My name is Aspen Hess, and I am honored to be introducing myself as MinnDak’s International Trustee for the 2024-25 Service Year! I cannot say in words what an honor it was to be elected at this year's International Convention, or how thrilled I was to hear that I received THE BEST district pairing (which encompasses the MinnDak, Kentucky-Tennessee and Michigan Districts). Here’s some fun facts about me! I am a rising senior from the Florida District. Some of my hobbies include listening to music (recently my favorites have been Kendrick Lamar, the Cure, and the Weeknd), reading and language learning. Previously, I served as my club's Editor, then Lieutenant Governor, and now International Trustee. Here are some of my biggest goals for this term: Primarily, I aim to achieve a minimum of 10% membership growth within each district, particularly in light of this being our 100th Year of Key Club. To reasonably achieve this goal, I need your help. Let's use the momentum of this back-to-school period and push for membership growth as much as possible in our clubs, divisions and district overall. One thing that's crucial to know is that there will be no rechartering fees for clubs this year, and this year alone. If there are clubs in your division that can recharter, encourage them to do so ASAP. Additionally, another goal for my term is reaching out for board interaction as much as possible. Key Club wouldn't be Key Club without the friendships we get to make while serving, so I plan on reaching out regularly! The International Board, and specifically the 100th and International Convention Committee plan on hosting regular webinars and other opportunities to engage on the international level, so don’t miss out. Furthermore, each International Board member has the opportunity to serve on a couple of committees, which serve different purposes within KCI and make up the bulk of our work for the year. This year, I have the honor of serving as the 100th and ICON Committee Co-Chair, where our main objectives are to plan an effective, engaging International Conference (with a goal 1000 attendees) and increase outreach to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Key Club International. Also, I will be serving on the Executive Committee, where we will be working towards an international ten percent membership growth (bringing us to roughly 250,000 members) as well as other administrative goals. With all of that being written, I wanted to restate how excited I am, and let you know that I am always here if you need anything! I would love to hear from you all, whether it be thoughts or ideas on one of the goals I listed or just to introduce yourself. I'm available via text, email, and my Instagram is @aspenhess_. I can't wait to see what we accomplish this year!  

Congratulations to the newly elected International Board, commonly reffered to as the iBoard! A special thank you to our past Trustee and new International President, David Robina! The iBoard serves all of Key Club and ensures the furture of KCI stands strong.