FEBRUARY | VOLUME I | ISSUE VII
THE ALI LEDGER The Official Publication of Division 14 of the New Jersey District of Key Club International
Arthur L Johnson Regional JP Stevens
Edison
John F Kennedy Memorial
Elizabeth
Rahway
Westfield
TABLE OF CONTENTS -Message from your Ltg -Outside Organizations: - Wounded Warrior Project - Alex's Lemonade Stand - Kiva - Make-A-Wish-Foundation -Eliminate Updates -Eliminate Conversion Chart -2015 - 2016 Lieutenant Governor Elect -Dates to remember
Message from your Ltg.... Hello Division 14! This issue contains information about other organizations, the Eliminate Project, and our division's new Lieutenant Governor. Also included are the dates you must send your club's Annual Achievement Report Form and DCON Registration Form, and the date for DCON. All information about our District Convention will be in my next newsletter. Yours in Caring and Service, Latifa Ali Lieutenant Governor of Division 14
All Service men and women are extraordinary for risking their lives for our freedom. Some give the ultimate sacrifice but the sacrifice taken by survivors is not a light one. Many service men and woman suffer from serious physical injuries, PTSD, and more upon returning home. The Wounded Warrior raises awareness and enlists the public's aid for the needs of injured service members. This organization helps injured service members aid and assists each other and provides unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members. As of the beginning of November, this organization had helped 59,710 service members and 8,482 family members. What can my club do to help those who help protect my freedom? The Wounded Warrior Project is always accepting donations. Set aside money in your clubs budget or hold a fundraiser that tends to be successful for your club. The Wounded Warrior Project runs 8 k runs but there are sadly none in our area. Sponsorships are always appreciated towards these events though. If you have any questions regarding The Wounded Warrior Project please contact your lieutenant governor or visit http:/ / www.woundedwarriorproject.org/ .
When Alex set up her first lemonade stand at age four, little did she know that the world would change forever. Alex was diagnosed with cancer right before her first birthday. When she was four, with the help of her brother, she set up her first lemonade stand. Despite having a life threatening disease, Alex never stopped thinking of others. Not only did she hold lemonade stands annually until cancer took her life at age eight, she also inspired many people to do the same. Wishing to continue her legacy, her parents set up the Alex?s Lemonade Stand Foundation. This foundation has continued what Alex started: it has raised money and awareness of childhood cancer causes? especially research into new treatments and cures? and encouraged and empowered others, especially children, to get involved and make a difference for children with cancer. Since 2000, Alex?s Lemonade Stand has raised more than $80 million dollars to fight childhood cancer. How can my club help this incredible organization? Hold an Alex?s Lemonade Stand at your school! Get it approved for the spring or summer. When the time comes, set up in the sun and see how much your club can raise to help end childhood cancer. Alex?s Lemonade Stand also takes donations. Please contact your lieutenant governor with any questions on Alex?s Lemonade Stand or visit www.alexslemonade.org. .
Kiva differs from most charities. With many organizations, all you have to do is make one donation for the job to be done. What if you could make multiple donations and later receive the money back? Kiva.org works towards giving deprived people around the world the opportunity to succeed by lending them money you donate. Once they receive the money needed to get by, they work hard and pay back the money that was lent to them. Once the money has been restored into your account, you can make another donation to help another struggling person change his or her life for the better. Donors are able to choose from a variety of people who need our help. You can give someone the chance for an education, business, shelter, etc. How can my club help Kiva? Hold any sort of fundraiser or set aside money in your budget to put into your Kiva account. Decide what kinds of dreams you want to come true and then do it all over again. Please visit http:/ / www.kiva.org/ or contact your Lieutenant Governor with any questions.
Every 38 minutes, Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories. This foundation believes that a wish experience can be a game-changer. From granting trips to exotic destinations to arranging celebrity lunches, this organization goes above and beyond in making sick children happy. They truly make a difference in the lives of children and their families, and that is what the Kiwanis family believes in. How can my club help Make-A-Wish? Regarding donations, Make- A- Wish accepts money from single donations, online fundraising pages, and monthly sponsorships. Hold a fundraiser or set aside money in your club?s budget to donate. They also accept unused airline miles. A club could also attend or promote fundraisers arranged by different chapters of the foundation. If you know an adult that would like to volunteer, he/ she can help as a wish granter, office worker, translator, fundraiser, speaker or event staff member. Please visit http:/ / wish.org/ or contact your lieutenant governor with any questions.
2015 - 2016 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR Please give a warm welcome to our new Lieutenant Governor Elect of Division 14, Stephania Gonzalez. She is a Junior at Elizabeth High School and an avid member of her Key Club. She currently serves as President of Elizabeth Key Club and is involved in many extracurricular activities, such as the National Honor Society, French Honor Society, School Culture Committee, Mock Trial, Student Government, IT Committee, and Rutgers University Business for Youth Program. In her spare time, Stephania likes to read, listen to music, play volleyball, and hang out with friends. I could not be more proud to leave our division in her hands. As LTG, Stephania plans on having more divisional events to unify our division. Congratulations again Stephania on your election!
-March 2 - Annual Achievement Report Form must be received by this date -March 6 - District Convention Regular Registration must be received by this date -March 27-29 - District Convention