May 2022 | Vol. I
THE
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The Official Newsletter Of Division 19 By: Jose Suarez
This issue's featured Topics: Clubs - 2
Note from LTG - 3 District Events/Updates- 4-7 Divisional Updates- 8 Contacts-9
DECON RECAP Division 19 had an outstanding performance the past service year, with clubs in our division taking home First & Second Place Major Emphasis, First & Second Place Kiwanis Family Relations, First Place Single Service Award, and Second Place Scrapbook. Shoutout to Marri, Clifton High School's Club Treasurer, for Third Place in the Talent Show. Let's make this an even better service year.
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/ Introduction Letter Hey Division 19, My Name is Jose Suarez. I am honored to be your 2022-2023 Lieutenant Governor Of Division 19. I am excited to work with you all and see the great things we will accomplish this service year! I joined Key Club in September 2021; it might seem like a short time to become passionate to impact the community, but it's not. I was encouraged to join by my friend and I instantly fit into the environment and its dynamic. Since that first service event, I've created lifelong friendships and memories and made a genuine impact on the community; this inspired me to run for Lieutenant Governor. I am currently a Junior at Clifton High School. I involve myself in other extracurricular activities such as DECA and the Pre-Med Club. I love coffee, which ties in well with my part-time Job at Dunkin'. I also enjoy history, drawing, and reading; it brings me peace. I have some ambitious goals for our division this service year, and with your help, we can achieve them! The ultimate goal for this service year is to increase the level of impact our division has on the community. We'll do so by coordinating divisional service projects like food drives, community blood drives, and fundraisers. Increasing collaboration between our Key Clubs is critical to our division's growth and prosperity; a main goal will be to strengthen relationships with Kiwanis Clubs in our area. Last but not least, if you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact me. I am here to help you and ensure that the clubs have the necessary resources to run as smoothly as possible. You can reach me by email, text, call, FaceTime, and social media. Remember, dreams don't work unless you do. Let's make this a memorable year.
Yours In Caring and Service, Jose Suarez Lieutenant Governor Of Division 19
Advocacy Focus '22-'23 By The Advocacy Committee
Advocacy Committee Contact Information: Chairperson: Tessa Lee Tlee@njkeyclub.org Committee: advocacycommittee@njkeyclub.org
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!!
Spring RTC's
Spring RTCs have arrived. This year's theme is "The Service Show." Please register to attend. All members are welcome. Each club officer must attend at least once. Hope to see you there! Registration Form: https://forms.gle/wvxoK4scAhg9pntL6
ICON 2022
If you have any questions please contact: cbylsma@njkeyclub.org or adefelice@njkeyclub.org
Divisional Updates If you haven't already, please fill out the New Officer Contact Form: https://forms.gle/XXo4KuUWY9kMYriE6 I will be scheduling our first Divisional Council Meeting (DCM) of the service year in the following weeks, more details coming soon. Please let me know when your club meetings are. I would love to attend. Also, let me know of any service projects you have coming up that I could assist you in. I want to be as involved as possible. Club Elections; If you haven't already done so, this is the perfect time to hold elections. Officer training (OTC"s) will be held over the summer to train your new board for the new school year. Please let me know if I can assist you in any way. Club Secretaries, please get into the habit of sending me a weekly report regarding what your club has been doing the past week. Thank you!
Member Spotlight
Diyaa Gandhi
Diyaa is a Senior from Clifton High School. She joined Key Club Freshman year; this year, she dedicated countless hours to the community by volunteering every week since October to assist with senior citizen housing food distributions. Keep up the great work. Summit, a story of who you think should be featured next.
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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