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Meet a Key
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Sailing Into
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In this issue...
Content Page
Editor’s Message 3
Governor’s Message 4
Key Goes Green Week 5
Your Executive Committee 6
District Updates 7
Service Spotlight 8-11
Meet a Key Clubber 12-13
Upcoming Events
ICON
Staying Connected
14-15
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District Conference 16-17
Working Together 18
Service Grants 19
A Few Key Points 20-21
Contact Information 22
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Editor’s Message
Hi, Florida District!
I hope you had a wonderful winter vacation and enjoyed your break
from school! We may have half of the school year left, but the end of the Key
Club year is closer than it seems. Starting this January, zones around the District
will begin having spring zone rallies, where you and your club can meet people
from around your area, as well as Key Clubbers who are campaigning for
Executive office. You will also be electing next year’s lieutenant governors
(LTGs), so be sure to attend in order to have a part in choosing your next leaders.
If you’re at all interested in one of the appointed positions, talk to your LTG
as soon as possible; if you’re interested in the District Editor position, feel free to
text or email me. I’d be happy to answer any questions you have and prepare
you for what to expect if you’re appointed.
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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Florida Key Clubbers,
This year has been life changing for myself,
and I hope you also found great growth so far.
Your Lieutenant Governors have worked tirelessly
to make this year the best, and they have been
doing a great job of just that. Having served on
three District Boards now, I know how true this is.
You all elected a special group of leaders last
spring, and I look forward to the class of leaders
you will bestow upon the board in the coming
months.
As we approach Lieutenant Governor elections
at Spring Zone Rallies, and push our efforts toward
District Conference, reflect on what your club has achieved so far this
year. Whether you will apply for awards or not, you have conquered new
territories for your clubs, and have climbed new mountains. Not one year is
the same, and make sure you can remember this one, and seal those
memories at DCON. Every year of my Key Club experience has been
marked with the excitement of gathering with upwards of 2,000 members
to celebrate our service and exceptional leadership within our clubs.
Last year, I was able to see what was beyond the Florida District and attend
International Convention in Indianapolis. This was an incredible experience,
and I hope you join us as we travel just only one state north, to Atlanta,
Georgia. Our convention tour is sure to spring up new friendships
and connect you across the globe to other service leaders. More info will
follow.
Lastly, reconsider our District goals. Has your club contributed what you
can to our goal of 300,000 service hours? Have you all held a Key Goes
Green project, helping us hit 30,000 Governor's Project hours? If not, the
year still holds substantial opportunity.
See you at your Spring Zone Rally,
Governor Shane Meagher
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Key Goes Green Week
Visit the Governor’s Project page at this website to learn more,
or contact Governor’s Project Chair Beatriz Bueno Dorea at division26d@floridakeyclub.org
for more information.
MONDAY: SOCIAL MEDIA AWARENESS
Promote Environmental Awareness on social media. Have a twitter talk, post
photos of projects and innovative ways for people to take a step in going
green, or share interesting facts.
TUESDAY: RECYCLING
Recycle around your school; by the end of the day, teach members how to
sort the items of recycle and what is and is not recyclable. (Great day to partner
up with Builders Club or K-Kids!)
WEDNESDAY: CLEAN-UP DAY
Gather a group of students and go to your local park or
any area you believe needs clean up! Be sure to take
garbage bags, and show your members the beauty our
earth holds without debris.
THURSDAY: MAKE A LASTING CHANGE
Make a change in your lifestyle to help the environment (long-term)! Set
goals for the year. Whether it’s committing to recycling, taking shorter showers,
or only using recyclable materials for school; tell us what your new goals
are by tweeting “I committed to…. #KeyGoesGreen”.
FRIDAY: KIWANIS GOES GREEN
Take the day to wear green and work with your Kiwanis Family on the environment
through workshops, recycling projects, creating a butterfly garden,
and more.
SATURDAY: HANDS-ON PROJECT
Choose your own creative, hands-on project! Upcycling, clean-ups days,
beautifications projects, it’s your club’s day to go out and do a project that
excites and inspires them to continue Key Goes Green!
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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?
At the January Board Meeting, District Treasurer Eileen Rivery and Division
5 Lieutenant Governor Taylor Hansford were officially installed.
Governor Shane also awarded four individuals with the Leader of
Leaders Award, which is the District Board’s highest honor: Jonathan
Garcia, Sabrina Cerquera, Mariam Mckee, and Reaghan Wooster.
January Board Meeting Recap
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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: Spruce Creek High School
Division: 7
Zone: D
This Key Club created cards to send to armed forces
overseas.
Club: A Craw ford Mosley High School
Division: 2B
Zone: A
This Key Club brought in soft fleece in order to tie the
material together for a local nursing home. Members then
visited the residents and dropped off the blankets before
the holidays.
Club: Niceville High School
Division: 2B
Zone: A
This Key Club helped a woman set up an abandoned KMART with a Christmas
light display several days each week for an entire month.
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Club: Sunlake High School
Division: 12
Zone: E
This Key Club kayaked to a nearby island to
transport baby mangroves, which they then
planted and measured.
Club: Christs Church Academy
Division: 5
Zone: C
This Key Club visited Ronald McDonald house
and brought 22 stuffed animals and Christmas
Cards. They then cooked and served a
spaghetti dinner for everyone there.
Club: Timber Creek High School
Division: 10B
Zone: D
This Key Club made snowflake decorations
out of old magazines by cutting
them up. They then gave the decorations
to an assisted living facility.
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Club: Deland High School
Division: 7
Zone: D
This Key Club collected and recycled items throughout the month to be donated
to various charities. Box tops were donated to a local elementary
school, the plastic bottle caps to "Caps of Love" to be recycled to fund the
creation of wheelchairs, and aluminum pull tabs were donated to the
Ronald McDonald House; they are used to recycle to fund their power bills.
Club: Southeast High School
Division: 17
Zone: H
This Key Club participated in an
Adopt-a-Road cleanup in order to
help the environment.
Club: Shorecrest P reparatory School
Division: 13
Zone: E
This Key Club. with nearly all of the members participating, sold around
200 bracelets fat their school for $10 each, and their proceeds totaled over
$1,000 for Beads of Hope Africa.
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Club: Jesuit High School
Division: 14B
Zone: E
This Key Club raised over $4,000 for the Endowment Fund and New Life
Village by holding a Putt Putt fundraiser.
Club: Lake Minneola High School
Division: 9
Zone: D
This Key Club organized and volunteered at a car wash in order to raise
funds for the District Conference. They made around $300 in proceeds.
Club: Tampa P reparatory School
Division: 14B
Zone: E
This Key Club raised over $3,000 for
Children Miracle Network Hospitals
by holding a Dance Marathon at
their school. More than 130 people
attended, and they raised more
money than expected.
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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Meet a Key Clubber
Haley Gordon
Meet Haley Gordon, a senior and longtime
Key Clubber at Deerfield Beach High
School. She is also a member of SECME
(Banner Committee), Transformations (Art
Club), National Honor Society, and Multicultural
Club, but she said that her involvement
with the Kiwanis Family comes first for her
and has since her days as a Builders Club officer.
She has served as her Key Club’s President
for two years and as Treasurer before
that, and she intends to join Circle K as soon
as she goes to college at Florida Gulf Coast
Academy.
Haley has always been extremely passionate
about spreading awareness and acceptance
for people on the autism spectrum, so she and
her mother started making “PuzzlePins” two
years ago in order to support the cause, originally
intending for it to be a one-time project.
“We came up with the idea of PuzzlePins
while looking through craft stuff in our garage.
We made a bunch to sell at school and
ended up raising $4,000, which we donated to
the very first Dan Marino Walkabout Autism.
We thought we were done with the project,”
Haley said, “but a couple months later people
were insisting that we make and sell more of
them. At that point, helping schools raise
some much needed money while raising autism
awareness and acceptance became our
focus.”
They now make the PuzzlePins in their
garage in their free time, and Haley designs
and distributes flyers for them, as well as promotes
the pins on social media. They sell
them at fundraisers, car washes, Kiwanis meetings,
and more. They even sold their pins at
last year’s Florida Key Club DCON in order
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to raise money for The Eliminate Project.
Though PuzzlePins is not an official nonprofit
organization, Haley and her mother give
almost all of their profits to autism related
charities and schools to help benefit the needs
of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
(ASD).
“We have given donations in the form
of materials for the special needs classrooms,
iPads, books, gift cards for ESE teachers, and
more. We've even sold PuzzlePins to raise
money for a scholarship for one lucky student,”
said Gordon.
She will continue her efforts to spread
autism awareness through service as a member
of Circle K and later as a Kiwanian.
“Starting PuzzlePins has made a huge
difference in my life as it has helped me to
come out of my shell. I also learned to embrace
the wonderful and unique things about
my brother,” said Haley, “and I will always be
his biggest supporter and advocate. The Key
Club core values are just an extension of how
I was raised: to be caring, to include others, to
lead by example and to always be aware of
how my actions affect others. These two facets
of my life have helped shape me into the person
I am today and will only help me grow as
an individual to always be an asset to my community.”
Want to know more about PuzzlePins?
Get in touch with Haley
and Kerri Gordon through
Facebook by liking their
PuzzlePin.com page or
by e-mailing
kerri1217@gmail.com.
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Calendar of Events
KEY CLUB SPRING ZONE RALLIES (SZRs): similar to Key Club Kick-Off
Conferences (KCKCs) in that Key Clubbers from across each
zone gather for workshops, training, and more; however, lieutenant
governors are elected at SZRs, and members can meet Executive
Committee candidates.
Zone A—March 5
Zone B—March 5
Zone C—February 28
Zone D/L—January 24
Zone E— January 23
Zone F— January 23
Zone G—March 13
Zone H—January 31
Zone I— January 30
Zone J—March 12
Zone K—March 12
Zone M—January 23
Cayman Islands—March 19
FLORIDA DISTRICT CONFERENCES:
Circle K: February 26-28
Key Club: April 28-May 1
Kiwanis: August 4-7
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International Convention
The Key Club International Convention (ICON) will take
place in Atlanta, Georgia from July 6-10. All members
are welcome and encouraged to attend; they will have
the chance to meet Key Clubbers from all around the world and
vote for our next international leaders.
The Florida District Tour will take place
July 3–July 11 and will be similar to last
year’s in that the tour will take a bus to
and from ICON. On the way there and
back, members will have the opportunity
to go white water rafting, visit the
Georgia Aquarium, and much more.
Specific details will be available in the
upcoming months at this website.
This could be you at the Georgia Aquarium!
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: Key Club International
Florida: FLKeyClub
International: Key Club International
Florida: Florida District of Key Club
International
International: @KeyClub
Florida: @FLKeyClub
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Florida District Education an
Registration for the District Education and Leadership Conference
(DCON) is now open. Here are some deadlines to note:
March 18, 2016:
March 18, 2016:
March 25, 2016:
March 30, 2016:
April 1, 2016:
April 8, 2016:
April 15, 2016:
Registration must be received
Program Ads must be received
Full registration payment must be received
Scholarship applications must be received
Pre-District Conference Awards must be received
Last day to mail Code of Conduct, Medical Au
thorization, and Delegate Certification forms
(after this date, bring to DCON)
Last day to email above forms
It’s not too late to participate in the
DCON Throwback Competition! On
any Thursday before DCON, post a
picture of yourself at a previous
DCON on Instagrm, Facebook, or
Twitter, and use the hashtag
#DCONThrowback. The best photos
will be featured before general
assemblies at the conference
Thursday
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d Leadership Conference
Everything you need to know about DCON can be found at
http://floridakeyclub.org/dcon2016.
In order to register someone for the conference, you must have
their first and last name, a correct email address, dates of arrival and
departure, as well as dietary restrictions. It is encouraged that each
Key Club member choose to add ten dollars to their registration fee,
as these funds will go the Key Club Endowment Fund, which you can
read more about here.
This year clubs will need to find students to fill rooms. The district
will not match students or adults to complete a quad or double
room. Zones or divisions may be helping clubs find matches, so contact
your Lt. Governor or Zone Administrator if you need help filling a
quad room for students or a double room for adults.
While on the topic of DCON registration, it is important to note
that there are only two months left to fundraise for the event. The
“Rule of Thirds” suggests that your Kiwanis Club pays for one third of
the cost of DCON, you fundraise with your club to earn one third,
and each Key Clubber personally pays for one third. You can find
fundraising ideas under the fundraising guide button on this website.
Questions? Contact DCON Chair Matthew Bonachea at
DCONChair@floridakeyclub.org
, April 28 – Sunday, May 1
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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!
A Message from the Service and Major Emphasis Committee
Dear District Leaders,
Please take the time to inform your clubs about entering the Service Fair at
DCON by April 1st. This is an amazing opportunity for letting awesome service
ideas of individual clubs shine and give them the chance to expand
and continue. Service is the number one objective of Key Club and this
traditional Service Fair is the last chance our awesome Key Clubbers have
to show off their amazing projects from this last year. The Service Fair also
serves a purpose for our Key Clubbers to reflect on their year of Service
and learn new ideas for future use.
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Service Grants
Trinity Preparatory High School—Senior Prom
Bradenton Christian School—CHOW NOW
Florida Opportunity Fund (FLOF)
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.
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.
Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF)
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!
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 37 nations worldwide, the newest addition being
Japan. It originated in Sacramento, California, in 1925. Two Kiwanians
who were also administrators chose to establish a club to develop leadership
in eleven 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 and
grows in membership each year.
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:
Secretaries and clubs who fill out all Pride Reports are eligible for
awards and recognition at the District Education and Leadership
Conference (DCON). If you have questions, contact your LTG or
District Secretary Jose Leoncio at secretary@floridakeyclub.org.
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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 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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