september newsletter
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This is the New York District Division 18's September Newsletter. It is full of useful information so make sure you read it through.TRANSCRIPT
New York District
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’ Fundraising Report Forms, please do them. But, more importantly, please send in proof. I’m sure you’ll be reading more about that in Emily’s article. If not and you have any questions, please contact me. The Fall Rally is October 30th and of now will cost $5 per person at the door. However, if you preorder them by giving your name to me your ticket will only be $4 and you will be put into a door prize. I see this as a win-win, so I highly suggest pre-ordering.
The year is unfortunately a little more than half over nevertheless, we can take this division in any direction we see best but catch the word, WE. I know I’m Lt. Governor but I really do feel like everyone deserves a say in what we do. So just remember to visit the Division Facebook Group and Division Webpage and cast your vote or voice your opinionn. Don’t forget, if you have any questions feel free to contact me via email, mail, phone, text, Facebook, or whatever else is convient for you. Have a great school year!
Hey, Division 18, now that the school year has started and people are starting to get back into the swing of things I just have a few reminders and requests. The first is to fill out all Monthly Report Forms, especially if you missed one or two over the summer. One can always go back and fill them out; however, they are due the seventh of every month. As I said before make sure you forward me your email receipt from the District so I can make sure you do not have to resubmit forms. (I know how much that is hated and I really do not blame you.)
My second request is to try to have at least one member from your clubs present at all of my divisionals. Unfortunately, I know this isn’t always possible, but it really does make my day when I receive emails, texts, calls, Facebook messages, and other means of communication from Key Club members. So, when I say “if you ever have any questions do not hesitate to ask”, I truly, sincerely mean it.
Division 18’s Key Points 3636 WOODVIEW TRACE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 USA 1-800-KIWANIS FAX 1-317-879-0204
Upcoming Events!
Fall Rally
October 30th
Rensselaer HS
1-5 pm
Equinox
November
More information to
come
Division
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“We get to make a living; we give to make a life.”
~Winston Churchill
By: Lt. Governor Sarah Brady
New York District Key Club Division 18
SERVICE
LEADERSHIP
Governor’s Greeting Governor Domenick Pesce
Division 18’s Key Points
“A person’s true wealth is the good he or she does in the world.” ~Mohammaed
leadership
inclusiveness
caring
character
building
Hey New York District Key Club, For those of you new to Key Club this year, my name is Domenick Pesce and I will be serving as your New York District Key Club Governor. I would like to warmly welcome you all to this 2011-2012 service year. Whether you are a Freshman new to Key Club, or veteran member, I’m sure this school year will provide us all with great opportunities for service! I have served in the Kiwanis family for the past 6 years at my home club of East Meadow High School in Long Island, New York. My job as Governor for the New York District consists of serving you, the Key Clubbers of the state in any way that I can. I facilitate Lieutenant Governors and District Board Officers to make the District run smoothly and successfully. As the school year begins Key Club becomes a lot busier than usual. Your clubs will begin to plan their own service projects and fundraisers. I encourage you all to get involved in not only your home club events, but Divisionals and Divisional Projects as well. Be connected throughout Key Club in the club, Division, and District level. The Governors Project also offers clubs to perform a more unique kind of service. This year’s Governor's Project is called “Music and Art Within our Hearts”. It simply advocates and encourages the planning of service projects or fundraising that somehow involves or promotes the music and the arts. With the economy in its current condition, and school administrators cutting left and right, students are beginning to lose out on things such as music, arts, and even Key Clubs! This is an opportune time to show your teachers, parents, and administrators how much extracurricular events mean to you as well as all of the good they accomplish. Finally, please stay in contact with the District by subscribing to our email list at www.nydkc.org, as well as the Official NYDKC Facebook Group (on.fb.me/meTPeC), what are you waiting for? Go to the homepage and subscribe! Encourage your Key Club friends to subscribe as well. I’m extremely excited to be working with so many of you this year and wish you all of the best luck in your school, SATs, college applications, and of course Key Club. Inspire to have an exceptional year!
My name is Daniel Ivan Lin, your District Secretary for the 2011-2012 service year. I'd first like to
welcome you back from your summer vacation and hope that all of you enjoyed yourselves over the
past two months. For those of you whose clubs were inactive during the summer, welcome back to
another year of action packed Key Club fun! Though it has only been a month, it is important that
you transition back into Key Club as soon as you can. As simple as it may seem, there are many
things to keep in mind. First, it is important that your club submits paperwork. For those clubs that
were inactive during the summer, it is important that you submit a Monthly Report Form (due on
the seventh of each month). For those inactive months, because a club is still required to submit a
blank Monthly Report Form, you still need to submit one. Second, for those clubs that have not
held elections or have not been able to obtain the contact information of their club officers, please
make sure to submit the Election Report Form as soon as possible. A deadline has been set for all
Election Report Forms and that date is Friday, October 7th, 2011. Please remember to save the date!
I hope that the amount of paperwork I receive will increase as the school year continues and that we
will continue to grow stronger as a district with respect to paperwork! Remember not to forget these
basic duties and that you do more than what is necessary! Remember that dedication, a heart of
service, and a smile are key to Key Club success! As always, if you have any questions or concerns,
please feel free to contact me at [email protected]. I hope that all of you will be successful in
your school year and Key Club endeavors this year! Let's rock it / rocket, New York District! Thank
you all so much! Please remember to stay warm! (And happy holidays in advance!)
Greeting from the District Secretary
Distict Secretary Daniel Ivan Lin
“Believe, when you are most unhappy, that there is something for you to do in
the world. So long as you can sweeten another’s pain, lfe is not in vain.”
~Helen Keller
Division 18’s Key Points
DIVISION 18 ERF April May June July Aug Sept
Averill Park x
Catholic Central x x x x x x
Columbia x x x x
Hoosick Falls
x
x x x
Maple Hill
Rensselaer x x x x
Tamarac x x x
x x
Troy x x x x x x
We’re doing great Division 18! We only need a few more to have perfect paperwork as a Division! Don’t forget that they September Monthly Report Forms will be due October 7th!
Yours in the spirit of service, District Secretary Daniel Ivan Lin
Hello New York District,
Division 18’s Key Points
Every year the elementary students of Van Rensselaer Elementary are given a summer reading project. Since it is optional, the PTSA (Parent Teacher Student’s Association) likes to reward those students who tried to further their eduation over the summer by having an Ice Cream Social for the student’s who completed the assignment. In view of the fact that most of the members of the the PTSA are parents whom work, they themselves are unavailable to service the little scholar’s their ice cream. Due to that fact the PTSA contacts their favorite organization in the schoo, the Key Club. So the Rensselaer Key Club spent two hours making sundaes for all the little scholars who completed their summer reading. The Key Clubbers love it because they get to often see younger family in the building and sometimes other student’s whom they’ve helped over the years. Because this wasmy third time helping in the annual Ice Cream Social, I enjoy seeing the familiar faces of years past and encourage them to keep up their good work. It is also nice to see how many of the students have very good mannors, even at such an early age. All I can say is, I can’t wait for next year’s Ice Cream Social.
“You have not lived until you have done something for someone who can
never repay you” ~Anonymous
Icecream Social
By: Danielle Simmons
Club
Spotlights!
“The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be there beginning for a happier life for ourselves.” ~Helen Keller
Division 18’s Key Points
Hey All!
I am Lieutenant Governor Sean O'Connor here from the fabulous Division 19 here in Central New York! I hope all of you are back in swing with your schools, clubs, and activities. (And I hope Key Club is up there too!)
As you all should know, Project eliMiNaTe has been selected as one of our District and International Projects this year. I am the chairman for this committee. Governor Domenick Pesce and I are looking forward to making sure that this cause is helped, and as soon as possible.
For those of you who don’t know, eliMiNaTe is helping to cure Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of nearly 60,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. But, all it takes to prevent this is to give the mother 3 shots which total a dollar and eighty cents. To put it in other words, the money you use on a cup of coffee or a bagel could instead be used to save a mother and her child. So my question to you is, why? If you give up a small expense once a week you could save another human being’s life!
This project is a joint project with the worldwide Kiwanis Family. With the joint efforts of whole Kiwanis family, it is extremely possible to eliMiNaTe Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus! Until the next issue, Sean O'Connor
The Eliminate Project
By: Lt. Governor Sean O’Connor
“It takes a village to raise a child” ~African Proverb
Division 18’s Key Points
As you start the school year and start planning the events for
your Key Club calendar, I urge all of you to try and incorporate a
District Project into one or more of your fundraisers that you plan to
hold throughout the year. As of August, the District as a whole has
raised a total of $31,671.79. With our goal set at $200,000, we still
have $168,328.21 to raise before the end of March.
We will never reach our goal unless every club makes an effort
to fundraise and inform your peers both in Key Club and out about
everything that you can do with these 10 charities. There are 9
amazing charities that you can choose from, that provide service, not
including Local Causes. If you would like a list of these charities or
would like to learn anything about it including contact information,
please visit the district website, www.nydkc.org. Almost any question
you have about any of these charities can be found on the website,
including information about what is a Local Cause. However, if you
have any questions about anything, please contact either myself,
Nicholas Viviano, or the three other committee members including
Kelseyliz Habla, Josh Hill and Stephanie Pena.
Even though we still have $168,328.21 to raise, I am confident
that we will be able to meet our goal. I know I have said it before, but
whether it is a bake sale or a multi-club fundraiser, you are still making
a difference and bringing the District closer to reaching our goal.
District Projects By: Lt. Governor Nicholas Viviano
The Governor’s Project
By: Lt. Governor Emma Cheng
Every new service year, we, the members of the New York District, are challenged to fulfill new goals and initiatives. Along with this year's District and International Projects, District Governor Domenick Pesce has specifically selected another initiative that Key Clubbers can contribute to on a local and District level. Last year's project, appointed by Immediate Past District Governor Nadyli Nuñez, focused on education. The project aimed to help spread knowledge to a diverse array of people from children to adults. This year, to put a fun and unique twist on the annually-appointed project, District Governor Domenick Pesce has created the initiative "Music and Art, within our Hearts" for the 2011-2012 service year. How exactly can you contribute to this cause? Any service project or fundraiser can count as long as it focuses on promoting the music and arts, two much neglected subjects during troubling economic times. You can create cards or artworks to donate to a local hospital, give a musical performance at a local senior center, or even donate to an art-based nonprofit organization. Almost anything you do can help achieve the Governor's Project!
As chair of the Governor's Project Committee, I will be working with the rest of the committee to regularly release helpful suggestions and service project ideas via publicity materials and nydkc.org. All these resources will be easily accessible online, so please take advantage of them as you delve into the project this service year. If you have any questions regarding this topic, never hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Remember, even the simplest projects can count and you can be recognized for your work towards the Governor's Project at our upcoming Leadership Training Conference!
“Peace begins with a smile.” ~Mother Teresa
Division 18’s Key Points
“You learn, you earn, you return.” ~Anonymous
Division 18’s Key Points
Hello, I hope the school year is going very well for everyone! My name is Emily Gicewicz and I am your District Treasurer for the 2011-2012 service year. If you are irresolute about what a Fundraising Report Form or a proof is, you have stumbled upon the perfect article to inform you! A Fundraising Report Form, commonly abbreviated as FRF, is a form that Treasurers must fill out after every fundraiser used to sum up your fundraising. This form can be located under report forms on nydkc.org. The form takes two minutes to fill out and all you need to do is send me proof afterwards. What is proof???? I am glad you asked; proof is verification you did the fundraising you said you did. It is basically to have two sources say the fundraising you did. Proof can be a copy of the check from the money raised, letter from the benefiting organization, or an expense report. Email or mail the proofs to the information below. If you have any questions on what could be a proof or if you have trouble getting one, contact me. What is so important about FRFs are the fact that is gives your club credit for the fundraising and your club deserves that credit. You worked hard raising the money and now all you need to do is say you fundraised! A frequently asked question is if you have to fill out FRFs for due submission and the answer is no, it is only for fundraising. If you club fundraises to garner money for dues, then you would complete a FRF for that. Speaking of dues, you can start submitting them today! Keep in mind December 1st is closer then it may seem. There is a Google spreadsheet for FRFs and it has information on who submitted what and what clubs still need to send stuff in. Please check it out at http://bit.ly/ouqddP! While you are on the World Wide Web, check out the treasurer’s new Twitter and please “follow” https://twitter.com/#!/NYDKCTreasurers! Thank you!
Words From the District Treasurer
By: District Treasurer Emily Gicewicz
Don’t forget about your Dues.
“Dedicate your life to a cause greater than yourself” ~Anonymous
International Vice President Catt Lovins
International Trustees
International President Annie Lewandowski
Nick DePorzio
Yoo Eun Kim
Kayla Lash
Josiah Zitterkob
Alan Wu
Rebecca Riley
Randolph McKinnie
Somya Gupta
Austin Wu
Jared Greene
Lucy McDermott
Division 18’s Key Points
Division 18’s Key Points
Our International
Trustee
CONTACT INFORMATION
New York District Executive Board
Governor Domenick Pesce
Secretary Daniel Ivan Lin
Treasurer Emily Gicewicz
Editor Amber Lee
Webmaster Oscar Tan
Executive Assistant Yasmin Soliman
Division #
Lieutenant Governor ________
(Email address)
(Phone Number)
(Mailing address)
Division Secretary
(Email)
Division Executive Assistant
(Email)
Kiwanis Committee Member _______________
(Email Address)
(Phone Number)
Division 18
Lieutenant Governor Sarah Brady [email protected]
Cell: (518) 779-1912
59 Elm Street,
Rensselaer, NY 12144
Division Secretary Alyssa Bonesteel
Division Webmaster Jerry Cimo
Division Historian Jillian Dolder
Kiwanis Committee Representative Mrs. Vail
Division 18’s Key Points
REMINDERS!
→ Visit the New York District Key Club website at www.nydkc.org
→ Visit the Division Website at www.nyd18.weebly.com/
→ Join the Facebook Group
→ Fill out your Report Forms
→ Pass on this newsletter to all your friends
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