September Newsletter

Volume 3 September 2011

simple like being in a committee!

Being a leader has helped me tons in

life. Being elected as Lt. Governor has

been motivating me to be the best

leader I can possibly be. This position

is probably the biggest leadership role

I have ever taken.

Other leadership roles I have done in

the past are being in Student council

and being Builder’s Club vice

president. And I hope to bring skills

from those roles to my position right

now.

To be a leader, doesn’t necessarily

mean you have to be a President or

Governor. You don’t even have to be

an officer!

3636 WOODVIEW TRACE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 USA 1-800-KIWANIS FAX 1-317-879-0204

Official Newsletter of Key Club LAMISSTENN Division 14

Being a leader takes hard work and

dedication. Be determined and

confident in everything. Be helpful

and understanding to everyone. Be

respectful and active everywhere.

There’s a leader trait in us all. It

could be hiding!

Your leadership skills may bloom

while you’re in key club!

In key club there are tons of

opportunities to be a leader.

Whether it’s doing something

In this issue!

K E Y C L U B

UPCOMING EVENTS! PCM/McAllister’s, Biloxi, MS/ September 3, 2011 @ 1:30 P.M.

Division 14 Rally/ Biloxi High School/ October 29, 2011

What does it take to be a leader?

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Be a Leader ................ 1

INT Structure ................ 2

Key Club n Kiwanis .... 2

Tips for Key Club ......... 3

Projects and Service .. 3

411 on Division 14 ....... 4

Impt. Events n Dates…5

Extra…………….………5

Contact Information…5

Impt. Dates & more! ... 4

KEY CLUB Division 14 newsletter

Let your Key Club know…

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Who’s Who?

The Key Club Structure

So it’s that time of the year to start having

key club meetings and recruiting new

members! Let your key club members in on

the latest news and updates from Key Club

and Kiwanis. Do any of your members know

who the International President is? Or

LaMissTenn’s International Trustee? Do they

even know who their District Governor is? Or

even their Lieutenant Governor? Well fill

them in and let them know what the Key

Club Structure is. You might even learn a

thing or two. Also, let them know who your

home Kiwanis are and introduce

them by going to your Kiwanis

meetings. Key Club is not just a

club to join for credits, but it’s

something your key clubbers

can actually enjoy and really

get into!

How well does your key club know the Key club Pledge? Make sure that every member can say the pledge and say it proud!

Key Club Pledge

Do you know your Kiwanis? Kiwanis are important to Key

Club and they are always available to help out with your

key club. They love to hear from key clubbers and to know

the activities and events going on in your key club. If you

ever need help, Kiwanis is always

there to serve. Try attending their

meetings every few weeks and

see what goes on in their

community. Also try helping

them in their activities and be

there for them at their Kiwanis

events. Remember whose family!

“ 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 to combat all forces which tend to undermine These Institutions”

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Be Caring, Be Helpful, Be a LEADER!

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Need help on running your meetings? Having

troubles keeping your members active?

Wondering what projects or services to do for

Key Club? Well here are some tips for Key Club

that can help you run your key club smooth

and efficiently.

Key Club Tippety Tip Tips for you!

1. Running Meetings

Stay Organize! Make sure to have an agenda for your meetings so you’ll know what to say and do at your meetings. You don’t want to be stuck at your own meeting right?

Icebreaker! If your meetings are a little boring, start off with an icebreaker to keep your members active and interacting with each other.

Handouts! Letters and handouts are great to give to your members so they will know exactly what activities your key club is doing.

Prizes and Rewards! Reward your members who are doing an outstanding job in service. Giving out special prizes will keep members active and wanting to do more.

Let everyone in! Don’t just have you run the meetings by yourself. Let other officers help out and do an activity with your clubbers as well. Listen to everyone’s opinions and if anyone has an issue or concern, then ask and see if anyone can offer good advice.

2. Staying Active.

Keep Track! Keep track of the members who are active and make sure they do their part in service. Track down service hours and set a goal for your members to achieve.

Communication! Stay in touch with your members by informing them of activities and events going around in your key club. Make announcements at school each week letting them know of meetings and dates. Maybe try texting, emailing, or calling everyone and keep them updated.

Fun Fun Fun! Have a few get-togethers and incorporate a service project in it! Invite all your members to some fun and to some service. Doing work while having fun brings your members together.

Show them you care! Give your key clubbers compliments and a good pat on the back saying “good job” and “thanks for helping!” Let them know how thankful you are for their services!

Service Projects for your Key Club!

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is a great service project to

do during Halloween! Money raised for UNICEF

goes towards children around the world who are

faced with poverty, killer diseases, and armed

conflict. Help change the world by trick-or-treating

with the little orange boxes and

gathering change for UNICEF. Raise

money by hosting this fundraiser at

your school or in your community.

For more information visit

http://youth.unicefusa.org/trickortreat/

Important things to remember!

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Did you know that our Division is the

biggest in LaMissTenn District? :D

September 3rd - PCM

September 5th- Monthly Reports Due!

October 5th- Monthly Reports are DUE!

October 15th- Rally Packets DUE!

November 5-7- Key Leader @ Camp Istroua in

Baton Rough, LA

Monthly Reports are important to start turning in and ON TIME!

Make sure they are turned in by the 5th of every month and

turn them into the Lt.Governor, Secretary-Treasurer, and your

home Kiwanis! You may email or snail mail them but make

sure they are turned in by the 5th! You should be able to fill

them out now that we’re back into service modes so don’t

forget to put every detail of your key club in the reports.

Dues are collected to keep our District and International up and running. Your dues ($13.00) go to: o District Convention o Key Club Magazine o International Convention o Club mailings o MEP/Service Opportunities o YOF Grant/Membership Scholarships o Awards and Recognition

It is $13.00 total: -$6.50 for International -$6.50 for District

This must be paid by EACH MEMBER in the club. Dues should be sent by November 1st (Early Bird) or by

December 1st. (Delinquent). Mail to ONLY Key Club International Office:

3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN, 46268 USA

A club will not be recognized by Key Club International if it has not paid its dues.

This year we want ALL active clubs in our district! Our active clubs are the reason we are one of the largest and the strongest districts!

Monthly

Reports

Paying Dues

Important Dates

As Lieutenant Governor, I am required to visit your key club at least twice! I don’t want to visit because I have to though, but because I really want to visit so I can meet your key clubbers and to help out as much as I can. Please contact me to set a time and date for me to come visit your key club. I can’t wait to meet them!

To all Key Clubs that have not filled out the

contact information sheet, I have sent out the

form, so please fill it out by our next PCM. It is

important that I have all contact information

from all key clubs so we can stay in touch. I will

be sending out contact info to all schools once I

have received everyone’s contact information.

Request a Visit from your LTG

Contact information

Anh Nguyen; 187 Rosetti St Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 229 9958. a Kiwanis-family member

www. keyclub.org

www.Lamisstenn.org

Extra

Contact

Information

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Key Club Kiwanis Leadership

Dedication International Convention

UNICEF Lieutenant President

Governor

Projects Service Funraisers

Children Trustee Rally

Ice Breaker Meetings Respect

Division LaMissTenn District

Key Club Word Search Puzzle

Key Clubs in Division 14 Here are the schools in our Division:

Biloxi High School

D’Iberville High School

Gautier High School

George County High School

Gulfport High School

Harrison Central High School

Long Beach High School

Moss Point High School

Pascagoula High School

Resurrection Catholic High School

St.Patrick Catholic High School

St.Stanislaus Catholic High School

Stone County High School

West Harrison High School

GABRIELLE MURPHY 7416 Shrewsbury Avenue

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Phone: 225-620-5953

gabbylamisstenngov@yahoo.

com

PHILIP ROTH 308 Hale Drive

Thibodaux, LA 70301

Phone: 985-446-2650

secretary2012@lamisst

ennkeyclub.org

ANH NGUYEN 187 Rosetti St.

Biloxi, MS 39530

Phone: 228-229-9958

[email protected]