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THE OFFICIAL KEY CLUB NEWSLETTER OF BROOKLYN TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
the beaver
tree
OCTOBER 2012
VOL. 4 / ISSUE 7
WE FEEL GOOD. WE FEEL MAD GOOD. AND WHAT?!
IN THIS ISSUE
02 CARING—OUR WAY OF LIFE
03 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
THE 2012-2013 EXECUTIVE BOARD & CABINET
OCTOBER EVENTS
KEY CLUB CHEERS
CONTACT INFORMATION
OUR CLUB VIPS
FALL RALLY INFORMATION
KEY CLUBBER OF THE MONTH
T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
KEY CLUB WEEK
FUN & GAMES
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06
12
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
KEY CLUB
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HEY BROOKLYN TECH KEY CLUB, HOW DO YOU FEEL?
It’s October! Our biggest project this month is raising funds for the Eliminate Project through the
Trick-or-Treat for UNCIEF campaign. Pick up a box when you pay your dues in the SGO store from
October 15th through October 19th, excluding the 17th, or you can contact Treasurer Alex at
[email protected] for one if you haven’t already gotten a box. Many things happened this
month, including one of the most anticipated events: the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Walk. Read all about the fun our members had on pages 6-11.
What about next month? There are lots of Key Club activities coming up, namely Key Club Week
and the Fall Rally. If you don’t know what they both are already, learn more on pages 12 and 13. I
guarantee that you’ll have tons of fun if you participate! Lastly, the executive board is launching
the 2012-2013 club T-shirt design contest. Send in your design for a chance to get it printed on
dozens of T-shirts and for it to be sported around school and to events. This is your chance to make
sure we have an awesome T-shirt! Check out the requirements on page 14.
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate seeing articles and pictures in my inboxes. Without your
contributions, The Beaver Tree can’t exist. I rely on you guys to supply the newsletter with images
and articles because this is YOUR Key Club experience and you should want to share it with every-
one else. Plus, I am always open to ideas about what to put in the newsletter. You can e-mail me
at [email protected] and send pictures to [email protected].
Thank you for reading!
Yours in the spirit of service,
Sharon Cai
Bulletin Editor 2012-2013
COVER PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHERNG
EXECUTIVE BOARD 2012-2013
04 CARING—OUR WAY OF LIFE
PRESIDENT HAN-CHANG KIM VICE PRESIDENT CHRISTINE HE
TREASURER ALEX MOK
BULLETIN EDITOR SHARON CAI WEBMASTER TINA GAO
SECRETARY TIFFANY LEUNG
EXECUTIVE CABINET 2012-2013
KEY CLUB
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ADVOCACY KAIWUI YE COMMUNICATIONS SUNDY HE TRAD SCRAP AMANDA LIU
DISTRICT FUNDRAISING SONIA SAAKIAN HOME FUNDRAISING WEI LI INDUCTION FUNDRAISING JENNIFER LEI
VISUAL MEDIA JOHNNY LEUNG
JOANNA HUANG OPPORTUNITIES HANNAH LU SCHOOL SERVICES EMMA COSTA
DORIS LIANG NON TRAD SCRAP JENNY LIN
06 CARING—OUR WAY OF LIFE
2012 KIDNEY WALK
PHOTO CREDIT: STEPHANIE CHERNG
OCTOBER 13, 2012
Did you know that over 398,000 Americans rely on a
dialysis machine to keep them alive or that over
92,000 are on the waiting list for a lifesaving kidney
transplant? The National Kidney Foundation, started
in 1950, has since become the leading organization
dedicated to fighting kidney disease. Diabetes and
high blood pressure are the leading causes of kidney
disease. The statistic of being at risk is 1 in 3, and it is currently the 8th leading cause of
death in the United States. Many people don’t know they have it until it’s nearly too
late. Learn more about what you can do to help and how to check the health of your
own kidneys at http://kidney.org.
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OCTOBER 14, 2012
RUGGED RUN FOR RESPECT
On October 13th, Brooklyn Tech Key Clubbers gathered to help out with the Rugged Run for Re-
spect at the Aviator Sports and Events Center. It was an EXTREMELY chilly day and I could feel all
my fingers and toes go numb before the event even started, but I loved being there to support all
the runners :D! I found the run particularly interesting because I've never seen or heard of a run
with obstacles. I felt really bad for the runners actually because of all the mud and water they
had to go through to finish the race. My task was to cheer on the runners at one of the last obsta-
cles and they smiled at me as I told them "You're almost there!" After all the runners finished, the
event coordinators provided us with free lunch and T-shirts. I thought that the event was really fun
and I hope the runners got the respect they deserve!
— Sandy Mui
Rugged Run for Respect is a 5K out-and-back course on paved roads and dirt trails that includes
hills, water, a low crawl, and a five foot wall to scale, a mud pit, and much more. It is designed to
challenge athletes of every level with mud and obstacles: the very meaning of “getting down
and dirty.” Thousands were in attendance at the first annual Rugged Run for Respect event at
Aviators Sports and Events Center in Brooklyn. Proceeds benefit the 55,700 athletes of Special
Olympics New York. Athletes 16 and up can participate, so if you’re interested check back next
year! Find out more at http://ruggedrunforrespect.org/.
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MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER
On October 21st, Brooklyn Tech Key Clubbers gathered in Central
Park to participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Walk. Lots of people came out to participate in the five-mile walk
and it was great to see the flood of pink. When started walking,
we ended up straying away from the path and reached many
“dead-ends.” We jumped over obstacles in our way to get back
into the route of the walk. The best part of going to these big
events is meeting up with other Key Clubs from around the city. I
was reunited with some of my old friends from elementary school
who are now in Stuyvesant Key Club and it was great to see
them again (shout out to Bonnie Lee and District Governor Daniel
Lin)! When I finally finished the walk, I felt so accomplished even
though my legs felt numb. It was a great opportunity for exercise,
but it’s even better to be out there supporting a great cause!
— Sandy Mui
The American Cancer Society is the leading organization in the fight to end breast cancer,
the most common cancer among women in the United States other than skin cancer, and
is the second leading cause of cancer death. Currently there are 2.5 million breast cancer
survivors in the United States. Every walk is meant to honor survivors, raise awareness, and
raise money for research, information and services, and access to mammograms for
women who need them. By attending an event, your strides can help save lives. Learn
more about what The American Cancer Society is doing to eliminate breast cancer at
http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/.
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OCTOBER 21, 2012
PHOTO CREDIT: LILY CHEUK,
10 CARING—OUR WAY OF LIFE
NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP
PHOTO CREDIT: CAITLIN UANG
As part of Assemblyman William Colton’s “Speak Up and Clean Up” campaign, volunteers
gathered to clean up 86th Street and Bensonhurst Park in preparation for Hurricane Sandy. Vol-
unteers were rewarded with free pizza and a special NYS Assembly certificate as well as ser-
vice hours. Check out the pictures from the event below and read what Key Clubbers had to
say about it on the next page!
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OCTOBER 27, 2012
The Bensonhurst and Bath Beach Clean-up attracted many peo-
ple from several high schools, but Brooklyn Tech definitely had the
hugest turnout. This clean-up was different: volunteers weren’t
only cleaning up the streets to maintain a clean neighborhood
but to prepare for Hurricane Sandy. We were in charge of clean-
ing up Bath Avenue from Bay 14th to Bay 25th, but surprisingly
there was little garbage and litter on the ground. We mainly
raked leaves and made sure that the street drainage grates were
unclogged. By doing so, we would lessen the chance of flooding
following the arrival of the hurricane. We were potentially saving
lives and property this way. Along our route, we encountered a
middle-aged man who was clearing the sidewalk with a leaf
blower and were quick to offer him some help. At the end, the
block was almost completely clean. The man was very grateful
and thanked us. It felt very good to help someone out and clean
up our community at the same time. Many people who walked
past us on the street praised us for our efforts. An elderly woman
came up to a Key Clubber and actually said, "If I see William
Colton, I will tell him what a great job you kids are doing to clean
up the neighborhood!"
— Olivia Chen
William Colton's "Speak Up and Clean Up" campaign has really gone far since it first started last
summer. This focus for this clean-up was preparing for Hurricane Sandy by cleaning up the streets
and drains. Brooklyn Tech Key Club cleaned up areas from between Cropsey Avenue & 20th Ave-
nue to Cropsey Avenue & Bay 14th Street. We picked up mostly leaves, probably because it was
particularly windy that day. Although quite breezy, the weather was just right to be out and clean-
ing the streets! On the way back to the meet-up location, we bumped into a man who was clean-
ing his front yard using a leaf-blower and we offered to help him clean up. He was really grateful,
and it made me feel good to be able to provide aid. Sadly Hurricane Sandy wound up doing more
damage than expected, and I’m still praying for everyone out there.
— Sandy Mui
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KEY CLUB WEEK
MONDAY, NOV. 5
Show your K in every way—Today’s the day to pull out your Key Club hoodies and T-shirts! Wear them to school and
show off that Key Club pride. After 9th period, find Treasurer Alex in the first floor center section for a group picture.
TUESDAY, NOV. 6
Kudos to the Key players—Show your appreciation for our advisors: write a thank-you note, make a card, or scribble a
heartfelt message. Help us recognize the Key Players that contribute their time and effort to our club. Take the day off
to make it really special. You will receive +5pts for each card you make, provided that effort is shown. Leave them in
Secretary Tiffany’s mailbox in 7C1 the following day. Thursday, November 8 is the last day they can be submitted.
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 7
Connect the Ks—Key Club is the largest high school service organization in the world but is only one part of the Ki-
wanis Family. Celebrate everyone by making “fan-signs” for other Key Clubs, K-Kids, Builders Clubs, and Circle K Clubs
in division 9 and/or the rest of New York. Check out the Public Relations Directory for more information! Submit your
drawings, posters, and other art to Bulletin Editor Sharon’s mailbox in 7C1 by Monday, November 12 at the latest.
THURSDAY, NOV. 8
Trick or Treat for UNICEF—Even though Halloween is over, it doesn’t mean you can’t continue raising funds for the
Eliminate Project. Remember, it’s +1pt/$1 raised, max +20 points. Highest fundraiser will receive an additional +10pts.
We’re collecting boxes at our next general meeting on Wednesday, November 21, 2012.
FRIDAY, NOV. 9
Key Club Scavenger Hunt—Join the annual scavenger hunt by looking for our executive board (+2), cabinet (+1), and
two district executive board members (+3). Find everyone and receive +30 points! Prepare an index card with your
name and OSIS. When you find an executive member, shout out “Hey [name], how do you feel?!” and then they will
sign your card. If you can’t name them, no points for you! Please remember to be kind and courteous. Scavenger
hunt lasts from first period (8:00AM) to the end of 9th period (3:19PM). After 9th period, find Bulletin Editor Sharon in the
first floor center section to hand them in. Visit our website to refresh your memory of what our board looks like!
What is Key Club Week all about?
It’s about promoting Key Club!
Key Club Week gives members
the opportunity to place an em-
phasis on service and to make
Key Club a household name by
telling our community about what
we do. Do your part to make Key
Club week amazing and to start
off Kiwanis Family Month with a
bang. Check out how Brooklyn
Tech Key Club plans on spending
their Key Club week and make
sure you join in!
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FALL RALLY @ MURROW HIGH SCHOOL
Top off Key Club Week by attending the Fall Rally at Madison High School! What is the Fall
Rally? Think of it as a mini-LTC where the five divisions (8, 8A, 9, 10, and 11) in New York City
come together and spend the day attending workshops, participating in fundraisers, and
networking with other Key Clubbers. Come learn more about the different Key Club positions
and responsibilities of officers, especially if you’re considering to apply for higher office for the
2013-2014 service year! Workshops will also go over essential skills like writing college essays
and public speaking. Don’t miss out on all the fun! Check out pictures from the 2011 Fall Rally.
Date: Saturday, November 10th, 2012
Location: Edward R. Murrow High School
1600 Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Time: 10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M.
Directions: Q to Avenue M
Admission: $10
Dress Code: Business Casual
* Lunch will be provided *
PHOTO CREDIT: JIM CHAN
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T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST
Every year the executive board launches a contest to encourage our most creative, artistic, and
imaginative members to design a shirt that represents Brooklyn Tech Key Club. Will you be one of
them? It’s a great honor to be able to say you created a T-shirt that dozens of kids wear to school
or to events. This year, we’re looking to get our club T-shirts much earlier, and we’re hoping to get
a record number of designs sent in. Didn’t really like the designs in the past years? Well, this is your
opportunity to submit your idea!
Members who submit designs will receive +5 points per entry (max +10pts) and the contest winner
will receive +10 points and a free t-shirt! Send all scanned or screenshot submissions to Webmaster Tina at [email protected]. Paper submissions can be placed in Webmaster Tina’s mailbox in
7C1.
Deadline: Friday, November 30, 2012
Shirt Requirements: 1. There can only be a maximum of 3 colors excluding the shirt color.
2. The T-shirt must include the words “Brooklyn Tech” and “Key Club.”
3. There should not be any designs on the sleeve. You may have designs on
both the front and back of the shirt (it’s encouraged!)
4. You must either have a beaver and/or a key.
5. Core values (leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness)
and/or the motto “caring-our way of life” is optional.
6. Think before you submit. A haphazard design with little thought will NOT
receive points. Profanity will not be accepted.
The winning design for last year’s T-shirt!
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What does it mean to be “Key Clubber of the Month?”
Each month, we award a specific Key Clubber(s) who has made the most
impact on our club for that month. To receive this award, a Key Clubber
must not only attend most events that month but must also actively partici-
pate and contribute to Key Club and their community. We want a Key
Clubber(s) who is fit to represent Brooklyn Tech and serve as a role model to
others. For the month of October, this honor goes to …..
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Shirley Fang Jorge Robles
Key Clubbers of October
KEY CLUBBER OF OCTOBER
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FUN & GAMES
Click here for the jigsaw puzzle!
We’re changing things up this month with a jigsaw puzzle! Put the
pieces together to form the picture on the bottom, screenshot
your completed puzzle, and send it in to [email protected].
If you have suggestions for future fun and games, email them to
me as well. Happy solving!
OCTOBER PUZZLE
KEY CLUB
New York District Key Club Chant Hey Key Club, how do you feel?!
We feel good! OH, we feel so good. OH!
*pelvic thrust*
Our Chant Hey Key Club, how do you feel?!
We feel good. We feel MAD good.
AND WHAT?
Key Club Pledge I pledge on my honor to uphold the objects of Key Club
International,
To build my home, school, and community
To serve my nation and God and to combat all forces
which tend to undermine these institutions
Beaver Call Beaver one, beaver all, let’s all do the beaver call!
Beaver two, beaver three, let’s all climb the beaver tree!
Beaver four, beaver five, let’s all the beaver jive!
Beaver six, beaver seven, let’s all go to beaver heaven!
Beaver eight, beaver nine, STOP! IT’S BEAVER TIME!
Go beaver! Go beaver! Go beaver!
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KEY CLUB CHEERS
Meet Bang,
the Beaver!
18 CARING—OUR WAY OF LIFE
FROM THE MAPLETON KIWIANIS
BROOKLYN TECH KEY CLUB ADVISERS
MR. NEURINGER MRS. NEURINGER
KIWANIS COMMITTEE
REPRESENTATIVE
MR. GIOIA
MR. MORGAN MRS. BARANOWSKI MS. MCKINNON
OUR CLUB’S VIPS
MS. MULTARI MS. FILIPPELLI
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WEBSITE thetechkey.com
GENERAL EMAIL [email protected]
PRESIDENT HAN-CHANG KIM [email protected]
VICE PRESIDENT CHRISTINE HE [email protected]
SECRETARY TIFFANY LEUNG [email protected]
TREASURER ALEXANDER MOK [email protected]
EDITOR SHARON CAI [email protected]
WEBMASTER TINA GAO [email protected]
IMAGES [email protected]
CONTACT INFORMATION
Missing from picture: Emma, Johnny, Jennifer, Wei, Sundy, and HC
3636 WOODVIEW TRACE INDANAPOLIS, IN 45268 USA 317-875-8755 US AND CANADA: 800-KIWANIS
www.keyclub.org
THANKS FOR READING!
