Florida Key Club's Sunshine Source Vol X No 7 Apr-May 2015

The Sunshine
Source
April/May 2015 www.floridakeyclub.org Volume X Issue 7
Lights, Camera,
Service
DCON
Teacher
Appreciation
Week

Table Of
Contents
3 Editor’s Message
4 Governor’s
Message
05 Frequently
Asked
Questions
06 DCON
12 SNAP Week
14 Service in the
Spring Time
18 Kiwanis One
Day
19 Vision Partners
20 January District
Board Meeting
Editor’s Message
As this is my last The Sunshine Source, I
just want to take the time to tell you all
thank you for allowing me to serve as your
District Editor. It has been such an honor to
serve in this position, and I am so thankful
for the opportunity. For graduating seniors
(GO CLASS OF 2015!!), I wish you all the
very best in your future endeavors, and I
hope you consider joining CKI at your college
of choice. For sophomores or juniors,
you still have a year or two left in Key Club!
You’ll be surprised how time goes by so
quickly; please make the most out of your experience
with Key Club and try to touch
even more lives next year. I hope everyone
has had a wonderful year of service, and, for
many, I cannot wait to meet you at DCON
(only 19 more days!!). Please let me know if
you have any questions.
Yours in Service,
Katt Crowdis
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Key Clubbers,
With the beginning of spring upon us, the season of beach clean-ups,
Every Child a Swimmer activities, and Relay for Life events starts. It also
means that DCON is almost here! I hope to see all of you at DCON 2015 as
we celebrate our membership in the best high school service organization
and another year of service to our homes, schools, and communities. The
District Board and the DCON Committee have worked tirelessly to plan a
fantastic Conference with the best combination of learning, fellowship, service,
and fun which will undoubtedly be the best yet.
The month of May also recognizes those who are only second to our
parents in the amount of impact they have on our lives- teachers. Personally,
my teachers have had a tremendous impact on my life. Not only do I owe a
great deal of my knowledge and learned skills to them, but I can proudly say
that a few of my teachers have become my friends and support system
through my years in high school. Please use National Teacher Appreciation
Week to recognize your teachers for everything they do for us as students!
With that being said, I would like to thank all of you. The past year has
been one of the best of my life and you have been my teachers! I have
learned a great deal from you through your experiences and through serving
you to the best of my ability. Once a Key Clubber, always a Key Clubber. My
heart will always be dedicated in part to my Kiwanis Family.
Yours in friendship and service,
Lauren

1. Why should my club get involved with our Kiwanis Club?
By getting involved with your Kiwanis Club, you will be able to build a
better relationship within your local Kiwanis Family. The benefits of this include:
having the opportunity to partner in service projects and being able to
ask for project funding. By talking to your Kiwanis Advisor to find out when
their meetings are or when an upcoming service project is, you will be able to
strengthen the bond between your Key Club and sponsoring Kiwanis Club.
2. What is the difference between FLOF and YOF?
The FLOF grant is managed by the Florida District of Key Club International.
On the other hand, YOF is a Key Club International grant program.
FLOF and YOF also differ in the amounts of money that they can award. The
FLOF grant will award up to 2/3 of the project’s costs (maximum rewarded is
$1,000). With YOF, a club can receive between $100-$2,000 for the project
(amount decided by the International YOF committee). For more details
about the two grants check out http://floridakeyclub.org/flof/ or contact District
Treasurer Nick Azcarate at treasurer@floridakeyclub.org.
3. What is the International Board?
Key Club is led at the international level by a student board of trustees,
representing many districts. Key Club International offices include president,
vice president and 11 trustees. Each trustee is responsible for acting as a liaison
between the Key Club International Board and 3 Key Club districts. The Key
Club International Board and all district governors comprise the International
Council.
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Key Clubbers of the Florida District,
Hello, I am Zac Schroepfer ,your District Conference Chair for this
year, and I wanted to congratulate the whole district on reaching
record registration numbers with over 1975 people registered!
This DCON is sure to be a memorable one in this history of the
Florida District!
Now that registration is closed, it is important to take advantage
of all the opportunities you and your club are eligible for at
DCON. The first opportunity that you can take advantage of is
to participate in the Eliminate Walk of Fame.
#FLKCDCON2015
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Rosen Shingle
Creek Resort
April 9th-11th

Do you want to save and protect approximately
5.5 lives? You can do that by registering
to participate in this fundraiser for The Eliminate
Project. Pay $10 in advance so you are
guaranteed a shirt and have the opportunity to
participate in the last annual DCON Eliminate Project Walk. Sign
up at DCON will be $15.
Also, there are a variety of contests to participate in at
DCON. You can be apart of the talent show, the oratorical contests,
scrapbook contests, t-shirt design contest, and much more!
Check out floridakeyclub.org for more information.
REGISTRATION
Based on feedback we received last year regarding meal options
for Thursday night, we have arranged to have food available
during registration times.
In order to make registration and check-in as stress free as
possible, we are implementing a few different procedures at this
year’s DCON. See the below list to be well informed about how
this will go this year.
1. If you are riding a bus to DCON, your bus will pull up in the bus
line near the restaurants. You will then wait on your bus until a
House Committee member unloads your bus and gives you
some instructions. At this point, all students can get off the bus,
grab their luggage, and enter the hotel.
2. If your school submitted Code of Conduct and Medical Release
forms in advance of arriving at DCON, There will be a special
express line for you. If you did not submit your forms in advance,
there will be several well-staffed lines to try to get you
through the registration process as quickly as possible.
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3.Once you have registered, please continue on to the SAA table
and the Delegate certification table prior to other tables. This
way, all students get the wristbands they need to enter all official
DCON sessions.
4. Once all of that is done, you can check out your room keys. If
your rooms are not yet available, we will have a texting system to
notify you when they are ready. Feel free to explore the other tables,
purchase some snacks, or participate in the scavenger hunt
while you are waiting!
DRESS CODE
One of the most important things to remember when packing
for DCON is dress code. For each event, there are guidelines on
what to wear. You should pack roughly 4 casual outfits, 2 professional
outfits, 1 business casual outfit, and 1 formal outfit. Please
keep in mind though to pack a few spare outfits in case an incident
occurs.
For each outfit, please ensure that proper dress code is met.
For the length of shorts, skirts, and dresses, please adhere to the
fingertip rule. There will be no exceptions to this rule. Attendees
that violate dress code will be sent to their rooms to change.
While you are packing for DCON, please try on each outfit to
ensure that proper dress code is met and that the outfits are appropriate
for the designated attires for each session.
For an extensive dress code guide and dress code rules ,
please visit http://floridakeyclub.org/dcon/forms/
SCAVENGER HUNT
Meet Key Clubbers from across the Florida District and explore
the beautiful Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel by participating in the
DCON Photo Scavenger Hunt. During registration, you can form a
group of three to four Key Clubbers and create a catchy team
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name. To participate, use one smartphone
to capture every item and be sure to include
all team members in each picture.
Upload all photos to the “Florida District of
Key Club International” Facebook page by
clicking “Like”, “Write Post”, then “Upload
photo(s)”. There will be a prize rewarded to
the first 6 teams that complete this scavenger
hunt during registration. More information
will be in your DCON Program Booklet
given in the registration bag.
If you have any questions about DCON ,
please feel free to contact me at dconchair@floridakeyclub.org.
I cannot wait to
see you in just 19 days!
Yours in Service,
Zac Schroepfer
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February 20-22 nd , Governor Lauren, LTG Abby
Wells, LTG Emily Vance, and LTG Jennifer Moscovitch
attended CKI DCON in Tampa, Florida. Here
they were able to collaborate with CKIers from all
around the Florida District. They attended workshops,
participated in House of Delegates, attended
the talent show and got to see how fun CKI is.
Over the weekend, they got to experience a
different branch of the Kiwanis Family and learn all
about them. Fun fact: CKI has the most service
hours per member out of the entire Kiwanis Family!
One can easily see how much service means to
each and every CKI member.
After devoting the weekend to CKI, they are beyond
excited to start the next chapter of our lives
with CKI. For graduating seniors, continue your path
with the Kiwanis Family by joining CKI! Not only will
you get to meet so many servant, passionate college
leaders, but you will be able to continue to
give back to the community, nation, and world. To
find out more information about CKI, check out their
international website circlek.org. Learn if your college
has a CKI, but if not you can always start a CKI!
Join the fun, the passion, and most of all the service.
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KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL
CONVENTION
The 72nd annual Key Club International Convention will
take place in Indianapolis, Indiana. Because we are celebrating
the 100th year anniversary of Kiwanis International, the entire
Kiwanis Family will be hosting a joint-convention. This is a
once-in-a-lifetime opportunity where attendees will make unforgettable
memories and friends. One night during the convention,
the Kiwanis Family will rent out Victory Field (AAA Baseball
Team) and watch a baseball game and a fireworks show.
Before the game, we will be closing down an entire street in
downtown Indy, to celebrate with a birthday bash for Kiwanis.
During this event, Hellogoodbye will be performing a concert
for all to enjoy.
This year ,the Florida District is planning a special tour for just
$985. This price includes transportation to and from Indy, three
meals a day, conference registration, hotel rooms, whitewater
rafting, zip-lining in the Smokey Mountains, a ticket to Kings Island
Theme Park, and a trip to Stone Mountain. This action
packed trip will be from June 22nd through June 30th. We will
be taking a charter bus and make multiple stops throughout
the district to pick up attendees. Check out the ICON page
at www.floridakeyclub.org/icon for more information and registration
packet. Registration closes May 1st. Hope to see you at
ICON!

June 22 - 30
Tour Includes:
Bus transportation to Indy & activities
along the way
White Water Rafting
Kings Island Theme Park
Stone Mountain Park
Zip lining through Smoky Mountains
Louisville Slugger Museum
All meals and hotels
And much more!
Quad Rate: $985
Double Rate: $1285 Single rate: $1825
Bring extra spending money for incidentals and souvenirs.
Bus will make multiple stops throughout Florida to pick you up!
Registration with payment Deadline May 1st.
For any questions contact:
ICON Chair Ian MacDonald
iconchair@floridakeyclub.org
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May 4th-8th
The Mighty Mighty Florida District wouldn’t be able to function without
the support and guidance of faculty advisors.
The week of May 4 th is the time to show your appreciation for all of the
hard work your teachers have shown your club and your school. This is the
start of National Teacher Appreciation Week!
Here are a few ways you can show your appreciation:
Write letters and cards to your teachers.
Create a banner where students can write positive messages to their
teachers.
Create small gift bags and have Key Clubbers deliver them to teachers.
Set up a breakfast buffet for your teachers.
Offer to volunteer in the classroom after school.
Key Clubs all around Florida have been showing their appreciation for
teachers for years. Last year, Pembroke Pines Charter High organized a free
car wash for faculty during Teacher Appreciation Week. Events like these
only require a few Key Clubbers and can make a large impact.
With innovation, patience, and dedication your club can improve a
teacher’s day!
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In addition to our Preferred Charities (UNICEF, March of
Dimes, and Children’s Miracle Network), Key Club International
has partnered with three organizations as vision partners. These organizations
and Key Club together, make a difference in the lives of
children. and teens across the world.
Rustic Pathways
Key Club Co-Sponsor Rustic Pathways has 30 years of experience
leading exceptional international education and service programs
for students. Together, Key Club and Rustic Pathways have the opportunity
to broaden their global perspective while performing
meaningful service projects in communities around the world.
Hershey Track and Field
Key Club has joined with Hershey Track and Field to serve children
by helping them get active and develop healthy lifestyles.
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon joined the Kiwanis family as a 2013 Vision Partner of
Kiwanis International with a focus on its Big Help initiative, which
addresses issues in service, education, the environment and health.
Learn more about Nickelodeon’s Big Help efforts, the Halo Awards
program and Day of Play at pro-social.nick.com or nick.com/
thebighelp.
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Make a difference in someone’s life and bring smiles to everyone in
the community that you touch. Hopefully these examples of great service
projects can inspire your club to make an impact in your home,
school, and community.
SNAP
This year, the Governor’s Project is
SNAP, which stands for Special Needs
Awareness Programs.
Teaching Tennis
Division: 23A
Club: Marjory Stoneman Douglas High
School
Students taught and played tennis with
special needs children.
Bowling Palooza
Division 8
Club: Crystal River High School
Members assisted at a bowling party for
special needs individuals.
Valentines Day Appreciation
Division: 1
Club: Gulf Breeze High School
Key Clubbers of Gulf Breeze High
School passed out goodie bags, which included
stuffed animals and valentines
day cards, to their local Aktion Club and
ESE department.
Creating Coloring Books
Division: 23B
Club: Boyd Anderson High School
This Key Club made coloring books for
their ESE department.
Discount Cards
Division: 14C
Club: Plant City High School
Members sold discount cards to raise
money for their local Special Olympics
event.
The Eliminate Project
With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International
and UNICEF have joined
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forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal.
Neonatal tetanus kills one baby every
nine minutes—nearly 60,000 newborn
children every year. A significant number
of women also die because of maternal
tetanus. The end of this disease
means the beginning of better health
for so many families.
Locks, Love, UNICEF
Division: 25A
Club: Hialeah High School
This Key Club created a fundraiser that
sold locks to students who then wrote
personalized messages on the locks. Students
were then able to place the locks
on a fence surrounding the school.
Talent Show
Division: 4
Club: East Side High School
East Side High School hosted a talent
show to raise funds for The Eliminate
Project.. The audience voted for which
act they wanted to win the “People’s
Choice Award” in the show. A concession
stand was also ran during the event.
Ice cream Fundraiser
Division: 15A
Club: Kathleen Senior High School
By holding an ice cream fundraiser, they
were able to raise funds for the last year
of The Eliminate Project.
Division: 23A
March of Dimes
The mission of March of Dimes is to improve
the health of babies by preventing
birth defects, premature births, and infant
mortality.
Good Luck Shamrocks
Club: Piper High School
This Key Club sold shamrocks to raise
funds for muscular dystrophy research.
Class Competition
Division: 19A
Club: Oasis Charter High School
This Key Club put purple bottles in every
classroom and then held a class competition.
Whichever first period class collected
the most money, won a breakfast party
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Sadie Hawkins Dance
Division: 5
Club: Palatka High School
By organizing a Sadie Hawkins Dance for
their high school, this Key Club raised
money for March of Dimes.
Children’s Miracle Network
Children’s Miracle Network Hospital is a
nonprofit organization that raises money
to benefit kids and increases the awareness
of its member hospitals.
Knit for a Cause
Division: 26B
Club: Immaculata La Salle High School
This club knitted hats for cancer patients.
Hospital Hospitality
Division: 26B
Club: South Miami Senior High School
Students at the Miami Senior High
School Key Club volunteered at the Miami
Children's Hospital’s hospitality
cart.
Lucky Charms
Division: 26A
Club: Saint Brendan High School
For St. Patrick's Day, this Key Club
created lucky charms picture frames and
donated them to their local Children’s
Hospital. They also spent the afternoon
with the children and raised the spirits
of the kids in the hospital.
Dance Marathon
Division: 13
Club: St. Petersburg Senior High School
This Key Club organized a dance-a-thon
to raise money for Children’s Miracle
Network. They raised over $7,000.
Candle Sale
Club Fundraisers
Division: 19A
Club: Mariner High School
This Key Club sold candles to raise money.
Donut Fundraiser
Division: 26C
Club: Island Christian High School
Key Clubbers held a Krispy Kreme donut
sale to raise funds for their club.
Quenching the Thirst
Division: 25A
Club: iMater Academy
Key Clubbers sold sodas and waters to
fundraise for Teacher Appreciation
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Community Service
ave Books Basket Making
ivision: 8
ub: Barbara Goleman High School
embers created baskets for the nonofit
Brave Books to give to underprivied
children in order to jump start
eir love for reading, therefore promotg
better literacy skills.
iaper Drive
ivision: 26C
ub: Felix Varela Senior High School
lix Varela Senior High School collectdiapers
for a diaper drive at their
ool.
ueaky Clean
ivision: 10B
ub: Timber Creek High School
cleaning keyboards in the classes, this
they decreased chances of illnesses passing
around their school.
Kiwanis Family Picnic
Division: 24A
Club: South Plantation High School
They invited their local K-Family to celebrate
their year by hosting a picnic at a
local park. They had a barbeque, played
games and bonded with other Kiwanis
family members.
Walk Waggle and Stroll Dog Walk
Division: 25C
Club: iPrep Academy
Members volunteered at a dog walk
event aimed at raising funds for guide
and service dogs.
Columbian Christmas
Division:
Club: Colonial High School
This Key Club fundraised money in order
to throw a Christmas party for children
in Colombia. This allowed children
to receive a joyful Christmas that
may have otherwise not had one.
Information
Thank you to all the clubs who were featured
in this article throughout the year
for planning great, inspiring projects!
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Objects of Key Club International
To develop initiative and leadership.
To provide experience in living and working together.
To serve the school and community.
To cooperate with the school principal.
To prepare for useful citizenship.
To accept and promote the following ideals:
To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to
the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human
relationships.
To promote the adoption and application of higher standards
in scholarship, sportsmanship and social contacts.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent,
aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships,
to render unselfish service and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public
opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase
of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will.