New Jersey District
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE COOKBOOK OF SERVICE
Created by the 2010-2011 International Programs Committee of the New Jersey District of Key Club International
TABLE OF CONTENTS COOKBOOK CHAPTERS Table of Contents
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International Programs Committee Overview
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Major Emphasis Program Overview
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Read 2 Learn Recipe
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Teaching a Craft Class Recipe
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Beautifying a Local Park Recipe
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Governor‟s Project/Report Form
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Children‟s Miracle Network Overview
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Hosting a Toy Drive Recipe
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March of Dimes Overview/Fundraising Form
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Setting Up a March of Dimes Walk Recipe
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UNICEF Overview
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Trick or Treat for UNICEF Recipe
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UNICEF Spooktacular Recipe
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Youth Opportunities Fund Overview
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Sample Youth Opportunities Fund Form
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Blank Youth Opportunities Fund Form
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International Convention Overview
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Key Leader Overview/How to get to Key Leader
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Important Contacts/Credits
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INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS COMMITTEE Year after year, Key Club International positively affects the lives of millions of children across the world. You may ask how, well the answer is simple. Key Club helps children by working with service partners who are committed to aiding these children. The International Programs Committee works with and for each of the service partners. By setting fundraising goals for March of Dimes as well as UNICEF and by publicizing through the district website and lieutenant governor newsletters, the committee ensures that the entire New Jersey District of Key Club International is working with these partners of service to make great change. Other than being accountable for Service Partners, the committee also has the responsibility of publicizing Key Club International Convention and Key Leader. The committee stresses the wonders of being under the same roof with people who share a passion and love for service, at International Convention each year. The International Programs committee also strives to increase attendance at Key Leader each year, working with each Lieutenant Governor to have a goal of attendees from their corresponding division. In 1946, Key Club International challenged all Key Clubbers across the world to make an international impact, which is where the term „Major Emphasis Program‟ (MEP) was coined. The MEP for Key Club is, “Children: Their Future, Our Focus,” and every 2 years, a new service initiative is selected. The International Programs committee has the pleasure of advocating the service initiative and reaching out to the entire District to help better the lives of children across the state and ultimately, to the borders of Key Club International. Finally, the committee also has the duty of ensuring that every club in the district is informed about „Youth Opportunities Fund‟ through the use of lieutenant governor newsletters. In conclusion, the International Programs Committee has many duties to perform but at the end of the day, Key Club wouldn‟t be able to make the same kind of global impact as we do now without working together, and that is exactly what International Programs is here to promote.
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MAJOR EMPHASIS PROGRAM (M.E.P.) Let‟s roll back the clocks and listen in, the year‟s 1946 at the Key Club International Convention and a challenge has just been announced to Clubs and members throughout the entire organization. The challenge is to make an international impact on children across the globe. From thereon, the hip term, “Major Emphasis Program” was coined. Those key clubbers present at International Convention thought „no sweat‟ and ever since then, Key Clubbers have lived by the motto, “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” Every two years, a new service initiative is selected by Key Club International which ties into the major emphasis program. The initiative for the 2008-2010 Service Years has been extended for one more year so the service initiative will once again be “Live 2 Learn.” Every day, there is a Key Clubber making a difference in the lives of 59 year olds in three major ways. Firstly, Key Clubbers help „improve grades‟ by tutoring and mentoring. Secondly, Key Clubbers „give back‟ by coordinating service projects for young students to partake in while teaching them to be lifelong servant leaders. Lastly, Key Clubbers serve primary school children by „growing together,‟ essentially by helping the development of social skills in young children while subtly teaching them to think creatively. Give someone the opportunity to do what you once had the chance to do. Help primary school children overcome learning obstacles so that they can be successful, perform service and give back their homes, schools and communities. Getting involved in the Major Emphasis Program is so simple! You can simply volunteer, donate, or just participate in any fundraiser or activity which will benefit a child. Any fundraiser which goes to a charity entirely for children falls under the Major Emphasis Program. Often Key Clubbers participate in the Major Emphasis Program and don‟t even know it so get out and improve the world by helping one child at a time and partaking in Key Club International‟s MAJOR EMPHASIS PROGRAM!
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“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
-Winston Churchill (Former British Prime Minister)
RECIPE FOR CREATING A ‘READ 2 LEAD’ Recipe created by Chef Kimberly Lu (Lieutenant Governor – Division 17)
Prep Time: 2-3 weeks Duration: All year long! Serving Size: Everyone
1. Choose an elementary school near you. 2. Contact the principal or a 1st-3rd grade teacher. 3. Call the school and schedule days of the week your key club can come in to read to the class. Choose a day that won’t conflict with your Key Club meetings. 4. If the school approves this project, plan transportation for the Key Club readers. Whether you utilize a school bus or assign the readers to find their own means of transportation depends on your situation. 5. Bring lots of books for the kids! Make sure they’re age appropriate. If it’s a kindergarten class, bring them Dr. Suess books or picture books. If it’s a third grade class, try to bring slightly lengthier books like those from the Junie B. Jones series.
“Children are the world's most valuable resource and its best hope for the future”
-John F. Kennedy (Former American President)
Ingredients: 1 Dedicated Key Club 1 Key Club Advisor 1 Phone Call 1 Elementary School Class 10-12 Books
Tips:
Either before or after you read to the children, tell them why you’re there. Tell them about Key Club’s mission. Make sure you bring interesting stories. Be patient and kind to the young students. Add a dash of enthusiasm and creativity, and you’re all set to read!
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TEACHING A CRAFT CLASS Recipe created by Chef Kimberly Lu (Lieutenant Governor – Division 17) Prep Time: 1 month Duration: 3+ hours Serving Size: A class of eager elementary school children Ingredients: 1+ (depending on serving size) Key Club volunteer 1 Class of Eager Students 1 Elementary School Teacher (optional) 20-30 coloring pages or sheets of blank paper 5-8 sets of paint
1. Find Key Club volunteers to help teach the craft class. 2. Speak to the principal or teacher at an elementary school about coming into a classroom to spend time on arts and crafts either during the school day or after the school day. If you cannot get the school to agree, have the class somewhere else, like at a local library. Just make sure to gather willing participants. 3. Select a day for the arts and crafts class. 4. Purchase the necessary art supplies. 5. Bring in the supplies along with an idea of how you want to the class to go. Bring in ideas; don’t just let them paint a mess! Be creative with your class. 6. Most importantly, grow together. This is supposed to be a bonding experience. It’s about sharing thoughts and spreading the fun! Tips: Make sure your students (and you!) wear a smock. No one wants to ruin their clothes. Bring sheets or table cloths to cover the desks or tables everyone will be working on, especially if the paint is permanent. Clean up the place where you held your class and thank whoever let you hold it there. Be artsy!
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“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.”
-William Shakespeare (Famous Author, Merchant of Venice)
BEAUTIFYING A LOCAL PARK Recipe created by Chef Kimberly Lu (Lieutenant Governor – Division 17) Prep Time: 1-2 weeks Duration: 5-6 hours Serving Size: Everyone in your community Ingredients: 5+ Key Club volunteers 1 Excited Elementary School Class 1 Key Club Advisor 20+ Flower Bulbs 1 Bag of Grass Seed 20 Garden Shovels for Flavor 20 Pairs of Gloves 1 Pinch of Enthusiasm
"Free the child's potential, and you will transform him into the world"
-Maria Montessori (Italian Physician, Educator and Humanitarian)
1. Find a local park that needs some bright, blooming flowers or a greener lawn. 2. Ask for volunteers from your Key Club. 3. Contact a local elementary school and ask for volunteers. Call the principal to arrange something or speak to an elementary school class in person to ask for volunteers. 4. Purchase the necessary materials. 5. Assign a specific date for beautifying the park. 6. Clean up the park! Pick up any litter or trash. 7. Plant the flower bulbs. 8. Spread the grass seed. 9. Watch everything bloom beautifully! Tips: To purchase the materials, you can fundraise or ask for donations or ask the volunteers to bring the things they need. Pick a sunny day when people will be able to dedicate their time, like a weekend or a Friday. Have fun!
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Another part of the Major Emphasis Program is something created by our very own Governor, Rachel Orbach to increase service throughout the district. Titled ‘Operation Educate,’ the Governor’s Project for the 2010-2011 Service Year focuses on helping children by means of educational nourishment, this page has an informational flyer created by Governor Rachel and page 9 is a Report Form corresponding to the service project
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Children’s Miracle Network Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) is an international organization that raises funds for 170 children‟s hospitals all over the world. Since its founding in 1983 as a small televised fundraiser, CMN has grown internationally. The foundation not only donates to hospitals but, it also contributes towards medical research and education. Every year, mostly through the selling of their signature Miracle Balloons, CMN raises enough funds for 17 million children all over the world. The NJ District Project, Children‟s Specialized Hospital (CSH), is part of this network of hospitals that receive funding from CMN. By contributing toward this year‟s CSH fundraising goal of $75,401.65 through toy drives, carnivals, or any other kind of fundraiser, you can truly make a difference in New Jersey! This year, CSH introduced Generosity Rocks, a series of American Idol or Battle of the Bands-like events around the state designed to unite Key Clubbers in their cause. Encouraging your school to hold a Generosity Rocks event is the first step so please spread the word! In addition, the NJ District of Key Club International has set the Service goal for CSH at 15,700 hours or one hundred hours for every club in New Jersey. To help reach this goal, contact your local CSH (Mountainside, New Brunswick, and Toms River) to set up short Recreational Therapy sessions in which a few Key Clubbers visit the hospital and work with the kids on fun activities that help their development. You can also plan an event or special day at the hospital that will allow many more Key Clubbers to participate. Lastly, please let your Lieutenant Governor know whenever you visit or hold an event for CSH so we can stay on track toward the goals. Now get out there and help the kids in your community!
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Hosting a Toy Drive Recipe created by Chef Sarah Noorani (Lieutenant Governor – Division 10) Prep Time: At least 2 weeks Duration: 3-4 weeks Serving Size: Anyone and Everyone Ingredients: 1 Children’s Miracle Network Hospital to receive the toys Several Flyers 6-7 Large Boxes 1+ Participating Schools 1 List of example toys 2 Phone Calls 1 Letter Decorations 1. Contact a local Children’s Miracle Network center that would be the recipient of your toys and get your idea approved by them. 2. Work with the center to make a list of the types of toys that need to be collected. 3. Talk to local school officials, your own school included, about partnering in the toy drive. Bring a professional letter explaining the cause and the importance. 4. Ask to set up boxes in high populated areas, such as the lobby, main office, cafeteria, etc. The more schools that participate, the more toys you can collect. 5. Create creative flyers with the information for the drive such as the dates, items being collected and the cause to be hung up around the school. 6. Decorate the boxes so that they can be easily spotted and everyone knows that they are for the toy drive. 7. Run the toy drive for at least a few weeks, or as long as you see fit. 8. Once the drive is over, gather all the toys and do an inventory of them. 9. Deliver them to the Children’s Miracle Network Hospital. 10. Make sure to thank all those that helped you during the process.
Helpful Hints: Use times like the Holiday Season to have your Toy Drive, and take advantage of the giving spirit. Ensure that everyone knows the types of toys that are being collected in the drive. Try having a small reward for the class that raises the most toys, an incentive that will get more people to participate. Make sure you monitor your collection boxes on a regular basis
“I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.”
-Mother Teresa (Catholic Nun, Humanitarian)
March of Dimes March of Dimes is a global non-profit organization that aims to combat premature birth, birth defects, and infant mortality while also promoting healthier lifestyles for mothers. This great organization has been around since 1938 and has raised millions of dollars for treatments and research. The first step to getting involved is to contact your local March of Dimes chapter and partner with them to hold a fundraiser. They will be more than happy to work with you. Together, your efforts will go even further. Any type of fundraiser can help, no matter how large or small. They can range from walks, to bake sales, to car washes, to dances or anything else you can imagine! Additionally, your club can sell March of Dimes merchandise, such as wristbands or T-shirts. After you have had a successful fundraiser, please send the money directly to the March of Dimes Chapter. But please fill out a March of Dimes Fundraising Report Postcard, which is included on the next page, and send it to your Lieutenant Governor in order to keep accurate records. The New Jersey District goal this year is $3,000, and it can only be achieved with your help!
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“We raise money to help save babies, but part of our mission is awareness. We want the March of Dimes brand recognized”
-The Washington Post (Slate Column)
New Jersey District of Key Club International
March of Dimes Fundraising Report Thank you for supporting KCI and March of Dimes! Please send your donation directly to your local March of Dimes Chapter . This form should be filled out and mailed to your Lieutenant Governor simply for record keeping.
Division: _______________________ Club Name: ____________________ Fundraiser Name: _______________ Date of Fundraiser: ______________ Amount Raised:_________________ Remember: Please do not attach any money to this form!
Visit: www.marchofdimes.com
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Setting up a March of Dimes Walk Recipe created by Chef Sarah Noorani (Lieutenant Governor – Division 10)
Prep Time: Aprox. 1 month Duration: 1 Day Serving Size: Anyone and Everyone Ingredients: 1 Local March of Dimes Chapter 1 (or a team of) Key Clubbers Several Promotional Flyers 2-3 Company Sponsors 1 Attendance Goal Decorations Many Volunteers 1 Press Release Food and Water Several Registration Pamphlets A Huge Crowd 2-3 Raffle Prizes Advance Preparations 1. 2. 3.
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Contact the local March of Dimes Chapter and let them know you are interested in setting up a walk. Talk about a date and how many attendees you hope to have Find a location for the walk (ex. Park, School Field, etc) and call to book it and set the date. Once the date and place are finalized, make promotional flyers and posters, and hang them up in as many places as possible. Schools, local areas and busy intersections are great. You want as many people as possible to know about your walk. Make sure that the flyers are easy to read, creative, and have all the necessary information (date, time, location, cause, etc.) Pass out registration pamphlets with the flyers so that people have as much time as possible to get sponsors. Visit local businesses and inform them about your walk and the cause. Ask if they would be willing to sponsor the event, and give them flyers to pass out. Send out press releases to local newspapers, radio stations, etc. Work with your team, local sponsors and March of Dimes Chapter to acquire things that are needed on the day of the walk such as water, snacks, t-shirts, raffle prizes, music, signs, decorations, tables etc. The more things that are donated, the better.
Day of Walk 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Arrive at the site early and with all the supplies needed Set up the registration tables, walking course, decorations, and central station with food, water, prizes and music. Make sure volunteers are assigned jobs and are working well. Greet participants with enthusiasm and make sure that they know where to register. Participate in the walk and make sure everyone had food and water and are enjoying themselves. After the walk, clean up the site and return any donated items. Send thank you notes to all volunteers and record the amount of money raised and donated. Pat yourself on the back!
Helpful Hints
Dress professionally when talking to officials Spread the word to as many people as possible and take advantage of email, Facebook, etc. Have a strong team to support you in organizing the walk and delegate responsibilities. Talk to your local sponsors and MOD chapter about donating supplies like water, snacks and even t-shirts
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UNICEF Founded in 1946, UNICEF (United Nations Children‟s Fund) focuses on various causes for children everywhere. 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”. To help with that campaign, Key Club International focuses on Operation Uruguay: Protecting the Rights of Children. In Uruguay, the second smallest country in South America, 44% of the population under the age of 18 lives in extreme poverty. For Operation Uruguay, Key Club has set a goal of $1.5 million and will donate all proceeds to building and maintaining education centers, like the Mandalavos Center, which provide sanctuaries for children in need. The New Jersey District fully supports this campaign and has set a UNICEF goal of $33,190.25 for the 2010-2011 Service Year. We need your help to achieve this! Get started today by obtaining a starting kit of collection boxes and information from your Key Club. One way to encourage donations includes putting the signature boxes in local businesses, friend‟s lockers, teacher‟s mailboxes, and busy rooms throughout the school. Next, remember to practice the three pillars of fundraising: Publicity! Publicity! Publicity! Lastly, on Halloween, get out there and make the most of your night. Please make all proceeds payable to Key Club International (P.O. Box 447 Roseland, NJ 07068).
Appetizer: The Eliminate Project This year Kiwanis International, the Key Club sponsor, has teamed up with UNICEF to launch The Eliminate Project. This is an international effort to eliminate the devastating effects of a lethal disease called maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) by 2015. Neonatal tetanus kills one baby every nine minutes and over 60,000 in a year. After contracting this disease, the newborns suffer painful convulsions, rigid arching of the back, and sensitivity to light and touch. They die in a matter of weeks or even days. They die because their mothers were not immunized against the disease while pregnant. In addition, mothers themselves are vulnerable to the disease --every year, it claims the lives of 30,000 mothers. In both cases, three doses of a 60 cent vaccination could have prevented the infection in the first place. Currently, 40 countries around the world lack the resources needed to eliminate this deadly disease. Now Kiwanis and UNICEF are asking you to spread the word and help reach its goal of $110 million to complete the project. With the help of every member of the Kiwanis Family, we can lower the child mortality rate and, ultimately, change the world. (For more information, see www.theeliminateproject.org )
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Prep time: 1 -2 months Duration: 1 month (October) Service Size: 1 community Ingredients Hundreds of eye-catching flyers, posters, an 1 starting kit of Trick-or-Treat collection boxes, stickers 1 dedicated Key Club >20 volunteers throughout the month Local business sponsors (will vary in number) 2-3 Press releases throughout the month and for different media 1-3 boxes of Thank you cards 1 cardboard Trick-or-Treat costume box (optional. Order for $25) Preparation 1. Obtain permission from school and town administration to put up flyers in busy and noticeable areas. a. If possible, organize an assembly for the school to promote awareness b. Send out press releases to local newspapers and online resources. Use Twitter, Facebook, school bulletin and websites to publicize. 2. Promote Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF at Key Club meetings and to other clubs in school a. Tip: Devise a skit to act (with costume box) to motivate participation b. Set a prize or award for member or homeroom with the most donations c. Assign Key Clubbers to make announcements in all homerooms about the event. 3. Hold a sponsor hunt around town to get support from local businesses (put a collection box in store or donation) a. Tip: look and act the part. Wear business professional dress and speak with conviction. 4. Put collection boxes in friends‟ lockers and teachers‟ mailboxes 5. Place several large costume boxes (with collection containers inside) in frequented areas such as guidance office, main office, cafeteria, town park, etc. 6. Make a progress thermometer or pie chart to work towards a clear goal. Place in front of town hall or main office. a. Update the chart every week. 7. Organize groups for Trick-or-Treating on Halloween. Go out there with a smile! 8. Optional: hold a final counting party a. Celebrate with food and events to raise even more! (see Spooktacular recipe) 9. Send out Thank You cards to sponsors and distribute prizes as needed for amount raised Side dish - Text-to-Treat : Text “TOT” to UNICEF (864233) to donate $5 on mobile phone (standard text messaging rates may apply)
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“In my ideal world, no child would suffer. Charitable instincts would prevail. There would be global acceptance of all different types of people.”
-Clay Aiken (Singer, UNICEF Ambassador)
Trick-or Treat for UNICEF Spooktacular By Pinnacle High School Key Club in Phoenix, AZ Ingredients 1 committed Key Club 2-3 excited elementary schools or middle schools >10 other clubs in school >20 volunteers on day of Hundreds of colorful flyers 2-3 press releases (to different sources) Refreshments and entertainment Assorted decorations
Arts and crafts (Halloween style!) Bounce house Live Music from local bands Snow cones Kettle corn Cotton candy Hot dogs
Preparations 1. Contact school administration and discuss plans with Key Club officers and members 2. Find a location (school grounds, park, etc.) 3. Publicity a. Send press releases to local newspapers and online resources b. Put up flyers around town and school. Send to other clubs in school. c. Send out letters to elementary schools and middle schools (principals, teachers, parents, etc.) d. Post on websites (school website, Facebook, etc.) 4. Contact other clubs to set up booths. Organize a meeting beforehand to check on progress. a) Ideas for booths b) Cake walk c) Face painting d) Ring toss e) Basketball shootout f) Scavenger hunt g) Are you smarter than a high schooler? h) Haunted house/hallway i) Raffles 5. Contact UNICEF spokesperson or well-known person to introduce the cause. 6. Go on a sponsor hunt around town for food donations. Then verify their delivery a week before. 7. Decorate! (Spider webs, haunted hallways, pumpkins, costumes, candy, streamers, balloons, paint, confetti, ghosts, and other Halloween themed goodies!) 8. Assign jobs for volunteers. Distribute contact information such as phone numbers. Make or order T-shirts for volunteers and/or sponsors if needed. 9. Print tickets for booths or entrance. Find or buy prizes. a. Set up contests for costume design, booth, amount raised, etc. b. Create a floor plan for parents and kids! 10. Find chaperones for the night if needed. 11. Contact all speakers and bands to verify attendance weeks beforehand. Day of the event: 1. Set up sign in and registration sheets beforehand. 2. Make sure all audio equipment and booths are set up. 3. Pick up food and arrange tables. 4. Dress up. Have fun with it and get in the Halloween spirit! 5. Take pictures. You‟ll want them later for newsletters and the scrapbook. 6. End the event with a speaker or awards ceremony. 7. After the walk, clean up! Set up a clean-up with free food or double hours for volunteers. 8. Send out Thank You cards to sponsors and volunteers.
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“When I started to work with UNICEF, it was a new way of giving some love and care to the world.”
-Nana Mouskouri (Singer, Humanitarian)
The Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF) The Youth Opportunity Fund is all about financial support. This Key Club only fund allows clubs to apply for a grant from $100 to $2000 to help fund a service project. All you have to do is plan, apply, and complete your project. With those three steps, you‟ll be on your way to one of the most successful projects ever! Don‟t be nervous to apply. Even though you have International competition, the YOF is one of the most under-utilized resources Key Club has to offer. Very few people apply so if you enter properly, your chances of winning are pretty good. Also, there is more than one winner. The Committee picks the projects on an individual basis not in competition against one another.
“The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.”
The application deadline is October 15th and there is only one funding cycle per year. If you miss out your project may have to go on hold. Start by doing a google search for “Key Club YOF,” on the first link you can find previous winning projects and the application. The application is only two pages long and easy to complete, but here are some tips on entry. Make an effort to partially fund your project without the YOF grant; the committee loves to see that you have put effort into funding the project by yourselves. A precise project timeline and detailed line item budget should be included so the committee knows you are committed to the project and have a solid plan of execution. They only want to fund responsible clubs! The final tip is a detailed application. Chose to be more specific rather than less, the committee that chooses winners does not know your area‟s needs. Make sure they understand why this project is vital to your community. With all of that said it is time for you to go out there and make your dream a reality.
We have attached a sample application to guide you through the process as well as a blank application so you can get started, Good Luck!
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-Mitch Albom (Author, Musician, Philanthropist)
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International Convention (ICON) International Convention is a life-changing event for every Key Clubber. Every year, our District sponsors a weeklong adventure that consists of a city tour, a convention filled with entertainers, presenters, and workshops to improve your service, and a chance to bond with Key Clubbers from around the world! Unfortunately, the only setback from enjoying such a great experience is the cost to attend. The price of attendance usually exceeds $1000 and is the main obstacle in the way of a good time. To remedy this, asking for sponsorship is one way to gain more funds. The first place you should look for this assistance is your sponsoring Kiwanis Club. Kiwanians are very generous and love to lend support if at all possible. Just flip to the page where you’ll find a guide that will help you ask your Kiwanis club for funds.
“"International Convention is an experience you won't want to miss – the friends you make, the District that turns into your family, and the overall passion for Key Club you see is nothing short of amazing."
-Nicole Darrah (New Jersey District Editor)
"There is something extraordinary about Key Club International Convention that, I believe, no other club convention can duplicate. The atmosphere of camaraderie, the spirit of unified service, and the opportunities just to have the best time in your life.... I can envisage nothing better." -Kevin Sun, New Jersey District Secretary
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Interested in attending? Contact your Lieutenant governor and they’ll help you with the entire process.
Key Leader Key Leader is a weekend that you surely will never forget. Each year, our District sponsors a Key Leader weekend – a chance for you to improve your leadership abilities as well as connect you to people from around the state. This event has a mixture of information, discussion, interactive events, and presentations. Best of all, you don‟t have to be a Key Club member to attend: all high school students grades 9 through 12 are welcome. At Key Leader, as with most opportunities and activities, there is a fee involved. While Kiwanis International and the New Jersey Kiwanis District Foundation do provide grants, the price still averages around $150. To remedy this, asking for sponsorship is the best way to finance your experience. The first place you should look for assistance is your sponsoring Kiwanis Club. The Kiwanians have been notified about their opportunity to sponsor Key Clubbers and will be more than ready to help.
“Key Leader inspires you and gives you the tools you need to make a difference and become a confident leader. The passion, bonds, and memories you gain from the Key Leader experience are endless!” –Julia Dickhaus, Lt. Governor Division 5.
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“Key Leader inspired me to want to make a difference, if not in the whole world, at least in someone’s life.”
-Allison Dixon, Student Facilitator
Getting to Key Leader or ICON 1) Have an existing relationship with your Kiwanis club Become involved in your sponsoring Kiwanis club by attending events and meetings if invited. This will establish a friendly relationship and will make asking for financial support less awkward. If the Kiwanis Club understands your care and dedication to Key Club they will have a passion to help you succeed. 2) Formally ask for financial support Generally the best way to do this is by writing a letter. Writing a letter is the easiest method for most people because there is unlimited time to compose what you are trying to say. For some help writing the letter, just look to the right of this page where a quick guide is included. 3) The letter has been sent out, now follow up Allow a few weeks to pass before taking this step. If the club is having a meeting, try to get yourself invited by saying you would like to talk about your club and International Convention/Key Leader. Be very respectful during the meeting and don‟t be afraid to show your personality. Tell the club how much this event means to you and how much their support would help you. When you are done speaking be sure to thank them for the invitation to attend. After you have attended the meeting, send a hand written card to the president of the club thanking them for invitation. 4) Send “Thank You” Notes Now starts the waiting game. Allow some time for the club to work out finances and remember to keep in contact with the president to see if the club will sponsor you. If they do, congratulations! Be sure to send a thank you note before and after the event and stay involved with their club if invited to do so. If the club cannot muster the funds to support you, be sure to thank them for their time and move on. There are plenty of other organizations out there that may be willing to assist in financing your dream.
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How to Write the Letter to your Kiwanis Club 1) Formal Greeting 2) Introduce yourself, and how you’re involved with the K-Family 3) State your motive for writing the letter 4) Explain what the event is and why you’d like to attend 5) Conclude and restate the request
**Remember to maintain a professional and formal voice throughout the letter.
Important Contacts Major Emphasis Program
March of Dimes Sarahltgdiv10@gmail.com – Sarah Noorani
ltg17kimberly@gmail.com – Kimberly Lu
Children’s Miracle Network Sarahltgdiv10@gmail.com – Sarah Noorani
& keyclubltgdiv14@gmail.com – Jiayun Fang
UNICEF
Youth Opportunity Fund
keyclubltgdiv14@gmail.com – Jiayun Fang
devancorona@gmail.com – Devan Corona
Key Leader & International Convention tomkltgdiv7@gmail.com – Tom Kraeutler
International Programs Chairs: Harsh Swaminarayan – Harshltgdiv15@gmail.com Jared Greene – JaredLTGDivision16@gmail.com
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Don’t Forget! You can also contact either the international programs subcommittee chairs or your lieutenant governor with any questions.
Credits Special Thanks to the following people in aiding the creation of this cookbook:
Jiayun Fang and Sarah Noorani – Service Partners Sub-Committee Co-Chairs Kimberly Lu – Major Emphasis Program Sub-Committee Chair Tom Kraeutler – International Convention/Key Leader Sub-Committee Chair Devan Corona – Youth Opportunities Fund Sub-Committee Chair Mr. Matthew Guenther and Mrs. Helene Meissner – International Programs Committee Advisors Alyson Fraser and Simmi Patel – 2009-2010 International Programs Committee Co-Chairpersons Rachel Orbach – New Jersey District Governor Mr. Barrie Werfel – New Jersey District Administrator
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Great discoveries and improvements invariably involve the cooperation of many minds. I may be given credit for having blazed the trail, but when I look at the subsequent developments I feel the credit is due to others rather than to myself. - Alexander Graham Bell (American Inventor, Scientist and Engineer)