The Humming Bird - Issue 9

GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE

Hey Key Clubbers,

Welcome to the New Year! I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday season and got to spend a lot of time with your friends, family, and loved ones! There are only four more months left until the end of our term and we remain focused on the work we have started.

In the coming months we have a lot to do and I look forward to your continued support and efforts in achieving all that we have left to do. Also, Dues-season is now long passed, but in order to reach our membership goal and keep all of our clubs in good-standing, remember that you can pay your dues at anytime, and that new members are welcome to join the Jamaica District at any time.

Let me close by thanking the wonderful persons who make up the Jamaica District for all the work you have all done, heading into the New Year. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, or concerns.

YOURS IN SERVICE, Khijani

Khijani K. Williams District Governor 2022-2023

kcjagovernor@gmail.com

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

Winston Churchill

THIRST PROJECT THIRST PROJECTgovernorsspotlight

Thirst Project is a nonprofit organization that works with the support of young people to END the global water crisis by building freshwater wells in developing communities that need safe, clean drinking water.

Why Water? Health and Sanitation: Waterborne diseases are responsible for more easily preventable young deaths a year than HIV, Malaria, and all world violence combined. Small children typically do not have strong enough immune systems to fight diseases like cholera, dysentery, or schistosomiasis

They've teamed up with the epic world-changers at Kiwanis International, Circle K, and especially their Key Club to create amazing campaign content that raises awareness of the global water crisis and raises funds to get clean water to those who need it most.

They're honored to partner with an incredible 100 year-old organization to take our “Thirsty 30” campaign to hundreds of thousands of students (Congrats, guys! You don’t look a day over 99!)

SISTRICT FEATURE SISTRICT FEATUREgovernorsspotlight

A sistric is 3 districts within Key Club International annually assigned to an International Trustee! Formally known as "sister districts", International Trustees act as a liaison between their sistricts and Key Club International.

This year our sistrict's name is Mi-Ken-Ja.

Consisting of the Michigan District, Kentucky-Tennessee District and the Jamaica District We have serving as our wonderful International Trustee, Kavya Sriram of the Carolinas District.

Our sistrict has the following District Governors serving for the 2022-2023 Administrative Year:

Michigan District: Marwa Abdel-Hak

Kentucky-Tennessee District: Dalton Adams

Jamaica District: Khijani Williams

BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHTS BOARD MEMBER HIGHLIGHTSgovernorsspotlight

I've decided that this month I would like to highlight three members of the District rivilege and distinct honour to hail from Division Seven. These -other than our District Secretary-Treasurer, Jouvanay Holloway, vision Seven) Francesca D'Antonio and Lieutenant Governor at

District SecretaryTreasurer

Jouvanay Holloway Lieutenant Governor (Division Seven)

Francesca D'Antonio Lieutenant Governor at Large

Dana Dixon

activitiesofgovernorkhijani

FEEDING OF THE HOMELESS FEEDING OF THE HOMELESS

On the 1st of January, Governor Khijani volunteered with Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in their annual feeding of the homeless project in Downtown Kingston at the St. William Grant Park.

Governor Khijani delivered remarks, sharing that "this is a very important activity held each year, which truly represents the best of us all as a people, as it shows our values and that we understand our obligation to do good for those who need it most".

Governor Khijani was pleased to interact with His Worship the Mayor of Kingston, Senator Delroy Williams and other members from the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation.

CLUB VISITS CLUB VISITS activitiesofgovernorkhijani

On Wednesday, the 25th of January, Governor Khijani, District Administrator Humber and President of the Kiwanis Club of Worthington, Lorna James-Dobson visited the Tarrant High School Key Club.

This represents a visit to one of the newest clubs within the Key Club Jamaica District , as we continue towards expanding and forming new clubs throughout the District.

The interaction saw Governor Khijani sharing with the members what Key Club is and the impact that Key Club can have on their lives. He also, participated in a number of games with the members, in an effort to build a bond with them.

K-FAMILY EVENTS K-FAMILY EVENTSactivitiesofgovernorkhijani

On Sunday, January 29th, Governor Khijani attended the Grand Launch of the Service Leadership Programme Scholarship and Grant Awards of Excellence led by Lieutenant Governor Carolyn McDonald-Riley of the Kiwanis Eastern Canada and the Caribbean Division 23 East.

A number of specially invited guests were in attendance including Vice-Governor Pamela Rodney-White and Minister of Education and Youth, Fayval Williams.

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.

keyclubinternational

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

KEY CLUB TIMELINE

1925 - The first Key Club meets at Sacramento High School in California.

1939 - Florida association forms, becoming the first Key Club district.

1943 - Key Club movement achieves “International” designation. Delegates to the first Key Club convention formally vote to form the International Association of Key Clubs, electing Malcolm Lewis the first president.

1946 - In May, the first issue of the Keynoter magazine is published, and in December, the first Key Club Week is observed.

1967 - The first Key Club outside the United States and Canada is chartered in Nassau, Bahamas.

1977 - Female students are admitted into Key Club. Photo of Renee Wetstein, one of the first to join Ramapo High School in New York in 1977.

1979 - The first three female Key Club governors are elected: Beth McClain (Kansas District), Lynne A. Fletcher O'Brien (New Jersey District) and Sue Petrisin (Michigan District)

1987 - Kiwanis allows females to become members.

1991 - Michelle McMillen of the Missouri-Arkansas District becomes the first female member to be elected Key Club president

KEY CLUB 101 KEY CLUB 101

HOW IT ALL STARTED

The first Key Club formed in 1925 in Sacramento, California, with 11 charter members. Key Club was the idea of two Sacramento Kiwanis Club members, Albert C. Olney and Frank C. Vincent, who also were high school administrators. They approached their Kiwanis club with the idea of starting a junior service club in the high school. It would resemble Kiwanis, have its own classifications based on school interests and hold luncheon meetings

The club was comprised of the key boys in the school, willing to serve the school in any way possible and to create better school spirit. Thus, the club was dubbed Key Club. Soon, the club that started out as a vocational guidance program expanded to become a complete service organization for the whole school. It also offered a social aspect to balance its service activities. Today, Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students in the world

CORE VALUES

Leadership » Leadership is grounded in humility and service to others. A true leader listens, recognizes, and empowers.

Character Building » Character is built by everyday acts of kindness, integrity and teamwork to grow stronger relationships and communities.

Caring » Compassion for others is a cornerstone of the Key Club experience, inspiring action and service to one’s community.

Inclusiveness » We welcome people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to join in serving and making a positive difference in our world.

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 -

lubevents CONVENTION 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

-International Convention 2022 Pictures-

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

DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Khijani K. Williams kcjagovernor@gmail.com

876-581-2552

DISTRICT SECRETARY-TREASURER

Jouvanay Holloway kcjasecretarytreasurer@gmail.com

876-594-2227

District Bulletin Editor Narjah James kcjabulletin@gmail.com

876-375-8981

DISTRICT WEBMASTER Rachelle Armstrong webmaster kc,jamaica@gmail com

876-886-4374

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AT LARGE Dana Dixon dixondana04@gmail com

876-507-5244

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 2 Audine Mcintosh themightydivision2@gmail.com

876-472-9445

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 4

Kashish Kirpalani kcja,divisionfour@gmail.com

876-574-6802

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 6

Dijonae Daley daleydijonae@gmail com

876-596-4772

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Christopher Humber christopherhumber@yahoo.com

876-370-0160

ASS. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Audrey Brown adakiwanisa@gmail com

876-534-3996

ASS. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Selina Campbell kcjaada@gmail.com

876-477-1628

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AT LARGE Nashae Baker nashaebaker123@gmail com

876-237-3559

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 1 Treyjah Richards kcjadivision1@gmail com

876-782-2740

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 3 Ghabrielle Rhoden keyclubdivision3@gmail.com

876-548-5555

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 5 Anthony Cameron ajcameron899@gmail com

876-451-2828

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 7 Francesca D'Antonio kcja division7@gmail com

876-813-0025

KEY CLUB JAMAICA DISTRICT KEY CLUB JAMAICA DISTRICT