April newsletter

April Newsletter

Division 2

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Meet the Lieutenant Governor.

Hi there Division 2! My name is Alexis Warren and I am your Lieutenant Governor for the 2015-2016 service year. My home club is the Lindenhurst High School Key Club. I would like to begin by conveying that you can come to me for anything; whether it is personal or “business”.

I am more than open to new ideas and will yield any questions or concerns.

So now you ask what is the Lieutenant Governor anyway? I am the liaison for the New York District Key Club. Basically I transfer information from the clubs to the district and from the district to the clubs. With that being said, communication is heavily involved in my job.

Hence, it is imperative that you try your best to answer calls/e-mails, attend divisionals, and voice your opinion.

Let’s work together as a division and make this service year the best one yet!

In the words of Steve Jobs, “Those who are crazy enough to change the world are the ones who do.”

Yours in service, Lt. Governor Alexis Warren (717)856-5417 alexiswarren.ltg@nydkc.org

Leadership Training Conference 2015 The 67th Annual Leadership Training Conference held at the Desmond Hotel was an enormous success. It was my first LTC and I had a blast. Some of my favorite moments include Playfair, playing Cards Against Humanity during free time with a new group of Key Clubbers every night, and making a Boo- Boo Bunny during the final workshop.

700 Key Clubbers from all over New York were in attendance. It turns out that this is the highest record of attendance in the past 10 years. This past service year, we raised over $100,000 for district projects and local causes combined, as well as committing over 80,000 hours of service. “We have surpassed our goals that we set and the 2014-2015 district board could not be any more thankful for all the Key Clubbers who worked to together to make it all happen.”

The 68th Annual Leadership Training Conference will be held at the Desmond Hotel from March 18-20, 2016. My goal is to get at least 5-10 Key Clubbers from every club to attend. It is never too early to start preparing especially by fundraising.

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The Eliminate Project With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of nearly 49,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch.

homemade video about The Eliminate Project from Key Club members.

The deadline for all submissions is May 15.

Consider how you can incorporate footage or photos of the activities your club has planned for Eliminate Week on May Celebrate your club’s 4-8, 2015. Fine more involvement with The information on Eliminate Project by getting out your digital the Key Club Blog! cameras, smartphones and video recorders.

Key Club International is looking for the best As of April 5, 2015, Kiwanis-family Service Leadership Programs have raised$4,196,027 in total funds. Key Club International raised more than $17,300, saving or protecting more than 9,600 lives!

International Convention 2015 Celebrate the amazing things Key Club does with more than 1,600 Key Clubbers from all across the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Join New York District Key Club to attend one of the biggest Key Club events of the year. Pack your bags for the 72nd Annual Key Club International Convention in Indianapolis from June 24-28th.

Share innovative service project and fundraising ideas, listen to amazing speakers, learn about servant leadership, train for your 2015–16 leadership position, elect next year’s Key Club International Board, and celebrate 100 years of Kiwanis and its clubs.

The cost of the International Convention is $1,150.00. Please be sure to fill out the registration form and

send in the deposit of $500 by May 1st if you are planning on attending.

Thirst Project T-Shirts This district fundraiser is the perfect way to end the 20142015 service year. The goal is to sell 1,850 shirts throughout the district to raise the goal. That means that if every club in the district sold just 8 shirts, we’d reach the goal! Just think how amazing it would be if we could raise the $12,000 that it costs to build a well in Swaziland! The shirts are only $10.00 each! The logo of sponsors will appear on the back of the shirt. If you would like to order a T-shirt, please fill out the form below: Place orders until April 27th! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mMVRTEKXbecadLvh0ex57TnQErnY_Xx7dwnHWw1NfA/viewform?usp=send_form

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Trey Butler Fundraiser In the Spring of 2014, current Victor High School senior Trey Butler, began to notice an uncharacteristic limp in his walk. His primary care doctor was unable to determine what was wrong so Trey was sent to an orthopedist. After watching Trey walk, he suggested seeing a neurologist. Eventually, following further consultation and tests a team of doctors diagnosed Trey with MLD. Trey and his Family were then sent to Duke University

Hospital, one of only three medical centers in the United States that specializes in MLD, for testing. Trey’s late onset and early diagnosis qualified him as a strong candidate for a bone marrow transplant to slow the progression of the disease. Early in December of 2014, Trey will begin treatment at Duke University Hospital. There, Trey and his family will live for 6-9 months. Team Trey, a group of Trey’s friends, classmates, and neighbors, is holding

fundraising and awareness campaigns in support of Trey and MLD. Trey is currently a Key Clubber at the Victor High School Key Club, so let’s work together to support a member of the New York District Key Club family!

Donations can be made payable to: John D. Goldstein 590 Mullock Road Port Jervis, NY 12771

Major Emphasis In 1946, Key Club International challenged all Key Clubs and members to focus energies on making an international impact. This program still is followed today through the Major Emphasis: “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” Dive in to find information on popular service projects, as well as resources, support materials and how-to guides to help pull them off. Download our service project directory, filled with ideas for hands-on and fundraising service opportunities. Projects are divided into levels of difficulty, easy, moderate, and difficult, to help you get started with whatever type of project you are interested in tackling. Don't shy away from harder projects, as the planning and execution effort intensifies, so do the rewards!

Youth Opportunities Fund The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is an endowed fund for Key Club International held within the Kiwanis International Foundation.

This fund uses earned interest to help Key Clubs and Key Club members serve the world by providing grants for service opportunities. The fund also provides academic scholarships for higher education. The Youth Opportunities Fund is established through a portion of your Key Club International dues and through the purchase of G. Harold Martin Fellowships.

YOF grants can help you take action. Look around and identify the things that need to get done in your school, community or world.

“Have a little fun.”

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Nickelodeon

“Keep it simple.”

Nickelodeon joined the Kiwanis family as a 2013 Vision Partner of Kiwanis International with a focus on its Big Help initiative, which addresses issues in service, education, the environment and health. Learn more about Nickelodeon’s Big Help efforts, the Halo Awards program and Day of Play at pro-social.nick.com or nick.com/thebighelp.

Rustic Pathways Key Club Co-Sponsor Rustic Pathways has 30 years of experience leading exceptional international education and service programs for students. With over

130 programs in 20 countries, Rustic Pathways is the global leader in its field. Recognizing our shared values, Rustic Pathways has partnered with Key Club to provide its

members with the opportunity to broaden their global perspective while performing meaningful service projects in communities around the world.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Key Club participates with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by sponsoring fundraising events. Key Club members also participate in service projects at their local children’s hospital. Find out how you and your club can help CMNH.

March of Dimes For decades, Key Club has partnered with the March of Dimes to give every baby a healthy start. Key Club members raise thousands of dollars annually through various programs, including collecting change, holding dances and taking part in March of Dimes’ signature event, March for Babies. See how your club can support the March of Dimes.

UNICEF Since 1994, Key Club has been Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF and over the years has raised nearly US$5 million for iodine deficiency programs worldwide and HIV and AIDS programs in Kenya and Swaziland. Now it’s helping The Eliminate Project. Learn more about Key Club's history with UNICEF.

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Election Report Form This is the link to the form we will be using this service year. It is different from the ERF that is currently on the website, but hopefully this form will go on the website very soon. https://docs.google.co m/forms/d/1TZOEynn 1hnB8py6-4Mrsh6K0sHQq3BqWZcWXgpF0w/viewf orm?usp=send_form This form is a bit more flexible in that it gives you guys the option to record information about additional board members.

This is beneficial for clubs that have more than one person occupying the same position-for example, two secretaries.

Election Report Forms are officially due on September 27th, 2015. HOWEVER, if you have already had your elections, or are having them around this time of the year, please try your best to submit the ERF as soon as possible (preferably before the end of April).

The Lindenhurst High School Key Club celebrating #happinessday by holding up signs that say Key Club makes them happy.

Monthly Report Forms Here is the link for the 2015-2016 MRF: https://docs.google.co m/forms/d/1O5_eg93 VuG6JcKDjlq7tQ04uo NBz0_EYUFXSI4sCX 6I/viewform This form is currently on the District Website.

These forms are due on the 7th of every month for the previous month. For example, the first form will be due on May 7th, 2015 for the month of April.

As seen on the form itself, Lieutenant Governor evaluations also have to be submitted every month. These forms can also be found on the NYDKC website under the resources tab or at this link: https://docs.google.co m/forms/d/1LEZ_2btM TLF4yLPvYBHqYA24t T6FIgDPQjDRAqr0L0 A/formResponse

Any questions or concerns regarding forms please contact myself or District Secretary Zainab Nathani: ZainabNathani.sec@nydkc.org (516)305-0221

KEY CLUB PLEDGE

Key Club Mission Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership.

We’re on the Web! See us at:

nydkc.org

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.

Motto: Caring- Our Way of Life Values: Character building, inclusiveness, caring, leadership Vision: We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide.

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NEW YORK DISTRICT KEY CLUB DIVISION 2: LINDENHURST, WILLIAM FLOYD, BELLPORT, SAYVILLE, COPAIGUE, PATCHOUGE-MEDFORD, AMITYVILLE