The Key to 1B | Volume 1, Issue 5

THE KEY TO 1B | 1 | VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5

The Key to 1B The Official Newsletter of Division 1B of the New Jersey District of Key Club International

Volume 1, Issue 5 | September 2013

Absegami | ACIT | Cedar Creek | Egg Harbor Twp | Pleasantville

Starting with a School

Year of Service


Table of Contents

A Message from your LTG………………………………pg 3

Division Merch………………………………………….pg 4-5

Regional Training Conference………………………pg 6-7

Membership/Dues……………………………………..pg 8-9

Fall Rally………………………………………………..pg10-11

Contact Information…………………………………...pg 12

Dates to Remember

Sept. 15—South RTCs

Sept. 25—Early registration for Fall Rally

Oct. 13—Fall Rally

Oct. 15—YOF Applications due

End of Oct/early Nov—Trick-or-Treat for

UNICEF

Nov. 1—Early Bird: dues must be in


A Message from

your LTG

Hey guys,

School’s just begun which

means there’s a lot of Key Club

work to be done! In this issue

you will find the link to the divi-

sional crewneck I made, infor-

mation about RTCs, information on membership

and dues, and some info on Fall Rally. Remember

that when you’re at school and trying to get peo-

ple to join Key Club, mention things like Fall Rally,

service hours, college applications, and the

friendships you’ve made. They’re in the same po-

sition as you were a few years ago so it’s a good

idea to think back to the reason you joined this

amazing organization.


Preorder by September 20th to

guarantee your size with this

Google doc link. If you do not pre-

order, I cannot guarantee your

size! Crewnecks will also be sold at

Fall Rally.

https://docs.google.com/forms/

d/1XdoPgonoyusiyCzQWw3bW5OAEnLqVdzVibc_JpQE0PQ/

viewform

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XdoPgonoyusiyCzQWw3bW5OAEnLqVdzVibc_JpQE0PQ/viewform


Division 1B Crewneck Sale

Preorder by September 20th to

guarantee your size with this

Google doc link. If you do not pre-

order, I cannot guarantee your

size! Crewnecks will also be sold at

Fall Rally.

https://docs.google.com/forms/

d/1XdoPgonoyusiyCzQWw3bW5OAEnLqVdzVibc_JpQE0PQ/

viewform

The design of the crewneck is on the

front of a solid black crewneck with

white ink. Each crewneck is only $15

and proceeds go to the ELIMINATE

project!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XdoPgonoyusiyCzQWw3bW5OAEnLqVdzVibc_JpQE0PQ/viewform



Get ready to “Experiment with Service” at Fall

RTCs!

Twice a year, the New Jersey District of Key Club International or-

ganizes RTC’s (the scientific name being Regional Training Confer-

ences) to learn about Key Club and make friends in your region.

RTC’s give Key Clubbers opportunity to learn about the different or-

ganizations we work with, such as UNICEF and March of Dimes, as

well as get insight on how to become a better leader. The theme for

this year’s RTCs is to “Experiment with Service”. Breakfast will be

served in the morning to excite your electrons for the informative

day ahead. During the first workshop session, officers have a

chance to learn about their positions and ask questions to members

of the District Board. Other workshops will inform you about our part-

ners in service, project ideas, and fundraising tips. “Periodically”,

someone from the District Board may lead you in a game of Baby, I

Love You or another icebreaker. Time might feel like it’s going faster

than the speed of light as you make friends and learn about your

District. You may not realize how fast the workshops go by, but Hei-

senberg tells me you’ll know exactly where you are by lunch, which

will also be included. South Fall RTC’s will be held at Burlington Twp

High School on September 15th. Central Fall RTC’s will be held at the

Marine Academy of Science and Technology on September 21st.

North RTC’s will be held at Livingston High School on September 22nd.

All RTCs are held from about 9am to 12pm. I was trying to think of an

electricity pun to end this, but my head Hertz. Whether you’re an of-

ficer, general member, or advisor, Fall RTCs will give you an oppor-

tunity to “Experiment with Service”.

***ALL OFFICERS MUST ATTEND AT LEAST ONE RTC IN EITHER SPRING OR

FALL IN ORDER TO BE DISTINGUISHED. ***

Invite your general members, they can learn a lot and may want to

run for a position in the future.


MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

If your club has a “club rush” week

try having a trifold with infor-

mation as well as pumped up offic-

ers standing around to explain why

they should join this organization

You’re going to get the question “Why should I join Key Club?”.

Sit down and think about the reason you joined. Even if it wasn’t

because you loved service, chances are your reason could make

someone else want to join. Common answers are:

-”all my friends were joining”

-”I needed service hours for National Honor Society/college appli-

cations”

-”leadership potential”

-”free food”

-”looks fun on Facebook”

Pictures and just an excited face can really get people to want to

join


MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

Dues must be $12 but clubs can charge up

to $17. The extra $5 can go to building up

your club treasurer. This money can be

used to do a big service project, get busses

to big events like Fall Rally, DCON, ect.

As you collect dues from members make a spread-

sheet with the following information: first name, last

name, graduation year, gender, homeroom, address,

phone number, email, and any other information you

think you will need throughout the year. All of this

information is needed to update the “Membership

Update Center”. Secretaries will need to ask their ad-

visor for the username and password to input this in-

formation.

Early Bird Award is given to clubs who submit dues and

update thee online database by NOVEMBER 1st. All

dues must be in by DECEMBER 1st at the latest



Fall Rally This year’s theme for Fall Rally is “Superheroes of Service”

and Division 1B will be represented by *drum roll* Buttercup

the Powerpuff Girl. And I know what you’re thinking, “she’s

not a superhero” but she does have superpowers and saves

the world just like Key Clubbers are superheroes by saving

the world from MNT!

Those who are attending can bring in new school supplies

for our “Tools for Schools” drive. Officers can give hours de-

pending on how much each member of their club donates.

Arrive a 7:30-8:30 am on October 13th, for those who did not

buy an early registration ticket for $36 they can still purchase

a ticket at the door for $40. Head over to the stadium for

tons of cheers, spirit and of course the NJDB. We can’t wait

to see you there!


Ryan Clarkin—District Governor

(862) 397-9508 | [email protected]

Kelly Tran—District Secretary


Pak Chau—District Editor


Penny Xu—District Treasurer

(973) 462-3595| [email protected]

Yuya Ong—District Webmaster


Cynthia Thurairajah—Lieutenant Governor D1B


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