2019-20 Year in Review

PENNSYLVANIA KEY CLUB

YEAR IN REVIEW 2019-2020 KEY CLUB YEAR - GOVERNOR MICHALIE MAZURKIVICH

CONTENTS 02

GOVERNOR'S GREETING

03

DISTRICT AND INTERNATIONAL OFFICER REPORTS

07

2019-2020 GOAL UPDATES

9

PROCEDURES FOR SELFQUARANTINE UNDER COVID-19

10

SAFE SERVICE AT HOME

11

GOVERNOR'S FAREWELL

GOVERNOR'S GREETING Hello Pennsylvania Key Club!

What a year it has been! In this publication you'll find an update on goals established at the beginning of the term, reports from the 2019-2020 District Executive Officers, information about International Convention, and a few safe ways to serve your communities from home!

Thank you so much for an incredible year of friendship, leadership, and service. Serving as your District Governor has left an impact of me that I will never forget.

Please reach out to me with any questions or concerns.

Yours in Service and Friendship, Governor Michalie Mazurkivich GOVERNOR@PAKEYCLUB.ORG (570) 589-1408

INTERNATIONAL UPDATE I am Alex Drahos and I am humbled to be your International Trustee for this Key Club service year. As trustee I serve as a liaison between the Key Club International and

the

Pennsylvania,

Montana,

and

Eastern Canada Districts that we like to call Penntanada. In this role, I communicate closely with districts, work on international initiatives and programs, and much more. It has been a big year for the Key Club International.

Together

we

eliminated

maternal and neonatal tetanus from the Democratic Republic of Congo, solidified Key Club relations in Taiwan, Western Canada, and the Philippines, and donated over 15 millions hours to serve our homes, schools and communities. However, the year is not over yet. This year’s success is largely due to the incredible work the Pennsylvania District Board has the entire year. The Pennsylvania District Board is unparalleled to any other group I have ever been

a

part

of.

Their

dedication,

companionship, passion, and entertaining spirit has been a highlight of my year. I still don’t really know what Wawa and Sheetz are, but I do know that they all are some of the

most

amazing

people

in

this

organization and it has been an honor of a lifetime to meet and work with them.

Finally, there’s all of you, the members.

The work, passion, dedication, long hours, sleepless nights, and other sacrifices you have

made

to

better

the

world

is

remarkable. We all joined this organization at

different

times,

with

different

perspectives and different ambitions. Yet we all are here today because we stayed for the same reason. To help our community.

To help our schools. To help the poor, help the sick, help the elderly, help the less fortunate, and to help those in need. No matter where our paths lead, we can all say that

we

bettered

the

world,

together.

Pennsylvania, thank you for your dedication to service and volunteerism.

Yours in Service, Alex Drahos

BULLETIN EDITOR'S REPORT Throughout my term as District Bulletin Editor, I have worked individually and with other board members to properly complete all of my duties. I have served on multiple committees,

including:

Technology,

Communication, Executive, and Convention Production. All of which worked to better the district as a whole, whether that be publicizing updating

events the

new

on

social

district

media,

website,

or

helping with organizing district convention.

I have worked alongside members of the Kiwanis Committee to help ensure that all of our information was up to date. I published edition

of

a

summer,

the

fall,

Keystonian,

and

winter

our

district

publication, and then with the aide of the Lieutenant Governors and social media, distributed it throughout the District. I sent out monthly newsletters to the editors and webmasters of the Pennsylvania District, as well as the District Board.

These last two years serving on the District Board, as Lieutenant Governor and now District Bulletin Editor, have given me amazing experiences and memories that I will never forget. Your support throughout the year meant so much to me and I will always cherish the time I had serving this organization. The Pennsylvania District as a whole will forever have a place in my heart.

Thank you.

Yours in Service, Bulletin Editor Taegan Ludwig

SECRETARY'S REPORT Throughout my term as District Secretary-Treasurer, I worked diligently to complete all of my duties and assist other board members as needed. I served on several

committees

including

Kiwanis

Family Relations, Growth and Sustainment, Convention Production, and Executive. I met with these committees at least once a month

to

maintain

Pennsylvania

Key

and

improve

the

Club

District

by

bolstering the relations between branches of Kiwanis, increasing active membership, maintaining district information.

I heavily promoted dues collection in order to keep clubs in the active status. I also created and maintained club monthly report and officer information forms which I later used to keep the District Tracker up to date. I collected the names of all trained officers

in

the

district,

compiled

the

General information of each club including sponsoring Kiwanis clubs, Kiwanis advisors, and club advisor information, and used each monthly report response to fill out the corresponding

columns

of

the

district

tracker. I also sent out monthly newsletters alternating between the District Board and all secretaries and treasurers in the District.

I frequently communicated with Governor Michalie to complete all work that needed to be done, and answered any questions from

Lieutenant

Governors

and

club

members about dues, monthly reports, and the Tracker.

I cannot believe the past two years of being on the Pennsylvania District Board have come to an end. I have made lifelong friends and had so many unforgettable experiences with this board which has become like a family. I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to serve such an amazing organization the past two years.

Thank you all for being a part of that.

Yours in Service, Secretary-Treasurer Abby Bulafka

GOVERNOR'S REPORT Hello all, This past year has been incredible for our District. Our 2019-2020 District Board met in the spring to prepare for the coming term and meet with their new committees.

Each

committee

met

monthly

to

go

accomplish tasks to better our District, and I attended meetings as often as possible. I published quarterly updates to the District and emailed the District Board and Kiwanis Committee weekly. I created a folder for Lieutenant

Governor

resources

includes

guides

to

which

newsletters,

unresponsive clubs, and holding President’s Council

Meetings

created

by

me.

In

addition, I created a club chartering guide which

has

been

published

on

the

Pennsylvania Key Club website.

Our District Board held four board meetings

and

proposed

several

bylaw

amendments, which can be found in the 2020 District Convention mailing packet. A District Pen-pal program was implemented in the summer, and we had over 100 Key Clubbers registered. I sent out conversation topics monthly. Fall Rally registration was offered via online and mail-in. For DCON, the

District

Board

created

several

informational workshops. A Kiwanis Family relations session was planned to be held on Saturday morning, in addition to other events

such

caucusing.

District Trustee,

I

as

Meet

and

Greet

and

with

the

communicated

Administrator, International

International President,

and

International Vice President often.

This year was extremely successful for our District. It has been an amazing year of leadership, friendship, and service. I thank you all for the work you have done this year and for being part of this District, Yours in Service and Friendship, Michalie Mazurkivich 2019-2020 District Governor michaliem3@gmail.com (570) 589-1408

GOALS UPDATE An update on goals established at the beginning of the 2019-20 term

CHARTER One new Key Clubs was chartered this year in our District. Welcome Milton/Warrior Run! Governor Michalie's Key Club chartering guide was published on the website.

RETAIN The Growth and Sustainment committee made a flyer template for clubs to aid in event promotion. The committee is currently working on a graphic that explains dues.

EDUCATE All Lieutenant Governors have held a Divsional Council Meeting/Officer Training and an additional DCM in the winter. New officer training materials will be implemented at the beginning of the 2020-21 term.

STRENGTHEN Lieutenant Governor's distributed monthly newsletters in addition to email clubs frequently throughout the year. Secretary-Treasurer Abby Bulafka and Editor Taegan Ludwig distributed bimonthly newsletters to club officers.

The Communication Committee has also been making articles for the District publication, The Keystonian.

You can view the most recent edition of The Keystonian here. Â

DEVELOP The Kiwanis Family Relations Committee made monthly graphics that highlight a branch of the Kiwanis Family. These graphics were posted on social medias and in Lieutenant Governor newsletters. A district-wide competition will be implemented in the 2020-21 term.

INCREASE The Youth Serving Youth (YSY) Committee made and published a YSY informational newsletter. It is available on the website.

Procedures for Self-Quarantine under Covid-19

Self-quarantine is recommended for individuals who have been directly exposed to the new Coronavirus or have history of travel in infected or heavily populated areas.

Stay at home.

Wash your hands.

Limit all your nonessential travels.

Practice good hand hygiene by washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol or hand sanitizer.

Unless you're going out for food, medicines or other essentials.

Check your temperature.

Check your temperature at least two times a day.

Watch for other symptoms.

Aside from fever, Covid-19 symptoms include cough, difficulty breathing, and fatigue.

Practice social distancing.

If you need to go out, maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance from others.

Stay in a specific room.

If you're sick or suspect yourself to be sick, it's best to stay in a designated room or area away from others.

If possible, have a designated toilet and bathroom as well.

Call your doctor or hospital before visiting.

If you need to seek medical attention whether for viral symptoms or other medical care reasons, contact your doctor or hospital ahead of time so they can prepare and take precautions for your arrival.

Source • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc.gov)

#FlattenTheCurve

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DISTRICT WIDE SERVICE PROJECT In light of recent quarantines and closures, the District is going to be

Here's how to get involved!

1. Publicize this event to your club's participating in a District-wide service members project! We will be making cards for 2. Make colorful cards from home the residents of nursing homes that with positive messages! have been closed to visitors due to the 3. Send the cards to your Lieutenant COVID-19 virus.

Governor.

G O V E R N O R ' S F A R E W E L L 2019-2020 DISTRICT GOVERNOR MICHALIE MAZURKIVICH

Hello PA!

I'M MICHALIE MAZURKIVICH Your 2019-2020 Pennsylvania Key Club District Governor. This past year has quite literally been one of the best of my life, and I can attest much of that to Key Club. From my first District Board meeting in April 2018 to my last in January 2020, serving our district has taught me many things, and I have much to be thankful for.

To my home club, thank you for not getting sick of me while I drag everyone to service projects and meetings. To my advisor, Judy Greenwald, thank you for putting up with me doing Key Club work during your class. To my District Board, thank you for becoming my absolute best friends in this past year. I know I will always have you all to lean on. To Abby and Taegan, I love you both more than anything. Thank you for encouraging me this year. To my District Administrator, Bob Orlando, thank you for dealing with my sass and letting me complain to you. You were one of my biggest supporters all year. To my International Trustee, Alex Drahos, you’re a nerd, and you make me crazy, but I love you very much. Thank you for being one of my closest friends. To IP PNW Key Club Governor, Justin Englund, I would not have been able to accomplish everything without you being by my side. Thank you for being understanding. To my parents, Frank and Diane, you have supported me in everything, no matter the amount of time, effort, or gas required in each endeavors. I love you both endlessly.

To the members, this year literally would not have been possible without each and everyone one of you! For every club visit and District event of this year, my greatest memories are when I am meeting outstanding individuals from across our district. Thank you for electing and supporting me as your District Governor.

Leading all of you has been one of the best experiences of my life. I can only look back on this year with fondness, and I am so excited to see where you all take the District in the future.

Forever yours in Friendship and Service, Michalie Mazurkivich 2019-2020 District Governor

“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”