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Volume 1 | Issue 6 November 2011
T H E K A NG K E Y The Official Newsletter of Division 1 of the New Jersey District of Key Club International
Absegami | Atlantic City | Cape May County Technical | Cedar Creek | Egg Harbor Township
Lower Cape May Regional | Mainland | Middle Township | Ocean City | Pleasantville
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K iwanis Family Conference 2011 November 4th-6th
Black Mountain, North Carolina
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Hey Division 1,
December is almost here, and there is so much to do! I’m sure that you
have all sent in your dues, and if you have not, please talk to me as soon as
possible. We have Key Leader coming up as well as a lot of other events,
so we’ll be very busy for the last four months of this service year!
I hope that you are all preparing for District Convention 2012 which will
be held at the Ocean Place Resort in Long Branch, New Jersey this year. I
hope to have many, if not all, of you attend! Your new lieutenant governor
will be inducted at DCON, so be sure to come and support your division!
This service year has been outstanding so far; let’s make the rest of it even
better. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to con-
tact me at any time.
Yours in Caring and Service
Cecilia Kang
Division 1 Lieutenant Governor
A M
essage from your LTG
There’s so much to go over this month! In this Issue:
[3] KFC
[3] Board Meeting Recap
[4] Key Leader Packing List
[4] DCON 2012
[5] Project Showcase
[6] LTG Elections
[6] PCM #5
[6] Distinguishing Officers
[7] Day of Silence
[7] Advocacy
[8] Partners of Service
[8] Division 1 Shirts
[9] Scholarships (SENIORS!) [10] Holiday Project Ideas
[10] Officer of the Month
[11] Contact Information
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Kiwanis Family Conference 2011
FROM FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH TO SUNDAY,
November 6th, eight New Jersey District Board Mem-
bers and our Kiwanis New Jersey District governor
attended the Kiwanis Family Conference (KFC) at
the YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly in Black Mountain,
North Carolina. From bonding with members of the
Kiwanis Family from other districts to spending six
hours in an airport together, the district board mem-
bers who attended the conference grew and learned a
lot throughout the incredible and fun-filled weekend.
The whole weekend was a great bonding
experience. It was also a great chance for us to make
new friends with many K-Family members from dif-
ferent states. But most importantly, it was an out-
standing learning opportunity.
At the beginning of the conference, every-
one was put into small families. Saturday night was
definitely very interested with the “Breaking Bounda-
ries” activity. Everyone in each family went around
answering questions with very little explanation (if
any at all). Questions varied greatly. Some questions
were simple while others were deeper. “What is the
most beautiful thing about people?” One thing
would definitely be how accepting people can be,
because everyone in the group listened but didn’t
judge. The environment was so comfortable, and no
answer was denied.
KFC has definitely been an eye-opening
experience. Saturday afternoon, the eight board
members hiked five miles up and down a mountain.
It was tiring, cold, and challenging, but it was defi-
nitely worth it. Many of us grew closer, and the view
at the top of the mountain was absolutely gorgeous.
And in retrospect, I’m glad that we were all able to
experience what we did together. The whole trip was
wonderful, North Carolina was beautiful, and the
members of the K-Family have really showed me that
family isn’t what I thought it was. Family isn’t just
blood or the close friends who are always there for
you. Family is the group of people who accept you.
Kiwanis Family Conference 2011: It was
the experience of a lifetime.�
November District Board Meeting
Recap! The New Jersey District
Board met on Saturday,
November 19th and Sunday,
November 20th at the Ocean
Place Hotel in Long Branch,
NJ, for its 3rd Official Board
Meeting. International Trus-
tee Nick DePorzio was also
present! Here’s a quick over-
view of just a few of the
things that went on! Saturday:
• Fall Rally Board Minutes
were approved
• LTG Reports
• Webmaster’s Report
• Executive Board Reports
• Comments from KCI
(Trustee Nick DePorzio)
• Comments from Kiwanis
and Circle-K
• Committee Meetings
• Committee Reports
• Administrator Comments
• Mock Elections
• RTC and Fall Rally Final
Reports
Sunday:
• New Business
• Old Business
• Open Floor
Visit IT Nick’s website!
trustynick.com
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K L EY EADER 2011
Packing
Checklist!
• Sleeping bag (large or small) to sleep in
• Pillow (and a blanket if you would like) • Closed-toe shoes/sneakers and flip-flops for showers
ONLY • Jeans/comfortable pants • T-shirts/long sleeved shirts
• Sweatshirts/jackets • Clothes to sleep in
• Flashlight (if you have one) • Toiletries • Towel for camp shower
• Raingear (if dark skies are predicted) • Small picture of yourself for your Key Leader mailbox • Important forms that will be sent to you soon
• Your enthusiasm!
Walk the Boardwalk of Service at DCON
2012 By Division 20 LTG Audrey Lee
Take a walk on the boardwalk of ser-
vice at this year’s District Conven-
tion! This year, the convention has
been relocated back to New Jersey, at
the Ocean Place Resort and Spa in
Long Branch, NJ. Hang out with Key
Clubbers just as dedicated as you
right on the shoreline, from March
30 to April 1! Get the chance to par-
ticipate in the election of the New
District Executive Board members,
partake in informative workshops,
and meet new people at the fun
dances.�
Wednesday, December 7th Egg Harbor Township
High School Auditorium
6 PM to 9 PM
Come see talent from all
over the division and learn
more about the ELIMINATE
Project to help save the lives
of mothers and children.
Tickets are $5
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Divisions 1A and 1B LTG Elections!
When? Saturday, January 21st, 2012 at 2 PM
Where? Atlantic County Library- 1 Swift Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, NJ 08234
Please send at least 2 representatives
from your club to vote!
Division 1’s 5th Presidents’ Council
Meeting will be right before the elections
at 11 AM at the Atlantic County Library!
DISTINGUISHING OFFICERS (previously stated on our Facebook page) I really want my officers to go above and beyond. I’m not going to distinguish people who just do their jobs. I want to distinguish officers who go
beyond the call of duty. Out of the 70+ officers in division 1, I’m sad to say that I can only see 4 officers being distinguished as of now. I want those
who are distinguished to know that they really deserve it, and I’m going to be VERY strict when distinguishing my officers. I know that you are all
outstanding leaders and individuals, but I would love to see more of that in your work. Please don't hesitate to ask what you can do to improve,
and please never think that you can never come and talk to me. If you ever need anything at all, I'm here for you guys. I want you all to work to the
best of your abilities because I know that you're all capable of doing so. I would just like to see more effort from many of you.
We really do have such a large division, and it's without a doubt one of the strongest divisions in the district. However, I know that our division has
much room for improvement.
I know that many of you are seniors, so I know that Senioritis is catching up. But remember that you are club officers and a very important part of
this division and district. You all took on the responsibilities of your positions in April, and I hope to see you all take full control of those responsi-
bilities until the end of your terms.
I would love to recognize and distinguish all of you; I just need to see a lot of improvement and more involvement. We have about four more
months left of this service year. These last few months are going to be incredibly busy so let's make them count.
If you're having any difficulties, I'm just a phone call/email/text/IM away.
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A word from the District
Programs Committee!
Div 13 LTG Nidhi Gurjar and
Div 14 LTG Celina Baquiran
Autism New Jersey is a nonprofit agency that aims to provide a safe environment for individuals
that are affected by the disorder, along with their families, friends, and community. They work with
those affected and professionals to further prevent Autism in hopes of one day that they will find a
cure. Through advocating with families, the media, professionals, and more, Autism New Jersey is
an organization that provides information, support, and training to those who need it. General Facts about Autism
- Autism now affects 1 in 110 children
- More children will be diagnosed with Autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes, and
cancer combined
- Autism is the fastest growing mental disability in the U.S.
- Boys are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with Autism than girls Our Goal
Autism New Jersey is the domestic advocacy focus for the 2011-2012 service year.
Invisible Children, our international advocacy focus, has a day of silence every May to
advocate for the children in Uganda whose voices are not heard. The New Jersey District
of Key Club International will be doing the same thing, but for Autism. On January 5, 2012,
students will be taking part in a Day of Silence for Autism, to advocate for those who are
affected by Autism and do not have the ability to communicate their thoughts. Students
will not be speaking for an entire 24 hours, in or out of school on January 5th, 2012.
Attached you will find a permission slip that all students must have signed by their parents
and an additional permission slip that the student’s teachers must sign in order to take
part in this activity throughout the entire school day
Permission
Slip Attac
hed in Em
ail! Please
and hand
out to m
embers.
*A few problems have occurred, so the definite date and time are TBA (very soon). The location will be the Egg Harbor Township High School.
Division 1 t-shirts are here! All proceeds will go to the ELIMINATE
Project! $12 each! Talk to Cecilia Kang about ordering one today!
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OFFICER OF THE MONTH
The Officer of the Month for the Month of
November is Ocean City Key Club’s president
Sarah Ford! Sarah has been extremely helpful
with the planning of projects and a great person
to contact. She has also been on top of all of her
work. She is very organized and runs her
meetings well with preparation!
Great job, Sarah. Keep up the good work!
H LIDAY PROJECT IDEAS Candy cane grams
Hot chocolate socials
Jingle bells walk
Holiday party with little kids
(elementary school)
Holiday card making for CSH
Canned food drives
Coat drives
Toys for tots
Holiday mail for heroes
Play Santa!
Holiday themed Coffee House
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Nicole Darrah
NJ District Governor
Jiayun Fang
NJ District Secretary
Kimberly Lu
NJ District Treasurer
Andre Rosario
NJ District Editor
Cecilia Kang
Division 1 Lieutenant Governor
Wesley Yuan
NJ District Webmaster
Nick DePorzio
International Trustee
CONTACT INFORMATION
www.keyclub.org
3636 WOODVIEW TRACE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 • 317.875.8755 • US AND CANADA: 800-KIWANIS
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Don’t forget! Project
Showcase is Wednesday,
December 7th at 6PM!
I’ll see you there!