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New York Key Club District | Division 23 July Issue
Note From Your Lt. Governor
In this issue! Note from Josh ............ 1 Governor's note .......... 2
Hey Division 23! As many of you know, my name is Josh Hill and I am your Lt. Governor for the 2011-2012 Key Club Service year! My home club is Webster-Schroeder in Webster, NY. Also, I will be a sophomore in the upcoming school year, the youngest on the District Board. I hope that your last few weeks of school went by smoothly and that you all are enjoying your summer vacation. Around mid-August I will be e-mailing all of the Key Club Advisors to ask when would be a good time for me to come and visit your club. Hopefully, I will be able to visit the majority of the clubs before the end of October. Before my visit to your club, I ask that the election report form for your club be in. This form can be found on the New York District Key Club website (nydkc.org) under resources. Also, monthly report forms need to be fill out for each club, each month. This form can also be found on the district website. More of this will be covered in Daniel's note on page 3. Please see this newsletter as a major resource that you can use anytime you feel needed. Please ask questions when you do not understand something. All of us on the District Board would love to help you! Yours in friendship and Key Club, Josh Hill Lt. Governor Division 23
Quotes .......................... 2 Secretary and ICON .. 3 Treasurer and Web ..... 4 Editor and K-Fam ........ 5 Fall Rally ........................ 6 Paperwork.................... 6 Contacts ...................... 6 Extra .............................. 6
"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment." -Buddha Division 23 Clubs Bishop Kearny ∙ Brighton Canandaigua ∙ East High Penfield ∙ Victor ∙ Wayne Schroeder ∙ Thomas
Governor's Greetings Governor Domenick Pesce
leadership Hey New York District Key Club, I hope everyone’s summer has been treating them well. Although I don’t like to admit it, we’re just about half way through, with a new school year drawing closer. As Key Club progresses during the Summer I would encourage you all to get involved and start planning and attending those projects. Just a few weeks ago the New York District Board (and a few Key Club Officers) returned from the gorgeous Phoenix, Arizona where the Key Club International Convention was held. We had just fewer than thirty Key Clubbers from the New York District represented at workshops, social events, and of course the house of delegates. Some of the entertainment at the convention consisted of Keynote speaker, Eric Saperston, who told us of his inspiring life changing journey, and Craig Karges the “extraordinist”, who was the award-winning entertainer wowing Key Clubbers with his mystical illusions. Meeting members from all over the United States as well as from foreign places such as Italy, Jamaica, and Aruba was a truly unique experience. Key Club ICON, this year was one of true amazement, an experience in which I’ll never forget. I hope next year many of you will get the chance to attend the 2012 Key Club ICON in the beautiful Orlando, Florida! (For those of you that are wondering, yes...Disney.) Hope you all enjoy your summer, but don’t forget about Key Club. Summer provides Key Clubbers with the chance to perform some seriously successful projects, take advantage of it! Also don't forget to subscribe to the New York District website (www.nydkc.org), as well as the Official NYDKC Facebook Group (on.fb.me/meTPeC). -Gov out
inclusiveness
caring character building "All successful people men and women are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work every day toward their distant vision, that goal or purpose." -Brian Tracy
"I am imagination. I can see what the eyes cannot see. I can hear what the ears cannot hear. I can feel what the heart cannot feel." - Peter Nivio Zarlenga
"Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them." -John C. Maxwell
Secretary's Memo Hello New York District! My name is Daniel Ivan Lin, the District Secretary for the 2011-2012 service year. It has been fun working with some of you and I want to let you know that we are off to a good start. Please make sure however to keep up with your club's paperwork during the summer. Remember that even though it is summertime, you should still be committed to Key Club. It is important that we continue to serve our home, school, and community. Though events are limited during the summer, it is vital that you submit your club's monthly report forms (MRF), is a key device for relaying information from your club to the district. The form is due on the 7th of each month and can be submitted through the online submission (on the district website), by email (use the PDF form of the MRF), or by snail mail. Submitting these forms can ensure that your club gets credit for service they have done. Even if you do not have service projects that month, still submit your MRFs. If you ever need to submit a monthly report form late, please make sure to email me (daniellin.sec@nydkc.org). This way, not only do I know that you need more time, but I know that you will be submitting your club's monthly report form. If you ever need help, please do not be afraid to ask me. Later this month, I will be sending out Tips for Club Secretaries, a guide that will prove to be extremely useful in many areas. For the election report form, please make sure that you send it if you haven't done so already. This information is needed for the District Directory. I have started a blog / website for club secretaries, nydkcsec.wordpress.com, acting as a forum for questions and inquiries, and provide important updates. Feel free to follow it as often as you like and hopefully it will be updated every two weeks. As a reminder, please subscribe to the New York District Secretaries Google Group (http://bit.ly/p5CodX) and the official Secretaries Group on Facebook (http://on.fb.me/qNU10j). Remember to keep up the good work. Enjoy your well-deserved summer! -District Secretary Daniel Ivan Lin
CONVENTION ICON, the Key Club International Convention, was held in Phoenix, Arizona this earlier this month. I, Josh, was not able to attend this spectacular gathering of Key Clubbers due to a family vacation. At the convention there were 10 of the 33 participating countries with Key Clubs. High school students from around the world came together and attended various workshops to build leadership skills, attend dances, and voted to elect the new 2011-2012 International Key Club Board. Teen's met new friends and made memories that will last in their minds for the rest of their lives. International Board '11-'12: Annie Lewandowski, President
Catt Lovins, VP
Nick DePorzio,
International Trustee
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Treasurer's Check Hello, I hope everyone is enjoying their summer! Having just returned from being trained as a District Treasurer at International Convention, I am excited to soon be putting that training to good use! Even though dues are due in November, it’s not too late to start collecting. It can be the difference between handing them in on time and being late. Start asking members that will be in your club next year and discuss this at summer meetings. Many club treasurers mentioned the need for dues resources on the Treasurer Survey, and I am currently working on it hopefully out during September. If you have not completed this survey please click on this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/5D9HX5. As the new school year approaches, club treasurers should be beginning to make the club’s budget. It is essential for the club to make more money for the club’s fund. Start a budget if you don’t have one, because they do help. It’s another reason to collect dues now; you will know how much money you will gain in your club fund (usually $1-3 per member). When making your budget, take everything into consideration, from Kiwanis visits to the end of the year party. It is better to budget an event that you may or may not plan rather than not budget it at all. Make sure to know if your club requires an approved copy from the school administration. If you had the opportunity to see the FRF spreadsheet, I am amazed with the treasurers of the mighty New York District. In three months, we beat our goal. Out new goal is 100 FRFs by LTC. As a reminder, after you fill the FRF, please send me proof of the fundraising from a copy of the check to letter from the organization. Kee p them coming! Stay tuned for more resources being release. As always if you have any questions or ideas, please email me at emilygicewicz.treas@nydkc. Don't forget to join us on Facebook and Google!! Lastly, check out my newly released Treasurer Tribune for more information. Yours in service, Emily Gicewicz District Treasurer
This is your New York District Key Club Webmaster, Oscar Tan. I’ve recently updated the NYDKC official website. Please, take a look. If you notice on the home page of this website, there is a section labeled ‘Service Spotlights’. So, what exactly are service spotlights? Each month, key clubbers submit club spotlights. Club spotlights usually show an article about a certain service event attended. Along with the article is a picture that portrays a service duty performed by Key Club members of your Home Club. This is rather simple, because even a few words can be a spotlight. Service Spotlights that stand out are often posted onto our New York District Key Club website, <nydkc.org>. How do you get your Service Spotlight onto the website? When your Service Spotlight article is finished, simply send it to Amber Lee via amberlee.editor@nydkc.org or your LTG to post on his/her newsletter. Our District Editor will then choose the spotlights and send it to me. I will post it on the official website. Service Spotlights are a great way to show off what service your club has done, and it may be featured on the front page! So, use some time and just submit those spotlights. Oscar Tan New York District Key Club Webmaster
Webmaster's Byte
Editor's Post I am Amber Lee, District Editor from 2011-2012. One of my main jobs as District Editor is to create the District Newsletter known as “The Empire Key”. Now, what is “The Empire Key” It’s comparable to all newsletters from your home Key Club, but my newsletter is just a guide for the District with greetings, important District news, District Projects, Service Spotlights, and New York District’s way of service. As one of my goals, I will be creating most likely four issues of “The Empire Key” (one per season). There will not be less. A log will be sent out each month for required articles from LTGs. It is important that you submit articles and contribute to our newsletter. There are over 5000 Key Clubs of this world. One can’t possibly travel to every country and club to see what they are doing. This is where newsletter comes in handy. We get to view the service provided by the District during that season/month. Your own club or school can be starred on more than one page! You’re designs, thoughts, articles, and anything you wish can be incorporated. I encourage all LTGs to convince the editors of your division to make newsletters following graphic standards and Key Club colors. Believe it or not, we can hold a whole new way of communication just by flipping our pages. We show our passion, color, and family through every word and thought we have for Key Club. The Empire Key is the District’s way of expressing the District’s hard work and keeping the Key Club core values of character building, inclusiveness, leadership, and caring. Stay tuned for my first issue of “The Empire Key” being released during August of 2011. Any questions, any ideas, or any suggestions, email me at amberlee.editor@nydkc.org or contact me at (347) 653 3656. Amber Lee Key Club District Editor
K-Family Relations: Why do we need to connect with our K-Family counterparts? Many of us know that we, Key Clubbers are not the only members of the K-Family; along with Kiwanis, there are also K-Kids, Builders Club, Circle-K, and Aktion Club. But, why do we need maintain contact with other members of the K-family? Maintaining relations with the younger members of the K-family is important, because it gets the younger kids interested in community service; this teaches them the Key Club core values as they move along in the K-family. One easy way to connect with the younger children is to do something they love…color! Visit a K-Kids Club during the holiday season and make holiday cards for your local nursing home. Your local Kiwanis can also be one of the most important assets to your Key Club. Whether it is a problem with your advisor or you’re in need of financial support, Kiwanis is always there for help. To strengthen relations with your Kiwanis, invite them to come to your club meeting, this will show that you want them to be a part of your own club. Another way to strengthen relations with your local Kiwanis, Circle-K, or Aktion Clubs, is to plan an event with them; it’s as easy as contacting the president of the club and planning a meeting. Once you have that initial meeting planned, the rest is simple: plan your event. But how do you get in contact with the other members of the K-Family? One easy way is to get contact with your Kiwanis; they are one of the most valuable resources and will always be there to help. Another way is to contact your Lieutenant Governor whom can help with any questions that you may have about the K-Family. Ellen Dooley Division 16
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." -JWamilelsiam Important Information:
What is a Fall Rally and DTC? Hey, Key Clubbers! How has your summer been so far? As our summer vacation begins to slowly come to an end towards August, it means that it’s time for Fall Rally planning! As many new members are joining our Mighty New York District, they may be wondering what exactly are Fall Rallies and DTC’s. Fall Rallies are a great way to not only train officers, but motivate members and raise money for a charity. Some Key Clubbers aren’t able to make it to the annual Leadership Training Conference, where large training sessions are held for the various officer positions, and this is where Fall Rallies and DTC’s also known as Division Training Conferences, come into play. Basically, two to three divisions collaborate on a huge Rally and plan workshops with guest speakers to assist in officers training. Because three Divisions make up a lot of members, Division Training Conferences come into play. At DTC’s we basically have a smaller Fall Rally with only one Division. Mini charity projects are also held at these two events to help raise funds for a cause that is usually voted on at the event. All officers and members are strongly recommended to come to both of these events. There will always be resources for members and officers to take back to their home clubs. If anyone has questions about either of these two events, don’t hesitate to ask!
Division website: http://nydivision23.webs.com Get all forms in and on time! Keep in contact with officers and other Key Club members If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask
Michelle Hand, Lt. Governor for Division 27, also shares Monroe County with me. She covers Irondequoit and Brockport. She can answer any questions, as well: michy147@aim.com. Michelle's home club is Keshequa Key Club.
District Board Contacts
Yours in Leadership and Service, Andrew Abbey Division 26 Lt. Governor
District Governor Domenick Pesce domenickpese.gov@nydkc.org
District Administrator Mr. Goldstein NYDKCA@frontier.net
paperwork
District Assistant Yasmin Soliman yasminsoliman.ea@nydkc.org
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District Secretary Daniel Lin DanielLin.sec@nydkc.org
District Secretary Emily Gicewicz emilygicewicz.treas@nydkc.org
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Bishop Kearny Brighton
District Editor Oscar Tan District Editor Amber Lee
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LTG 23 Josh Hill
East High
joshhill.ltg@nydkc.org
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KCR Mrs. Murray
Victor
jmurr66@yahoo.com
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Wayne Schroeder
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**SEND IN THE ERF'S AND MRF'S!!** Josh Hill | (585) 957-4904 | joshhill.ltg@nydkc.org
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Division Board: Assistant Alli Martucci Board Member Dilara Calik