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Division 2

Lieutenant Governor’s Greetings Hello Division 2!

I hope everyone’s summer is going well. In this newsletter there is more about ICON. Thank you to Zarina from Lindenhurst and Vienna from Pat- Med for attending the July Divisional. It was an awesome beach day at Jones Beach! We did a few videos which included the Elemonate Challenge.

Upcoming Events: 1. Fall RallyOctober 25th at LIU Post 2. August Divisional

Service Spotlights: There weren’t any service projects done this month; however next month seems like it will be more busy.

Congratulations to Lindenhurst on a fantastic summer meeting!

Paperwork Election Report Forms https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ 1TZOEynn1hnB8py6-4Mrsh6K0sHQq3BqWZcWXgpF0w/viewform?usp= send_form Election Report Forms are officially due on September 27th, 2015. Thank you to Lindenhurst and Pat- Med for the submission!

Monthly Report Forms and Lieutenant Governor Evaluation Forms are due the 7th of every month.

Fundraising Report Form A form of proof is no longer required. Instead, your advisor and I will receive a confirmation.

Don’t forget the fundraising goal for the 2015- 2016 service year is 100,000.

Report Form Submission is below. The pink is election report forms. The dark orange is monthly report forms for the month of April. The light orange is monthly report forms for the month of May. The light green is the monthly report forms for the month of June.

In This Issue  The Thirst Project  The Governor’s Project  Some Key Club stuff

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READ THE MAY/JUNE DISTRICT NEWSLETTER! WE HAVE SOME SPOTLIGHTS! HERE IS THE LINK: HTTP://ISSUU.COM/NY DISTRICTKEYCLUB/DOCS

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ICON (International Convention 2015) I do not even know where to begin! International Convention was a blast. This year it was in Indianapolis, Indiana and it was beautiful. I met so many Key Clubbers from all around the world. I bonded and shared laughs with the district board. I also learned a lot on how to be a better LTG as well as other little things. This year it was also a Tri- K event which means that Kiwanis and Circle- K were there with us! That made it extra, extra special!

The district board went to a baseball game one night and I have to say that was one of my favorite moments. Everyone was smiling, cheering, or laughing at something. I loved being able to vote on the international level as well. No matter how long it was, it was exciting to have a voice.

Next year, I hope to see you there! It is in Atlanta, Georgia and there truly isn’t any experience like it!

Each year, Key Club International holds its annual convention in which members from around the globe vote for our international positions, amend bylaws, and enjoy the convention as key clubbers, regardless of position.

This year's ICON marked the Kiwanis centennial, as well as the ninetieth anniversary of our amazing organization.

As a member attending the convention, I was at first anxious to experience the convention. Several fellow Key Clubbers from my school attended, yet due to the difference in positions I was worried that there would be a boundary separating me from the District Board members. However, I was pleasantly surprised to find myself surrounded by friends soon after arriving in Indianapolis.

I had the incredible opportunity to attend meaningful workshops, which allowed me to bring back crucial information to my club. I gained much insight and knowledge into processes that had been mysterious to me previously, and after the convention I felt enlightened. It wasn't all work though; many memories were of enjoyable events, conversations, and of course, delicious food.

Attending the convention is something that I believe should be more common in our district, as it really is a life changing experience. There is no doubt in my mind that next year I will be in Atlanta, Georgia for the next convention, and while it may be my last International Convention as a Key Clubber, I am certain I will continue this tradition throughout my time in Circle K, and eventually Kiwanis.

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William Floyd Member Vittoria Vitucci

The Thirst Project As you know, the Thirst Project is our district charity. Last month I had a challenge to make a video however no one participated so Zarina from Lindenhurst and Vienna from Pat Med helped me make one at our July Divisional. The Thirst Project is a student led organization and 100% of its donations go to building wells .

One mission they are on is to give clean water to Swaziland by 2022.

We can do it!!

Clean water gives opportunities. It gives education. It gives community.

It gives hope. Make your mark by finding more information at thethirstproject.org.

The Governor’s Project As you may know, the Governor's Project this year is hunger. I am also a big fighter for the cause of hunger! Hunger affects more people around you than you might know. Hunger is not only in "third world countries" or "the projects". It is happening right now right in your own backyard. We complain when we don't get food for an hour or two, but can you imagine only getting one meal a day if you are lucky?! It is hard to think about, especially when you can go to the fridge or cabinet whenever you want. The positive side to this is that there is so many ways that you can make a difference in the hunger epidemic! To begin, I urge you to volunteer at your local food bank. This is a very rewarding experience and it really puts you in touch with a different side of your community. There is also different nonprofits such as No Kid Hungry or Feeding America which is my project as Lieutenant Governor. These non-profits can benefit the fight against hunger on a global scale and you can get involved by going to their websites. Again, hunger is a big issue and YOU ARE THE SOLUTION! Now get out there and make a change!

Contact Information

District Webmaster Tanya Hao: tanyahao.tech@nydkc.org District Governor: Hannanichols.gov@nydkc.org

District Editor Angelica Mehta: angelicamehta.editor@nydkc. org

District Secretary Zainab Nathani: zainabnathani@nydkc.org

District Chair: ricardolarios.chair@nydkc.org .

District Treasurer Donna Yu: donnayu.treas@nydkc.org

District Executive Assistant Matt Garber: mattgarber.ea@nydkc.org

Youth Opportunities Fund: Apply for a YOF grant The basics you need to know: • The application must be received by October 15 at 11:59PM EST. •Clubs may request funding assistance ranging anywhere from US$100 to US$2,000.

•Applicants must use the new YOF grant application.

•Guidelines for filing the application are also listed in the Key Club Guidebook under Board Policies.

Applications can also be faxed to: 1-317-879-0204 or emailed to yof@kiwanis.org.

Nickelodeon: 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.

Major Emphasis: 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.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospital: 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.

ELIMINATE: The International Board passed a resolution to continue supporting The Eliminate Project through Trick or Treat for UNICEF through 2020. We believe that this will equate to around $3M in additional funds for The Eliminate Project!

Can you believe that India has officially eliminated MNT!?

This is a great victory for one of the most populous countries in the world. We have also officially broken the record for the most money raised through Trick or Treat for UNICEF. 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. 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.

Rustic Pathways: 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.

Key Club Pledge: I pledge, on my honor, to up-hold 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.

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

Motto: Caring – Our Way of Life Values: Character building, leadership, caring, inclusiveness

Vision: We are caring and competent servant leaders.

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.

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