ISSUE II, JUNE 2010
1
Ne epam’s Newslette r DIVISION 19, KEYINTRO CLUBFROM NEW JERSEY YOUR LTG
BUTLER | MONTVILLE | MOUNTAIN LAKES | PARSIPPANY | PARSIPPANY HILLS IN THIS ISSUE PG. 1 INTRO FROM YOUR LTG PG. 2 SPRING RTCS PG. 2 FALL RALLY _ PG. 3 PROJECT IDEAS PG. 3 FALL RALLY (CONT.) PG. 4 FOCUSES AND GOALS
That’s right, Division 19, June is upon us! And with June comes not only the looming presence of Final Exams, but the even more noticeable anticipation of summer vacation! Of course, in the midst of studying for Finals and relaxing during Summer Vacation, many of us lose sight of something very important: that fact that others still need help! So, in the midst of your finals prep, take a break and
PG. 5 FOCUSES AND GOALS (CONT.)
make a card (or decorate a pillowcase) for a child at a
PG. 6 MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE
your iced tea, donate some food
PG.7 The Jersey Key PG. 7 REMINDERS
Children’s Specialized Hospital! Or, before you sit by the pool and sip to your local soup kitchen!
CONTACT INFO AIM: npmanberlin EMAIL: nshahLTGDiv19@gmail.com
100 75 50 25 0
2006 2007 2008 2009
Just because your Key Club may not do much over the summer doesn’t mean you have to! Donate food, decorate a pillowcase for CSH, or do something to support any of our District or International projects (of which a full list can be found on pages 5 and 6) with some friends, because even the smallest of actions can not only be tons of fun, but can have a massive impact. Yours in caring and service,
C: 973-590-4118 H: 973-316-5002 ADDRESS:
PG. 8 1 CONTACT INFO
28 Paine Court Parsippany, NJ 07054
Neepam Shah
ISSUE II, JUNE 2010
2
SPRING REGIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCES On Saturday, May 22nd, and Sunday, May 23rd, Key Clubbers from all over the state gathered at either Brick Memorial High School in Brick, NJ or Morris Knolls High School in Rockaway, NJ for the annual Spring Regional Training Conferences (RTCs). These half days of workshops provide tips to officers and members on how run their clubs more efficiently and successfully in the coming year. Both the North and South sessions were a total success, and Division 19 was able to show off its might to the rest of the District! Our Division earned the following distinctions in regards to RTC attendance: 1.
Best Percentage Attendance: 4 out of our 5 clubs attended, which is 80%. This is an OUTSTANDING number, especially for a Division that was not hosting said RTC.
2.
Best Overall Attendance (Tie): Our Division also tied with Division 20 and Division 6 for most amount of clubs in attendance. This is absolutely incredible, especially considering both Division 20 and Division 6 were hosting the North and South RTCs, respectively.
3.
2nd and 3rd- Most Members Present: Congratulations to Montville Township High School and Parsippany Hills High School! With 13 and 10 members in attendance, respectively, these two schools had the 2nd and 3rd best attendance out of all 157 schools in the District! To put that in perspective: the only school that beat us was North RTC host school Morris Knolls High School, who had 24 members in attendance.
NOTE: If you did not attend Spring RTCs, you must attend one Fall RTC, the closest of which will be on September 25th at Millburn High School in Millburn, NJ.
FALL RALLY
sight in the distance, as you sit in an
3,000 Key Clubbers.
arena with 3,000 other Key Clubbers,
13 Roller Coasters.
fighting to win the Spirit Stick, and
1 Fall Rally.
watching an amazing celebrity look-
That’s right! On October 10th, 2010, the New Jersey District of Key Club will
alike contest. However, the fun doesn’t end
be Singing the Songs of Service at its
there! Once the short and fun-filled
annual Fall Rally at the thrill-inducing Six
session ends, you have the day to roam
Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ!
the park as you wish. Fight your fears of
Picture a beautiful October day. Now
the dark by going on Skull Mountain, or
imagine it in the backdrop, reflecting
attempt to conquer the beast as you
over Kingda Ka’s monstrous 456-foot
undertake a front-row experience of El
high peak. Finally, imagine this stunning 2
Toro. (continued on page 3)
ISSUE II, JUNE 2010
3
FALL RALLY (cont.) The possibilities are
start getting excited to
endless! This year, Fall
attend this phenomenal
Rally costs only $32 if you
event. If you are having
get your payment in by
issues arranging
October 1st! If payment
transportation for Fall
comes in late, it costs $37.
Rally, contact either your
Regardless, you are
Kiwanis Club, who would
getting admission into the
be glad to help you get
park for almost half of the
transportation to this
regular price. Of course, if
event, or your Lieutenant
you are a season pass
Governor, who is
holder, the cost of Fall
equipped with materials
Rally is a mere $6.
that can guide you
Presidents and advisors,
through any logistical
start talking to your
problem your club may
schools and Boards Of
have in attending Fall
Education now about
Rally.
arranging transportation to Fall Rally, since things are difficult to schedule once school starts again in the fall. All officers, start promoting this wonderful event to all of your clubs. And, last not but not
Once again, Fall Rally will be held in
least, general members,
Adventure in Jackson, NJ!
3
the always amazing Six Flags Great
PROJECT IDEAS Just because school is out doesn’t mean you can’t start planing for the next school year! Check out some fundraising and service ideas for your club below! SILVER “STALL” DAY: During Silver Stall Days, a certain period does not start until a teacher counts all the change that his or her students bring in. All the change collected goes to charity. However, while this project gets the school involved and increases awareness, some schools may be unwilling to halt class without some convincing. BACKPACK BUILDING: Build a back-to-school kit for students who cannot afford school supplies, and donate it to a local charity. This type of activity supports both our Poverty and Live 2 Learn focus. Contact me for more information on local backpack drives.
ISSUE II, JUNE 2010
4
FOCUSES AND GOALS DISTRICT PROJECT:
DISTRICT FOCUS:
CHILDREN’S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL
COMBATING POVERTY
For the fifth year running, Children’s
This year, the New Jersey District will
Specialized Hospital will be the New
also be directing its focus towards
Jersey District’s Project. These hospitals
combatting poverty. Clubs and
are the largest pediatric rehabilitation
members all over the District are
hospitals in New Jersey, and never turn
encouraged to hold clothing and
away a family due to inability to pay.
canned food drives, volunteer at local soup kitchens, and anything else they
SERVICE GOAL: 15,700 hours
can think of to help.
-100 hours served by each of the NJ
MAJOR EMPHASIS PROGRAM:
District’s 157 clubs
LIVE 2 LEARN
FUNDRAISING GOAL: $75,401.65
Once again, the International Major
-7 to represent seven days of service
Emphasis Program for Key Club
-5 to represent the fifth year in service
International is Live 2 Learn. THis
to the hospital
absolutely amazing focus project is my
-401 to represent the thousands of
personal favorite, and focuses on
dollars the New Jersey district will have
increasing educational opportunities
raised FOR CSH if this goal is met
for younger children. You can help out
-65 to represent the 65th anniversary of
by organizing mentor programs,
the New Jersey District of Key Club
participating in Big Brothers/Big Sisters,
International
or by pairing with our District Focus and organize “backpack building” sessions for needy children (see page 3 for more info on this project).
4
ISSUE II, JUNE 2010
5
FOCUSES AND GOALS (cont.) INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PARTNERS UNICEF: This organization of the United Nations helps children all over the world in whatever they need. Fundraising Goal: $33,190.25 -33 represents the 3.3 million babies each year that die within a month -190 represents the amount of countries UNICEF works in -25 represents the 25,000 children that die avoidable deaths each year
MARCH OF DIMES: This organization works to better the health of babies everywhere, trying to prevent birth defects and premature births through research. Fundraising Goal: $3,000
CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK: This organization works with children all over the world to keep them healthy and out of hospitals. They provide funding for research and to over 170 different children’s hospitals worldwide.
5
ISSUE II, JUNE 2010
6
A MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE -By Public Relations Committee Co-Chairs Nicole Darrah (District Editor) and Brian Cheung (LTG of Division 20)
The Public Relations Committee was formerly known as the District Relations Committee‌ until it was changed during 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! 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)!
THE JERSEY KEY ALL members are invited to submit their artwork/poetry/prose to District Editor Darrah for inclusion in The Jersey Key, the official publication of the New Jersey District. Any and all submissions are due by 11:59 on July 19th, so submit your work soon! Also, any officers interested in nominating advisors or members for either the Advisor or Member Spotlight, contact either your President or myself for the nomination form! 6
ISSUE II, JUNE 2010
7
CLUB SECRETARIES:
PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL MEETING (PCM) June 11th- Panera Bread in Denville: 3056 RT. 10, Denville, NJ Time: 6-7:30 PM
CMRFS FOR THE MONTH OF MAY ARE DUE ON JUNE 10th OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS
At these meetings, I am able to relay to you news from District and International, while you will be able to talk to me directly about any problems your club may be having.
JULY 4-12: INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION
Attendance is mandatory for presidents. If
JULY 19:
you cannot attend, contact me ASAP.
JERSEY KEY SUBMISSIONS DUE
Any officer, advisor, or member is invited to SEPTEMBER 19:
attend.
SOUTHERN RTC @ CENTRAL REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL IN FLEMINGTON, NJ
UPCOMING OTCs:
SEPTEMBER 25: NORTHERN RTC @ MILLBURN SENIOR HIGH
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP- JUNE 2ND
SCHOOL IN MILLBURN, NJ
MOUNTAIN LAKES- JUNE 6TH
SEPTEMBER 26: CENTRAL RTC @ J.P. STEVENS HIGH SCHOOL
Presidents and Advisors: If your officers have yet to be trained, I will be contacting you to set up a training conference.
IN EDISON, NJ OCTOBER 10: FALL RALLY @ SIX FLAGS GREAT ADVENTURE
7
ISSUE II, JUNE 2010
8
STANDING COMMITTEE CONTACTS Following are the contact emails for the chairpersons of all the standing committees on the New Jersey District Board. Feel free to contact either me, or any of the chairpersons, if you have a question regarding the operations, programs, and projects of the District PUBLIC RELATIONS Nicole Darrah- District Editor- njkceditor@gmail.com Brian Cheung- LTG Division 20- ltgcheung@aol.com DISTRICT PROJECT STEERING Chris Godshall (Fundraising Chairperson)- LTG Division 6- chrisltgdiv6@gmail.com Ami Shah (Service Chairperson)- LTG Division 3- amishahltg3@gmail.com DISTRICT PROGRAMS Kevin Sun- District Secretary- secretarysun@gmail.com Julia Dickhaus- LTG Division 5- juliadickhaus@gmail.com INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS Jared Greene- LTG Division 16- jaredltgdivision16@gmail.com Harsh Swaminarayan- LTG Division 15- harshltgdiv15@gmail.com
District Governor
Zone Administrator
Rachel Orbach
Mrs. Jeanne Hagen
governor.orbach@gmail.com
jeannehagen@verizon.net
District
District
Secretary
Treasurer
District Administrator
Kevin Sun secretarysun@gmail.com
District Editor Nicole Darrah njkceditor@gmail.com 8
Mr. Barrie Werfel
Devan Corona devancorona@gmail.com
NJDAWerfel@aol.com
District Webmaster Shivam Patel spshivam72@gmail.com