the viking key - volume i, issue 1 | june 2, 2014

Volume I, Issue 1 | June 2, 2014

THE

VIK ING KEY The Official Voorhees High School Key Club Newsletter

Volunteer Spotlight: Kyle Morello An interview with a dedicated Key Club Senior

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THE VIKING KEY Volume I, Issue 1 | June 2, 2014

THE TABLE OF

CONTENTS

Introduction………………… pg. 3

An Update…………….……. pg. 3

Volunteer Spotlight……….. pg. 4

ELIMINATE Project……….. pg. 6

Beads of Hope…………….. pg. 7

Upcoming Events…………. pg. 8

Contacts…………………… pg. 10

THE FEATURED ARTICLE

Volunteer Spotlight: Kyle Morello

An interview with a dedicated Key Club Senior

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Introduction

Good Afternoon, Key Clubbers!

Thank you for attending our June 2nd ice cream social. Starting with

this newsletter, you will be able to access a copy of it on the web address

issuu.com/julierosenb. You’ll be able to subscribe to the publications

which will be especially useful during the summer when general meetings

are not held. We’ll now have a monthly feature of the publication called

“Volunteer Spotlight”. We will reach out to any volunteer who demon-

strates a passion for service and Key Club and ask if he or she would be in-

terested in being interviewed and featured in the next issue of “The Viking

Key”. We hope all of you are excited by this new feature and that you

continue to excel in serving your community!

If you have any ideas for articles or wish to spotlight a local volunteer-

ing opportunity, please contact me at [email protected].

An Update In the past few weeks, we have had quite a few service oppor-

tunities, and we’d like to thank you all for your time and service! The

most recent event was Flags on Graves at Fairmount Cemetery two

weeks ago. It was a very meaningful and fulfilling opportunity, and I

encourage all of you to try to make it next year. We then had our

Rita’s Sale for ELIMINATE Week on May 15, which will be expanded up-

on in another article. We raised over $100, and we would like to thank

all of you who made this possible! Another event was on May 18, in

which we cleaned up what remained of Blues Fest. Thank you to all

that came out and helped keep the park clean!

mailto:[email protected]

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Volunteer Spotlight:

Kyle Morello

After reviewing a certain Key Clubber’s commitment and excep-

tional dedication to service, we decided to spotlight an outstanding

member and Voorhees senior, Kyle Morello. Here is what he said regard-

ing his love for Key Club:

Key Club: When and why did you join Key Club?

Kyle Morello: I joined Key Club freshman year. In the beginning, I didn’t know

what Key Club was and thought it wasn’t going to be of my interest. However,

in mid-February, I learned from my parents that Key Club was a community of

volunteers striving to make a difference, and I was immediately willing to join. I

love helping those in need and serving the community. Out of all the

committees and clubs at Voorhees that give me the opportunity to serve oth-

ers, this one is the most enjoyable. Compared to the other charity groups, this

one gives me the opportunity to help out in the community more.

KC: What is your favorite part of Key Club?

KM: My favorite part of Key Club is the

volunteering and charity events. Whether it’s Dine

Italian, the High Bridge Recycling Day, March of

Dimes, or any of the Bake Sales, I always enjoy

them — helping the needy, the school, and the

community means a lot to me. I try not to miss any

these events. These events give me more purpose

in life, help me make more friends, and help me

develop social skills.

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KC: Do you have a favorite memory or service opportunity from Key Club?

KM: My favorite memory from Key Club is all of the Six Flags Fall Rallies. I really

enjoy the rides from the incredible King Da Ka, to the dark and edgy Batman

rides, to the extremely breathtaking Superman ride. When I heard that we at-

tend an annual meeting at Six Flags commemorating the officers of the vari-

ous schools and the club itself, I immediately wanted to attend to see what it

was about. Surely enough, I loved the rally. The presentations were cool, crea-

tive, and entertaining. My particular favorite presentation was this year’s, it

was Superhero themed!

KC: What advice would you give to incoming or prospective Key Clubbers?

KM: Try to make the most of your Key Club membership and be involved in as

many events as you can. It’s a great way to make friends, and it is good for

the heart.

KC: What advice would you give to incoming or prospective Key Clubbers?

KM: Try to make the most of your Key Club membership and be involved in as

many events as you can. It’s a great way to make friends, and it is good for

the heart.

Thanks Kyle!

Kyle at the Zombie 5k last

year with Key Club.

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Eliminate is a project of UNICEF and Kiwanis

International dedicated to eliminating maternal and

neonatal tetanus. Nearly 60,000 babies die every year, after

being born with tetanus. The most intense side effects of this

deadly disease are painful convulsions and extreme

sensitivity to light and to touch. The Eliminate Project’s

website states that to eliminate MNT from the Earth, “more

than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be

immunized.” The project estimates that it will take $110

million dollars to achieve this goal, as well as the dedication

of the Kiwanis family (that means you!).

This year, Voorhees Key Club do-

nated $1,000 dollars to the ELIMINATE

Project. All of you who helped out at

the Rita’s sale helped with increasing

that donation, so thank you. Help us

continue supporting this noble cause

next year by raising even more money!

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Beads of Hope

Beads of Hope is a nonprofit organization with a

focus in Uganda. As stated on their website, Beads of

Hope’s mission is “to empower women currently living in

poverty through economic opportunity.” These women

in particular are Ugandan citizens who craft jewelry to

give to Beads of Hope to sell, with the proceeds going

back to the women in Uganda. Voorhees High School

Key Club will be supporting this movement by selling

bracelets made by these women for $10 a piece. In

addition to empowering the women in Uganda and

women abroad, the proceeds are used to fund

education projects and scholarships in the region. Key

Club will earn a margin of these profits.

We have just received our

beads, so you can expect a num-

ber of opportunities to sell this sum-

mer! Stay tuned for updates!

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Upcoming Events

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June 2014

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LTEF “Run into Summer” 5k:

The Lebanon Township Education Foundation is hosting a 5k

to celebrate the start of summer. They are asking for 6 - 12

volunteers on Sunday, June 8 to assist in the event from 8 to

11am. Some of the tasks include calling out scores, keeping

track of time, and handing out water.

Senior Awards Night:

As with every year, Voorhees High School is honoring our sen-

iors with awards, and they are asking us to help out by usher-

ing family members into their seats in the auditorium. You will

have to dress nicely and meet Mr. Baumann at 6:30. This

event is tomorrow, Tuesday, June 3.

Potential Beads of Hope Sales:

As we have recently received our shipment from Beads of

Hope, there will be a number of opportunities for members

to sell this summer. These would be great as birthday, anni-

versary, or graduation gifts.

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CONTACTS

Nicole Kozak; President

[email protected]

Sam Ballai; Vice President

[email protected]

Morgan McCord; Secretary

[email protected]

Sarah Tyms; Treasurer

[email protected]

Elysse Chin; Sergeant of Arms

[email protected]

Julien Rosenbloom; Editor

[email protected]







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