January Newsletter

J A N U A R Y

Happy January!

Hello, Division 10!

I hope you all have had an amazing week!

With the start of the new year, I am so excited to share with you the eighth edition of my monthly newsletters, Key-News! Though I am sure this month has been busy, I wanted to thank you all for continuing to stay active and engage with Key Club while providing service activities for members during this season.

This past month, I attended the Winter Board Meeting, coordinated club visits, continued fundraising for LEDCON, worked with the Regulations, Elections, and Credentials (REC) Committee to update the District ByLaws and continue to work with Parliamentary Procedure, and have been working to expand the new service event for the divisional project, "One Step to Lead." Please read this newsletter in its entirety for all new and important updates.

Yours in Friendship and Service,

KEY-Updates

January DCM

The January DCM will be on Sunday, December 29th at 5:00 PM via Zoom!

Meeting ID: 815 2920 3256

Passcode: jandcm

LEDCONMonthlyCalls

I will begin monthly calls to provide resources for LEDCON and tips on fundraising! (please sign up for a slot per officer team) The Zoom Meeting ID and Password are also provided on the spreadsheet.

Monthly Call Signup Link

DistrictProjects

Don't forget to participate in the monthly challenges for the Governor and District Project!

Governor's Project | District Project

At LEDCON, there is an award for both the Governor and District Project!

LEDCON LEDCON(cont.)

LEDCON stands for Leadership and Education Conference, and it is the annual Key Club conference held by the District Board. This year's theme was revealed at the District Training Conference, and it is "Service Under the Sun!" Mark the date for the convention (April 13-16th) and begin fundraising early!

LEDCON(cont.)

In order to attend LEDCON, you must fundraise to pay for the cost of registration/hotel! Check the Club LEDCON Promotional Package for fundraising ideas!

The Call to Convention guide on how to register for LEDCON is out! Please scan the QR Code to view it:

Reminders

T-O KEY CLUB

Secretaries Editors

Monthly reports are due on the 5th of every month, but try your best to get them in by the 4th for extra points!

All of the necessary assignments are due on the 5th of every month. CC me in your emails as you turn in your work.

Webmasters

Establish an Instagram Page for your club and follow both the divisional (@todivision10) and district (@tokeyclub) account to stay up to date! In addition, make sure to regularly update your website and create an online calendar to organize upcoming activities.

Reminders

T-O KEY CLUB

Instagram Linktree

Both the district and divisional instagram pages include important information; don't forget to stay up to date!

@todivision10: I post weekly tips, monthly agenda posts, reminders for upcoming events, and more!

@tokeyclub: LEDCON details, club contests & awards, district/international events, and more!

The Divisional Linktree includes the monthly DCM/PCM presentations, officer resources, forms to fill out for service activities to earn divisional points, and more! Scan the QR Code below to access the Linktree (can also be found on the divisional instagram bio)

LEDCON Fundraising

T-O's annual convention, LEDCON, is filled with service and fun! In order to attend, you must fundraise to pay for the registration and hotel costs.

The President is to preside over each meeting and ensure requirements for the chapter have been met; these include dues, deadlines, and making sure that each officer is completing their tasks on time. They are also to develop K-Family and inter club relations, decide what competitions to participate in at LEDCON, inform the advisor of current news with Key Club, and make sure everyone is receiving all necessary information.

President Vice President Secretary

The Vice President is to assist the President with any given tasks and help with additional responsibilities throughout the team. They are to be in contact with the advisor as well and ensure all activities and events for Key Club are accomplished in an organized manner.

Treasurer

The Secretary is to submit monthly reports containing their activity with Key Club for that particular month, update the roster with new contact information for each officer, take attendance and write meeting minutes at both officer and general meetings, and keep track of the service/social hours throughout the school year.

The Treasurer is to stay up to date with deadlines for club dues, control the club's money, its collection, and disbursement, reconcile bank statements, record all expenditures and income for the week, deposit club funds, and collect all monies from club projects.

Editor

The Editor is responsible for completing the monthly tasks assigned. These include the Newsletter, Articles, HOTO, Photos, Letter to The Editor, and the Riddle of the Month.

Webmaster

The Webmaster is responsible for maintaining the school club's website and updating it with all new, important, and relevant information.

e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s

Resources

Presidents and VPs

Duties of the Club President

Duties of the Club Vice President

Secretaries

Online Report Form (link here) Communicate any questions you may have about the monthly report with me or our District Secretary, Dylan Dam

Treasurers

Treasurer duties

YOF Grant Information

Webmasters

Website Resources

T-O and Key Club International

Logos: Google Drive Folder

Editors

Editor's Handbook

TheEditor'sHandbook,createdbyourDistrict Editor,BethanyTran,hasalloftheinformation youwillneedtoknowinordertoaccurately performtheresponsibilitiesoftheEditorposition andcompleteallrequiredtasks.

The 2023 Call to Convention Guide includes important details regarding LEDCON registration, an in-depth description of the different events/activities, and more!

ActivitiesandFundraising

Welcoming Activity: Beginning activity with games, inflatables, and meeting other attendees!

Forums: Sessions meant to allow attendees to learn how to better themselves, their home club, and/or just to have fun.

Contests & Awards: Clubs from across T-O enter contest and awards to compete for first place!

Theme Contest: Individuals or groups dress up according to theme and compete against each other!

Talent Contest: Individuals or groups perform talents in front of all attendees. Winners are decided through vote by the entire convention.

House of Delegates: Delegates from each club come together and vote on changes to the Bylaws and next year ' s District Staff

Scholarships: Scholarships ranging from $200-$20,000 are awarded to graduating Key Club seniors.

Governor's Ball: Incredibly fun, prom-like event, to cap off an already amazing convention (music, dancing, and fun!)

Club LEDCON Promotional Package Fundraising

As there is a cost to attend LEDCON, it is important to begin fundraising now! Below are a few fundraising ideas, and to the right, there is a QR Code to scan the Club LEDCON Promotional Package with more fundraising ideas and additional tips to help your club

Fundraising Ideas:

Bake Sale. 5. Sell Christmas-themed decorations

Raffle 6. Trivia Competition

Quiz Night 7. Themed T-Shirts

Candy bars sale 8. Restaurant Spirit Night

Fun run 9 Book fair

BOOK DRIVE

Accepting donations of gently used books

Books we need include any and all books one would

1.Children's books (for all ages) - Preschool to teen find in a public library, like but not limited to...

2.Fiction and Nonfiction

3.Dictionaries

4.Encyclopedias

5.Science and Math, Agriculture, Gardening

6.National Geographic

7.Crafts and How-To Books

8.Ecology, Nature, Animals, Environment, etc.

9.Picture/Chapter books, novels, etc.

Use

Divisional Instagram

Members work together by sponsoring fundraising events and conducting service projects at their local children's hospitals. Contact your local CMN hospital and invite a representative to a club meeting to share ideas and create a partnership.

Since the 1940s, Key Clubs have worked with March of Dimes to make a positive impact on the lives of babies everywhere. Today, Kiwanis members continue that culture of service by supporting the March of Dimes all year long by hosting service projects, raising funds, and educating communities about the crisis of preterm birth.

UNICEF is the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children. Working with other United Nations bodies, governments, and non-governmental organizations, UNICEF helps to provide for children’s needs in more than 150 developing countries through community-based services in primary health care, basic education, and safe water and sanitation.

Thirst Project hopes to educate the next generation by arming students with information about how they can be a part of social change, make a difference, and encourage others to join in the effort.

S E R V I C E

The mission of Erika's Lighthouse is to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. This nonprofit organization encourages good mental health and strives to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Erika's Lighthouse is dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education and has resources and programs for students and educators, grades 4-12.

Want to make an impact and have fun while doing it? Looking for a service project that you can complete from the comfort of your bedroom? Key Club has partnered with Schoolhouse to bring free tutoring to thousands of learners across the world. If you're interested in learning something new, or you're interested in becoming a tutor yourself, sign up today!

P A R T N E R S

Collegewise believes that applying to college should be an exciting time for students and parents, not a stressful, anxiety-ridden rite of passage. Every year, the organization creates customized plans to ensure that every student gets the academic support they need and is fully equipped to complete their applications thoughtfully, effectively and early.

Landscape Structures (LSI) has joined Kiwanis International as a vision partner to bring play to communities across the globe. LSI is proud to provide high-quality commercial playground equipment and planning consultation services that reflect the high degree of integrity that Kiwanis clubs expect.

Happiness is not just a state. It’s a skill that anyone can learn. Every step toward happiness matters — no matter where you live or work, no matter who you are or what you do. You can help people take those steps in the Virtual Race for Wellness. Take part and help Project Happiness reach its goal of bringing programs to those who need them most, regardless of financial constraints.

Partner

Collaborative

K I W A N I S

K-Kids is where elementary school students begin developing their hearts for service. This student-led service leadership program builds leadership skills and strong moral character while giving students an opportunity to participate in service projects.

Builders Club, designed for middle school students, encourages members to focus their passion and energy on serving others. They learn self-confidence and become tomorrow’s leaders through teamwork, goal-setting, and action.

Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Key Club members around the world are learning how to lead and stand for what’s right through service and volunteerism. In partnership with their local Kiwanis club, high school students are making a positive impact as they serve others in their schools and communities.

F A M I L Y

Circle K International is the world’s largest studentled service organization for college students. Now in 19 nations, this group is among the most passionate Kiwanis family members when it comes to service.

Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities. Members develop confidence and selfesteem by adopting leadership roles within their clubs. They also discover their own talents as they use them to help others.

Since 1915, these adult volunteers have been serving the children of the world through fundraising and hands-on service projects. Kiwanis created its family of sponsored leadership clubs to help people of all ages develop the heart to serve, answer the call to lead, and accept the courage to engage. By working together, we can become a force for good in the world for children and communities.

Kiwanis Family

Learn more about our Kiwanis Family by visiting the websites below!

Thank you for Reading!