quirkey volume 2 issue 8
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8th Official Division 16 January Newsletter highlighting the upcoming DCON event and suggestions for service projects!=TRANSCRIPT
Hey Key Club-
bers!
In this edition of
the QuirKEY I
would like to re-
mind you all of a
few things as the
year comes to an
end. Honestly,
this newsletter is
a bit of a filler
newsletter but
that doesn’t mean
that it is one to be
neglected! All of
the information
here is for very
BIG events com-
ing up so please
take note of
them. If you ever
have any ques-
tions, comments,
or concerns feel
free to contact
me.
Yours in caring and
service,
Erik Lim
In this Issue:
Greetings 1
What;’s been going
on?
2
Program Ideas 3
DCON Sneak Peek 4
Distict CONvention 10
Key Club Motifs 11
Important Contacts 12
Greetings from your Lieutenant Governor
OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF
Division 16 of the New Jersey District
February NEWSLETTER Volume 2, Issue 8
Q U I R K E Y
Erik Lim, Lieutenant Governor of Division 16
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Q U I R K E Y
Key Club International truly is an international organization, with branches in over 30
nations across the globe! This year’s annual District Convention theme is
“Destination: Service.” As such, each division has been assigned a country to repre-
sent them at the convention. This will be the identifier for where to sit during conven-
tion and such. Division 16 has received the country of Thailand!
Reminder: We are Thailand! (For DCON)
What’s been going on?
Hey Guys! I wanted to include this section in a separate portion from the greeting, basically I’m going to explain what’s been going on so far. This past weekend, myself and LTG elect Jae went to Midwinter Training Conference and the last board meeting where Jae was trained to become a LTG like myself, and I participated in the final board meeting of my term. This service year ends at District CONvention and so that is all that is left to prepare for. There are few future events such as ICON that you may be inter-ested in and I have included a few articles about events that you may be interested in doing as you wrap up this year or want to save to jump right into for next year! This is not my last newsletter though so I’ll have more issues coming!
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LTG Hannah Hickman Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is one of Key Club's preferred charities. CMN is an non-profit organization that works around the world to raise funds for children's hospitals, medical research, and community awareness. They have given over $4 bil-lion to over 170 hospitals. Key Club helps these hospitals by volunteering to cheer up patients and raise money through fundraisers. The hospital that the New Jersey District focuses on is Children's Specialized Hospital, that has locations in Tom's River, Egg Harbor Township, Clifton, Fanwood, Hamilton, Mountainside, New Brunswick, and Roselle Park. This year, our service goal for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is 1,704 hours of service in these hospitals. The 4 represents the $4 billion donated. The 170 represents the 170 hospitals that are a part of the network.
Children’s Miracle Network
LTG Eric Zhu March of Dimes is an organization that works to raise money and awareness about the thousands of premature births that happen every year. The March of Dimes Walk is a simple project conducted by the organization where all that is required of mem-bers is the will to move along a path with both friends and strangers. The March of Dimes has supported causes ranging from the fight against polio to most recently to defend babies and mothers.The program was established by Franklin D Roosevelt over fifty years ago but continues to raise awareness and funds for its goals. The money they raise goes directly into research that could help protect babies and moth-ers everywhere. This year our district intends to raise $8,100. The 1 and 8 represent the 1 in 8 babies that are born premature. Join the March! They typically take place during the spring and there probably is a march near you. If you manage to get at least 18% of your club to attend, you win an award at DCON! The march is more fun with friends so bring your friends; bring your family but most of all bring your spirit!
March of Dimes
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Q U I R K E Y
Key Club Advice
Tenafly High School Key Club President: Hayley Austin Advice to new key clubbers: Don't hold back, or you are only hurting yourself. Key Club is a place where everyone and everything should be accepted, so don't worry about being cool or trying to fit in. Take Key Club as an opportunity to find yourself through service.
LTG Eric Zhu DCON has rolled around once again! So it’s time to suit up, put on that blazer, and get ready for that opening night dance. This year the dance will be titled “Le Club Bleu”; be sure to bring blue to support The Eliminate Project. The opening night dance is always the liveliest so make sure to pack that favorite blue shirt and get ready to dance the night away! But let’s be honest, you came to DCON to help make your Key Club bigger and better than ever (you want to win that Single Service Award or perhaps snag that spirit stick) if that’s the case make sure to stop by the service fair. Service organizations from all around the world have to come to bring you fresh ideas, and several NJ Key Clubs have come to spread their own successes. This is the place to go if you’re look-ing to go to ICON or find ways to work with our preferred charities. YUDA bands will be selling their signature product YUDA bands and (this is brand new) Operation Cupcakes will be selling cupcakes. Hurry though; the service fair is only open until dinner time at 5pm! Friday night also marks the beginning of campaigning for those running for dis-trict office, and the due date for all contests materials. Lastly,make sure to arrive be-tween the times of 1-5pm with all the signed forms, Key Clubbers, and their chaper-ones ready for the best weekend of the year!
DCON: Friday
Excited for DCON but don’t know what to expect? Here’s a
sneak peek.
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District Convention
Q U I R K E Y
I started my first newsletter with a recap of District Convention and it seems that it has come
full circle with District Convention approaching soon. I urge all clubs to attend this event. I
have already sent out the packets with the corresponding information of how to register along
with links of promotional Facebook Coverphotos and Profile Pictures. Utilize these resources
as you please. Here is a quick list of things about things that you can do before the actual Dis-
trict Convention:
There are several contests to enter for including: A Talent show, Oratorical and Impromptu
Essay contest so you can start considering these options.
Scholarships for Key Club Seniors!
The Club Annual Achievement Award
Vision
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Key Club is an international student-led organization which pro-
vides its members with opportunities to provide service, build
character and develop leadership.
KEY CLUB
Core values
We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming
communities worldwide.
Mission Statement
The core values of Key Club International are leadership, charac-
ter building, caring and inclusiveness.
Pledge
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club Inter-
national; to build my home, school and community; to serve my
nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to under-
mine these institutions.
Motto
Caring–Our Way of Life
Division 16 of the New Jersey District
Important Contacts of the NJDB
District Governor
Ryan Clarkin
gover-
District Secretary
Kelly Tran
District Treasurer
Penny Xu
njtreasurer-
District Editor
Pak Chau
dis-
om
District Webmaster
Yuya Ong
njwebmas-
Lieutenant Governor 16
Erik Lim
Thank you for reading!
Hi Everyone!
Thank you all for taking the time to read my eigth edition of QuirKEY. I hope that you all enjoyed it! The service year is soon coming to an end but that doesn’t mean that the service stops. Continue the great work that I know each and every one of you are doing and hopefully we will be able to celebrate it all at the end of the year. Look forward to my next newsletter issue and as always, have a splendifer-ous day!
Erik Lim