NEW YORK DISTRICT OF KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL
ADIRONDACK ANNOUNCEMENTS DIVISION FOURTEEN APRIL / MAY NEWSLETTER
Written By: Chloe Baker, Lieutenant Governor
A NOTE FROM ME - YOUR LTG Hey Hey Hey Division 14! Long time no see! I hope that you all are staying safe and practicing social distancing guidelines during this unusual time. With the devastating news of New York State not reopening schools this school year, keep in mind that there are numerous things for your Key Clubbers to do during quarantine!! Please encourage your members that their communities are in a desperate time of need at the
moment. Service Ideas can be located on page 7 of this newsletter. Also mentioned in this newsletter are numerous updates regarding paperwork, ICON 2020, and service spotlights! Please stay safe and have a great May! Yours in Service, Chloe Baker Division 14 Lieutenant Governor Division 14 May Newsletter ~ Page 1
GOVERNOR'S GREETING
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NACS THANKS TEACHERS NACS delivers food to every student in the district each Monday. We asked members of Key Club and Builders Club to make signs and put them with the food collection bins at our homes as a way to thank the faculty and staff. We had quite a few students participate, photos were then sent in and have been uploaded to the schools’ Facebook page. Some students have continued to make new signs or used their existing ones for the past few weeks. Many other students in the district have begun making signs as well. This past week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and while we are not at school, we still wanted to show our appreciation. We supplied faculty and staff with drinks from our vending machine. Our advisor also ask ed each member of Key Club and Builders Club to send in pictures of them with their club shirts. Officers, seniors, and 8th graders made signs with one word on them. She then put all the photos together into a collage that read: “Thank you for all you do. We miss you! Key Club and Builders Club”. The collage was sent to every faculty and staff member and we received a ton of positive and thankful emails back! - Delaney Boulrice President, Northern Adirondack
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HARLEY HAND MAKES MASKS Members of the Harley Key Club had been feeling a little sad that they haven't been able to participate in their typical service projects. So, some of their members decided to get to work. They pulled out their dusty old sewing machines and got sewing! Members used fabric, thread, and elastic to sew non-surgical face masks. It is so important that we all stay safe during this uncertain time.
Wearing masks is an easy and quick way to help stay safe. Everyone should be practicing Social Distancing but in case you need to go to Wegman's or decide to go on a walk, these face masks are an easy way to stay safe and healthy. Masks help prevent bacteria and germs from spreading. By sewing these masks, members have felt thrilled to find a way to give back to the community they love serving so much! - Charlotte Allen Lieutenant Governor, Division 23
WANT TO BE FEATURED? Did your club host a bake sale? Did you raise awareness for a charity? Did you throw a holiday party! Send in a write up and photos to be shown in the next newsletter!! Please be sure to include the date, cause and your favorite memory from the event!! Division 14 May Newsletter ~ Page 4
GOVERNOR'S PROJECT
This year, Governor Mariam has chosen Canines for Disabled Kids as her Governor's Project. They promote service dogs for children with disabilities. As of 2017, they have helped more than 3,500 kids in 11 states. Since 1998, CDK has sponsored over 130 service dogs. All of the services provided by CDK are FREE of charge! These include educational presentations, booth events, and Americans with Disability (ADA) consulting. You can help Canines for Disabled Kids by hosting a bake sale ("Pennies For Pups") or having a service dog come to your local elementary school ("Paws For Reading")!!
DISTRICT ENDORSED PROJECT The Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation was created in the 2000-2001 service year. Lyme Disease is caused by the bacteria found in deer ticks. The faster the treatment, the lower possibilities of longer symptoms. Many insurance companies do not pay for treatment, so the KPLDF works hard to help lower the cost. To support the Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation, your club can host a take a bite out of a "lyme" fundraiser, or host a "key lyme" pie in the face contest. Division 14 May Newsletter ~ Page 5Â
DISTRICT PROJECT
The voting has now closed, but your four options for this years District Project are: Project Hope - Support during Medical Crises Shoes That Fit - Gives Children in Need New Sneakers Ronald McDonald House Charities - Various Services to Families of Patients National Alliance to End Homelessness - Ending Homelessness in America Stay Tuned For The Reveal!!
DISTRICT GOALS
Here are our District Goals for the 2020-2021 service year!
SERVICE HOURS: 90,000 Unfortunately, there is no available update.
FUNDRAISING: $120,000 So far we have raised over $9,400!! That's 7,9% of our goal!!
DIVISION GOALS
Here are our Divisional Goals for the 2020-2021 service year!
SERVICE HOURS: 1,500 So far we have served 33 hours!! That's 12% of our goal!! '
FUNDRAISING: $1,000
Unfortunately, there is no available update. Division 14 May Newsletter ~ Page 6
UPCOMING REMOTE SERVICE PROJECT IDEAS For the next upcoming weeks, here are a few ideas for your clubs!! Community Service Made Easy Cards - FREE Thank You Cards for Medical Professionals, Essential Workers and More! Charity Miles - FREE Apple/Android App that donates money per every mile you walk/run Translators Without Borders - Translate Medical Texts and Crisis Alerts in a Foreign Language Create an Online Fundraiser as a COVID-19 relief fund! Create a Thank-You video for your Teachers/Medical Professionals/Essential Employees! Make Masks for your Friends & Family!
ICON 2020 UPDATE The 2020 International Convention has been canceled. Don't fret, ICON 2021 is scheduled for Orlando, FL July 7-11!! Division 14 May Newsletter ~ Page 7
DIVISIONAL RECAP On May 7th, Division 14 held our first Online Divisional! We discussed various remote service ideas, district and international updates, and more! A special Thank You to all of those who attended, including those from the District Board! Click here to view the Divisional Minutes.
VIRTUAL LTC Since the Leadership Training Conference was cancelled, the Immediate Past District Executive Board has created a VIRTUAL LTC! On the website, you can find workshops, award winners, a year in review, and more! Click the title to access the link!
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PAPERWORK TRACKER
PAPERWORK REMINDERS March MRF: Due April 10th April MRF: Due May 10th May MRF: Due June 10th Election Report Form (ERF): Due September 30th Links: Monthly Report Forn (MRF) Election Report Form (ERF) Fundraising Report Form (FRF) Division 14 May Newsletter ~ Page 9
CONTACT US
Key Club LTG Chloe Baker - division14@nydkc.org Circle K LTG Alexandria Hill - alexandra.hill@nycirclek.org Kiwanis LTG Jerry Gagnier - jgagnier44@gmail.com Governor Mariam Makar - governor@nydkc.org Secretary Jason Xiong - secretary@nydkc.org Treasurer Winnie Huang - treasurer@nydkc.org External EA Anthony Lim - anthonylim.ea@nydkc.org Internal EA Tatiana Solodova - tatianasolodova.ea@nydkc.org Bulletin Editor Rachel Joh - editor@nydkc.org Webmaster Kristen Lew - webmaster@nydkc.org District Administrator John Goldstein - nydkca@frontier.com Assistant Administrator Michael Berthel -mjberthel@gmail.com Assistant Administrator Jason Steiner - ianjs@aol.com
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