Parsippany Hills High School’s
KEY NOTES Volume I Issue II | April 2014
Inside This Issue: A Message from our LTG A Message from our LTG Candidate Interview Senior Citizen Dinner Key Information Final Remarks
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A Message From Our New LTG:
Dear New Jersey District, It is with immense excitement and honor that I introduce myself as the Lieutenant Governor of Division 20 for the 2014-2015 service year. My name is Aleena Kazmi and I am currently a junior at Parsippany High School. These past three years as an involved Key Club member have taught me the importance of service and giving back to the community. After these three years of building a family outside of my home, I can truthfully and gladly state that Key Club has taken over my life.
As a freshman, I further immersed myself in the club as club editor, drawn by the immeasurable impact of this organization. Successfully putting a smile on someone’s face every single day of the year, each individual member has a huge impact in bettering an unfortunate life. It is this astounding discovery that made me aspire to play a larger role and make my mark on this earth. In this coming year, I hope to work with all of you to accomplish my goals as well yours in order to truly elevate the New Jersey District to new heights.
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Just so you can get to know me as a person and not a name, outside of Key Club, I serve my community through my Girl Scout troop and by volunteering at Morristown Memorial Hospital. While my outlets for service are vast, a lot of my time is devoted to school as well. Most days, you can find me stressing over the next big test or cramming long into the night. ● ● ● ● ● ● ●
I have a passion for music and spend the majority of the fall season playing the flute in my school’s marching band. On a more serious note, I understand the magnitude of what is expected of me in this coming service year as Lieutenant Governor, but I am more than willing to take on the challenge. My goals for this coming year include:
Having dues paid by the Early Bird deadline Having clubs participate in District events such as Fall Rally and DCON Increasing individual club participation in Divisional events Improving communication and connections between clubs within Division 20 Training all officers by Fall Rally and making sure they fulfill all duties throughout the year Holding more than one divisional events and at least one interdivisional event Building a new K-Family club in the district
My main focus is you, the clubs of my division. Your goals are my goals and so please never hesitate to contact me with questions, concerns, and new ideas! I’m always open to new suggestions and I have no doubt that if we all work together this coming year, then we can achieve greatness. I am ready to devote my time to bringing my division to the top, and that includes always being available for contact.
I am easily reachable on Facebook, my phone - through text or call, and will always readily answer any emails! I look forward to meeting you all very soon! Yours in Caring and Service,
Aleena Kazmi
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Introducing a Candidate for District Treasurer: Mabel Zhang
Why did you plan on running for District Treasurer? I’ve always been really good with numbers, and as a club treasurer I gained so much insight as to how to maintain a budget and keep lists in order. As an active member, I’ve brought about many changes and learned skills, and if elected, I can bring my skills to a whole new level.
How has your experience been running? I was honestly so nervous the week before, because caucusing and campaigning seemed really intimidating. I eventually got the hang of things, and I even rapped in order to liven up the atmosphere during caucusing. I wanted to do something that showed creativity and enthusiasm. How do you manage time between Key Club and your other extracurriculars? Time management has definitely been a very important skill I have retained. As I stated during caucusing, I am president of other clubs, but I am willing to invest myself in Key Club more so than my other extracurriculars. I believe that I can do so many more things with Key Club, and that is why I prioritize it above other things.
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1 Key Club
250 plates 7 containers of cheese 20 jars of sauce 3 platters of pasta 200 napkins 300 cold cups 34 student volunteers 15 tables 98-100 happy Seniors 1 “Shrek� performance
1 Successful Senior Citizen Dinner Key Notes - April 2014 - Volume I Issue II - Page V
Recaps and Reminders
Our Key Club immediatepast executive board, on April 24, served as guest speakers at the Kiwanis breakfast meeting. There, they informed the Kiwanis members about our yearly activities, including Halloween at the Hills, Fall Rally, and District Convention.
Morristown-Beard, the newest addition to Division 20, is holding a Key Club carnival on May 10th from 11-3. We encourage everyone to attend, as all proceeds are going towards our state project, the Eliminate Project. The Children’s Institute Walk for a Lifetime will be on Sunday, May 4th, at Verona Park. Registration begins at 10AM, the walk at 12PM. Details here: http://tcischool.donorpages. com/WalkforaLifetime2014/ Key Notes - April 2014 - Volume I Issue II - Page VI
Feel Free to Contact our Executive Board:
Important Reminders: Eastlake Babysitting (May 7) CSH Cards will be mailed out this Friday, May 2nd Candy for Teacher Appreciation Week is due on May 6th The Relay for Life will be held on Saturday, May 31st, at Smith Field. Check Facebook, Twitter, and your PTHSD email for updates
President: Stephanie Datri Contact at: smdatri15@pthsd.net Vice President: Lindsey Magbitang Contact at: amagbitang15@pthsd.net Treasurer: Rebecca Ho Contact at: rho15@pthsd.net Corres. Secretary: Ryan Stensgaard Contact at: rnstensgaard15@pthsd.net Recording Secretary: Patricia Kou Contact at: pjkou16@pthsd.net Editor: Vanessa Ting Contact at: vhting17@pthsd.net Editor: Arpan Bhavsar Contact at: abhavsar15@pthsd.net Historian: Catherine Mow Contact at: cjmow15@pthsd.net Historian: Kim Aldana Contact at: kmaldana15@pthsd.net
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