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Meet a Key
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Kiwanis Family
Month Recap
Service
Spotlight
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In this issue...
Content
Page
Editor’s Message 3
Governor’s Message 4
Key Goes Green 5
Your Executive Committee 6
Page 8
Page 5
District Updates 7
Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF 8-9
Service Spotlight
DCON 2016
10-14
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Page 16
Page 11
Meet a Key Clubber 16-17
Kiwanis Family Relations 18-21
Key Club Week Highlights 22-24
KCKC Highlights 25
Endowment Fund 26-27
Working Together/Grants 28-29
Page 25
A Few Key Points 30-31
Contact Information 32
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Editor’s Message
Hi, Florida District!
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and will enjoy the rest of
your holidays! Please remember those in need, as well. Whether it be helping a
family put a meal on the table, giving a child a toy when he or she might otherwise
go without any presents, or collecting clothing for when the temperatures
get cooler, any and all help is important and appreciated.
Also, be sure to follow the Florida District on social media and to create
accounts for your own clubs in order to show your club’s impact and to document
the service you do, including service done over the holiday season.
Please do your best to implement the hashtags #KeyGoesGreen, #BeTheKey,
#Elimin8, and #FLKeyClub.
Some of my responsibilities entail assisting club editors, managing the Florida
District’s social media accounts, creating and editing newsletters, and designing
this bimonthly publication, The Sunshine Source. If you haven’t received
any monthly emails from me and you are a club president, editor, faculty
advisor, or Kiwanis advisor, then make sure your OIF is up to date! If you ever
find yourself in need of help, feel free to contact me; I’d love to help any
way that I can.
I hope you all enjoy this issue!
Yours in friendship and service,
Carly Berthiaume
District Editor
Florida District of Key Club International
Editor@FloridaKeyClub.org
561.445.9119
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Hello, Key Clubbers!
We are now entering the holiday season, one
of my favorite times of the year. This is also the
season of large service initiatives in your communities
for holiday activities, and they are in need
of your help! Take advantage of this time and
lend a helping hand to as many organizations in
your area as possible. As we begin to approach
such a special time of the year, reflect on what
your club has done for the community, and what
you can do even better to increase your impact.
Give the priceless gift of impactful service. There
is so much that you, as well as those being
served, gain that cannot be purchased or obtained
through any other means. As the months grow, slightly, colder
here in Florida, let your hearts only get warmer!
A part of this season is also the New Year, and a great time to set
goals for yourself and your club. As I mentioned, look back on the past
365 days and think, "how have we, as a club, changed the community,
and how can I as an individual member make an even greater change
this year." To give you some guidance on where to focus, we as a District
have completed 10,000 Key Goes Green hours, towards our 50,000 goal.
This puts us a tad behind schedule, but we have plenty of time to work
on this goal, and even surpass it. Make sure you are holding at least one
Key Goes Green event each month, or more! It is so easy to get involved,
and I hope you find your niche in our District-wide effort to help the environment.
2016 is a fast approaching time, and I look forward to all we
will achieve as a District.
Thank you for all you do as dedicated members and officers, and
keep up the great work!
Happy Holidays,
Governor Shane Meagher
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On Saturday, November 21, over 80 volunteers gathered at the Florida
Learning Garden to participate in the first District Large Scale Service
Project (DLSSP). Thank you to everyone who joined in the efforts
to better the environment in this Key Goes Green project, and special
thanks to the DLSSP Committee and its Chair, Martha Hagan, for
organizing such a huge event.
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Your Executiv
Governor
Secretary
Treasurer
Shane Meagher
Webmaster
Jose Leoncio
Editor
Eileen Rivery
Executive Assistant
Caleb Neale
DCON Chair
Carly Berthiaume
District Administrator
Gabriela Charlot
Assistant D.A.
Matthew Bonachea
Donna Parton
David McCampbell
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e Committee
What’s new with the District Board?
ICON Chair and immediate past Division 25C Lieutenant Governor
Eileen Rivery has been appointed to the position of District Treasurer.
Thank you Immediate Past Treasurer Palak Shah for your service to
the Florida District.
A Message from Treasurer Eileen Rivery
Ahoy Florida Leaders!
I am so honored and ecstatic be working with you all as your 2015-2016 District
Treasurer! I am a senior at Hialeah Gardens Senior High (Div. 25A, Zone K) who
plans to go to college and double major in Political Science and Chemistry. I
also plan to continue in the Kiwanis Family for years to come. Two things that
you might find strange about me are that I am a pescatarian and my favorite
way of decorating is with cork boards and tons of pictures! If I'm not doing Key
Club-related work, I'm probably attending a sporting event as an athletic
trainer for my school. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel
free to contact me via phone or email. I hope to get to meet many of you at
our District Conference. Wish you all a bon voyage!
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Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Update:
How much has been raised for The Eliminate Project?
As of October 16, 2015:
-The U.S. has raised $102,714,959.
-The Florida District has raised $4,228,526.
-The Florida District is number 3 out of 54 for fundraising.
How to donate after Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is over:
-Host an Eliminate dance
-Host a talent show
-Organize cookies for coins, where each cost $1.80.
-Create an Eliminate game night
-Participate in The Eliminate Week (May 2-6, 2015)
For more information on how to help, go to this site.
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Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Recap
Connection Is Key
Follow the social media accounts below in order to stay up to date on what’s
going in Key Club and with The Eliminate Project. Also, consider creating social
media accounts for your own clubs. Remember hashtags, too! (#FLKeyClub,
#Elimin8, #BeTheKey, #KeyGoesGreen, #DCONThrowback)
International: @KeyClubInt
Florida: @FLKeyClub
International: @KeyClub
Florida: @FLKeyClub
Eliminate: @EliminateMNT
International: Key Club International
Florida: Florida District of Key Club
International
Eliminate: The Eliminate Project
International: Key Club International
Florida: FLKeyClub
Eliminate: The Eliminate Project
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As a Key Club member, you have an infinite variety of service and fundraising
opportunities to consider. Here are some of the Florida District’s best examples
of leadership through service; hopefully, you may find a project that your own
club would be interested in.
Share your own service experiences with the District by completing all of your
pride reports and using #FLKeyClub on your social media accounts!
Club: Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Division: 25A
Zone: K25
This Key Club made jump ropes out of plastic
bags to give to less fortunate children.
Club: José Martí MAST 6-12 Academy
Division: 25A
Zone: K25
This Key Club teamed up with their school’s Green Club to weed and mulch
the arboretum.
Club: St. P etersburg Senior High School
Division: 13
Zone: E
This Key Club participated in a beach cleanup
and picked up the litter along the beach.
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Club: Deland High School
Division: 7
Zone: D
This Key Club created a "The Wizard of Oz"- themed
float for their annual homecoming parade. They worked
on the float for several hours each day for four days,
and they used recycled soda cans, newspapers, paint,
cardboard, and corn stalks.
Club: Somerset Academy Central Miramar
Division: 24B
Zone: J
This Key Club collected used t-shirts, towels, and
socks in order to make dog toys for a local Humane
Society.
Club: W illiam R. Boone High School
Division: 10B
Zone: D
This Key Club raised money during a football game for
UNICEF by collecting donations from attendees.
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Club: American Senior High School
Division: 25A
Zone: K25
This Key Club organized a bake sale fundraiser and sold brownies, cupcakes,
and cookies at an Open House.
Club: Lehigh Senior High School
Division: 19B
Zone: I
This Key Club fundraised for The Eliminate
Project by organizing a Rainy Day Carwash.
Club: P ine View High School
Division: 18
Zone: H
This Key Club participated in a Pie Fundraiser
for the Endowment Fund at their KCKC, and
the proceeds totaled $269.92.
Club: Miami Lakes Educational Center
Division: 25A
Zone: K25
This Key Club sold carnations for a dollar and
sunflowers for two dollars as a fundraiser.
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Club: Cypress Bay High School
Division: 24B
Zone: J
This Key Club attended Glam-A-THON.
They helped promote breast cancer awareness
by participating in a walk and donating
money. Proceeds from Glam-A-THON
were donated to the Broward Health Foundation
to provide funding for women battling breast cancer. They will also
go toward mammograms, diagnostic testing, and special assistance for
medication and wigs.
Club: W iregrass Ranch High School
Division: 8
Zone: E
This Key Club hosted a KCKC and assisted
with set up, directing attendees, and cleanup
of the event.
Division: 24A
Zone: J
This Division raise $250 from organizing a
Haunted House for The UNICEF. Members
sold tickets, worked as actors, organizers,
makeup artists, food vendors, and kids zone
coordinators.
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Club: Lake Mary High School
Division: 10A
Zone: D
This Key Club teamed up with the Lake
Mary Art Studio and held a pottery
making event; the pottery will be sold
for $30 a piece and the proceeds will go
to charity.
Club: Manatee High School
Division: 17
Zone: H
This Key Club built a fitness path for United
Cerebral Palsy (UCP).
A Message from the Editor
Thank you so much to all of these clubs for doing such amazing work. Keep it up, and I
hope you’ll be in one of the next issues. I hope these projects inspired other clubs, too!
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A Message from the Marketing Committee
Leaders,
There’s little more than five months left until we set sail for DCON 2016. Before you
board the ship, we encourage you to take advantage of the multiple scholarship and award opportunities
we have on deck!
The Florida District of Key Club International has provided four opportunities for you to
achieve a scholarship. Each scholarship awarded at DCON is worth $1,000 and will be sent directly
to your college or to you by August. You may only apply for these scholarships if you have
been an active member of Key Club since the 11 th grade. All applications must be sent electronically
to Scholarships Committee Chair Alex Perez by April 30 th , 2016. For more information on
these scholarships, please visit this site.
If you or your club would like to receive special recognition at DCON, feel free to take a
look at the awards page. The awards program offers several different opportunities for an individual,
or club to receive an award. Individuals/Clubs can receive awards for outstanding work within
community, within the club, and talent. All pre-District Conference award (Individual/Club
achievements) applications must be sent electronically to Awards Committee Chair Jennifer
Moscovitch at awards@floridakeyclub.org by April 1st, 2016. Talent preliminaries will take place
at DCON on April 28 th , 2016. For more information, please visit this site.
Florida District Education and Leadership Conference
#FLKCDCON16
The theme for the 78th Annual District Education
and Leadership Conference (DCON) is Sailing Into Service.
The event will take place at the Rosen Shingle
Creek Hotel from Thursday, April 28, to Sunday, May 1,
and the theme is Sailing Into Service. Registration
forms and information will soon be available on the
Florida District website, so keep an eye out!
If you’ve attended a previous DCON and would
like to be involved in promoting our next one, be sure
to participate in the DCON Throwback Competition
any Thursday before DCON. Post a picture of you at
DCON on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook, and use
the hashtag #DCONThrowback. The best photos will
be shown before assemblies at DCON and/or on the
District’s social media.
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Meet a Key Clubber
Jennifer Lin
Meet Jennifer Lin, a senior at Cypress
Bay High School and a member of the Army
JROTC, Youth Advisor in Youth Leadership
Broward, and Treasurer and Summer Camp
Chair for the International Buddhist Progress
Society Young Adult Division. She is also a
member of Spanish Honor Society, Chinese
Honor Society, Rho Kappa, Mu Alpha Theta,
and, of course, Key Club. She serves as her
Key Club’s Senior Class Representative and
has been involved with Key Club since her
sophomore year. However, she said she truly
wished she had been a part of the organization
sooner.
“Like the average freshmen, I had no
idea what Key Club was about except for the
common assumption that Key Club makes
keys. However, it all changed when I was introduced
to the Kiwanis Family by several devoted
Key Clubbers at my school and the faculty
advisor,” she said.
After hearing more about what Key
Club actually does, she developed an interest
and attended DCON the next year. Lin decided
to take her love for Key Club to the International
level by attending ICON this past
summer.
“When I joined, I did not realize the
true scope of Key Club until I went to
ICON… I wanted to expand my horizons and
make the most of my remaining year in Key
Club. I decided to attend ICON with the
mindset that it would be like DCON, only to
realize that it would me so much more,” she
said.
Though she loved the Florida District’s
road trip to and from Indianapolis, her favorite
part of the trip was the Meet and Greet at
the convention itself. She especially loved
meeting people from other Districts by trading
pins.
ICON was an experience that changed
her entire perception of Key Club and has motivated
her to help her own club improve its
Kiwanis Family relations. She also hopes to
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encourage more members to attend DCON
and ICON or run for higher office if they
have an interest. It inspired her to attend the
upcoming ICON in Atlanta, and she hopes to
bring several other friends and members along
with her. She’d like to build lasting friendships
with other college-bound Key Clubbers
there, especially since she plans to remain a
member of the Kiwanis Family by joining Circle
K.
She said that the quote, “The best way
to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service
of others,” by Ghandi is one that she
firmly believes and has motivated her to pursue
a career field that will help her to change
others’ lives for the better.
“I feel that these words describe how
Key Club has made a tremendous impact in
my life. From Peanut Butter and Jelly Drives,”
said Lin, “to fundraisers for The Eliminate
Project, I am giving back to the world. The
idea of being able to perform service and hang
out with friends is something I believe is doable
only in Key Club.”
International Convention (ICON)
If you’re interested in attending ICON 2016 from July 6-10, then visit
this site for more information!
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The Kiwanis
Kiwanis International celebrated it 100-
year anniversary, and members do over 6
million hours of service each year.
Aktion Club boasts over 500,000 clubs
and 12,000 members worldwide, and it’s
the only service club for adults with disabilities.
Circle K International has over 14,000
members in 19 nations and is the premier
collegiate and university organization
in the world.
Builders Club has over 45,000 middle–
and junior-school members in 18 nations.
Kiwanis Kids is the largest service organization
for elementary school students,
with more than 42,000 members in
1,200 clubs worldwide.
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Family Tree
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A Message from Circle K Governor Jessica Cook
Hello, Florida Key Club!
My name is Jessica Cook and I am honored to be serving as the
Governor for the Florida District of Circle K International. Circle K is
the collegiate branch of the Kiwanis Family, with more than 14,000
members in 19 countries. We have 14 active clubs in the Florida District,
and during my term we are working to increase that number!
I graduated from Hollywood Hills High School in 2011, where I
was an active member of Key Club. I decided to continue my journey in
the Kiwanis Family because of the awesome CKI members I met at the 2011 Key Club DCON.
I’m so grateful for the members who encouraged me to join Circle K because I have made great
connections and friendships that will last a lifetime through this organization.
I am currently studying accounting at the University of South Florida in Tampa. When
I’m not studying or doing something for Circle K, I’m probably watching Gilmore Girls, painting
my nails, or taking a nap.
This year for my Governor’s Project, I have asked CKI clubs in Florida to focus on removing
the non-native and invasive plant species from the parks in their community. The
health of the native plants in our communities is vital to the success of our ecosystem, and this
is something I have been working with for about 10 years. Circle K clubs are encouraged to remove
the non-natives, plant native species, and educate their communities about this environmental
issue.
In addition to working with invasive plant species, the Florida District of Circle K is
planning to build 7 new clubs and increase our membership by
about 20%. We also hope to have record-breaking attendance at
our district events and increased participation in Kiwanis Family
events.
Please let me know if there is anything I can help with, and
I look forward to working with you this year!
Florida Circle K Governor
Jessica Cook
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A Message from Kiwanis Governor Celia Earle
My Dear Key Clubbers,
Welcome to the Kiwanis 2015-2016 year, which is different from
the Key Club year. It has been a pleasure to have spent time with you this
past year at your District Convention and various board meetings and
trainings. I am always so energized when I am around you. I remain impressed
with the leadership that you have exhibited and the service that
you have performed. Our future looks very bright because of all of you.
You are awesome servant leaders, and I thank you for your commitment
and dedication to make this world a better place. I must state that once
you have left your respective High Schools, you need to join Circle K International (CKI) at
your Colleges/Universities and, if one does not exist, then please form one. Thanks to the current
Florida District of Key Club Governor, Shane Meagher, and your board for your outstanding
leadership that has resulted in significant growth within the District. Your membership
and service numbers are amazing…more hands mean more service. Keep up the good work!
Please work closely with your Kiwanis Clubs and Kiwanis Divisions; attend their meetings
and ask to participate in not only meetings, but projects. Some of the best projects are
those that are joint Kiwanis/Key Club projects. Let us exemplify the true meaning of “Kiwanis
Family.”
I am humbled to have been installed as the Florida District of Kiwanis Governor for
2015-2016 and will do my utmost best to continue to move the District well into the next Kiwanis
century. My motto is “Passion for People! Passion for Service!” which is what I strongly believe.
We are not on this earth for self, but to help others. Please know that I will be here for
you as I have been for the past few years.
Thanks again for all that you do. Be blessed!
Peace and Love,
Celia D. A. Earle, Ph.D.
Governor, 2015-2016
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Hundreds of Key Club Teens Join in Miami
Lakes’ Largest Food Drive to Feed Homeless
Hundreds of South Florida teens, representing seven local Key Clubs sponsored by the Kiwanis
Club of Greater Miami Lakes, recently gathered at Miami Lakes Town Hall on Saturday November
7, 2015 in the culmination of a weeks-long food drive to feed the homeless.
Under the direction of the Kiwanis Club of Greater Miami Lakes, the teens—from Key
Clubs at Miami Lakes Educational Center, Barbara Goleman Senior High, Hialeah-Miami Lakes
Senior High, American Senior High, Mater Lakes Academy, Jose Marti Mast Academy, and Hialeah
Gardens Senior High –brought thousands of cans of food and bottled water to the gathering at
Town Hall.
Joining the teens for the event were Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi, Vice Mayor Manny
Cid, and council members Frank Mingo, Tony Lama and Caesar Mestre.
In recognition of the teens’ efforts, which were part of Key Club International’s Key Club
Week worldwide, the Mayor presented a proclamation declaring the day as Key Club Day in Miami
Lakes.
“What you Key Club members have done here today is absolutely amazing,” said the Mayor
in presenting an official proclamation which urged the people of Miami Lakes to ‘recognize the
meaningful work done by the Kiwanis Club of Greater Miami Lakes and their seven tireless Key
Clubs who are constantly giving of themselves to make our community a better place.’
In addition to presenting the proclamation, the Mayor received a special ‘I support Kiwanis
of Greater Miami Lakes’ t-shirt. He put the shirt on to present the proclamation.
“This was an outstanding event,” said Tom Freiwald, Past Distinguished Kiwanis Div. 25
LTG and the Kiwanis Key Club Advisor to the Key Clubs. “The Key Club members and their advisors
did a fantastic job which will enable us to distribute food to the homeless of the area, which
is particularly important around the holiday time.”
Written by: Tom Freiwald
Photos by: Lew Matusow
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Key Club Kick-Off
Conference Highlights
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Working Together
Key Club would not be where it is today, with over 270,000 members
worldwide, or have the great impact it does without the help of some
key organizations. Key Club International’s preferred charities (UNICEF,
March of Dimes, and Children’s Miracle Network), vision partners
(Nickelodeon and Landscape Structures Inc.), and co-sponsors (Rustic
Pathways and the U.S. Army) have played instrumental roles in all that we
do. We look forward to changing more lives for the better with your help!
Prematurity Awareness Month
November was Prematurity
Awareness Month, and Kiwanis
Family members throughout the
Florida District participated in
events to support the cause, from
wearing purple on Prematurity
Awareness Day (November 17),
to volunteering at a March of
Dimes walk. Kiwanis headquarters
was lit purple in support, too.
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Service Grants
Divisions 18 & 19 – Meals of Hope
Jesuit High School – Habitat for Humanity Build
The Florida Opportunity Fund (FLOF) is a grant for service projects available only
in the Florida District of Key Club International. FLOF can give clubs up to 2/3 the
money necessary for service projects; however, schools must provide 1/3 of the
amount they wish to receive. The amount of money you can get ranges from
$100 to $1,000. The next application due date is March 5.
Your club must be in good standing, meaning they have submitted most Pride
Reports on time, completed the OIF, paid dues, and are active in service projects
and divisional/district events. Above are two FLOF service grant recipients.
The Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF) is Key Club International’s grant program for
service projects. You can receive funding for projects between $100 to $2,000
once a year.
Applicants must have an adult advisor, and divisional projects are not eligible
to receive a YOF Grant. Applications are due October 15th, so keep this opportunity
in mind for next year!
Florida Opportunity Fund (FLOF)
Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF)
Additional Information
For more information regarding service grants, contact District Treasurer Eileen
Rivery at Treasurer@FloridaKeyClub.org, or visit this website. Also, you can contact
the FLOF Committee at FLOF@FloridaKeyClub.org with questions.
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A Few Ke
Key Club is the world’s largest and oldest student-led organization, with
over 270,000 members in 36 nations worldwide. It originated in Sacramento,
California, in 1925. Two Kiwanians, who were also administrators,
chose to establish a club to develop leadership in 11 of
the school’s “key boys,” hence the name “Key Club.”
Key Club is one of the branches of the Kiwanis International
Family, in addition to Aktion Club, Circle K International,
Builders’ Club, and Kiwanis Kids. However, Key Club
remains the largest of the organizations.
OFFICER INFORMATION FORMS (OIFs) are to be filled out by the secretary as
soon as possible and should be updated throughout the year. They allow the
lieutenant governor and Executive Committee members to contact club officers
and send information regarding divisional, district, and international news.
PRIDE REPORTS are monthly online reports detailing each club’s service, meeting
attendance, and more. They are to be filled out by the Club Secretary on
the 10th of each month. These reports allow Lieutenant Governors and district
executive officers to track the club’s involvement.
Visit this website to fill out your OIF and Pride Reports:
http://opr.floridakeyclub.com/opr/opr_login.asp
Secretaries and clubs who fill out all pride reports are eligible for
awards and recognition at the District Education and Leadership
Conference (DCON) in April!
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y Points
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 combat all forces
which tend to undermine these institutions.
Caring– Our Way of Life
Key Club is an international, student-led
organization providing its members with
opportunities to perform service, build
character and develop leadership.
Leadership. Character building.
Caring. Inclusiveness.
We are caring and competent servant leaders
transforming communities worldwide.
Learn more about Key Club’s history at: http://keyclub.org/discover/historytimeline.aspx
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District Governor
Shane Meagher
Blake High School
governorshane@floridakeyclub.org
District Secretary
Jose Leoncio
TERRA Environmental Research
Institute
secretary@floridakeyclub.org
District Webmaster
Caleb Neale
Cooper City High School
webmaster@floridakeyclub.org
District Editor
Carly Berthiaume
Boca Raton Community High
School
editor@floridakeyclub.org
District Treasurer
Eileen Rivery
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
treasurer@floridakeyclub.org
District Administrator
Donna Parton
admindonna@floridakeyclub.org
Executive Assistant
Gabriela Charlot
Somerset Academy
executiveassistant@floridakeyclub.org
DCON Chair
Matthew Bonachea
Somerset Academy
dconchair@floridakeyclub.org
Contact information for all board members, including Lt. Governors and Zone
Administrators, is available at this website.
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