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Hey guys! The holidays are just around the corner
which means that the service year is in full swing.
Everyone can use a little help with money or cheer
around Christmas. For service projects this time of
the year you could make holiday cards for a local
nursing home, holiday decorations, collect spare
change, or even fundraise to buy gifts for a family
in need.
This time of year is also a time for us to start thinking
about lieutenant gov-
ernor elections. Being a
lieutenant governor is a very rewarding experi-
ence. From meeting amazing people to helping
people in need. I highly recommend running for it
if you have any interest. Please let me know asap
and ask me ANY questions you have!
Our next divisional will be held on January 11th, at
Lindenhurst high school from 7-9. Please attend
this meeting because I will be informing everyone
with very important information. SEE YOU THERE!
Lt. Governor Annie Porfido
Greetings from your Lieutenant Governor
Hey Division 2, How do you feel?
Contents
Governors
Greetings and
Executive Asst.
2
District Secre-
tary 3
District Treasur-
er/District Pro
jects
4
Gov. Project
Public Relations
5
K-Family
International
Projects
6
Distinguished
Key Clubber 7
Division and
Club spotlight 8
Division and
club Spotlight
9
Paperwork +
Contacts
10
Vol. 1 Issue 2 December 17th,
K E Y C L U B
Lieutenant Governor Annie Porfido Division 2 N e w Y o r k D i s t r i c t K e y C l u b
By Lt. Governor Annie Porfido
Upcoming Divisional Events:
Lieutenant Governor Elections!
Please CONTACT me If you or
anyone is interested in running for
lieutenant governor!
Links!
Facebook:
http://on.fb.me/
kL3j1b
Join our group!
Divisional:
January 11th, 2011
Lindenhurst high
school
7-9
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Governors Greeting’s
By Governor Domenick Pesce
Hello Mighty New York Dis-
trict,
I would like to welcome you
all to the November News-
letters! The time has come
during the service year that
has us Key Clubbers ex-
tremely busy, as you all
probably know. With the
plethora of walks and fall
service events, this time of
year can get hectic.
One event in particular to look forward to is our 2012
Leadership Training Conference! Like last year, LTC
will be located at the Holiday Inn at Albany, New
York. This year’s Superhero themed LTC will take
place from March 30th to April 1st. I’m expecting to
see of you Key Clubbers there! Join us on a week-
end full with workshops, elections, dances, a talent
show, entertainment, and great opportunities to
meet and socialize with Key Club members from all
over the state.
I encourage you all be there to begin a new service
year, as well as run for District or International office
and even share a vote in determining the new Dis-
trict Board and International Nominees. Leadership
Training Conference is an unforgettable chance to
learn about Key Club and the Kiwanis Family, have
fun, but most importantly, celebrate the values of
service that we all aspire to!
If you would like information on things such as pric-
ing, rooming, and accommodations please visit our
website NYDKC.org. Official sign ups for LTC will be
available very soon! In the meantime, be sure to ap-
ply to be on the Conference Committee. Applica-
tions are available on the NYDKC Facebook Group,
from your respective Lt. Governors, and will be on
the website soon!
Finally, please stay in contact with the District by
subscribing to our email list at nydkc.org, as well as
the Official NYDKC Facebook Group (on.fb.me/
meTPeC), what are you waiting for? Go to the
homepage and subscribe! Please invite your Key
Club friends to the NYDKC Facebook Group, we
need more members!
Thank you all! Please begin to think about conven-
tion and be sure to sign up early.
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District Secretary’s Letter
By Daniel Ivan Lin
Season’s Greetings New York District!
For those of you who do not know me, my name is Daniel Ivan Lin and I am
your district secretary for the 2011-2012 service year. I hope all of you have transi-
tioned smoothly from the first few months of school and that you are now comfort-
ably settled. These past few months, I have had the pleasure at speaking at several
divisional meetings and fall rallies; feeling the immense Key Club spirit from all
across the state. And though it seems like it has only just started, we are already
halfway through this service year.
However, though that is true, it is still important to be as productive as possi-
ble. This past month, I have worked with Webmaster Oscar Tan in recreating report
forms on the district website. These new report forms have a cleaner interface and
also a much lower chance of not being received. Though some of you are still us-
ing the old online submission, it is highly suggested that you begin using the new
one.
In an effort to help club secretaries better understand the different tasks
they have throughout the year, I have created The Secondary, an elaborate guide
on the year-round responsibilities of a club secretary. Later this month, I will be
providing a new resource, Secretarial Referencing, a resource that will contain
sample pieces of paperwork to give secretaries a better sense of how paperwork
should be filled out. Aside from publications, I have also updated my webpage for
club secretaries, nydkcsec.wordpress.com. I will be releasing the third issue of The
Empire Secretarial later this month in hopes to better inform you on what I have
been doing and what I plan on doing for the next few months.
Leadership Training Conference is quickly approaching and with that
comes the electing of new district officers. Those being said, if any of you are inter-
ested in running for district secretary, please feel free to email me at dan-
[email protected]. I will be more than glad to answer any questions you may
have about what the office entitles.
Lastly, I hope that all of you continue to serve your homes, schools, and
communities with the reminder to take a break from Key Club work when neces-
sary. Take this time to embrace the holiday spirit and the atmosphere formed by it.
Spread the love and care for others, because caring is our way of life! I wish you all
the best and hope that you will all enjoy your soon to come, well-deserved break!
Hope to see you all very soon! Happy Holidays! Please take care!
Please join us on Facebook if you haven’t done so already: http://
tinyurl.com/3dvqq9y
Hello Mighty New York District Key Clubbers!
You’re either psysic or have seen my plethora of emails and remind-
ers in the past months because you know I am going to talk about dues. The seem-
ing ad infinitum of my reminders is to emphasize the importance of dues. Without
paying dues you can’t essentially be a Key Clubber.
The date for dues submission has come and gone, but that doesn’t inhibit
your ability to still send them in. The process is still the same and the PowerPoint I
sent out can still help. All you need to do is update the Membership Update Center
and send the check and roaster to International and the copies to District Adminis-
trator Mr. Goldstein. If you do not have your membership log in and/ or password,
please have your club advisor contact Mr. Goldstein.
As of right now your club is considered suspended by international, but use this as
your motivation to get your dues in. When the dues are submitted you are consid-
ered in good standing again and that is where you want to stand!
A reminder: if you do not pay your dues, you cannot attend the Leadership Training
Conference nor apply for awards. As always, if you have any questions or ideas on
how I can better serve you, please contact me. I wish you all the best in continuing
to make the world a better place! Have a wonderful holiday season and a Happy
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District Treasurer
By Emily Gicewicz
If you can believe it, the school year is almost halfway done. But, and possibly more
importantly, the Key Club year ends in less than four months at the Leadership Training
Conference. Even though to some it marks the beginning of a new term or the chance
to see the new friends you made from the previous year, the Leadership Training Con-
ference concludes the District’s chances to complete its goal of $200,000.
With less than four months left to complete our goal, every club must make a con-
science effort to fundraise for one of the ten charities listed on www.nydkc.org. All ten
of these charities help deserving people in need that could benefit from our efforts, especially during this
time of year. Whether you aim to stop the spread of neo-natal and maternal tetanus through the Eliminate
Project or want to help children living in poverty in the backcountry of the Appalachian Mountains through
the Christian Appalachian Project, any and every effort will help.
All this month the District Projects committee, including Lieutenant Governors Kelseyliz Habla, Josh Hill, and
Stephanie Pena, will be posting advertisements for these charities on the District’s Facebook page so that
you can get a better idea of what these charities do and the people they help in the process. Please take
the time to look at the videos. You never know, you might get inspired to help one of them.
I urge everyone to reflect on the current situation going on around the world. There are people that are less
fortunate than us that need our help. Especially around the holiday season, it is important for people in
need to understand that they have not been forgotten and there are people who want to help.
District Projects
By Nick Viviano
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Every day, the music and the arts play a crucial role in our daily lives. Whether it is
the music coming from our headphones or a grand orchestral performance, the
music and arts can touch us in the most subtle and powerful of ways. This service
year, as appointed by District Governor Domenick Pesce, the Governor’s Project
("Music and Art, Within our Hearts") calls for all the New York District Key Clubs to
step up and promote this special initiative. You may be wondering-how exactly
should I contribute to this cause? The answer is straightforward. Both fundraising
and community service count. Along with the rest of the Governor’s Project
Committee, I have compiled a comprehensive list of service project ideas and
organizations specifically geared for this initiative. Perform holiday carols at your
local senior center! Host a battle of the bands fundraiser at your school! You can
even help out with simple projects like making holiday cards and decorations to donate to your local hos-
pital.
Over the next few months, to assist each and every club, the Governor’s Project Committee will be pub-
lishing an official packet of ideas and guidelines for distribution, as well as regularly providing updates on
the nydkc.org website.
At the conclusion of the service year, the Committee will specially host a video contest to specifically rec-
ognize clubs that have recorded their endeavors and critical contributions to the Governor’s Project. Keep
an eye out for more details about the competition! If you have any questions regarding the project or
contest, do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. Remember, without your efforts,
Key Club would never be able to reach its ambitious goals and commitment to service!
Governors Project
By Lt. Governor Emma Cheng
Hello New York District!
My name is Daniel Ivan Lin and I am your district secretary and Public Relations
Committee chair for the 2011-2012 service year! The Public Relations Committee of the
New York District Board aims to help clubs across the district better understand and uti-
lize communication in their Key Club endeavors. This past month, the public relations
committee has been working hard on proofreading and making final edits to the winter
edition poster packet, a publication yet to be released, that contains information and tips on how to become a
more productive and successful club through better methods and utilization of communication; as well as several
poster templates that can be used for club promotion. We have started on a Public Relations video and hope to
have this finished as soon as possible. Thank you all so much! We hope you will enjoy the resources we have in
store for you. Happy Holidays!
Public Relations
By Daniel Ivan Lin
As Key Clubbers you have the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Kiwanis-
Family. But what about those who don’t? The answer is simple: start a new K-Family
club! One group of people who would benefit from this experience is the children in
the elementary and middle schools. These kids do not have many chances to par-
ticipate in community service activities. K-Kids and Builders Club are two fantastic
clubs that allow elementary school and middle school kids help their community and
learn leadership skills. Being a part of these clubs allows for these children to be a
part of the K-Family in their youth, meaning they will continue on as they get older. There are a few things that
you must keep in mind when starting a new K-Family club. To start you need the permission and a charter
from your local Kiwanis. Next you need the school’s approval to start the club and that they are able to pro-
vide a responsible adult advisor. A perfect way to present your idea of chartering a new club to your Kiwanis
and school principal is to create a powerpoint proposal. When everything is in order and your new K-Family
club is started, plan an event to do with them and embrace the service that we can give to each other every
moment of our lives.
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Happy Holidays, Mighty New York District!
As the Holiday season is drawing near, it means two things: the first is that
many people are in need of both support and just a friendly smile and the second: is
that the year is starting to come to an end. The goals of the International Projects are
currently far off. (Hopefully the totals will increase with the next MRF and FRF totals
calculation) But because we are farther behind than expected for this time of the
year that means that we must make a big push to reach our goals. For those of you who are uncertain of
the goals there is a chart on the page with the totals and goals for each project.
If you went Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF please make sure you fill out a Fundraising Report Form for
the money you raised and your Monthly Report Form to report the amount of time you spent fundraising.
November was Prematurity Awareness Month, which goes hand in hand with March of Dimes, another
one of Key Club International’s Service Partners. The committee cannot wait to hear about the fun pro-
jects you did for that! Children’s Miracle Network is not known for this time of the year but that does not
mean that your club cannot do anything for it. If you have a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital in your
area, we encourage you to do an arts and crafts project, cards, or even hold a fundraiser for Children’s
Miracle Network.
Please make sure you like the International Projects and Programs Facebook page! We only have
a short amount of time to reach our goals!
The Importance of Starting a K-Family Club
By Ellen Dooley
International Projects
By Sarah Brady
Howdy Mighty New York District! How do you feel?! As I know all of you guys have been working so
diligently in your community service endeavors, it is important to still keep in mind that good work
should never go unnoticed. Therefore, if you’ve all been keeping a record of your work, filling out
and submitting the DKC award should be a piece of cake!
In order to do this, you first must figure out which division you’re from. Contact your club
president or your Lt. Governor to find out. Depending on which division you’re from, that will ultimate-
ly dictate where your application goes.
Next, go to www.nydkc.org and click on the tab that says, “Paperwork/Resources” at the top of the page. After that,
click on “Club Resources.” Finally, scroll down until you find the Distinguished Key Clubber Award (DKC) Application. If you
click on it, the form will be a downloadable PDF file in which you are able to type in your answers! How perfect!
There are two ways you can submit the DKC Application. The first and most convenient way is digital submission. This
entails typing your responses directly onto the PDF file, saving that file onto your computer as “DKC App,” and e-mailing that
file. If you are from Divisions 1 through 13, your e-mails should be going to me, Jay Wong, at [email protected]. If
you are from Divisions 14 to 27, your e-mails should go to DKC Committee Co-Chairperson, Antonio Xu Liu, at AntonioX-
The other way you can submit the DKC Application is by printing out the PDF file, filling it out by hand, and putting the
entire application in a manila envelope and mailing it to us. If you’re from Divisions 1 to 13, mail your envelopes to:
Lt. Governor Jay Wong
DKC Committee Co-Chairperson
765 Hastings Street
Baldwin, NY 11510
If you’re from Divisions 14 to 27, mail your applications to:
Lt. Governor Antonio Xu Liu
DKC Committee Co-Chairperson
63-11 Queens Blvd. Apt C8
Woodside, NY 11377
All DKC applications must be submitted to us no later than February 14th if submitting digitally. If you submit the appli-
cation via regular mail, the applications must be postmarked by February 14th. Keep in mind that if you submit your applica-
tion digitally, which is cheaper, faster, and easier, you will also get additional points added onto your application in the
“additional criteria” section. That will bring you one step closer to getting your DKC award. Antonio and I can’t wait to read
them! If you have any questions, feel free to contact either one of us at the emails listed above or at the following telephone
numbers:
(516) 507-8853 – Lt. Governor Jay Wong
(917) 860-3793 – Lt. Governor Antonio Xu Liu
Have fun filling out your applications, Key Clubbers!
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Submitting your Distinguished Key Clubber (DKC) Award!
Lt. Governor Jay Wong – Division 7
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Club Spotlights!
Ready, Camera Action!
This year, like last year the pat-med club helped out at the toy
trot. The toy trot is a 5K run around Patchogue. To enter the race
each participant had to bring in a toy to be given to a local
church. While the runners were running, key clubbers were in the
brick house brewery, wrapping presents up a storm. Almost 500
toys were donated and it’s sure to make Christmas even better.
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FALL RALLY
As many of you know, division’s 1, 2 and 3 held our fall rally on November 12th. It was a great success, we
raised $237 for Eliminate! The fall rally was filled with workshops, learning, and helping others. That’s what
Key club is all about. We started off the day with workshops, had pizza for lunch, more workshops then final-
ly the service project. Where we made cards for an orphanage. If you did not attend this years fall rally I
strongly recommend you go next year.
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Paperwork Status
Contact Information
New York District Executive Board
Governor Domenick Pesce:
Secretary Daniel Ivan Lin:
Treasurer Emily Gicewicz
Editor Amber Lee
Webmaster Oscar Tan
Executive Assistant Yasmin Soliman
Division # 2
Lieutenant Governor Annie Porfido
(631)456-9825
131 Franklin St, Patchogue NY, 11772
Division Secretary
To be Announced!
Kiwanis Committee Member Mr. Farrell
(631)806-2435
For contact information of the entire New York District Board, please visit: www.nydkc.org/board/
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