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Official Newsletter of Division 12 of the New Jersey District of Key Club International Volume 1 Issue 2
Meissner’s Monthly Marauder! In this issue! Service Project ............ 1
Happy Summer! Hello Key Clubbers! Summer vacation has begun! This means that you are sleeping in, staying out late, and having the time of your life! I know I couldn’t be more excited! However, I want you all to remember that the key club service year doesn’t take the summer off. Your District Board will be working all summer long, and many clubs will be as well. Service never stops. Ever. So, I would just like to remind you that club monthly report forms are still due every month this summer. Even if your report is blank, I urge you to send it in. I need it for my monthly report, and there is no reason not to send it in. The summer reports will be your easiest reports out of all of them! I cannot stress enough how important it is that you send in your monthly reports on time every month. So, while you are having a fun time at the beach, getting a tan, and sitting around the campfire, keep that thought in the back of your mind. And, most importantly, stay safe and make good choices. I know, I sound like that message your principal says over the PA system on the last day of school, but I mean it! You are always representing the Key Club International organization. Mischief managed! (Though, not too much mischief, because then my last point would have just been defeated.)
A Message from Public Relations……………….2 Int’l Programs............... 3 Key Leader................... 4 RTC Recap ................... 4 Important Contacts ... 4
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Yours in caring and service,
Aimee Meissner
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A friendly “Hello” from the Public Relations Committee! By: Nicole Darrah, District Editor
The Public Relations Committee was formerly known as the District Relations Committee… until it was changed back in the 2009-2010 service year. The general idea of this committee is simple: Publicize + Build + Inform = Public Relations. Throughout the service year, this committee is assigned to create PowerPoints and videos, contact the local media, write articles, create brochures, and to overall publicize Key Club and its work in any way possible. We cannot do what we do without YOU, the members of this organization! It takes work on our part, but it’s a very simple thing for you to do. Why do you love Key Club? What makes Key Club so great? What does Key Club give to you? Instead of answering these questions in your head, answer them by telling your friends! By letting your friends know all about the wonderful thing that is Key Club, you are doing exactly what this committee entails: publicizing!
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caring character building
If you have any questions or comments about the Public Relations Committee, contact co-chairs Nicole Darrah (njkceditor@gmail.com) or Brian Cheung (ltgcheung@aol.com)! Committee Members: Nicole Darrah, Co-Chairperson Brian Cheung, Co-Chairperson Liz McCormack (elizabeth.j.mccormack@gmail.com) Connie Phung (ltgcphungdiv1@gmail.com) Neepam Shah (nshahltgdiv19@gmail.com) Aimee Meissner (aim.meissner@gmail.com)
Warren Hills, Warren Tech, Phillipsburg, North Hunterdon, Voorhees, South Hunterdon, Hunterdon Central, Del Val 2
International Programs
As Key Clubbers, most of us are aware that the District Project for this service year is the wonderful Children’s Specialized Hospital. However, did you know that Key Club International also partners with other service organizations around the world? One such organization is the March of Dimes! March of Dimes is a global nonprofit organization that aims to combat premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality in infants while also promoting healthier lifestyles for mothers. This great cause has been around since 1938 and has raised millions of dollars for treatments and research. Key Clubbers have a passion for service and March of Dimes is a truly worthy cause and there are many ways you can get involved. The first step is to contact your local March of Dimes chapter and partner with them to hold a fundraiser. Any type of fundraiser can help you raise money for the cause, no matter how large or small. They can range from bake sales to car washes to dances to anything you can imagine! Additionally, your club can sell March of Dimes merchandise, such as wristbands or T-shirts, etc.
The possibilities are endless so don’t be afraid to get creative! March of Dimes’ largest event is the annual walk, March for Babies, so your club should definitely plan on attending. This year the fundraising goal for the NJ District is $3,000, so let’s work together to make it happen! To get more information and find a March of Dimes chapter near you, visit www.marchofdimes.com
By: Jiayun Fang and Sarah Noorani bundle of orange boxes, stickers and other information before Halloween. Some leave the boxes in local businesses or in various rooms throughout their school. Others stick them in friend’s lockers or teachers’ mailboxes. The most common method is, of course, going around Trick-orTreating on Halloween with the bright box in hand! Whichever way you choose, you can contribute! This year, the fundraising goal for UNICEF for the NJ District of Key Club International is $33,190.25. --3.3 million: The number of newborns worldwide dying in the first month of life is 3.3 million --190 countries that UNICEF works in --25 for 25,000 children dying every day from preventable causes. To reach this goal, we need everyone’s help so please pick up an orange box today and start Trick-or-Treating! (http://youth.unicefusa.org/trickor treat/ )
LEADERSHIP
Another Key Club International Service Partner is UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund). This year, UNICEF launched their “I Believe in Zero” campaign. This awareness program is based on the fact that, worldwide, 25,000 children die every day from preventable causes. However, by increasing education, providing medical care, and supplying food for these children, UNICEF hopes to reduce that number to “zero”. More details on this campaign can be found at www.ibelieveinzero.org. As Key Clubbers, you play an integral part in the UNICEF fundraising process. The major fundraiser for UNICEF is Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. Every club in the NJ District should receive a
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Key Leader Do you have a desire to improve your leadership? Do you want to want to make new friends with similar interests as you? What if I told you that both of these will happen in the same weekend? This isn’t a lie; I’m talking about Key Leader Weekend!
focuses on leadership in three communities: the local community, the state/national community, and the global community. It is a highly esteemed program in New Jersey and its greatness is directly related to the high remarks of our District on the national level.
Key Leader is run by Kiwanis International with the mission of providing a “life-changing experience that inspires young people to achieve their personal best through service leadership.” The weekend is designed to kick-start a lifelong process of personal leadership growth and development. The program
This year, Key Leader will be held Friday, December 10th through Sunday, December 12th at Camp Lebanon in Lebanon New Jersey. It is open to students grades 9-12 from any town. There are no restrictions on the number of attendees from any school, nor do you have to be a Key Clubber to attend.
By: Jared Greene
Registration is $175 for all Key Club members, which includes a $25 grant from the Kiwanis International Foundation, and $200 for any non-member. Register by October 15th to ensure your spot in the program. Speak to your Lieutenant Governor about how to sign up or if you have any questions – they’re more than ready to help! See you there!
Very Important Contacts Rachel Orbach District Governor governor.orbach@gmail.com
Kevin Sun District Secretary secretarysun@gmail.com
RTC Recap
Devan Corona District Treasurer devancorona@gmail.com
Regional Training Conferences happen in the spring and the fall every year. As many of you know, spring RTCs happened a few weeks ago. They were a great time, and provided much valuable information to those Key Clubbers who attended. Couldn’t go? No problem! There will be another set of RTCs in the fall. There, you will learn the same information, and your service year will be even better. I encourage you to attend. At RTCs, you can meet new people,
and learn so much about the year from the New Jersey District Board. The fall RTC dates are: September 19, 2010- South September 25, 2010- North September 26, 2010- Central I will be giving you more information as RTCs draw nearer. Until then, mark your calendars because I hope to see you all there!
Contact Information: phone, email, address, etc. a Kiwanis-family member
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Nicole Darrah District Editor njkceditor@gmail.com
Barrie Werfel District Administrator NJDAWerfel@aol.com
Aimee Meissner Lieutenant Governor division 12 aim.meissner@gmail.com