Townsend Harris Key Club | June Newsletter | Issue No. 04 | 2021-22

TOWNSEND HARRIS KEY CLUB

Key Club JUNE ISSUE JUNE 2021 | ISSUE NO. 04 | Created By Erica Jin Bulletin Editor '21 - '22

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CONTENTS EDITOR'S NOTE

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A n o te from our B u l l e t i n E d i t or o f T o w n s e n d H a r r is Key Club, E r i c a J i n , w i t h a m e s s a g e

PRESIDENT'S LETTER

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A l e tter from ou r P r e s i d e n t o f T o w n s e n d H a r r is Key Club, J u s t i n L e e , w i th a m e s s a g e

JUNE 2021 KEY CLUB EVENTS

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Such a s t he June Divisional, Project Impl i c i t , B e My Eyes, Ecosia, Neighbors In Reac h a n d more

MEMBER OF THE MONTH

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A w o rd from ou r J u n e M e m b e r o f t h e M o n th, Jialin Ch e n , s h o w i n g a n o u t s tanding perf o r m a n c e i n e ve n t h o u r s , a t t e ndance, and e n g a g e m e n t

'21-'22 BOARD OFFICERS CONTACT INFORMATION

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In c l udes the con t a c t i n f o ( s u c h a s p h o n e n u m ber, email, a n d I n s t a g r a m ) o f a l l t h e 2 0 2 1 -2022 boar d o f f i c e r s

LETTER FROM THE editor!

Hey Key Clubbies! Welcome back to the fourth newsletter of the service year! Can you believe that school is already over? I'm so proud of all our dedicated Key Clubbers that remained motivated throughout this school year despite the harsh circumstances.

As summer rolls around, I am eager to attend in person events soon and I hope to meet many of you guys. Thank you to all our amazing members for keeping this club alive and continuously doing good deeds in our community, you really make a positive impact in our world :) Even though school isn't in session anymore, Key Club still runs in the summer! Remember to check your emails for updates and don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns you may have.

Yours In Service, Erica Jin

Erica Jin Bulletin Editor '21-'22

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A LETTER FROM OUR PR

JUSTIN LEE

WHAT'S UP KEY CLUBBERS! FINALLY DONE WITH SCHOO

STRANGE AND CONFUSING YEAR, TOWNSEND HARRIS KEY

THRIVE AND ADAPT AND IT'S ALL THANKS TO OUR MEMB GUYS FOR PARTICIPATING AND STAYING ENGAGED!

SMITHSONIAN EVENTS ARE FINALLY ENDING ON JUNE 2

BUNCH OF NEW EVENTS UP AND RUNNING THROUGHOU

REMEMBER TO CHECK THOSE OUT. ALONG WITH THE ONG AS ECOSIA, BEAN BEAN BEAN, CHARITY MILES, ETC, WE TO SECURE IN-PERSON EVENTS FOR THE SUMMER SUCH

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WEEKLY EMAIL UPDATES IN THE SUMMER. IN ADDITION T TO HAVE ANOTHER FUNDRAISER OR TWO COMING UP AS EXCITING :) WELP THAT'S IT FOR MY LETTER THIS MONTH

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YOURS IN SERVICE, Justin Lee JUSTIN LEE

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Paperwork Reminders MRF, FRF

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PROJEC IMPLICI

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BE MY 150+ Countries 315,002 Blind and Low-Vision

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"I think the purpose for Ecosia is very meaningful and if I was offered the chance to participate in this event again, I would. I participated in this event because deforestation has been a global issue for decades and Ecosia provides a chance for me to contribute to putting a stop to it."

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Neighbors

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"I'm really glad I got to participate in Neighbors In Reach because of all of the good the organization does for those in need. The program was very accessible and straightforward, which made it easy to provide vital relief to marginalized communities, even across the world. As the Covid crisis continues on, it is imperative that people are not left behind and can gain proper access to medical, educational, and food supplies, which is exactly what Neighbors In Reach is actively doing.

I would definitely participate in it again and I hope Key Club can continue to work with the organization in the future!"

- Elliot Heath Class of 2023

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MEMBER OF congrats!

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Hey guys! I am very glad to be your Key Club Member of the Month for June. As a freshman and a current rising sophomore, Key Club was one of the first clubs I joined at THHS at the beginning of the year, and it has been an amazing experience ever since. Even in a virtual setting, Key Club has shaped me to be a caring and responsible member, as well as getting me to be more involved in various causes to give back to our community. I love the dedication and support that each Key Clubber carries, which I have seen in different events we’ve done together. I will continue being a part of Key Club throughout high school because it has given me a purpose when I was stuck at home and a sense of fulfillment when helping others.

One of the most memorable experiences I’ve had in Key Club was the New York District Fall Conference, which held a series of workshops, activities, and motivational speakers that empowered me to become an active Key Clubber.

This conference was my favorite event because it was the first time I got to meet members from all over the district and it has also led me to understand the meaning of serving our community and being a part of Key Club. This event was unforgettable with workshops that taught me about balancing my time, duties as a virtual member, leading service projects, and more. I got to know people who were just as passionate about initiating change and we all connected on the Key Club International Discord server. I remember the first day of the conference ending with a powerful and inspirational speaker, and it was one of the most heart-warming and impactful speeches I’ve ever heard, which has encouraged me to be actively involved. Therefore, I would DEFINITELY recommend everyone to join Key Club because of the amazing community and the numerous opportunities that you’ll find here. I’m looking forward to the in-person experience once the new school year begins again so that we can see everyone and get to do more fun activities!

- Jialin Chen Class of 2024

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Jialin Chen

KEY CLUB LOGO COLORING Submit a screenshot of completion for 0.5 hours! https://forms.gle/EA6y6wCbH8FLi3wA8

You may follow the reference logo or customize it with your own colors!

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CONTACT INFO

JUSTIN LEE PRESIDENT (917)-242-2349 @JUSTINN__LEE JLEE0876@TOWNSENDHARRIS.ORG

AVARY KWAI VICE PRESIDENT (347)-481-0635 @AVARYKWAI AKWAI9966@TOWNSENDHARRIS.ORG

MELINDA WANG SECRETARY (347)-698-8220 @MXXLINDAW9 MWANG3260@TOWNSENDHARRIS.ORG

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