Vol. 2, Issue 4 July 10, 2019
Division 8 Illustr8d
Published by Grace Pluemacher Lieutenant Governor of Division 8 NJ Key Club
Table of Contents Message from your LTG...........................................................................3 DCM Information.....................................................................................4 Club Spotlight..........................................................................................5 Fundraising Ideas...................................................................................6 Officer Shoutout.....................................................................................7 Reminders...............................................................................................8 ICON........................................................................................................9 New International Board......................................................................10 K-Fam Picnic..........................................................................................11 Fall Rally Info........................................................................................12 What to do During the Summer & District Project Info....................13 Advocacy Focus Flyer.........................................................................14 Fall Rally Info Flyers..........................................................................15 Key Leader Info....................................................................................19 Reasons to Join Key Club...................................................................20 DCON Info..............................................................................................21 K-Fam Picnic Info...............................................................................22 District Project.....................................................................................23 Tips for CMRFs....................................................................................24 Key Club Overview..............................................................................25 Contact Info.........................................................................................26
Message From Your Lieutenant Governor Hello Division 8! I hope you all are having an amazing summer and a well deserved break from school. My suggestion to you all is to
diffract your duties over the summer and start planning out fundraising for events such as Fall Rally and DCON. This way, when you begin the school year, you will not be in a
helter-skelter
manner and all over the place. As well, NJ and I just returned from ICON (International Convention). We went to so many places and dressed with
soigne. It would be a tarradiddle
to say that it was not tiring, but it was so much fun and an amazing experience. The pledge was changed for the first time in Key Club history, not without
contravening and debate, but a 2/3
Majority was met. "God" was changed to "world" to be more inclusive of everyone! It inspired a
youthquake and our IP International
President Emily Rice addressed the fact that our voices matter in her final speech. Everyone at ICON were so kind and friendly, not
lickspittle
at all, and next year it is in San Francisco! To not continue with
garrulity and idle talkativeness,
let me end this welcome here! Enjoy this newsletter and your summer break!
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Divisional Council Meeting WHAT IS IT? A Divisional Council Meeting (DCM) is a meeting of officers and general members from a division. There, they discuss plans for their individual clubs, receive current information from the Lieutenant Governor, are trained if not already, and get to communicate with the other amazing leaders in their division.
WHY SHOULD I GO? Meet other Key Clubbers from across your division Do service along with others at the DCM If you are an untrained officer, you can get trained It's required to attend at least two as an officer Learn more about the District Have so much fun and socialize with others! Plan events with other clubs
WHO CAN GO? Anyone from your club can go! Officers, general members, etc. There is something to learn at DCMs in every level of Key Club.
THE NEXT DCM FOR DIVISION 8 IS: Date: Tues. July 23 Location: Chick-Fil-A in Howell
Activities during DCM: - Making bracelets and cards for Children's Miracle Network - Getting to know other officers from Division 8
Time: 11am-12:30pm
- Food
Club Spotlight BRICK GARDEN CLUB VOLUNTEERING BY BROOKE LOZA Even in the summer, the Brick Memorial Key Club continues to help their homes, schools, and communities. They volunteered with the Brick Garden Club on Monday, July 8th and Wednesday July 10th. Members came early in the morning on both days to help the Brick Garden Club set up and then dismantle the event. The event showcased many different plants, and flowers, and united the community. For the Key Clubbers' hard work, the Brick Garden Club donated $100 to their efforts for the District Project, Hunger in NJ. Awesome job, Brick Memorial!
I
loved
the
so
volunteering
Brick
kind
are
Garden
to
the
truly
and
Club!
Key
helping
They
Clubbers
great
people.
SARAH JACOB
are
and
This
is
my
attending
something
to
every
second
the
year
event.
look
It's
forward
summer!
MADISON LOZA
to
Fundraising Ideas Fundraising is a great way to offset the cost of amazing events like DCON, Fall Rally, Key Leader, and more! Use this summer break to your club's advantage and plan fundraisers for the next school year. Most require planning and promotion, which you can prepare beforehand. Below are some examples of fundraisers that your club can do! If you have any questions, please let me know.
Color Run Bake Sale/Ramen Sale Canning Car Wash Chipotle Fundraiser IHOP Fundraiser Krispy Kreme Fundraiser Restaurants/Food Chains Yankee Candle Fundraiser Rose Sale Tricky Tray/ Auction Kiwanis Gives Online Shoprite Bagging Reach out to Local Businesses
Officer Shoutout Marla Forfar
Marla
is
truly
anything
She
is
helping
she
hand.
as
charismatic
a
her
there
She
mind
to
sets
leader.
individual
interests
herself.
overachiever
sets
always
example
the
an
of
Marla
one
and
of
a
great
Marla
others
is
to.
lend
a
in
is
puts
before
a
kind.
MARISA HANN
Marla
is
an
hardworking
and
she
help
in
is
extremely
and
nice
always
any
and
person
willing
every
way!
GRACE PLUEMACHER
Marla
is
very
dedicated
natural
leader.Â
ELLIE MAROTTA
and
to
a
Reminders Fill out the CMRF Let me know if you can go to the DCM Text me if you are going to the K-Family Picnic Plan your fundraising and Fall Rally transportation Meet with your executive board and/or club to stay active over the summer
@njkeyclub @njkeyclub.division8
TEXT @NJKeyClubD to 81010 to join the District Remind!
International Convention JULY 1-2 During the first two days of ICON, New Jersey Key Club toured all across Washington. We took a night tour of some famous monuments in DC, saw the Vietnam War memorial, the Korean War memorial, Lincoln Memorial, Roosevelt's memorial, and more. On the second day, NJKC had the honor to visit the Arlington cemetery where our District Executives had the privelege of laying a weath at the tomb of the unknown soldier. Afterwards, we went to the Smithsonian African American History Museum. Later that night, we went to the Washington National Stadium!
JULY 3-4 On the third day of ICON, we headed to Baltimore, Maryland. We got to the Meet & Greet and traded pins with Key Clubbers across the world. On Thursday, we had an opening session and workshops where we learned about our position and partners of Key Club. We enjoyed the fireworks on July 4th with the other Districts!
JULY 5-7 On the last two days of ICON, we had some more workshops where we learned new skills from singing Karaoke to learning how to swing dance! We also heard from International Candidates and learned about their platform. On the final day of ICON, we voted on new changes in the rules for Key Club, including changing the pledge to be more inclusive for everyone. We found out the new International Board, with New Jersey's very own Kaitlin Cirillo as the Internation Vice President! We also got to meet Laura Marano, famous singer and actor who also partners with the Thirst Project!
New International Board International President: K'Lena Schnack Internation Vice President: Kaitlin Cirillo International Trustees: Caroline Bushnell Alex Drahos Riley Feng Alexis Henry Aminhan Lobster Conrad Nyugen Brandon Orick Indigo Parlin Hannah Povroznik Irin Shim Rachel Zhang
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and world; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
K-Family Picnic
Every year, over the summer, the New Jersey Kiwanis Family Picnic is held to unite the KFamily in an afternoon of fun! Circle-K hosts the picnic and plans exciting activities for the guests. The price to attend is $10. At the Kiwanis Family Picnic, you will meet all members of the K-Family, play games like volleyball, so service projects, and overall have an engaging time. This year, the Kiwanis Family Picnic will be held in Green Island Community Association Club House, Toms River, New Jersey on Sunday, July 14th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Not only will you learn more about the K-Family, but you will meet Key Clubbers from across the District! The event is relatively close to us and it’s an amazing opportunity!
SUNDAY, JULY 14TH 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM GREEN ISLAND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION CLUB HOUSE TOMS RIVER, NJ
Fall Rally Have you ever wanted to attend an event that not only brings you closer to other Key Clubbers, but also allows you to enjoy an amusement park for a whole day? Then come to Fall Rally! The 2019 Fall Rally will be on Sunday, October 13th, 2019 at Six Flags Great Adventure, home to the largest gathering of Key Clubbers in Jackson, New Jersey. Fall Rally begins with an hour opening session featuring more information on the District Project of Hunger in New Jersey, listening to an amazing keynote speaker, fighting for the spirit stick, and finding out more about the theme of Fall Rally to explore the jungle of service. After the session, members have the opportunity to enjoy the park for the rest of the day
and only pay half the normal
ticket price! This year, the goal for Fall Rally attendance is at least 3,000 Key Clubbers: this goal has been reached before, and the New Jersey District Board believes it can be reached again. Not only is attending Fall Rally a great way to hang out at Six Flags with friends for half the price, but it also allows you to meet Key Clubbers from across the state, exposing you to the District Level
SUNDAY, OCT. 13TH GREAT ADVENTURE JACKSON, NJ
of New Jersey and likely changing your perspective on service and how far-reaching Key Club is. For all these reasons, we hope to see you at this year’s Fall Rally on Sunday, October 13th, and wish you good luck exploring the jungle of service!
What to Do Over the Summer It can be hard over the summer to not slack off even in Key Club work, but using the summer to your advantage can come in handy. Being proactive in the summer can help when it gets busy during the school year. Here are some things you can do over the summer: 1. Come to Divisional Events: Throughout the summer, I will be holding DCMs. Coming to these can both keep you in touch with the division and give you service hours! 2. Visit your sponsoring Kiwanis Club: strengthening your bond with your sponsoring Kiwanis club is crucial for a strong club. Some ways to do this are to go to their meetings or invite them to service projects! 3. Plan and work on your goals for the year: Making a list of goals for the service year is useful if you would like to see what you have completed throughout the year. Making this list and being proactive can serve as a help when you are busy during the school year!
District Project: Hunger in NJ For the past three years, the New Jersey District Project has been “Hunger in New Jersey”, focusing on families with food insecurity, unsure of where their next meal would come from. We are proud to announce that we will be continuing with this project for the 2019-2020 service year! Many of you reading this are familiar with our project as we have been doing it for so long, which is why our
goals have confidently been set to reach $50,000 in monetary donations, 55,000 lbs of food, and 15,000 collective service hours
by next year’s District Convention. Throughout this service year,
you will hear from the District with ways to increase your involvement with the District Project whether it be through you as an individual, or with the help of your entire club. Not only this, but in order to properly track collections of money, food, and service hours, Club Monthly Report Form completion can’t be stressed enough! Please remember to fill out your CMRFs by the tenth of each month. Also, to keep track of monetary donations, we are setting up a new system to mark everything down. If your club plans on sending a check to a local food bank, please first mail the check to Helene Meissner at 201 Broad St, Phillipsburg, NJ 08865 along with your school name and the food bank you would like it to be sent to from there.
Key Club Overview Key Club is a student-led, international, high school organization. Our members make the world a better
Core Values
place through service. In doing so, we grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to
Leadership
lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve.
Leadership is grounded in humility and service to others. A true leader listens, recognizes, and empowers.
International
Character Building Character is built by everyday acts of kindness, integrity and teamwork to
District Club
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.
Contacts
Lieutenant Governor of Division 8 Grace Pluemacher ltg8.pluemacher@njkeyclub.org (732) 330-1412
District Governor Emma Ke governor.ke@njkeyclub.org (908) 507-5024
District Secretary Katrina Pham secretary.pham@njkeyclub.org (425) 777-0371
District Treasurer Gillian Bayne treasurer.bayne@njkeyclub.org (908) 798 8101
District Editor Sarah Jacob editor.jacob@njkeyclub.org (732) 900- 7152
District Webmaster Bhavana Chamarthi webmaster.chamarthi@njkeyclub.org (856) 357-7962
Zone Administrator Mr. Robert Acerra racerra@njkeyclub.org (732) 977-3521