The Humming Bird - Issue 8

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THE GOVERNORS OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER THE GOVERNORS OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER

DECEMBER EDITION

GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE

Hey Key Clubbers,

Seasons Greetings, Governor Khijani here with an update! It's the most wonderful time of the year, where we get to spend a lot of times with our friends and loved ones. I don't know about you, but this time of the year is my favourite.

As we make our way towards the end of 2022, I am so grateful for all the things this past year has given. Namely, the opportunity to serve you all as District Governor. Over these past few months, I have truly enjoyed seeing all of your happy faces as we interacted at your club and district-led events, and I can't wait to see you all at DCON.

I know we can get overwhelmed by all that happens during the holiday season, but i'd like to remind you of what truly matters, our family and friends, our faith and perseverance, and our obligation to do good for those who need it most. With that it means that there are a number of service projects and people in need everywhere, so I urge to get ready to serve in any way you can this season throughout your communities.

Happy Holidays!

Khijani

Khijani K. Williams District Governor 2022-2023

"If you're going through hell, keep going." ~ Winston Churchill

WORLD AIDS DAY WORLD AIDS DAY

World AIDS Day, designated on 1 December every year since 1988, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who've died of the disease.

The inequalities which perpetuate the AIDS pandemic are not inevitable; we can tackle them, once we play our part in spreading awareness.

This World AIDS Day, 1 December, UNAIDS is urging each of us to address the inequalities which are holding back progress in ending AIDS.

The “Equalize” slogan is a call to action. It is a prompt for all of us to work for the proven practical actions needed to address inequalities and help end AIDS. These include:

Increase availability, quality and suitability of services, for HIV treatment, testing and prevention, so that everyone is well-served. Reform laws, policies and practices to tackle the stigma and exclusion faced by people living with HIV and by key and marginalised populations, so that everyone is shown respect and is welcomed. Ensure the sharing of technology to enable equal access to the best HIV science, between communities and between the Global South and North. Communities will be able to make use of and adapt the “Equalize” message to highlight the particular inequalities they face and to press for the actions needed to address them

ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSE ERIKA'S LIGHTHOUSEgovernorsspotlight

The mission of Erika's Lighthouse is to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. This nonprofit organization encourages good mental health and strives to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Erika's Lighthouse is dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education and has resources and programs for students and educators, grades 4-12.

When was the last time you had a conversation with your peers or your teachers about mental health? Did any of your classes address the importance of caring for your emotional well-being and provide you with some practices to do this? Hopefully, your answer to these questions is yes, but for many students worldwide, that is not the case.

As Key Club members, we strive to make other people feel heard and accepted, and to do this, we must validate everyone’s mental health. For that reason, Key Club International is officially partnering with Erika’s Lighthouse, a youth-centered mental health organization

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Book Drive

Our local libraries wether in our schools or parish, are not properly resourced. Play your part by hosting a book drive to make donations to your local library and create an opportunity for someone through books.

Host a Beach Cleanup!

Get your gloves and large trash bags and you're almost ready to start But first contact the necessary agencies (JET and NEPA) and find out how you go about hosting your own Beach Cleanup.

Volunteer at a Blood Drive!

Many blood drives are held all year round and offer a chance for Key Clubbers to help out donors during the event or even donate . To start out contact a representative from Blood Bank Jamaica and find out how you can get involved.

Find Community Events!

Many different events and fundraisers are held in communities throughout the summer. Contact a leader in your community who can help you find events that your Key Club can be a part of.

Care Packages

Get your boxes and wrapping paper, and you're almost done. Create care packages to be delivered to homes or hospitals with essential items that persons may be in need of.

INTERNATIONAL DUES INTERNATIONAL DUESgovernorsspotlight

CHRISTMAS PROJECTS CHRISTMAS PROJECTSgovernorsspotlight

Christmas is the season of giving. It represents a time where we are more conscious of the people around us and are often reminded about the obligation we have to do good for vulnerable among us.

As an organization, Key Club prides itself on service to our homes, schools and communities. Throughout this season a number of clubs engaged in various projects as they shared their Christmas spirit in various ways and means.

Take a look at some of the projects some of our clubs, completed throughout the Christmas Season.

CHRISTMAS PROJECTS CHRISTMAS PROJECTSgovernorsspotlight

KIWANIS EVENTS KIWANIS EVENTS activitiesofgovernorkhijani

On the 3rd of December, Governor Khijani attended the 1st Quarter Divisional Council Meeting for the Kiwanis Eastern Canada and the Caribbean Division 23 East.

This was led by Lieutenant Governor, Carolyn McDonald-Riley, and saw the attendance of the CKI Caribbean Governor, Donique Lewis and Vice-Governor of the EC&C District, Pamela Rodney-White.

national UNITIES FUND UNITIES FUND

The YOF, or Youth Opportunities Fund is a Key Club endowment fund housed under the Kiwani's Children's Fund. YOF grants can help you take action. Look around and identify the service that needs to be done in your school, community or the world Then apply for a grant.

Grant basics

YOF grants are given only to Key Clubs. Grants are not given to divisions or districts. Grant amounts between US$250 to US$2,000 may be requested. There are two opportunities per year to apply for a grant from the Youth Opportunities Fund.

T FOR UNICEF T FOR UNICEF

Key Club International is thrilled to announce our newest partnership with UNICEF Start Strong: Zambia. Members around the world will raise money to help young children in this southeastern African nation have the best start at life possible.

Through early childhood, the brain grows at an amazing rate, with 90% of its development completed by age 5 But in Zambia, three out of four first-grade students aren’t ready for school because they haven’t received proper nutrition, health care and learning opportunities.

You’ll be proud to know Key Club is making a difference by supporting UNICEF efforts to:

Build innovative community centers called Insakas with spaces for children to learn and play, a community kitchen, playground, water and sanitation facilities and a vegetable garden

Train community-based volunteers, health care providers and teachers to work with parents to create nurturing and stimulating environments for young children. Provide age-appropriate toys such as blocks, stringing beads and books to encourage development and strengthen bonds between parents and children.

Key Club is excited to welcome Builders Club as partners in raising money and awareness for this cause!

Thanks to you, children in Zambia will grow up happier, healthier and better educated. And you won’t just be helping these children you’ll be creating long-term change in an entire country.

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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE

Key Club International is introducing the Global Leadership Certificate program for members. Through videos, assessments, resources and activities, you’ll learn how to get your voice heard and your community’s concerns met.

You’ll have access to up to 39 courses on topics ranging from building meaningful relationships, strategic vs tactical leadership, self-awareness, inclusion, civic engagement and being an agent for change.

Work at your own pace to supercharge your leadership abilities.

The courses are based on Key Club’s core values of fellowship, leadership and service. You’ll learn traditional skills as well as in-demand soft skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, resiliency and more This program won’t just help you stand out as a candidate for colleges/grad school, trade schools or employers it will help you become a stronger leaderand changemaker.

THE KIWANIS FAMILY THE KIWANIS FAMILY

ADULTS

Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members, and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.

COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Circle K International is a worldwide service organization. It promotes service, leadership, and fellowship. Its motto is "Live to Serve, Love to Serve".

AGES 11-14

Builder's Club members work together to develop servant-leadership skills as they serve their school and community. Their motto is "Building Leaders".

AGES 5-10

K-Kids is a service leadership program for the youngest out there. It teaches children the value of helping others and their motto is "We

KEY CLUB 101 KEY CLUB 101 PLEDGE

"I pledge on my honour, to uphold the objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and the world; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions "

HOW

KEY CLUBS ARE ORGANIZED

Key Club is an International organization with clubs on every continent but Antarctica. Key Club is led by a board of trustees who set the direction for the organization. The board is comprised of committees and guides the completion of the Key Club strategic plan.

There are 33 organized districts and one district in formation. Each district, normally defined by state or nations, is led by a Governor, who is elected by delegates at the annual District Convention

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THE INTERNATIONAL BOARD

The following persons comprise the International Board of Key Club International for the service year 2022 - 2023.

International President Lillian Thai International Vice-President Layla Nguyen

International Trustee Kavya Sriram

International Trustee Drew Reetes

International Trustee Hope Roundcount

International Trustee Shreya Mkunthan

International Trustee Leo Shen

International Trustee Shanelle Relucio

International Trustee Ahmed Eldeeb International Trustee Ava Stamatakis

International Trustee Taylor Petrofski

International Trustee Shuban Tiwari

International Trustee Ayano Tamura

impse KEEPING UP WITH KHIJANI KEEPING UP WITH KHIJANI

Welcome to KUWK -'Keeping Up With Khijani'. This section will give you a glimpse into my life outside of Key Club and allow you the readers to get to see me from a different point of view.

- This section will always contain a collage of picture snippets of my life of the past month -

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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

International Convention 2023 will be held from July 5 - 9 in Anaheim, California under the theme 'Lights, Camera, Service'

International Convention is where Key Clubs from all across the globe come together. Key Club members get to meet new people, learn how to increase their impact and be an overall better leader.

Let's make this the largest Jamaica delegation ever. Contact us if you are interested in attending ICON 2023

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INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS PREFERRED CHARITIES

VISION PARTNERS

MAJOR EMPHASIS

In 1946, the organization was challenged to build a program to bring together all Key Clubs and members to focus energies on making an international impact This program is still followed today through the Major Emphasis: Children: Their Future, Our Focus.

To fulfill the Major Emphasis, Key Club International serves children in many ways. By working with Key Club International's partner organizations, Key Clubs serve children by aiding other organizations committed to serving children. Key Club International celebrates its three partnerships: UNICEF, March of Dimes, and Children's Miracle Network.

The Key Club service initiative is another element of the Major Emphasis and is created on a two-year basis. All of the hands-on service provided to children by Key Club International members is directed to a single area of need, to make a substantial impact.

YOUR DISTRICT BOARD YOUR DISTRICT BOARD contactus&stayconnected

876-472-9445

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