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Spring 2012

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR!I hope you all are having a wonderful time as the school year is winding down. Even though school might be alomst done, there is still a lot of great service to be done. Enjoy

this key, and be sure to be on the lookout for our contest option in this edition. As always email me if you have any questions/concerns/or ideas at ohiobulletineditor@gmail.com

Where will your service take you this

spring?

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Don’t Forget!Nick will be at district convention! be sure to say hi and let him know how much we loved having him as an International Trustee this year!

INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE’S MESSAGENick DePorzio all the way from Arizona bringing news from the international board

Ah, here we are at what is but the

crossroads of our service! One year of

work, dedication, passion, and love has

arrived to embrace the year beginning

anew these final months of the school

year. The old has come to meet the new.

Perhaps the year past is arriving at its end,

but perhaps it’s also blessing the year to

come. Perhaps it has come to share its

experiences, the successes, the failures,

the terrible, and the great with the next

generation so that it may thrive from the

guidance of the year past.

This holds true for us all. To the

Governor Breanna and the Ohio District

Board, thank you for your efforts, but your

work is not done. Your final duty will be to

those taking your place. Guide them,

provide them the solutions to the

problems you have faced so this District

will prosper in their success. To the

members, your task is equally great. For

those with years in Key Club remaining,

congratulations! You have before you the

opportunity to learn, grow, and give back

through this complex organization of

leaders we have created, this family we

have formed. Love your fellow man as

you have done; together our hearts have

the strength to conquer the greatest. For

those who will be leaving Key Club, tread

not lightly. You have ahead of you a

journey as grand as you choose. From

here, you leave the road you’ve walked

through high school for something new.

This is your crossroads. Will you lead a path

of continued service? Will you love as you

have loved these years? Will you take the

skills you have acquired to construct a

better world to transgress your lifetime, or

will you see only to your own success?

Choose happiness, choose yourself, and

I’m sure you will walk a brilliant path. I

thank you for all you have done and will

do.

It’s time to celebrate! Let us rejoice in

the presence of all who have come

together these final precious days of club

service. Let us remember that these rare

instances when so many unite for a

greater cause are not oft encountered in

our lives. They are a gift. With that, let’s all

have one gosh darn good end of the

year!

Did you know.. Cacti bloom in the

spring/ summer sorta like our trees

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DCON is coming soon make sure you know what’s what!Forum, caucus, difference between business casual and casual, all

these terms thrown around as DCON nears can be confusing to anyone who hasn't been before, this article should help relive the confusion and put you a step ahead.

Useful Dress Code terms- Casual- Shorts or jeans, collared shirts, sweatshirts,

possibly T-shirts, and casual shoes, skirts, just keep it classy.

Business Casual- No jeans/T-shirts/shorts.Yes to polos, slacks, blouse, no need to break out the ties or suits though.

Business Professional- dress shirt, slacks,and necktie. For Girls, skirt or slacks, blouse, or dress, nice shoes.

Dance attire - The message here is keep it classy everyone. Guys go with slacks and a dress shirts or if you wanna break out the sport jacket

feel free. For girls long and short dresses are fine so long as short dresses are not excessive and very tasteful.

Useful Elections Terms-Forum- This is a class you can go to, they are not very long and you have many choices. You can learn about make-a-wish, get hypnotized, or learn about how to manage your

time.House of delegates- 2 people from every club go to vote on

executive board positions.Caucuses- See page 9

The theme is Mardi Gras , be ready!Bring out your beads, masks and new orleans spirit and be ready for a great time at district convention 2012! Get out your sparkle and get ready to meet key clubbers from all over the state ready to have a great time!

MORE USEFUL TERMS LTG DCON ICON FOR MORE..

This is the abbreviation for a Lieutenant Governor.

District convention acronym

Acronym for international key club convention held in Orlando florida!!

Look in the rest of the key for more useful key club knowledge and fun facts!

Male suada Quis  Dolor Set Ipsum

ARE YOU READY FOR DCON?!

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We need your help at DistrictConvention for Project Backpack!

“Project Backpack” focuses on children who are pulled out of their homes in emergency situations.The children are confused, scared and may receive only a garbage bag with a few of their own items. We can change this! The goal of “Project Backpack” is to provide these children with backpacks and personal items. Bringing items from the list will help.Items needed:

• Sample size: tooth paste, tooth brushes, soap / bodywash, shampoo, and deodorant.

• Clothing for all ages: socks, hats, gloves, pajamas, and underwear

• Combs, brushes, hair ties

• Small stuffed animals and small toys

• Small comfort blankets

• Coloring books and crayons

• Diapers (all sizes) and baby wipes

• Baby bottles and pacifiers

Any purchases made can be a great source of comfort to a child during a traumatic and frightening time in their lives.

WHAT DO WE NEED?

Please help us be successful with this wonderful project and really pull together as Kiwanis family. Thank you for everything you do!

Suggest having a project

backpack donation day at your

school

First Lady’s Project

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Article written by Brian Herrmann Lt. Governor Division 24It seems that clubs across the mighty Ohio District are fulfilling their part of this year’s district service project, Drive Into Service. The board last year decided that this year it was important to focus on a project that would be attainable for any club no matter what their resources are. It is this simple: Collect!

Clubs every year hold drives for a variety of causes. Drives are held for local food banks meaning that Key Clubs across the state are providing many families a meal. They can be held in partnership with an organization such as Toys for Tots or Coats for Kids. Participation in these means that, right in step with the mission of Kiwanis to serve the children of the world; Key Clubs are providing warmth and fun for younger kids across Ohio.

Not only can you help your community with a drive, you can drive into service of your school. Often a classroom in winter runs out of tissues, so hold a tissue drive! It has seen a surprising reception at all of the schools at which they were held. Hold a school supply drive for needy students! Collect printer cartridges and turn them in for a cash-back from Office Max to be given back to your school for future purchases. You can think of anything!

Perhaps you want to go and make an impact overseas. You can collect used eye glasses to be redistributed. Have too many shoes? Hold a collection of old shoes for Soles for Souls. The possibilities are endless!

Many clubs have already gone past the 75 service hour minimum to receive the DSP patch at the Ohio District Convention. Can you drive your club into service?

2 projects, one drive! Help out with the district service project, while also donating to the first ladies project. Have a coloring book, blanket, or any other item needed for the first ladies project drive and be participating in two wonderful opportunities to serve your community!

IDEAS!

No car necessary!

You Have your license, so Drive Into Service!

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We all know that Key Club International is sponsored by Kiwanis International, but do you know your other siblings? How much do you actually know about your own family in service?

First, we have our parent. Kiwanis International was founded in 1915 in Detroit, Michigan. It was originally thought of as more of a networking organization rather than service. Its founders, Allen S. Browne, a professional organizer, and Joseph C. Prance, a tailor, wanted to develop a group that was like no other organization and formed a strictly fraternal club that only young professional businessmen could join. Once they began to accumulate members, they decided that they needed a really good name. So, Brown chose the name “The Supreme Lodge of Benevolent Order Brothers.” After its members got tired of being referred to as the “BOB” they picked up an Indian phrase – NunKee-wan-is. In time membership grew and grew. They moved their headquarters to Cleveland, Ohio and it was there in 1919 where the special concern for children and a passion for service took root. Over the years, membership grew and grew and by 1987 women were allowed to become members. Since then

Kiwanis International has grown into one of the largest adult service organizations in the world.

Then we have our older brother, Circle K. He goes to colleges across 17 nations, is the largest collegiate service organization of its kind in the world, and has more than 13, 250 members (that’s only a grand over the Key Club population of Ohio!). He was born in 1936 when the Kiwanis club of Pullman, Washington organized a fraternity called Kappa Iota Phi in the “Circle K House” at Washington State College. In 1947, Circle K changed from being a fraternity to being a service organization. By 1955 there were 147 Circle K clubs in existence. According to Circle K, “We adopted the Kiwanian beliefs by establishing the three tenets of Service, Leadership, and Fellowship to bring a sense of purpose to the organization.” With a rich history, Circle K clubs are still organized and sponsored by a Kiwanis club on a college or university campus. There are over 30 recognized districts in the world, one of the first five being Ohio.

We also have three little siblings: Builders Club, K-Kids, and Aktion Club. Builders Club is the middle school equivalent of Key Club doing many

of the same projects. It has 45,000 members in over 1,600 clubs in over 12 nations and was founded in 1975. It is the largest middle school service organization in the world. Next is Aktion Club. It is the one and only service organization for adults with disabilities and has more than 9,000 members and 450 clubs worldwide. Aktion Club gets its members referred from other organizations that support individuals with disabilities. Finally comes K-Kids. It was founded on the premise of letting children learn leadership through service. With only 36,000 small members, they are making a big change in the world.

We, as part of the Kiwanis Family, have a large and diverse group of people all supporting one another in the name of service to our world. We all help each other to make the world better place for all to be in large and small ways. With the current establishment, it is arranged that anyone can learn through service at every stage of their life. Get to know your family! Start a club in an age group that it lacking in your community. Get and out and with your siblings! It truly is all in the family. The K Family.

ALL IN THE FAMILY- OUR KIWANIS FAMILYArticle written by Brian Herramnn lieutenant Governor division 24

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GET READY TO SPRING INTO SERVICE!!We are all sick of being stuck inside and in the cold, now is the

time for some warmer weather service fun!

Seeds of ServiceWant to liven up the look of your home, school and

community? Take a few minutes this spring to plant

flowers at your campus, park or around town. Doing

so will beautify your area, and may even plant the

seeds of service in all those who enjoy the plants,

urging them to pick up where you left off.

Usher them inSchool play, graduation, concert, no matter the

occasion, Key Club can add some class. Serving as ushers to

guests of honor or the general public at your school’s next big event

can ensure each guest is safely and correctly seated. Roll out the

red carpet this year and show off the swankiness of Key Club

International.

Build BenchesHead over to the hardware store, pick up some supplies and

build benches for your local park, school or other community area.

Get instructions online and recruit your local Kiwanis family members

to help the cause.

Dance-OffEach year, Children’s Miracle Network affiliates worldwide hold

official Dance Marathons. At these events, students and adults

alike dance the night away to raise money for their local

CMN hospitals. Including a small cover charge for

anyone who wants to take part and selling your own

concessions once dancers have entered, you can

raise a lot of money for the good of children—and

have a whole lot of fun while you’re at it.

Prom RescueTalk to your local tuxedo rental location or dress retailer

and see if they’d be interested in loaning tuxes or dresses to

disadvantaged students for the night of prom. If no, ask them to

offer discounts or no- or low-interest financing options to that all your

school’s students can participate in that one night to remember.

Dodgeball Want to serve with some excitement, energy and fun? Try a

dodgeball tournament for charity. Inviting local schools to register

and send teams can spread the fun around, and getting local new

outlets to cover the event will add to the experience. Charging a

small entry fee for teams and selling tickets, snacks, and souvenirs

can raise money quickly.

!!!CONTEST!!!!!Do you want a 5 dollar gift card to target? Well you can enter to be our next winner by simply emailing ohiobulletineditor@gmai.com with the correct answer to the question; what is one of the key club colors and what does it symbolize?

Now that its warmer, lets take

our service outside!

FUN SPRING SERVICE IDEAS

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During December, the Westerville North and Westerville Central Key Clubs participated in a city-wide service project called “Westerville Caring and Sharing”. The goal of this annual project is to ensure that every child in Westerville has a happy holiday season by providing $100 worth of gifts to underprivileged children. Each high school runs an individual project to raise money for the same cause. While it all supports the same cause, it is also a competition between the rival high schools.

During tough economic times like we have now, many would expect the success of a project like this to decrease, but this year was as successful as ever.

Westerville Central worked hard and raised over $12,000. This is truly impressive for a project that spans only a few weeks. Westerville Central was not able to top Westerville North though. The Warriors of Westerville North raised a massive $34,000. Westerville North was expecting to raise about $14,000, but on the last day, a surprise donation of $20,000 was made. The $20,000 donation was spearheaded by a retiring teacher and several recent Westerville North graduates. Both of these schools together were able to ensure that every child in Westerville had a happy holiday season this year. They hope to do the same next year and for many years to come.

Top picture is of the teacher(Dr. Tom Peet) with a sophomore in college who was a former student of his. They are presenting a “check” for $20,000.

The second picture is of the gifts in bagged and ready to be delivered. Each bag belongs to a child. In the background, the student body waits for the assembly to start where they will unveil the total of how much money was collected.

The picture to the left is of the unveiling of the total amount of money.

PHOTOS

WOW! That’s a lot of money!

CLUB SPOTLIGHT

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Caucuses are the time to really get to know the candidates you will be voting for. They will give a short speech then the floor will be opened up for a round of questions from the audience , YOU!During district caucusing, you will have very little time to get to know many candidates. Therefore, it is important that you make your questions count. Here are sometips to help you make the most of this opportunity:

Helpful Ideas to Remember1. Come prepared. Read through

any information on candidates well in advance of the first round of caucusing. Jot down any notes or questions you might have as you read. And if any of your questions have to do with official bylaws, policies and procedures—refer to your handbook!

2. Dig into the candidate’s platform. If they promise to make change, ask them how they intend to do it. Ask them why the change is necessary. Ask them whether or not this change can realistically be accomplished during their year of service. Don’t just take their word for it!

3. Challenge your own assumptions. Take time to study each candidate’s previous experience. If you feel like a critical component is missing, don’t simply discount the candidate. Ask why they believe they are qualified despite the perceived lack of experience. Ask how they intend to overcome a potential knowledge gap.

4. Don’t waste time with frivolous and inappropriate questions. Questions like “If you were a Starburst,what flavor would you be?” yield little to no relevant information and WILL be called out-of-order. If it won’t get you any closer to selecting a qualified candidate, don’t bother. You want the candidates elected to take their year in office very seriously. Now is your chance to set the tone.

Example Questions1.Why is Key Club important to you?2. Of what importance is Kiwanis to Key Club?3. Why should anyone join Key Club?

4. What do you feel will be the most important aspect of

your job if elected?5. What benefits have you gained from Key Club and what do you expect to gain as the (Insert position here)?6. What value is most important to you as a person?7. What past experiences have prepared you to be a (insert position here)?8. What is one thing you want to change about yourself and why?9. What do you feel are the most important qualities of a leader and how will you utilize these qualities duringyour term?10. Describe your favorite service project and how you contributed.

CAUCUSESWhat they are and how to make the most of them ..

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Spring 2012 Editor; Grace BuchholzContact: ohiobulletineditor@gmail.com

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