Division 14 January-February Newsletter

Adirondack Announcements

Written By: Eliza Strum, Lieutenant Governor

A NOTE FROM ME

YOUR LTG

YOUR LTG A NOTE FROM ME

Hey Division 14!

Less than two months until the end of this service year, time flies! A big thank to those who attended our January Divisional & LTG Election, the presentation can be found here. Serving on the District Board has been an amazing opportunity, and I am thrilled to be your Lieutenant Governor for another year!

The Dues deadline has passed, but you can still pay dues and should do so ASAP! Shoutout to Northern Adirondack, Saranac, , Saranac Lake, Ticonderoga, and Willsboro for submitting their dues payment!

NYDK’s Leadership Training Conference will be taking place in person this year! Mark your calendars for March 31-April 2 for an unforgettable Key Club experience!

That’s all for now!

GOVERNOR'S GREETING GOVERNOR'S GREETING

Scarf-a-Life Scarf-a-Life

Ticonderoga Key Club completed their annual Scarf-a-Life project this past January. In this project our club hangs hand knit scarves around town for community members in need to take. A label on the bags read: "I am not lost. If you are cold, please take me with you. (Donated by the Ticonderoga JuniorSenior High School Key Club)." When the project originated, Key Club purchased the scarves and placed them around town. Once word got out, we had one particular (anonymous) donor begin hand knitting scarves for us each and every year since. She plays a huge part in this project and helps to keep us going. This is one of our favorite projects to do each year and it's a great way of giving back to our community. It always proves to be a very fulfilling and meaningful experience.

Did your club or officers do something awesome? Get featured! Empire Key: This is an opportunity to submit articles for the Empire Key and be recognized on the district level, you can be featured by first submitting an article through this google form!

ADK Announcements: If your club recently had a service project, event, or fundraiser, you can be featured in my next newsletter. Write an article and submit photos! You can fill out this google form or email me. Editor's Choice Award: Get recognized on the district level! Apply here. Treasurer of the Month: Get recognized on the district level! Nominate a treasurer here.

Division 16 Spotlight Division 16 Spotlight

As December rolled around, Shaker Key Club leaned into the holiday spirit, looking to serve our community during the season of giving, as we do each year. With places now fully open, us officers looked for in-person volunteer opportunities for members, but due to certain limitations we turned to an organization we had worked with in the past, the Unity House in Troy NY. Last fall, Shaker Key Club partnered with the Unity House, a homeless shelter, to help make Fall and Halloween related decorations to spruce up their offices and distribute to those in need. Now, being in the holiday season, the Unity House requested a similar project, but this time Winter-related. On December 9th, Key Club members gathered to make Holiday Crafts and decorations for the Unity House to decorate their offices. Each officer learned to make a specific craft and lead a smaller subsection of members to do the same. This included 3-D and 2-D paper snowflakes and paper chains snowmen. Following the meeting, the items were donated in person to the Unity House. With a large meeting turn out, we not only were able to make and donate an abundant amount of decorations, but the Unity House was even presented an award for how well decorated their offices were!! We thank the Unity House for providing us, once again, with a service opportunity and our members for their contributions!

-Aditi Agni

Current Divisional Projects Current Divisional Projects

Freerice is a mobile trivia app that donates rice to the World Food Program for every question you answer correctly. You can answer question in a variety of categories, ranging from grammar to geography. It is a great way to test your knowledge while helping others. Once you have downloaded the app, enter the code: 6DMLMMZG

Charity Miles lets you log all types of movement, from running and walking to biking. Be a mover and changemaker in any way that fits your lifestyle. For every mile you move, you help raise money for UNICEF. Charity Miles is a great and simple way to continue being involved. Once you have downloaded the app, go to groups and look up:

NYDKC Division 14

District Project District Project

Pencils of Promise has the mission to ensure that every child has access to quality education. This organization builds classrooms in Ghana, Guatemala, and Laos to give students safe and healthy places to learn.

Pencils of Promise also provides teachers with training and innovative resources, and it provides children with access to clean water and good hygiene practices. For more information click here.

There are under-resourced people all over the world. This charity turns shoes and clothing into opportunity. It provides relief by collecting new shoes and clothing to distribute to people in need across the United States and around the world. Additionally, this charity is shipping footwear to give to Ukrainian refugees in Poland and Moldova and to those on the frontline.For more information click here.

Governor's Project Governor's Project

District Endorsed Project District Endorsed Project

The Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation supports and advocates for child victims of Lyme Disease, which is caused by bacteria usually transmitted by the deer tick and can lead to complications if not immediately treated. Most insurance companies do not pay for Lyme Disease treatment, so the foundation helps lower the cost of treatment for children with the disease. For more information click here.

International Partner International Partner

District Goals District Goals

SERVICE HOURS: 175,000

FUNDRAISING: $185,000

Division Goals Division Goals

SERVICE HOURS: 2,500

116%

79%

FUNDRAISING: $4,800

Nominate a member here!

Dues Dues

The Membership Update Center (MUC) is open! Key Club membership dues are $13.00. The benefits of paying dues include being considered in good standing with Key Club International, being able to apply for the YOF, being eligible for awards, attending the Leadership Training Conference, etc. Students who pay their dues are considered official members of Key Club International, are eligible to serve as officers, can vote in Key Club elections, access Global Leadership Certificate courses, receive membership cards and pins, and so much more!

Dues were supposed to be paid by December 1st, so be sure to pay them ASAP!!

Awards Booklet Awards Booklet

The Awards Committee has been working over the course of the past few months to create the Awards Booklet for the 2022-2023 service year. We are honored to present this booklet to you. You may notice that some requirements for specific awards have changed from last year, so please view the booklet thoroughly. Please contact the Awards Committee if you have any questions. We highly encourage you to take this opportunity to apply for awards.

Additionally, please remember that ALL clubs and members have an equal chance of receiving an award. Be sure to inform your club members about this opportunity. We cannot wait to see your submissions for all of the awards!

THE ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL IS NOW OPEN!!

Mail In awards must be postmarked by February 17th, Online awards must be submitted by February 24th.

https://issuu.com/nydistrictkeyclub/docs/2022-23_awards_booklet_110122_final

Leadership Training Conference Leadership Training Conference

Registration for the 75th Annual Leadership Training Conference (LTC) is officially open! This year's LTC will be held from Friday, March 31 to Sunday, April 2, 2023, at the Desmond Hotel in Albany. As this is the 75th LTC, the theme for this year will be "New York District Diamond Jubilee: 75 Years of Service". I hope to see everyone there! The registration deadline is February 15th.

You can register for LTC HERE!

The Keynote Speaker for this event is Samantha

Ramirez-Herrera! With the desire to fulfill her dreams, she went from overcoming challenges as an undocumented immigrant to becoming an entrepreneur, mother, activist, speaker, actress, and storyteller.

Paperwork Tracker Paperwork Tracker

Paperwork Paperwork

January MRF: Due February 10th

February MRF: Due March 10th

ERF: Due September 30th

FRF: Due after every fundraiser where the money does not go to your club

Links:

Monthly Report Form (MRF)

Election Report Form (ERF)

Fundraiser Report Form: (FRF)

*Make sure to fill out the MRF each month and the FRF after every fundraiser to help our District and Division Goals*

David Chen District Webmaster webmaster@nydkc org

Cindy Zou District Bulletin Editor editor@nydkc org

Sophia Segal District External EA sophiasegal ea@nydkc org

Jena Kim District Internal EA jenakim ea@nydkc org

Gabriella Slootsky District Governor governor@nydkc.org

Laura Fan District Secretary secretary@nydkc.org

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