THE EMPIRE KEY JAN/FEB 2015 | ISSUE 5
The Official Publication of the New York District Key Club
New York District Key Club Board 2014-2015
In This Issue... 2 Introductions 5 Divisional News
15 Letters to the Empire Key 17 Service Spotlights 23 Featured Key Club 24 Eliminate Project 25 Governor’s Project Water: The Key to Life 26 ICON
2015 Leadership Training Conference | Page 9 LTG Appointments | Page 5
9 Call to 2015 LTC 11 Contests and Awards 13 Executive Board Quiz
Kids at the Kettle for the Salvation Army | Page 19
27 Key Club 101 29 Service Partners 31 District Board Contacts
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Messages from the Board
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Divisional News
Chloe Peer, Division 14
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Nathaniel Moretz, Division 19
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Contests & Awards!
Why participate in a contest?
#67LTC2015
Poster Contest
Talent Contest
Oratorical Contest
Scrapbook Contest
Which Exec Board Officer
Answer the questions below and record the number you get of each letter. After you f results and find out which NYDKC Executive Board Officer is closest to you!
Q1) What is your favorite color?
Q4) Who is your role model?
Q2) What is your favorite song?
Q5) What is your favorite book?
Q3) What is your favorite subject?
Q6) What is your favorite drink?
are you?
finish the quiz, compare your answers to the
Results If you chose mainly As… You’re just like Governor Jacob Spencer! You’re super cool and born to be a leader! :) If you chose mainly Bs…
You’re just like Secretary Heather Farley! You’re neat, organized, an not afraid to be help out.
Q7) Where is your ideal vacation?
If you chose mainly Cs…
You’re just like Treasurer Anusha Syed! You’re stylish, moneymoney-savvy and dedicated to helping out in your community! If you chose mainly Ds…
You’re just like Bulletin Editor Sha ron Lin! You’re creative, efficient, and have a heart for service!
Q8) What is your favorite animal?
If you chose mainly Es…
You’re just like EA Kiera Solomon! You’re helpful, dedicated, and always watch out for others! If you chose mainly Fs…
You’re just like EA Theresa Lin! You’re hardhard-working, fun, and excited to serve your community!
Q9) What is your favorite TV show?
If you chose mainly Gs…
You’re just like Webmaster Danny Qiu! You’re techy, ambitious, and always ready to lend a hand!
Note: Results are not indicative of your true personality.
Letters to
Service Spotlights
Key Clubbers affiliated with the Chinatown Kiwanis Club help prepare, march, and clean up after the annual Chinatown Chinese New Year Parade on Sunday, February 22, 2015.
On December 4, the Voorheesville Key Club participated in the Sage Youth Leadership Character Summit at Sage College.
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Key Clubbers volunteer at the annual Cupid’s Chase 5K on February 14, 2015.
Total Hours: 79740.2
Bronx Science High School Key Clubbers volunteer at the Best Friends Animal Society Pet Adoption Event, helping attendees find pets.
Total Raised: $71,073.54
Colonie Central High School Key Clubbers stay after school to make no-sew blankets
Robert Sharkey, President Throughout the month of December the North Shore Key Club held their annual Kids at the Kettle program for the Salvation Army. Key Club members stood next to the kettle and rang bells to attract shoppers to donate. The kettle was stationed outside of the Stop and Shop super market in Glen Cove, NY. Over $3600 were collected through the program. The donations from the fundraiser were used to provide assistance to families in need. The Salvation Army is a charity founded in 1865 and provides a variety services to those in need. The program concluded on December 24th with a special visit from Santa.
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These past few months, the East Hampton High School Key Club did a service that hit particularly close to home for our members. Unfortunately, one of our Key Clubber's mothers was diagnosed with stage five Leukemia. As an attempt to aid her and her family through this tragic time in their lives and to mollify the strains of carrying out tedious household tasks, we have put our members to work building gift baskets for the family (dubbed the "basket drive"). These baskets included everything from toiletries basket, to girls night out, to road trip, to thanksgiving meal baskets. As we all came together as a Key Club Family, the baskets were distributed periodically to the target family. Not only have we taken care of mundane tasks for them, such as buying toiletries etc., we also helped them find enjoy their time together as a family. Services like these are what separates our Key Club from the rest.
Eitan Albukrek, Bulletin Editor
The holiday season brought good cheer to many throughout the community here at North Shore. Many gathered with their families to celebrate the holiday season. The North Shore Key Club decided to spread the holiday joy by going to the Cohen's Children's Hospital in New Hyde Park to deliver presents to the children. Key Club teamed up with the North Shore Chamber Orchestra to deliver presents, holiday cheer, and good music to the children of this hospital. The Chamber Orchestra played many holiday favorites like "Jingle Bells," "Sleigh Ride," and even some Hanukkah songs like "Dreidel." Prior to the delivery, the Key Club wrapped the presents that the children received as well. The children have been through a lot lately and this visit definitely relieved the stress they have experienced. Matthew Grannelli
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Leading up to Calhoun High School’s Zumba Night on February 3rd, Key Clubbers woke up bright and early to sell muffins to fellow students each Thursday and Friday. What was called “Muffins in the Morning” was a huge success, setting off similar action around the school by other clubs. Students and teachers alike began expecting the muffins, and the supply always quickly sold out. The early morning service took place for two weeks in and around KPLD Week, in order to raise awareness for the crippling disease. The revenue generated from the sales is enough to cover the cost of the Zumba instructor (who will cover the hour long session), with even a small surplus which will be donated in conjunction with Zumba Night for Pediatric Lyme Disease research. Please come out to support your fellow Division 5 club on Tuesday, February 3rd for their first ever Zumba Night Fundraiser. The event will take place from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Sanford H. Calhoun High School gymnasium in Merrick. All proceeds will be donated to KPLD foundation. Thomas Macaluso, President
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On December 7, the Voorheesville Key Club participated in selling Bells of Life at Crossgates Mall in Guilderland. Our Key Club teamed up with our Middle School Builder's Club to support the pre-natal care unit at the Albany Medical Center. It is one of our best annual events that directly makes a difference in many people's lives. In just seven hours, we raised a total of $625 through the generosity of passing shoppers. This just proves that a little kind action (like donating a dollar to the Bells of Life) can multiply to become something much more powerful. On December 4, the Voorheesville Key Club participated in the Sage Youth Leadership Character Summit at Sage College. The Sage project is focused on a new way to stop bullying in our schools, and it was brought to our attention by our Elementary School principal who then trained our participants for weeks in November before the event. On December 3, Key Club held a mandatory meeting that focused on the icebreaking skills that our members learned from the training for the Character Summit. The event was a huge success and we thank all our members who were involved as well as Dr. Reardon, our Voorheesville Elementary School principal. Every March, the Voorheesville Key Club enjoys hosting our annual March Movie Night at the Voorheesville Elementary School. Children from grades kindergarten-5th come to watch a popular kids' movie in their pajamas with their friends. Key Clubbers man the concession stand where the elementary schoolers can buy candy and popcorn and when the movie is about to start, the kids sit on blankets in the gym and watch the film. Wreck-It Ralph was played first, then Frozen the year after. With the latter movie, two students dressed up as Anna and Elsa (the main characters) and greeted elementary schoolers as they walked in the door. The Voorheesville Key Club began hosting this event two years ago and it has brought nothing but success and we have all our members and young counterparts at the Elementary School to thank.
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There are currently only 24 countries remaining with cases of MNT. We are currently at $72M of the $110M goal.
The Eliminate Project is a partnership between Kiwanis International and UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the planet. The goal is to raise $110 million by 2015. This is the final year for the Eliminate Project. They are close to reaching their goal. All they need is YOUR help. Visit http://www.unicefusa.org/ mission/survival/immunization/ tetanus/eliminate for more information!
Remember to send in your Trick-orTreat for UNICEF money by DECEMBER 31, 2014 for the funds to count! All clubs that submit by the deadline will receive a special Eliminate badge. Send funds by credit card or check to: The Eliminate Project: Campaign Office Kiwanis International Foundation 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN 46268 Attn: Trick-or-Treat
Governor’s Project
Join Key Clubbers from around the world to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International in America’s Circle City! Key Club International Convention (ICON) 2015 will take place June 25-28, 2015 in downtown Indianapolis. Share
creative service project ideas.
Listen
to amazing speakers
Learn
more about what it takes to be a leader!
Train
for your 2015–16 leadership position.
Elect
next year’s Key Club International Board.
Celebrate Talk
100 years of Kiwanis and its clubs (including Key Club!)
to Eliminate Project representatives about our success!
Discover
new and exciting charity and community service opportunities for your club back home.
Have
fun and make memories and friendships that last a lifetime!
Key Club 101 It’s not too late to
SEND IN YOUR DUES!!!
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An Acrostic Poem: Ode to Key Club
Keeping the community connected and compassionate. Eliminate Project will have the power to save lives. You can be a part of something beneficial and impactful. Caring--Our Way of Life" will soon become your way of life. Learn to sacrifice your own time in order to help others. Utilize leadership skills to inspire others. Be the reason why a smile is on another person's face : "
By Allegra Padula, Colonie Central HS, Historian
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Service Partners The Hershey Company is a leader in community service initiatives, making a positive difference in the business world. They emphasize corporate social responsibility as part of their company’s global business strategy. Nickelodeon helps kids learn to make their own mark on the world. They spearheaded the Big Help and Worldwide Day of Play initiatives, bringing together kids and adults to work on planning service projects, educational outreach, and environmental
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals raises funds for children’s hospitals, medical research, and community awareness for children's health issues. Key Club members can help out the organization through participating in local fundraising and service projects. Make-a-Wish Foundation arranges once-in -a-lifetime experiences for children with life-threatening medical diseases. Wish granters help by facilitating and individualizing the wishes, matching the child’s dream of a perfect day. Key Clubbers help by raising funds to go towards supporting a child in making their wish come true.
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s Children:
The Major Emphasis provides a single focus into which Key Club can funnel its resources and Their Future, Our Focus service into in order to make a larger impact. While each Key Club may individually choose to participate in any charity event they wish, all clubs are encouraged to participate in the Major Emphasis. Kamp Kiwanis provides a fun experience for all children to work together and build relationships. The program strives to promote a non-competitive atmosphere in which children of all backgrounds may build teamwork, leadership, and cooperation skills. They also run a summer program for individuals with disabilities and health impairments.
The Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation raises funds to help children afflicted with this terrible ailment. Many insurance companies do not pay for the treatment of this disease due to its high expenditure. Apart from providing health care to under-privileged children suffering from this debilitating disease, KPLD also provides funds for NYDKC through sponsorships. The March of Dimes helps prevent birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality They annually host the March for Babies, an international effort to raise money to care for infants facing health problems.
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District Board Contacts LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS 1—SARAH STREBEL
14—CHLOE PEER
2—ZACHERY PAYTON
15—LOGAN GRAHAM
3—CHRISTINE SHEN
16—HANNA NICHOLS
4—ROHIT MATHEW
17—HAILEY ETHERTON
5—MATTHEW GARBER
18—LEEANN OWENS
6—ZAINAB NATHANI
19—NATHANIEL MORETZ
7—ANISH JAIN
20—VACANT
8—HENRY WANG
21—KENNETH VREELAND
8A—CINDY PIETRAKOWSKI
22—BRYANA SNYDER
9—CLIFFORD YOUNG
23—VICTORIA SYRACUSA
10—RYAN COFFEY
24—REBECCA MONROE
11—AARON CHEUNG
25—JULIA DRESSLER
12—DIYU PEARCE-FISCHER
26—VACANT
Key Club Pledge
Visit http://nydkc.org/2015/01/31/happy-anniversary/ to see this month’s special Anniversary Page, celebrating the Kiwanis Centennial as well as the anniversary of several clubs in the District!
13—JAI AGARWAL
Jacob Spencer
Sharon Lin
District Governor
District Bulletin Editor
jacobspencer.gov@nydkc.org
sharonlin.editor@nydkc.org
Kiera Solomon
Anusha Syed
District EA
District Treasurer
kierasolomon.ea@nydkc.org
anushasyed.treas@nydkc.org
Theresa Lin
Danny Qiu
District EA
District Webmaster
theresalin.ea@nydkc.org
dannyqiu.tech@nydkc.org
Heather Farley
John Goldstein
District Secretary
District Administrator
heatherfarley.sec@nydkc.org
nydkca@frontier.com
New York District Song I’m a New Yorker Born and a New Yorker bred, And when I die, I’ll be a New Yorker dead. Rah! Rah! New York, New York! Rah! Rah! New York, New York! Rah! Rah! New York, New York District GO WILD!
Share Your Service If your club participated in a service event, send your high resolution photos and articles to sharonlin.editor@nydkc.org to be considered for publication in a future issue of The Empire Key.
Thanksgiving Food Drive | Voorheesville Key Club