

Objective: Character

Objective: Health

Objective: Service

Objective: Appreciation

Objective: Recreation

Objective: Leadership

Responsibility

Friendship

Enthusiasm