Summer newsletter 2014

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Hunter Key Club

Editor’s Message Summer is almost over and it’s time to welcome the new school year and that means new service projects as well. Unwind from the stress of realizing that you have to go back to school by doing some cross word puzzles and looking forward to the events coming up in the September month. Remember to sign up again with you email address at the Key Club booth during the Club Open Fair! Tell your friends to join Key Club and spread the word. Also remember to drop by the G.O. foyer during the first week of school to show support for Hunter Key club by having your textbooks wrapped. Let’s start this school year with a bang!

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Exclusive! Questionnaire with immediate past Hunter Key Club President! Page 2 & 3

Pictures from the Key Club Hang Out! Page 4

Hunter Key Club Cross word puzzle Page 5

Riddle: How did the beaver surf the

web? Find out in the newsletter!

New International Bylaws Changes

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“Most people agree that by taking initiative, we are able to help those around us, but very few people understand that our inaction can also hurt people.” ~Lieutenant Governor Aaron Cheung

Governor’s Project Page 6

District Projects Page 7

Kiwanis District Projects Page 8

Key Club Service Calendar Page 9

Key Club Officer Contact

Information Page 9

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THE LOREM IPSUMS SUMMER 2016

Before we say good-bye to out immediate past Key Club President Kevin Cheung for good, let’s hear his final words on what Key Club

meant to him!

1. How long have you been a part of Key Club?

I joined the club in both 7th and 8th grade but didn’t stick with it. It wasn’t until 9th grade that I became a committed member of the club and so I have been a real Key Clubber for almost 4 years now.

2. Why did you join Key Club and what was your first Key Club meeting like? In 7th and 9th grade I had only known about Key Club because my older sister was in the club at Bronx Science. My first meetings those two years were a bit overwhelming for my middle school self, especially because most members were much older upper termers. When I started 9th grade, I had come to recognize the value of community involvement and saw Key Club as the perfect way for me to try my hand at community service. I went to the first meeting of the year and was hooked on the wealth of opportunities the board at the time was telling us about.

3. How has Key Club impacted your life? My time in Key Club has certainly influenced much of the direction of my high school career. It’s taught me the merits of community service and the very real benefits of giving some of your time to help out the community. It’s instilled in me an appreciation for service that is built over the course of

4. What are some interesting service stories? One time at the JDRF Walk for Diabetes, our group had to be transported from one part of Flushing Meadows Corona Park to another. They drove us as we stood in the back of a plain white van with no windows. None of us could stop laughing about how bizarre but oddly fun the experience was.

Source: Facebook.com

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5. How did the club transition in the years you have been part of Key Club?

The club as a whole has always been super committed to community service, which I am incredibly proud of. Over the years we’ve definitely had times where we’ve had trouble with member retention, but I’m incredibly happy that now as I leave Hunter, there is a fantastic group of Key Clubbers that are extremely passionate about the club.

6. What is some advice or wisdom you want to leave for the board/members?

It gets easy at times to let all the duties of a board position bog you down. Don’t forget about the

inspirations and passions you have that brought you to

7. Do you plan to continue doing service? If so, how? As part of Circle K?

I definitely plan to become involved in community service in one way or another after high school. I am not sure as of yet whether Circle K will be how I go about it since there will be a plethora or opportunities in college and beyond, but regardless, the appreciation I have for service is lasting and I will be volunteering when I can for may years to come.

Sources: Facebook.com (Hunter Key Club Page)

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For those of you who are sad that you missed out on the Key Club Hang Out, here are some pictures to make you feel better. The Key Club hangout featured key club members from other schools and was comprised of a potluck picnic followed by boating. Enjoy the pictures!

Source: Sophia Zhang

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Across 3. Immediate Past President 5. Bucktooth animal that gnaws on wood 7. The _________ Fields in Central Park 8. Black, White, and Likes Bamboo 9. First Hunter Key Club Event 10. Location of Fall Rally Down 1. Lieutenant Governor 2. District Governor 4. Brick Prison 6. Month of LTC 7. Sally sells these

Hunter KC Crossword

Riddle Answer: He LOGGED On Credit: Pauline Esquerra

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$.50 of Key Club dues that previously went to the YOF fund is now redirected to the general budget. Dues were increased from $6.50 to $7.00. Honorary Members no longer has the same privileges as a regular member and must be a graduate. You may hold a Key Club office as many years as you are in secondary schools. To form a Key Club District, a District-In-Formation needs 15 Key Clubs and 450 members.

This year’s Governor’s Project is called Water: The Key To Life. Water is an important aspect in every life form. We cannot survive without water and in many areas water is taken for granted and often wasted. But there are places in the world were clean water is hard to find. Think about how much water you use when you take a shower, wash the dishes, or flush the toilet. “Our mission is to provide clean, uncontaminated drinking water to those who need it!” One way to do this is to conserve water and take the money that you saved and donate to a water project. There are many different methods of conserving water like shortening your shower or something as little as turning off the water while you brush your teeth. Just by turning the water off when you brush your teeth can save up to 4 gallons a minute! Together we can help provide clean water to those who need it!

For More Information and ways to save water:

http://nydkc.org/projects/governors-project-2/ http://thewaterproject.org/ http://wateruseitwisely.com/100-ways-to-conserve/ http://eartheasy.com/live_water_saving.htm http://www.epa.gov/WaterSense/kids/simpleways.html

Source: nydkc.org

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St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital- Website: http://www.stjude.org/ St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility. Discoveries made there have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. With research and patient care under one roof, St. Jude is where some of today’s most gifted researchers are able to do science more quickly. The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of their founde Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family’s ability to pay. Source: nydkc.org

Make-A-Wish Foundation- Website: http://www.wish.org/

Make-A-Wish® grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories, on average, every 38 minutes. They believe that a wish experience can be a game-changer. This one belief guides them. It inspires them to grant wishes that change the lives of the kids they serve. The Make-A-Wish national office is based in Phoenix, where the organization was established in 1980. It establishes guidelines for wish-granting standards, raises funds at a national level, provides legal support, develops strategies to advance awareness and establishes the overall direction for the organization. The Make-A-Wish mission is too inspiring for just one country. Today, Make-A-Wish International, also based in Phoenix, is the hub for wish-granting activities in 48 countries, outside of the United States, on five continents and counting. Affiliates in each country bring the mission to life in communities around the globe. Source: nydkc.org

The Water Project- Website: http://thewaterproject.org/

The Water Project aims to bring relief to communities around the world that lack and are in desperate need of clean water and proper sanitation. They work with local in country teams and partners to develop clean water programs. Their aim is to provide clean water for those in need and we can help them by raising money to develop these clean water programs. Below are some quotes from the people who have been impacted by the work of these people:

“This water well is so near and in our neighborhood. We are so privileged to have clean water near us. We used to walk a long distance in search for water but now you can even fetch during night time without risking your life.” ~Pascaline N (Farmer) “I feel now people understand how important clean water is and how it makes us healthy. Before we did not know and just drank water we could find. I am proud and thankful.” ~Alusine (Farmer)

Source: thewaterproject.org

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Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center – Website:

http://www.kiwanis-ny.org/lyme/

The Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center is designed to help treat and protect children. It is a Kiwanis-Hospital association that was created in order to provide the funds and staff necessary to create a trauma center with extensive medical assistance and safety. Kiwanis helps to provide treatment as to meet the needs of families with children suffering from trauma (e.g., transportation). Trauma takes the lives of 25,000 children each year and leaves another 120,000 children permanently disabled. An estimated 25% of these deaths and disabilities could be prevented with proper and prompt care. Kiwanis needs Key Club’s help to reduce the number of lives cut short! Source: nydkc.org

Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation – Website:

http://www.kiwanis-ny.org/lyme/ Lyme Disease was brought to Kiwanis’ attention during 2000-01 when New York District Kiwanis Governor John Gridley vowed to do something to help children afflicted with this terrible disease. The Lyme Disease Project was quickly set up to help pay for medical treatment for children with this disease. Unfortunately most insurance companies do not pay for its treatment, which is very expensive. Lyme Disease is caused by bacteria usually transmitted by the deer tick. It is a scary possibility to consider for New York State residents who enjoy spending time outside during the summer months. Lyme Disease may affect the brain in many ways. The most common is a disturbance in thinking. Other symptoms that occur frequently include headache, mood swings, irritability, depression and marked fatigue. The spirochete which causes Lyme Disease can invade the central nervous system within days to a week of initial skin infection. the majority of people who aretreated early with antibiotics do well and incur no long-term problems. Peoplewho are not treated until later may have a more complicated outcome. Source: nydkc.org

The Eliminate Project-Website :http://theeliminateproject.org/

With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of nearly 60,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light, sound, and touch and die in approximately one week. MNT is highly preventable. A simple $1.80 can provide three doses of a 60-cent immunization to protect a mother and her future children. Together, Kiwanis and UNICEF can stop this disease and will immunize 129 million mothers and their future babies. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage facilities, transportation, thousands of skilled staff, and much more. Together as a Kiwanis family and with UNICEF, we hope to raise a total of 110 million US dollars for The Eliminate Project by 2015, which will also be the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International. Together we can eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the earth. Source: nydkc.org

Kamp Kiwanis

Website: www.kampkiwanis.org

Kamp Kiwanis is a program located in Taberg, New York, which provides children aged 8 to 14 (including those with special needs) with a unique camping experience. Kamp Kiwanis allows children to just be themselves, no matter what their situation, and encourages them to participate in team building exercises and activities, including boating, sports, and campfires. Kamp Kiwanis costs nothing for the children that attend. Through donations, the Kamp sponsors adults and children, allowing them to experience the program regardless of their financial position.

Source: nydkc.org

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Save

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! Textbook Wrap Fundraiser

September 5th to September 12th

The Light the Night Walk September 20th (The Leukemia &

Lymphoma Society’s walk to build awareness of blood cancers

as well as to raise money.)

The JDRF to Cure Diabetes Walk

September 28th Provided by the Project’s Head Christopher Chiang

*Dates are subject to change

President-Sonia Jiang Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 917-680-7696 Vice President-Emily Li Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 917-833-5990 Secretary-Jackie L. Weng Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 646-595-8508 Treasurer-Joyce Mei Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 917-330-0841 Bulletin Editor-Angela Li Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 646-407-6626 Webmaster-Andy Dave Lok Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 646-243-8261

Project’s Head-Christopher Chiang Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 718-866-5287 Fundraising Head-Tammy Cheng Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 917-328-4013 Publicity Co-head-Elizabeth Yim Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 347-400-8389 Publicity Co-head-Sophia Zhang Email: [email protected] Phone Number: 347-425-4494

Feel free to contact the board members with any questions, ideas,

or suggestions!

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