District Updates

DIVISION 24 - MARCH NEWSLETTER Division/District Updates

March Divisional

The final divisional of the service year will be held on March 19th @ 5:30pm! It will be held virtually over Zoom, and will be cohosted by me and our LTG elect Kyle Earle. I hope to see you all there as we finish up our service year!! Here is the link to register: Registration Link

Hydrate for 28

Help raise money for the Thirst Project by participating in their Hydrate for 28 challenge! Raise money by drinking 64 ounces of water everyday for 28 days. Create a fundraising page and have other support you. For everyday that you complete the challenge, have them donate money to the Thirst Project. Check out this link for more information!

DIVISION 24 - MARCH NEWSLETTER District Updates

District Goals

District Service Hour Goal: 100,000 hours District Fundraising Goal: $150,000

We have reached: 155,823 hours hours, which is 156% of our goal

We have reached: $169,697.97 which is 113% of our goal

Treasurer of the Month

Know a Treasurer who goes above and beyond? Nominate them for treasurer of the month!! Any Key Clubber in good standing is able to nominate a treasurer. The winner will receive a shout out on the NYDKC social media page. To nominate someone, fill out this link: Treasurer of the Month Submission Form

Empire Key

The third issue of the Empire Key has been published!! As always our District Editor, Jerry Chen, did a great job. Be sure to check out it out and check out the childhood photos of the District Board! Here is the link: The Empire Key Be sure to keep an eye out for the fourth issue of the Empire Key which will be released soon. The Editor's Choice Award will now only be open to articles published in division newsletters. If you would like to be featured in my newsletter and have an opportunity to win, email me a service spotlight so I can include it!

DIVISION 24 - MARCH NEWSLETTER District Updates

District Project - Alex's Lemonade Stand

The votes have been counted and this years district project is Alex's Lemonade Stand!! This organization is dedicated to fighting childhood cancer by providing grants to institutions that conduct cancer research. Alex's Lemonade Stand also helps families cover the costs of medical and travel bills, For more information you can visit their website at https://www.alexslemonade.org/

Governor's Project - The Thirst Project

This years Governor's Project, chosen by our Governor Chloe Baker, is the Thirst Project!! The Thirst Project is the largest youthled organization fighting the world water crisis. They help bring clean drinking water to countries where it is largely unavailable by building freshwater wells in. For more information you can visit their website at https://www.thirstproject.org/

DIVISION 24 - MARCH NEWSLETTER District Updates

International Partners - Project Happiness

Project Happiness aims to address the issue of bullying by encouraging kids to find happiness in their own lives and in their communities. They also provide a variety of resources for those struggling with mental health. For more information you can visit their website: https://projecthappiness.org/

District Endorsed Project - Kiwanis Lyme Disease Foundation

The Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation works to help children with Lyme disease. Unfortunately many insurance companies don't cover Lyme disease treatment, so this foundation helps families pay for their child's medical treatment. They also work to spread awareness on how to prevent Lyme disease. For more information you can visit their website at https://www.kiwanis-ny.org/lyme/