The KEY CITY “Be the change you want to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi
Elizabeth High School Key Club September 10, 2015
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Table of Contents
Page 1……… Newsletter Cover Page 2……… Table of Contents
KEY CLUB PLEDGE
Page 3……… Ltg.’s Letter of Introduction Page 4………Welcome Back!
I pledge, on my honor, to up-
Page 5………Fall Rally :)
hold the objects of Key Club
Page 6………Fall Rally continued.. Page 7………Upcoming Events Page 8………Contact Information
International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
KEY CLUB MISSION Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
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Dear New Jersey District, I would like to introduce myself as the Lieutenant Governor of Division 14 for the 2015-2016 service year. My name is Stephania Gonzalez and I am currently a senior at Elizabeth High School. I humbly thank and congratulate this division for all the work put forth by each of its clubs in servicing our schools and community. In the past, I have served as a general member, vice president and president of my home club before taking on this role as Lieutenant Governor. This service year is going to be my fourth but hopefully not my last year as part of the K- Family. My Key Club journey began my freshman year. At first I was simply looking to join any club in order to make new friends and make my high school experience into a memorable one. In the beginning, I was a bit overwhelmed with the size of my club, but after a few short meetings and events, I learned what key club was really about. When I’m asked what my defining moment in key club was, my answer is simple… I do not have one, I have dozens. Every single time that I attend events like DCON, Key Leader, Regional Training Conferences, Midwinter, etc. I fall in love with Key Club all over again. Key Club has influenced my life in ways that I never thought possible. The club opened my eyes to the reality of the world around me, the troubles that face our community, and what we can do to help. My hope is that I can spread that same passion for service to those around me and to influence our members to remain active in club through the whole service year. Outside of Key Club I am involved in other clubs, organizations and committees; but there is not a single ounce of doubt in my mind where key club lies in my priorities; it lies in my heart. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, drawing/painting, and most important of all spending time with my friends and family. As Lieutenant Governor I have many responsibilities as well as goals set forth for this service year. These include the following:
Increasing communication with the clubs in the division
Forming a strong bond with all of the clubs, advisors, officers, and Kiwanis
Holding several divisional and interdivisional events
Having dues in every club paid in a timely fashion
Training all club officers before Fall Rally 2015.
Augmenting not just our division membership but our division’s presence at the district level. Encouraging clubs to increase their presence at events like Fall Rally, Key Leader, District Convention (DCON), and International Convention (ICON).
Increasing the number of K-Family Clubs in this division
Strengthening the weaker clubs
Lastly, but most important, serving our school and community, making memories, and having fun!
I’m incredibly excited for this service year and will strive to do and give all that I can to this marvelous division. I aspire to grow and strengthen our division as both a club and a family of dedicated servant leaders. Please feel free to contact me through Facebook, our divisional website, text message, or just giving me a phone call. I will be available to answer any questions, concerns, and take note of any ideas to improve this division. I’m looking forward to meeting all of you very soon! The Clubs I Manage: -Arthur L. Johnson
-Westfield
-Elizabeth
-JP Stevens
-JFK Memorial
-Edison
-Rahway
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Welcome Back to a New Service Year !!!
As the summer comes to an end it is depressing to realize the new school year for students has started. However, the fun has not ended with all splash and thrill rides, the fun is still alive when you join the Elizabeth key club! Our annual Fall Rally at Six Flags, New Jersey will take place on October 11, 2015 where new and old key club members will gather for an informative session and afterwards enjoy the exhilaration of roller coasters. Furthermore, "Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness." By joining key club you will create lasting friendships and perform service projects. You will do everything necessary as a high school student. Joining Key Clubbers must sign a membership contract understanding the obligations to which they are agreeing to and parents must also give permission in order for their son/ daughter to participate in all Key Club sponsored major fundraising events and other fun activities during the 2015-2016 service year. The $16.00 dues are required in cash or money orders made out to the Elizabeth High School Key Club. However, you must also keep an eye on the lookout for flyers around your school regarding any other info. To attend fall rally a fee of $37 is required and for those with a season pass it is only $7! Don't miss out on a day of fun and a year of service, you won't regret it. From pages four(4) to five(5) there will be a further explanation about your time at this years Fall Rally.
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Upcoming Events
Key Club First General Meeting of the Year: September 11, 2015 Location: John E. Dwyer Cafeteria
Fall RTC North: September 19, 2015 Location: Milburn High School
Key Club Week: The first week in November
District/ Divisional Events
DCM/OTC: September 26, 2015 Location: Magic Fountain Ice Cream and Grill (Elizabeth)
Fall Rally: October 11, 2015 Location: Great Adventures Jackson NJ
Key Leader: December 2015 Location: Camp Lebanon, Lebanon NJ
DCON: April 1-3, 2016 Location: Ocean Place, Long Branch
ICON 2016 Location: Georgia
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Contact Information
President: Aileen Salazar E-mail: aileen.salazar3@gmail.com Cellphone: (908) 590-3586
Vice President: Tyler Nichols E-mail: tyler_nichols15@aol.com Cellphone: (908) 247-8195
Secretary: Martha Julemis E-mail: mjlazo1824@gmail.com Cellphone: (908) 696-6174
Treasurer: Luz Padilla E-mail: luzpadilla125@gmail.com Cellphone: (908) 906-4640
Editor: Jason Florez E-mail: jayflorezpanda@gmail.com Cellphone: (908) 422-4660
Webmaster: Amy Sorto E-mail: amysorto@live.com Cellphone: (908) 764-8445
Faculty/Kiwanis Advisor: Frank Mazza E-mail: mazzafr@elizabeth.k12.nj.us 2015-2016 Division 14Lieutenant Governor: Stephania Gonzalez E-mail: ltg14gonzalez@gmail.com
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