“Key Club is what you make it, so let’s make it amazing.” 2016-2017 INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
DEVIN SUN
a message from your 16-17 international president
DEVIN SUN Greetings, New Jersey Key Clubbers! Not only did ICON 2016 mark the end to an amazing Key Club service year, but it also denoted the end to one of the most amazing years of my life. At ICON 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia, my term as an International Trustee came to an end. I was fortunate enough to work alongside 12 other equally amazing individuals who made this year remarkable. But not only that, I was able to serve the Carolinas, Missouri-Arkansas, and Pacific Northwest Districts. But at the same time, as a trustee, I made it a priority not to forget about the village that raised me: the New Jersey District. After all, I would not be where I am now without the amazing support of the district. You all inspire me each and every day to do my best, because I know that you are living examples of the ideal Key Clubber. Now, I am thrilled to announce that I had the distinct honor of being elected to the office of Key Club International President. You gave me your trust and I will not let you down. Together, we will revolutionize Key Club for the better. Together, we will see improved service, a stronger Kiwanis family, and increase expansion. When Key Clubbers of the future look back, they will remember the 2016-2017 service year as the defining moment during which Key Club rose to its fullest potential. And with that, I leave you all with this: Key Club is what you make it, so let’s make it amazing. Yours in caring and service,
It may be summer, but
Children's Miracle Network still needs your help!
Donate
Sponsor
Participate
Volunteer Fundraise
Visit www.http://childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org/help for more information on how you can help!
March of Dimes As summer is starting we would still like to donate money to the March of Dimes fund within the Key Club community. Do your part and fundraise, so kids like the one picture above can have a safe and happy summer’s too.
Tips for Fundraising: 1. Do a car wash to fundraise 2. Volunteer at a Children’s Hospital (Maybe Children’s Specialized Hospital). You will be able to see the benefit of helping these children in need.
Click on the link to see and sign up for the walks for March for Babies https://www.marc hforbabies.org/Fa milyTeams
FOR NEARLY 70 YEARS, UNICEF HAS COMMITTED ITSELF TO WORKING FOR AND PROTECTING THE RIGHTS OF EVERY CHILD. WITH THE HELP OF ITS PARTNERS, WHICH INCLUDE KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL AND THE UNITED NATIONS, UNICEF HAS BEEN WORKING TOWARDS POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT OF EVERY CHILD, MORE RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, AND THE ELIMINATION OF THE MOTHER TO CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV/AIDS, AMONG MANY OTHER INITIATIVES. ESTABLISHED IN 1946 TO PROTECT EUROPEAN CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM FAMINE AND DISEASE AFTER WORLD WAR II, UNICEF TODAY IS STILL DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE RIGHTS AND WELL-BEING OF EVERY CHILD.
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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND GRANT GIVEN EXCLUSIVELY TO KEY CLUBS AND CLUB MEMBERS
DO YOU WANT TO CHANGE YOUR SCHOOL OR COMMUNITY? IN 2010, THE TRENTON HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB IN MISSOURI WAS ABLE TO TACKLE A PROBLEM WITH THE HELP OF A $500 YOF GRANT GIVEN BY THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND: THEY READ AND DONATED CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN THE SMALL, IMPOVERISHED TOWN OF TRENTON. YOU TOO CAN SOLVE A PROBLEM FACING YOUR COMMUNITY. JUST FIND THE APPLICATION ONLINE BY GOOGLING KEY CLUB YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND, WHICH ASKS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PROJECT DESCRIPTION, TIMELINE, AND BUDGET. MAKE SURE YOU SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY OCTOBER 15 FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY.
DUES. $13.50 International: $7.00 District: $6.50
Early Bird: November 1st Regular: December 1st
Increase of Dues for the 2016-2017 Service
NEW JERSEY KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL IN THE PAST, DUES WERE $12.50, WITH $7.00 GOING TO INTERNATIONAL, AND $5.50 GOING TO THE DISTRICT. OF THAT $5.50, 50 CENTS WENT TOWARDS DCON. NOW HOWEVER, WITH EXPENSES GOING UP, IT WAS DECIDED AT HOUSE OF DEGLATES DURING DCON THAT THE DISTRICT WILL CHARGE $6.50 , WITH $1.50 GOING TOWARDS DCON. SO THE MINIMUM CHARGE FOR DUES IS $13.50 BUT IF CLUBS WANT TO NURTURE THEIR TREASURY AND CHARGE MORE THE MOST THEY CAN CHARGE IS $18.50. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LTG OR DISTRICT TREASUER CIARA CLARKIN FOR MORE INFORMATION.