February 2015 Key-Notes Division Five Newsletter

Division 5 Newsletter, NYDKC

February, 2015 Issue 4

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Table of Contents

“Greetings!” from Your Lieutenant Governor…….……………………….……………Page 3

Letter from Lieutenant Governor Elect……………………………………….…………..Page 4

Events (LTC)………………………………………………………………………………..……..Page 5

Service Spotlights………………………………………………………………………………...Page 6

District Projects: Kamp Kiwanis…………………………..………………..………………Page 7

Fun and Games…………………………………………………………..………..…..………..Page 8

Paperwork and Dues Report………………………………………………….…………...…Page 9

District Board………………………………………………………….………………………..Page 10

Quotes, Jokes, and Folks……………………………………..………………………………Page 11

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Greetings

Greetings Division Five!

Welcome to the February 2015 edition of the Key-Notes Division Five newsletter. This month has been

hectic, but it has also been productive. At our recent February Divisional (thanks to JFK for hosting), we

heard clubs reporting some outstanding activities. Leadership Training Conference is approaching, and

both the clubs and the board are gearing up for it; I know I couldn’t be more excited about it.

Yes, it has been a great month. As we move into the last month of the service year, it is time to finish up

strong as we lead up to LTC. If we finish the year with a bang, we could truly make a lasting difference in

our communities. Think about where we were when we started this year. Now think about how far we’ve

come. We have a website, we’ve chartered a new club, we’ve met at divisionals, we’ve been submitting

more and more of our paperwork, and we have 100 percent dues collection. Don’t be fooled, we have

work yet to do, and I have confidence in Lt. Governor Elect Max Perry’s ability to lead us the rest of the

way.

Being at the helm of this division has been an incredible experience, one that I will take with me wherev-

er I go for the rest of my life. The experiences I have had with our division have been unforgettable. I

thank every one of you for all of your service to your communities, to our organization, and to the world.

I have learned how much our division represents the uniqueness of and variation within Key Club. We

have clubs of all different shapes and sizes, but all of them are passionate about the work that we do, and

each and every one contributes to the causes of Key Club as an organization, but what’s more, we pave

the way for the future by working creatively with organizations and for causes that inspire us. It has been

my profound honor to work with each and every one of you, and I thank you all for that opportunity.

Please read through this newsletter for some great information and im-

portant reminders for the days and weeks to come.

Yours in Service,

Lt. Governor Matt Garber

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Letter from LTG Elect

Hi. My name is Max Perry. It is a pleasure to be your next Lieutenant Governor of Divi-sion Five. I’m 15 years old, am a sophomore at Mepham High School, and my favorite thing to do is be comedic. However, I am very formal when I need to be, and, at times, there is nothing I like better than getting down to work. You may have seen me working the hotdog booth at the straw-berry festival or at the sweetest job at the Bellmore street fair: the cotton candy machine. I am a member of the Mepham drama program and of course, our local Key Club. They’re a hard work-ing bunch, and I like working with all of them. I love people, and I believe there is good in every person, which makes me very patient. Thank you and have a nice day.

Yours in Service, Max Perry Lt. Governor Elect

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Events

We are all looking forward to LTC. Here is a run-down of everything that you need to know.

It is March 27-29 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany.

The cost ($280 for members, $300 for advisors), which should be sent as a single check

made out to Latham Kiwanis Foundation, covers the hotel, meals, conference costs, etc.

It does not include transportation, which must be arranged individually.

Please contact your sponsoring Kiwanis ASAP for funding and transportation assis-

tance.

All attendees must sign up for the Division 5 LTC Remind Group by texting

@nydkcdiv5 to 81010 or with that code through the Remind app.

All attendees must be chaperoned.

This year’s theme is espionage.

There will be great workshops, dances, activities, and service projects for everyone to

participate in.

Please be prepared for the following Service Projects:

Kamp Kiwanis Art Supply Drive: Bring new art supplies to be donated to and

sorted for the Kamp.

Penny Wars for KPLD: Help us support KPLD by bringing change to participate

in the Penny Wars competition, with all proceeds going to KPLD.

Miracle Minute for Eliminate Project: Please be prepared to make a donation

during our Miracle Minute to the Eliminate Project.

Pie a Board Member for the Thirst Project: We will be selling pies for throwing

at the faces of board members to raise money for the Thirst Project, who will also

be giving this year’s keynote address.

Remember: REGISTER BY MARCH 15 ON LTC WEBSITE (conference.nydkc.org).

Leadership Training Conference

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Service Spotlights

Muffins in the Morning at Calhoun

Leading up to Calhoun High School’s Zumba Night on February 3rd, Key Clubbers woke up bright and early to sell muffins to fellow students each Thursday and Friday. What was called “Muffins in the Morning” was a huge success, setting off similar action around the school by oth-er clubs. Students and teachers alike began expecting the muffins, and the supply always quickly sold out. The early morning service took place for two weeks in and around KPLD Week, in or-der to raise awareness for the crippling disease. The revenue generated from the sales is enough to cover the cost of the Zumba instructor (who will cover the hour long session), with even a small surplus which will be donated in conjunction with Zumba Night for Pediatric Lyme Disease re-search.

Please come out to support your fellow Division 5 club on Tuesday, February 3rd for their

first ever Zumba Night Fundraiser. The event will take place from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the San-

ford H. Calhoun High School gymnasium in Merrick. All proceeds will be donated to KPLD

foundation.

By Thomas Macaluso

Calhoun Key Club President

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District Projects

Think about some of the great times that you have had during your childhood summers. Chances

are, many are thinking about something that happened at camp. Now think about all the people

who cannot go to camp, whether it be because of disability (physical or mental) or financial posi-

tion. The goal of Kamp Kiwanis is to end that feeling. Kamp Kiwanis, a New York District Kiwa-

nis Foundation charity, allows such children to spend weeklong sessions at a completely integrat-

ed summer camp without having to spend a single cent.

Kamp Kiwanis

How Can We Help?

Check out the Kamp’s website at kampkiwanis.org, or go to the New York District Kiwanis site.

You can also check out the Kamp Kiwanis Facebook page or email your Lt. Governor, Kiwanis

Lt. Governor, or local Kiwanis club to put you in contact with the Kamp.

Where Can We Find More Information?

Sponsor a Kamper to attend. You can email the Kamp Director for a list of attendees waiting for

sponsors or find your own attendee. You can buy a bench or a brick as well. There is also a list

available of desired donations that will allow Kamp Kiwanis to function for yet another year. You

can also donate items at the drive at Leadership Training Conference this year.

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Fun and Games

Key Club Word Scramble

1. DACREPITI ELYM A District Project

2. AMURTA ETRECN A District Project

3. TIEIMAENL CREPJTO An International Project

4. ATMT ARRGBE A Division Official

5. SEURTRRAE DSYE A District Officer

6. KCNDY Our District

7. HCRMA FO DIEMS An International Project

8. EINHLRCD :HRITE REUUTF ,UOR FCOUS The Major Emphasis

9. XAM RRYEP Our LTG Elect

10. CEYRATSER EARFLY A District Officer

11. IDNSVIOI FEVI Us

12. PRDLAIEHES IGTNARIN NREECFNCEO March 27-29

13. AMPK WKAISNI A District Project

14. OERNORVG PNSECRE A District Officer

15. BVAREE The District Mascot

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Paperwork and Dues

Paperwork

Division 5 ERF April May June July August

Calhoun X X X

CCA Wantagh X X

Farmingdale X X X X X

JFK X X X X

Massapequa X

Mepham X

Plainedge X

Seaford

Wantagh X

7 3 4 2 1 1

September October November December January Division 5

X X X Calhoun

CCA Wantagh

X X X Farmingdale

X X X X JFK

Massapequa

X Mepham

Plainedge

X X X Seaford

X X X Wantagh

1 4 6 3 3

Please remember to submit the February MRF, along with any other forms, by February 10!

Dues

CONGRATULATIONS!!! WE HAVE 100% DUES COLLECTION. GIVE YOURSELVES A

PAT ON THE BACK!

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District Board

Treasurer Anusha Syed Bulletin Editor Sharon Lin

Executive Assistant Kiera Solomon Executive Assistant Theresa Lin

Lieutenant Governors by Division Division 1: Sarah Strebel

Division 2: Zachery Payton

Division 3: Christin Shen

Division 4: Rohit Mathew

Division 5: Matthew Garber

Division 6: Zainab Nathani

Division 7: Anish Jain

Division 8: Henry Wang

Division 8A: Cindy Pietrakowski

Division 9: Clifford Young

Division 10: Ryan Coffey

Division 11: Aaron Cheung

Division 12: Diyu Pearce-Fisher

Division 13: Jai Agarwal

Division 14: Chloe Peer

Division 15: Logan Graham

Division 16: Hanna Nicols

Division 17: Hailey Etherton

Division 18: LeeAnn Owens

Division 19: Nathaniel Moretz

Division 20: VACANT

Division 21: Kenneth Vreeland

Division 22: Bryana Snyder

Division 23: Victoria Syracusa

Division 24: Rebecca Monroe

Division 25: Julia Dressler

Division 26: VACANT

Division 27: VACANT

Webmaster Danny Qiu

Governor Jacob Spencer Secretary Heather Farley

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Quotes, Jokes, and Folks

Lt. Governor Matt Garber: [email protected]

Governor Spencer: [email protected]

International Trustee Meyers: [email protected]

Secretary Farley: [email protected]

Treasurer Syed: [email protected]

Bulletin Editor Lin: [email protected]

Webmaster Qiu: [email protected]

Executive Assistant Solomon: [email protected]

Executive Assistant Lin: [email protected]

District Administrator Goldstein: [email protected]

Kiwanis Committee Representative Scharoff: [email protected]

Kiwanis Lt. Governor Santer: [email protected]

ANY LTG: [email protected]

Contacts

Quotes

Jokes

“When searching for a music themed Halloween costume, Arnold

Schwarzenegger said, ‘I’ll be Bach.’”

“What gets wetter the more it dries? A towel.”

“When we think of friends and call their faces out of the shadows and their

voices out of the echoes that faint along the corridors of memory and do it

without knowing why save that we love to do it, we content ourselves that that

friendship is a Reality, and not a Fancy--that it is built upon a rock, and not

upon the sands that dissolve away with the ebbing tides and carry their monu-

ments with them.”

—Mark Twain

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it

will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”

—Albert Einstein

“Think of all the beauty still left around you, and be happy.”

—Anne Frank

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Key--Notes Division 5 Newsletter, NYDKC

Edited by: Matt Garber

February, 2015, Issue 4

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