K-T KEY
MAY 2015
INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECTS CHAIR
KEY CLUB PLEDGE
Hello Key Clubbers in the Kentucky-Tennessee District! My name is
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Julie Kim and I will be serving as your 2015-2016 International Service Projects Chair! Before you get on into the K-T Key for May, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. I am currently a junior at duPont Manual High School in Louisville, KY. In addition to being involved in Key Club, I am also involved in Latin Club, National Honor Society, World Wildlife Club, and the Manual Ushers Club. I have been a part of Key Club for 3
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
years now, serving as my schools Vice President this past year. I am looking forward to using the skills I have learned in school and in various leadership positions to do the best that I can this year. This year, I hope to
KEY CLUB MISSION:
achieve a few goals. I hope to not only help fellow students to realize the
Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
importance and happiness serving others through Key Club can bring you, but also to help this organization affect more lives in the utmost positive way. I am always open to new ideas so please feel free to contact me anytime regarding anything at Julie.kim@ktkey.org So, enough about me. In the rest of this Key…
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What is it? The Eliminate Project is a joint project of Kiwanis International and UNICEF to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) from the Earth. Many women die due to maternal tetanus and the effects of the disease are excruciating—tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. The project will reach the poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with additional lifesaving health care. In addition, it is not costly to save these mothers and their babies from MNT. With just a $1.80, you could save a mother and her baby from MNT!
When is it? May 4-8, 2015
How to plan? 1. Get things started
Learn about the Eliminate Project and educate your club. Share the information about the Eliminate Project with your club! Talk to your advisor or principal to get approval to host a Key Club Eliminate Week. 2. Plan your week Here’s a few ideas to get your club involved: o Spirit days and carnation: Mother’s Day is weekend after Eliminate Week. Raise funds by having a carnation sale or even just spirit days at school
o Have friendly competition between grades regarding different topics such as sports teams or what the best grade is! o But REMEMBER to: Set clear goals! Outline what you need to do to accomplish your club’s week of activities. 3. Educate your audience Include information about Key Club Eliminate Week in the school paper or announcements. Make and hang posters 4. Wrap up Gather the funds that your Key Club raised at the end of the week Deposit the funds in the bank and write out a check to the Eliminate Project Submit your check with the Kiwanis family giving form. (On the “donor to be accredited” line, note the funds were collected during Eliminate Week Write your Club name or number on the memo line of the check to receive recognition for your efforts! Send donations to: The Eliminate Project: Campaign office Kiwanis International Foundation 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA
Designed by our very own District 7 Lieutenant Governor Kara White,
K-T District Eliminate T-Shirts are here! Please spread the word! Get yours here! www.teesprings.com/eliminate
All Profits go to the Eliminate Project!
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It’s the little things that make a big impact— At the Ronald McDonald House families can enjoy: Home-cooked meals Private bedrooms Playrooms for children Depending on the House, these services may also be available: Special suites for children with suppressed immune systems Accredited education programs Recreational activities Non-clinical support Sibling support services The generosity of volunteers and donors make it all possible. In return, families either stay at no cost or are asked to make a donation up to $25 per day, depending on the house. The RMHC Global Policy is that families are never turned away; it it’s not possible to pay, the fee is waived
Get more information at: rmhc.com
Families travel far from home in order to receive treatment for their ill or injured children. Having to travel can add many expenses, in addition to the hospital fees, which could put families in hard conditions. The Ronald McDonald House program provides a “home-away-fromhome” for families so they can stay close by their hospitalized child at little or no cost. This not only helps families to stay close to their children in their scary times, but it gives kids strength and support knowing their mom and dad are always near. Based on a simple idea that nothing else should matter when families are healing their children, the Ronald McDonald House believes that when a child is hospitalized, the love and support of family is as powerful as the strongest medicine prescribed. By staying at a Ronald McDonald House, parents are able to communicate with their child’s medial team and keep up with treatment plans when needed. Parents are able to focus on their child rather having to worry about food, cleaning or other house work. They sponsor many other organizations and are located in many locations within the United States and all over the world! 8 Locations in the K-T District! Chattanooga, TN Knoxville, TN Nashville, TN Southern Appalachia, Johnson City, TN Lexington, KY Louisville, KY Cincinatti, OH (Northern KY) Huntington, WV Contact your local Ronald McDonald House today!
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This year marks the 100th year of Kiwanis . Please join us in Indianapolis for the 2015 International Convention! (Joined with Aktion Club, Circle K, and Kiwanis International!) The 72nd annual Key Club International Convention will be held June 24-June 28, 2015 in Indianapolis. The K-T District is once again offering a tour to the convention. The tour provides students with the opportunity to attend the convention and enjoy Indianapolis and the surrounding area.
Share innovative service project and fundraising ideas. Listen to amazing speakers. Learn about servant leadership. Train for your 2015–16 leadership position. Elect next year’s Key Club International Board. Hear about our success so far with The Eliminate Project—and how you can help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. Discover new charities and organizations you and your club can team up with. Have fun and make memories and friendships that last a lifetime. To join the K-T Tour, please contact Steve Phillips at sphillips@ktkey.org And visit https://www.ktkey.org/news/2015icon/ for the forms and more information! **It’s going to be a blast! I hope to see everyone there!
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District Board Governor: Claire Barnett Secretary: Sharon Kim Treasurer: Zeb Faulkner Historian: Hayden Bennett International Service Projects Chair: Julie Kim International Trustee: Rip Livingston
Lieutenant Governors Division 1: Tatum Watson
Division 7: Kara White
Division 2: Sophia Tiratto
Division 8: Madison Davis
Division 3: Lauren Pike
Division 9: John Babuka
Division 4: Hannah Bennett
Division 10-11: Britni Graves
Division 5A: Aria Sajjad
Division 12: Sofia Labrecque
Division 5B: Mikaela Suggs
Division 15: Sydney Anthony
Division 6: Emily Francis Divisional Newsletters are posted EVERY month so check out ketkey.org to find out what’s going on!
If you are unsure about what district you are in, please check https://www.ktkey.org/about/ to find out! If you are not subscribed to the mailing list, please contact your division Lieutenant Governor to be put on the list! [E-mail can be sent through https://www.ktkey.org/2015board/] You will be able to know more news about your district!
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