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September 2018 Issue 4

BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

THE BEAVER TREE

WELCOME BACK!

BULLETIN EDITOR

MARIAE JULIA (MJ) ROBIS H ello fellow key clubbers!

NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

September has been a stressful month for me as a senior. I approached my last year with an optimistic but unrealistic view thinking that it will be a smooth year with less work. It hit me when every single week, I found myself stressing about something big and after completing one big task, I face another that's as big or even bigger.

College applications season is extremely hectic and there are times when I feel like I can never get through it. However, I try to keep in mind that everyone has gone through or will go through the same process so I can too!

Even with all the work outside of Key Club that I have to take care of, I will always try my best to fulfill my duties as your Bulletin Editor and so will your other execs!

My social media is tagged

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TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE BOARD

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CABINET BOARD

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EXECUTIVE REMARKS

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UPCOMING EVENTS

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REMINDERS

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EVENTS

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DIVISIONAL NEWS

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KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL NEWS

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CLUB VIP's & THANK YOU's

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WORD SEARCH

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THEME OF THE MONTH

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KEY CLUB PLEDGE

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President: Email - pres.thetechkey@gmail.com Facebook - April Su Vice President: Email - vp.thetechkey@gmail.com Facebook - Ayan Rahman Instagram - @ayan.rahman Executive Assistant: Email - executiveassistant.thetechkey@gmail.com Facebook - Carter Le Secretary: Email - sec.thetechkey@gmail.com Facebook - Youssef El Mosalami Instagram - @youssefelmosalami

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2018 EXEC BOA

- 2019 UTIVE ARD

Treasurer: Email - treas.thetechkey@gmail.com Facebook - Nana Brown Instagram - @nana.adjepong Bulletin Editor: Email - editor.thetechkey@gmail.com Facebook - MJ Robis Instagram - @rowbis | @eyevista Webmaster: Email - web.thetechkey@gmail.com Facebook - Jackie Fang

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SECRETARY'S REMARKS

YOUSSEF EL MOSALAMI T

he start of junior year can be very stressful. I know it really was for me! You really wanted to be your best self in your classes and increase your grades. But, once you get back into the routine and the excitement on the first day of what old friends would be in your classes, that joy can never be replaced. I knew from the first day how amazing junior year will be and I hope now it will continue to be!

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WEBMASTER'S REMARKS

JACKIE FANG S

eptember was an exciting month for me because I was returning to school for my final year of high school. It was also very exhausting for me as I was juggling around my college admission obligations with my regular school work, and my own personal life. Seeing all of my friends again was what made it enjoyable, and I continue to look forward to whatever shenanigans or fortunes the future holds for me!

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UPCOMING EVENTS Light the Night Walk 10/18 D9 Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk 10/21 October Divisional 10/23 Church Street School Halloween Spectacular! 10/27 Assemblyman Colton's Annual "SPEAK-UP! & CLEAN-UP!" Campaign 10/20 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Workshop 10/30 Bench Painting at Silver Lake Park 10/27

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OCTOBER

REMINDERS FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! LOOK FORWARD TO THE COMMITTEE SIGN UP FORM FOR 2018-2019 Volunteer!!!!!

OCTOBER

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SEPTEMBERÂ

EVENTS

This is my second time volunteering at this event.

This time, other than painting benches, we cut down dead branches/leaves and poison ivy to keep the trees healthy. I met the same people I was with last time I was there, and had fun. We went from seeing a bunch of dead trees to a nice view of the silver lake. The process was tiring and hard, but the pizza was worth it. In the end, we took photos and someone had to cart the leftover pizza home, it was one of us!

RICKY KE

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SILVER LAKE PARK

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THE CHINESE MIDAUTUMN FESTIVAL 2018 13

The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival was an amazing experience. Helping out at festivals is always fun!! I got to help set up the dragon for the festival with my friends, and I fulfilled my dream of being a Kool Kid™. We didn’t stay long enough to do much else with the dragon, but I saw other people walking around in character costumes and helping around with setting the whole thing up, and I felt really great that I was helping out with this festival. I think lot of the kids walking past looked excited even though we didn’t even start yet, which made me feel really great.

ELLEN SETO

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The event was fun and heartwarming. It was meant to raise money to fund the non-profit organization called Novel Girls which was started by my fellow techies; the organization is meant to help send books to girls around the globe which is why I support the cause! It was fun because it was my first time singing in a shop and I'm glad it was Barnes and Nobles because I've always liked the atmosphere of book stores. As a volunteer, I helped set up the kid's bookmark making stations and helped advertise for the cause by holding a poster outside the store.

MARIAE JULIA ROBIS

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NOVEL GIRLS BOOKFAIR @ BARNES AND NOBLES 16

DIVISIONAL NEWS

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.S.H DOOWDIM

Hey engineers!

The month of September has been a slow transition for the all of us, including me. I know seniors are having quite a difficult time dealing with college applications and dealing with choosing colleges to apply to and more. For my case, I’m struggling along with all my peers with everything but especially on choosing where to call home for the next 4 or so years of my life. The advice I can give to you all is that no matter where you end up, it’s never permanent and life is full of trial and errors and you’ll end up where you belong naturally!

Speaking of naturally, we just had our September Divisional! It was a lot of fun and I’m hoping I’ll see more of my brooklyn tech kids at my october one, coming up on October 23rd at Midwood High school at 5pm! I’m super excited to update you guys on division updates and watching each club shine their unique qualities. Thanks for coming to events and spending your precious time volunteering and I look forward to meeting all 300 of you!

IUST AROLF

RONREVOG TNANETUEIL

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Key Club International NEWS & EVENTS

A lot has happened with The Eliminate Project this summer. Here are the top three developments you might have missed – plus the latest information about Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF.

2017-18 INTERNATIONAL AWARD RECIPIENTS

October 7-13 is Mental Health Awareness Week :

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Club VIP's

What Are "Themes of the Month"?

Inspired by our District Governor Erica Swirsky, Brooklyn Tech Key Club will be choosing contemporary issues as the themes of the month and hosting volunteering events and workshops pertaining to that topic. This way our members will do more meaningful work and support causes they are passionate about.

Ms. Multari

Mr. Morgan

Ms. McKinnon

How YOU can participate: We are currently looking for other leaders to host themes of the month!

Whether it is climate change or world hunger, if you are passionate about the topic and want to teach your Key Clubber about it, contact April Su at pres.thetechkey@gmail.com to claim a month!

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Try the word search below and send a picture of your completed sheet to secretary Youssef for +5 points!

FUN & GAMES SEPTEMBER 2018 WORD SEARCH

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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 combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

The Key Club Pledge

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