Volume 1 | AUGUST 2012 Issue 4

OFFICIAL NEWS LETTER OF DIVISION 6 OF THE JAMAICA DISTRICT KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

K E Y C L U B

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In this issue!

National .. ..................... 3

Lt. G’s Message ........... 3

Summer Review……...4-5

Key Facts ...................... 6

Save the Dates!! .......... 7

M.E.P.............................. 7

Key Club Week. ........... 8

District Matters..……..8-9

Path 2 Success .......... 10

D6 Club Report ...…...11

D6 Committees..........11

Club Hopping……..12-13

ELIMINATE ................ ..14

Y.O.F ......................... ..15

Project ideas ..............15

Jokes n’ Tips ............... 16

Reminders .................. 16

Motto Caring- Our Way of Life Pledge I pledge, on my honour, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and com-bat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions. Core Values The core values of Key Club International are: * Leadership

* Character building

* Caring

* Inclusiveness Mission statement Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service; build character and develop leadership.

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NATIONAL ANTHEM Eternal Father bless our land, Guard us with Thy Mighty Hand, Keep us free from evil powers, Be our light through countless hours. To our Leaders, Great Defender, Grant true wisdom from above. Justice, Truth be ours forever, Jamaica, Land we love. Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

Teach us true respect for all, Stir response to duty’s call, strengthen us the weak to cherish, Give us vision lest we perish. Knowledge send us Heavenly Father, Grant true wisdom from above. Justice, Truth be ours forever, Jamaica, land we love. Jamaica, Jamaica, Jamaica land we love.

NATIONAL PLEDGE

Before God and all mankind, I pledge the love and loyalty of my heart, the wisdom and courage of my mind, the strength and vigour of my body

in the service of my fellow citizens; I promise to stand up for Justice, Brotherhood and Peace, to work diligently and creatively, to think generously and honestly, so that Jamaica may, under God, increase in beauty, fellowship and prosperity, and play her part in advancing the welfare of the whole human race.

SHORTER PLEDGE FOR SCHOOLS Before God and all mankind, I pledge my love, my loyalty and skills, in the service of Jamaica and my fellow citizens. I promise to work diligently and to help build a prosperous and peaceful nation.

NATIONAL SONG: I PLEDGE MY

HEART

I pledge my heart forever To serve with humble pride This shining homeland, ever So long as earth abide.

I pledge my heart, this island As God and faith shall live My work, my strength, my love and My loyalty to give.

O green isle of the Indies, Jamaica, strong and free, Our vows and loyal promises O heartland, ‘tis to Thee.

Code for use of the National Anthem

All persons should stand at attention, (i.e., heels together) at the playing of the National Anthem and men should remove their

hats.

Singing of the National Anthem should form part of the

ceremony of raising and lowering of the flag at the beginning and

end of term in schools and at Independence celebrations.

Leadership

Inclusiveness

Caring

Character Building

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Hola the ‘Mighty, Electrifying

and Powerful D6’!!!

I hope you have all been vibrant

for service this summer! Time has

been moving so quickly. The first

quarter (May- July) of the Key

Club year has already come to an

end, now we are already in the 2nd

quarter. This simple means that

as officers we need to work fast,

and make more of our key club

experience.

What do you want out of your Key

Club experience this year? What

do you want to achieve at the end

of the year as a club officer, or general member? I encourage

you all to begin pondering upon these questions if you haven’t

started. Have NOT ONLY set club goals, but also have set goals for you as an individual officer of member.

Some of our divisional problems so far have been: Poor

attendance to divisional and district activities, late or non-

receipt of club Secretary’s Monthly Reports and club Bulletin

Editor’s Newsletters. I have also noticed poor communication

among not only club officers, but also officers and myself- I MUST know how your club is doing at all times!!!

Let’s this 2nd quarter work on all the problems that are preventing you from having excellent clubs!

Each club should be focused on building strong clubs by

December, membership growth and getting members excited about DCON.

So, that’s it for now folks! See you next time…

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~JUNE~

- June PCM (June 23rd

)

- June D6 Extravaganza(Picnic) at Hope Gardens (June 23rd

)

~JULY~

- July D1, D2 and D6 Joint Community Beautification Project, and Visitation to the Jamaica National Children’s

Home. (July 14th)

- Kiwanis Family Service Day #11- Trelawney (July 21st)

- July DCM, Devon House Garbage Clean- up and 2 Divisional Fundraisers (July 28th)

- July Training Conference (July 28th)

~AUGUST~

- Training Conference and August DCM at Merl Grove High (Aug. 17th)

- District Secretary/ Treasurer Workshop (Aug. 31st)

Divisional Project #3- Primary School Beautification Project REPORT

On Saturday, September 1st our last divisional project to close off the summer was held at the

Water Ford Primary in Portmore, St. Catherine. Clubs in D6 which participated in the project were:

Hillel High, Immaculate High, Merl Grove High, Queens High, St. Andrews High, Holy Childhood,

Meadowbrook High, and Pen Wood High! On the project day, Key Clubbers from St. Andrews High,

Immaculate High and Pen Wood High, all came out for a day of service to assist a school in need.

The project had 3 parts: collection and presentation of donations of books, stationeries, toiletries

and food for the school, cleaning up of the school grounds and painting of a grade 1 classroom and a

Tree Planting Exercise.

The project which also fell under the Major Emphasis and its service initiative: Children their

future our focus- live to learn, highlighted key clubbers demonstrating their passion for service, and care

towards this country’s future by assisting our nation’s children in any way possible, as children ARE the

future!

I would like to thank all the Key Clubs and Key Clubbers who supported the project, and special

thanks the Kiwanians: DLG Gerthlyn Holman, DP

Leroy Johnson and Zone Coordinator Candice Neil

for their great support towards the project. Without

you all, none of this would have been possible!

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Primary School Beautification Project Pictures

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Key Facts

The Jamaica district is divided into 7 divisions, the Lt. G’s in charge of these

divisions, and boundaries of these divisions are:

Did you know?

You can’t cross over into another

division, and hold a project or any

other Key Club related activity in

that division without alerting the

Lieutenant Governor of that division!!

~ Division 1~

Lt. G: Shawn Martin

Division Boundary:

- Downtown Kingston

~ Division 2~

Lt. G: Durene Taverez

Division Boundary:

- Upper St. Andrew

~ Division 3~

Lt. G: Felicia Marshall

Division Boundary:

- St. Catherine & Clarendon

~ Division 4~

Lt. G: Chanilee Menzie

Division Boundary:

- St. Mary

~ Division 5~

Lt. G: Natasha Broodie

Division Boundary:

- St. James, Trelawny

~~ DIVISION SIX!!! ~~

Lt. G: Sexy body TONI- ANN

WILLIAMS (best Lt.G!)

Division Boundary:

- Lower St. Andrew

~ Division 7~

Lt. G: Kristina Ava-Sherie Largie

Division Boundary:

- St. Elizabeth and

Manchester

Major Emphasis Program

What is a Major Emphasis Program? It is a service program to bring together all Key Club members to focus energies on making an international impact benefiting children.

What is the Major Emphasis Program (Service Initiative)? Live to Learn What are the objectives?

Assisting five to nine year olds to overcome learning obstacles.

Enabling these students to be successful and give back to their community.

What is the Live to Learn Focus? Key Club members are serving primary school children in three areas:

Improving Grades

Giving back

Growing Together

Ideas:

Mentoring

Tutoring

Developing Reading

Reading Club

Spirit week at a school

Set-up a recycling program in a school/community and educate about recycling.

Make birthday cards/holiday cards for a retirement community

Make Crafts

Start a theatre program

Staff appreciation

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Save the dates!

All D6 divisional committee (Project, Social and Fundraiser) members should be present. We will be initiating the planning of our Beach Clean-up and Social & Fundraising Beach Party. Venue: Devon House, time: 3:30- 4:40pm.

All District MEP Committee members MUST be present! We will discuss committee plans, etc.

This is a joint D1, D3 and D6 Training Conference. Venue not confirmed. Officers, general members and advisors MUST be present!

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DISTRICT MATTERS

District Governor’s Project- Joint Project with the Pacific North West Key Club District entitled, ‘PROJECT EDICATE’. The project will be in 3 phases: Phase 1- donating computers to & refurbishing classrooms @ Mona Heights Primary. Phase 2- refurbishing a burnt out classroom @ Wake Field Primary. Clubs need to have a book drive for books for grades 1- 6. Phase 3- Not yet confirmed.

District Mass Meeting on Nov.2nd, venue not confirmed. District Convention (DCON) – DCON will be on April 5th- 7th @ Moneague Teachers’ College, St. Ann. Early bird cost $7,500; deadline to pay this money is Feb 26th. Late fee is $9.000. You can pay down $3,500 by Feb 26th, and pay the balance by

Key Club Week is usually the first week of November, which

is also Kiwanis Family Month. Key Clubs worldwide

celebrate Key Club Week. During Key Club Week, clubs are

encouraged to grow and to spread the word about Key

Club by participating in themed days. This includes inviting

friends to meetings, planning special service projects and

promoting each club’s activities locally.

The week has been designed to become the organization's

primary membership drive worldwide with the belief that

more members will translate to more service and even

greater results in serving the children of the world.

This year, Key Club week will last from Monday, Nov. 5th-

Friday, Nov. 9th. To kick start Key Club Week, our annual

District Church Service will be held on Sunday, Nov. 4th, at the Holy Trinity Cathedral opposite Kingston College. This will be

followed by our District Rally.

The themed days for Key Club Week are:

Monday- Show Your K in Every Way

Tuesday- Kudos to the Key Players Wednesday- Connect the K’s Thursday- Bring a Friend to KEY CLUB

Friday- Your Way *** For the duration of Key Club Week, Please ask your principal to

allow the Key Clubbers to wear Key Club coloured ribbons, K’s, badges, do general devotion, etc.

March 31st to still qualify for early bird. If you do not pay the balance by March 31st, you’ll have to pay the onsite fee of $10,000. THERE MUST BE 1 CHAPERONE FOR EVERY 10 KEY CLUBBERS WHO ATTEND.

Next District Officers- The District Officer positions are: Governor, District Secretary Treasurer (DST), District Bulletin Editor (DBE), District Webmaster (DWM) and divisional Lieutenant Governor’s (Lt. G). Persons who are interested need to contact m Lt. G Toni- Ann for more information on how to apply for a district officer position for the year 2013- 2014. Persons who run must be qualified and be in good standing with the Key Club International and the Jamaica District (meaning that this person must have paid International and District dues).

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Keys to success: Communication

Managers merely push other people to accomplish a task or get work done; while leaders, however, share a unique vision with people and supply the necessary values and skills to move people to really want to accomplish things; leaders touch people emotionally. Here are some tips to guide you on your journey to becoming a better leader and manager in your club, school and community.

Make sure you are aware of proper etiquette, especially amongst members, other officers and adults.

Ethics is learning what is right and wrong, and doing the right thing. It plays a huge role in both the club as well as your club’s image in this organization.

Strong public speaking abilities will help you get the message across to larger groups.

Keep your members and other officers up-to-date with things they need to know.

Don’t be shady with your team.

Be aware of not only your body language but everyone else’s as well.

Improve your listening skills. Listen attentively, not only to adults, and other officers but to the needs of your members.

Speak clearly and concisely.

Develop your ability to negotiate.

Make sure to keep your cool when dealing with difficult situations.

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D6 COMMITTEES & CLUB REPORT

This year in an effort to ensure the smooth running and success of the division and get

members more involved, Division 6 will be having 3 divisional committees. They are: Projects,

Fundraising and Social Committee. One member from each school is expected to join each

committee, take part in committee meetings and the planning of divisional events, represent the

views of their club at meetings and relay information from meetings to their club. These persons

cannot be club officers. I need club officers to help in the selection of these persons; I need 1

general member for each committee from each club by Sept 15th.

The Club Report is a chart which shows which clubs I have noted in my files to have received MRFs and Newsletters for. It is to help motivate clubs to work hard, or continue the good work.

Hola D6! I’m Erica Henry. I am very outgoing, I love to laugh and listen to

music. My goals for this new key club year are to increase the effective

means of communication and the cooperation among the members. I want to

keep the high name of the St. Andrew high school for girls keep club.

Each monthly we will shine the spotlight on a different club, meet the executive board officers, and key clubbers of the month from each school. We

will also see highlights on successful projects and activities put on by clubs in D6 to offer inspiration to other clubs. So if there is something or

someone you want to see featured in this section, feel free to contact me and let me know!! :D This month we will be googling two clubs…

Club Hopping

Meet the Officers!!!

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St. Andrew High School Girls!

Hi! I’m Ronique Dennis. I love to smile and see other people happy. I’m easy going and hard working.

My goal for my club is to achieve the same high recognition of our hard work at the district and

international level as last key club year. Since I joined & fell in love with Key Club, it has motivated me

to work harder, break out of my shell & become a leader in my club & still handle my school work, gave

me a chance to inspire my fellow key clubbers and has taught me to appreciate the little things in life.

Hi! I’m Ashli Daley and I’m 15. This year I want to get the lower scholars’ more actively involved in the

club. Key Club is important to me because it has helped me to realize that there are people out there that

need my help, and it’s the little things that I can do, that make a difference in their lives. Key Club has

really taught me that life doesn't revolve around me and that selfishness will get you nowhere in life.

Hi! I’m Ghian- ajo Martin. I'm extremely fond of books and Comedy movies. My goal for this year is to

make this key club year the most memorable year for my fellow club members and myself. I am

striving to do an excellent job as a Secretary. Key Club is important to me because it’s something I

like to do, and it’s something I know will benefit others in a positive way

Why is Key Club

important to

you…?

Hi! I’m Shadae Bingham. I am a fun jovial person who loves to socialize but is

serious when it comes to getting work done. I plan to work to ensure the steady

security of all that is placed within the treasury. Key club is important to me

because it teaches how to be humble and helps me to realize the joy it brings in

helping and devoting my time to others.

Hey, I’m Roxanne Thomas. I love to have fun, hang out with

friends and try new things; I am very friendly and

hardworking. My main goal for the year is to create something

new and vibrant to the St. Andrew high school key club and

possibly in all the clubs in D6. Key club is important to me

because I was able to make new long lasting friends while

being able to bring service to the world and enjoy doing it.

Hi! I’m Sasha-Gay Crossman. I am a very optimistic and determined individual. My main goal is to build my club to the point that other clubs aspire to become like us. Service is important to me as it is my way of giving back to my school and community, it also me to become a more rounded and helpful and ultimately a better citizen.

Meet the Officers!!!

Club Hopping Contd.

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Merl Grove High School!

Hi! I’m Joelle Blake. I like to socialize, encourage and uplift persons. This year my goal is to continue being the best secretary I can be, and get distinguished secretary at DCON. Service is important to me as it is my small way of helping others who are less fortune.

Hi! I’m Shanice Brown. I want to become a pathologist. As an officer I intend to continue building the clubs legacy by enforcing the rules and making sure enough funds are made to make out club successful. Service is important to me because there are others in the world who are not privileged, so in doing service it gives me a great sense of accomplishment.

Hey, I’m Katherina Johnson. I’m very artistic and I have a personality you will always remember. My goal for this yr is to assist my fellow board members to the best of my ability in attaining success through lending a hand. To me, service means showing someone you care, that they ate not forgotten. It’s important as it betters my character, and helps me see that life shouldn’t be taken for granted.

Hi! I’m Joneal Crawford. I am a fun- sized chica, as we all know big things come in small packages. My main goal for the year is to increase membership by at least 50%. Service is important to me, as it is my initiative to help make my "home, school and community" a better environment for future generations.

Why is service

important to

you…?

In 34 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of childbirth

into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every nine minutes. Its effects are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated,

painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. There is little hope of survival. And tetanus kills

mothers too.

MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil everywhere, come into contact with open cuts during

childbirth. The disease strikes the poorest of the poor, the geographically hard to reach and those without health

care.

Yes! MNT is highly preventable. Just three doses of a 60-cent immunization protect mothers, who then pass

on the immunity to their future babies. Together, Kiwanis and UNICEF can stop this disease.

UNICEF has helped to successfully eliminate MNT in many countries. But in 34 countries in Africa, Asia,

Europe and North America, it still strikes babies and mothers who have little or no access to health care — either

because they are poor, live in remote areas or are caught in humanitarian emergencies. More funds and resources

are needed to reach all babies and mothers at risk.

More than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage, transportation, thousands of

skilled staff and more. It will take US$110 million — and the dedicated work of UNICEF and every member of the Kiwanis family.

It is unacceptable that innocent newborns and their mothers suffer and die from MNT when it can be prevented so easily. This is also an

amazing opportunity to reach the poorest, most neglected mothers and babies with lifesaving health care. Developing delivery systems for MNT

vaccines will blaze a trail to provide additional desperately needed services to these marginalized families.

WHAT IF YOU COULD SAVE A BABY’S LIFE?

“There is a child out there, just like you, who will never get a chance of having a future…”

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THE ELIMATE PROJECT:

Eliminating maternal/ neonatal tetanus

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CLICK ME!!!

CLICK!

The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is an

endowed fund for Key Club International held

within the Kiwanis International Foundation.

This fund uses earned interest to help Key

Clubs and Key Club members serve the world

by providing grants for service opportunities.

The fund also provides academic scholarships

for higher education. The Youth Opportunities

Fund is established through a portion of your

Key Club International dues and through the purchase of G. Harold Martin Fellowships.

YOF grants can help you take action. Look around and identify the things that need to get done in your

school, community or world. Key Clubs have applied for grant funds to support many varied service

projects.

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Youth Opportunities Fund

All clubs MUST

apply for a YOF

Grant. All

applications MUST

be sent in by Nov. 1st

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~ Up coming Divisional Project- Beach Clean- Up &

Social and Fundraising Party~

Still in planning stage.

Date: NOVEMBER 10th, ending Key Club Week!!!

After our first meeting on the 17th, divisional committee

members will be relaying info and gathering suggestions,

views, assistance, etc. from their clubs!

At project, both Kiwanis Advisor and Faculty advisor

must be present!

If you have suggestions for venue, ideas and can/ you

have links that can assist with the projects, please

contact your representative divisional committee

members.

Money from fundraisers goes towards cutting cost for

DCON for all D6 Attendees!

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Secretary’s Club Monthly Report Forms are to be sent in on the 5th of EVERY MONTH your Lt. G, DST, Faculty Advisor, Kiwanis Advisor, DA Navara Dennis, and ADA Karen Sinclair- Lym.

Bulletin Editors are to create MONTLY Club Newsletters and send to your Lt. G on the 5th of EVERY MONTH. Clippings from these will be used in the Divisional Newsletter. Ensure you adhere to the Key Club Graphic Standards.

REMINDERS!!!

Just For Laughs! Life Advise…

Summer is coming to an end…. But the service is JUST getting started!!!

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