KEY CLUB Caring — our way of life Brooklyn Technical High School
Jim Chan, President Sandy Liang, Vice President Sisi Peng, Secretary
Issue 6, October 2011
Vivian Lu, Treasurer
Holy Cheong, Bulletin Editor Cora Man, Webmaster
Caring — our way of life Brooklyn Technical High School Updates:
Committees have been sorted! Please make sure to be committed and attend your respective meetings! Key Club week is in November! Check the events page for more information! The next general meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 30 after 9th period. Mark your calendars!
Table of Contents
Check us out!
Front Cover
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Letter from the Bulletin Editor + Updates
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OCTOBER EVENTS
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Executive Board + Cabinet of 2011-2012
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Key Club Advisers + Surprise Guest
12
District and International News
14
NOVEMBER EVENTS
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KEY Clubber of the Month
18
FUN/GAMES
19
KEY CLUB CHEERS
20
CREDITS/QUESTIONS?
21
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Letter From Your Editor Dear Key Club Members, For those who have chosen to be in committees, committee sorting is complete! Be sure to check your emails for committee meeting dates and rooms. It is important that you attend and contribute to your committee because that is what you signed up for! In case this hasn’t been noticed, Key Club has a bulletin board! It is located in the center section of the cafeteria. Please stop by to look at it! On the bulletin board we have updates, a calendar, information about Key Club, information about the executive board, and of course, photos. This bulletin board expresses what Key Club is at Brooklyn Tech. Along with our bulletin board, we also have mailboxes! These are located in 7C1, also in the center section of the cafeteria. Want to write a letter or note to a executive board member? Drop it in their respective mailbox! But please be respectful and keep things appropriate. Finally, articles. Thanks to those members who sent me articles voluntarily and willingly and thanks to those I had to chase after for articles! Please remember that articles are important because that is where members can speak out about their thoughts about an event or club, etc. These articles are the members’ voices and I want members to be recognized in the newsletter. Plus, writing an article gets you points! Don’t hesitate to send me articles at holy@thetechkey.com. -Holy Cheong
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OCTOBER October 2, 2011— Walk to Cure Diabetes (JDRF) From last year’s JDRF to this year’s JDRF, the outcome is still the same; hundreds of supporters and walkers all ready to take part in the walk to cure diabetes. And each of the members from Brooklyn Tech Key Club knew what this event was for and together we played a part in bringing us one footstep closer to curing diabetes. - Holy Cheong
October 8, 2011— Columbus Day Parade
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October 16, 2011— Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Breast Cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women in the world. This was a fact I had already known but it wasn’t until I participated in the Breast Cancer Walk did I realize how many people were affected by this deadly cancer. People of all colors, ages, shapes, and sizes showed up for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Prospect Park on Sunday, October 16th, 2011, proving that this illness is indiscriminate— it can affect anyone. The several mile-long walk was filled with cheerleaders, music, singing, and overall, a radiant positive energy. The amount of support and spirit displayed by everyone touched me and convinced me to continue supporting this worthy cause for as long as it takes to find the cure and beyond. -Joanna Huang “...to continue supporting this worthy cause for as long as it takes to find the cure and beyond”
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Brooklyn Tech Key Club in the World Journal Newspaper!
Brooklyn Tech Key Club in the SingTao Newspaper!
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Brooklyn Tech Key Club members from left to right: Calvin Guo, Dennis Chan, Tyler Zhang, and their fellow friend from Goldstein, Thomas Zhang. On Sunday October 16, 2011 I attended the Breast Cancer Walk in Prospect Park. The moment I arrived I received a pink balloon from some walkers. While waiting for the walk to begin, I made friends with several other fellow walkers in Brooklyn Tech Key Club, all ready to make strides against breast cancer. Although I got lost a few times in the park, I survived to complete the three mile walk, ahead of my key club, and I felt a sense of happiness. Not only did I beat my club, but I played a part in bringing the world one stride closer to fighting against breast cancer. This was the first Key Club event I attended and it was fun. I hope to go to the next Key Club event and help the community! - Nabib Ahmed
Project Captains: Erjona Peci &Evelyn Yeung
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October 29, 2011— Fall Rally @ Edward R. Murrow H.S.
Fall Rally was one of the most helpful event in Key Club. At this event, there were workshops where members could attend and learn about the aspects of Key Club and how the club works. Some of the workshops focused on fundraising and some focused on running for a higher position. The district board was there as well and assisted in giving us information about Key Club. But the best part was the pizza for lunch. By the afternoon many of the members were hungry and pizza was the right medicine to our tummies. Not only did we learn about Key Club at the Fall Rally but we had fun meeting other members from other divisions and bonding with our own key club. - Committee leader, Johnny Leung
Kisses for Key Club!
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Brooklyn Tech Key Club poses for a group photo. Division 9 represent!
Key Club Members at the Fall Rally! Divisions 8, 8A, 9, 10, and 11 attended the Fall Rally.
Brooklyn Tech Member Jack Liu befriends members from Division 11 during the icebreakers session.
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The Executive Board 2011-2012
PRESIDENT JIM CHAN
SECRETARY SISI PENG
EDITOR HOLY CHEONG
VICE PRESIDENT SANDY LIANG
TREASURER VIVIAN LU
WEDMASTER CORA MAN
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The Executive Cabinet 2011-2012
ADVOCACY KELLY IEONG
COMMUNICATIONS CATHARINE CHEN
OPPORTUNITIES RINA LIANG
INDUCTION JENNIFER LEI
FUNDRAISING
WEI LI
CRYSTAL AVILA
NON-TRADITIONAL SCRAPBOOK DORIS LIANG
TIFFANY LEUNG
MANWEI (JOANNA) HUANG
VISUAL MEDIA
DENISE CHEN TRADITIONAL SCRAPBOOK
JOHNNY LEUNG
EVENLYN YEUNG
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Our Kiwanis Committee Representative Mr. Gioia
Mrs. Neuringer , our Lieutenant Governor of Brooklyn Kiwanis from Mapleton Kiwanis
Mr. Neuringer of Mapleton Kiwanis
Brooklyn Tech Key Club Advisers
Phys Ed. Teacher, Mr. Weiss
AP Biology teacher, Mr. Morgan
Biology teacher, Ms. Baronowski
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SURPRISE! Meet our Division 9 Beaver, Bang!
Thanks to David Jin from Brooklyn Tech for volunteering to be the mascot!
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DISTRICT NEWS Connect with District New York! Join Division 9’s Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/ nydkc09/ Join NY District Key Club’s Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/ groups/174385895949984/
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INTERNATIONAL NEWS March of Dimes Foundation & Key Club’s Involvement The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. March of Dimes was founded by our 32nd President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, in the fight against polio. After the discovery of the polio vaccine, March of Dimes focused their efforts to improve the health of babies and has been successful with the help and enthusiasm of many grassroots volunteers. Since 1978, Key Clubs have hosted fundraising and awareness programs to support the March of Dimes, raising over $100,000 through fundraisers in 2010 alone! Key Club members, like you, can support the March of Dimes each semester: in the fall, raise awareness by hosting programs throughout November for Prematurity Awareness Month and in the spring, raise funds by participating in March for Babies, the March of Dimes largest annual fundraiser. November is Prematurity Awareness Month November is when the March of Dimes focuses everyone’s attention on the impact premature birth has on babies and families. Throughout November, Key Club members can support the March of Dimes mission by educating peers on the importance of healthy lifestyles through the use of our teen2teen interactive program. You can also contact your local office to see what volunteer needs the local Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the hospital might have, such as making scrapbook pages or hosting a dinner for parents. Make it a priority to spread awareness the whole month by dedicating your Facebook statuses to facts about the March of Dimes & the serious problem of preterm birth; and you can tweet about it too! And on Global Prematurity Day, November 17, you can do a range of activities to spread awareness about the global problem of preterm birth! Your club can host an event at your school to educate others and you can dedicate a day to wear purple, the March of Dimes color. Look for more ideas coming in fall 2011. March for Babies An excellent way to support the March of Dimes is by participating in our largest annual fundraiser, March for Babies. Sign up at marchforbabies.org/kiwanis to join or start a new Key Club team! Choose “Key Club” as your division, and if you can’t locate your team on that page, simply enter your high school name with “Key Club” included as your team name in the bottom in the “Enter as much as you know” box. You can find the date and location of your March for Babies at that site also! There are tons of fun ways to get involved with March for Babies. Your club can host coin collections, dances, and inschool challenges to raise funds. Then join with your community in March for Babies to walk to give every baby a healthy start.
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NOVEMBER
...upcoming events!
Key Club Week Key Club Week gives you the opportunity to show your community what Key Club is truly about: service. Each day places an emphasis on service to promote Key Club within our homes, schools and communities and to make Key Club a household name. Take some time to have fun! MONDAY, November 7th is —> Day 1: TRICK-OR-TREATING FOR KAMP KIWANIS/ UNICEF! Show your K by continuing to walk around with UNICEF/ Kamp Kiwanis Boxes. Fundraise, Fundraise, Fundraise! Collect $18 for +10points! Even if you don’t have a box, collect donations and you can put it in a box when you hand it in. Don’t forget to put your Name and OSIS on the back of the box before you hand it in on Wednesday or Thursday. (See above) TUESDAY November 8th is —> Day 2: THANK YOU DAY! (+5) Show some Kudos to the Key players by Typing or Writing out a nice “Thank You” card to the Club Officers and Advisers at Brooklyn Tech! You can work on this card on your day off (no school Tuesday). Put it in President’s Jim mailbox in 7C1 by Wednesday, the 9th. You will get +5 points. Make sure to put your Name and OSIS at the bottom of the card. Be sure to decorate the card, and write a heartfelt message! You can talk about your favorite event, the general meetings, or anything else you would like to thank us for! WEDNESDAY November 9th is —> Day 3: CONNECT THE K’s! Connect to your fellow Key Club Members, from our club, division and district ONLINE! Take some time to go on our website: www.thetechkey.com Check out “The Beaver Tree”, our newsletter: www.issuu.com/holycheong/docs “Like” Brooklyn Tech’s Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/bthskc Join Division 9’s Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/nydkc09/ Join NY District Key Club’s Facebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/174385895949984/ “Follow” Brooklyn Tech Key Club on Tumblr: bthskc.tumblr.com
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(Continued) THURSDAY, November 10th is —> Day 4: SCAVENGER HUNT! (+26 if you find everyone!) Time: 8:44 (Beginning of Period 2) - 3:08 (End of 9th Period) Location: Figure it out.. if you can! =) Hand in the cards for points, ON THE SAME DAY, After 9th period in room 3E18 Material you’ll need: One Index Card Put your Name and OSIS at the top of it. For more information, check your emails! FRIDAY, November 11th is —> Day 5: FACEBOOK US! (+5 points) There’s no school so have some fun at home! PART 1- Make a VIDEO on our Key Club’s Facebook wall. Introduce yourself, when and why you joined Key Club, your favorite event, anything you want! You can also tell us how you feel OR do the beaver call! (+5 points) Our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/bthskc PART 2- AFTER THAT, send bths.kc@thetechkey.com an email, telling us that you have posted a video and give us your Name and OSIS. If you don’t have facebook or don’t want to post it publicly, don’t fret! Email your video to bths.kc@thetechkey.com!
November Divisional @ John Dewey High School Date: November 2, 2011 Time: 4:30 pm — 6:30 pm Facebook Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=238222522902227 (RSVP here!)
Neighborhood Clean-Up A neighborhood clean-up, interclubbing project with Midwood HS Key Club, and other Division 9 Key Clubs! This is a LARGE event! Date: Saturday, November 12, 2011 Time: 10:00 am — 1:00 pm Clean-Up Location: 86th Street from 20th Avenue to 26th Avenue Sign up here: http://www1.mysignup.com/cgi-bin/view.cgi?datafile=neighborhood_cleanup # of Members Needed: 40
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KEY Clubber of the Month What does it mean to be “Key Clubber of the Month”? We give out this award each month to a particular key club member who has made the most impact on our club for that month. In order to get this award you have to attend events, and participate. We want to see someone who is actively helping and contributing to their community. But we also want to see someone who is representing Brooklyn Tech, and most importantly, key club. This member should be the role model for other members.
THIS COULD BE YOU!
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FUN AND GAMES
Can you find the first and last names of the executive board? Hint: They’re not scattered. Send your print screened solved puzzle to holy@thetechkey.com for +5 points!
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KEY CLUB CHEERS Key Club Chant “Hey Key Club, how do you feel?” We feel food! OH we feel so good! OH! *pelvic thrust* Brooklyn Tech Key Club Chant “Hey Key Club, how do you feel?” We feel good! We feel maaaad good! AND WHAT?! Key Club Pledge I pledge on my honor to uphold the objects of Key Club international; to build my home, school, and community; to serve my nation and God and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
District mascot: Beaver
Beaver Call/Chant Beaver one, beaver all, let's all do the beaver call! Beaver two, beaver three, let's all climb the beaver tree! Beaver four, beaver five, let's all do the beaver jive! Beaver six, beaver seven, let's all go to beaver heaven! Beaver eight, beaver nine, STOP! IT'S BEAVER TIME! Go Beaver! Go Beaver! Go Beaver!
District 9 Beaver’s name: BANG
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QUESTIONS?
HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE BOARD! From left to right: Holy Cheong, Cora Man, Jim Chan, Vivian Lu, Sisi Peng Absent from photo: Sandy Liang Feel free to contact the Executive Board! Jim Chan, President Sandy Liang, Vice President Sisi Peng, Secretary Vivian Lu, Treasurer
Holy Cheong, Bulletin Editor Cora Man, Webmaster
jim@thetechkey.com sandy@thetechkey.com sisi@thetechkey.com vivian@thetechkey.com holy@thetechkey.com cora@thetechkey.com
General E-mail: bths.kc@thetechkey.com Images E-mail: image@thetechkey.com Website: www.thetechkey.com
Photo credits: Jim Chan, Amanda Tam, and Mandy Wong