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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
District Updates
Volume 1, Issue 6 | January 2015
Table of Contents
IN THIS
ISSUE
OCTOBER 2014 3 4 8 10 11 12
Catching up with your LTG LTG Election Article Hungeris.org Article DCON Scholarship Article DPS Committee Article Saturday Morning Awards Committee Article 13 Circle K Article 14 Alex’s Lemonade Stand Article 17 Advocacy: Hunger in the United States 18 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 had an amazing end of 2014 and are having an amazing start to 2015! Here is my 6th Newsletter, it is basically just an update on everything that is going on in District and International. Keep an eye out soon for th my 7 Newsletter, a special edition focused on LTG elections and DCON. The next coming months are going to be hectic with volunteer opportunities and Key Club events! It’s going to be exciting! -Dianna Torres
ABOUT THE SONG
“Superheroes” by The Script
When you've been fighting for it all your life You've been working every day and night That’s how a superhero learns to fly Every day, every hour Turn the pain into power” The beginning of the New Year is always fun, but sometimes it can the beginning of a boatload of stress. It’s normal, but most definitely…NOT fun. So one thing I was always told was to work through it…all while putting your best foot forward. When times get tough, just take a deep breath and work through it. Like the lyrics say, “That’s how a superhero learns how to fly.”. The harder you work to get through something, the easier it’ll become and the better person you will be.
Catching up with your
EHT Key Club VP Derrick Chen and I at the EHT Member Induction!
Lt. Governor
Hello Division 2! As the second half of the service year comes around, the New Jersey District of Key Club International is promoting our advocacy focus— Hunger in the United States—even more! As a fresh start for the second half of the service year, the District Programs committee decided to support the organization Hunger Is, at HungerIs.org. Hunger Is works to end child hunger in the world through service, monetary donations, and educating people. Hungeris.org is a fantastic website that helps you get involved in the fight against hunger in several different ways. The website has a “Get Involved” tab on their home page, which allows you to either donate time or money. To donate your time, you can type in your zip code in the “search” bar and a variety of service opportunities in your area is displayed. This organization will give your clubs more freedom in how you would like to support the New Jersey District’s advocacy focus: Hunger in the United States. Happy volunteering! Sincerely, The District Programs Committee
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When Alex set up her first lemonade stand at age four, little did she know that the world would change forever. Alex was diagnosed with cancer right before her first birthday. When she was four, with the help of her brother, she set up her first lemonade stand. Despite having a life threatening disease, Alex never stopped thinking of others. Not only did she hold lemonade stands annually until cancer took her life at age eight, she also inspired many people to do the same. Wishing to continue her legacy, her parents set up the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. This foundation has continued what Alex started: it has raised money and awareness of childhood cancer causes—especially research into new treatments and cures—and encouraged and empowered others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer. Since 2000, Alex’s Lemonade Stand has raised more than $80 million dollars to fight childhood cancer. How can my club help this incredible organization? Hold an Alex’s Lemonade Stand at your school! Get it approved for the spring or summer. When the time comes, set up in the sun and see how much your club can raise to help end childhood cancer. Alex’s Lemonade Stand also takes donations. Please contact your lieutenant governor with any questions on Alex’s Lemonade Stand or visit www.alexslemonade.org.
ICON!
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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