the crowned jule | volume i, issue 3 | june 13th, 2015
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In this edition of "THE CROWNED JULE", learn how to stay involved with Key Club over the summer.TRANSCRIPT
Volume I, Issue 3 | June 13, 2015 The Official Newsletter of Div. 13 THE
CROWNED
“JULE”
Just because school is over doesn’t mean your service is!
Check out how to stay involved from June to August in this
featured article!
Pages 4—5
Staying Involved in Summer
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IN THIS EDITION
Introduction ………………. 3
Featured: Summer Service... 4
Youth Opportunities Fund… 5
International Convention … 6
RTC Recap…………………... 7
DCM Recap ………………. 8
Teen Summer Institute…... .. 9
Service Partners…………….10
Reminders ………………….. 11
Contact Info ………………. 12
Featured Article:
Staying Involved in the
Summer
Just because school is
over doesn’t mean your ser-
vice is! Check out how to
stay involved from June to
August in this featured arti-
cle!
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Hello Division 13!
As we wind the school year down, I would just like to quickly remind you that serving
your communities does not; I will expand on this is the featured article, but please remem-
ber to be engaged with your communities and represent Key Club as best possible. I’ve
seen your potential throughout the school year, so I know that this can be maintained
throughout the summer! As for me, while I will still be serving communities, I will be doing it
in Mexico, where I will be studying with the Student Diplomacy Corps (the image to the
left is one of a beach in Yucatan, where I will be living for a few days). Because of this, I
will be largely unavailable and without internet connection, so there are a few steps you
will need to take to contact the District Board and meet deadlines; I apologize in ad-
vance for any inconveniences this may cause. Additionally, beginning in August, a new
“Member of the Month” feature will be present in my divisional publication. Presidents
must nominate two members from their club for consideration to be featured every
month. This is also an excellent way for you to showcase some of the things that you do as
a club, so be sure to nominate students who represent you well. As the school year winds
down and finals end, I encourage you to take advantage of the lackadaisical nature of
the school atmosphere and hold a few fundraisers and service events before school lets
out. Until then, enjoy your summer!
Sincerely,
Julien Rosenbloom
INTRODUCTION z
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Staying Involved in the Summer
Months
As the school year winds down, many Key Clubs around
the world face a challenge: maintaining an active student
membership. This is an understandable obstacle, as most
students are delivered information, given opportunities for
volunteering, and initially engaged at club meetings, which
are remarkably difficult to hold during the summer. Howev-
er, while the school year does have an ephemeral end, the
needs of your communities do not, and it is important to
continue engaging with and helping them in all ways possi-
ble. Both the New Jersey District and your respective clubs
will be offering such opportunities, whether it’s attending the
Teen Hunger Institute this July, helping out at your local
foodbank, or assisting kids at a children’s hospital, there are
ample opportunities to maintain your community service
drive! Whenever I am in the states, I will keep you posted,
but if not, check in with other LTGs, your District executives,
club president, and our district website at
www.njkeyclub.org. I cannot wait to see and hear about
the changes you are making in your communities this
summer!
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By now, everyone interested in attending ICON should
have made their first payment to the district. For those of
you attending, I’ve outlined below some things you should
expect! Unfortunately, I won’t be in attendance due to my
being out of the country, but I’m extremely jealous of those
of you who can make it. Don’t forget that the NJ District has
two I.T. candidates: Devin Sun and Ricky Thompson.
Share innovative service project and fundraising ideas.
Listen to amazing speakers.
Learn about servant leadership.
Train for your 2015–16 leadership position.
Elect next year’s Key Club International Board.
Celebrate 100 years of Kiwanis and its clubs (including Key
Club!).
Hear about our success so far with The Eliminate Project—
and how you can help eliminate maternal and neonatal tet-
anus.
Discover new charities and organizations you and your
club can team up with.
Have fun and make memories and friendships that last a
lifetime.
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION (ICON)
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Spring Regional Training
Conference (RTC) Recap
Having just wrapped up our Spring Regional Training
Conferences about a month ago on May 9th and May 16th,
many officers in our division and district walked away with a
new perspective on their positions, their role in their commu-
nity, and their role in Key Club. Because of their far distance
from many of Division 13’s homes, schools, and communities,
we at the district understand that their were most likely diffi-
culties in terms of adequate means of transportation. If this
reason pertains to you—have no fear! RTCs Round 2 will
take place during the Fall RTC Sessions, at West Deptford,
Phillipsburg, and Millburn on September 12th, 13th, and 19th,
respectively. It is required that you attend at least 2 Region-
al Training Conferences if you would like to be honored at
2016’s District Convention as a Distinguished Officer. Please
do your best to attend these as they near closer this Septem-
ber! I look forward to seeing all officers and the fresh faces
of some of your members!
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DCM 1 Recap
As you all know, Saturday, June 5th, 2015 was Division
13’s first Divisional Council Meeting (DCM). This was held at
the Panera Bread in Flemington, New Jersey, as will most
others, due to the fact that it seems to be the most central
location for all schools. At this DCM, several very important
items were discussed, including ICON and Devin Sun & Ricky
Thompson’s campaigns for International Trustee, Fall Rally on
October 11th, the Teen Hunger Institute this July, and staying
involved in the summer. Upon conclusion of the DCM, I held
an Officers’ Training Conference (OTC), and effectively
trained all present officers who had not been trained prior to
the DCM. Below is a rough calendar/timeline of all future
DCMs:
2. September
3. November
4. December
5. February
6. March
I hope to see you all at our DCMs in the coming seasons!
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Introduction to Key Leader
Imagine a weekend in the woods with about 65 Key
Clubbers learning about service leadership and having fun
while doing it – that is exactly what Key Leader is! This year,
from December 4th-December 6th, Kiwanis is sponsoring
their annual Key Leader in Camp Cross Roads in Port Murray,
NJ! As mentioned, about 65 students join together for a
weekend to learn about what it means to be a leader. From
ropes courses to informative workshops, Key Leader is an
overall amazing experience! At Key Leader you are able to
meet teens from all over New Jersey who share a passion for
service just like you! The friendships and bonds you form at
Key Leader are incredible. The great thing is that not just Key
Clubbers attend – students not in Key Club as well as 8th
Graders can join in on the fun!
If a student has attended a Key Leader prior to this year,
they are able to sign up as a Student Facilitator. At Key
Leader, students break off into groups called
“neighborhoods” and Student Facilitators are in charge of
neighborhoods. The neighborhood will have to create their
own mascots, posters, and will be taking part in team build-
ing activities together. The Student Facilitators will get a dis-
counted price of about $115 of what would be $200 for non
Key Clubbers and $175 for Key Clubbers. The money goes
towards food, lodging and activities throughout the week-
end. It is truly a life changing experience, and you get to
meet so many amazing people!
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KEY REMINDERS
SECRETARIES: CMRFs are due to me by the
7th of each month. Please email these to
myself, your Kiwanis Advisor, District
Secretary, and sponsoring Kiwanis Club.
Tag #njkeyclub on Instagram to be featured
on our page (@njkeyclub)!
The Teen Hunger Institute is on July 29th
(more in my June newsletter).
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CONTACT US
Josie Suddeth District Governor [email protected]
Sarah Park District Secretary [email protected]
Bobbie Boettinger District Treasurer [email protected]
David Guirgis District Editor [email protected]
Shannon Peng District Webmaster [email protected]
Julien Rosenbloom Lieutenant Gov., Div. 13
(908) 323—9281