2014-2015 NJ District Handbook

THE NEW JERSEY DISTRICT

District

Handbook

LEADERSHIP | INCLUSIVENESS | CARING | CHARACTER-BUILDING

The official source of information about the New Jersey District of Key Club International

2014 - 2015 | COMPILED BY DISTRICT SECRETARY JACQUELINE DRAGON

TABLE OF CONTENTS About the District Handbook………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………..3 Governor’s Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………… …..…………………………4 Executive Goals for the 2014-2015 Service Year…………………………………………………….………………………….5-6 International Trustee’s Message……………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………..7 Key Club General Information……………………………………………………………………………….. ………………………….7-9 2014-2015 Divisional Breakdown……………………………………………………………….. ……………………………..8 NJ District Key Club Divisional Map……………………………………………………………. ……………………………..9 Duties of the Kiwanis Committee and NJDB…………………………………………………………. ………………………10-11 District Resources………………………………………………………………………………………………….. ……………………………12 District Website and Other Technology Tips………………………………………………………….…………………………...13 The Year Ahead: Tentative Calendar……………………………………………………………………………………………………14 Regional Training Conference……………………………………………………………………..…………………………...15 Fall Rally 2014………………………………………………………….…………………………………. ……………………………16 Key Leader………………………………………………………….………………………………………. …………………………...17 District & International Convention 2014 & 2015……………………………………… ………………………18-19 NJ District of Key Club International Board of Trustees (NJDB) Committees………………………………………20 District Project Steering Committee Explanation and Goals…………………………………. ……………………………21 NJ District Project: The Eliminate Project…………………………………………………….……………………………22 Governor’s Project Explanation……………………………………………………………………………………………………………23 Public Relations Committee Explanation and Goals……………………………………………… ……………………………24 Club Public Relations & Kiwanis Club Relations………………………………………….……………………………25 District Programs Committee Explanation and Goals…………………………………………….…………………………...26 Advocacy in the Past and Now…………………………………………………………………………………………………27 K-Family Relations & K-Family Club Building…………………………………………….. ……………………………28 Club Reactivation & Membership Growth…………………………………………………..…………………………...29 International Programs Committee Explanation and Goals…………………………………...…………………………...30 Major Emphasis & Youth Opportunities Fund…………………………………………….…………………………...31 Partners of Service……………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………32-33 District and International Dues……………………………………………………………………………………………………………34 District and International Contests and Awards……………………………………………………. ……………………………35 District and International Scholarships…………………………………………………………………..……………………………36 The Structure of Key Club International……..…………………………………………………………. ……………………………37 Key Club District Board Roster……………………………………………………………………………….……………………………38 NJ District of Key Club International Kiwanis Committee Roster…………………………...……………………………39 Circle K District Board Roster………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………40 Kiwanis District Board Roster………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………41 Key Club International Board Roster…………………………………………………………………………………………………...42 Contact Us………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………..…………………………...43

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ABOUT THE

District Handbook WHAT IS THE DISTRICT HANDBOOK? The NJ District Handbook is an annual compilation of articles, rosters, and other information about the New Jersey District of Key Club International, with articles written by members of the district board and compiled by the District Secretary. The handbook includes information on executive and committee goals; the tentative calendar for the rest of the year; annual district events; the chartering process; the dues process; scholarships, contests, and awards; and rosters for each level of the K-Family.

WHY READ THE DISTRICT HANDBOOK? The NJ District Handbook can be helpful for club officers and general members as well as any others interested in Key Club, as it explains Key Club on both a comprehensive and detailed level.

The entire district board works to keep the information in this handbook as up-to-date and detailed as possible. The new international dues approved at the 2014 International Convention are just one change discussed in this year’s edition of the handbook. Many deadlines are also recorded, as well as the contact information for district board members and other K-Family members in case readers have any questions.

THE HANDBOOK AND THE DIRECTORY: In the past, the NJ District Handbook has included a directory of club officer information; however, last year marked the first year when those documents were separated into two publications. The purpose of the handbook has always been to provide information, while the purpose of the club directory has been to assist clubs and officers with connecting with each other, exchanging ideas, and forming relationships and friendships. The stark differences between these purposes made separate publications much easier to use, and so the club directory will again be separated into a different publication this year.

Nevertheless, this handbook can also help readers contact and connect with different members of the K-Family. If any questions do arise that cannot be found within the pages of this publication, feel free to contact me at njdsecretarydragon@gmail.com or any other members of the district board—-we are here for your reference just as much as this publication!

Yours in Caring and Service,

Jacqueline Dragon District Secretary

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Governor’s Introduction Greetings New Jersey District!

It is a pleasure to introduce myself, Samantha Levisay, from Phillipsburg High School Key Club, as the New Jersey District Governor for the 2014-2015 service year.

As a freshman, I joined with the thoughts of filling up my college application, but I stayed for the service. Key Club is a phenomenal organization that has evolved me from a fervent follower to a bubbly, passionate leader. The most remarkable aspect of Key Club is that it truly is student-led. Being a part of this organization has introduced opportunities to me as well as to the other student leaders of the world.

Serving on the New Jersey District Board is a time-consuming job.

From writing Jersey Key articles to collecting dues, there is always a job to be done and a duty to be fulfilled. Joining this board, every member knew of the seriousness and dedication they must have yet I have not met a single board member who regrets becoming a part of this family. I want to keep their enthusiasm and excitement peaked throughout the year while also achieving my goals.

My main goals of this year are to:  Improve district events and materials taught to officers.  Improve communication with the district board, clubs, and the K-Family.  Build clubs throughout the K-Family of New Jersey.  Make New Jersey the best district in Key Club International.

My goals seem simple but they are the foundations to strengthening New Jersey Key Clubs and allowing for the members to foster a love for service and leadership. I have many ideas in store for this year, and I plan to lead this district with devotion.

Club members serve a vital role in Key Club. All Key Club members make this organization the most amazing in the world. It is up to you to promote Key Club in your school and improve it club-wide, divisionally, district-wide, and ultimately internationally. I challenge all of you to improve one thing about your club and see the gigantic effect it makes on your members, school, and community. I would love to hear from you even if the topic is just about how you changed your meeting dates. Your success is my success.

This service year, I hope to become not only a friend to my board but also a leader. I look forward to working with you to serve not only Key Club but the world.

Yours in caring and service,

Samantha Levisay New Jersey District Governor

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Executive Goals DISTRICT SECRETARY JACQUELINE DRAGON Hello, New Jersey District!

My name is Jacqueline Dragon, I am a student at Tenafly High School, and I am sincerely honored to serve as your District Secretary for the 20142015 Service Year! Since school is nearing so quickly, I would like to briefly restate my goals for this year. This year, I plan to fulfill my duties as District Secretary promptly and meticulously, from arranging club rosters to making numerous newsletters and District Mailings, to organizing report forms like the Club Monthly Report Forms.

In addition to completing my duties as District Secretary, I plan to:  Improve communication by sending monthly updates to club secretaries and other club officers about activity on the district level.  Improve organization by creating and sharing new templates and resources with Executive officers, lieutenant governors, and club officers.  Improve intra-divisional interaction by maintaining a calendar of district and divisional events and by updating it with the contact information of the lieutenant governor in charge of each event.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions---I am here to serve all of you!

DISTRICT TREASURER DANIEL McCORMACK Hello New Jersey Key Clubbers!

It is a distinct honor and privilege to be serving as your District Treasurer. As the 2014-2015 school year nears, I just want to take this chance to outline my goals for the rest of this service year. As I stated in my letter of introduction, I would like to create a seamless flow of all pertinent monetary information from the international and district level to the club level and in doing so, instill in all club treasurers a sense of fiscal responsibility. Below you will find a list of goals I plan to accomplish to better our district monetarily.  Create a walk-through tutorial and an article for lt. governor newsletters on how to complete dues payment using the Membership Update Center.  Work with the financial counselor to insure all district finances are being appropriately managed to get the most out of membership payment.  Be available to all members of the New Jersey District, especially for any questions regarding the dues collection process.  Have as many clubs as possible turn in dues by the early bird deadline, November 1 st.  Notify lt. governors of their clubs’ financial states and help them revive suspended clubs.  Recognize and encourage fiscal responsibility at the club and district levels.

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Executive Goals DISTRICT EDITOR PATRICK QUINN Hello, I am Patrick Quinn and I am honored to be elected as the District Editor of the New Jersey District of Key Club International for the 2014-2015 Service Year. I joined Key Club in my freshman year not even knowing what the club was; I just knew that they were going to Six Flags Great Adventure and who would not want to go there. This event, fondly known to me now as Fall Rally, educated me on what Key Club really was and inspired me to be the best Key Club member possible.

That year I worked as a general member of the club. I volunteered for every event I could. I enjoyed every service project and volunteering event and I worked them with the proud spirit of Key Club. I ran for club editor in the spring and got elected. The love I had for this position was a driving force behind my choice to run for the District Editor. The next year I served as president of my club. In this position I worked to inspire the members of my club into service. I plan to continue putting forth the dedication and effort I have done in the past.

My goals as District Editor include:  To create publications that everyone in the New Jersey District of Key Club will enjoy.  To promote Key Club as much as possible by working with the Public Relations committee.  To help as many people as possible enjoy the Key Club experience.

DISTRICT WEBMASTER SRIKAR GUDIPATI

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Dear New Jersey District, Hello, my name is Srikar Gudipati and I am excited to serve as your District Webmaster for the 2014-2015 service year! I hope to further enhance the website and make it an accessible and simple resource for my fellow Key Clubbers to use.

I have always had a passion for computer science. This service year, I hope to epitomize the Key Club values of teamwork and communication by constantly contacting my fellow executive board members. By doing so, I can address the current needs of our district through the website.

Here are the goals I plan to accomplish during this service year:  Improve and further expand the NJ Key Club Website.  Establish a strong network of webmasters within the district.  Develop a mobile-friendly version of the website.

Work closely with the District Editor on standardizing and refining the PR Handbook.

Further utilize social media networks and the NJ Key Club Website to increase the frequency and ease of communication between the NJ District Board and individual clubs.

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A Message From Your

International Trustee INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE BARRY SENG

Greetings New Jersey District, My name is Barry Seng and I am honored to serve as your International Trustee. I am thrilled that I have the opportunity to work with all of you to improve the organization as a whole. Together, we will spread Key Club values around the world.

As trustee, it is my duty to connect the district and international levels. I will provide updates from international to your district board and will represent all of you at international board meetings. The constant communication will allow me to better serve your district. I will work closely with Governor Samantha and all of you to ensure a successful year of service.

One of my goals for the year is to make Key Club International more accessible to Key Club members. Through increased communication between international and district levels and transparency on the international board, more members will be involved in the organization. My main goal is to emphasize service, the foundation of our organization. I will help your district with its service initiatives and service projects. We will strengthen Key Club through service.

If you have any questions or concerns throughout the year, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I am here to serve all of you. I look forward to a great year of service with the New Jersey District!

Yours in service,

Barry M. Seng Key Club International Trustee for the New Jersey, Texas-Oklahoma, and Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Districts

KEY CLUB GENERAL INFO.

WRITTEN BY LTG BROOKE WILLEMSTYN

Key Club is not your average extra-curricular activity, as it is an international service organization sponsored by Kiwanis International and is the largest and oldest youth service group. Key Club owes its name to Kiwanis as the acronym “KEY” stands for “Kiwanis Educates Youth.” After the first club was founded in Sacramento, California, Key Club grew exponentially, so today it boasts 5,000+ clubs. Key Club is so strong because it stays connected to the other branches of the KFamily (Kiwanis International; Circle-K; Builder’s Club; K-Kids; and Aktion Club).

Within Key Club, members unite under a common motto, “Caring… Our Way of Life,” and three colors: blue (unwavering character), white (purity), and gold (service). Key Clubbers also find common ground in the four core values: inclusiveness, leadership, caring, and character building. The New Jersey District of Key Club International takes pride in the facts that it is ranked as one of the biggest fundraisers and continually raises its standards/goals and meets those ambitious aims.

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2014-2015 DIVISIONAL BREAKDOWN Division 1 Atlantic City Cape May County Technical Lower Cape May Regional Mainland Regional Middle Township Ocean City

Division 7 Central Regional Manchester Township Donovan Catholic Southern Regional Toms River East Toms River North

Division 2 Absegami ACIT Cedar Creek Egg Harbor Township Pleasantville

Division 8 Brick Memorial Brick Township Jackson Liberty Jackson Memorial Manasquan Point Pleasant Beach Point Pleasant Borough Wall Township

Division 3 Cumberland Regional Hammonton Millville Senior Pitman St. Augustine Prep Vineland Woodstown Division 4 Clearview G.C.I.T. Gateway Paulsboro Triton West Deptford Winslow Division 5 B.C.I.T. Burlington Township Cherry Hill Eastern Haddonfield Memorial Rancocas Valley Regional Division 6 Bordentown Ewing Hamilton-West Hopewell Valley Central Montgomery Nottingham Steinert

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Division 12 Bernards Bridgewater-Raritan Franklin Township Manville Middlesex Ridge Somerville

Division 17 E.C.L.C. of Ho-Ho-Kus Emerson Fort Lee High Technology North Bergen Secaucus Tenafly

Division 13 Delaware Valley Regional Hunterdon Central North Hunterdon Regional Phillipsburg South Hunterdon Voorhees Warren County Vo. Tech Warren Hills Regional

Division 18 Belleville Bloomfield Clifton Glen Ridge Nutley St. Mary’s

Division 9 Henry Hudson High Technology M.A.S.T. Middleton North Middleton South Monmouth Regional Red Bank Regional Rumson-Fair Haven Ocean Township

Division 14 Arthur L. Regional Edison Elizabeth JFK Memorial JP Stevens Rahway Westfield

Division 10 Holmdel Keansburg Keyport Marlboro Raritan St. John Vianney

Division 15 Chatham Columbia E.C.L.C. of New Jersey Jonathan Dayton Madison Millburn Summit Union

Division 11 East Brunswick Monroe New Brunswick North Brunswick Old Bridge Perth Amboy Piscataway

Division 16 A. Harry Moore County Prep Henry Snyder Liberty Lincoln McNair Academic Union City William L. Dickinson

Division 19 James Caldwell Livingston Mt. St. Dominic’s Academy West Essex Division 20 Montville Morristown Morristown Beard Mountain Lakes Parsippany Parsippany Hills Division 21 Dover Morris Catholic Morris County Vo. Tech.

Morris Hills Morris Knolls Randolph Roxbury Division 22 Hackettstown High Point Regional Mt. Olive Pope John Sparta Sussex County Vo. Tech Vernon Township

NEW JERSEY DISTRICT SONG (To the tune of the Hymn of the Republic) New Jersey is the District where the Key Clubs are the best.

New Jersey is the District—-we’re the best of all the rest.

We’ll take you to the caucuses and when the night is done, You’ll know who’s number one!

Glory, glory to New Jersey!

Glory, glory to New Jersey!

Glory, glory to New Jersey!

You’ll know who’s number one!

Colors: Blue, White, & Gold

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Duties

Kiwanis Committee

Key Club International is unique in that it is entirely student-led. Whether in California, Minnesota, or here in New Jersey, Key Club—on all levels—is led by students in high school. However, adults do play a role in our organization. At the club level we know advisors are the adult figures. The state levels run very similarly, with adult figures as advisers. Below are descriptions of the responsibilities of those adults (known as the Kiwanis Committee) and the NJ District Board (NJDB).

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR (DA)  Oversee NJDB operations entirely  Ensure NJDB activities are in accordance with Key Club bylaws and values  Answer any and all questions  Assist in planning of district functions  Advise the District Governor FINANCIAL ADVISOR  Assist the District Treasurer in the creation of the district budget  Enforce the district budget  Oversee all financial circulation within the district and between the district and international  Assist board members  Advise the District Treasurer ZONE ADMINISTRATORS  Serve as liaisons between Kiwanis International and the NJDB  Oversee and remain updated on assigned divisions and LTGs  Serve as mediators between LTGs and club advisors  Assist LTGs in answering questions and with visits to clubs  Ensure LTGs are executing their jobs in compliance with Key Club values and bylaws DISTRICT GOVERNOR  Prepare and distribute information to the NJDB and maintain contact throughout his/her term  Create tentative dated agenda for each board meeting and distribute it timely  Conduct board meetings and lead other events such as DCON and Fall Rally  Promote K-Family Relations  Maintain contact with the DA to plan meetings and other events  Develop a training program for district officers  Provide written directives to assist district committees in their operation  Oversee and evaluate the NJDB members in their positions and provide assistance if necessary  Publish newsletters  Ensure LTGs are executing their jobs in compliance with Key Club values and bylaws  Make executive decisions  Ensure club levels are receiving proper information

WRITTEN BY DISTRICT GOVERNOR SAMANTHA LEVISAY

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DISTRICT SECRETARY  Prepare and distribute information to club secretaries and the NJDB  Distribute copies of all district board minutes and the district board roster to district board officers and the Kiwanis International Office  Collect officer rosters and create an officer directory of the district  Publish newsletters and communicate with the district board  Organize, creates and distributes the NJ District Handbook and five District Mailings  Collect club monthly report forms and other report forms from all LTGs  Ensure all paperwork is being filed correctly DISTRICT TREASURER  Work with the NJ District Financial Advisor to plan the budget for the service year  Distribute information to club treasurers and the NJDB  Send notice about delinquent dues status to Key Club presidents, school principals, presidents of sponsoring Kiwanis clubs, and faculty advisors at appropriate times  Maintain contact with LTGs  Ensure all clubs pay dues in a timely fashion and understand the dues process  Publish newsletters DISTRICT EDITOR  Publish the Jersey Key Magazine three times during his/her term  Publish newsletters for the NJDB  Be available to answer any questions the NJDB or any club officers may have about newsletters  Serve as an adviser on technological issues  Educate the district on how to properly use the Key Club International Brand Guide  Work with and provide resources for club editors LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS (LTGs)  Serve as a liaison between the club and district levels of Key Club International  Train all club officers in their individual positions and answer any questions they may have  Visit each club at least once to assess and help improve meetings  Continue contact with clubs throughout their term  Publish newsletters  Plan and hold divisional events and meetings to unify the division in service  Collect club monthly report forms and rosters of officers  Submit monthly reports about the status of each club in his/her division DISTRICT WEBMASTER (appointed position)  Create and maintain a website for the New Jersey District of Key Club International  Prepare and distribute information to club webmasters and the NJDB  Publish newsletters  Provide technical assistance  Ensure divisional websites are appropriate representations of Key Club International

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PICTURES, NEWS, RESOURCES, AND MORE!

njkeyclub.org

District Resources Many different publications and resources are sent out to the district throughout the year to spread information and to answer questions. This information can be helpful to officers and general members. The district and then the divisional publications are listed below.

THE JERSEY KEY The Jersey Key is the official publication of the New Jersey District of Key Club. Three of issues of the Jersey Key are published each year by the District Editor. These publications host articles about what is going on in the New Jersey District along with photos from events and an art contest. All will be released digitally on the njkeyclub.org website and one will be printed.

This publication is a great way for people, Key Clubbers or not, to learn about Key Club and the NJ District.

THE DISTRICT HANDBOOK The NJ District Handbook is an annual publication compiled by the District Secretary. It includes information about everything related to the NJ District and is a comprehensive take on the goals and events planned for the service year. It also includes rosters of the Key Club district and international boards, Circle K district board, and Kiwanis district board to facilitate communication between all levels of the K-Family.

DISTRICT MAILINGS Five district mailings are sent out each year, usually in June (the Summer District Mailing), September (the Back-to-School District Mailing), December, February, and March (the March/DCON District Mailing). These mailings include updates and flyers from all of the district committees, as well as flyers and registration packets for district events like Fall Rally and District Convention. KEYping Up, a district newsletter, is included in three of the mailings and discusses officer responsibilities throughout the year. All five mailings are sent out digitally to clubs and three are also printed and physically sent to clubs.

LIEUTENANT AND EXECUTIVE NEWSLETTERS AND UPDATES Throughout the year, your lieutenant governors and the Executive Board officers will publish their own newsletters and/or updates for clubs to highlight what is going on in the division and the district. Sharing these with all club members is encouraged!

WRITTEN BY DISTRICT SECRETARY JACQUELINE DRAGON & DISTRICT EDITOR PATRICK QUINN

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District Website & Technology Tips There are several resources available to current and potential Key Clubbers on the newly updated website! To access all of this information at your fingertips, you just need to go to http:// njkeyclub.org/.

Using the NJ Key Club District Website, you can find:  Blog posts from members of the NJ District Board explaining the latest district and divisional activities.  About pages for the major aspects of Key Club including the various positions you can attain and the District Project, District Advocacy Focus, and District International Committee Goals.  Event pages detailing popular district events including Regional Training Conferences, Fall Rally, District Convention, and International Convention.  District board contact information and introduction letters.  Several PDF and Word resources including resources for club secretaries.  Summaries of past district board meetings and the executive reports presented at them.  An Ltg. search bar, which allows members to search for the lieutenant governors of their club sas well as the clubs under each lieutenant governor’s jurisdiction.  Count down clocks to significant district events.

It is encouraged for everyone to peruse the contents of the new website so you can be an informed and active Key Club member! To access the various sections of the website, simply use the menu bar in the header of the website. Please contact me (Webmaster Srikar) or your lieutenant governor if you notice any bugs or need any help with the website.

TECHNOLOGY TIPS As you embark on a new year of service with Key Club, you will be using technology to simplify your work at some point. Hence, please use the following tips to assist you in the service you do this year!  Use Google Apps to prioritize, organize, and plan your Key Club life.  Use Google Calendar to plan out service events and other activities within your Key Club.  Use Google Mail to organize your email with labels and filters so that you can prioritize Key Clubrelated tasks.  Use Google Drive to upload files which you can then share with others and work on at the same time.  Use todo list apps including Wunderlist, Any.do, Evernote, and One Note to keep track of significant Key Club tasks that you will need to accomplish.  Use programs like Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop, Pixelmator, and Photoscape X to create flyers and newsletters.  Use services like Dropbox to back up your files and access them on any computer.

WRITTEN BY DISTRICT WEBMASTER SRIKAR GUDIPATI

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2014-2015 | The Year Ahead (Tentative) WRITTEN BY LTG BOBBIE BOETTINGER Event

Date

Location

Central Regional Training Conference

September 13th

Voorhees High School, NJ

Southern Regional Training Conference

September 14th

Egg Harbor Township High School, NJ

Northern Regional Training Conference

September 20th

Parsippany Hills High School, NJ

Fall Rally Board Meeting

October 11th

East Windsor, NJ

Fall Rally

October 12th

Six Flags, NJ

Early Bird Dues Deadline

November 1st

Kiwanis Family Conference

November 7th -9th

Black Mountain, NC

November Board Meeting

November 15th-16th

Doubletree in Somerset, NJ

Dues Deadline

December 1st

Key Leader

December 5th-7th

Co-Divisional Eliminathon Volleyball Fundraisers

Before December 14th

Port Murray, NJ

District Eliminathon Volleyball Before January 31st Fundraiser January Board Meeting

January 17th-18th

Doubletree in Somerset, NJ

Midwinter

March 6th-8th

Ocean Place in Long Branch, NJ

District Convention

March 27th-29th

Ocean Place in Long Branch, NJ

International Convention

June 25th-28th

Indianapolis, IN

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Stay up to date by visiting our public Google Calendar at http:// njkeyclub.org/calendar/.

This year, hundreds of Key Clubbers ascended or will soon ascend to the cloud-topped "Mount Service," a mythical place where attendees join together for one of the annual Regional Training Conferences (RTCs). Regional Training Conferences occur in the spring and the fall each service year and include workshops to train all club officers, advisors, and general members to become more active and knowledgeable leaders in their communities and positions. At each RTC, attendees can learn to become true "heroes" of service, which is why officers must attend at least one conference to be distinguished.

All topics related to Key Club are covered, from Public Speaking to Icebreakers to Fundraising! This year's RTC theme of Classical Greek/Roman Mythology is not only a TON of fun, but also assists members in their future "quests" of service in the upcoming year with understandable and creative analogies!

Your Legion/ WORKSHOPS  Build How to Keep the  Zeus/President Member Level and  Get Citizens to Attend Enthusiasm Up Your Toga Party/Key  Bring in the Events and How to Drachmas/ Get There/Key Fall Central RTC: September 13, 2014 FUNdraising Club 411 at Voorhees High School  Hephaestus’  You, Your Ltg., and Technology Tips Fall Southern RTC: September 14, 2014 Your Division  Get That Olympic at Egg Harbor Township High School  Become a God of Gold/Contests and Service/Moving Up Fall Northern RTC: September 20, 2014 DCON in Key Club/District  Speak Like a Roman at Parsippany Hills High School Board and Beyond Emperor/Public From ~ 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Speaking

WHEN AND WHERE?

WRITTEN BY LTG NATHANIEL SILBERMAN

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and MORE!

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Fall Rally 2014 WRITTEN BY DISTRICT TREASURER DANIEL McCORMACK & LTG JAE SHIN

Get ANIMATED with Service!

IT’S FALL RALLY TIME!! Every year, Key Clubbers within the New Jersey District gather to kick off the service year with spirit, motivation and determination, and there is no better way to do that than to gather at Six Flags Great Adventure!

Wait, you don’t know what Fall Rally is? On the Sunday of October 12th, 2014, Key Clubbers all over New Jersey will gather to get ANIMATED in service! The crazy day begins with the morning rally, an information session where Key Clubbers will not only see the district board dressed up as their favorite animated TV characters and get pumped for the new year, but also compete for the coveted spirit stick! Only one uberly animated division will have the honor of taking home the prize. After the information session, the Key Clubbers are free to enjoy the park and even stay for Fright Fest that night if their clubs allow it!

There’s a hundred and four days of summer vacation and school comes in Fall just to end it, so the annual problem for all the Key Clubbers is finding a way to prepare for Fall Rally!

It’s never too early to start preparing and organizing for the event. Talk with your club adviser, members and school administration to figure out a general headcount and to organize transportation, whether it be by bus or by car. Last year, we were able to hit the long lasting goal of 3,000 Key Clubbers and this year, we aim to accomplish that once again! And when there’s trouble, you know who to call… lieutenant governors. If you need help with anything, don’t hesitate to contact your lieutenant governor or any other district board member!

The Fall Rally To-Do List:  Get an estimate of how many people will be attending Fall Rally from your club.  Access the 2014 Fall Rally Registration Packet for all information regarding how and when to pay and make sure to remember that early registration is due on Wednesday, September 24th. The Registration Packet will be made available to you in our Back-to-School Mailing!  Talk to your adviser/supervisor about busing options and permission slips.  Publicize the event and don’t forget the Tools for Schools Drive, where we collect school supplies from clubs for underprivileged students at Fall Rally!

We hope to see you all on October 12th, 2014 in order to get ANIMATED with service for this upcoming service year!

Arrival: 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.

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Late Registration: $41

Key Leader 2014 WRITTEN BY LTG RICKY THOMPSON What is Key Leader? You arrive at a small camp in the middle of the woods. It’s 5pm on a Friday night and you just want to go inside and get this weekend started. You walk into a room filled with about 40 people. These people are Key Clubbers or 8th-12th graders from various schools from around the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania areas. Over the next 48 hours these people will no longer be strangers to you but close friends you have made through a series of group activities that help you learn the basics of servant leadership. According to Lieutenant Governor Dianna Torres, “Key Leader is a weekend long event that you will never want to end; and although the weekend doesn’t last forever, the lessons I’ve learned while I attended will last a lifetime, along with [relationships] with the people with whom I have learned those lessons.”

Some of the activities that occur at Key Leader are team building by doing a ropes course in the woods; creating a team mascot, cheer and motto for your small group (neighborhood); and having a bonfire on Saturday night and cooking s'mores, all with the purpose of helping attendees to learn more about how to be a leader. Lieutenant Governor Dianna explained the impact the activities had on her by saying, “By the end of the weekend, I became a real leader. I learned what it takes to be a leader. I learned about personal integrity, personal growth, respect, building a community, and pursuing excellence. Throughout the weekend, we applied each lesson with each other and learned how to apply it to our clubs and personal lives.”

Daniel Cohen, current vice president of the Tenafly High School Key Club also said, “Supportive attitudes can be very influential. They gave me a whole new outlook on my relationships with the world. It’s [very] positive now.”

This year’s Key Leader will be December 5-7th at Crossroads Camp in Port Murray, NJ. If you would like to attend, you can register

by November 1st at www.KeyLeader.org. It will be an experience you will never forget!

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District Convention 2014 & 2015 District Convention 2015: May 27-29, 2014 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa District Leadership Convention (DCON) 2014, held at the picturesque Ocean Place Resort and Spa in Long Branch, New Jersey was definitely an amazing event if you had the privilege to attend.

In only a few days, Key Clubbers from all across New Jersey gathered together, learned invaluable information from the Service Fair and expertly taught workshops, danced (or attempted to) at the Governor’s Ball, and participated in the exciting campaign for the New Jersey District Executive Board. Many people truly realize the impact and ubiquity of Key Club only when they are surrounded by hundreds of Key Clubbers from around New Jersey, all supporting the same causes and fundraising for the same issues.

DCON is also a great time for clubs to be recognized with awards, for officers to be distinguished, and for generous scholarships to be received. Jam-packed with fun and excitement, DCON 2014 had incredible guest speakers, a creative service project with a local food bank, and a talent show along with plenty of free time to explore the shops, restaurants and beachfront.

Still, the most enjoyable part of DCON by far is the people there. Key Clubbers are honestly the friendliest, most caring bubbly bunch of people you will ever meet. One can literally step into a room full of strangers and in minutes have a room full of friends who all share the same passion for service. The people at DCON are truly inspirational and with so many activities and workshops, it was easy to make new friends and become closer with previous ones.

But what if you missed DCON 2014? Well there’s always DCON 2015! This event will be from March 27th-29th at the (newly renovated) Ocean Place Resort and Spa and will most likely cost between $200 and $300, which includes most meals, the hotel rooms for both nights, and access to all of the Key Club events and workshops. Whether you’re a freshmen or senior, DCON has something to offer. DCON might be just the beginning of the journey as a Key Clubber, or maybe it is a farewell celebration for the amazing years of service accomplished in Key Club, but there is no excuse to pass up this awesome event.

Now maybe DCON 2015 sounds awesome, but perhaps the price tag is a little scary. If the price is the problem contact your lieutenant governor or local Kiwanis club to find out what you can do. Sometimes fundraising is the answer. However, a local Kiwanis may be generous enough to pay part of the cost as well. So take advantage of the opportunity to attend!

Remember District Convention is what you make it and DCON 2015 is sure to be an incredible experience which won’t soon be forgotten.

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International Convention 2014 & 2015 WRITTEN BY LTG THOMAS MICHAEL The Key Club International Convention was a time well spent on making new friends, exploring new locations, and learning new lessons. For the New Jersey District, the journey to California started at the airport, and a five and a half hour flight later we landed in what most people would call paradise.

We were lucky enough to fly out of New Jersey a few days before International Convention to take time to explore California and everything it had to offer, and also bond as a district. We traveled through Hollywood and explored Santa Monica beach. Once the convention started, we had the opportunity to participate in a gigantic meet-and-greet where we were able to trade pins and meet a substantial amount of people from around the world. Throughout the convention, we were able to intermingle with many different people from many different cultures. During the convention, we were representing our state and our community.

We also had the pleasure of representing one of our own members, Nicole Lema, who was running for International Trustee. We had the grand opportunity for more in depth workshops in which we could learn more about our duties as Key Clubbers and what we are accomplishing.

International Convention is the place where the new Key Club International Board is elected and where major international bylaws and amendments are debated. We had the opportunity to listen to all of the candidates for the International Board during their caucusing speeches. The lucky few people from each school had the opportunity of representing their school during the House of Delegates sessions while we debated and some might say outright battled for changes within our bylaws. We also were the lucky few who were able to vote on who would fill the role of our next International Board.

On our last day at ICON we attended the closing ceremony where we rejoiced to hear that our very own Nicole Lema would in fact be representing us next year as our International Trustee. During ICON bigger districts such as Cali-Nev-Ha (CaliforniaNevada-Hawaii district) could always be heard chanting and cheering on about their district, but when the New Jersey District heard that Nicole had won and was trustee, we were louder than ever chanting “NJ All Day!” ICON this year was a time that we will all cherish forever and never forget.

If you, however, were unable to attend this year’s International Convention, you can still attend next year’s! The 2015 International Convention will be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, the birthplace of Kiwanis International. Since 2015 will be the 100th birthday of Kiwanis, the Key Club, Kiwanis, and Circle K International Conventions will all be happening at the same time and same place—something that has never happened before! More information about how to sign up for International Convention will be sent out later in the year!

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NJDB Committees STANDING COMMITTEES District Project Steering

Public Relations

District Programs

International Programs

Lt. Governor Farwa Shakeel (Co-Chairperson)

District Editor Patrick Quinn (Co-Chairperson)

Lt. Governor Tara Engelken Lt. Governor Latifa Ali (Co-Chairperson) (Co-Chairperson)

Lt. Governor Aleena Kazmi (Co-Chairperson)

Lt. Governor Nathaniel Lt. Governor David Guirgis Lt. Governor Brooke Willemstyn (Co-Chairperson) Silberman (Co-Chairperson) (Co-Chairperson)

District Secretary Jacqueline Dragon District Treasurer Daniel McCormack Lt. Governor Charmaine Chew Lt. Governor Monica Gallagher Lt. Governor Becca Lordon

District Webmaster Srikar Lt. Governor Bobbie Gudipati Boettinger Lt. Governor Jae Shin Lt. Governor Angela Becker Lt. Governor Harsh Patel Lt. Governor Dianna Lt. Governor Darren Khong Torres Lt. Governor Devin Sun

Lt. Governor Josie Suddeth Lt. Governor Jeffrey Maziarz Lt. Governor Ricky Thompson Lt. Governor Thomas Michael Lt. Governor Rebecca Austin

SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEES

Regional Training Conferences Fall Rally Registration

Fall Rally Programs

District Secretary Jacqueline Dragon District Treasurer Daniel McCormack Lt. Governor Jae Shin (Co-Chairperson) (Chairperson) (Chairperson) Lt. Governor Nathaniel Silberman (Co-Chairperson) Lt. Governor Farwa Shakeel Lt. Governor Charmaine Chew Lt. Governor Monica Gallagher Lt. Governor Dianna Torres Lt. Governor Brooke Willemstyn Lt. Governor Thomas Michael Lt. Governor Ricky Thompson

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Lt. Governor Tara Engelken Lt. Governor Bobbie Boettinger Lt. Governor Harsh Patel Lt. Governor Becca Lordon Lt. Governor Devin Sun Lt. Governor Jeffrey Maziarz Lt. Governor Rebecca Austin

District Editor Patrick Quinn District Webmaster Srikar Gudipati Lt. Governor Latifa Ali Lt. Governor Josie Suddeth Lt. Governor Darren Khong Lt. Governor Aleena Kazmi Lt. Governor David Guirgis Lt. Governor Angela Becker

NJ District Project:

DPS Committee Explanation and Goals WRITTEN BY LTGs FARWA SHAKEEL & ALEENA KAZMI The District Project Steering Committee (DPS) of the New Jersey District Board monitors, encourages, and carries out fundraising throughout the New Jersey District.

Some of the goals of the DPS Committee include:  Spreading awareness of the District Project.  Promoting club activity.  Unifying the district by hosting a district-wide fundraiser or project.  Fundraising for the district project.

This year, the New Jersey District has once again chosen The Eliminate Project as the District Project! The Eliminate Project is a global effort to eradicate maternal and neonatal tetanus, a life-threatening disease that takes the life of one baby every 9 minutes, from this world.

A baby that is infected with maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) only lives between 3 and 7 days, dying after suffering excruciating pain and sensitivity to light and touch.

In 2010, Kiwanis International teamed up with UNICEF for The Eliminate Project to help rid the world of tetanus. With 25 countries remaining still afflicted with the disease, and one more year left in The Eliminate Project campaign, Kiwanis and Key Club International are making their best efforts to help the project reach its goal.

In order to eradicate MNT from this world, DPS has set a fundraising goal of: $109,325.15.

The only way to achieve this goal is with the help of all of you! Do what you can to benefit The Eliminate Project. Throw some of your biggest events yet, like sports tournaments, pie-eating contests, or Penny Wars; even small projects, like bake sales and Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF are all great ways to benefit The Eliminate Project. Every donation matters!

Send all donations to: Ann Updegraff Spleth COO Kiwanis International Foundation 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN, 46268 This year, the District Project Steering Committee also will be hosting co-divisional volleyball tournaments to raise money for The Eliminate Project, culminating in a state-wide volleyball tournament. This project, known as the Eliminathon, not only needs clubs to host the events at their schools, but also needs donations of food, volunteers, advertising, spectators, and participants! Check with your lieutenant governor about how you can help and start planning for these fun events. The profits raised go towards The Eliminate Project!

To find more information or fundraising ideas, please visit keyclub.org. Good luck and happy fundraising, New Jersey District!

CONTACT THE CO-CHAIRS Lieutenant Governor Farwa Shakeel ltg.farwa.shakeel@gmail.com

Lieutenant Governor Aleena Kazmi aleenakazmi.ltg20@gmail.com

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NJ District Project:

The ELIMINATE Project WRITTEN BY LTG MONICA GALLAGHER For the past four years, Key Club has been dedicated to The Eliminate Project. The New Jersey District Project for the 2014-2015 service year is once again The Eliminate Project. The New Jersey District will focus fundraising efforts to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) as much as possible until the end of the campaign with Kiwanis in 2015. In the past, we have had lofty fundraising goals.

Our District Project fundraising goal for this service year is to raise $109,325.15 by District Convention 2015. This number, $109,325.15, represents:  10: For 2010, the year Kiwanis and UNICEF joined forces to eradicate tetanus.  9: For the one baby that dies from tetanus every 9 minutes.  3: For the series of 3 vaccinations needed to immunize a mother and her future babies.  25: For the 25 countries that remain affected by MNT  15: For 2015, the year The Eliminate Project campaign ends.

Since the beginning of the campaign, $60,066,543.31 has been raised. $2,469,384.98 of that is from efforts of Key Club International. In order to reach The Eliminate Project goal of $110 million, as well as to reach the New Jersey District’s goal, we need your help! Any contribution from your club counts. 

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Do you want to help raise money but are not sure how? Here are some ideas: Merchandise: Create and sell t-shirts, wristbands, bags, etc. with The Eliminate Project and Key Club on them to people in your community. The product can create awareness of MNT and the profits from sales can be donated to the project.

Candy Sales: Sell candy bars, lollipops, or any other candy of your choice to family and friends.

Donate profits to The Eliminate Project.

Restaurant Nights: Contact a popular, local restaurant about having a portion of night’s profits donated to your club and/or The Eliminate Project.

Of course fundraising is the most important thing to eliminate MNT, but service can lead to that! If your club is unable to raise money for the cause, you can still devote service to The Eliminate Project. This can be done by:  Educating: Educate yourself about MNT, and share what you learn with your club, your community, your family and your school.  Advocating: Let the world know that the poorest, most vulnerable babies and mothers need our help. Gather others to get involved. Help educate others.

By educating and advocating for The Eliminate Project, you can save hundreds of lives personally. Just imagine if every Key Clubber in New Jersey alone did the same. The Kiwanis campaign with The Eliminate Project ends with the end of this service year, and YOU are the deciding factor of whether maternal and neonatal tetanus can be eliminated. Do your part; save lives.

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Governor’s Project WRITTEN BY DISTRICT GOVERNOR SAMANTHA LEVISAY

A CHALLENGE: This year’s Governor’s Project is K-Family growth. We have many Key Club across New Jersey. Over 13,000 high school students across the state enjoy the wonderful opportunities that this international organization has to offer. However, not many elementary school students, middle school student, or even adults have these great opportunities. Students and adults of all ages should have access to the service learning experiences presented through Kiwanis International.

Therefore, the goals of this year’s governor’s project are to build 1 K-Kids for elementary school students, 1 Builder’s Club for middle school students, 1 Key Club, and 1 Kiwanis Club. This may seem like a small goal, but the process and building of these clubs is a time-consuming process, although the benefits of building these clubs are endless. The amount of lives that will be affected from these clubs will far surpass the time put into the making.

I challenge you as Key Club members, officers, and even advisors to build clubs in your local elementary and middle schools. Introduce a love for service to students at a young age and change lives forever.

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Public Relations Committee WRITTEN BY LTG DAVID GUIRGIS The Public Relations Committee is dedicated to promoting the ideals of Key Club and its works through the creation and use of various sources of media to fit public needs. Through the usage of such forms of social media as Facebook and Twitter, as well as the distribution of flyers and creation of videos, we hope to present the New Jersey District of Key Club International in a fun, hands-on manner that both serves to relay relevant information and to interact with each member on a social media-based level.

There are three subcommittees in Public Relations: Publicize, Inform, and Promotion, with the co-chairs, District Editor Patrick Quinn and Lieutenant Governor of Division 16 David Guirgis, taking active roles in all committees. The main goals of all three subcommittees involve using all the resources a PR team has at their disposal—social media, graphic design, contact with newspapers and the local media, and publishing of articles and flyers—to promote the core values and objectives of the New Jersey District of Key Club International. These resources will also be used to advertise key events and projects related to Key Club, our District Project (The Eliminate Project), and any other fundraisers and charities with which Key Club is associated. Many of the flyers found in lieutenant governor newsletters and in the district mailings are made by the PR Committee!

We also plan to use social media to our fullest advantage by using such engines as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to communicate and connect directly with fellow Key Clubbers. We hope to reach Key Clubbers within our district, within our sister districts, and internationally.

While each subcommittee seems separate from the other, excellent communication with the rest of the NJ District has allowed for greater integration and involvement within each other’s committees, as well as a greater sense of planning when deciding what needs to be done. After all, even with each subcommittee, we are still Public Relations: dedicated to serving, informing and entertaining all of you avid and dedicated Key Clubbers.

Expect to hear more from us soon. We cannot wait to show you what we have planned!

CONTACT THE CO-CHAIRS District Editor Patrick Quinn njeditorpatquinn@gmail.com

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Lieutenant Governor David Guirgis davidguirgis.ltg16@gmail.com

Club Public Relations WRITTEN BY LTGs DAVID GUIRGIS & JAE SHIN In simple terms, Club Public Relations equals advertisement. There are two types of public relations: internal and external. Internal is giving announcements to your members about different events and plans that the club will be having. External is spreading the word to your school and community about what your club is doing. For smaller clubs, internal public relations seem unnecessary, but for larger clubs, it’s incredibly useful. Big club or small, you want all your members to know what’s going on and what events are going to be held. External public relations are applicable to any situation because if you’re holding a large fundraiser, you want more than just your club members to attend! Let your community know the latest and greatest!

To get a head start, here are some ideas you can use to spread the word:  Flyers: always reliable and always effective! Even if people only glance at the flyer, if they catch one word or picture that interests them on it, they will read the rest! Spread flyers all over your school and town about your latest event, and don’t forget to stick one on your club bulletin board and newsletter!  Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Blogs, whatever floats your boat! All are good ways to not only keep your club updated, but also to spread the word across your school and community!  Chalk It Up: Outside your school building, advertise an upcoming event with some chalk-art on the sidewalk! That way, everyone will see it as they enter and exit the school building.  Newspapers, School Television Shows, and Other School Social Media: Use the resources already present in your school to engage other members of the school and local community!

Kiwanis Club Relations

WRITTEN BY LTG DARREN KHONG Aside from Key Club, there is much more that comprises the rest of the K-Family. There is K-Kids for elementary school students, Builder’s Club for middle school students, Key Club for all of us in high school, Circle K for those of you who want to continue serving after high school, Aktion Club for adults with disabilities, and Kiwanis for those 18 years and older.

As a student-led organization, Key Club is not always capable of carrying out everything, and that’s where Kiwanis comes in. Kiwanis serves as the parent organization to Key Club.

Kiwanians help to support Key Clubbers and their passion for service by providing a plethora of opportunities in Service Leadership Programs that allow our members to become strong passionate leaders. Kiwanians can also offer advice on the financial and legal aspects of certain projects and can often provide financial support for events and conferences.

Running a Key Club has proven to be a difficult task, and so each club is sponsored by a Kiwanis Club that is meant to help out with everything a club may need. It is very important that each Key Club keeps a close and communicative relationship with their respective Kiwanis for help with service, financial needs, and leadership opportunities.

The Kiwanians also help out on the district level as Zone Administrators, Financial Counselors, and District Administrators. Throughout the year, they oversee the district board and attend each board meeting. They provide great advice whenever needed, and ensure that each lieutenant governor will have someone to talk to when in a time of need. Spend time with your Kiwanians—-they are here to help you!

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District Programs Committee WRITTEN BY LTG TARA ENGELKEN The District Programs Committee handles K-Family affairs and advocacy within the New Jersey District of Key Club International. The main job of the District Programs Committee is to choose an advocacy topic for the year and promote that topic throughout the district to spread awareness and acknowledge organizations that support the topic. It is the responsibility of this committee to create and send out promotional flyers to the district on the advocacy topic. On top of that, the committee is in charge of coming up with potential service projects that pertain to the advocacy topic for clubs to complete.

This year, the committee has chosen Hunger in the United States as the advocacy topic and supports the organization Students Change Hunger, which uses local food banks to collect food items for the less fortunate in a state-wide competition. The District Programs Committee encourages all Key Clubs throughout the New Jersey District to participate in the this wonderful service competition by going to studentschangehunger.org for more information and to register your school.

The District Programs Committee is chaired by LTG of Division 9 Tara Engelken and LTG of Division 10 Brooke Willemstyn. The committee has three subcommittees: Advocacy; headed by LTG Dianna Torres, K-Family Relations; headed by LTG Bobbie Boettinger, and K-Family Growth; headed by LTG Devin Sun. The Advocacy Subcommittee focuses on creating and promoting the district advocacy focus. The K-Family Relations Subcommittee is centered on coming up with and advertising K-Family service projects as well as creating a directory for K-Family Clubs. The KFamily Growth Subcommittee targets and charters K-Family Clubs and assists LTGs in pursuing new potential clubs. The District Programs Committee has both general goals for the committee itself and specific goals pertaining to the subcommittees.

The following are the goals of the District Programs Committee for the 2014-2015 service year:  Create and promote the 2014-2015 district advocacy topic.  Educate New Jersey Key Clubbers on the advocacy topic and why it is important.  Find ways for New Jersey Key Clubbers to get involved with the advocacy topic.  Create a list of target schools for Key Clubs for lieutenant governors.  Help lieutenant governors charter Key Clubs at their target schools.  Create a district-wide service project that includes all K-Family branches.  Promote events that the New Jersey Kiwanis and New Jersey Circle-K are having.  Create a directory of all New Jersey Kiwanis Clubs and the Key Clubs that they sponsor.  Create a directory of all Builders Clubs and K-Kids Clubs in New Jersey.

CONTACT THE CO-CHAIRS Lieutenant Governor Tara Engelken tengelken.ltg.div9@gmail.com

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Lieutenant Governor Brooke Willemstyn ltg.brooke.div.10@gmail.com

Advocacy in the Past and Now WRITTEN BY LTG DEVIN SUN What defines the term “advocacy?” According to Key Club International, advocacy is defined as “speaking on behalf of those who cannot speak for themselves.” In other words, advocacy is synonymous with, in a sense, a form of representation. Advocacy is similar to volunteering, except it is volunteering while raising awareness. Advocacy, helps those who cannot speak for themselves, while furthering this assistance by raising awareness of the issue.

Each service year, each district of Key Club International selects an advocacy focus. For example, for the 2011 to 2012 service year, the New Jersey District selected Autism New Jersey and the Invisible Children Organization. Last year, for the 2013 to 2014 service year, the New Jersey District’s advocacy focus came to be mental and chronic illnesses. For this 2014 to 2015 service year, the New Jersey District has chosen hunger in the United States. Other service years’ advocacy focuses also included suicide and self-image. When each advocacy focus is chosen, the district works as a whole to raise awareness and donations for each cause.

ADVOCACY FOCUS For this service year, the New Jersey District’s chosen advocacy focus is hunger in the United States. Schools in the district are urged to join the Students Change Hunger organization, which accepts food donations from different schools. The 2014 campaign for Students Change Hunger will run from September 15 to November 21, 2014. At the end of the campaign, schools that donate the most amount of food will be awarded by their local food bank.

On the individual level, you can: educate your club members by letting them know that there is a problem they can solve; raise awareness by informing the public about the issue; start at home by not wasting food; and donate to your school’s food drive. Furthermore, on the club level, you can hold a food drive, volunteer at a food pantry, and even fundraise for the cause.

Additional information on other organizations battling hunger in the United States will also be distributed as the service year progresses. Together, the New Jersey District of Key Club International will work together this year to combat hunger in the United States.

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K-Family Relations

WRITTEN BY LTG BOBBIE BOETTINGER KEY CLUB Key Club is a high school service organization. The main focus of Key Club is to build our homed, schools, and communities. This is the largest high school organization in the world!

K-KIDS K-Kids is a service organization for students in elementary school. This truly shows that there is no age limit on helping your community! Young kids are able to learn how to be leaders and help as much as they can despite their young ages.

BUILDERS CLUB Builders Club is a service organization for middle school and junior high students. This helps students serve their schools and communities. Builders Club also teaches great leadership skills like most organizations in the K-Family.

AKTION CLUB Aktion Club is a service club for adults with disabilities. The purpose is to give back to the community and help these adults gain leadership skills. The motto of the Aktion Club is: “Where development has no disability.”

CIRCLE K Circle K is for college students. This is a self-governing service organization that helps with leadership developing and community service. Every year Circle K has a picnic for all of the different branches of the K- Family to come together. This year’s picnic was held on July 20, in Toms River, New Jersey and was a lot of fun!

KIWANIS Kiwanis International is for adults and has to do with service just like the rest of the K-Family.

Kiwanis sponsors the other clubs mentioned within the K-Family. Each Kiwanis Club is different, but in the end they all help each person along the way of service!

K-Family Club Building

WRITTEN

BY LTG THOMAS MICHAEL WRITTEN

BY DISTRICT SECRETARY KELLY TRAN

There are three steps to the K-Family Chartering Toolkit: to Find, to Lead, and to Serve. By serving others, Key Club members learn to appreciate what they have and become caring leaders. Starting a K-Family club will help other realize the significance of service. A Key Club can help build any K-Family club with the help of its lieutenant governor!

The first step is finding advisors, members and a place to meet. A meeting place may be at a high school, a community center, etc. Usually a Kiwanis club will sponsor a Key Club and help with financial and hands-on guidance. Key Club International does not require a Kiwanis club sponsorship to start a club, although having that relationship can only help new clubs.

Once you’ve laid the groundwork, it’s time to file paperwork, train club leaders and build enthusiasm.

Once you have a plan, you can petition for a charter (official permission to join the K-Family). Meet with new members to adopt club bylaws, officially elect and train officers and directors, plan your meeting schedule and brainstorm service project ideas. Make time to create a budget and set goals! Then, once your club is official, you can reach out to the community. Empower yourself with liability information, project ideas and tips on working with youth. As the K-Family grows, relationships and learning grow!

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Club Reactivation

WRITTEN BY LTG DIANNA TORRES Occasionally a Key Club loses contact with district and becomes disorganized. If you notice this, you can step in, and help reunite, reactivate, and re-connect the club to the district. Every club is important to the district and to International, because every club has members who are leaders, and who have the ability to better their communities and the K-Family in general!

When you realize a club is inactive, contact its sponsoring Kiwanis club or an district Key Club officers to discuss the status of the club your vision for the future. Once you gain their support, and they state that they will continue to sponsor the club, you should make an appointment with the school’s principal. It is highly recommended that the Kiwanis club president, the lieutenant governor, or a Kiwanis Zone Administrator attends, along with any former or potential faculty advisors, school board members or school administrators. These adults/experts can help explain the purpose of Key Club and the logistical information of running such a club. After gaining permission to revive the club, make sure to confirm that you have a faculty advisor who will help you through the process.

After obtaining all the needed approvals, you can begin the final stages of reactivating the club. All you need to do is fill out the reactivation form and petition for the charter form that can be found on Kiwanisone.org. When you complete the form, simply mail it in, along with the $100 reactivation fee. The form requires the club to obtain at least 15 members, and hold elections for 5 officer positions. Begin this process early, because it can be a long one. Reactivating a club is similar to starting a brand new club, which can be a little difficult, but as long as you have perseverance and passion, it is definitely possible!

Membership Growth

WRITTEN BY LTG HARSH PATEL

One of the most important ways to grow the K-Family is by simply increasing the number of members in clubs. Here are a few ideas to help boost membership as the new year is starting:  Promote Key Club at a Club Fair/Host a Club Fair -Have a booth showcasing Key Club with a poster on past service projects and a flyer on how Key Club impacts the community. If Key Club is running the service fair, have Key Clubbers assist people around the event—show that Key Club is an active part of the school and community.  Make a logbook -Have potential members fill out information (name, grade, and email). Contact those potential members and inform them of events such as car washes, dances, or even Fall Rally.  Target incoming freshmen -Often, freshmen are looking to find places and organizations where they can meet new high school students, so make Key Club that place. Host a freshman meet-and-greet, an event where freshmen can interact with upperclassmen and other freshmen and learn about organizations and other activities in a casual environment. This type of event can attract a lot of freshmen and thus help welcome them to the school while also providing opportunities for the Key Club to gain new members.  Post flyers and posters in important areas around your school -Advertise! People cannot join your club if they do not know that it exists!

Use the Key Club Brand Guide and other resources to help promote the Key Club brand and your individual club.

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International Programs Committee WRITTEN BY LTG LATIFA ALI International Programs is the focus of Key Club on a global scale. It takes the core values and enthusiasm from Key Clubbers and extends them. From teaching members at Key Leader and ICON to connecting with outside organizations such as UNICEF, the International Programs Committee spreads the message of Key Club to other communities. It combines the service of members with the assistance of partner organizations to better assist the world. Our committee is separated into four sub-focuses, which include: INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Every year, thousands of Key Clubbers from around the world gather together to celebrate the end of a wonderful service year, and the beginning of a new one. At International Convention, members are given the opportunity to meet Key Clubbers from all over the world, attend dances that raise money for The Eliminate Project, elect the new International Board and receive awards for their hard work and dedication to service. Along with listening to motivational speakers, members learn new skills and ideas that will help strengthen their characters and clubs, and new friendships that will last them a lifetime!

KEY LEADER Key Leader is an unforgettable weekend retreat that will stay with you for life. You will make extraordinary friends though workshops, discussions and team-building activities and gain new leadership skills that will help improve your home, school, and community. You become the change you wish to see in the world!

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND & OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS The Youth Opportunities Fund is a grant that provides clubs/individuals $100-$2,000 to carry out a service project. If your club needs money for projects, materials, booking venues, etc., all you have to do is apply! The deadline to submit your application is October 15th so the earlier you send it in, the earlier you’ll be notified if your admission was granted or denied! Outside organizations are organizations who are not official service partners, but organizations for whom the district can still fundraise. This includes not-for-profits such as Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, which raises money for childhood cancer.

SERVICE PARTNERS Last but not least, the International Programs Committee partners with other service organizations. These include Children’s Miracle Network, March of Dimes, and UNICEF. These organizations pertain to our Major Emphasis: Children: Their Future, Our Focus. They all aim to better the lives of children.

International Programs Committee Goals for the year are to:  Have 50 attendees at Key Leader.  Have at least 20 clubs apply for the Youth Opportunities Fund.  Fundraise $1,530 for March of Dimes. 15 for the 15 million babies that are born early and 30 for the 30 seconds a baby dies because he/she was born too early.  Have at least 60 people attend ICON 2015.  1,705 hours of service at a children’s hospital. 170 for the 170 hospitals and 5 for $5 million that has been raised so far.

CONTACT THE CO-CHAIRS Lieutenant Governor Latifa Ali latifa.ltgdiv14@gmail.com

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Lieutenant Governor Nathaniel Silberman natesilbermanltgdiv13@gmail.com

Major Emphasis WRITTEN BY DISTRICT SECRETARY JACQUELINE DRAGON In 1946, Key Club’s Major Emphasis focus became “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” This emphasis on serving children led to support for other projects, like The Eliminate Project (which vaccinates mothers and thus saves their babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus). It also led to the K-Family support of organizations like March of Dimes, UNICEF, and the Children’s Miracle Network, which all work to help babies and children.

Of course, many clubs continue that focus with their own projects for children. Some possible events include helping out at elementary schools’ after-school programs; reading to children; collecting school supplies for underprivileged children; and organizing fun holiday games and events for children in the area like holiday parades or Easter Egg Hunts. Key Clubbers realize that every child deserves to live a healthy life with many opportunities, and often these events both give those opportunities to children and cause them to realize how many opportunities are available through Key Club itself!

Youth Opportunities Fund WRITTEN BY LTG JOSIE SUDDETH Does your club have a great idea for a large service project? Does your club need a little extra cash to help get it started? The Youth Opportunities Fund allows Key Clubs to serve the world by providing grants for service opportunities! Grants range from $100-$2000. In order to receive this grant, your club must find a problem in the community that you all want to fix and then come up with a plan to address the problem and to address how your funds will be used. Your club can then fill out the application!

One successful project that the YOF supported was completed by the Warren Hills Regional High School Key Club. This club received a grant of $2000. Since the club’s community is very urban, the members felt that the lack of gardening in their area was having a negative effect. What did they do?

They started planning, got donations and received money from the YOF grant. With that money, the club was able to create a 72 plot vegetable garden and a flower garden, and install 2 water pumps and a deer fence. This project has been so successful that there are now 90 groups in the garden and the Key Club was able to donate 1000 pounds of produce to a nearby food pantry in one year. Talk about giving back!

The application for your own YOF grant can be found at http://www.keyclub.org/Libraries/ Test_Folder/YOF_Application_14.sflb.ashx and must be received by October 15th. The application should be sent to: Kiwanis International Attn: YOF Application/Nicole Harris 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196, USA You can also send the application by fax to 1-317-879-0204. If you would like to learn more about this fund, contact your lieutenant governor, email yof@kiwanis.org or visit keyclub.org.

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Partners of Service Key Club International encourages service events with many organizations; however, there are three such groups, known as Partners of Service, that Key Club most strongly recommends.

Those three organizations have proven their worthy causes and large impacts with successful events in the past, and Key Clubbers help to maintain those successful records.

CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK The Children’s Miracle Network was established nationally in 1983 to specialize in helping young

patients with a variety of support systems and rehabilitations treatments for their patients’ needs, with increased awareness and education in communities, and with fundraisers to help pay for treatments for children around the world. The network is a nonprofit and does not turn down any child that is in need of medical help. Some funds from the Children’s Miracle Network donations are used in local communities to prevent children’s injuries and to support healthy lifestyles.

Events Key Club often participates in to support the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals include: toy drives, book drives, and a variety of fundraisers, with the proceeds being donated to their nearby Children's Specialized Hospitals.

MARCH OF DIMES March of Dimes is an organization with a mission focus of helping babies who are prematurely born or have birth defects. It was, however, originally designed by Franklin Roosevelt to fight polio, which it effectively did for several years and later helped end the polio epidemic. As stated on their website, “The March of Dimes has led the way to discover the genetic causes of birth defects, to promote newborn screening, and to educate medical professionals and the public about best practices for healthy pregnancy.” Over the years, the organization has come up with many breakthroughs and scientific advances to help infants with birth complications.

The most common events Key Club does to partner with March of Dimes are 5K walks for the March of Dimes, wearing-purple events to raise awareness for the organization and the premature babies that are born every day, and fundraisers to help support research.

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Partners of Service (continued) UNICEF UNICEF is the only organization from the United Nations that focuses on children nearly exclusively. UNICEF shares the Kiwanis family’s universal dedication to children and service by providing extensive resources and leadership to help eliminate Iodine Deficiency Disorder (IDD) permanently. Over the years, Key Club has been a primary advocate of UNICEF. Since 1994 Key Club has raised almost $5 million towards the elimination of Iodine Deficiency Disorder.

Key Club and the other branches of the Kiwanis family are working with UNICEF on The Eliminate Project campaign. The Eliminate Project is a global campaign to raise money to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus around the world. Tetanus is a deadly disease that comes from spores in the dirt. During unsafe birthing routines, these spores are able to enter the mother’s and baby’s bodies, causing infection and often the death of the infant. The first few hours of the baby’s life are filled with excruciating pain and sensitivity to even a mother’s touch.

Kiwanis’s/the KFamily’s goal is to raise $110 million by the end of the 2015 service year for The Eliminate Project. The most popular way Key Clubbers work with UNICEF is by having, in the fall, a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF event. During October, leading up to and including Halloween, Key Clubbers collect loose change from students during the school days and also ask for change instead of candy when they go to trick-or-treat. Some clubs even establish competition to see who can raise the most money! Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF can happen almost anytime you go out or see your friends, so always have your little box by your side!

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF, although the most popular event, is not the only way to raise money for UNICEF. Clubs can implement their own ideas to raise funds for such a great cause throughout the year, from simple bracelet fundraisers to benefit concerts and other types of fundraisers. Donations for The Eliminate Project can be sent to : Ann Updegraff Spleth COO Kiwanis International Foundation 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN, 46268 with the word “Eliminate” in the memo section of the check.

WRITTEN BY LTG JEFFREY MAZIARZ

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District and International Dues The timely payment of dues by all member clubs of Key Club International is critical toward the success level of district and international management and in returning your dues as holistically as possible back to all members; often this is in the form of the payment for the district website, the printing of the Jersey Key, and for funding events like District Convention. Dues not only come back to help clubs but they also help to foster service opportunities in our homes, schools, and communities, as only dues-paid members can vote and run for higher level positions, among many other things.

As adopted at the 71st International Convention held this summer in Anaheim, California, international dues are now $7.00. District dues have remained constant at $5.50. Clubs are also permitted to charge an additional $5.00 in order to nurture their club treasuries. Therefore clubs can charge no less than $12.50 and no more than $17.50.

Note the below deadlines: Early Bird Award Deadline is November 1st, 2014 (Received, NOT postmarked) Regular Dues Deadline is December 1st, 2014 (Received, NOT postmarked) Process for Dues Payment 1. Go to www.keyclub.org/MUC. 2. Log into the Membership Update Center using the information provided from your adviser (see the below list for instructions on setting up a password if you do not already have one).

3. Update and edit all necessary member information (ex: deleting seniors, updating officer list).

4. Once your club member information is accurate and updated, print the invoice and either 1) mail it with a check or 2) submit credit card information directly after generating an invoice.

How to Create a Password (Completed by an Adviser) 1. If you are new to using this system click the Register/Reset Password the first time you use the Membership Update Center.

2. Enter a faculty adviser’s email address (NOT a personal address) and further instructions to set up a password will be sent to that address – check for this email but note the response may not be immediate.

3. If an adviser or club secretary is having difficulties accessing the Membership Update Center, send an email to Member Services and be sure to include what the problem is and all pertinent information (club’s full name, your name, phone, email). Note this information must be emailed.

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District and International Contests Our goal as Key Club is not only to build upon our existing family, but also to recognize the outstanding efforts of those who already make this organization shine. That is why every year at DCON, we host many contests and award members and clubs with tokens of recognition. While we sincerely believe that hard work, dedication, and passion should be recognized, several of the following contests are also there just for fun and club bragging rights.

Many of these awards are also recognized on the International Level. Keep in mind that clubs must send in their Annual Achievement Report Form (AARF) by March 2, 2015 to be eligible for any contests or awards. Winners will be announced at DCON 2015 on Saturday, March 28 during the Recognition Session. The content must also be received (not postmarked) by the date it is due.

DCON Contests Pre-Judged: Applications to Judge due February 13; Content due March 2  Club Bulletin: 10+ Club Newsletters submitted in a 3-ring binder that highlight your yearly activities.  Club Website: Newly reformatted club website from the previous year that clearly indicates club updates, upcoming events and meetings, and other miscellaneous content Pre-DCON: Applications to Judge due March 2; Content Due March 27 (1st day of DCON)  Scrapbook: Traditional and Nontraditional categories, both of which must describe how your club has lived up to the Key Club premise.  Poster: Digital and Non Digital categories that promote Key Club as a whole.  Video: 30-60 second video that answers the question, “What is Key Club?”

At DCON: Sign up on March 27 (1st day of DCON)  Oratorical: Give a 5 minute speech on a previously-released topic; winner will recite his/her speech at the Recognition Session  Impromptu Essay: 60 minute random writing prompt about Key Club values; winner will read his/her essay at the Recognition Session  Talent: Showcase your talents in front of everyone; top 5 acts will perform at the Recognition Session, and winner will be announced Club Awards Automatic Consideration: No separate application required  Club Achievement Award: Judged by the AARF; highest honor is a Diamond Level Club, which is recognized Internationally  Early Bird Dues Award: Pay membership dues before November 1st, 2014  Big 10 Award: Increase membership by 10% from past service year  DPS Fundraising Award: Top 2 clubs who raise the most for the District Project (this year: The ELIMINATE Project)  100% CMRFs Award: All clubs who have turned in all CMRFs within four weeks of monthly due dates before DCON Service Recognition Awards by Application: due by March 2  Major Emphasis Award: Describe service project(s) that honor the Major Emphasis focus, “Children...Their Future, Our Focus.”  Single Service Award: Describe your most successful service project this year  Kiwanis Family Relations Award: Describe how your club has connected with other K-Family clubs Individual Recognitions Club Members  Distinguished Club Officers: Awarded to outstanding club officers; no separate application required  Golden Member Awards: Awarded by application to general members who go above and beyond for Key Club; due March 27 Club Advisors: Applications due February 13  Dominico Gatti Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award  Robert J. Mascenik Outstanding Kiwanis Advisor Award  Andrew Batsis Key of Honor Award

WRITTEN BY LTG CHARMAINE CHEW

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District and International Scholarships

Every year, scholarships are awarded to members of the New Jersey District who are truly dedicated to service. Not only this, they manage to uphold the objects of Key Club International, demonstrate an outstanding academic performance, and embody the Key Club International core values throughout their high school career. For more information about how to apply for the scholarships, contact your advisor or Lieutenant Governor.

This year, the funding for the district matching scholarships is changing and the amount of money as well as the number of scholarships that will be given out have not yet been determined.

The scholarships traditionally available include: The New Jersey Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship ~ $2000 New Jersey District Scholarships ~ $1,000 each; 2 are given The Dr. George McCrossan Memorial Scholarship ~ $2000 The Dr. Andrew Batsis Scholarship ~ $1000 The John Johnson Memorial Scholarship ~ $1000 -$500 from Jackson Kiwanis -$500 from the New Jersey District Robert J. Mascenik Memorial Scholarship ~ $1000 -$500 from the New Jersey District Foundation Fund -$500 from the New Jersey District The Dominico Gatti Memorial Scholarship ~ $1000 The Ted Hordichuk Memorial Scholarship ~ $1000 -$500 from the Jackson Kiwanis -$500 from the New Jersey District The Fred Briggs Memorial Scholarship ~ $1500 -$750 from the Livingston Kiwanis -$750 from the New Jersey District The Dr. Gene Napolello Leadership Scholarship ~ $1000 -$500 from the Napolello Foundation -$500 from the New Jersey District The Kiwanis International Foundation Leadership Scholarship ~ $1000 each; 5 are given -Matching scholarships with $500 from Kiwanis International -$500 from New Jersey District The New Jersey District Service Based Scholarship ~ $1000 The Celeste and Barrie Werfel Scholarship ~ $1000 -$500 from anonymous -$500 from the New Jersey District

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Structure of Key Club International What makes Key Club unique is that it is the only international service organization in the world that is completely student-led, even on the International level. The job of the Key Club International Board is to help the 33 Districts, which then assist the 5,000+ clubs in the world, thus creating an organization of student officers who relay information across the globe.

The general members form the basis for the organization, being Division the engine that make service and fundraising projects happen. Then comes the Club Board of Directors, composing of the club president, vice District president, secretary, treasurer, editor, and (appointed) webmaster. These positions may vary by club. Generally, the job of the club executive board is to International assist the members and keep the club running.

The club officers relay information to the district via the lieutenant governors, who form the link between the club and district levels; each lt. governor assists up to nine clubs in their regional “divisions.” The District Executive Board, which includes the District Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor, then uses this information to plan district events and service initiatives that link Key Clubs under common initiatives. Together, district boards organize and help the clubs and plan for Fall Rally and DCON in the same way that the club executives organize the members and plan for service events.

The 11 International Trustees take on a similar role as that of the lieutenant governors by relaying information from their assigned districts to Key Club International. The heads of Key Club International are the International President and International Vice President, who work together to advise and assist Trustees and the District Governors, and also to take care of all the administrative work that keeps Key Club “international.”

Each level of Key Club works to make the world a better place and link all parts of the organization into a true Key Club Family. There are a lot of parallels at all levels, but together, we all share the same vision of service and leadership to our homes, schools, and communities.

Members Clubs

International President International Vice President Maria Palazzolo Kevin Zhang ( Illinois-Eastern Iowa District) (Pacific Northwest District)

International Trustee Barry Seng

International Trustee Nicole Lema

(Pennsylvania District)

(New Jersey District)

New Jersey’s Trustee!

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NJ Key Club District Board Roster Governor Samantha Levisay Phillipsburg High School Cell: 908-319-9990 njgovernorlevisay@gmail.com

Secretary Jacqueline Dragon Tenafly High School Cell: 551-795-6322 njdsecretarydragon@gmail.com

Treasurer Daniel McCormack MAST Cell: 732-757-8551 njtreasurermccormack@gmail.com

Editor Patrick Quinn Hunterdon Central HS Cell: 908-635-9075 njeditorpatquinn@gmail.com

Division 1 Angela Becker Lower Cape May Regional HS Cell: 609-846-6856 angelaltg1@gmail.com

Division 2 Dianna Torres Cedar Creek High School Cell: 609-774-5562 dianna.ltg2@gmail.com

Division 3 Charmaine Chew Hammonton High School Cell: 609-457-7129 charmaine.chew.ltg3@gmail.com

Division 4 Thomas Michael GCIT Cell: 856-630-5073 Tommichael.ltg.div4@gmail.com

Division 5 Becca Lordon Burlington Township HS Cell: 856-685-3401 beccaltg@gmail.com

Division 6 Jeffrey Maziarz Steinert High School Cell: 609-902-3598 jmaziarzltg6@gmail.com

Division 7 Josie Suddeth Southern Regional High School Cell: 609-709-0070 jsuddethltgdiv7@gmail.com

Division 8 Rebecca Austin Brick Memorial High School Cell: 732-503-1992 Ltgrebeccaaustin@gmail.com

Division 9 Tara Engelken MAST Cell: 908-601-2367 tengelken.ltg.div9@gmail.com

Division 10 Brooke Willemstyn Red Bank Regional HS Cell: 732-832-9252 ltg.brooke.div10@gmail.com

Division 11 Farwa Shakeel Piscataway High School Cell: 908-672-1084 ltg.farwa.shakeel@gmail.com

Division 12 Devin Sun Bridegwater-Raritan HS Cell: 908-315-6207 devin.sun.ltg12@gmail.com

Division 13 Nathaniel Silberman Voorhees High School Cell: 908-442-6208 natesilbermanltgdiv13@gmail.com

Division 14 Latifa Ali Elizabeth High School Cell: 908-764-6817 latifa.ltgdiv14@gmail.com

Division 15 Darren Khong Millburn High School Cell: 973-508-8448 darren.ltg15@gmail.com

Division 16 David Guirgis McNair Academic High School Cell: 201-356-7503 davidguirgis.ltg16@gmail.com

Division 17 Jae Shin Tenafly High School Cell: 201-625-3276 ltgjshin@gmail.com

Division 18 Ricky Thompson Bloomfield High School Cell: 973-634-0276 ltgricky@gmail.com

Division 19 Bobbie Boettinger West Essex High School Cell: 973-865-6742 ltg19.bobbieboettinger@gmail.com

Division 20 Aleena Kazmi Parsippany High School Cell: 973-407-9301 aleenakazmi.ltg20@gmail.com

Division 21 Harsh Patel Morris County School of Technology Cell: 973-216-4632 harsh.ltg.div21@gmail.com

Division 22 Monica Gallagher Mount Olive High School Cell: 201-317-0217 monicaltg22@gmail.com

Webmaster Srikar Gudipati Piscataway High School Cell: 732-421-6309 njwebmastersrikar@gmail.com

International Trustee for the New Jersey District Barry Seng barry.seng@gmail.com

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NJ Key Club Kiwanis Committee Roster District Administrator Kaitlin McCann Kiwanis of Gloucester Township Blackwood Cell: 908-902-2452 kaitlin363@yahoo.com

Financial Advisor Peter Mollo Kiwanis of North Hunterdon-Clinton Cell: 908-246-5270 petermollo@comcast.net

Zone Administrator Ed Hutchinson Divisions: 1, 3, 4 Kiwanis of Cape May Cell: 609-408-2617 pastkitrusteeed@aol.com

Zone Administrator Matthew Guenther Divisions: 2, 5, 7 Kiwanis of Galloway Township Cell: 609-742-1408 matthewguenther1067@msn.com

Zone Administrator Robert Acerra Divisions: 6, 8, 9, 10 Kiwanis of Keyport Cell: 732-977-3521 acerra.kci@gmail.com

Zone Administrator Helene Meissner Divisions: 12, 13, 21 Kiwanis of Phillipsburg Cell: 908-619-4336 meissnerh@norwescap.org

Zone Administrator Stephen Gandley Divisions: 16, 17, 22 Kiwanis of Hackettstown Cell: 201-663-3593 stephen.gandley@verizon.net

Zone Administrator Ron Orthwein Divisions: 18, 19, 20 Kiwanis of Greater Parsippany Cell: 201-400-8756 orthwein@optonline.net

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Circle K District Board & Kiwanis Committee Roster

CIRCLE K DISTRICT BOARD ROSTER Governor Dawn Kreder TCNJ 732-597-1570 Kreder.cki@gmail.com

Secretary Rena Patel Rutgers 732-439-0832 Renapatel.cki@gmail.com

Treasurer Max Hirsch Stockton 609-781-2657 Mhirsch.cki@gmail.com

Editor Rachael Stieg Stockton 609-634-4609 Rcstieg.cki@gmail.com

Metro LTG Vitoria Dayton Rutgers 609-501-0263 Vdayton2191@gmail.com

Seabreeze Roxy Gonzalez Brookdale 732-688-4281 Roxy.ckinj@gmail.com

Garden LTG Molly Olcese Rowan 856-326-1860 Olcese93@students.rowan.edu

LR&A Chair Kathleen Lok TCNJ 908-907-4802 Lokk1@tcnj.edu

K-Family Chair Rocky Trifari Rutgers 973-618-6800 Rocky.circlek@gmail.com

Service Chair McKenzie Lillia Stockton 609-579-9799 kenzielillia@gmail.com

Fundraising Chair Breona Lembeck Rowan 973-713-3470 Bmlembeck2015@gmail.com

Eliminate Chair Parth Patel Rutgers 609-233-8510 Parthpatel.cki@gmail.com

Technology Chair Kerrin McLaughlin TCNJ 732-742-6787 nirrek@live.com

Con-Con Chair Melinda Graff Stockton 908-692-8118 melindagraff@gmail.com

RR&R Chair Chris Heil Rutgers 732-615-7390 Chrisheil65cki@gmail.com

CIRCLE K KIWANIS COMMITTEE District Administrator Mickey Cohen 908-216-1639 Mickeyrc.cki@gmail.com Metro Zone Advisor Scott Berk 908-319-1847 sprberk@gmail.com

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Financial Counselor Bill Cater 717-299-1530 njckicater@att.net

College & University Relations Bruce Marich 732-246-4198 bmarich@brookdale.cc.nj.us

Seabreeze Zone Advisor Joey G. 908-461-8331 Joeyg2000@hotmail.com

Assistant Admin. of Fundraising Rosmarie Gibardi 908-415-7363 ekeyn@aol.com Garden Zone Advisor Kim Seifring 856-728-7135 kimbimsped@aol.com

NJ Kiwanis District Board Roster Governor Nancy Hart-Esposito Kiwanis of Bordentown 55 Wagon Wheel Drive Sicklerville, NJ 08081 H: 856-875-5062 NancyHartEspo@aol.com

Governor-Elect Gordon Meth Kiwanis of Greater Parsippany 51 Calumet Avenue Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034 H: 973-299-6955 W: 973-946-5670 gmeth@optonline.net

Immediate-Past Governor John “Jack” Wilson Kiwanis of Haddons (The) 701 Grant Avenue, Ste. A, Collingswood, NJ 08107 H: 856-858-1640 W: 856-833-0401 willaw1@verizon.net

District Secretary Gwendoline M. Walding Kiwanis of Somerset Hills 7 Knollcrest Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 H: 908-781-6862 C: 908-500-2730 njkiwanis@gmail.com

District Treasurer Rufino “Rudy” Fernandez Jr. Kiwanis Club of Livingston 20 Filmore Ave., Livingston, NJ 07039 H: 973-992-1336 W: 973-533-0080 rufino.fernandezjr@verizon.net

Division 1 Joseph Iuliucci H: 609-410-4803 W: 609-567-7115 joeandeleanor@verizon.net Clubs: Atlantic City – Cape May – Cape May Court House – Egg Harbor City – Egg Harbor Township – Galloway Township – Greater Wildwood – *Northfield-Linwood

Division 2 Joan C. Van Note H: 856-845-3644 vannotekiwanis@yahoo.com Clubs: Bridgeton – Clayton –Gloucester Township/Blackwood – Greater Mantua Twp - *Greater Woodbury – Haddons, (The) Hammonton – Millville – Pitman-Glassboro – Vineland

Division 3 Emily Madera H: 732-718-2018 emilydmadera@gmail.com Clubs: Bordentown - Burlington – Central Hunterdon - Ewing Township – *Hamilton Township – Lambertville – Mt. HollyVincentown –- Trenton

Division 4 Lisa Bierly H: 732-505-9578 lbierly@gmail.com Clubs: Brick Twsp. – Greenbriar/Bricktown Jackson – Leisure Village/ Lakewood – Long Beach Island/Surf City –Toms River – *Toms River Daybreak

Division 5 John Gibardi C: 732-787-4850 W: 732-241-9212 HFCU@aol.com Clubs: Asbury Park - Greater Freehold – Holmdel – Keyport – *Marlboro – Old Bridge – Wall Township

Division 6 Anthony Affatati C: 732-740-3098 W: 732-333-0149 anthony@appliedtitle.com Clubs: Clark – East Brunswick – *Edison – Franklin-Somerset – Linden – New Brunswick – Perth Amboy – Rossmoor/Monroe Township - Somerville - Marlboro

Division 7 L. Gerald “Jerry” Adelsohn H: 973-992-8546 W: 973-673-2520 X15 jerrya@fhlehr.com Clubs: Belleville – Bloomfield – Caldwell-West Essex –- Glen Ridge –* Livingston – MillburnShort Hills - South Orange-Maplewood

Division 8 Billy Cunningham H: (201) 915-6660 billyjcunningham@gmail.com Clubs: Elizabeth – *Jersey City – Saddle Brook – Secaucus – Tenakill – West Hudson

Division 9 Steven McKinley H: 973-984-0168 W: 973-538-7575 stdemc@msn.com Clubs: Bernardsville -- Boonton – Chathams, (The) – Denville – Dover -- Greater Parsippany -- Montville Township – *Morristown – Randolph Township – Roxbury-Succasunna – Somerset Hills

Division 10 Frank E. Swarts H: 973-875-3187 C:585-490-8926 W:973-209-3168 swartstfrank@yahoo.com Clubs: Hackettstown – Lenape Valley – Mount Olive Township – No. HunterdonClinton – Phillipsburg -- Sparta – *Sussex -Vernon Township – Washington

*Home Club

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NJ Key Club International Board Roster International President Maria Palazzolo ipmariapalazzolo@gmail.com

International Vice President Kevin Zhang zhangkevin2015@gmail.com

International Trustee for the New Jersey, Texas-Oklahoma, and Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Districts Barry Seng barry.seng@gmail.com

International Trustee for the Alabama, Kansas, and Michigan Districts Nicole Lema trusteenicole@gmail.com

International Trustee for the California-Nevada-Hawaii, Ohio, and Rocky Mountain Districts Jenalee Beazley trustee.jenalee@gmail.com

International Trustee for the Capital, Caribbean-Atlantic, and Eastern Canada Districts Gary Cheng gcheng.kci@gmail.com

International Trustee for the Montana, Nebraska-Iowa, and Southwest Districts Renisha Daley rdaley.jamd@gmail.com

International Trustee for the California-Nevada-Hawaii KIWINs, Georgia, and Pacific Northwest Districts Tashrima Hossain tashrima.hossain.kc@gmail.com

International Trustee for the Florida, Missouri-Arkansas, and West Virginia Districts Laken Kelly lakenkelly@nydkc.org

International Trustee for the Carolinas, Indiana, and Kentucky-Tennessee Districts Rip Livingston rlivingston@alabamakeyclub.org

International Trustee for the Bahamas, Illinois-Eastern Iowa, and New York Districts Shane Meyers trusteeshane@gmail.com

International Trustee for the Minnesota-Dakotas, New England, and Utah-Idaho Districts Liz Moore lizmoore11@comcast.net

International Trustee for the Jamaica, Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee, and Pennsylvania Districts Robbie Mathis robbiemathis@hotmail.com

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Contact Us! (Left to right): Editor Patrick Quinn, Webmaster Srikar Gudipati, Wile E. Coyote (not an Executive), Governor Samantha Levisay, Secretary Jacqueline Dragon, Treasurer Daniel McCormack

District Governor Samantha Levisay Njgovernorlevisay@gmail.com District Secretary Jacqueline Dragon Njdsecretarydragon@gmail.com District Treasurer Daniel McCormack Njtreasurermccormack@gmail.com District Editor Patrick Quinn Njeditorpatquinn@gmail.com District Webmaster Srikar Gudipati Njwebmastersrikar@gmail.com

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The District Project Fundraising Goal is…

109,325.15 10 - Kiwanis joined with UNICEF to run the ELIMINATE project in 2010 9 - One baby dies every 9 minutes because of MNT 3 - A series of 3 vaccinations saves a mother and her future children 25 - 25 countries are still infected with MNT 15 - The final year of the Kiwanis-ELIMINATE Project campaign

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What is a District Project?

Every service year, the NJ District Board decides upon one project for the entire district. This year, The ELIMINATE Project is our focus.

What is MNT? MNT stands for Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus. It is a fatal disease that mainly affects mothers and their babies, making the newborns hypersensitive to light and touch.

Let this be the STRONGEST year of the campaign!

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