division 14 april newsletter
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by Jiayun FangTRANSCRIPT
Conference and DCON, I hope to put new knowledge to use in bringing the schools in our division closer together.
One of the most important goals of my term is to increase communication, like I said in the Letter of Introduction. Not only will I focus on strengthening inactive clubs, I will make sure all the clubs in our division are communicating with each other. By working together, clubs can draw members from other clubs for help and can definitely increase any Key Clubber's enthusiasm to participate in Key Club. Throughout my term, I hope to increase this communication and strength the bonds that make the Key Club part of the Kiwanis Family.
From this article, I hope you have gotten to know me a little better. Please let me know if you have any questions for me. My contact info is below.
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Division 14: Chatham | Columbia | ECLC | Jonathan Dayton | Madison | Millburn | Summit | Union
Jiayun’s Journal
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Congrats to Union HS Key Club for submitting their officer rosters first out of all clubs in the division!!
Month of April --1st Issue
Official Newsletter of NJ District of Key Club International Division 14
Hi, my name is Jiayun Fang and I am currently a sophomore at Millburn High School. I was elected Lieutenant Governor for the next Key Club year. In order to make next year an awesome one, I would like to introduce myself both as your fellow Key Clubber and as your friend.
First, there are some things you should know about me on an individual level. No, I won't bore you by ranting on about how normal I am. Or, how, just like any other high school teenager, I pray for sleep every moment I am awake and dread awaking every moment I am asleep. And, of course, I won't mention the fact that, just like any other Key Clubber, I get a sense of true happiness after helping out in a service project.
However, I will say that I am an organized, diligent, and optimistic person who will try my best to be your LTG for the next Key Club year. After attending Mid-Winter
Table of Contents
Introduction ............. 1
DCON Recap .......... 2
Club Spotlight ......... 3
KEY Facts .................. 3
KEY Club Tech ......... 4
ICON!! ....................... 5
Meet n Greet .......... 5
Contact
Info ..... 6
K E Y C L U B
Jiayun Fang
[email protected] Cell: 908-546-2996 Facebook: Jn Fang
Aim: jfang2996 Twitter: www.twitter.com/jnfang
Jiayun Fang 2010-2011 NJ Lieutenant Governor Division 14
45 Short Hills Cir. Apt 2B
Millburn, NJ 07041
Cell: 908-546-2996
About Me
Shout
outs!!
DCON Recap
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From April 16 - 18th, Key Clubbers and guests gathered from all over New Jersey to join together in celebration of the end of a great Service Year and the dawn of a new one. As buses started to arrive at the grand Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia Pennsylvania, (Home of the East Coast's largest mall) the Board of Trustees prepared a Registration table and a Service Fair. Key Clubbers who arrived earlier enjoyed themselves at the Service Fair which catered to this year's theme of "Traveling the World of Service" by serving exotic snacks. In addition, arrivals could peruse tri-folds and meet representatives from a variety of charities, getting new ideas for their own clubs along the way.
At this year's DCON, we were fortunate enough to have Mr. Palazzolo, the Kiwanis International President, as our Keynote speaker during the Welcoming Session. He truly opened my eyes on the encompassing role of service in life. The elections process for the new District Board started as well with inter-divisional caucasus to get to know the candidates. Later that night, the semi-formal dance was a chance to meet new people and have fun with friends after a long Friday!
Saturday was jam-packed with activities. A variety of educational and motivational workshops lined before us in the morning including officer workshops, UNICEF, and fun workshops such as "Belly Dancing" that helped me meet people.
Although others left for the giant mall, I went to the Talent Show for a majority of my Saturday. Not only did
I enjoy seeing the diverse range of talents from Key Clubbers, I also began to realize the underlying theme that tied them together and to Key Club: passion.
One of the more important aspects of Saturday evening was the presentation of awards. One after one, high-achieving clubs and members were distinguished by the Kiwanis and the New Jersey District Executive Board. Lastly, Saturday afternoon finalized our decisions for District office as candidates made their speeches and paraded through the auditorium. Another dance, this time a formal one, followed this presentation and, again, was SO MUCH FUN! Bright and early on Sunday morning Key Clubbers got up for the CSH Walk in a parking lot in the Convention Center. Despite the cold, we raised over $2000 for the Children's Specialized Hospital, last year and this year's District service Project! At the Farewell Session, elections results from the night before were announced and the new officers inducted into office along with the new Board of Trustees. However, with induction of the new comes with the retirement of the old Board. Individually, Mr. Barrie Werfel, our District Administrator, congratulated every Board Member on a great year. And, finally, the 64th Annual NJ District Convention concluded. I, for one, was very sad that it had ended so soon. So for those hoping to join us next year: remember to enjoy the experiences along the way!
“Traveling the
World of Service”
My home club: Millburn HS
Union High School President Elect Vivienne Buenaventura, me, and Demi Buscar, Treasurer Elect
Immediate Past NJ District Governor Melissa Polewczak
K E Y C L U B
~By Bhavna Patny Millburn HS Key Club President 2010-2011
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Hello fellow Key Clubbers! My name is Bhavna Patny, and I am the Millburn High School Key Club’s president for the 2010-2011 Service Year. Last year was a great success as we accomplished many of our goals, including an exciting talent show for UNICEF and a fundraiser for Haiti that collected over $15,000!
Currently, the Millburn High School Key Club is working towards helping the Valerie Fund. This organization helps children battling with cancer. The events we have held to raise money for the Valerie Fund include a car wash, restaurant nights, and money collection. The closer we get to our goal of $2,000, the more successful we get as a club. Helping these children get through the pain and suffering that goes along with having cancer is what defines our Key Club. This is our way of caring for the community, which is, as state in the Key Club Motto, our way of life. Along with helping the Valerie Fund, I hope to make this service year even better and more exciting. My goals for this year include better communication between the officers, committee heads, and general members, more
communication with our Kiwanis advisors, and more events throughout the year. I hope to make this club a fun and exciting club for each and every member. The start of a new service year is the best time to start an even better Key Club, which will carry on the same motto that it has been carrying on for years: “Caring – Our Way of Life”. Bhavna Patny President of Millburn HSKC Contact: [email protected]
KEY Facts KCI – Key Club International
KI – Kiwanis International (our adult advisors. They can be of great help!
CKI – Circle K International. College extension of Key Club
RTC – Regional Training Conferences.
Half day filled with fun workshops for general members and officers alike.
OTC – Officer Training Conference.
Informative meetings held by your LTG (me!) to prepare new officers.
PCM – President’s Council Meeting (A
gathering of divisional presidents to
discuss events. To be organized by your LTG.)
MEP – Major Emphasis Project. The
underlying theme of KCI, changes every two years at ICON.
ICON – International Convention
DCON – District Convention
CSH – Children’s Specialized Hospital (NJ District Project ‘10-11)
NJDB – New Jersey District Board (of -
Trustees). Consists of all 21 LTGs and the
Executive Board.
IP – Immediate Past)
CMRF – Club Monthly Report Forms
UNICEF – United Nation’s International Children Emergency Fund
Club Spotlight
↑Millburn Car Wash 3/27 ↓ TGI Fridays Restaurant Night
What does
that stand
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KEY
FACTS
Millburn HS Key Club
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Creating a website is no easy task. Here are some simple steps to creating a user friendly website in a short time.
First off, if you do not know how to code, don’t! Don’t waste time trying to code and referring back and forth when you have many simpler options. Sites like webs and moonfruit.com are great website builders that you can use to create an amazing website without the hassle of codes. All you have to do is go to one of these sites and sign up! In addition, creating an email for just for maintaining your website will keep you organized. Site builders notify you any activity on your site such as forum updates and dormancy warnings.
Secondly, chose a domain name. The domain name should be simple and easy for people to remember. (i.e. millburnkeyclub.webs.com).
Third, try to build tabbed pages and content. All reputable website builders give you the ability to create a tab. However, you should name it and only add content that specifically fits that title, that way your website is easy to navigate. Also, it allows more room for blank spots on your pages so your visitors feel comfortable and not cluttered.
Also, unless you can claim the domain and create ads, you should post links to heavily traveled websites (i.e. njkeyclub.org / keyclub.org). Popular websites are quite high up on many search engines’ result list. Thus if you link to such websites and they link you as well, your rank on search results will be dramatically heightened.
Next, focus on the design. When designing a website, you have to make sure it reflects the message you want to convey. Especially for a group like Key Club, your message is happy and inviting. Therefore, try to use softer versions of neon colors, pastels, and of course white. Also, be sure to include your school’s colors and lots of pictures and logos when designing!
Last, you are going to need to get your website out there, it’s no use in keeping a fabulous website with no viewers/members! Most website builders come with their own built in “invite system” copy and paste all of the contacts from your clubs roster (an easy way to do this if they’re all in a preexisting email address, click select all, then email all, then all you have to is copy and paste all of the emails (as long as they are ONLY the emails – no names, no <brackets>) into the “invite contacts” box, put a cute little message and there you go! If there are brackets and/or names, simply send out an email telling everyone to join.
After that you’re on your own to run things however you like! I’ve shared all my secrets about efficient web mastering so get out there and make a website! Websites are a great way to keep members informed and tell your Key Club’s story.
Have fun & good luck,
Brittany Coughlin, Millburn Key Club Webmaster.
Key Club Technology ~By Brittany Coughlin Millburn HS Webmaster 2010-2011
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That’s right, Division 14, the summer is right around the corner! And with the summer comes Key Club’s annual International Convention, this time in the historic Memphis, Tennessee! This year, the Key Club International has put together an amazing Convention, and the District is planning yet another tour to go along with it! The New Jersey District will travel to Memphis by bus, leaving New Jersey on the morning of July 4th, and returning on the evening of July 12th. On the road to
ICON, we will stop at many points of interest, including Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio, Graceland, and the Civil Rights Museum. At ICON, the festivities will begin with a private concert by Ohio pop-rock superstars Relient K, and shall continue with appearances by such celebrities as Clay Aiken and Josh Hutcherson, various workshops, caucuses and elections, and dances! It will truly be a week to remember. Anyone interested in attending, please contact your
LTG ASAP for more information (including a primer and registration form), as the first payment is due by May 15th. If money is an issue, feel free to ask your Kiwanis Club to help you out with the costs. They would be glad to help!
ICON is HERE!! By Lieutenant Governor Div 19 Neepam Shah
Meet the 2010-2011 nj Distirct Executive Board
NJ District Governor Rachel Orbach Email: [email protected]
NJ District Secretary Kevin Sun Email: [email protected]
NJ District Editor Nicole Darrah Email: [email protected]
International Trustee Eileen Lee Email: [email protected]
NJ District Treasurer Devon Corona Email: [email protected]
Contact Information: phone, email, address, etc.
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Contact Info Jiayun Fang LTG Div 14 [email protected] Cell: 908-546-2996 Facebook: Jn Fang
Mrs. Celeste Werfel Zone Administrator [email protected]
Mr. Barrie Werfel NJ District Administrator [email protected]
Ms. Beth Ann Keat Kiwanis Advisor of Chatham [email protected]
Ms. Heather Cook Kiwanis Advisor of Millburn-Springfield [email protected]
Bhavna Patny President of Millburn HS KC [email protected]
Annie Monson President of Chatham HS KC [email protected]
Vivienne Buenaventura President of Union HS KC [email protected]
Brenna Anderson President of Madison HS KC [email protected]
Danielle Martin 09-10 President of Columbia HS KC in Maplewood [email protected]
Caroline Murphy President 09-10 of Jonathan-Dayton HS KC in Springfield [email protected]
Rebecca Kriegman 09-10 President of Summit HS KC [email protected]
In addition, here are some suggestions to help everyone keep in contact: 1. Please to copy (CC) me in your emails ! That way, everyone can be kept in the loop and will not miss any opportunities. 2. Check out my divisional website: http://www.division14.moonfruit.com/. Although it's still under construction, I hope to constantly update it along with my Facebook, AIM, Twitter, and other messengers.
3. Despite technology, I am still an old-fashioned girl at heart. =) So, please feel free to call me instead of texting me! 4. Lastly, please reply to my emails Even if it is to say "I got it," I really appreciate hearing back from you all. Please give me the peace of mind that you received this message.
Thank you so much!