October 2011

LIGHT THE NIGHT 2011

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THE BEAVER TIMES

F L H S K E Y C L U B

58-20 Utopia Parkway Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

Phone: (718) 281-8200 Fax: (718) 357-5903

October 2011 ● Issue 1

UPCOMING EVENTS

On September 24th, thousands walked in Victory Field to

help fund the cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma. Francis

Lewis High School Key Club and District 8A are proud to

say that we were amongst these dedicated walkers.

One night. One mission. Relentless for a cure. As we strolled alongside our friends,

a sea of red, illuminated balloons

blanketed the crowed in front of us.

The bright balloons are the heart of Light the Night, whose

purpose is to “bring help and hope to people battling blood

cancers.” All donations go to providing lifesaving blood cancer

research, free educational materials and events for patients and

their families, local programs such as Family Support Groups

and a peer-to-peer counseling program, and comprehensive,

personalized assistance through the Information Resource

Center. Each balloon’s color holds significance – white is for

survivors, red is for supporters, and gold is in memory of those

lost to cancer. This year’s inspirational walk was a success and I

think few will disagree when I say it was also a blast.

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society: http://www.lls.org/

Light the Night: http://www.lightthenight.org/

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

leadership

initiative

service

caring

friendship experience

Welcome, new members!

Dear Key Clubbers, Welcome to a new year with Francis Lewis Key Club! I hope you all had an enjoyable yet productive summer. The new officers have been working hard to make this a fun and engaging year of service. We have many great things coming up and to stay updated on them, come to our meetings (every other Thursday, 10th period) and make sure that you are receiving our emails. For more information on what Key Club is and how to join, check out the last page in this newsletter. Also, take a look at www.keyclub.org as well as www.nydkc.org. And, of course, don’t forget about our own website: www.flhskeyclub.weebly.com. Our first meeting will be on October 14th, Friday Sincerely, Shrima Pandey

PROJECT ELIMINATE

With the help of Francis Lewis High School Key Club, Kiwanis seeks to protect and save the lives of millions of newborns and their mothers. Maternal neonatal tetanus is a deadly yet preventable disease which may be eradicated when put our brightest minds and most inspirational tasks forward. The funds raised for The Eliminate Project will go to providing vaccines, syringes, safe transport and storage, education, and training in the regions of the world that most need the cure. Only three doses of the vaccine, which is $1.80, could save the life of a mother and her child.

MEET THE BOARD

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Joining the Club

What is Key Club?

2011-2012

Officers

Ms. DeBarry

Advisor

Rajaa Elidrissi

President

Dajan Gjoza

Vice President

Karen Li

Secretary

Ana Su

Secretary

Michelle Lee

Treasurer

Shrima Pandey

Editor

Howie Kim

Webmaster

Each member is required to pay a fee in order to join Key Club. Old members $12 New members $13

Please enclose the money in an envelope with the following info:

Name, OSIS, Email, and S.O. # *Exact change and no coins preferred*

You can hand in your dues to any Key club officer or to Ms. Prowell in the S.O. office

You must have an S.O. card in order to receive credit. They can

be purchased in the S.O. office for $5.

Meetings are held twice a month on Thursdays 10th period. They earn you points and are highly suggested but not

mandatory. Our first meeting will be on October 14th, Friday

Be sure to follow up on our website at: www.flshkeyclub.weebly.com

Key Club is an international organization that seeks to promote cooperation, community, and character building amongst high school students. Sponsored by Kiwanis International, Key Clubs around the world conduct charitable projects while also teaching leadership skills. The student-run clubs conduct service to create an international or local impact. They partner with such organizations as March of Dimes, Children’s Miracle Network, and UNICEF.

Key Club Pledge 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 God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

Caring - Our Way of Life