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Official Newsletter of the New Jersey District of Key Club, Division 9 Holmdel, Keansburg, Keyport, Marlboro, Matawan Regional, Raritan, St. John Vianney
Sami’s Spotlight! Celebrate with Service!
Volume 1 Issue 6 December 2010
In this issue! Holidays ........................1
As the holiday season begins, it is I hope you all take the time to go important to reflect back on your year and out and do something great this holiday remember what you are thankful for. season. Once everyone is well rested from their time off we will have a PCM so we The holidays are a great time to can talk about upcoming important spend with your family and to appreciate all events. that you have. However, not everyone is as blessed as you. So take the time this holiday Enjoy your break and happy season to give back! This way others can say holidays! I will see you all in the new that they are thankful for something too year! this time of year. Remember that I am always here There are plenty of opportunities to answer any questions or concerns. I for you to help out in your community. Try will be skiing in Utah for the break but I and think of new and innovative ideas on will be at your service from the how to raise money for Children’s mountain! So please feel free to contact Specialized Hospital, and get more children me by email or phone at any time. back to their families to celebrate this year. Donate gifts to those less fortunate or Until 2011, everyone! volunteer at a local soup kitchen. Yours in Caring and Service, The opportunities are endless! You Sami Fiorino can always participate in the Governor’s Project, Operation Educate, and you can always come to me for help.
Key Leader Recap......2 DCON............................3 Awards ..……………….3 Elections………………..4 Generosity Rocks ........5 Contacts .......................5
Sami Fiorino, LTG Division 9
Key Leader RECAP KEY LEADER-YOU KNOW! DC
Key Leader is a yearly Kiwanis event that just keeps growing in numbers. Every single year more and more Key Clubbers (and even non-Key Clubbers!) go to Camp Lebanon for this great leadership event. If you weren’t one of those who went, here is what you missed… 1. Our great facilitator Wendy! Wendy was a previous Circle K governor and now a major part of her Kiwanis club in Washington. She was a great asset to the weekend and a true inspiration. 2. Over 100 other people from all over New Jersey that are dedicated to service, just like you! 3. The greatest set of neighborhoods like FTW, Waffle Iron Munchies, and Alphabet Soup, who all created their own model communities and performed some great skits about the Key Leader values! 4. An environment geared towards helping others better themselves and learning more about ourselves so we can be better, more productive people. 5. The beautiful Camp Lebanon, great food, and tons of fun! (Even a dance party and a bunch of games!) If you were unable to attend this inspiring event this year, don’t fret! You will have a chance to go next year, and it’s not something that you want to miss!
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NJ Key Club Division 9 Newsletter
District ConventionCirque du service who: Key Clubbers from all over New Jersey… and you, of course!
what: Ride the Carousel of Service at
New Jersey’s Annual District Convention!
when: April 8
th-20th,
2010
where: King of Prussia, PA For more information, visit… www.njkeyclub.org and don’t forget to ask for a registration packet!
Dates to Remember December: 25: Merry Christmas! 31: New Years Eve!
January: 1: Welcome to 2011! TBA: PCM 10: Club Monthly Report Forms Due TBA: Generosity Rocks!
AWARDS at DCON! Every year, clubs the state over look forward to the epic Awards ceremony during the Saturday night of DCON. But, even though only a few clubs can win on Saturday Night, any club has the chance to be a winner during the Saturday Morning Awards Ceremony! That’s right, every year, outstanding club officers are recognized for their hard work and dedication to both the New Jersey District of Key Club and to Children’s Specialized Hospital! Of course, you may be asking yourself, “Am I eligible to be distinguished?” Well, if you’ve been doing your job as an officer, and have attended necessary District and Divisional events (like RTCs, OTCs, Fall Rally, and, if you’re President, PCMs), then you are certainly on the road to getting distinguished! All you have to do now is to keep up the amazing work for the remainder of your term in office! While with SATs, and, if you’re a senior, various scholarship applications, this may sometimes prove difficult, with proper time management, you can do it. Good luck and have great final few months in office! LTG Contact Info: sh.fiorino@gmail.com
LTG Elections DO YOU WANT TO BE THE NEXT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR? Well, you’re in luck! Elections are right around the corner and here is everything that you need to know to get involved! It is truly a great experience and if you are a junior, or younger, and want to be a bigger part of the Key Club International organization, than Lieutenant Governor is the position for you!
Election Details Who: Any Key Club member who is in grade 11 or below and feels confident in their abilities to carry out the work required for this position.
When: February 8th from 7:00‐9:00 PM. Snow date on February 22nd.
Where: Matawan Regional High School How: Just tell me! If you are interested in running, then let me know and we can talk about what you need to do. I will provide you with the necessary materials and answer any questions that you may have about the position! 4
Generosity rocks The service year is always filled with a bunch of opportunities for you to get involved, but now there are more opportunities than ever. With a new year about to start, you can kick it off the right way and do more for your community and the organization. Generosity rocks is a musical talent competition, so if you can rock out, get ready to do what you do best for a great cause! As long as you are in high school, or have a member in your band that is in high school, you can participate! And the stakes are high! The winner of the final round of the competition will perform at a Children’s Specialized Hospital event and have the chance to play at the New Jersey District Convention! So get out there, get involved, and rock on!
District Board t t District Governor, Rachel Orbach: governor.orbach@gmail.com District Secretary, Kevin Sun: secretarysun@gmail.com District Secretary, Devan Corona: devancorona@gmail.com District Editor, Nicole Darrah: njkceditor@gmail.com
District Webmaster: Shivam Patel: Spshivam72@gmail.com District Administrator: Mr. Barrie Werfel: NJDAWerfel@aol.com Zone Administrator: Kaitlin McCann: Kaitlin363@yahoo.com
Contact Information: phone, email, address, etc.
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