May-June Newsletter

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WRITTEN AND DESIGNED BY MELODY SONG, D4 LTG

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LTG:

Melody Song

division4N@nydkc.org

KCR:

Michael Berthel

mjberthel@gmail.com

Governor:

Gabriella Slootsky

governor@nydkc.org

Secretary:

Laura Fan

secretary@nydkc.org

Treasurer:

Janice Cao

treasurer@nydkc.org

External EA:

Sophia Segal

sophiasegal.ea@nydkc.org

Internal EA:

Jena Kim

jenakim.ea@nydkc.org

Webmaster:

David Chen

webmaster@nydkc.org

Bulletin Editor:

Cindy Zou

editor@nydkc.org

International Trustee:

Emily Leonard

emily.leonard@keyclub.org

District Administrator: John Goldstein

nydkca@frontier.com

Assistant Administrator: Michael Berthel

mjberthel@gmail.com

Hi Key Clubbers, I am so excited to be your LTG for 2022-2023! I have already communicated with each school in our division and I can not wait to meet you guys all at my divisional! Remember that Monthly Report Forms are due on the 10th of every month and Election Report Forms are due on September 30th. Congratulations to all of our seniors! Our Key Club family is extremely proud of you and we can not wait to see all of the amazing things you will do. Please feel free to contact me if you guys have any questions or concerns!

Thank you, Melody Song

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PENCILS OF PROMISE Global Leadership Certificate and Schoolhouse Key Club International introduced the Global Leadership Certificate program to all members, which offers up to 20 courses (soon to be 39) on ranging topics to help you develop your leadership skills!

Are you interested in becoming a tutor?

Key Club International's newest partner is with Schoolhouse, a free math peertutoring platform over Zoom

Pencils of Promise has the mission to ensure that every child has access to quality education. This organization builds classrooms, provides teachers with training and innovative resources, and provides children with access to clean water, private bathrooms, and good hygiene practices

SOLES 4 SOULS Soles 4 Souls collects new shoes and clothing to distribute to people in need across the U.S. and around the world. Instead of shoes and clothes going to waste, they are put to good use by providing relief, creating jobs, and empowering people to break the cycle of poverty.

As a district, our goals are $185,000 for fundraising and 175,000 hours of service

LAST YEARS GOALS Last year, we raised over $175,000 for fundraising and over 155,000 hours of service

The Kiwanis Club of North Shore honors seniors for each of the 10 months during the school year. The last three students of the Month were honored on Wednesday, June 8th at Nassau Country Club. Their parents also attend the awards ceremony. Student of the Month for April Alana Golden has an outstanding community service profile, she was the executive assistant and board member for Key Club.

Alana participated in numerous food & coat drives, as well as independently collected prom, dresses for Madonna Heights School for women. To finish her high school career, she was tapped at NSHS Moving Up Ceremony, a very prestigious selection at the high school. For May senior Paige Shane was honored and nominated by various teachers; Tyler Bianco shared accolades of her being a warmhearted student who always puts her friends, family, and community first, and is always the first person to volunteer in his class. Teacher Martin Abrams noted she is a thoughtful student and always willing to support any student to strive to improve the class as a whole. Lastly, senior Krista Eder was honored for June. Her teachers Allison Roth and Nicole Haddican noted she is a sweet young lady with the biggest heart and always willing to help others. Adviser Julia Salat noted she is a dedicated member of the key Club with 181 hours of service to the community. Some of Krista’s favorite volunteer events are St Rocco’s toy wrapping event, St Christopher’s Easter Basket donation, ringing the bell for the Salvation Army, & Operation Christmas Child, and sending gifts to children in need worldwide.

Pictured are the three honorees: L to R: Krista Eder, Paige Shane, & Alana Golden.