August 27 2015 | VOLUME I | ISSUE V “The road to success is always under construction.” - Lily Tomlin
The Gonzalez Times The Official News Letter of the NJ District of Key Club
Division 14
Table of Contents Page 1…….. Edition Cover Page 2…….. Table of Contents Page 3…….. Division 14 Memo Page 4…….. Governor’s Blog Update Page 5…….. Club Feature ( Elizabeth High School ) Page 6…….. The eLEMONate Challenge Page 7…….. K-Family Picnic Recap Page 8 ….. Service Partners Page 9 ….. Co- Sponsors and Vision Partners Page 10 ….. Key Leader Page 11 ….. Key Leader Cont. Page 12 ..... Fall Rally Page 13 ..... Fall Rally Cont. Page 14 ..... NJ District and Public Relation Resources Page 15 ..... Fall Regional Training Conferences Page 16 ..... Important Executive Board Update Page 17 ..... Annual Teen Summer Institute Recap Page 18 ..... DCM and OTC Schedule & Divisional Project Update Page 19 ..... International Convention Amendments Page 20 ..... International Convention Amendments Cont. Page 21 ..... NJ District Board of Trustees Contact Information Page 22 ..... Edition Summary
DIVISION 14 Arthur L. Johnson High School Edison High School Elizabeth High School John F. Kennedy Memorial High School John P. Stevens High School Westfield High School Rahway High School
Dear Division 14, As summer vacation starts to come to a close, us Key Clubbers start to get ready for another great year of service. Listed bellow are a few of the things club officers should start preparing for September. 1) Start Planning a Freshmen Orientation ( remember that freshmen are KEY!!) 2) Create Posters / Flyers that will help gather interest in your schools. 3) Plan out committees, and establish committee chairs. The club president will be the one to appoint chairs, however the Vice President should oversee the committee system. For example class committees ( freshmen, sophomore, junior, senior ) 4) Brainstorm a list of service projects / fundraisers that you would like to do through the year and submit them for approval to your school board. 5) Submit for approval the Fall Rally Trip to Six Flags Great Adventure as soon as possible! 6) If attending Fall Rally ( which all of you should ) , reserve the busses for the trip As always please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Yours in Caring and Service,
Stephania Gonzalez STEPHANIA GONZALEZ MENA
2015-2016 Division 14 Lieutenant Governor
Governor’s Blog NJ District Governor Josie Suddeth Published by Josie on July 26th, 2015.
Hello New Jersey Key Clubbers! I hope you are all having fantastic summers that are filled with service! Several important events have just happened so you can find recaps below! ICON 2015 was so much fun! All attendees learned a lot, strengthened their leadership skills, bonded with Key Clubbers and Kiwanis Family members from our district and the world, and more! Highlights included the Kiwanis Family Baseball Game, Key Club Opening Session, Kiwanis Opening and Closing Sessions, Cedar Point Amusement Park, and the Indianapolis Zoo! It was so cool to be with Kiwanis Family members as we celebrated Kiwanis’ 100th Birthday! Two amendments to our bylaws were passed during House of Delegates. These amendments need to be approved by Kiwanis International first so I will be sure to blog about the updates as soon as they are official. NJ K-Family members also had successful International Board Elections. Lance Incitti will be a three year Kiwanis International Trustee starting October 1st and Devin Sun will be a Key Club International Trustee until July 2016. Devin will be serving the Pacific Northwest, Carolinas, and Missouri-Arkansas Districts of Key Club International. I strongly recommend attending ICON 2016 in Atlanta! We already have exciting excursions planned and it is sure to be an exciting convention! Our International Trustee for the 2015-2016 Service Year was assigned to us recently. Kacie Hines of the Alabama District will be our trustee! I am super excited about this! Kacie and I have some goals in place that will have a positive impact on all members in our district. Her introduction letter will be on her blog on the district website which she will update periodically throughout the year soon. Kacie has a rich history in the Kiwanis Family. Kacie’s mom is a member of the Kiwanis Committee of the Alabama District of Key Club International so she has been attending K-Family events since she was little. Before becoming a trustee, Kacie was the Alabama District Webmaster for the 2012-2013 service year, Alabama District Media Tech and Technology Committee Chair for the 2013-2014 service year, and a Distinguished District Governor for the 2014-2015 service year! Some fun facts about Kacie are that she just learned how to ride a bike last week and she owns every Audrey Hepburn movie that she ever starred in! Please reach out to her if you have any questions regarding the international level of Key Club. About two weeks ago I was in Indianapolis with the rest of the International Council (the International Board and all the District Governors) for Leadership Conference! There we were able to discuss goals with our trustees, learn more leadership techniques, and grow as people! I had a lot of fun seeing the International Council again and setting goals with Kacie. Many LTGs have been holding DCMs and trainings throughout the summer. Make sure you stay in the loop of what your LTG is doing so you definitely be ready for when school comes around. Please be sure to contact me or your LTG with any questions and I look forward to seeing you at upcoming district events! Yours in Caring and Service, Josie Suddeth 2015-2016 New Jersey District Governor
The Elemonate Challenge Remember last summer when everyone was pouring buckets of ice cold water on their heads in support of ALS and each person nominated 3 other people to do the same challenge? You could either accept the challenge and also donate $10 (or more), or deny the challenge and donate $100. This summer, the Pacific Northwest District of Key Club has kick started a new challenge called the Elemonate Challenge to support the Eliminate Project. In order to take part in this challenge, you just need Âź of a lemon and a camera or phone with video capabilities. Once you start the video, say your name and who you were nominated by, and nominate 3 other people (or organizations). Then on the count of 3, bite into the lemon and chew it fully through. When completed, we ask that you donate at least $1.80 towards the Eliminate Project. $1.80 is enough for a series of 3 vaccinations to save a mother and all of her future babies from Maternal Neonatal Tetanus, or MNT. MNT takes the life of a newborn child every 11 minutes. On August 15th, the New Jersey District Board of Trustees participated in the Elemonate Challenge at their second board meeting of their terms. The New Jersey District Board of Trustees was nominated by Governor Josie Suddeth when she was at LeadCon and we decided to nominate all Key Clubbers in the entire New Jersey District. The Eliminate Project has been a large part of the K-Family in the past few years, especially in the New Jersey District of Key Club.
We challenged you to accept the Elemonate Challenge so cut up a lemon, grab a few friends, video your challenge, nominate a few friends, and then donate! Enjoy that sour lemon!!
YOU, New Jersey Key Clubber, have been nominated for the ELEMONATE Challenge! Watch the NJ District Board take on the challenge in the video.
K - Family Picnic Recap Aktion Club / K Kids / Key Club / Circle K / Kiwanis
On June 19th, the K-Family got together for a time of fun and service at the annual K-Family Picnic hosted by Circle-K. Together, K-Kids, Key Club, Circle K,, and Kiwanis we cleaned the beach and had a great time doing it. Afterwards, K-Family members engaged in multiple competitions and fun activities . These included a sand castle building competition, volleyball tournament, water balloon toss ( which actually lasted for about two seconds and then turned into a water balloon fight ) , and the pieing of Circle-K Board Members was the perfect closing for the event. This is definitely a recommendable event for next year, we had a lot of fun while helping make our community into a more beautiful place.
“ The K-Family Picnic was fun for all. The Suns Rays were almost as strong as the bond between the branches of the K-Family and believe me it was hot! ” Josie Suddeth NJ District Governor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “ The K-Family Picnic was truly an our standing time; being able to spend time with amazing people and also doing a service project truly made me remember how great doing service projects was” Josh Mariscal Div.18 Lieutenant Governor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ “ I had a great time helping clean up the beach while getting to know other kfamily members” Brianna Lukasiewicz ALJ KC Vice President
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
THE NEW JERSEY DISTRICT OF Key Club International
Vision Partners Nickelodeon “The Big Help” For Three Years, Nickelodeon “The Big Help” has partnered with Kiwanis International to aid in service, education, environmental issues, and physical health. Nickelodeon the big help efforts include the Halo Awards program and Day of Play. You can learn more about these at nick.com/thebighelp and pro-social.nick.com.
Landscape Structures
U.S Army
Since 1971, Kiwanis International has partnered with Landscape Structures to bring innovative playground equipment to communities, especially on its signature day of service.
Through the happenings of Key Leader Weekend, U.S Army soldiers serve as teamwork section facilitators. Also offering the U.S Army’s march2suces; a free online course designed for high school students to improve their performance on standardized exams.
Co-Sponsors The Hershey Company focuses on engaging Key Club members with Hershey’s Track and Field Games. Hershey’s Track and Field Games influences children in ages 9 to 14 by teaching them to develop healthy life style choices.
Rustic Pathways is a global leader in providing exceptional international education and service programs for students with over 130 programs in 20 countries. Through their partnership with Key Club International Rustic Pathways provide individuals an opportunity to provide great service in their communities and in the world.
Key Leader: a
REGISTER HERE Be sure to visit key-leader.org for news and information regarding Key Lead- er!
weekend leadership
program for today's young leaders. This life - changing event focuses on service leadership as the first, most meaningful leadership development
experi-
A Key Leader will learn important lesson of leadership; it’s from helping others succeed. Learn about the inner workings of effective leadership! Make connections and lasting friendships with the people you meet! Registration is $175 by November 20 , with a late fee of $25 if you register after this date. Students who have attended Key Leader before
may apply to become a
student facilitator; their registration will cost $115. December Key Leader is open to high school
- age non - Key Clubbers
and Key Clubbers alike! Contact Kiwanis Key Leader Chair Barrie Werfel
at
njdawerfel@aol.com
and New
Jersey’s Key Leader Ambassador
Kiana Lim
kianalim009@gmail.com
at for more
details about this amazing event!
the most
Key Leader Weekend December 2015
Key Leader Registration is now OPEN! To sign up, go to Key-leader.org, click register and go to Crossroads Camp Dec 4-6, 2015.
Registration Steps 1)
http://www.key-leader.org/Home.aspx
2)
Click register on he right side of the screen
3)
Click “filter by”...look for the “state”
4)
Click “select state/providence”...look for “New Jersey - site: Crossroads Camp Port Murray NJ December 4-6, 2015
5)
Click register
6)
Scroll all the way down
7)
Click on December 4-6, 2015 Crossroads Camp Port Murray NJ
8) Follow the onscreen instructions More information on the registration process will be sent out soon. Please remember that spots this year are limited therefore I encourage all of you to register soon for a great weekend full of fun, leadership training, and friendship building. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
IMPORTANT District Executive Board Update On August 15th, 2015 at the August District Board Meeting of the New Jersey District Board of Trustees, there was a change made to the District Executive Board. We have a new District Secretary for the 2015-2016 service year. Immediate Past Lieutenant Governor of Division 11
Farwa Shakeel has rejoined our District
Board as District Secretary. Bellow her letter of introduction so you can all get to know more about her and her goals for this year. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Salutations, Kiwanis Family! It is my honor and pleasure to introduce myself as your 2015-2016 New Jersey District Secretary! I have been in Key Club since my freshman year and have served as Club President of Piscataway High School Key Club and Lieutenant Governor of Division 11 in the past. At the end of District Convention 2015, I was humbled to receive the Robert F.. Lucas Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Award, one of the highest honors I have ever received. I am so excited to bring my enthusiasm and love for Key Club at the District level and serve all of you as best as I can. I have dreamed of being an executive officer for the district board since I attended my first District Convention in 2013. It was then that I realized how Key Club is much more than just another volunteer organization; I knew that I was part of something much bigger than myself and am still in awe of how much Key Clubbers are able to accomplish. With that being said, I would like to assist all Key Clubs accomplish great things and achieve their fullest potential. Some of my goals for this service year include:
Making communication between clubs and the District Board as easy as possible, including making my contact information available to all clubs and Lieutenant Governors.
Working with the District Webmaster to ensure that all district resources are easily accessible on the website Ensure that as many clubs as possible are sending Club Monthly Report Forms to their respective Lieutenant Governors Working with the District Board to organize and execute a district-wide project Making this service as enjoyable as possible! I look forward to a service year full of great service and success! Please do not hesitate to contact me for any questions! Yours in Caring and Service,
Farwa Shakeel
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. 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
August Divisional Council Meeting / OTC
8 / 22 / 2015
$ 8.29 Total Money Collected $44.62
Divisional Council Meetings & Officer Training Conference Calendar Meeting Date Sat. Sept. 19th, 2015
Location
Rain Date
Magic Fountain Ice Cream and Grill 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 ***
September DCM has been postponed to Rain date September 26th!
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
Fall RTC Central : September 13, 2015 ………….…….Phillipsburg High School
Fall RTC North: September 19, 2015…………,,,………...Millburn High School
Make sure to stay updated with the NJ District on Social Media with…
Twitter: @njkeyclub Instagram: @njkeyclub Make sure to stay updated with Division 14 with…
Divisional Council Meeting September 26th Magic Fountain Ice Cream & Grill at 300 Williamson Street, Elizabeth NJ 07202 at 12:30 pm.
IMPORTANT DEADLINES! CMRF: 7th of Every Month
Fall Rally Early Registration is now OPEN!
Instagram: @NJKCDiv14
Key Leader Registration is now OPEN! Upcoming District Events
Fall Rally: October 11, 2015.…….Great Adventures Jackson NJ
Key Leader: December 4-6, 2015…………...…..Camp Lebanon, Lebanon NJ
DCON: April 1-3, 2016…………………………..Ocean Place, Long Branch
Please email me pictures and anything else you would like to post on the Division News Letter to the email listed below. I would love to feature your clubs on any of the Divisional social media cites!
Feel free to contact me with any questions, suggestions, or concerns.
Email: Ltg14.gonzalez@gmail.com Website: http://thegonzaleztimes.wix.com/division14 Remind: text ( @njkcdiv14 ) to ( 81010 ) - to receive divisional updates and reminders
International Convention Bylaw Amendments Every Year at the Key Club International Convention, amendments to the bylaws of Key Club International are presented and voted on at the House of Delegates. At this years convention in Indiana, three amendments were adopted . However these amendments are not absolute until they are reviewed and approved by Kiwanis International.. Below at the adopted amendments.
Amendment I ARTICLE V. ORGANIZING AND CHARTERING OF CLUBS Section 1 A Key Club may be established in a high school or community-based organization that does not have a
chartered Key Club upon petitioning Key Club International.
Amendment II ARTICLE VI. CLUB OPERATIONS Section 1. The recognized officers of each Key Club shall be the president, one or more vice presidents, the secretary, the treasurer, the editor, the
webmaster or technology associated position and one director
from each class. These officers shall constitute the board of directors of the club and shall have such duties as shall be prescribed in the club and/or district bylaws. All officers shall be active members in good standing of the club. Section 2. The president, vice president(s), secretary, treasurer, bulletin editor, and
webmaster or technology
associated position of the club should be elected at a meeting in February. These officers-elect shall serve as observing members of the board of directors from February to May in order to become more familiar with the administration of the club and shall take office in May, service for 3 one year or until their successors are duly elected. The outgoing president and secretary shall promptly certify to the Key Club International director the names of the newly elected officers.
Amendment III ARTICLE IX. DISTRICTS Section 6. The officers of each district shall be the district governor, one lieutenant governor for each division of the district, the secretary, the treasurer, (or the secretary- 6 treasurer), the bulletin editor (where applicable),
the webmaster or technology associated position (where applicable), and such other non-voting officers as called for in the district bylaws. These officers shall constitute the board of the district and shall have such duties as prescribed in the district bylaws. Each officer shall be an active member in good standing. Section 8. The district officers shall be elected at the annual district convention in the manner prescribed in the district bylaws except in such cases where bylaws call for lieutenant governor elections at prescribed divisional caucuses prior to the annual convention. In the case of the bulletin editor and webmaster or
technology associated position ,the district shall have the prerogative of appointing or electing them. They shall begin their official duties immediately following induction and shall serve for one year or until
their successors are duly elected.
NJ KCI District Board Contact Information
Executive District Board District Governor Josie Suddeth……………..governor.suddeth@gmail.com District Secretary Farwa Shakeel……………...secretary.shakeel@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