Townsend Harris Key Club | May Newsletter | Issue No. 02 | 2025-26
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Being in Key Club had allowed me to create new friendships with all grades and have a chance to not just give back to my community but create long lasting memories as well.
MAY EVENTS
JAPAN
The Japan Parade was really a new and fun experience for me. Having the fest and parade in one area allowed me to see a different culture and experience the different foods that come with it. If I could do this again next year
Japan Parade has always been one of my favorite events since I also attended during freshman year. The people were very friendly and welcoming as me and my friend carried out our job. this event wasn’t too overwhelming and it’s defi
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I loved volunteering for Taste of Tribeca because not only was I having fun with my friends and eating free food, I also got to learn valuable skills such as engaging with potential customers, advertising the stand, and helping give out food to customers. I would definitely do it again, and next time I hope to see a more vibrant array of food!
Tenzin Namsel ‘28
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District Project: International Justice Mission
The International Justice Mission (IJM) works to protect people in poverty from violence, especially human trafficking, forced labor, and abuse. Their mission is to rescue victims, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems so that the vulnerable are protected long-term. This project aims to raise awareness and funds in order to fight modern-day slavery and exploitation.
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2025 International Key Club Convention (ICON)
The 100th Annual Key Club International Convention (ICON) and New York Tour will be held in Orlando, Florida for over 800 students. And guess what? The chance to go to DISNEY WORLD along with it! Here is your opportunity to meet hundreds of Key Clubbers from around the world, obtain additional training, attend workshops to help further develop your leadership skills, gain insights into service project ideas that can be brought back to your club, be recognized for your club’s or district’s achievements, elect the 2025-2026 International Board, and dance Saturday night away! Don’t miss out on the most amazing Key Club event of the year!
One Tree
One Tree Planted is a nonprofit group d world. Their goal is to make it easy for to the environment by planting trees. planted in areas that need it the most Latin America, Africa, Asia, Europe, an organizations to carry out effective an efforts help protect wildlife, fight damaged by deforestati
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