Are you interested in becoming a part of the 2010-2011 District Board? The twenty-one Lieutenant Governors, District Webmaster, District Editor, District Treasurer, District Secretary, and District Governor are an assortment of high school students from around New Jersey who have dedicated a large part of their high school career to making sure the District succeeds. [...]
The New Jersey District is a universe in itself. We may be small in size, but we are one of the mightiest districts in all of Key Club International, and I am more than proud to be your governor. Each of our members is a star in this mighty universe and helps us shine as [...]
Is your club stuck on what to do to help out with Children’s Specialized Hospital? Here are the top 10 projects that your club can do to help us reach our goals of 11,679 hours and $84,350.16 by District Convention, which is April 16-18, 2010 in King of Prussia, PA at the Valley Forge Convention [...]
Now that the dues deadline has passed, your club can be in one of two positions. If your club has submitted dues, I would like to congratulate you on all of your hard work. By paying on time, your club is an official club in good standing with Key Club International. You have all the [...]
This service year, Key Leader was located at Camp Lebanon, New Jersey from October 16-18!
As a result of developing new friendships, I was able to interview other fellow Key Leader 2009 graduates, by asking two simple questions:
Kay: What have you learned from your Key Leader experience?
Alex Friebely (North Hunterdon): I learned to take risks because [...]
Greetings all you advocating astronauts,
Congratulations on completing your last mission, space cadet! You have successfully made it through your first advo- cacy season of service, where you have spread the words to fellow earthlings about abused and neglected pets in need of help around not only in our planet, but all the way on the [...]
What exactly is the Major Emphasis Program? Is it something like, “Live 2 Learn?” Actually, that is exactly what it is! This year, the MEP initiative is Live 2 Learn. However, what does that mean? . This program essentially focuses on children from the ages of five to nine. There are three critical aspects that are [...]
Every year, even every rotation of the Earth, we hear about Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF. But wait, what is UNICEF? What are we working towards by fundraising for them? And what else can we do to help?
First off, UNICEF, if you did not already know, is the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund. Their general focus [...]
Hola! Ciao! Bonjour! Check your luggage and
get your passport ready, because you are about to embark on a grand world tour with the New Jersey District! District Convention, better known as DCON, is the culmination of the service year; where we celebrate our year’s successes and get excited about the future. However, this year’s convention [...]
Hey New Jersey Key Clubbers! You know how astronauts are recognized and awarded for all the service they do for our world? Well so are New Jersey Key Clubbers! Yes, you guys in a special way are also astronauts…of community and global service! You also, do good for others [...]
Through galaxies far and wide, even the average extraterrestrial figure could find signs of Kiwanis, Circle K, Key Club, Builder’s Club, K-Kids, or Aktion Club. Together these six form an unbreakable bond that not even gravity can defy. Even though the first man on the moon wasn’t a member of the Kiwanis family, under [...]
On October 23rd, twelve of the New Jersey District Board’s finest astronauts blasted off on a mission to seek an amazing weekend in Black Mountain, North Carolina and they sure did find one. Every year the Carolinas District hosts a Kiwanis Family Conference in Black Mountain at the YMCA facilities there. At this event, Key [...]
New Jersey District Key Clubbers, you better buckle up and hold on tight as
we blast off and travel the world with service for the 2010 District Convention. This year you can go above and beyond, reaching for the stars with the 2010 District
Convention contests. You can be recognized for your travels in service with scrapbook, newsletter, poster, website, video contests [...]
When it comes to space, there lie many myths. Is there really a man on the moon? Will the world come to an end in 2012? Do aliens exist? These questions are usually researched by astronauts and NASA scientists. However, this year as a Key Clubber, you will be given the opportunity to become an astronaut and explore [...]
High school passes as fast as a meteor soars through space. Beginning as a freshman… and four short years later, you’ve become a graduating senior. Uh-oh. That means one word – college. And with college comes tuition, etcetera. But why pay so much money when you may be applicable for a New Jersey District
Scholarship?
New Jersey [...]
While District convention may seem far away, it’s never too
soon to start working on your display board for the service fair! The service fair is a time for Key Clubbers to not only see what international organizations are doing, but it’s a time for Key Clubs to show off the amazing work that they are [...]
The Red Bank Regional Key Club is currently running a Thanksgiving food drive collection. To do this, the officers of the club have decided to gather canned foods from the student body of RBR. So, we went around the school placing brown bags in all the study halls and explained to the student what we are trying [...]
The Phillipsburg High School Key Club often participates in helping out at the local Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC). The school asks us to come and assist with the many activi- ties which they host especially for parents and children and the community. For movie nights, we handle the popcorn machine and for PTO Activity [...]
In this universe of Key Club, there are surely many galaxies, or clubs with over ninety members! Sometimes, it may be hard to orbit around these clubs, but with a few simple tips, you will be on your way to a smoothly running service year. These galaxies are very likely to be diverse, so try [...]
On October 28th, 2009 Warren Hills Regional High School held its annual winter blood drive. Luckily for our school system, we have a new beautiful library to hold this event in. With over 100 signed up students and faculty, we were able to receive 52 pints of blood; an amazing number! I’m sure most of [...]
These days, you don’t need to be a rocket scientist (or webmaster) to use technology to boost your club. With a little time and effort, tech tricks can really pay off!
Start your technological mission by making a Facebook group or Twitter account for your club. Your members are probably on one of these social networks [...]
Dearest New Jersey District,
What do you see when you look up at the night sky? For some, an inky black canvas dotted with pinpricks of light; maybe even some tiny planets if it’s a clear night. For others, no stars at all; just an opaque, smoggy blanket. For me, some nights I see stars, and [...]
On November 15th, the Marine Academy of Science and Technology’s Key Club held its annual Children’s Specialized Hospital Walk-a-thon at our beautiful campus on Sandy Hook. This year the walk was run by Katherine Peluso and Paige Hakim, two juniors at the Marine Academy of Science and Technology. Since this fundraiser counts as one of ours [...]
Hello New Jersey District!
I hope you are all having an amazing service year so far! As the holiday season approaches, there are certainly many opportunities for service in your community. Remember to stay active and involved, even during these busy times. I just wanted to give you a few updates from International. First and foremost, I [...]
“My favorite service project is Relay For Life because while it raises money for a great cause, the event is still a lot of fun and it brings a lot of joy to the people that participate in it.”
Taylor Roland, Roxbury HS
“My favorite service project is our annual Christmas party for the elementary schools in [...]