June 2022 | Vol. II
THE
KEY
NOTE
The Official Newsletter Of Division 19 By: Jose Suarez
This issue's featured Topics: Clubs - 2 Note from LTG - 3 Advocacy Focus - 4 District Project - 5 Fall Rally- 6 Divisional Updates- 7 Contacts-8
RTCs RECAP Spring Regional Training Conferences were a great success with this year's theme being "The Service Show". I hope you all enjoyed it and were able to take useful information back to your clubs. It was great to see many of you there!
The Becton Regional High School Passaic Academy for Science and Engineering Bloomfield High School Glen Ridge High School Belleville High School St. Mary High School Nutley High School Clifton High School
Division 19 Family!
Note From LTG
Hey, Division 19! I hope you all are excited for summer break I know I am. As the School year comes to an end that might also mean Key Club activities, I hope that your club remains active during the Summer there are many great things we could do! CONGRATS TO ALL NEW ELECTED OFFICERS 🎊 Club Presidents, please let me know if your club plans to be active this Summer. Secretaries, please get into the habit of sending me a Bi-Weekly update of what your club has been doing during the Summer. Then, we will transition into a weekly update. Let's have a Great Summer!
May-June Advocacy Focus What could your club do to help Fundraise:
Create a contest and have people from your school and community volunteer to participate in the ice bucket challenge; whoever raises the most money gets iced.
Don't Forget to tag: @njkeyclub @njkeyclubdiv19 In your videos can't wait to see them!!
Education is the "KEY" '22-'23 District Project Education is essential for health, wellness, and stability. Access to a good education provides children with the best possible start to life, and brings to light a world of learning, curiosity, and opportunity. And while New Jersey is ranked as one of the highest in quality of education, many economically disadvantaged students experience a significant learning loss. Over the past few years, economically disadvantaged students in New Jersey have lost 40% of expected learning in Language Arts, and 43% in mathematics, compared to only 33% for non-economically disadvantaged learners. 430,000 students just in grades 3-8 will be below grade level. The COVID pandemic has only exacerbated this problem, but New Jersey Key Club is determined to address this disparity. We are excited to announce this year’s district project— Education is the Key, “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” Let’s ensure each and every child in New Jersey has access to a quality education. Key Clubs' goal with this initiative is to manufacture change regarding filling in the learning gaps created by the pandemic. We aim to provide the programs and resources that work to benefit adolescents all over the state in bridging learning difficulties. This project encompasses a plethora of different service activities, such as book drives, tutoring opportunities, and educational awareness programs. Our long-term goal for this project is to motivate and increase students' engagement and learning potential. The more support that students receive, the more confidence and reliance we will be instilling into them in their pathway to educational exuberance.
Roots Of Service 22' Fall Rally Theme
More information will be soon available!
Divisional Updates Our First Divisional Council Meeting (DCM) will be held Monday, June 27th at 12:00 PM via Google Meet. All are welcome to attend. Officers please be reminded that at least 2 officers must be present from each school. It will introduce our goals for the year, divisional service projects, etc. If you want to be part of the decision-making, join us. Division 19 Introductory Divisional Council Meeting (DCM) Monday, June 27 · 12:00 – 1:00pm Google Meet joining info Video call link: https://meet.google.com/opa-dbdu-maa
If you haven't already, please fill out the New Officer Contact Form: https://forms.gle/XXo4KuUWY9kMYriE6
Ruby Brick BHS Key Club Secretary
Division 19 Meet Ruby! She's a freshman from Bloomfield High School Ruby just started her Key Club Journey and is already her clubs' secretary, which shows Ruby's passion. Ruby is also an Artist. She loves to draw and play pretty cool rhythm games! Her favorite service project was "Key Traits 4 Kids" Because she was able to connect with elementary school aged kids. Ruby says she's super excited for the next three years of her Key Club Journey. Keep up the great work, Ruby!
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Contact Information Eric Wong Monroe Township High School 848-468-8277 ewong@njkeyclub.org
District Governor
Sophia Merlino Toms River High School East 848-240-2030 smerlino@njkeyclub.org
District Secretary
Krisha Patel Egg Harbor Township High School 609-742-7050 kpatel@njkeyclub.org
District Treasurer
Sia Bansal Livingston High School 973-609-4220 sbansal@njkeyclub.org
Marc Werner Millburn High School 973-452-9091 mwerner@njkeyclub.org
Cristina Trecate-Bylsma Mobile: (732) 284-9491 Email: cbylsma@njkeyclub.org
District Editor
District Webmaster
District Administrator
Mary Piasecki mpiasecki@njkeyclub.org
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