The Gonzalez Times issue 3

July 03 2015 | VOLUME I | ISSUE III

The Gonzalez Times The Official News Letter of the NJ District of Key Club

Division 14

Glossary Page 1…….. Edition Cover Page 2…….. Glossary Page 3…….. Officers Welcome Page 4…….. Club Feature Page 5…….. General Member Feature (Katy Shriner) Page 6…….. Spring Regional Training Conference Recap Page 7…….. Divisional Council Meetings Dates and Locations Page 8…….. Divisional & District Project Update Page 9…….. Divisional News Letter Release Timeline Page 10 ….. Outside Organizations: The American Red Cross Page 11 ….. Our Preferred Charities ( Service Partners ) Page 12 ….. Key Leader Page 13 ….. Annual Teen Summer Institute Page 14..... Board Contact Information Page 15 ..... Edition Summary

Welcome!

2015 - 2016 Officers of Division 14

Edison High School

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President Priyanka Patel Vice President Mansi Shah Secretary Hetal Lad Treasurer Harvinder Kaur Editor Priya Agarwal Webmaster Shyama Dave

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Elizabeth Key Club

Arthur L. Johnson Key Club       

President Kristina Geiger Vice President Brianna Lukasiewicz Secretary Georgia Starvakis Treasurer Kristen Adamowitz Editor Matt Gallo Editor Simone Sequeira Webmaster Zachary Chieco

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President Sarah Morton Vice President Ben Cook Secretary Francesca Colucci Secretary Emily Mordkovick Treasurer Megan Why Editor Felicia Mermer

President Aileen Salazar Vice President Tyler Nichols Secretary Martha Julemis Treasurer Luz Padilla Editor Jason Florez Webmaster Amy Sorto

JP Stevens Key Club

Westfield Key Club 

Co-President Sam Barrall Co-President Debby Cheng Vice President Amy Wu Secretary Winnie Ng Treasurer Patricia Santos Editor Vineeth Puli

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President Shreya Keshive Vice President Swathi Srinivasan Recording Secretary Matthew Seto Corresponding Secretary Soham Patel Treasurer Himanshu Patel Editor Zeel Patel Editor Courtney Zeng Webmaster Shukan Shah

Officers yet to be elected will be recognized in Volume 4

Club Feature

Outstanding General Member!

Katy Shriner Arthur L. Johnson High School Katy Shriner is a dedicated Key Clubber from Arthur L. Johnson. Each year she increased her community service hours significantly. In the 20142015 service year Katy had completed over 170 hours landing her the highest award possible for our school, the All Star award. She has attended the District Convention two years in a

row and plans on attending her senior year as well. She has also been to many other district events throughout the years including Key Leader. Katy's favorite Key Club event is when the club visits the preschool to teach lessions to the students on various different things.

She enjoys working with the children and this has influenced her to study education after high school. Katy shows all the aspects of what a great Key Clubber is.

- Kristina Geiger ALJ High School President

Pumping Up The Volume of Service Regional Training Conferences

Spring RTC May 16th “It was a good day. We learned a lot about how to keep things going in the summer and its nice to see everyone on the board again. When I met everyone at Key Leader, I found myself having problems feeling comfortable talking to them but now its almost becoming easy. Overall today was just another reminder of how much I love being a part of this club.”

- ALJ President

Upcoming Fall RTC Dates and Locations

Kristina Geiger

“I had a lot of fun! I got to talk to some familiar faces from DCON and meet new people. The workshops were informative and the food was good. I would recommend other officers to go” - ALJ Vice President Brianna Lukasiweicz

Dates and locations are subject to change 

Fall RTC South: September 12, 2015 ……………...West Deptford High School

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Fall RTC Central : September 13, 2015 ………….…….Phillipsburg High School

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Fall RTC North: September 19, 2015…………,,,………...Millburn High School

Didn’t get to attend the Spring RTCs? Don’t worry! You are cordially invited to attend the upcoming Fall RTCs on September 12th, 13th, and 19th. Regional Training Conferences are a great way for officers, general members, and club advisors to learn more about Key Club and the central role that each and every member plays in it. RTC’s encompass workshops that teach officers the information that they need to effectively lead their club into a successful service year. Everyone gets a chance to meet and interact with key clubbers from all over the state.

It is necessary for all officers to attend at least one RTC in order to be recognized at DCON!

Divisional Council Meetings Divisional Council Meetings are critical in Divisional Communication, this is why Division 14 will be holding monthly Divisional Meetings the second to last Saturday of each month from May to October, and on Sundays from October to March of 2016 ( unless other wise noted). All Club Officers must attend these monthly meetings; club committee heads and general members are also welcome.

At Divisional Council Meetings one officer from each club will be expected to give a 2-3 minute oral report on how their club is doing, whether or not their club has increased in size, what service and fundraising projects they have had since the least meeting, and anything else that they would like to let the division know. The report should be given by the member in attendance of the highest position (in most cases the Club President). Don’t worry! You do not have to memorize anything! This is not a homework assignment, a few bullet points will be enough.

Till September, meetings will be held at Magic Fountain Ice Cream and Grill at 300 Williamson Street, Elizabeth NJ 07202 at 12:30am. From October until March of 2016, meetings will be held at the Panera Bread in Woodbridge Plaza. ( Please be prompt ) I look forward to seeing you all there!

Meeting Date

Location

Rain Date

Sat. June 20th, 2015

Magic Fountain Ice Cream and Grill ( Elizabeth )

Sat. June 27th, 2015

Sat. July 18th , 2015

Magic Fountain Ice Cream and Grill ( Elizabeth )

Sat. July 25th , 2015

Sat. August 22nd, 2015

Magic Fountain Ice Cream and Grill ( Elizabeth )

Sat. August 29th, 2015

Sat. Sept. 19th, 2015

Magic Fountain Ice Cream and Grill ( Elizabeth )

Sat. Sept. 26th, 2015

Sun. October 18th, 2015 Panera Bread ( Woodbridge )

Sun. October 25th, 2015

Sun. Nov. 22nd, 2015

Panera Bread ( Woodbridge )

Sun. November 29th, 2015

Sun. Dec. 20th , 2015

Panera Bread ( Woodbridge )

Sun. December 27th , 2015

Sun. January 17th, 2016 Panera Bread ( Woodbridge )

Sun. January 24th, 2016

Sun. Feb. 21st, 2016

Panera Bread ( Woodbridge )

Sun. February 28th 2016

Sun. March 20th, 2016

Panera Bread ( Woodbridge )

Sun. March 27th, 2016

Dates, Times, and Locations are subject to change within a 3 week notice.

Officer Training Conferences Officer Training Conferences are where all club officers will receive their formal training and have a chance to get all unanswered questions answered. Officer Training Conferences will be held on the same days as Divisional Council Meetings but will be held after the DCM is done. After you read this news letter please text me the word “international”. OTC’s will be held in this form until 100% of Division 14 officers are trained. Officers whom have been trained are not required to stay for OTC’s after DCM’s. However you are all welcome to stay, eat ice cream and have fun with your Division for the afternoon.

Divisional Project Attention Division 14! Through the whole 2015-2016 Service year Division 14 will be raising funds for the March of Dimes Foundation for Premature Child Birth Research. A march of Dimes bucket will be placed at the entrance of all monthly Divisional Council Meetings, Officer Training Conferences and Regional Training Conferences. The division will be updated monthly on how much money it has raised so far.

Please Remember to Bring Change To “Spark Change�

- District Secretary Sarah Park

Event

Event Date

Money Collected

Spring Northern Regional Training Conference

5 / 9 / 2015

$13.40

May Divisional Council Meeting / OTC

5 / 30 / 2015

$8.53

June Divisional Council Meeting / OTC

6 / 20 / 2015

$14.38 Total Money Collected $36.31

NJ District Project This year, the New Jersey District of Key Club International Service Project is the New Jersey Federation of Food Banks. With 1 in 8 people in NJ struggling with hunger and 1.1 million people wondering where

their next meal is coming from, it is our job to offer our help. There are a plethora of ways in which we can serve this cause and make a difference in our community.

Through fundraising and volunteering, we can make a difference.

District Goals Fundraising: $90,077.85 Service Goal: 18,630

The Gonzalez Times News Letter Release

Outside Organizations The American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is an organization that provides compassionate care to those in need to achieve their goal of preventing and relieving suffering, around the world and in America.

On May 21st, 1881, Clara Barton and a few of her acquaintances founded the American Red Cross after first hearing of the Swissinspired global Red Cross network while visiting Europe succeeding the Civil War. The American Red Cross has five KEY service areas: Disaster Relief, Supporting America’s Military Families, Lifesaving Blood, Health and Safety Services, and International Services.

As a Key Clubber, there are many ways to help the American Red Cross. Fundraising is always essential to the success of any organization, and funds are always needed to help those in need.

You are encouraged to ask for support from local businesses, or individuals and groups in your local community. When fundraising, you may hold an individual event and submit the proceeds as a club, or ask for general request to use the American Red Cross Brand and fundraise directly to the American Red Cross.

With a focus to direct service, a Key Clubber can give blood or have their club host a blood drive. When hosting a blood drive, it is imperative that the club offers a suitable location, recruits and schedules donors, and publicizes the drive. Volunteers are always needed at these blood drives, from welcoming and signing in donors, to thanking and assisting donors in the refreshment and recovery station. Furthermore, a club could even host or take an American Red Cross class; classes range from first aid and CPR for students to disaster and international services training for adults.

These classes would be of extreme benefit to the community and the students, while being hosted by a Key Club!

It is also important to remember that even though your Key Club may not be able to host an event, or very few American Red Cross opportunities may arise near you, advocating is essential to the success of any organization. The use of social media, and first hand encouragement of others to get involved, can go a long way!

Elizabeth High School Key Club at one of their annual Blood Drives

THE NEW JERSEY DISTRICT OF Key Club International

Service Partners March of Dimes

UNICEF

Children’s Miracle Network

United Nation’s Children's Fund “ We help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies” - March of Dimes Mission Statement

The March of Dimes foundation works tirelessly to improve the health of premature babies. Funds donated to the foundation go towards birth defect prevention research. With discoveries like the polio vaccine, March of Dimes has had the ability to positively impact the infant mortality rate.

For five years, The K Family has partnered with UNICEF in their fight against maternal tetanus. The Eliminate Project centers on eradicating the mortal disease that is MNT from the world.

For only $1.80 one can save the life of a mother and all of her future children form a horrid fate.

This month, the World Health Organization’s Validation Survey confirmed that Mauritania has Eliminated MNT!

Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) is an international Organization that raises funds for children’s hospitals, medical research, and community awareness of children’s health issues. CMN sponsors hospitalized children, All CMN contributions aid in the purchasing of modern medical equipment, staff training, and life-saving research CMN provides health care for children whose parents can not afford to pay.

This year at NJ DCON, the New Jersey District of Key Club International will be recognizing all clubs whom reach the NJ Key Club individual goal . Clubs that go above in fundraising by raising the most money out of the whole district for one of our service partners will be called on stage and recognized District Convention.

NJ District Fundraising Goal March of Dimes ………………… $ 1,000.00 UNICEF ……………………………. $ 35,000.00 Children’s Miracle Network…… $ 750.00 NJ individual Club Fundraising Goals March of Dimes ………………… $ 190.00 UNICEF ……………………………. $ 1,925.90 Children’s Miracle Network…… $ 170.00

Key Leader Weekend December 2015

Imagine a weekend in the woods with about 65 Key Clubbers learning about service leadership and having fun while doing it – that is exactly what Key Leader is! This year, from December 4th-December 6th, Kiwanis is sponsoring their annual Key Leader in Camp Cross Roads in Port Murray, NJ! As mentioned, about 65 students join together for a weekend to learn about what it means to be a leader. From ropes courses to informative workshops, Key Leader is an overall amazing experience! At Key Leader you are able to meet teens from all over New Jersey who share a passion for service just like you! The friendships and bonds you form at Key Leader are incredible. The great thing is that not just Key Clubbers attend – students not in Key Club as well as 8th Graders can join in on the fun!

If a student has attended a Key Leader prior to this year, they are able to sign up as a Student Facilitator. At Key Leader, students break off into groups called “neighborhoods” and Student Facilitators are in charge of neighborhoods. The neighborhood will have to create their own mascots, posters, and will be taking part in team building activities together. The Student Facilitators will get a discounted price of about $115 of what would be $200 for non Key Clubbers and $175 for Key Clubbers. The money goes towards food, lodging and activities throughout the weekend. It is truly a life changing experience, and you get to meet so many amazing people!

If you have any questions about Key Leader, feel free to contact me or our Key Leader subcommittee chair, Josh Mariscal at ltg18.mariscal@gmail.com. I hope to see you there!

“Key Leader was an eye opening experience that helped cement my love for Key Club. We did many fun team building activities and learned about what it truly means to be a leader. I had so much fun and learned many valuable lessons while meeting amazing Key Clubbers and making lifetime memories that I will cherish forever!

- Amy Sorto Elizabeth High School— Upper Academy Key Club Editor

Annual Teen Summer Institute So what exactly is this?

Do you want to learn more about our district project and why it does what it does? The Community Food Bank of New Jersey will be holding its Annual Teen Summer Institute on July 29th. Join us for a day filled with fun and service as we attend Hunger Education Workshops, listen to Guest Speakers, socialize with other Teens and Key Clubbers who share a passion for the hunger cause, and volunteer in a FoodBank Warehouse!

When?

Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Time?

9AM – 3PM

Where?

Community Foodbank of NJ

Address?

31 Evans Terminal, Hillside, NJ 07205

Ages?

Cost?

14-18

Service Hours?

$25 Per Person

Registration and Fee Deadline?

6.0 hours (must attend entire day)

Friday, June 26th, 2015

Contact Laura Sodano, Hunger Action Coordinator lsodano@cfbnj.org

(908)355-3663, Ext. 279

Website: cfbnj.org

NJ KCI District Board Contact Information

Executive District Board District Governor Josie Suddeth……………..governor.suddeth@gmail.com District Secretary Sarah Park…………………...secretary.separk@gmail.com District Treasurer Bobbie Bottinger……..treasurer.boettinger@gmail.com District Editor David Guirgis………………………..editor.guirgis@gmail.com District Webmaster Shannon Peng……………webmaster.speng@gmail.com Your LTG Division 14 LTG Stephania Gonzalez Mena…....ltg14.gonzalez@gmail.com 908 - 977 - 3049

IMPORTANT

The Gonzalez Times Regional Training Conferences All clubs are REQUIRED to send all of their Officers for Official Training to ATLEAST ONE of the following Regional Training Conferences in order to be recognized at the District Convention at the end of their term. From 9am - 1pm Locations are Subject to Change! 

Fall RTC South: September 12, 2015 ……………...West Deptford High School

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Fall RTC Central : September 13, 2015 ………….…….Phillipsburg High School

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Fall RTC North: September 19, 2015…………,,,………...Millburn High School

Divisional Council Meeting July 18th Magic Fountain Ice Cream & Grill at 300 Williamson Street, Elizabeth NJ 07202 at 2:30 pm.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES! CMRF: 7th of Every Month Make sure to stay updated with the NJ District on Social Media with…

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Instagram: @NJKCDiv14

Upcoming District Events 

ICON 2015 (June 23rd—30th)……………………………….Indianapolis, Indiana

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Fall Rally: October 11, 2015……………….…….Great Adventures Jackson NJ

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Key Leader: December 2015……………………..Camp Lebanon, Lebanon NJ

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DCON: April 1-3, 2016…………………………..Ocean Place, Long Branch

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Please feel free to contact me with any questions, suggestions, or concerns. 

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