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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
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LETTER FROM THE INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE
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LETTER FROM THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
06 KEY CLUB VISION PARTNERS/ CO-SPONSORS/PREFERRED CHARITIES
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REGISTRATION FOR DELC
APPLY TO BE ON THE DISTRICT BOARD
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DISTRICT SERVICE PROJECT
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DIVISION SPOTLIGHT
WINTER BOARD RECAP
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CONTACT US
LETTER FROM
THE EDITOR HELLO KEY CLUBBERS! I hope you all had an amazing Winter Break and are excited for the 2020 Service Year! With the start of a new year, I wish you all the best in pursuing your goals and serving your community. Remember to seize new opportunities and expand your service and leadership experience. In the past few months, our Board has been busy planning our biggest event of the year, our District Leadership Convention! As someone who is returning to DELC for the third time, I can promise you that this is an experience you do not want to miss out on
DELC is the perfect opportunity to connect with Key Clubbers from all across Eastern Canada while broadening your perspective of the Kiwanis community. This year’s theme is Service Heroes and our wide variety of workshops and speakers will no doubt strengthen your leadership, and teach you how to be a service hero in your community. If you are interested in running for the District Board, more information regarding positions and responsibilities can be found on page 10 of this issue. Registration for DELC is now open and I hope to see you all at Niagara Falls for our convention! Feel free to contact me if you have any questions or service projects you would like featured in the next publication.
Yours in service,
Janice Liang Eastern Canada Bulletin Editor Key Club International editor@keyclub.ca (613) - 899 - 6899
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LETTER FROM THE
district governor HEY KEY CLUBBERS! Many things have happened since we last spoke! Since ICON, I have attended LeadCon, where I met our new International Trustee, Alex Drahos! I’ve attended many local Kiwanis meetings, Fall Rally, and DLTC! One of my favourite things was that I’ve had the opportunity to meet many of you across the District, and I am excited to continue to work with you all over the coming months.
As a District Board, we had our Winter Board meeting at the beginning of January. This is where we completed a lot of our items for our District Educational and Leadership Conference, as well as completed committee work! We all have been working extremely hard to put on a great DELC for you this year, and we hope that you can join us for a weekend with incredible workshops, guest speakers, service projects, and so much more! Keep an eye on our District website (www.keyclub.ca) and our social media platforms (@ecdkeyclub). I invite all of you to attend our DELC coming up on March 27th-29th, 2020 in Niagara Falls, Ontario! There is still time to sign up! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me! I am always here to talk and answer any questions you have!
Yours in service,
Hannah Zmigrodzki Eastern Canada District Governor Key Club International govenor@keyclub.ca (647) - 407 - 5676
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LETTER FROM THE
international trustee HELLO EASTERN CANADA KEY CLUBBERS! Hello Eastern Canada Key Clubbers! I am Alex Drahos, the International Trustee for the Montana, Pennsylvania, and Eastern Canada Districts this service year. Let’s jump right into it!
ALL THINGS INTERNATIONAL The International Board has taken on several initiatives this year to help you and your club. The International Opportunities has focused heavily on the Youth Opportunities Fund grant and Trickor-Treat for UNICEF. Lastly, the Executive Committee organized the pen pal project and has been updating international policy.
WHAT TO EXPECT The International Board will have resources that may benefit you in the coming months! Board members are creating guides for membership and growth retention, expected to be published at the end of the year! Similarly, the International Board has created a comprehensive chartering guide to help clear up the process! Best of all, the International Convention Committee was formed, dedicated to hosting the best ICON yet in San Francisco!
OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOU Seniors, some of you will be applying for college soon! Part of the college application process means finding ways to pay for your education. Luckily, Key Club and the Kiwanis Children’s Fund has you covered! Every year, the International and District Children’s Fund give out multiple scholarships varying from $500-$2500 to Key Clubbers that display all four of the core values. Although most applications are due February 1st, it’s never too early to check them out! You can find them on the Kiwanis website Speaking of planning ahead, it’s time to do just that. As the Key Club year draws closer to an end, take time to learn about Key Club’s programs and initiatives, International business, elections, and amendments, and say goodbye to the seniors. Make sure to tie up any loose knots! If you have questions, comments, or concerns, do not hesitate to reach out to me at adrahos31@gmail.com. I am excited to work with you this year!
Yours in service,
Alex Drahos Key Club International Trustee adrahos31@gmail.com 319-640-6762
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Key Club VISION PARTNERS up with people Since 2014, Up with People and Kiwanis International members have teamed up to provide youth with the opportunity to serve the community through a global education program. They strive to help youth develop a sense of social responsibility through hands-on community service. The program is composed of the performing arts, volunteer service, travel, and leadership. Through this program, youth will experience new cultures and forge connections among diverse cultures. By volunteering to meet the specific needs of different communities, participants will develop insight on how different cultures address social and political challenges. Both organizations strive to ‘serve the children of the world’ and ‘empower youth to take action through their partnership.
SQUADS ABROAD Key club teamed up with Squads Abroad to provide Key Clubbers with the opportunity to develop cross-cultural competence while improving health and education outcomes in developing countries. The program includes skills-based volunteer assignments and exposes youth to new cultural experiences that will strengthen their character and leadership skills. They offer opportunities in six different countries: Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Greece, Ghana, and Panama. The home-base provides safe and private accomodations for Key Clubbers with healthy authentic meals. Squads Around is an amazing opportunity for your Key Club to make a meaningful impact in the world!
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Key CLub co - sponsors PROJECT HAPPINESS Project Happiness is an organization that empowers people to create greater happiness in themselves and in the world. As a Key Clubber, you can spread happiness through participating in the Virtual Race for Wellness Campaign. Key Club is teaming up with Project Happiness to inspire and promote happiness on a daily basis. Your club can do this through leading discussions about happiness, create exercises , and reflect upon things that make you happy. More information can be found in the Key Club Project Happiness Handbook. .
K CORPS K Corps is a Kiwanis International’s youth exchange program for Key Clubbers to experience a new culture, volunteer and create friendships. The majority of these exchange programs take place in Japan where Japanese families host multiple Key Clubbers and teach them the value of leadership from an international scale. Through this program, Key Clubbers have the opportunity to develop strong global relationships by attending Kiwanis meetings, fellowships, and participating in service projects. The three core features of the trip are, culture, homestay, and service. If you are looking for an amazing international opportunity, more information can be found on their website.
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Key CLub preferred charities March of dimes Since the 1940s, Key Clubs have partnered with March of Dimes to collect donations and educate communities about the crisis of preterm birth. The March of Dimes strives to lead to fight for the health of all moms and their babies. They support mothers throughout their pregnancy regardless of socio-economic background or age. In addition, they pioneer research to find solutions to the worst health threats that mothers and their babies face. Today, Key Clubs continue to support March of Dimes every service year by raising funds, hosting service projects, and educating their members. If your Key Club is looking for a charity to support, March of Dimes would greatly appreciate your help!
unicef UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and is the only organization in the United Nations dedicated towards supporting children. Their goal is to defend children’s rights and help them fulfill their potential. They help children in developing countries through community-based services in health care, education, safe water, and sanitation. Your Key Club can help by participating in Trick or Treat for UNICEF next Fall. Instead of knocking on doors and asking for candy, Key Clubbers ask for donations in support of UNICEF. Every dollar you raise makes a difference!
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WHEN March 27-29 2020 WHERE Crowne Plaza Hotel in Niagara Falls Ontario PRICE: $385 DCON is one of the highlights of the Service Year and an event you will not want to miss! This is an amazing opportunity to meet Key Clubbers from all over Eastern Canada and witness the extent of all your contributions to the community. It is also a celebration of another successful Service Year and a warm welcome to the new District Board. From fun workshops to amazing food, DCON 2020 will be an unforgettable experience.
Registration is now open! For more information vist our website http://www.keyclub.ca/district-convention.html
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APPLY TO BE ON TH
POSITION AND RES
Each Lieutenant Governor is responsible for overlooking their own division. Eastern Canada currently has six Lieutenant Governors across Eastern Canada. They are responsible for supporting the clubs and club presidents in their division while chartering new clubs. As Lieutenant Governors they are required to distribute monthly newsletters, training club officers, and holding divisional meetings. This position is elected at your division’s Spring Rally.
Lieutenant GOVERNOR
BULLETIN EDITOR The Bulletin Editor is the graphic designer of the district. They are responsible for all promotional material posted on the official social media accounts, publications of the EC Key, as well as creating the designs for DELC. To be the Bulletin Editor, you must be skilled in graphic design and familiar with photo editing software. This position is appointed by the previous year’s Bulletin Editor and you must present a portfolio of your work during the interview.
The District Secretary-Treasurer is responsible for basic communication within the District Board, the Eastern Canada District, and the Key Club International Board. They report all the district’s meeting minutes and maintain all records for the district. Their main duty is to collect membership dues from all the club’s in the District. This position is elected in the house of delegates at DELC.
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SECRETARY TREASURER
HE DISTRICT BOARD
SPONSIBILITIES
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
The District Governor is responsible for the overall operations of the District Board. They train other District Officers, appoint committee chairs, and decide on the District Board Project. They overlook the entire District and represent the District at Circle K, Kiwanis and the International level. The Governor is the most important role on the board and they must be elected in the house of delegates at DELC.
WEBMASTER The District Webmaster is responsible for the Eastern Canada District’s official website, keyclub.ca. The Webmaster ensures that all district publications made by the board are regularly updated and accessible to all Key Clubbers. This position requires knowledge in web design and coding. The position is appointed by the previous year’s webmaster and the District Governor.
Executive assisTant
The Executive Assistant is the newest addition to the Eastern Canada District Board! This position will focus on delegating committee tasks and supporting the overall board with routine tasks. Their greatest responsibility is monitoring membership growth and maintaining club retention rates. The position is appointed by the District Governor at DELC.
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DISTRICT SERVICE PROJECT
This year’s District Service Project is Doctors without Borders and we will be supporting this charity’s goal of providing life changing medical care to those who need it most. They are an international humanitarian NGO that focuses on helping countries affected by epidemic diseases and in conflict zones.
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If your club is lookig for a charity to support, Doctors Without Borders would greatly appreciate your donations!
WINTER BOARD This year’s Winter Board Trainer was held in Toronto, Ontario. Throughout the weekend, we were visited by many special guests and had the opportunity to work with our International Trustee, Alex Drahos. Since it was his first time in Canada, the board had a great time bringing him the true Canadian experience. It was also our board’s first time meeting the Assistant District Administrator, Andrew Stennett and we are excited to be working with him for the rest of the term. The board also had the privilege of meeting Toronto’s Aktion Club President Anthony Ng, and the Secretary, Julie Green. All the board members had an amazing time bonding and sharing ideas for our upcoming District Convention. We created a script, organized workshops and voted on designs for the convention. To promote for DELC, we filmed a Service Hero themed promotional video for our social media. Besides planning for our convention, we did a Secret Santa Exchange, explored downtown Toronto and went skating together!
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DIVISION FOUR
White Oaks Secondary School
KRISPY KREME FUNDRAISER Article written by Srishti Khadilkar, Lieutenant Governor of Division 4
On January 13th, Division Four held a Krispy Kreme Donut Fundraiser for Key Club at White Oaks Secondary School. Before the event, we made a large banner, posters and advertised the event on their social media. In preparation for the event, we ordered approximately 100 dozen boxes of donuts from the Krispy Kreme near their city with the help of our Kiwanis Club Advisor. On the day of the event, we had 2-3 members volunteer for each period. They were responsible for collecting money, giving out the donuts, and keeping count of how many donuts. were sold.
Krispy Kreme also gave us free hats to wear which really got us in the spirit of the sale! We sold approximately 90 dozen, and by this point we had already broke even so we were not worried about not selling out. We had also made a profit of around $450.00 for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Halton. As an act of kindness, we decided to give the rest of the boxes away to the staff- the teachers, janitors, and librarians etc, as well as some students who really wanted a donut.
DIVISION FOUR AN Meyers Key Club
AN MEYER’S MILK BAG SERVICE PROJECT
Since bugs dislike the smell of milk bags, the mattresses will protect people from bug infestations and help eliminate waste in landfills.
Article written by Srishti Khadilkar,
The club members first made the mattresses into individual and balls and then they crocheted them together to create mattresses and mats. This service project was a huge success with the involvement of all of the club’s Key Clubbers!
Lieutenant Governor of Division 4
In September, the AN Myer Key Club of Division 4 crocheted mattresses from milk bags as donations to those living in third world countries. These mattresses are not only cost effective but efficient. Compared to the leaf mats that the majority of people use, these mattresses are waterproof and more durable.
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DIVISION 11/12 Colonel Gray High School
A CELEBRATION OF DIVERSITY
To celebrate the completion of the project, the Club organized a
Article written by Tom Nguyen,
ferent cuisines. The coffeehouse was a mesmerizing night, which all
Lieutenant Governor of Division 11/12 November 27th of 2019 was a special day for Key Clubbers at Colonel Gray High School of Charlottetown, it was the night of their International Coffeehouse, the culmination of all their hard work for the previous 5 months. It all started with Key Clubber Steven Liu, who noticed the school’s developing diversity and wanted to do something to acknowledge it. In May of 2019, he received a Rising Youth grant of $1500 and bought the flags of the 57 countries Colonel Gray students were from. The flags were then set up in the school’s cafeteria throughout the following months, which was no easy feat. Many lunch hours were put into ironing, steaming, and attaching the flags to poles to be installed.
coffeehouse that was going to include many diverse performances from talented Key Clubbers, which ranged from dancing to singing to rapping, and also foods catered by local restaurants of many difculminated in a performance of Wavin’ Flag by K’naan in which everyone chimed in and sang along. The performances were enjoyed by many students of the school, their families, teachers, as well as by Dennis King, the Premier of PEI. With the flags of their countries always above them when walking through or eating in the cafeteria, the students of Colonel Gray will always feel a sense of connection and belonging at their school.
Contact Us GOVERNOR governor@keyclub.ca
SECRETARY dst@keyclub.ca
TRANSLATOR ecdtranslator@keyclub.ca
DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR deborahanneknight@gmail.com
BULLETIN EDITOR editor@keyclub.ca
WEBMASTER webmaster@keyclub.ca
LG DIVISION 2 lgdivision2@keyclub.ca
LG DIVISION 3 lgdivision3@keyclub.ca
LG DIVISION 4 lgdivision4@keyclub.ca
LG DIVISION 5 lgdivision5@keyclub.ca
LG DIVISION 8/9/10 lgdivision8-9@keyclub.ca
LG DIVISION 11/12 lgdivision11-12@keyclub.ca
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