Division 14 October-November Newsletter

Adirondack Announcements

Written By: Eliza Strum, Lieutenant Governor

Hey Division 14!

Hi everyone and welcome to a new month and publication of the Adirondack Announcements! Fall Rally is coming up very soon! On November 27th, Key Clubbers from across Divisions 13 21 of the New York District will come together and bond over service, workshops, and more The price for this event is $5! I hope to see many of you there.

The Membership Update Center is open and dues are able to be paid The deadline for dues payment is December 1st.

Please continue to serve, and report your service! Your MRFs are due on the 10th, and the Fundraising Report Form is required any time you raise funds not benefiting your club.

Once again, congrats to all the new officers! If you have yet to hold an election, please do so as soon as you are able I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving break!

Yours in Service,

ltg eliza

GOVERNOR'S GREETING GOVERNOR'S GREETING

Key Club Week Key Club Week

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.

Operation Christmas Child Operation Christmas Child

Operation Christmas Child is an annual project our Key Club does. Operation Christmas Child has helped meet the needs of people who are victims of war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Members of our Key Club got the choice to take home and pack a shoebox with gifts that are then distributed to children around the world. Our club then paid the cost of shipping for each box. Some friends and I went to the Dollar Tree and Walmart to buy gifts for our boxes together which makes the service even more enjoyable.

Samaritan’s Purse has collected shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items for children around the world. Since 1993, more than 188 million children in more than 170 countries and territories have received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox. In 2020 alone, more than 9.1 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts were collected throughout Australia, Austria, Canada, Finland, Germany, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This year, our club filled over 15 boxes and Operation Christmas Child even has a tracking feature so you can find out where your box ends up!

-Robert O'Neil, Member Ticonderoga High School, Division 14

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.

Governor's Project Governor's Project

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.

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

Up with People serves their mission through the activities of international touring casts, but many of Up with People’s 22,000+ alumni continue to make a positive difference in the world long after their tour has ended. The lessons learned during the Up with People program – to act as global citizens and be positive voices for change – often influence participants throughout their lifetimes. For more information click here.

Member of the Month Member of the Month

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 must be paid by December 1st!

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!

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

Service Project Ideas Service Project Ideas

Here are some service ideas for your clubs!

Car Wash

-Host a car wash and get service hours! You could also charge a few dollars and donate the money.

Food Drive

-Collect non-perishable food items to donate to a local food pantry

Can & Bottle Recycling

-Collect cans and bottles to ring to a recycling center.

Shoe Drive

-Hold a shoe drive for Soles4Souls

More Ideas

Fundraising Service

Fall Rally Fall Rally

Fall Rally will be held on November 27th @12:30pm. It will be held virtually for Divisions 13-21. This is a great opportunity for people to attend workshops, hear from a keynote speaker , and experience a widespread Key Club event. Attendance will cost $5 and benefit the District Project, Pencils of Promise. There will be three workshop sessions, a keynote speaker, service projects, and more. You can REGISTER HERE!

Paperwork Tracker Paperwork Tracker

Paperwork Paperwork

October MRF: Due November 10th

November MRF: December 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*