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What’s New in Division 2 The Official Newsletter of Division 2 of the New Jersey District of Key Club International
Our International Trustee and everything you’d want to know
Some cool trips and how you and your club can go!
Everything you need to know Volume 1, Issue 4 | August 2014
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Catching up with your LTG 4 Barry Seng feature story 6 Back to school Back to Service Cover Story 11 Fall RTC Info 12 Fall Rally Info 13 Key Leader Info 14 Jersey Key Art Contest Info 15 Keep up with the NJ District 18 Advocacy: Hunger in the United States 19 Save the date 20 Contact Us!
Club Monthly Report Forms: Due the 8th of every month to Zone Administrator, LTG, District Secretary & Kiwanis Advisors
Hey Division 2! I hope you all are having an amazing summer! So, as you probably already know, September is approaching, and it’s approaching quickly. That means school, classes, and KEY CLUB MEETINGS! Sure this time of year gets pretty hectic, but hopefully by the time you are done reading this newsletter you’ll have a better sense of how to get your club up and running for the new school year. Though, I must say, I am strongly encouraging you to meet up with your club and hold a meeting a week or two before school begins, that way you and the other club officers have an action plan on how to get your members excited about service! -Dianna Torres
Lt. Governor of Division 11 Farwa Shakeel and me doing some service at the K-Family Picnic.
ABOUT THE SONG Say what you wanna say / And let the words fall out / Honestly, I wanna see you be brave.” As the new school year approaches, don’t be afraid to be you. The moment you forget about trying to fit “in” will be the moment you will be having the most fun. So say what’s on your mind. Have a good service project idea? Say it. Want to volunteer for something? Don’t be shy. Be Brave!
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BANG
BANG
It’s Barry Seng! So what does Barry Do?
What are Barry’s Goals?
FUN FACTS • He loves to run • He loves to make homemade Ice Cream • He is from the Pennsylvania District! • He is all about SERVICE! Page 4
Letter from Trustee Barry
Connect with Barry!
@Bseng11
/barry.seng
@Bseng11
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Your Guide To Getting Your Club Up And Running For The New School Year
Bring A Friend To Key Club!
Friendship is one of the best ways to recruit members. The quickest way to gain members is simply by letting Key Clubbers share their unique experiences with their friends and acquaintances it is also the most efficient way to show prospects what Key Club is all about. Just simply bring prospects to a meeting or project, and you most likely have a new member!
A FUN way to invite a friend is to “club” them!
SOME HELPFUL HINTS: • ― •
― You can find the “You’ve been clubbed” cards on page 8 here.
Have an Ice Cream Party!
Food is the glue that holds communities together. It is also the glue that can help your club gain new members. In general, people like food. So why not advertise an ice cream party? If you throw it, they will come. So when they do come, just sit them down with their bowl of ice cream, and hold an information meeting! This event gives you the chance to have their full attention, so take advantage of it, and show them what Key Club is all about!
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Planning for a club meeting How your meeting is run is important, it determines if members will continue to return, and it determines how active and serious your club is. Holding a successful and active Key Club meeting, is one of the keys to having a successful and passionate club that loves service.
SAMPLE AGENDA FOR MEETING WITH PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS •Call to Order - President •Pledge - Member •Introduction of Guests and General Welcome - Membership Chairperson •Key Club, A General Overview - President •Key Club’s Relationship to Kiwanis - Kiwanis Advisor •Key Club’s Relationship to School - Faculty Advisor •Experiences Unique to Key Club - Member •Service Projects Performed in The Past Member •Structure of Key Club International - Member •District and International Conventions Member (who has attended) •What Key Club Means to Me - Member •Show Video or PowerPoint- MEP video, club video of past projects, Key Club marketing video or pictures of club/district projects. •Adjournment for refreshments •Invitation for prospective members to join or come back for additional education on the Key Club program and induction into the club. •Final Adjournment
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All About Dues At the beginning of every service year, to join Key Club, you need to pay money. The money you pay is referred to as Dues, and it goes forth to help fund plenty of the fun activities and items that you enjoy as Key Clubbers. International Dues
For international, you paid $6.50, this year at the Key Club International, a new bylaw was passed that raised dues to $7.00. The extra 50 cents was added to help rid of a deficit. It also helps fund the international convention, along with helping to create the Key Club products you enjoy.
District Dues
For District of New Jersey, you pay a total of $12.50. This helps to fund the District Convention and other Key Club products.
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Club Dues
For your club, the amount you pay varies by each club. This money is money that helps fund all your events that your club holds. It may also go toward personal club shirts, or other club investments.
Club
Fall Regional Training Conferences What are they? This year, the southern fall Regional Training conferences will be held once again within Division 2! I am proud to say that Egg Harbor Twp. High School will be hosting the RTC’s on September 14,2014.
Regional Training Conferences is an event that is held to help new club officers understand their new positions and more about Key Club. This is an event that is mandatory for every officer. If you attended an RTC in the spring, I highly suggest that you attend once again in the fall for more experience! As for general members, the RTC is a fabulous way to learn more about Key Club, and how we work!
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What is it? Fall Rally is a huge pep rally held by the NJ District at Six Flags Great Adventure, to get members excited for the new school year, and all the service to come with. At Fall Rally, you can meet other members from all over New Jersey. Fall Rally this year will be held on October 12th. Early registration for Fall Rally is due September 24th, to attend registration is $37. Please keep in mind, your club may want to bus you and others, so it may be a little bit more. It varies by club. Interested in going to Fall Rally? I suggest to start thinking about this now. Once school starts, Fall Rally approaches quickly, so think about fundraising now and what you and your club can do to go! Page 12
What you need to know What is Key Leader? During a three-day leadership weekend, Key Leader inspires young people to achieve their personal best through service leadership. You will make new friends, experience small and large group discussions, and engage in team-building and leadership development activities. Since 2005 there have been over 21,400 Key Leader graduates at nearly 463 Key Leader weekends.
When and where is Key Leader? This year Key Leader is held in Port Murray, NJ at Cross Roads Camp from December 5-7 2014.
How can I apply? You can register at www.key-leader.org/ registration filter by city, state, or date to find an event. Click the "Register" button at the bottom of the event listing. It cost $200 to attend and you certainly get your money’s worth, along with plenty of new friends!
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Save The Date Tuesday, August 26
There will be a Divisional Council Meeting held at the Starbucks in Mays Landing from 2:00 to 3:00. At least one officer from each club must attend. Let me know who will be attending the meeting by Saturday, August 23rd.
Sunday, September 14
The southern, fall Regional Training Conference will be held at Egg Harbor Twp. High School. If you are unsure what an RTC is, please refer to page 11.
Sunday, October 12
The New Jerseys District Fall Rally will be held at Six Flags Great Adventure. If you are unsure what Fall Rally is please refer to page12. Page 19
Sam Levisay District Governor Cell: (908)-319-9990 NJGovernorLevisay@gmail.com
CONTACT INFO
Jackie Dragon District Secretary Cell: (551)-795-6311 njdsecretarydragon@gmail.c om
Daniel McCormack District Treasurer Cell: (732) 757-8551 njtreasurermccormack@gmail.com Patrick Quinn District Editor Cell: (908)-635-9075 njeditorpatquinn@gmail.com
Srikar Gudipati District Webmaster Cell: (732)-421-6309 njwebmastersrikar@gmail.com
Dianna Torres LTG of Division 2 (609)-774-5562 Dianna.ltg2@gmail.com Page 20