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OCTOBER NEWS KEY CLUB DIVISION 14 NEWSLETTER

What’s new?

Hello Division 14! The past month of September has been a long, tedious, stress filled month, but I’m survivin’.

My volleyball season finally kicked off! So far my team has played Abraham Lincoln, Woodland Park, Kennedy, Mullen, Denver South, George Washington, and Littleton!

After volleyball season is over, which will be by the month of this month, I plan on visiting each of my clubs!

Coming to your meetings is not only a requirement, but a great way to see how other clubs function!

IN THIS ISSUE

What’s new?

Monthly reports Key leader Key club week

Monthly reports It is super, super, super important that each club fills out monthly reports, so we, the Rocky Mountain District Board, are updated and aware of how your club is doing!

The deadline for monthly reports are the last Thursday of each month!

To access the form, please visit the Rocky Mountain Key Club website at rmdkeyclub.org, hover over the ‘Resources,’ select ‘Club Monthly Reports,’ fill out the form, and submit!

The thing about dues

Trick or treat for UNICEF

Final thoughts

Key leader Reminder, anyone interested on attending Key Leader during 16-18 of October, must register in the upcoming week! After that, no spots are guaranteed.

Basic info When & Where October 16-18, 2015 – Windy Peak

Key club week Key Club Week gives you the opportunity to show your community what Key Club is truly about: service. Each day places an emphasis on service, to promote Key Club within our homes, schools and communities and to make Key Club a household name.

Do your part to make sure Key Club Week—November 2 - 6, 2015—starts Kiwanis Family Month with a bang. Join other Key Clubs from around the world by following #KeyClubWeek on Twitter.

Monday, november 2nd Show your K in every way—Show people what Key Club is all about! Spread the word by wearing Key Club gear .

Tuesday, november 3rd Kudos to the Key players—Personally thank all the Key Club supporters you know—teachers, advisors and other Key players.

Wednesday, november 4th Dare to Care—Key Club has three preferred charities—UNICEF, March of Dimes and Children's Miracle Network. Take time to focus on service projects.

Thursday, november 5th Random Acts of Kindness—A smile goes a long way. Spread happiness throughout your school by doing little random acts of kindness.

Friday, november 6th Connect the Ks—Key Club is the largest high school service organization in the world and is a member of the Kiwanis family. Celebrate the entire family of Kiwanis by getting the whole gang involved. Connect with local Kiwanis, Circle K International, Builders, Kiwanis Kids or Aktion clubs and team up for a joint service project.

Roundup River Ranch – November 68, 2015

Cost $225 - A late fee of $25 will be added if you register less than two weeks before the event.

Register is open, please visit the Key Leader website at key-leader.org to register.

The thing about dues Dues are one of the most important things to Key Club International since it’s such an enormous organization with about 270,046 members and to fund an organization that big, dues are necessary. .

Why pay dues? *info provided by the 2014-15 Capital District Treasurer, Ruthvik Gali

Dues are the determining factor in a club’s status in the district.

In the event that a club neglects to pay their dues two years in a row, the club will be listed as ‘Inactive,’ which can only be rectify by the Lieutenant Governor of the Division, who will have to recharter the club.

How to pay dues Visit the key Club International website, click the ‘Dues & Reports’ link and follow the on-screen directions.

Dates to remember November 1 – Early Bird Dues deadline December 1– Regular Dues deadline December 31 – First time late notice to Key Club President and Advisors to clubs that haven’t paid dues.

January 31 – Late notice to Sponsoring Kiwanis Club and Second late notice to Key Club President and Advisors

Trick or treat for UNICEF Halloween is only a couple of weeks away, and before you know it, October 31st will roll around! A fun idea for Halloween is to participate in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. It’s a great opportunity to collect donations and to bring club members together for an event or party. All money collected will be used to support The Eliminate Project.

How to take part Decide with your club what kind of fundraiser you should do.

Pre-order your collection boxes.

Collect donations.

Fill out the gift form and submit it with your club’s donations.

Where to send funds Kiwanis International Foundation P.O. Box 6457 - Dept #26 Indianapolis, IN 46206 USA

Contact me Audrey Dilgarde rockymountainltg14@gmail.com

Important contacts Zack Larson (Governor)

rockymountaingovernor@gmail.com Brayan Rodriguez (Secretary)

Final thoughts Often times I find myself overwhelmed by the amount of extracurricular activities I chose to partake, and I’ve recently found myself struggling to find balance. But I found in the upcoming months I create a routine that solves my balance problem.

School is currently treating me well, but I could always use a break! Two full days on the weekends isn’t enough.

I’m exciting for the arrival of Halloween, free candy is my favorite thing after free anything.

By now, I’m hoping you expect a quote from me because I have one to share:

You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You must do the thing which you think you cannot do. - Eleanor Roosevelt

rockymountainsecretary@gmail.com Dave Harris (District Administrator) RMDKCAd@aol.com