WHAT'S BUZZIN D23 BEES! I am so excited to share with you all the eighth edition of The Key to Division 23, and I hope you all are enjoying winter! I can't believe that we are almost halfway through the service year. With the end of the service year approaching, that means LTC, our district convention! Registration has been opened, so please make sure to sign up! With that being said, keep a heads up for a divisional event in mid-January and LTG elections. As winter approaches, this is the BEST time to do service projects as there are so many ways we can support our communities right now. In addition, I am happy to announce our December Member of the Month is Gadge Savastano from Mount Morris! Division 23, we are a true powerhouse and I am so proud of where we are at in our Division! With that being said, I am starting to look for a successor that will continue taking D23 to new heights. Please let me know if you are interested by submitting the interest form. If any clubs are hosting a service project or fundraiser, please let me know, and I would love to attend if I can! Lastly, don't forget that the December MRF will be due on January 10th, so please get that in if you haven't already. With that being said, please don't hesitate to contact me with questions or comments at division23@nydkc.org or phone (585) 606-8014. I am always here for you always! Enjoy the eighth issue of The Key to Division 23!
Yours in Care and Service, Division 23 Lieutenant Governor 2022-2023
As 2022 comes to a close, I hope that you can all reflect on a year of growth, love, and service! Take the lessons you've learned from all your hard work the past year and use them to grow as a student, friend, and Key Clubber in 2023. I'm incredibly excited to come back from the holiday break re-energized, and I hope you are, too! There's so much to look forward to in the months to come - from district events to International Convention in Anaheim. I know this year is going to be full of promises, In Friendship & Service, Ava Stamatakis Newcaribama International Trustee
the members of nydkc have voted pencils of promise as this year's district project!
Pencils of promise ensures that every child has access to quality education by building classrooms to give students safe and healthy places to learn. They provides teachers with training and innovative resources, and it provides children with access to clean water, private bathrooms, and good hygiene practices.
Key Club International is partnering with Schoolhouse, a free math peer-tutoring platform over Zoom where you have the opportunity to become a tutor. Schoolhouse offers both instant homework help and longer-term, smallgroup sessions in math and SAT prep. Become a volunteer tutor by checking out their website down below! Click here to learn more about the GLC program!
A little over a year ago, Key Club International introduced the Global Leadership Certificate program to all members. This program offers 40 courses, ranging from topics such as building meaningful relationships, running effective meetings, and so much more, all designed to help you develop your leadership skills.
Key Club is partnered with Squads to mobilize abroad for positive social change. Comprised of faculty-led student groups, Squads make meaningful changes on a global scale. They have initiatives to improve global health, economic, and educational outcomes in under-resourced communities.
Kamp Kiwanis is aimed at providing fun, physical exercise and adventure. It strives to afford opportunities to participate in a creative outdoor group experience in a democratic setting and develop characteristics of leadership and fair play.
The Lyme Disease Project was created to help pay for medical treatment for children with Lyme Disease, as most insurance companies do not pay for its expensive treatment.
The Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center is a clinic located in Long Island, New York that is dedicated to serving unique care for children in extreme situations and serves a number of other functions, such as outreach to parents and educational programs.
Key Clubbers recently had the chance to visit an elders center and engage with the residents there in a number of ways. They participated in activities such as singing Christmas carols and dancing, all of which were greatly appreciated by the elderly individuals at the center. In addition to these activities, the Key Clubbers were happy to assist with tasks around the center, including setting the table for meals and helping with cleaning. Through their kind and compassionate nature, the Key Clubbers were able to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents at the center. They were truly grateful for the opportunity to give back to their community and make a difference in the lives of others. The visit to the elders center was an exceptionally rewarding and meaningful experience for the Key Clubbers, and they were glad to have had the chance to spend time with the residents and contribute to their well-being.
Mount Morris’ s Key Club service event for December was breakfast with Santa. Breakfast with Santa is an event where Key Club and the local Kiwanis teamed up and set up an event where kids & parents came in, ate breakfast, went and sat with Santa about what they’ re wanted for Christmas and we had a system where gifts would be given out or all the boys and girls attending. The boys and girls first sat with Santa, then picked their gifts and then ate breakfast! We ended up having extra gifts and they were given to our school for future events.
