Tenafly Key Clubbers, Welcome back from winter break! I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing break (unless you were a senior-those college apps sure were terrible...) Before I welcome you to 2015, let's take a look back at December! Though the month was shortened by the break, we still had many events, including a blood drive, the holiday parade, and the Hopes for the Holidays card-making mini- service event. If we're looking back at what we were thankful for from 2014, I'm particularly thankful that our club members are so active this year. From commit- tees, to mini-service events, to just greater participation in club events, our club has seen a huge increase in member participation and enthusiasm this year. With such a strong foundation of active members, our club has the potential to continue soaring to greater heights (which I'm positive it will!) And now, welcome to 2015! If you're not as active in volunteering as you'd like to be, or if you'd like to be even more involved, I encourage you to make it your New Year's Key Club resolution to do just so! January and February are filled with events and volunteer opportunities, including the annual Fish and Chips fund- raiser and the Carnations sale. Take advantage of these opportunities and reach out to your fellow Key Club members and officers for advice and support! Yours in Caring and Service, Mabel Zhang Club President PS: My New Year's Resolution was to snack less. After buying on-sale holiday candy from CVS last week, it looks like I might have some trouble meeting this resolution... Ends and Beginnings TENAKEY DECEMBER ISSUE VOLUME III, ISSUE VI
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Tenafly Key Clubbers,
Welcome back from winter break! I hope you all had a wonderful, relaxing
break (unless you were a senior-those college apps sure were terrible...)
Before I welcome you to 2015, let's take a look back at December! Though
the month was shortened by the break, we still had many events, including a
blood drive, the holiday parade, and the Hopes for the Holidays card-making mini-
service event. If we're looking back at what we were thankful for from 2014, I'm
particularly thankful that our club members are so active this year. From commit-
tees, to mini-service events, to just greater participation in club events, our club has
seen a huge increase in member participation and enthusiasm this year. With such
a strong foundation of active members, our club has the potential to continue
soaring to greater heights (which I'm positive it will!)
And now, welcome to 2015! If you're not as active in volunteering as you'd
like to be, or if you'd like to be even more involved, I encourage you to make it
your New Year's Key Club resolution to do just so! January and February are filled
with events and volunteer opportunities, including the annual Fish and Chips fund-
raiser and the Carnations sale. Take advantage of these opportunities and reach
out to your fellow Key Club members and officers for advice and support!
Yours in Caring and Service,
Mabel Zhang
Club President
PS: My New Year's Resolution was to snack less. After buying on-sale holiday candy
from CVS last week, it looks like I might have some trouble meeting this resolution...
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DECEMBER ISSUE VOLUME III, ISSUE VI
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Social Outreach Committee Head Iskander Turan gives us a run-down of future social events
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Pictures from Key Leader from
Daniel Cohen
Key leader was probably the best weekend I've
had in a while. Being able to meet new people
who all have the same interests as you and being
able to grow as a leader as well as a person was
really great for me. I am planning on going again
next year!
Daisuke Saito
Reviews from Key Clubbers
Key Leader was an amazing experience for
me! Not only did I get to meet friends that I
still keep in contact with today, I also learned
a lot about myself as an individual and
about the leadership roles in Key Club. At
first, I had doubts about going, but with the
encouragement of my fellow peers, I decid-
ed to go and I do not regret it one bit. All my
anxieties went away immediately as I real-
ized that everyone at Key Leader was just
like me - high school students who wanted to
help others. The leadership workshops in-
spired me to run for the Lieutenant Governor
position and helped me become a better
leader in general; the games and activities
were really fun; the food was delicious; alt-
hough, the weather was not exactly great,
but it didn't spoil the weekend fortunately.
Nonetheless, Key Leader was definitely a
memorable weekend and I look forward to
what new adventures it brings next time!
Iskander Turan
Fish and Chips are coming up on Tuesday, January 27th, 2015! Be pre-
pared to feast on a complete dinner for only $14 each ($12 for two
meals). Spread the word to friends and family so they too can partake
in this traditional English dinner! On that Tuesday, anyone who ordered
a mean would drop by the Tenafly High School, where Key Club volun-
teers will hand them a bag of piping hot, ready-to-eat Fish & Chips. All
funds we receive would go to the Eliminate Project. Secretary Colin
Colchamiro and Editor Adalia Wu are overseeing this event, so contact
them if you have any questions!
Fish & Chips are Coming Up!
Get Ready for Carnations!
Love is in the air! Kind of. Soon? Be ready to surprise your special some-
one with some carnations as Valentine’s Day draws near! This annual
Key Club event requires much preparation as we tag and label and
deliver each carnation to its intended. On February 6th, sales begin as
we start advertising to the whole school. On February 12th, we will
have an event after school where we tag the carnations. On February
13th, we deliver those flowers! It is very important that many people
buy flowers from us because this is the biggest fundraiser for our club
dues. Contact Treasurer Kiana Lim for more information!
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Daisuke Saito, For-
mer Editor Brian
Kao, and Vice-
President Daniel
Cohen saluting
while distributing
meals at last
year’s Fish and
Chips
6th-12th
Post-It Making and Smash Bros Social
Hope for the Holidays!
On December 4th, Key Clubbers
stayed after school for a mini-
service event organized by Sam
Kurtz. A large group of us set to
work making cards for children
who were stuck in the hospital
during the holidays. Key Clubbers
worked hard, each person mak-
ing more than one card. When
we were done, we had more
than one hundred cards ready to
deliver to Englewood Hospital!
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On December 18th, we had a joint event with the Teen De-
pression Awareness Club! Key Clubbers lent a hand as we
wrote out more than 1,000 post-its containing positive mes-
sages. These notes were put up on everyone’s lockers after
break for a bit of a mood lifter before we plunged into the
new school year. After the service event, several pizza pies
were ordered and many bottles of soda were cracked
open as our Super Smash Bros Tournament kicked off! Key
Clubbers had a lot of fun comparing their skills in this social
event. Tenafly High School alumni Luke Paustian eventually
wins the grand prize—a large, golden, paper belt.
Key Clubbers stayed glued to the screen
“He doesn't even go here
[anymore]” bemoans Jae Shin, LTG
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Photo Album:
Hope for the Holidays
December 4th, 2014
MEETINGS EVERY THURSDAY
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pres ident| mabe l z hang
vic e pres ident| dani e l co hen
secretary|co l in co lc ha mi ro
t reasurer|k iana l im
edi tor|ada l ia wu
l tg| jae sh in
adviser| mr. n elso n
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Officer Elections are coming up soon!
Stay tuned for more mini-service events, which happen roughly
every two or three weeks. They are a great way to increase
your hours!
The bulletin boards are being decorated soon! Help the PR
Committee update them– everyone is welcome
Upcoming Events!
MISSION STATEMENT
Key C lub i s an in te rna tiona l s tud en t - led o r -
gani za tion whic h p rov ides i ts memb ers w i th
opportun i t i es to p rov ide serv ic e, bu i ld char -
