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Volume I, Issue 2 | May 25, 2015 The Official Newsletter of Div. 13 THE
CROWNED
“JULE”
MAY EDITION DelVal|| | Hunterdon Central | North Hunterdon | Phillipsburg | Voorhees | Warren VoTech
Warren Hills Regional | South Hunterdon
Take a look at this year’s district project and some ways
that you can get involved!
Pages 4—5
The New Jersey Federation of
Foodbanks
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IN THIS EDITION
Introduction ………………. 3
Featured: District Project …. 4
International Convention … 6
Go the Distance for Autism. 7
Key Leader …………………. 9
Service Partners……... 11
Reminders ………………….. 14
Contact Info ………………. 15
Featured Article:
The NJ Federation of
Foodbanks
Take a look at this year’s
district project and some
ways that you can get in-
volved in the Featured
Article of the May Edition of
The Crowned Jule.
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Hello Division 13!
Hopefully you’ve been able to start off your service year with a bang, and as we
transition from a school mindset to a summer mindset, I’d like to encourage you to keep
serving your communities and engaging with Key Club. The district has many ways for
you to do just that, whether it’s attending International Convention in late June or enrol-
ling in the Community Foodbank of New Jersey’s Teen Hunger Institute on July 29th, we’ve
provided a myriad of avenues for you to stay involved. With that being said, I am also in-
forming you that I will be shifting my area of service and study from New Jersey to south-
ern Mexico for five weeks this summer on a scholarship with the Student Diplomacy Corps
and will not be back in New Jersey until August 8th. Due to the fact that this is an immer-
sive and culturally and linguistically-intensive program, I will be without internet for the ma-
jority of my stay, except for the few days that I am in Mexico City. Keep an eye out for an
email discussing how to get in touch with me if need be and how to get information from
other board members.
Additionally, beginning in August, a new “Member of the Month” feature will be pre-
sent 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 the rest of the year!
Sincerely,
Julien Rosenbloom
INTRODUCTION z
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2015-2016 District Project: NJ
Federation of Foodbanks
As you all should know by now, the New Jersey District
Board announced its next District Project at DCON 2015, with
it being the New Jersey Federation of Foodbanks. I’ve al-
ready broken down the fundraising and service goals for
you—now it’s time to take action. The Community Food-
bank of New Jersey has an amazing summer program being
held on July 29th, 2015 called the Teen Hunger Institute. Giv-
en that this foodbank is a member of the Federation, you
should do your best to attend and represent everything that
Key Club stands for. This program will last from 9am to 3pm
and feature “Hunger 101” lectures, presentations, and work-
shops, guest speakers on social issues, opportunities to meet
new people, and a volunteering session at their warehouse!
Upon completing the program, you will also be rewarded 6
service hours. The cost is $25 and you must register by June
26. I’ll be in attendance, and I hope to see you all there,
too!
Additionally, there will be several fundraisers and events,
both divisional and district-wide, related to this project. Find
out more at my next DCM!
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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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Go the Distance for Autism
Go the Distance for Autism is the largest charity cycling
event in North Jersey. What exactly is it for? It is to change
the future for those who struggle with autism, spread need-
ed awareness, and impact the lives of children and their
families living with autism every day. There are four programs
involved in helping Go the Distance; they are the Alpine
Learning Group, The EPIC School, Garden Academy, and
REED Academy. These four programs are located in North-
ern New Jersey. All of the money that is raised from Go the
Distance for Autism Ride is given to these four programs for
educational and treatment programs for children and adults
with autism. So if you would like to help spread autism
awareness, or help people with autism get treatment, you
should attend the Go the Distance for Autism Bike Ride this
month! This year, the Go the Autism Bike Ride is being held
on May 31st at Bergen Community College. For more infor-
mation about this event go to www.gtd4autism.org under
the “Event Details” tab.
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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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Introduction to Key Leader
If you have any questions about Key Leader, feel free to
contact me or our Key Leader subcommittee chair, Josh
Mariscal at [email protected]. I hope to see you
there!
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Featured Service Partner: The Red
Cross
The American Red Cross is an organization that provides
compassionate care to those in need to achieve their goal
of preventing and relieving suffering, around the world and
in America. On May 21st, 1881, Clara Barton and a few of
her acquaintances founded the American Red Cross after
first hearing of the Swiss-inspired global Red Cross network
while visiting Europe succeeding the Civil War. The American
Red Cross has five KEY service areas: Disaster Relief, Support-
ing America’s Military Families, Lifesaving Blood, Health and
Safety Services, and International Services.
As a Key Clubber, there are many ways to help the
American Red Cross. Fundraising is always essential to the
success of any organization, and funds are always needed
to help those in need. You are encouraged to ask for sup-
port from local businesses, or individuals and groups in your
local community. When fundraising, you may hold an indi-
vidual event and submit the proceeds as a club, or ask for
general request to use the American Red Cross Brand and
fundraise directly to the American Red Cross.
With a focus to direct service, a Key Clubber can give
blood or have their club host a blood drive. When hosting a
blood drive, it is imperative that the club offers a suitable lo-
cation, recruits and schedules donors, and publicizes the
drive. Volunteers are always needed at these blood drives,
from welcoming and signing in donors, to thanking and as-
sisting donors in the refreshment and recovery station.
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Furthermore, a club could even host or take an
American Red Cross class; classes range from first aid
and CPR for students to disaster and international ser-
vices training for adults. These classes would be of ex-
treme benefit to the community and the students,
while being hosted by a Key Club! It is also important
to remember that even though your Key Club may not
be able to host an event, or very few American Red
Cross opportunities may arise near you, advocating is
essential to the success of any organization. The use of
social media, and first hand encouragement of others
to get involved, can go a long way!
Featured Service Partner: The Red
Cross
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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)!
PLEASE DO YOUR BEST TO ATTEND DIVISIONAL
COUNCIL MEETINGS (DCMs). My first one will
be on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 (mark your
calendars!) at Panera Bread in Flemington,
NJ. I understand that the ACT is being
administered on this date, but do your best
to attend.
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
