KEY CLUB JAMAICA DISTRICT THEHUMMINGBIRD VOLUME 01 | ISSUE 03 THE GOVERNORS OFFICIAL NEWSLETTERTHE GOVERNORS OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
whatisinthisissue TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS I. MESSAGES AND GREETINGS Governor's Message 01 II. GOVERNOR'S SPOTLIGHT Summer Service Ideas St.Hugh's x Jamaica College III. ACTIVITIES OF GOVERNOR KHIJANI Club Installation and Visits V. WHO WE ARE - A CRASH COURSE Kiwanis Family Key Club 101 VIII. CHARITIES AND MAJOR EMPHASIS International Partners Major Emphasis IX. CONTACT US & STAY CONNECTED Your District Board Follow Us On Social Media IV. KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL International Convention Meet the New I-Board Global Leadership Certificate VI. GOVERNORS GLIMPSE Keeping Up With Khijani VII. UPCOMING KEY CLUB EVENTS ICC - Beach Cleanup 2022 Important Dates to Note 02 03 04 05 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Hey Key Clubbers, messagewithgettingsun,WeinaroundNowdon'tenjoyingnewsletterGovernorKhijaniherewithanupdate!WelcometothetheSummerEditionofmyofficial'TheHummingBird'.Firstly,IwanttosayIhopeallofyouaregettingoutandyoursummer!Takeadvantageofthetimeoff,makenewfriendsandplans,butforgettogetinvolvedandserveyourhome,schoolandcommunity.thatyouhaveaddedtimeonyourhands,rememberthereisalwayssomuchyouthatyoucandotogetinvolved.ImentionedsomeactivitiesyoucanengagethisSummerinthisissue.haveonlyamonthofsummerremaining,somakesuretoharnessthebestoftheandmakethebestouttheopportunitiesavailable.IknowIwillbedoingthisbyinvolvedasmuchasIcan,spendingalotoftimeinthepool,andhangingoutfriendsandfamily.I'mdowntotalkingwithyouallsummer,sodon'tbeafraidtomewithahi,oranyquestion! "If you're going through hell, keep going." ~ Winston Churchill GOVERNOR'S MESSAGEGOVERNOR'S MESSAGE YOURS IN SERVICE, KhijaniKhijani K. Williams District Governor 2022-2023 kcjagovernor@gmail.com
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 howyougoabouthostingyourownBeachCleanup.
Talk with your school's Principal or your Faculty Advisor and find out how you can assist. Whether it is in your schools book room to repair rentaltextbooksorortohelprepaintclassrooms,trytogetinvolved, governorsspotlight Host a Beach Cleanup!
Volunteer at a Blood Drive! Many blood drives are held in the summer 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 howyoucangetinvolved. Find Community Events! Many different events and fundraisers are held in communities throughout the summer. Contact a leader in your community who can helpyoufindeventsthatyourKeyClubcanbeapartof. Start a Recycling Drive! This years District Convention was held April 22 - 24 at the Moneague College in St. Ann under the theme "Stars of Service". District ConventiongotunderwaywithGuestSpeakerDaenaSoares,Miss.
Volunteer at your School!
SUMMER SERVICE IDEASSUMMER SERVICE IDEAS
ST. HUGH'S X JAMAICA COLLEGEST. HUGH'S X JAMAICA COLLEGE On Saturday, July 9, 2022 the St. Hughs High School and Jamaica College Key Club byThispartneredtogethertosuccessfullyundertakeabeachcleanupalongthePalisadoes.ispartofbothclubseffortstokeepourshoresclean.ThiswasalsothefirstprojecttheSt.HughsHighSchoolKeyClubforthenewKeyClubAdministrativeYear. - Want to see your club featured in this section if the next edition, email kcjagovernor@gmail.com and let me know what your club has been doinggovernorsspotlight
activitiesofgovernorkhijaniCLUB INSTALLATIONS & VISITSCLUB INSTALLATIONS & VISITS (JulyKeySt.AndrewHighSchoolforGirlsClubBoardInstallation1,2022) Wolmer'sGirlsSchool KeyClubBoardInstallation(July1,2022)
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONINTERNATIONAL CONVENTION keyclubinternational KeyBillSalDexterDardenKhanNelsonClub'sInternational Convention this year was held in Washington District of Columbia(WashingtonD.C.) attheWashingtonHiltonfromJuly6-10. International Convention allows members to get ideas for service and learn to become better leaders. Also, Key Clubbers get the opportunity to make new friends from around TheSpeakersworkshopsThroughouttheglobeandlearnhowtoincreasetheirimpactintheirschoolsandcommunities.theconventionweheardfromvariousspeakers,attendedvariousandinteractedwithKeyClubbersfromthevariousdistricts,SomeoftheKeyatICONincluded:Jamaicadelegationcomprised11studentsand2adults.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONINTERNATIONAL CONVENTION keyclubinternational DAY ONE - JULY 6, 2022 WELCOME AND KICKOFF PARTY:
International Convention got off to a great start with it being opened by International President, Salma Eldeeb. This was followed by the Governors' AtWalkout.thissession
FollowingInternationalPresidentfor2022-2023.thatsegmentofthesession, we had a Q&A session with Dexter Darden (actor, dancer, singer and performer). Dexter has worked with Key Club for the past several years as the face of the Thirst Project campaigns. This session was led by InternationalVice-President,MelanieKim.
we heard remarks from District Governor, Izza Ahmed of the Capital District who was our host, as well as from Bert West, Kiwanis
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONINTERNATIONAL CONVENTION keyclubinternational DAY TWO - JULY 7, 2022 SERVCICE PROJECT: We kicked off Day Two with two service projects. Summertime in D.C. is hot, and the vulnerable often Westrugglewithheat.assembled"cooling kits" to help them stay comfortable. Our second service project saw us holding a book drive. A number of Children's Books were donated witheachofthemhavingapersonalmessage, COLLEGE 101 + CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL PANEL: In this workshop we heard from International Trustees, Natasha Shrestha and Ellie Nusbaum, who were joined TheybyCircleKInternationalPresident,KyleLank.gaveadviceonhowtofindsuccessinyour future and what choices will make you thrive. They also answered a number of questions from us about applying tocollegesandwhatthatprocessandexperienceislike.
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: Led by Governors Gabriel Villar and Diane Dao from my Inown2022-23,GovernorClass.thisworkshopwelearnthow to create an engaging social media presence, increasing social media engagement on all platforms and the do's and don'ts ofsocialmedia.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONINTERNATIONAL CONVENTION keyclubinternational DAY TWO - JULY 7, 2022 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION: In this session led by Governors Gabriel Villar (Florida) and Diane Dao (Cal-Nev-Ha), why should Key Clubs make DEI a priority in their clubs and service projects was Asdiscussed.wellaswhyafocusonDEImakeseveryonebetter. HOW INTERNATIONAL IS KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL ? InDidyouknowthatKeyClubisinover40countries.thisworkshop,adiscussiontookplaceaboutwhat Key Club looks like around the world, and how Key Club MelanieThismembersservetheirschoolsandcommunities.sessionwasledbyInternationalVice-President,KimandInternationalTrustee,AntonMcDonald. MAIN SESSION AND KEYNOTE ADDRESS: In the Keynote Address, we heard from five-time Paralympian Lex Gillette. He shared his powerful story Hewithus.leftus with a powerful message, "No need for sight when you have vision." The main session included the TalentShow.
This session was led by Governors Dalton and Della, who are in their second term as Governors in their We discussed various challenges we are facing, shared ideas and had a really fun activity which taught us to Q & A WITH KEY CLUB GOVERNORS:
Thevariouscandidatesandaskthequestions.proceedingswaspresidedoverby International Trustee,AliyaAli,shewasassistedbytherespectiveGovs.
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DAY THREE - JULY 8, 2022
During caucusing we got a chance to hear from the
In this workshop Key Clubbers got the opportunity to ask questions and find out about the life of a Key Club TheyDistrictGovernor.gotachance to hear all about the role, ranging from everyday tasks to running board meetings. This session was led by Governors Kyle Hanson and GabriellaSlootsky.
CAUCUSING: Day Three got off to an early start at 8:30 am in the Georgetown East room with the Jamaica, New England and Bermuda, and Bahamas District sharing the room.
RECOGNITION AND KEY NOTE SESSION: A number of clubs across Jamaica also were awarded Diamond Level Distinguished Clubs. We also saw a number of Kiwanian Advisors and Faculty Advisors beingrecognizedduringthissession.
HOW TO FAKE IT TIL YOU MAKE IT: Creating and setting goals are a part of the process and Inareessentialtoreachingyourdreams.thisworkshopledbyInternational Trustee, Aliya Ali, we learnt about how we can "shoot for the moon" and be able to set attainable goals and create vision boards that leadtooursuccess.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONINTERNATIONAL CONVENTION keyclubinternational DAY THREE - JULY 8, 2022
RECOGNITION AND KEY NOTE SESSION: During this session the hard work of Key Clubbers from all over was recognized. A number of awards were distributed with the Jamaica District receiving a notable Weamount.saw my predecessor Arnav Chatani becoming Distinguished Governor, five LTGs awarded the Robert F. LucasAwardandDBEAmeliabeingDistinguishedalso.
CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON: This session got underway at 11:30 AM where we heard from current NASA Administrator Bill Nelson (virtually), who served as a member of the US Senate and House of Representatives, as well as Key Club International Presidentfrom1959-60.
President,TheOffice.I-CouncilconsistsoftheInternationalPresident,Vice-TrusteesandDistrictGovernors.
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I-COUNCIL (INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL) BREAKFAST: Day Four of ICON got off to an early start at 7am in the Lincoln West Room with an International Council (ICouncil) breakfast. Invited to this breakfast with the ICouncil were District Administrators and Candidates for
NOMINATING CONFERENCE (NOM CON) Following breakfast we had Nom Con. This is where the results from caucusing sessions was released, Also saw the narrowing of the field of contenders for the next Theyear'sleadership.JamaicaDistrict was represented by Governor (HamptonKhijani,LTGFrancesca(Division7)andKeyClubberJadaSchool).
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DAY - JULY 9, 2022
STEPS TO BUILDING A GREAT COLLEGE LIST: In this workshop, we heard from Chief Academic Officer from Collegewise, Arun Ponnusamy. We discussed the importance of having a balanced list with reach, target and likely schools is important for a successful application process. We also got advice on what to look for when choosing the right college for you.
During this session, the hard work of the past year was celebrated. We heard the final remarks of Outgoing LilianAsPresidentSalmaEldeebandtheretiringofherI-Board.wellasweheardfromtheNewInternationalPresidentThaiandsawtheinstallationofherI-Board.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONINTERNATIONAL CONVENTION keyclubinternational AY FOUR - JULY 9, 2022
HOUSE OF DELEGATES:
During this session all registered delegates and delegates at large, casted their final votes in the process to decide who will make up the next leadership of Key Club MonumentalInternational. decisions were made during this session, whichsawvotesbeingcastbyelectronicvotingdevices.
CLOSING SESSION:
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#LEADERS L-R: International Trustee (Jamaica, Ohio and Wiscon-Upper Michigan Districts) - Anton McDonald, International President - Salma Eldeeb, International Vice-President - Melanie Kim and Governor - Khijani Williams (Jamaica).
#CARIBBEANLINKUP International Trustee Candidate - Charlotte King (Bahamas District), Governor Shomicha Jackson (Caribbean-Atlantic District), Governor Khijani Williams (Jamaica District) and Governor Gabrielle Mitchell (Bahamas District).
ICON: GOVERNOR'S GALLERYICON: GOVERNOR'S GALLERY keyclubinternational #GOVERNORSTAKEDC Governor Khijani (C) with (L-R): Governors Gio Stabile (Ohio), Madelyn Tung-Mabry (MinnesotaDakotas), Niko Sample-Kietrys (Carolinas) and #GOVERNORSROCK Governor Khijani Williams (Jamaica District) with Governor Gabriella Slootsky (New York District)
MEET THE NEW I-BOARDMEET THE NEW I-BOARD keyclubinternational ShubanAyanoAvaKavyaLeoHopeShanelleDrewTaylorShreyaAhmedLaylaLilianThaiNguynenEldeebMukunthanPetrofskiReetzRelucioRoundcountShenSriramStamatakisTamuraTiwari INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT: INTERNATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT: INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEES: All 11 new International Trustees take the stage immediately after being elected by the House of Delegates Newly elected Key Club International President, Lilian Thai gives her first speech as the elected President. The Key Club International Board (I-Board) consists of the International President, InternationalVice-PresidentandelevenInternationalTrustees.
keyclubinternational GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATEGLOBAL LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATE
TheWorkengagementandbeinganagentforchange.atyourownpacetosuperchargeyourleadershipabilities.coursesarebasedonKeyClub’scorevaluesoffellowship,
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 becomeastrongerleaderandchangemaker.
Key Club International is introducing the Global Leadership Certificate program for members. Through videos, assessments, resources and activities, you’ll learn how to get You’llyourvoiceheardandyourcommunity’sconcernsmet.haveaccesstoupto39coursesontopicsranging from building meaningful relationships, strategic vs. tactical leadership, self-awareness, inclusion, civic
Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members, and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one communityatatime.
ADULTS
THE KIWANIS FAMILYTHE KIWANIS FAMILY
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
Builder's Club members work together to develop servant-leadership skills as they serve their school and community. Their motto is "BuildingLeaders".
AGES 5-10
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Circle K International is a worldwide service organization. It promotes service, leadership, and fellowship. Its motto is "Live to Serve, LovetoServe".
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 AGES 11-14
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Leadership » Leadership is grounded in humility and service to others. A true leader listens, recognizes,andempowers.
HISTORY
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CORE VALUES
Key Club was started by Albert C. Olney & Frank C. Vincent on May 7, 1925 at Sacramento High School which still exists as a Key Club today. They approached a neighboring Kiwanis club to help charter a similar club for service at their high school. 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 – hence the name Key Club. In 1943, Key Club reached international statusandMalcolmLewisbecamethe1stpresident.
MISSION STATEMENT
Character Building » Character is built by everyday acts of kindness, integrity and teamwork togrowstrongerrelationshipsandcommunities. Caring » Compassion for others is a cornerstone of the Key Club experience, inspiring action andservicetoone’scommunity.
Inclusiveness » We welcome people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to join in serving and makingapositivedifferenceinourworld.
Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunitiestoprovideservice,buildcharacteranddevelopleadership.
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"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 Keytounderminetheseinstitutions."ClubisanInternationalorganization 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 TherecomprisedofcommitteesandguidesthecompletionoftheKeyClubstrategicplan.are33organizeddistrictsandonedistrictinformation.Eachdistrict,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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governorsglimpse KEEPING UP WITH KHIJANIKEEPING UP WITH KHIJANI
Welcome to this new addition to 'The Humming Bird'. This section will give you a glimpse into my life outside of Key Club and allow you the readers to get to see mefromadifferentpointofview. This section will always contain a collage of picture snippets of my life of the past month -
International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) is one of the world's largest annual preservation and Jamaicaprotectioneventsandvolunteereffortsforourocean,wavesandbeaches.EnvironmentTrust(JET)arethehostsandnationalcoordinatorsof ICC Day here in Jamaica, they are supported by the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) and Ocean TheConservancy.KeyClub
Jamaica District has registered to be a Site Coordinator for this years ICC Day. In the next issue and through Lieutenant Governors (LTGs), clubs and Key Clubbers willfindoutabouttheregistrationprocesswiththeDistrict.
upcomingkeyclubeventsICC - BEACH CLEAN UPICC - BEACH CLEAN UP
Governor Khijani (then Club Treasurer of Kingston College Key Club ) at International Coastal Cleanup Day 2019, also pictured is the St. Jago High School and the Hampton School Key Clubbers at ICC Day 2019
WorldInternationalIndependenceEmancipationDay:1stDay(Jamaica):6thYouthDay;12thHumanitarianDay:19th AUGUST upcomingkeyclubeventsIMPORTANT DATES TO NOTEIMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE WorldInternationalWorldInternationalInternationalDayofCharity:5thLiteracyDay:8thSuicidePreventionDay:10thCoastalCleanupDay:17thHeartDay:29th SEPTEMBER CircleKiwanisNationalADHDDownBreastCancerAwarenessMonthSyndromeAwarenessMonthAwarenessMonthHeroesDay:17thOneDay:22ndKInternationalWeek:17th-21st OCTOBER KeyDistrictChurchService:6thClubWeek:6th.-12th NOVEMBER ChristmasInternationalWorldAIDSDay:1stVolunteerDay:5thDay:25th DECEMBER
charitiesandmajoremphasis INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSINTERNATIONAL PARTNERS PREFERRED CHARITIES ClubsIn1946,theorganizationwaschallengedtobuildaprogramtobringtogetherallKeyandmemberstofocusenergiesonmakinganinternationalimpact.ThisprogramisstillfollowedtodaythroughtheMajorEmphasis: Children: Their Future, Our Focus. acelebratesworkingTofulfilltheMajorEmphasis,KeyClubInternationalserveschildreninmanyways.BywithKeyClubInternational'spartnerorganizations,KeyClubsservechildrenbyaidingotherorganizationscommittedtoservingchildren.KeyClubInternationalitsthreepartnerships:UNICEF,MarchofDimes,andChildren'sMiracleNetwork.TheKeyClubserviceinitiativeisanotherelementoftheMajorEmphasisandiscreatedontwo-yearbasis.Allofthehands-onserviceprovidedtochildrenbyKeyClubInternationalmembersisdirectedtoasingleareaofneed,tomakeasubstantialimpact. MAJOR EMPHASIS VISION PARTNERS
YOUR DISTRICT BOARDYOUR DISTRICT BOARD contactus&stayconnected DISTRICT GOVERNOR Khijani K. kcjagovernor@gmail.comWilliams876-581-2552 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Christopher christopherhumber@yahoo.comHumber876-370-0160 ASS. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Audrey adakiwanisa@gmail.comBrown876-534-3996 ASS. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Selina kcjaada@gmail.comCampbell876-477-1628 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 7 Francesca kcja.division7@gmail.comD'Antonio876-813-0025 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 5 Najae najae_nish@yahoo.comNish876-886-0170 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 2 Audine themightydivision2@gmail.comMcintosh876-472-9445 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AT LARGE Dana dixondana04@gmail.comDixon876-507-5244 DISTRICT WEBMASTER Rachelle webmaster.kc,jamaica@gmail.comArmstrong876-886-4374 DISTRICT BULLETIN EDITOR Dijonae kcjabulletin@gmail.comDaley876-596-4772 DISTRICT SECRETARY-TREASURER Jouvanay kcjasecretarytreasurer@gmail.comHolloway876-594-2227 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR AT LARGE Nashae nashaebaker123@gmail.comBaker876-237-3559 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 6 Seanna keyclubjadivision6@gmail.comBucknor876-861-9913 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 3 Ghabrielle keyclubdivision3@gmail.comRhoden876-548-5555 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR - DIV 1 Treyjah kcjadivision1@gmail.comRichards876-782-2740
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