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Page 2 Editor’s Message Page 3-4 Presidential Farewell & Presidential Address Page 5-6 A Message from the Advisors Page 13 Important Contacts Page 7-8 Message from the Seniors K E Y W O R D S Banquet Edition Official Newsletter of the Bloomfield High School Key Club Volume I, Issue I May 14, 2014 Pages 11-12 DCON Recap Page 9 Incoming Board Page 10 LTG. Address

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Page 1: KEY WORDS Banquet Edition 2014

Page 2

Editor’s Message

Page 3-4

Presidential Farewell &

Presidential Address

Page 5-6

A Message from the

Advisors

Page 13

Important Contacts

Page 7-8

Message from the Seniors

K E Y W O R D S

Banquet Edition

Official Newsletter of the Bloomfield High School Key Club

Volume I, Issue I May 14, 2014

Pages 11-12

DCON Recap

Page 9

Incoming Board

Page 10

LTG. Address

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Hey there, Key Clubbers of BHS! I’m Denise Rigo and I will be your

Bulletin Editor for the 2014-2015 service year.

I joined our wonderful Key Club last year as a freshman mostly be-

cause my friends joined. I wasn’t expecting much after joining, but af-

ter attending meetings and events I was amazed at the ability of the

advisors and board members (all students!) to handle such an over-

whelming amount of members. Neither did I think I’d go from being a

freshman class director with my best friend, then historian, and now a

member of the executive board as editor.

This service year, I will not only be capturing your faces and acts of

service in pictures, but also be making these newsletters. They’ll present

you with information regarding future events and anything you’ll need

to know, and from time to time take you back to past Key Club adven-

tures to remind you of the good times you spent with this club.

I look forward to working with the dynamite crew that are the ad-

visors and board members, and may this service year be a successful

and happy one.

- Denise Rigo, Your 2014-2015 BHS Key Club Editor

A Message From Your Bulletin Editor

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Presidential Farewell I cannot believe how fast the year

has went! I can still picture the 2013 Ban-

quet, sitting next to my fellow board

members, all excited to start the new

service year. But it is now time to induct

the new board members as they em-

bark a new journey.

This past service year the Bloom-

field Key Club had many obstacles to

overcome, but also many opportunities.

We had the distinct pleasure of having

the Kiwanis International President, Mr.

Gunter Gasser, from Austria visit Bloom-

field and come attend our meetings. He

also gave a very inspirational speech

about building bridges to connect peo-

ple around the world to make a differ-

ence. We were also given the opportu-

nity to host Regional Training Confer-

ences at our school for all Key Clubs in

New Jersey to come attend workshops

and see our amazing Key Club office.

We were also able to transform the third

floor of our school into an insane asylum

for a night and much more throughout

the year! It required a lot of work, but

through the hard work of the club, offi-

cers, and advisors anything was possible.

I'm truly going to miss those late

nights, running around the high school

preparing any last minute things for

events the following day or getting a mil-

lion notifications from the Key Club

group chat we had. DCON was the final

stage of our Key Club career to show-

case all that we've done and recognize

our very own advisor, Mr. Cappello, with

the Dr. Andrew Batsis Key of Honor.

This journey was the best thing to

happen to me in my four years of high

school. I honestly don't know where I

would be today without such an amaz-

ing organization. Thank you to all for al-

lowing me to lead such an amazing Key

Club and making me the person I am to-

day.

- 2013-2014 BHS Key Club President, Nick

Acuna

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Presidential Address

Hello my name is Rosalyn Feliciano and I will be your 2014-2015

president. It is crazy to think my freshman year I was known to most as

Katy's little sister and now I will be president. From my first day of high

school I have been completely captivated by Key Club. After my first

event I knew this was the best club for me. I had no hesitation making

the decision to become an executive board member. Going to all of

the events and seeing everyone we affect makes all of the planning

and hard work well worth it. Nothing makes me more delighted then

hearing students talking about upcoming or one of the events they

have attended.

When I became a board member I didn't know just how much

dedication it would actually take, nor did I know the board and advisors

would become like a second family to me. Of course this year has had

its ups and downs,but we always figured it out somehow. This time of

year is bitter sweet because while I am thrilled to take on my position I

also have to watch part of the family go off to college. Although I know

they will come back to visit it won't be the same.

Serving as vice president I have gotten to know some of our amaz-

ing members and I am eager to get to know more of you. I look forward

to working with not only the general members more closely, but also the

new board members. I want to show the members what their hard work

does. Many times they go to events and know they are helping some-

one in someway, but they don't actually see how they are making a

change. Each year the experiences of Key Club get better and I cannot

wait to see what this year has in store for us.

- Rosalyn Feliciano, Your 2014-2015 BHS Key Club President

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A Message from the

Advisors

The spring has been a whirlwind of volleyball, new officer elections,

and coffee – infused with writing award report forms for convention and

preparing for new projects for next year. At convention, our club was

presented with awards for the wonderful year of service we provided to

our community. Our beachfront location for DCON proved to be an

awesome way to spend the weekend where everyone learned about

Key Club and made new friends. I am truly proud of everyone for such a

wonderful year!

As the seniors get ready for this chapter of their life to close, they will

be leaving behind their high school world to begin a new chapter. With

countless hours together through service projects and board meetings

the bonds formed this year have turned us into a family. I am extremely

proud of each and every one of you for all of the time you have dedi-

cated to Key Club! While the seniors will be leaving us, the rest will re-

main with some new and exciting additions to our board. As the dy-

namic of our “family” will surely change, one thing will remain constant –

key club will always be there to welcome you home.

- Mr. Cappello

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Hey Key Clubbers!

Can you believe how fast this year has flown by!? I can’t believe

it’s May already! My second year as Key Club advisor has been even

better than my first. I’m so proud of all the time and effort our members

have dedicated to all the great events we’ve had throughout the

year.

One of my favorite events that happened a few weeks ago was

the Volleyball Marathon. This year, I actually got to participate and

play on the teacher team. Even though our team was awesome and

wound up coming in 1st place, all the teams had fun and we got to

raise money for a great cause! Thank you to everyone who came out

and especially those who helped run the show and make sure the night

ran smoothly. The Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund will be receiving a very

generous donation thanks to all of you.

This year was also my first time attending DCON. Although we did-

n’t have the greatest weather for being down the shore, the weekend

was a lot of fun! Congratulations to our very own Ricky Thompson for

being installed as our district’s Lieutenant Governor! Being able to see

all the awards our BHS Key Club took home that night was amazing.

Out of all the Key Clubs in New Jersey, it’s great that Bloomfield stands

out and proves that we have some of the most caring and hard work-

ing students in the state. A very special congratulations also goes to my

fellow advisor, Mr. Cappello, for winning the Key of Honor Award. As I

still try to learn all the ins and outs of what it takes to run a club like ours,

I’m proud to be able to work with and learn from such a dedicated

man.

Lastly, I cannot express how much I will miss our outgoing board

members. With all our events throughout the year and hours spent at

board meetings, we really start to like a “second” family. To all our

graduating seniors: Best of luck next year! Thank you for all that you

have you done during your Key Club years. Don’t forget to keep up the

great work and continue to show the world your great leadership skills!

Have an amazing summer! Can’t wait to see what’s in store for

our new board members and new service year!

Miss Pobuta

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Message from the Seniors

My favorite memory of Key Club hap-

pened my sophomore year. I wasn't a mem-

ber yet, but several of my friends were and

so I ended up going to the Thanksgiving Din-

ner. I thought I would just be sitting there

bred out of my mind, but before I knew it I

was passing out plates, talking to senior citi-

zens and actually enjoying myself. It was in

that moment that I realized that I needed to

join this club, and my junior year I did just

that. I've been a member of Key Club for

the past two years and they have honestly

been the best years of my high school ca-

reer. I'm not one to half do things and so I

fully committed myself in those two years,

going to all the events and running for a

positiom on the executive board. Being sec-

retary exposed me to all the behind the

scenes work that has to be done in order to

maintain our club. Our board is kind of like a

family, sometimes crazy and dysfunctional,

but at the end of the daywe are still family

so we do our best to get along and we al-

ways pull through when we have to get

things done. We've had so many good times

and I know I'll miss every one of them! Key

Club has taught me how to work with others

and how to be a part of something greater

than myself.. Next year at TCNJ I definitely

plan on joining Circle-K (college level Key

Club). I wish all the new board the best and I

will definitely come back to visit!

-Baldween Casseus, Secretary

It is my senior year already, time has

flown by. I remember passing the Key Club

office when I was a freshman and thinking

that I wanted to sit in there one day. Key

Club has taught me many things but most of

all my love for my community. Our commu-

nity at Bloomfield High School is very diverse

which also means that our Key Club is,

which made me want to join Key Club as

soon as possible. Bloomfield’s Key Club had

many different community activities and I

was fortunate to be part of almost every sin-

gle one. Our Key Club screams community.

This Key Club in Bloomfield reminds me of

one big happy family. My favorite memory

of key club will always be the coffee houses,

it is a time where people from the commu-

nity come to see high schoolers perform

which shows we are a tight knit community. I

hope that Key Club will always be their to

keep our community together and I also

want to say good wishes for the new board

next year I know they will do great things.

-Nabeehah Sackoor

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Where do I start? I can not even grasp

how fast the time has passed since I joined Key

Club my freshmen year of high school. Through

my experiences serving our local as well as both

national and international communities through

Key Club alongside my peers I have gained vast

wisdom. Attending meetings and events

seemed tedious at first however the feeling of

helping other individuals surpassed and eventu-

ally diminished that feeling. I have learned how

to and not to work in groups, how to manage

and not to manage my time efficiently, and

how to expand my skills as a leader via the tasks

presented. I am also very thankful and fortunate

for the amazing advisors that dedicate their

time for the club, especially Mr. Cappello whom

I have known the longest of the three and has

been there for advice and “friendly” critiquing

(insert lol) all through my high school career. But

let’s not forget Mr. Adams and Miss. P; I may

have not known them for as long as the Great

Lou Cappello but they have also guided me this

past year and have built an unbreakable bond

with the 2013-2014 board. Lastly I would like to

wish the incoming board as well as new mem-

bers a successful upcoming service year.

-Your 2013-2014 Bulletin Editor, Manny Diaz

Four years have gone by so quickly! I re-

member being a freshman and hearing about

Key Club. I was so excited to join and be a part

of such a wonderful group that helped our com-

munity. When the first meeting started, I was so

nervous and shy. I was afraid that I wouldn’t

know anyone and be by myself all the time.

Then I noticed how kind everyone was to each

other and how everyone really seemed to enjoy

what the club did. I began to participate in so

many things like the Haunted House, all the

events at Oakside Manor, and all of the Coffee

Houses that were being held and with each

event I went to, I felt more and more like part of

an amazing family.

I’m a senior now and about to graduate

and go to college. I’m really excited about

meeting new people and going to new places

but I also feel sad because I’ll miss the people

that I have become so close to because of be-

ing a part of this club. I see how much the club

and I have grown throughout these four short

years and how Key Club has made me who I

am today- a confident, happy, and caring per-

son who will continue to help my community

even after I graduate. That’s why Key Club isn’t

like the other clubs; we’re a family who will stick

together no matter what happens. I’m really go-

ing to miss everyone!

-Samantha Nieve-Silva

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INCOMING BOARD

My name is Josh Mariscal, and I am

one of two Vice Presidents for this upcoming

service year. I am absolutely honored to

serve in this prestigious club. As a Freshman,

I had no idea what I was getting myself into.

My main reason for going was because of

my brother. Throughout the year, though, I

learned that Key Club is more than just your

average club. From becoming Sophomore

Director this past year to rapping my way

through DCON, I also learned that Key Club

expands past the club level, and goes inter-

nationally. This upcoming year, I hope to get

my fellow Key Clubbers as interested in Key

Club as I am.

- Josh Mariscal, 2014-2015 Vice President

Hello, my name is Brittney Brown. I am

excited to serve as Vice President during my

senior year. Throughout the upcoming ser-

vice year, it is my duty to assume leadership

whenever necessary. I will also communi-

cate with board and general members to

ensure events are run efficiently. Although I

am required to assist the President, I am

available to help other members with any

problems they may encounter. During my

term, I am looking forward to working with

you to make the year a successful one. To-

gether we will have fun while serving our

community.

- Brittney Brown, 2014-2015 Vice President

Hi my name is Isabel Gonzalez and I

will be the Key Club Secretary for the incom-

ing 2014-2015 service year. As Secretary , it is

my responsibility to keep track of all meet-

ings and other important information, as

well as keep the club organized. I am ex-

cited to get to work with the rest of the

board and have a great service year with

the entire club!

- Isabel Gonzalez, 2014-2015 Secretary

Hello to all Bloomfield Key Clubbers,

my name is Pablo Acuna and I will serve as

your 2014-2015 Treasurer. As your treasurer, I

will track all transactions that go in and out

of Key Club as well as create a stable

budget and pay all dues early to earn an

award at DCON. In addition I will be attend-

ing all meetings, events, and DCON to

make this service year the best it can be. I

am very welcoming to anyone who has any

questions, suggestions, or comments that

could help the club be the most successful it

can. I look forward to meeting all of you this

service year.

- Your 2014-2015 Key Club Treasurer,

Pablo Acuna

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Hello, BHS Key Clubbers. My

name is Ricky Thompson and I

have the honor to serve as the

Lieutenant Governor of Division 18

of the New Jersey District of Key

Club International for the 2014 -

2015 service year.

The new division 18 is formed

of the clubs of Belleville High

School, Bloomfield High School,

Clifton High School, Glen Ridge

High School, Montclair High

School, Nutley High School and St.

Mary’s High School. I am currently

a sophomore at Bloomfield High

School and started Key Club as a

freshman.

When I joined Key Club, I had

prior skills with computers so I had

decided to become the webmas-

ter of the club. I served as Web-

master for the 2012-2013 service

year and Webmaster and Mem-

bership Director for the 2013-2014

service year. After attending Fall

Rally, Key Leader, DCON, RTCs

and ICON as a freshman I had a

bigger perspective of Key Club,

the district and the international

level of Key Club. I decided to run

a second time in February and

was elected. My extracurricular

activities include: Key Club, Key

Club and even more (you guessed

it!) Key Club.

My Goals for the 2014 - 2015 ser-

vice year are to train 100% of offi-

cers, have two or more divisional

events to strengthen club to club

communication, build two or more

Key Clubs, build at least Builders

club, build and maintain a Divi-

sional Website, attempt to have all

clubs as Early Bird Dues paid clubs,

attend every club’s meeting at

least once every two months.

Although I will serve as your

Lieutenant Governor this year, do

not be afraid to come and talk to

me with whatever you need. I al-

ways have time on my hands and

am never busy. If you need help at

an event do not be afraid to ask

me and I will be there to help.

-Ricky Thompson,

2014-2015 Lieutenant Governor of

Division18

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This past March the Bloomfield High School Key Club attended the 68th Annual New Jersey District

Key Club Convention in Long Branch, NJ. Our Key Club was honored with the following awards:

1st place Club Achievement – Platinum Division

1st place Theme and Major Emphasis

1st place for Non-traditional Scrapbook by Sasha Mendez and Priya Savalia

1st place for hand drawn poster by Sasha Mendez

2nd place for digital poster by Manny Diaz

2nd place Single Service Project

3rd place Kiwanis Family Relations

3rd place for Oratorical Contest by Baldween Casseus

Bloomfield was also recognized with the highest honor for a club from Key Club International - Dis-

tinguished Club in the Diamond Level.

The Golden Member award was presented to Ivan Hernandez for outstanding service and com-

mitment to Key Club.

Mr. Cappello was presented with the prestigious Key of Honor award for going above and be-

yond the call of duty in dedicating his time as advisor of the Key Club.

The following officers were recognized for their hard work and dedication:

Nick Acuna – Distinguished President

Rosy Feliciano – Distinguished Vice-President

Baldween Casseus – Distinguished Secretary

Ricky Thompson – Distinguished Webmaster

Ricky Thompson was officially installed as our Lieutenant Governor for the 2014-2015 school year.

Lastly… Elizabeth Wallace was officially retired from her term as our Lieutenant Governor for the

2013-2014 school year. She was recognized with the Robert F. Lucas Distinguished Lieutenant

Governor award.

Congratulations to everyone for another successful year!

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Important Contacts

Rosalyn Feliciano President

[email protected]

Brittney Brown Vice President

bhskeyclubvicepresi-

[email protected]

Josh Mariscal Vice President

bhskeyclubvicepresi-

[email protected]

Isabel Gonzalez Secretary

[email protected]

Pablo Acuna Treasurer

[email protected]

Denise Rigo Editor

[email protected]

Advisors

[email protected]

Ricky Thompson LT Governor

[email protected]

BHS Key Club Group

@BHS_KeyClub