Volume 3 September 2011
simple like being in a committee!
Being a leader has helped me tons in
life. Being elected as Lt. Governor has
been motivating me to be the best
leader I can possibly be. This position
is probably the biggest leadership role
I have ever taken.
Other leadership roles I have done in
the past are being in Student council
and being Builder’s Club vice
president. And I hope to bring skills
from those roles to my position right
now.
To be a leader, doesn’t necessarily
mean you have to be a President or
Governor. You don’t even have to be
an officer!
3636 WOODVIEW TRACE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 USA 1-800-KIWANIS FAX 1-317-879-0204
Official Newsletter of Key Club LAMISSTENN Division 14
Being a leader takes hard work and
dedication. Be determined and
confident in everything. Be helpful
and understanding to everyone. Be
respectful and active everywhere.
There’s a leader trait in us all. It
could be hiding!
Your leadership skills may bloom
while you’re in key club!
In key club there are tons of
opportunities to be a leader.
Whether it’s doing something
In this issue!
K E Y C L U B
UPCOMING EVENTS! PCM/McAllister’s, Biloxi, MS/ September 3, 2011 @ 1:30 P.M.
Division 14 Rally/ Biloxi High School/ October 29, 2011
What does it take to be a leader?
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Be a Leader ................ 1
INT Structure ................ 2
Key Club n Kiwanis .... 2
Tips for Key Club ......... 3
Projects and Service .. 3
411 on Division 14 ....... 4
Impt. Events n Dates…5
Extra…………….………5
Contact Information…5
Impt. Dates & more! ... 4
KEY CLUB Division 14 newsletter
Let your Key Club know…
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Who’s Who?
The Key Club Structure
So it’s that time of the year to start having
key club meetings and recruiting new
members! Let your key club members in on
the latest news and updates from Key Club
and Kiwanis. Do any of your members know
who the International President is? Or
LaMissTenn’s International Trustee? Do they
even know who their District Governor is? Or
even their Lieutenant Governor? Well fill
them in and let them know what the Key
Club Structure is. You might even learn a
thing or two. Also, let them know who your
home Kiwanis are and introduce
them by going to your Kiwanis
meetings. Key Club is not just a
club to join for credits, but it’s
something your key clubbers
can actually enjoy and really
get into!
How well does your key club know the Key club Pledge? Make sure that every member can say the pledge and say it proud!
Key Club Pledge
Do you know your Kiwanis? Kiwanis are important to Key
Club and they are always available to help out with your
key club. They love to hear from key clubbers and to know
the activities and events going on in your key club. If you
ever need help, Kiwanis is always
there to serve. Try attending their
meetings every few weeks and
see what goes on in their
community. Also try helping
them in their activities and be
there for them at their Kiwanis
events. Remember whose family!
“ 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”
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Be Caring, Be Helpful, Be a LEADER!
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Need help on running your meetings? Having
troubles keeping your members active?
Wondering what projects or services to do for
Key Club? Well here are some tips for Key Club
that can help you run your key club smooth
and efficiently.
Key Club Tippety Tip Tips for you!
1. Running Meetings
Stay Organize! Make sure to have an agenda for your meetings so you’ll know what to say and do at your meetings. You don’t want to be stuck at your own meeting right?
Icebreaker! If your meetings are a little boring, start off with an icebreaker to keep your members active and interacting with each other.
Handouts! Letters and handouts are great to give to your members so they will know exactly what activities your key club is doing.
Prizes and Rewards! Reward your members who are doing an outstanding job in service. Giving out special prizes will keep members active and wanting to do more.
Let everyone in! Don’t just have you run the meetings by yourself. Let other officers help out and do an activity with your clubbers as well. Listen to everyone’s opinions and if anyone has an issue or concern, then ask and see if anyone can offer good advice.
2. Staying Active.
Keep Track! Keep track of the members who are active and make sure they do their part in service. Track down service hours and set a goal for your members to achieve.
Communication! Stay in touch with your members by informing them of activities and events going around in your key club. Make announcements at school each week letting them know of meetings and dates. Maybe try texting, emailing, or calling everyone and keep them updated.
Fun Fun Fun! Have a few get-togethers and incorporate a service project in it! Invite all your members to some fun and to some service. Doing work while having fun brings your members together.
Show them you care! Give your key clubbers compliments and a good pat on the back saying “good job” and “thanks for helping!” Let them know how thankful you are for their services!
Service Projects for your Key Club!
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is a great service project to
do during Halloween! Money raised for UNICEF
goes towards children around the world who are
faced with poverty, killer diseases, and armed
conflict. Help change the world by trick-or-treating
with the little orange boxes and
gathering change for UNICEF. Raise
money by hosting this fundraiser at
your school or in your community.
For more information visit
http://youth.unicefusa.org/trickortreat/
Important things to remember!
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Did you know that our Division is the
biggest in LaMissTenn District? :D
September 3rd - PCM
September 5th- Monthly Reports Due!
October 5th- Monthly Reports are DUE!
October 15th- Rally Packets DUE!
November 5-7- Key Leader @ Camp Istroua in
Baton Rough, LA
Monthly Reports are important to start turning in and ON TIME!
Make sure they are turned in by the 5th of every month and
turn them into the Lt.Governor, Secretary-Treasurer, and your
home Kiwanis! You may email or snail mail them but make
sure they are turned in by the 5th! You should be able to fill
them out now that we’re back into service modes so don’t
forget to put every detail of your key club in the reports.
Dues are collected to keep our District and International up and running. Your dues ($13.00) go to: o District Convention o Key Club Magazine o International Convention o Club mailings o MEP/Service Opportunities o YOF Grant/Membership Scholarships o Awards and Recognition
It is $13.00 total: -$6.50 for International -$6.50 for District
This must be paid by EACH MEMBER in the club. Dues should be sent by November 1st (Early Bird) or by
December 1st. (Delinquent). Mail to ONLY Key Club International Office:
3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN, 46268 USA
A club will not be recognized by Key Club International if it has not paid its dues.
This year we want ALL active clubs in our district! Our active clubs are the reason we are one of the largest and the strongest districts!
Monthly
Reports
Paying Dues
Important Dates
As Lieutenant Governor, I am required to visit your key club at least twice! I don’t want to visit because I have to though, but because I really want to visit so I can meet your key clubbers and to help out as much as I can. Please contact me to set a time and date for me to come visit your key club. I can’t wait to meet them!
To all Key Clubs that have not filled out the
contact information sheet, I have sent out the
form, so please fill it out by our next PCM. It is
important that I have all contact information
from all key clubs so we can stay in touch. I will
be sending out contact info to all schools once I
have received everyone’s contact information.
Request a Visit from your LTG
Contact information
Anh Nguyen; 187 Rosetti St Biloxi, MS 39530 (228) 229 9958. a Kiwanis-family member
www. keyclub.org
www.Lamisstenn.org
Extra
Contact
Information
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Key Club Kiwanis Leadership
Dedication International Convention
UNICEF Lieutenant President
Governor
Projects Service Funraisers
Children Trustee Rally
Ice Breaker Meetings Respect
Division LaMissTenn District
Key Club Word Search Puzzle
Key Clubs in Division 14 Here are the schools in our Division:
Biloxi High School
D’Iberville High School
Gautier High School
George County High School
Gulfport High School
Harrison Central High School
Long Beach High School
Moss Point High School
Pascagoula High School
Resurrection Catholic High School
St.Patrick Catholic High School
St.Stanislaus Catholic High School
Stone County High School
West Harrison High School
GABRIELLE MURPHY 7416 Shrewsbury Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: 225-620-5953
gabbylamisstenngov@yahoo.
com
PHILIP ROTH 308 Hale Drive
Thibodaux, LA 70301
Phone: 985-446-2650
secretary2012@lamisst
ennkeyclub.org
ANH NGUYEN 187 Rosetti St.
Biloxi, MS 39530
Phone: 228-229-9958