THE KEY TO DIVISION 23 2019-2020 | ISSUE VIII
NYDKC Division 23 Newsletter
Table of Contents: LTG Greeting - Page 2 Governor's Bulletin- Page 3 New York Minute - Page 4 Empire Key - Page 5 LTC 2020 - Page 6 Additional Info - Page 7 Fall Rally Recap - page 8 Service Spotlights - Page 9-10 Governor's and District Projects - Page 11 District Endorsed Projects and Int'l Partners - Page 12 Paperwork Chart - Page 13 Contact Info - Page 14 Social Media - Page 15
DECEMBER 2019 Written by Tatiana Solodova, Division 23 Lieutenant Governor
Lieutenant Governor's Greeting Hey Division 23! It’s almost winter break! It feels like Thanksgiving was just yesterday. I hope everyone enjoyed the time with their families. It’s the final push till the two weeks off, so hang in there and push through. I’m going on a week-long Caribbean cruise. I’m excited to disconnect and relax. Let me know what you’re plans are over break! Now let’s get down to business. Dues were due on December 1, 2019. Many clubs have not submitted dues, so make sure you do so as soon as possible. If 11 dues are not submitted by February 1, 2020, your club will be suspended and you will have to pay a $100 suspension fee. Additionally, please stay on top of your paperwork. Some clubs still haven’t turned in their ERFs and many are missing MRFs from November and past months. Check the paperwork chart to see what you are missing! Lastly, in March I’ll be retiring from my position as LTG and I will need a successor. If you are interested or have someone in mind please let me know ASAP. I will help guide you leading up to elections in January and I will let you know all about the position before you take it. That’s it for now!
Yours in Service, Tatiana Solodova Lt. Governor
Governor's Bulletin
New York Minute Every month, Governor Camille posts the New York Minute on the NYDKC youtube channel. Check it out to see what NYDKC was up to throughout the fall in the November issue. https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=0AG4a22RGIk
Empire Key Check out the most recent edition of the Empire Key! https://issuu.com/nydistrictkeyclub/docs/septoct You can submit articles here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6QLDXOKocFtWvicnEVf9MCVLbebQFDKYkMNvIekhUGdchg/viewform
LTC 2020 The 2020 Leadership Training Conference is taking place at the Desmond Hotel in Albany from 3/27-2/29. The cost is $300.00 per Key Club Member and $335 per Key Club adviser. The priority registration deadline is 2/21 and the final registration deadline is 3/2. Check out the Website for more information: https://nydkc.org/ltc/ Those running for higher office and the LTG elect will have to sign up separately from your club.
Running for Office Election for the 2020-2021 Division 23 Lt. Governor will be held in January. If you or anyone in your club is interested in running please contact me ASAP. I'm here to assist in the process and guide you as much as I can. Lt. Governors are responsible for keeping in contact with all the clubs in our area. As LTG, you will be in charge of completing monthly paperwork and attending a few board meetings throughout the year This is an incredibly rewarding and helpful experience and I encourage all those interested to let me know!
Winter Service Project Ideas: Caroling at a nursing home Bell ringing for the salvation army Making cards Toy or food drive for the holidays
Awards Booklet Check out the Awards Booklet here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_T2gRgEnnCYMmtXZEpfVXoyU1EzOF9x dlJuSlh4MWtoQUdF/view
Dues Submission February 1st: If dues aren't submitted by this date, the club will be suspended and will have to pay a $100 suspension to be reactivated.
Upcoming Events LTG Elections: in January, date and location TBD, LTC 2020 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany - 3/27-3/29
Fall Rally Recap Western Fall Rally 2019 was a great experience for all Key Clubbers throughout Western NY. We got to meet a lot of people from our area and the overnight experience allowed us to get to know each other even better and to bond. Each LTG ran a workshop and as our service project, we made cards for people for Thanksgiving. We concluded the night with a 2 hour long game of hide-andseek in the high school. It was a great opportunity for all the Key Clubbers and it was nice to get away for a weekend!
Service Spotlights Brighton High School Key Club - Division 23 On November 22, 2019, I attended the Circle K Seneca Division November Potluck run by Seneca Division Lieutenant Governor Coehl Gleckner. This was my first Circle K event and I enjoyed every minute of it. Since it was the weekend before Thanksgiving, we spent the first hour getting to know each other and eating food. I had the pleasure of seeing and talking to Kiwanis Governor Joe Ruggiero and his First Lady. Additionally, I got to see a lot of Circle Kers I hadn’t seen in a while and those I hadn’t met before. We did a raffle as a fundraiser and for the service project, we made bookmarks and alphabet letters for teachers. We used all sorts construction paper and our artistic abilities to make the book marks. For the letters, we each were assigned a letter of the alphabet and we made posters with a capital and lower case letter and a picture of something that starts with that letter. Even for me, who has no artistic ability, it was a fun and rewarding activity and I can’t wait for teachers to use the letters we made. I can’t wait for the next circle K divisional I get to go to! -LTG Tatiana Solodova
Service Spotlights … Cont. Ogdensburg Key Club - Division 24 The annual key club talent show is one of our biggest fundraising events. We invite some of our most talented individuals to perform and compete for the top 3 spot’s in both a elementary and high school division. This year we had 13 acts, and it was one of our most successful crowds we had in a while. We had many singers, musicians, dancers, and our very own Noelle Dutch performing a comedy ASMR act. The show was also surprised with a quick intermission act from our club’s treasurer, Sloane Ryan, and board member, Cadence Payne. The judges had a very hard decision on their hands, but they finally found three winners from each category. The first place winner won $50 and a trophy while second and third were awarded with trophies. The club members worked very hard at making the show such a success, and the profits proved this. Now, we will be able to send even more members down to the Kiwanis Leadership and Training Conference in Albany to better their skills. - President Anton Skamperle
Calhoun Key Club - Division 5 On Wednesday, November 20th, Calhoun Key Club created a Thanksgiving Tree to go in our school cafeteria. Members were encouraged to write quotes on leaves that spread positivity, express thankfulness, or promote kindness. On Friday, November 22, our members came together to put the art up on the cafeteria wall. I am really glad that I got participate in this project, personally, and was able to help contribute to our school spirit. - D5 Lieutenant Governor Katie Ferrugia
Westmoreland Key Club - Division 19 This November was Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and The Westmoreland Key Club wanted to Raise Money for the Alzheimer’s Association. A small group of members came up with the idea of having a pajama/hat day and presented it to the rest of the club. The Key club had everyone who wanted to wear pajamas donate a dollar on the 15th and everyone who wanted to wear a hat donate on the 26th. Westmoreland Key club was able to raise $217 to go towards finding a cure for Alzheimer’s.
Governor's Project This year's governor's project is the New York Chapter of the Special Olympics. Special Olympics New York is an all inclusive athletic opportunity. Athletes with intellectual disabilities have the opportunity to challenge themselves in fair and even competition. Win or lose, they develop their own character, make friends and find unknown wells of determination within themselves. Special Olympics pushes the message of inclusion, which is something that everyone can get behind. Website: https://www.specialolympics-ny.org/
District Project Thank you to everyone who voted on the New York District project for the 2019-2020 service year. I am happy to announce that this year's District Project is Project Semicolon! This is a charity for mental health and suicide prevention. It's mission is to provide more resources to help prevent suicide. Website: https://projectsemicolon.com/
President's Project
This year' International project is the Eliminate Project. It's focus is to help raise money for maternal and nenatal tetnus. Website: https://sites.kiwanis.org/kiwanis/en/theeliminateproject/ho me.aspx
Fundraising Goal: $200,000 % to Goal: 39.5%
Service Goal: 120,000 hours % to Goal: 49.35%
$15,000 from the Governor's and District Projects and $3,500 from each District Endorsed Project
District Endorsed Projects Pediatric Trauma Center: The Pediatric Trauma Center is one of New York District’s Endorsed Projects. It provides funds and staff needed to care for children suffering from trauma. Trauma takes the lives of thousands of kids this year and about 25% of these deaths could be prevented. Website: http://nydkc.org/pediatric.html Lyme Disease Foundation: The Lyme Disease Foundation is one of New York District's Endorsed Projects. Lyme disease is a terrible disease which can affect someone's brain in many ways. This foundation helps raise money to pay for medical treatment for children. Website: http://www.kiwanis-ny.org/lyme/
Kamp Kiwanis: Kamp Kiwanis is one of New York District's Endorsed Projects. It's a summer camp for special needs children between 8-14 years old. Each child is payed for with money that is raised, so children are able to enjoy a fun and affordable experience. Webstie: http://nydkc.org/kamp.html
International Partners The Thirst Project: The Thirst Project is an official partner of Key Club International. It focuses on raising money to provide clean water to children all over the world. In many underdeveloped countries, women and children have to take hours out of their day in order to get water which, in the end, isn’t even clean. As a result of this organization, more children will be able to go to school and get an education. Website: https://www.thirstproject.org/
Landscape Structures: Landscape Structures is a partner of Key Club International. It’s focused on building play and playground areas for children all around the world. They organize the Legacy of Play Contest every year where winners receive $25,000 to help fund the building of a playground. Each playground is special and unique. Website: https://www.playlsi.com/en/our-story/company/partnershipsmemberships/kiwanis-international/
Paperwork Chart
Most clubs have NOT turned in dues. Please get those in ASAP. The ERF was officially due on September 1st. Arcadia, Mount Morris, and Webster Schroeder still need to fill out their ERF. Please remind club secretaries to fill out a monthly report form (MRF) for every month. MRFs help the district run smoothly, and if your club fills our each MRF properly throughout the service year, you could win a Perfect Paperwork Award! Remember, MRFs are due on the 10th of each month. They should be turned in from the 1st to the 10th for the previous month. In addition to MRFs, please fill out the FRF after each fundraiser your club holds.
Contact Info Division 23 LTG: Tatiana Solodova division23@nydkc.org Governor: Camille Brock - governor@nydkc.org Secretary: Linna Cheung - secretary@nydkc.org Treasurer: Anthony Lim - treasurer@nydkc.org External Executive Assistant: Jaron Belmore belmorejaron2020@gmail.com Internal Executive Assistant: TIffany Chen qiantingc1030@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Angelo Lontok - editor@nydkc.org Webmaster: Ramisa Azad - webmaster@nydkc.org Circle K LTG: Coehl Gleckner coehl.gleckner@nycirclek.org Fingerlakes Kiwanis LTG: Roger Awe roger.awe@rochesteroptical.com Genesee Kiwanis LTG: Ron Palmer rdp0614@yahoo.com KCRs: Andrea Doyle - andrea.doyle4@gmail.com and Betsy Vinton - bvinton@harleyschool.org NYDKC District Administrator: John Goldstein nydkca@fronteir.net NYDKC Assistant Administrators: Jason Steiner ianjs@aol.com and Michael Berthel - mjberthel@gmail.com
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