2010 AWARDS BOOKLET.

New York District Awards and Scholarships 2009-2010

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New York District Awards Booklet

2010

New York District of Key Club International

Celebrating 62 Years of Service

Distinguished Key Clubber Lt. Governor Shellee Wong, Chair

At-a-Glance: Distinguished Member

and Officers Awards

Recognition for Service Projects

Recognition for individuals

Recognition for clubs

Scholarships

Distinguished Key Clubber Application


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Table of Contents

A Note from Your Governor .............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

Awards Deadlines & General Instructions ........................................................................................................................................................ 3

Distinguished Key Club Member Award ........................................................................................................................................................... 4

Distinguished Key Club President's Award ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

Distinguished Key Club Vice President's Award ............................................................................................................................................... 6

Distinguished Key Club Secretary Award .......................................................................................................................................................... 7

Distinguished Key Club Treasurer's Award ....................................................................................................................................................... 8

Distinguished Key Club Bulletin Editor Award................................................................................................................................................. 9

Distinguished Webmaster Award ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10

Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award .............................................................................................................................................................. 11

Distinguished Kiwanian Award ........................................................................................................................................................................ 12

New York District Key of Honor ...................................................................................................................................................................... 13

Outstanding Governor's Project Award 2009-2010 Service Initiative “Our World- Our Focus” .................................................................. 14

Advocacy Award ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15

Interclub Award ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15

Kiwanis Family Relations Award ...................................................................................................................................................................... 16

District Projects Award ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16

Public Relations Award ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

Doug Madenberg Award for Excellence ........................................................................................................................................................... 18

Club Poster Contest .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Club Video Contest .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Distinguished Club Award ............................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Novice Club Award ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Major Emphasis Program Award ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22

New York District Scrapbook Contest Traditional Scrapbook ...................................................................................................................... 23

New York District Scrapbook Contest Non-Traditional Scrapbook .............................................................................................................. 24

Single Service Award ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 25

Oratorical Contest ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 26

Talent Contest ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Sandy Nininger Award ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 27

G. Harold Martin Fellowship ........................................................................................................................................................................... 27

Governor’s Scholarship ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 28

Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship ......................................................................................................................................................................... 28

New York District Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Program ........................................................................................................................ 29

Kiwanis International Foundation & District Matching Scholarships ........................................................................................................... 30

Forms: Major Emphasis Award, Year-in-Review Scrapbook Contest, Single Service Award, Poster Contest, Video Contest

Distinguished Key Clubber Award


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A Note from Your Governor

Greetings New York District!

My name is Allen Yu, and it is an honor serving you as your governor. Together, we’ve

worked hard all year to make a greater difference in our schools and communities, and for

that, let me first congratulate you for your dedication and commitment to service.

As we are approaching the end of another Key Club year, it is time for you to be

recognized for all the hard work you’ve done. I commend you for your efforts, and though

as Key Clubbers, we perform acts of kindness every day not for the sake of

acknowledgement, know that your dedication has not gone unnoticed.

In this booklet, you will find awards, contests, scholarships, and recognitions for every Key Club member, officer,

and advisor. Please read through this booklet and apply for as many awards and scholarships as you can.

Most awards are postmarked by March 10th (there are exceptions, so please refer to the specific award criteria

for more information), and contests are submitted at the Leadership Training Conference on April 16. (Even if

you are not attending the conference, you are still eligible for every award our District offers.)

The “Distinguished Key Clubber Award” is the New York District’s annual signature award, and we are pleased

to present this recognition to over a hundred deserving Key Club members and officers each year. I welcome

you to take a look at that application (the last 4 pages of this booklet), and I look forward to seeing your name

added to the roll of Distinguished Key Clubbers of the New York District.

If you have been an active Key Clubber all year, then I urge you to submit your work to be recognized. The

New York District is pleased to offer these awards as a token of our appreciation for your selfless service.

Should you encounter any questions or concerns as you are looking through these awards and scholarships,

never hesitate to contact Distinguished Key Clubber Committee Chairperson Shellee Wong, your lieutenant

governor, or me, and we would be more than happy to help you.

Have a smashing rest of the year, and good luck!

Yours ever in the spirit of service,

Governor Allen Yu

[email protected]

Important Contacts

Distinguished Key Clubber Committee

Chairperson Shellee Wong

[email protected]

Governor Allen Yu

[email protected]

Your Lieutenant Governor

Visit: www.nydkc.org/board/contacts

mailto:[email protected]


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Awards Deadlines & General Instructions

AWARD/CONTEST/RECOGNITION DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION

Distinguished Key Club Member Award March 10, 2010

Distinguished Key Club President's Award March 10, 2010 Distinguished Key Club Vice President's Award March 10, 2010

Distinguished Key Club Secretary Award March 10, 2010 Distinguished Key Club Treasurer's Award March 10, 2010

Distinguished Key Club Bulletin Editor Award March 10, 2010 Distinguished Webmaster Award March 10, 2010

Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award March 10, 2010 Distinguished Kiwanian Award March 10, 2010 New York District Key of Honor February 1, 2010

Outstanding Governor's Project Award March 10, 2010 Advocacy Award March 10, 2010 Interclub Award March 10, 2010

Kiwanis Family Relations Award March 10, 2010 District Projects Award N/A Public Relations Award March 10, 2010

Doug Madenberg Award for Excellence March 10, 2010 Club Poster Contest Brought to Leadership Training Conference: April 16 Club Video Contest March 10, 2010

Distinguished Club Award March 10, 2010 Novice Club Award March 10, 2010

Major Emphasis Program Award March 10, 2010 Scrapbook (Traditional + Non-Traditional) Brought to Leadership Training Conference: April 16

Single Service Award March 10, 2010 Oratorical Contest Held at Leadership Training Conference

Talent Contest Held at Leadership Training Conference Governor’s Scholarship March 10, 2010

Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship March 10, 2010 New York District Kiwanis

Foundation Scholarship Program

April 30, 2010

Kiwanis International Foundation &

District Matching Scholarships

March 10, 2010

DISTINGUISHED KEY CLUBBER AWARD March 15, 2010

N.B. All dates listed are the postmark date unless otherwise specified.

General Instructions

For all entries that need to be mailed, the address is:

Mr. Andrew Lowenberg

New York District Key Club Administrator

PO Box 8

Sayville, NY 11782

For all Distinguished Officer Awards:

Submissions must be sent in binder/portfolio format (preferably organized into sections), with necessary documentation and required recommendations included


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Distinguished Key Club Member Award

The Distinguished Member Award is presented each year to a member who is not a club officer or District Board member and who has carried out his/her Key Club duties in an outstanding manner. In order to be named a Distinguished Member, the nominee must fulfill all of the Mandatory Criteria, and at least 5 of the 7 Additional Criteria.

Mandatory Criteria

1. The categories of Distinguished Member shall be Distinguished Senior Member, Distinguished Junior Member, Distinguished Sophomore Member, and Distinguished Freshman Member.

2. Must be nominated by home Key Club and/or sponsoring Kiwanis Club. 3. The Nominee must:

a. Demonstrate enthusiastic support for Key Club and the ideals of Key Club International and provide services to Key Club far above the call of duty;

b. Bring distinction to himself/herself, the local Key Club, and/or the District through his/her actions or performance as a Key Clubber.

4. Nomination must contain the nominee’s name and address, high school, and number of years involved in Key Club International.

5. The nominating club must include a brief summary of the outstanding work rendered by the member explaining how the nominee meets the criteria set forth in item 3.

6. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 letters of recommendation. 7. Only one member per class may be nominated for the award from each club. The entry of more than one member

per class in that club will cause all nominated members from that class in that club to be disqualified for the award. 8. Attendance at majority of club meetings. 9. Performance of at least 50 hours of community service (verified by faculty advisor and club president). 10. Nominee cannot have held a club office during administrative year in which nomination is made. 11. Attendance at a minimum of 1 meeting of sponsoring Kiwanis club.

Additional Criteria

1. Attendance at New York District Leadership Training Conference (formerly known as District Convention) and/or International Convention.

2. Fulfillment of Distinguished Key Clubber Criteria (please include completed DKC Application in the binder). 3. Attendance at the Divisional Training Conference or Fall Rally during year of nomination. 4. Participated in at least one interclub (e.g., an event with another Key Club). 5. Participated in at least one K-Family event (e.g., an event with another K-Family Branch other than Key Club). 6. Served on a committee during year of nomination. (if club does not have a committee system, applicant must chair at least

one service project) 7. Attendance at a minimum of 1 division council meeting.

General Information

1. All entries will become property of the New York District and will not be returned. 2. The winner of this award will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate

time 3. A maximum of one Distinguished Member Award will be presented to a Senior, Junior, Sophomore, and

Freshman each year.

All submissions must be postmarked no later than March 10, 2010 to New York District Administrator Mr. Lowenberg.


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Distinguished Key Club President's Award

This award is presented to one individual each year who most exemplifies the role of a Key Club president and has distinguished himself/herself in the performance of his/her duties as president of his/her high school Key Club, and has fulfilled all the Mandatory Criteria set forth below, and at least 4 of 7 Additional Criteria.

Mandatory Criteria

1. Presided over all Key Club Board meetings and General meetings. 2. Ensured that all club report forms have been submitted within the month that they are due. A letter of verification

from the District Secretary and/or Lieutenant Governor must be included. 3. Attendance at 85% or at least 30 club meetings. 4. Ensured Annual Club Achievement Report is submitted (available online at www.nydkc.org). 5. Involvement of Key Club in at least one joint activity with sponsoring Kiwanis club. 6. Key Club must be in good standing with the New York District and Key Club International. 7. Attendance at a minimum of 2 meetings of the sponsoring Kiwanis club. 8. Ensured club has members in attendance at majority of divisional council meetings. 9. Letter of nomination by a member of Key Club International who is in good standing. This person must, along with

his/her letter of nomination, submit his/her own name and office held, if any. The letter of nomination should contain a biographical sketch of nominee.

10. Nominee must have met the criteria to be a Distinguished Key Clubber. Please submit a copy of the DKC Application with this submission.

11. A maximum of 5 letters of recommendation, which must include one from the sponsoring Kiwanis club, the club faculty advisor (which must verify that the individual is the Key Club president and has held that office), and a fellow Key Club member (see criteria #9).

12. The performance of at least 50 hours of community service verified by the faculty advisor and club president. 13. Ensured dues are paid on time for a minimum of 15 members.

Additional Criteria

1. Attendance, during term as president, at Divisional Training Conference and/or Fall Rally. 2. Club has a net growth in membership of at least 5%, verified by faculty advisor. 3. Ensured club participated in at least 2 inter-clubs/K-Family events. 4. Involvement of club in community service projects. Please include descriptions of service projects the club has been involved in

during this administrative year. 5. At least two delegates represented the club at the New York District Leadership Training Conference during his/her term in

office. 6. Attendance at President Workshop at the New York District Leadership Training Conference 2009 and/or International

Convention 2009. Must be verified in writing by lieutenant governor. 7. Ensures club members attended at least 4 club meetings of the sponsoring Kiwanis club.

General Information

1. All entries become the property of the New York District Key Club and will not be returned. 2. The winner of this award will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time. 3. All club presidents nominated who are found to meet all of the required criteria will be presented with an

Outstanding President Certificate. 4. A maximum of one Distinguished President's Award will be presented each year. No president may receive this award more

than once.



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Distinguished Key Club Vice President's Award

This award is presented to one individual each year who most exemplifies the role of a Key Club vice president and has distinguished himself/herself in the performance of his/her duties as vice president of his/her high school Key Club, and has fulfilled all of the Mandatory Criteria set forth below, and at least 4 of 7 Additional Criteria.

Mandatory Criteria

1. Attended all Key Club Board meetings and General meetings. 2. Assisted club president with all duties as needed. 3. Attendance at 85% or at least 30 club meetings. 4. Ensure Annual Club Achievement Report is submitted (available online at www.nydkc.org). 5. Involvement of Key Club in at least one joint activity with sponsoring Kiwanis Club. 6. Key Club must be in good standing with the New York District and Key Club International. 7. Attendance at a minimum of 2 meetings of sponsoring Kiwanis Club. 8. Attendance at majority of divisional council meetings. 9. Letter of nomination by a member of Key Club International who is in good standing. This person must, along with

his/her letter of nomination, submit his/her own name and office held, if any. The letter of nomination should contain a biographical sketch of the nominee.

10. Nominee must have met the criteria to be a Distinguished Key Clubber. Please submit a copy of the DKC Application with this entry.

11. A maximum of 5 letters of recommendation, which must include one from the sponsoring Kiwanis club, the club faculty advisor (which must verify that the individual is the Key Club vice president and has held that office), the Key Club president, and a fellow Key Club member (see criteria #9).

12. The performance of at least 50 hours of community service verified by the faculty advisor and club president. 13. Chaired at least one committee (attested to in club president's letter of recommendation). 14. Ensured dues are paid on time.

Additional Criteria

1. Attendance, during term of office, at Divisional Training Conference and/or Fall Rally. 2. Club has net growth in membership of at least 5% verified by the faculty advisor. 3. Ensured club participated in at least 2 interclub/K-Family events. 4. Involvement of club in community service projects. Please include descriptions of service projects the club has been involved in. 5. At least two delegates represented the club at the New York District Leadership Training Conference during his/her term in

office. 6. Attendance at President/Vice President Workshop at the New York District Leadership Training Conference 2009 and/or

International Convention 2009. Must be verified in writing by the lieutenant governor. 7. Ensured club members attended at least 4 club meetings of the sponsoring Kiwanis club.

General Information

1. All entries become the property of the New York District Key Club and will not be returned. 2. The winner of this award will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time. 3. All club vice-presidents nominated who are found to meet all of the required criteria will be presented with an

Outstanding Vice President Certificate. 4. A maximum of one Distinguished Vice President’s Award will be presented each year. A person may not win this award more

than once.



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Distinguished Key Club Secretary Award

This award is presented to one individual each year who most exemplifies the role of a Key Club secretary and has distinguished himself/herself in the performance of his/her duties as secretary of his/her high school Key Club, and has fulfilled all of the Mandatory Criteria set forth below, and at least 3 of 4 Additional Criteria

Mandatory Criteria

1. Attended all Key Club Board meetings. 2. Ensured club report forms have been submitted on time (Election Report Form and Monthly Report Form). 3. Attendance at 85% or at least 30 club meetings. 4. Key Club must be in good standing with New York District and Key Club International. 5. Attendance at a minimum of 2 meetings of sponsoring Kiwanis club. 6. Attendance at a minimum of 50 percent of divisional council meetings. 7. Letter of nomination by a member of Key Club International who is in good standing. This person must, along with

his/her letter of nomination, submit his/her own name and office held, if any. The letter of nomination should contain a biographical sketch of the nominee.

8. Nominee must have met the criteria to be a Distinguished Key Clubber. Please submit a copy of the DKC Application with this entry.

9. A maximum of 5 letters of recommendation, which must include one from the sponsoring Kiwanis club, the club faculty advisor (which must verify that the individual is the Key Club secretary and has held that office), the Key Club president, and a fellow Key Club member (see criteria #7).

10. Letter of verification from the Lieutenant Governor and/or District Secretary regarding the timely submission of paperwork. 11. The performance of at least 50 hours of community service verified by the faculty advisor and the club president. 12. Submission of samples of nominee's work:

a. Minutes of 5 club meetings; b. Roster of club members; c. Minimum of 6 Monthly Report Forms.

Additional Criteria

1. Attendance, during term of office, at Divisional Training Conference and/or Fall Rally. 2. Participation in at least one interclub/K-Family event. 3. Attendance at Secretary Workshop at the New York District Leadership Training Conference 2009 and/or International

Convention 2009. Must be verified in writing by the lieutenant governor. 4. Submission of at least 2 articles to the Empire Key, the Governor’s Notebook, or the Key Club Magazine. Attach copies for

proof. (Articles may be sent to [email protected])

General Information

1. All entries become the property of the New York District Key Club and will not be returned. 2. The winner of this award will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time 3. All club secretaries nominated who are found to meet all of the required criteria will be presented with an

Outstanding Secretary Certificate. 4. A maximum of one Distinguished Secretary Award will be presented each year. A person may not win this award more than

once.



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Distinguished Key Club Treasurer's Award

This award is presented to one individual each year who most exemplifies the role of a Key Club treasurer and has distinguished himself/herself in the performance of his/her duties as treasurer of his/her high school Key Club, and has fulfilled all of the Mandatory Criteria set forth below, and at least 3 of 5 of the additional criteria.

Mandatory Criteria

1. Attended all Key Club Board meetings and General meetings. 2. Submitted District and International Dues by the regular deadline, November 31st. 3. Attendance at 85% or at least 30 club meetings. 4. Key Club must be in good standing with New York District and Key Club International. 5. Attendance at a minimum of 2 meetings of sponsoring Kiwanis club. 6. Prepare regular written financial reports, and submit an example with application. 7. Letter of nomination by a member of Key Club International who is in good standing. 8. This person must, along with his/her letter of nomination, submit his/her own name and office held, if any. The letter of

nomination should contain a biographical sketch of the nominee. 9. Nominee must have met the criteria to be a Distinguished Key Clubber. Please submit a copy of the DKC Application with this

entry. 10. A maximum of 5 letters of recommendation, which must include one from the sponsoring Kiwanis club, the club faculty

advisor (which must verify that the individual is the Key Club treasurer and has held that office), the Key Club president, and a fellow Key Club member (see criteria #7).

11. The performance of at least 50 hours of community service verified by the faculty advisor and the club president.

Additional Criteria

1. Attendance, during term as treasurer, at the Divisional Training Conference and/or Fall Rally. 2. Attendance at Treasurer Workshop at the New York District Leadership Training Conference 2009 and/or International

Convention 2009. Must be verified in writing by the lieutenant governor. 3. Club has net growth in membership by at least 5% verified by faculty advisor. 4. Participation in at least one interclub/K-Family event. 5. Submission of District and International Dues by the Early Bird Deadline, November 1st.

General Information

1. All entries become the property of the New York District Key Club and will not be returned. 2. The winner of this award will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time. 3. All club treasurers nominated who are found to meet all of the required criteria will be presented with an

Outstanding Treasurer Certificate. 4. A maximum of one Distinguished Treasurer's Award will be presented each year. A person may not win this award more than

once.



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Distinguished Key Club Bulletin Editor Award

This award is presented to one individual each year who most exemplifies the role of a Key Club bulletin editor and has distinguished himself/herself in the performance of his/her duties as bulletin editor of his/her high school Key Club, and has fulfilled all of the Mandatory Criteria set forth below, and at least 3 of 5 of the Additional Criteria.

Mandatory Criteria

1. A minimum of seven (7) newsletters or bulletins must be produced. One copy of each newsletter must be included in the submission.

a. The newsletter/bulletin must be on a minimum of 8.5"x11" paper. b. Local club, division and district happenings are to be included

2. The newsletters must be distributed to all club members (verified by Club President and Faculty Advisor). 3. Attendance at minimum of 2 divisional meetings. 4. Attendance at a minimum of 85 percent or at least 30 club meetings. 5. Fulfillment of Distinguished Key Clubber Criteria (please include completed DKC Application in the binder). 6. Letter of nomination by a member of Key Club International who is in good standing. This person must, along with his/her

letter of nominations, submit his/her own name and office held, if any. The letter of nomination should contain a biographical sketch of the nominee.

7. A maximum of 5 letters of recommendation which must include one from the sponsoring Kiwanis club, the faculty advisor (must verify the individuals is the Key Club editor, has held the office for at least five months, and has in fact distributed the newsletters to the Key Club members), the Key Club president, and a fellow Key Club member (see criteria #6).

Additional Criteria

1. The inclusion of International events in the newsletter/bulletin. 2. A minimum of ten (10) newsletters published. Please attach a copy of all the newsletters for credit. 3. Attendance at the Divisional Officer Training Conference and/or Fall Rally. 4. Attendance at the Public Relations and/or Editor’s workshop the New York District Leadership Training Conference. Must be

verified by the lieutenant governor. 5. Attendance at a meeting of the sponsoring Kiwanis Club.

General Information

1. All entries become property of the New York District Key Club and will not be returned. 2. The winner of this award will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time. 3. All club editors nominated who are found to meet all the required criteria will be presented with an Outstanding Editor

Certificate. 4. A maximum of one Distinguished Bulletin Editor’s Award will be presented each year. A person may not win this award

more than once.



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Distinguished Webmaster Award

This award is presented to one individual each year who most exemplifies the role of a Key Club webmaster and has distinguished himself/herself in the performance of his/her duties as webmaster of his/her high school Key Club, and has fulfilled all of the Mandatory Criteria set forth below, and at least 3 of 5 of the Additional Criteria.

Mandatory Criteria

1. A minimum of seven (7) website updates must be produced a. local club, division, and district events and happenings are to be included b. printouts of these updates must be included in the nominee's submission

2. Attendance at a minimum of two (2) divisional meetings 3. Attendance at a minimum of 85% or at least 30 club meetings 4. Fulfillment of Distinguished Key Clubber Criteria (please include completed DKC Application in the binder). 5. Letter of nomination by a member of Key Club International who is in good standing. This person must, along with his/her

letter of nomination, submit his/her own name and office held, if any. The letter of nomination should contain a biographical sketch of the nominee.

6. A maximum of five letters of recommendation which must include one from the sponsoring Kiwanis Club, the club faculty advisor (whose letter must verify the individuals is the Key Club webmaster, has held the office for at least five months, and has in fact published the website to the Key Club members), and a fellow member of the same Key Club (see criteria #5).

Additional Criteria

1. The inclusion of international events in the website 2. Serve as a member on a minimum of two (2) of the club’s committees. Must be verified in writing by the club president and

faculty advisor. 3. Attendance at the Divisional Officer Training Conference and/or Fall Rally. 4. Attendance at the Public Relations and/or Webmaster’s workshop at the New York District Leadership Training Conference.

Must be verified in writing by the lieutenant governor. 5. Attendance at a meeting of sponsoring the Kiwanis club.

General

1. All entries become the property of the New York District Key Club and will not be returned. 2. The winner of this award will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time. 3. All club webmasters nominated who are found to meet all the required criteria will be presented with an Outstanding

Webmaster Certificate. 4. A maximum of one Distinguished Webmaster Award will be presented each year. A person may not win this award more than

once.



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Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award

First presented in 1962, this award was established to recognize an adult who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in serving the youth of the New York District. This award is presented to a faculty advisor who has rendered the most outstanding contribution to a Key Club in the New York District during the administrative year.

Criteria

1. Must be nominated by Key Club and/or sponsoring Kiwanis club. 2. The nominee must:

a. Demonstrate a genuine attitude of warmth, understanding, and caring in the day-to-day dealing with Key Clubbers; b. Enthusiastically provide services to youth far and above the call of duty; c. Bring distinction to himself/herself, the local Key Club, and/or the District through his/her actions or

performance in assisting Key Club and the growth of its members. 3. Nomination must contain the name, address, high school of the faculty advisor, and years involved in Key Club. 4. A brief summary of the outstanding work rendered by the faculty advisor explaining how the nominee meets the criteria set

forth in item 2. 5. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 letters of recommendation, which should include one from the school principal

(which must include a verification that the nominee is the faculty advisor and has held that position since the beginning of the school year), the Kiwanis club, and an officer of Key Club. *Nominations that do not include the verification by the school principal shall be disqualified.

6. Individuals may not receive this award more than once in a time frame of five (5) years. 7. All entries become the property of the New York District Key Club and will not be returned. 8. The winner of this award will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time. 9. Only one faculty advisor may be nominated from a Key Club each year. 10. A maximum of one Distinguished Faculty Advisor Award will be presented each year.



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Distinguished Kiwanian Award

This award was established to recognize a Kiwanian who has gone above and beyond the call of duty in serving the youth of the New York District. This award is presented to a Kiwanis advisor who has rendered the most outstanding contribution to a Key Club in the New York District during the administrative year.

Criteria

1. Must be nominated by Key Club and/or sponsoring Kiwanis club. 2. The nominee must:

a. Demonstrate a genuine attitude of warmth, understanding, and caring in the day-to day dealing with Key Clubbers;

b. Enthusiastically provide services to youth far and above the call of duty; c. Bring distinction to himself/herself, the local Key Club, and/or the District through his/her actions or

performance in assisting Key Club and the growth of its members. 3. Nomination must contain the name, address, Kiwanis club of nominee, and years involved in Key Club. 4. A brief summary of the outstanding work rendered by the Kiwanian explaining how the nominee meets the criteria set

forth in item 2. 5. A minimum of 3 and a maximum of 7 letters of recommendation, which should include one from a Kiwanis officer

(which must include a verification that the nominee is the Kiwanis Advisor and has held that position since the beginning of the Kiwanis administrative year), the Kiwanis Club, and an officer and member of the Key Club. *Nominations that do not include the verification by the Kiwanis Club shall be disqualified.

6. Individuals may not receive this award more than once in a time frame of five (5) years. 7. All entries become the property of the New York District Key Club and will not be returned. 8. The winner of this award will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time. 9. Only one Kiwanis advisor may be nominated from a Key Club each year. 10. A maximum of one Distinguished Kiwanian Award will be presented each year.



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New York District Key of Honor

The New York District Key of Honor is the highest recognition award presented by the New York District of Key Club International. The recipient shall be: 1) an adult who has made a life-long impact upon Key Club and youth in general or 2) an organization that should be so honored for a long-term support of youth or the New York District of Key Club International. When the award is presented to an individual, it is to be presented by the sitting District Governor at the New York District Leadership Training Conference. A biography or summary of award recipient(s) should appear in the post-convention issue of the Empire Key. Nominations of the award shall be made from individual Key Clubs on or before the first of February each year, and shall be according to the following criteria:

1. Letter of Nomination: This letter should be written by an individual or committee of individuals and should provide a nomination statement, basic overview of the candidate, and the reason for nomination.

2. Biographical Information: This should include schools/colleges attended, community involvement, occupation/business interests, Kiwanis Family and other youth service affiliations, and other pertinent biographical information.

3. Letters of Recommendation: A maximum of 10 letters may be submitted; however, only the first 5 will be considered for judging. The letters may be divided into any categories desired, but it is suggested that a letter from the community, a letter from the Kiwanis club, and a letter from a Key Club officer or member are included.

4. Letter of Summation: This letter should be written by the individual or committee who made the nomination. It should summarize the letters of recommendation and the applicant's personal history. It should also include reasons why the nominee is deserving of this highest honor.

5. Additional Information: Up to four pages of additional information, including photographs, newspaper clippings, etc., may also be included in the nomination package.

General

1. All nominations must be in notebook, binder, or portfolio form. This is for the ease of handling only and has no bearing on how the nomination will be judged. All nominations must be submitted to the New York District Administrator by February 1st of the year the nomination is made.

2. There may be no more than two (2) New York District Key of Honor awards presented in any year. 3. The selection of the recipient will be made solely upon the presentation received, rather than the New York District Board's

knowledge of the nominee.

All submissions must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2010 to New York District Administrator Mr. Lowenberg.


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Outstanding Governor's Project Award 2009-2010 Service Initiative

“Our World- Our Focus”

This award is presented each year to a club which, through its unselfish efforts, has produced during the Key Club year, the best project dedicated to the service initiative selected by the District Governor that year.

Criteria:

1. Must be nominated by the Key Club and/or sponsoring Kiwanis club. 2. The nominated club must:

a. Show a clear understanding of the goal of the Governor's Project and demonstrate that understanding in their service event

b. Bring distinction to the Key Club, the school, and community 3. Must be in good standing with the New York District and Key Club International

during the service year in which the service event was completed. 4. Must include a typewritten report/description of the project completed and may contain newspaper clippings, photographs,

and other pertinent information. Be sure to include the number of dues-paying members in the club, number of members who participated in the project, and how many total hours were performed.

5. Must contain a cover letter written by the chairperson of the event. If there was no chairperson, then the club president may write the letter.

6. The award will be judged on the following point system: A. Complies with above criteria 10 points B. Relevant to the respective Governor's Project 10 points C. Planning of the Project 20 points D. Implementation 20 points E. Final Results 20 points F. Percentage of Club Members Participating 20 points

1-9% = 2 points 10-19% = 4 points 20-29% = 6 points 30-39% = 8 points 40-49% = 10 points 50-59% = 12 points 60-69% = 14 points 70-79% = 16 points 80-89% = 18 points 90-100% = 20 points

General Information:

1. All entries must be postmarked to the New York District Administrator no later than March 10th of the year for which the nomination is made.

2. All entries will become property of the New York District and will not be returned. 3. The winning club will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time.



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Advocacy Award

Advocacy is the act of supporting a cause. By advocating for these causes, we are helping to shape the future of our world by bettering people’s lives and building stronger communities. The Advocacy Award is presented to one club who has demonstrated an exceptional dedication to the cause of advocacy.

More information including ways to implement advocacy projects, visit http://www.nydkc.org/leadership/advocacy

General Information

1. The nominated club must: a. Show a clear understanding of the goal of Advocacy b. Bring distinction to the Key Club, the school, and community through advocacy efforts

2. Must be in good standing with the New York District and Key Club International during the service year in which the event was completed.

3. Must include a typewritten report/description of the project completed and may contain newspaper clippings, brochures, fliers, photographs, and other pertinent information. Be sure to include the number of dues-paying members in the club, number of members who participated in the project, number of advocacy letters/petitions signed, and how many total hours were performed.

4. Must contain a cover letter written by the chairperson of the event with a description of the cause. If there was no chairperson, then the club president may write the letter.

5. The award will be judged on the following point system: A. Complies with above criteria 10 points B. Demonstrates a clear understanding of cause 10 points C. Planning of the Project 20 points D. Implementation 20 points E. Final Results 20 points F. Percentage of Club Members Participating 20 points


Interclub Award

Interclub is the act of participating in events throughout the year with other Key Clubs in the region. This includes attending each other’s meetings, taking part in events planned by multiple Key Clubs, et cetera. The Interclub Award is presented for the best interclub service project (hands-on service or fundraising event), and given to all Key Clubs involved in planning and participating in that particular project.

General Information

1. All Key Clubs involved must be in good standing with the New York District and Key Club International. 2. Must contain a cover letter jointly signed by the club president and advisor of each club involved, which must include a

description of the interclub project, the number of members involved in planning and executing the project, the causes the project supported (if any), the success of the project, and any other pertinent information, not to exceed two (2) pages.

3. A letter of confirmation by the respective lieutenant governor must be included in the submission. If there is a lieutenant governor vacancy in the division, please state so in the aforementioned cover letter.

4. Judging of the award will be based purely on merit and success of the project, not on number of hours or amount of money raised.



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Kiwanis Family Relations Award

Kiwanis Family Relations is a vital part of the success of each Key Club, and incorporates not only communicating with the other branches of the Kiwanis Family, but creating relationships as well. The Kiwanis Family Relations Award goes to the club that has taken the greatest initiative to reaching out to other branches of the K-Family.

General Information

1. The Key Club must be in good standing with the New York District and Key Club International. 2. Must submit a portfolio (with paper not exceeding US Letter Size – 8.5” x 11”) with the following sections

A. Joint Service Projects with Kiwanis clubs B. Joint Service Projects with Circle K clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids clubs, and Aktion Clubs C. Sponsorship and Club Building of Circle K clubs, Builders Clubs, K-Kids clubs, and Aktion Clubs D. Attendance at Kiwanis, Circle K, Builders Club, K-Kids, and Aktion Club meetings

3. The portfolio must not exceed twelve (12) pages, and does not need to be in a binder. Clubs may include photographs, newspaper clippings, fliers, and any other pertinent information.

4. A cover letter must be written by the president of the Key Club confirming the club’s K-Family involvement. 5. A letter of recommendation must be written by a member of the sponsoring Kiwanis club, or an advisor of the Circle K,

Builders Club, or K-Kids.


District Projects Award

The District Projects Award is presented to the club that has not only served and benefited various organizations, but has specially contributed to the eight (8) charities the New York District is supporting:

Local Causes Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center Kamp Kiwanis

Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation VH1’s Save the Music Foundation Ronald McDonald House Charities

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation St. Jude’s Research Hospital

More information regarding these charities may be found on our website at www.nydkc.org.

General Information

1. Any Key Club in good standing is eligible for the District Projects Award. 2. Proof of participation for the eight district projects will be provided for by Monthly Report Forms sent in by the club secretary

by the 7th of each month. No additional materials need to be mailed or sent.

3. Judging of the award will be based on the number of projects participated, not on the total amount raised.


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Public Relations Award

Public Relations is truly the key to success as a club. Not only is it important to be performing service, but it is also crucial to be getting the word out about that service. The entry should be submitted in binder, notebook, or portfolio form, neat and clearly labeled, according to the following criteria:

1. The binder/notebook/portfolio submission must be filled with Public Relations materials actually utilized by the Key Club throughout the administrative year for which it is being submitted.

2. A submission must include proof of all Public Relations materials (the document itself, or a picture of it, video/audio cassette for TV/radio coverage, etc.), dates of distribution for each individual Public Relations material, and amount of copies made of each individual Public Relations material.

3. The points system for the award is as follows: A. Article to Empire Key/Other District publications 10-30 points (depending on quality) B. Article in Lt. Governor’s Newsletter 5-15 points (depending on quality) C. Club Newsletter 15-30 points (depending on quality) D. Newspaper Article 10-25 points (10 for sending it in, 25 if published) E. Club Web Page 15-25 points (depending on quality) F. Television Coverage 5-25 points (15 points for recording

5 from letter from TV station, 5 for getting on TV) G. Radio Coverage 5-10 points (depending on what was said on air) H. Poster/Fliers 5-10 points (depending on quality) I. PA Announcements 2-5 points (depending on what was said) J. Other up to 25 points (will be reviewed for content,

appearance, etc.)



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Doug Madenberg Award for Excellence

The Doug Madenberg Award for Excellence is sponsored by the New York

District Key Club Foundation and is a way of recognizing the outstanding contributions of Key Clubbers, Faculty Advisors, Principals, Parents, Kiwanians or anyone else whose time and efforts have had a positive impact on Key Club in the New York District. Doug Madenberg was the first Key Club International President from New York, and this award honors his service to this District and

this organization. For a tax- deductible contribution of $250, you can have someone added to the rolls of Madenberg recipients and further assist the operations of Key Club in the New York District. A Madenberg Award is a great way to thank someone for everything they have done for Key Club whilst helping the District’s operations. Madenberg honorees receive a very attractive and exclusive lapel pin (pictured right) to distinguish them as having received one of the highest honors bestowed by the New York District Key Club.

Please use the form below.

Doug Madenberg Award Order Form

Is this a surprise? Yes_______ No_______

Name of Recipient: __________________________________________________________________________________________

Recipient’s Club Name: ___________________________________________________ Division: ____________________________

Street Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: __________ ZIP Code: _______________

Name of Donor: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Donor’s Club Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Division: ______

Street Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: __________ ZIP Code: _______________

E-mail Address: _______________________________________________________________________________________________

Check should be payable to: New York District Key Club Foundation.

Mail to:

Mr. Andrew Lowenberg

New York District Key Club Administrator

PO Box 8

Sayville, NY 11782


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Club Poster Contest

1. The poster should be designed to recruit new members for Key Club, and should not bear the name of any school, community, or district.

2. The poster dimensions should be 17 inches by 22 inches, with the actual height and width not varying more than one-half inch for the prescribed contest dimensions. The poster should not measure more than one-eighth inch in thickness.

3. The following information must be submitted with each entry: a. Name of the Key Club and district. b. Contact name and information for the artist producing the poster. The artist must be a Key Club member.

4. Posters will be judged according to the following criteria: a. Originality 10 points b. Creativity 10 points c. Artistic ability 10 points d. Promotion of Key Club 15 points e. Effectiveness for membership recruitment 15 points f. Ability to reproduce the poster via printing 10 points g. Overall appearance 30 points

5. Winning entries will become the property of Key Club International, and will not be returned to clubs. Key Club International reserves the right to reproduce any contest winners, providing appropriate credit to the Key Club and artist.

6. All entries shall be in good taste and appropriate to the standards set by the Objects of Key Club International. 7. The decision of the judges is final and no changes, alterations, or regradings will take place after the results have been certified

by the judges, the Chair of the Contests, and District Administrator. 8. First, second and third place awards will be given at the Leadership Training Conference. 9. The first and second place Club Poster Contest winners from the New York District will be eligible to compete in the

International Contest.

All entries are to be brought to the Leadership Training Conference with the home club

to be judged during the Conference Weekend.


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Club Video Contest

1. The video must be produced by club members only at a cost not to exceed US$250. 2. The video should be promotional for Key Club as an organization and/or the Key Club within its respective

school/community. 3. The length of the completed video/DVD segment should be no more than 60 seconds. 4. The video must be submitted on a DVD. 5. The following information must be submitted with each entry:

a. Name of the Key Club and district. b. Contact name and information for a Key Club member responsible for the submission. c. Itemized listing of all costs associated with the video/DVD production, including cost of the cassette or DVD.

6. Videos/DVDs will be judged according to the following criteria: a. Originality 10 points b. Creativity 10 points c. Promotion of Key Club 20 points d. Clarity of message 10 points e. Quality of production

i. Projection of idea 10 points ii. Sound quality 10 points

iii. Picture quality 10 points f. Overall impression 20 points

7. All entries will become the property of Key Club International, and will not be returned to clubs. Key Club International reserves the right to reproduce or broadcast any contest entries.

8. All entries shall be in good taste and appropriate to the standards set by the Objects of Key Club International. 9. The decision of the judges is final and no changes, alterations, or regradings will take place after the results have been certified

by the judges, the Chair of the Contests, and District Administrator. 10. First, second and third place awards will be given at the Leadership Training Conference. 11. The first and second place Club Video Contest winners from the New York District will be eligible to compete in the

International Contest.



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Distinguished Club Award

The Distinguished Club Award is a non-competitive program providing recognition to individual Key Clubs for their overall performance in the combined areas of club administration, membership leadership development, Kiwanis-Family involvement, service, and fundraising, as judged by a pre-established standard for excellence.

1. Entries shall use the official Annual Achievement Report form (found online at www.nydkc.org). Entries must be postmarked by March 10, 2010 to the New York District Administrator.

2. Entries shall be judged based upon achieving a percentage of accumulated points in the categories of the club Annual Achievement Report. Clubs achieving a predetermined score shall be designated as a "Distinguished Club" or “Distinguished Club – Diamond Level”.

3. The Key Club International Board shall set the minimum number of points required for this designation. 4. Only activities which occurred during the District administrative year shall be included on the report (March 2009 –March

2010). 5. Suitable recognition will be provided by Key Club International to each District for presentation to Distinguished

Clubs at the Leadership Training Conference. The decisions of the judges are final.

All Annual Achievement Reports must be postmarked no later than March 10, 2010 to

New York District Administrator Mr. Lowenberg.

Novice Club Award

New clubs, because of their age, are not able to compete with older clubs. Therefore, this award gives the new clubs a chance to be recognized for their service. This award gives incentive to new clubs for providing more service to their schools and communities.

1. All clubs entering must be in good standing with the New York District and Key Club International, as verified by the District Treasurer.

2. The winner will be determined by the highest score of the eligible clubs on the Annual Achievement Reports. 3. To be eligible, a club must be no more than three (3) years old as of the 2010 Leadership Training Conference. Age

will be determined by the charter date. 4. A special committee will be appointed by the District Administrator for the purpose of grading entries. 5. A list of qualifying clubs will be submitted to the Chairperson of the judges by the District Administrator prior to the start of

the Convention. 6. No club may win this award more than once.

All Annual Achievement Reports must be postmarked no later than March 10, 2010 to

New York District Administrator Mr. Lowenberg.


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Major Emphasis Program Award

The Major Emphasis Program Award is given to the Key Club which, through its unselfish efforts, has produced during the year the best Major Emphasis Program Project.

1. Report must be typed. Each section found in Criteria #6 must begin on a new page and each page must have a heading specifying the section being described. There is no word limit. The official Major Emphasis Involvement report cover sheet must accompany all entries. It must be completed in its entirety.

2. The activity described can cover any phase of Key Club Major Emphasis involvement specifically highlighting personal development and social interaction of children during the year from Leadership Training Conference (March 2009) to Leadership Training Conference (April 2010). The report may include newspaper clippings, substantiating photographs, or other pertinent information. Projects acceptable for this award may include both hands-on service and fundraising efforts.

3. Reports will be judged according to the amount of Major Emphasis Program activity described in Criteria #6. Suitable recognition and awards will be presented to the Key Club filing the best Major Emphasis Program Report in compliance with these rules.

4. The First and Second place Major Emphasis Program Award Winners will be eligible to compete in the International Contest. 5. The decisions of the judges are final, and no changes, alterations, or regradings will take place after the results have been

certified by the judges. 6. The section to be described and the points for each are indicated below:

a. THE NEED – To qualify for judging, a statement must establish in what way the project deals with the MEP. b. THE PLAN (10 points) – Describe how the project was organized. c. IMPLEMENTATION (20 points) – Describe the steps taken to implement the plan. d. FINAL RESULTS (25 points) – Describe the benefits of the service rendered. e. PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE KIWANIS FAMILY AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (10 points) – Describe

actions and partnerships formed. Describe how the project was publicized. f. PERCENTAGE OF CLUB MEMBERS PARTICIPATING (10 points)

01-09% = 1 point 10-19% = 2 points 20-29% = 3 points 30-39% = 4 points 40-49% = 5 points

50-59% = 6 points 60-69% = 7 points 70-79% = 8 points 80-89% = 9 points 90-100% = 10 points

g. CLUB’S OVERALL PROGRAM DEALING WITH MEP (25 points) – Describe any other projects/programs your club implemented to address the Major Emphasis Program. Describe how your club worked with MEP during other parts of the year. (5/95)



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New York District Scrapbook Contest

Traditional Scrapbook

1. A Key Club may enter a scrapbook containing pictures, souvenirs, newspapers clippings, etc. of their activities during the club administrative year. Each Scrapbook must be subdivided into the following categories: Service to School, Service to Community, Fundraising Projects, Assistance to Kiwanis Projects, involvement with the Major Emphasis Program, and Miscellaneous. Each Category must be tabbed accordingly. The pages must also be numbered with a table of contents included at the beginning.

2. Each entry is required to be submitted in a specified scrapbook binder (12"x 12") to be determined by the International Office and made available for purchase from Kiwanis International and other designated vendors. The Cover may be decorated.

3. Judging of the scrapbook will be based on a point system as follows: a. Format – 50 points

i. Cover artwork 10 points ii. Interior artwork 20 points

iii. News Clippings and photographs 20 points b. General Content – 60 points

i. Service to School 10 points ii. Service to Community 10 points

iii. Fundraising projects 10 points iv. Assistance to Kiwanis projects 10 points v. Involvement with Major Emphasis Program 10 points

vi. Miscellaneous 10 points 4. Each club must submit the form found in this packet, to be attached to the inside cover of the scrapbook. The cost of all

materials (expenditures and donations) used must not exceed USD $200 including photographic materials (work done by Key club members such as hand-lettering or artwork need not be included). Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification.

5. The decisions of the judges are final and no changes or alterations in score will take place after the results have been certified by the judges.

6. First, second and third place awards will be given at the Leadership Training Conference 7. First and second place award winners will be eligible to represent the New York District and compete in the contest at

International Convention.




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New York District Scrapbook Contest

Non-Traditional Scrapbook

1. A Key Club may enter a non-traditional scrapbook or composition of other media containing pictures, souvenirs, examples, newspaper clippings, or other representations of its activities during the club administrative year.

2. Each entry should adequately portray the following categories: Service to school, Service to community, Fundraising projects, Assistance to Kiwanis projects, Involvement with Major Emphasis Program and Miscellaneous.

3. Judging of the entry will be on a point system as follows: a. Creativity – 50 Points

i. Uniqueness of project presentation 10 Points ii. Artistic value 20 Points

iii. Participation by club members 20 Points b. General Content – 60 Points

i. Service to school 10 Points ii. Service to community 10 Points

iii. Fundraising projects 10 Points iv. Assistance to Kiwanis projects 10 Points v. Involvement with Major Emphasis Program 10 Points

vi. Miscellaneous 10 Points 4. Each club must submit the form found in this packet, to be attached to the inside cover of the scrapbook. The cost of all

materials (expenditures and donations) used must not exceed USD $300 including photographic materials (work done by Key club members such as hand-lettering or artwork need not be included). Failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification.

5. No audio, visual, or computer equipment will be allowed as part of the entry. The entry must be sturdy to allow handling by judges as necessary.

6. The decision of the judges is final and no changes or alterations in score will take place after the results have been certified by the judges.

7. First, second and, third place awards will be given at Leadership Training Conference 8. First and second place award winners will be eligible to represent the New York District and compete in the contest at





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Single Service Award

1. The New York District Key Club Single Service Award is given to the Key Club which, through its unselfish efforts, has produced during this year the best single project dedicated to the school and/or community. This award is at the heart of Key Club and its objectives.

2. Each Key Club is urged to enter its most outstanding single service activity, using the standard reporting form available on the following page. Fill in all information in the spaces provided. Only the first place winner will be eligible for entry into the International competition held at International Convention.

3. The activity described can cover any phase of the Key Club service program performed during the period of time from March 2009 to April 2010.

4. The report should be typewritten and may include newspaper clippings, substantiated photographs, and other pertinent information.

5. Must include a letter from the chairperson of the event confirming how many members participated. (If no chairperson, the club president may write the letter.)

6. All reports become property of the New York District Key Club. None will be returned. All entries must be postmarked to New York District Administrator, Mr. Lowenberg, by March 10, 2010.

7. The point system is as follows: 1. Plan 25 points 2. Implementation 25 points 3. Final Results 25 points 4. Public Awareness 15 points 5. Percentage of club members participating 10 points

1-9%= 1 point 10-19%=2 points 20-29%=3 points 30-39%=4 points 40-49%=5 points 50-59%=6 points 60-69%=7 points 70-79%=8 points 80-89%=9 points 90-100%=10 points

General Information:

1. All entries must be post marked to the New York District Administrator no later than March 10th of the year for which the nomination is made.

2. All entries will become property of the New York District and will not be returned. 3. The winning club will be announced at the New York District Leadership Training Conference at the appropriate time.



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Oratorical Contest

2010 Oratorical Contest Topic WHAT IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FACING SERVANT LEADERS TODAY AND WHAT IS THE KEY TO OVERCOMING IT?

General Information

1. The subject matter of the oration and the presentation must be original and completely developed by each orator. These factors will be considered equally in determining who is to receive the awards.

2. Each orator will be allowed a maximum of five (5) minutes for his/her presentation. Exceeding the time limit may result in a penalty.

3. Each orator must be an official member in good standing with Key Club International and his/her local club. 4. Judging and awarding points will be based on the following criteria:

a. SPEECH – 75 Points i. Clarity of message & projection of idea 20 Points

ii. Depth 10 Points iii. Originality 10 Points iv. Organization 20 Points v. Reference 5 Points

vi. Grammar/word choice 10 Points b. DELIVERY – 25 Points

i. Posture (composure and gestures 10 Points ii. Voice (tone, effectiveness/pronunciation) 10 Points

iii. Attention of audience 5 Points 5. During the conference, elimination trials will be held (time and place to be announced in the conference program), and no

more than three orators may be selected to appear before the entire conference. 6. The three outstanding orators will receive suitable awards and recognition for their excellence in public speaking. 7. The Oratorical finalist will be expected to address the conference at a General Session. 8. The decision of the judges is final and no changes, alterations, or regradings will take place after the results have been certified

by the judges, the Chair of the Contests, and District Administrator.

This contest will be held at the New York District Leadership Training Conference.


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Talent Contest

1. Every Key Club may participate in no more than one (1) act in the Talent Contest. 2. A Talent contest entry may take any form as long as it is entertaining and in good taste. 3. All participants in an act must be official members of a Key Club in good standing with New York District Key Club and Key

Club International. In the case of a group act, all members must be from the same club or division. Accompanists must also belong to the same Key Club or division as the performer(s).

4. All acts entered in the New York District Talent Contest will be required to demonstrate their ability and entertainment appeal at preliminary auditions (time and place to be announced in the conference program). At this time, the most entertaining five or six acts will be selected to appear in the District Talent Show as finalists.

5. Selection of acts by the judges at the preliminary auditions, insofar as they are consistent with the high quality of performance, will be final.

6. The time limit on each performance of the acts at the general session of the conference should not exceed six (6) minutes. 7. Any materials (props, instruments, costumes, etc.) that are needed for each performance must be supplied by the contestants

who participate in that performance. If a CD or tape recording is used for accompaniment, it MUST NOT contain lyrics. 8. Judging for this contest will be based on the following criteria and point values:

a. Content 20pts b. Performance 20pts c. Poise 20pts d. Audience Response 20pts e. Personal Evaluation 20pts

9. The decisions of the judges are final and no changes or alterations in score will take place after the results have been certified by the judges.

10. First, second, and third place awards will be given at the Leadership Training Conference 11. First and second place award winners will be eligible to represent the New York District and compete in the contest at


This contest will be held at the New York District Leadership Training Conference.

Sandy Nininger Award

The Sandy Nininger Gold Medal Award is given to the high school graduate who most exemplifies the tradition begun by Sandy Nininger. Since 1946, several thousand Sandy Nininger Medals have been presented by Key Clubs and Key Club Districts to outstanding students who have given of themselves "above and beyond the call of duty." See the Key Club International Guidebook for more information.

G. Harold Martin Fellowship

The G. Harold Martin Fellowship shall be attained through a donation of US$250 to the Youth Opportunities Fund.Additional donation levels of US$250 are honored as diamond level fellowships. Fellowships can be obtained through a donation in honor of an individual or by an individual. See the Key Club International website (www.keyclub.org) for more information.


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Governor’s Scholarship

The Governor's Scholarship is available to any college-bound New York District Key Club member in good standing. The scholarship will reward those Key Clubbers who go beyond the call of service, and who recognize the importance of the Governor's Project. The scholarship winners (2) will be announced at the appropriate time during the Leadership Training Conference. Winners will be given a $1,000 check, made out in their name and the Educational Institution he/she will be attending. The Governor's Scholarship will be chosen by the Governor, the Administrator, and/or a special committee appointed by the Administrator.

The scholarship will consist of a minimum of one and maximum of two $1,000 scholarships. The criterion is as follows:

1. High school transcript 2. Proof of at least 50 hours of service to home, school, and community (Verified by club president and faculty advisor) 3. A minimum of 2 and a maximum of 5 recommendation letters (one must be from the Faculty or Kiwanis advisor) 4. A brief essay (150-200 words):

Describe the importance of this year's Governor's Project "Our World – Our Focus"

- or -

Describe the importance of a project that the applicant participated in that is related to this year's Governor's Project "Our World – Our Focus”


Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship

Kiwanis has been our greatest source of support and guidance. They have encouraged us to continue our dedication to community service and to embrace the ideals of our organization. They strove to help Key Club members appreciate the many benefits that Key Club has to offer. Several Kiwanis members have distinguished themselves from the rest as the greatest contributors to our development as leaders and responsible citizens. The Kiwanis Memorial Scholarship awards an active Key Clubber, who aspires to make Key Club a more inclusive organization, with $1,000 to assist in their collegiate career. With this scholarship, we can continue the work of the dedicated Kiwanis members who educated and guided us.

Criteria:

1. An applicant must have a minimum of two (2) year involvement with Key Club. 2. An applicant should exhibit a dedication to the ideals of Key Club in daily living and support of Key Club projects. 3. An applicant must be a college bound high school senior that will be pursuing a career that is involved with children. 4. An applicant must submit an essay with a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 word that completes the following

task:

Describe one way in which Key Club has assisted you or given you an opportunity to make an impact on someone's life, your school and/or community.

5. Applicant's essay is to be signed by their home club faculty advisor and/or Kiwanis advisor. B y signing the essay, the advisor acknowledges that the contents of the essay are authentic.

6. An applicant must also send with their essay a brief letter of recommendation from their faculty/Kiwanis advisor and from a club member in good standing.



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New York District Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Program

1. Any Kiwanis Club in the New York District of Kiwanis International may nominate candidates for a scholarship.

2. Nominations are to be made on the form provided by the Foundation or a reasonable facsimile, and must be delivered or postmarked to the New York District Office by April 30th of the current year. It is requested that the winners be awarded their scholarships at commencement in June or at an awards program, if preferred, by her/his high school.

3. This program is instituted by the Foundation to recognize and promote good citizenship among the youth of New York State. Winners will be selected by a committee of the Foundation on the basis of which nominees, in its opinion, best meet the established criteria. All aspects of the program, including the criteria are subject to change by the Foundation Board of Directors.

4. Each nominee must be a resident of New York State and plan to graduate from a high school in New York State, the June of the year of their nomination. The scholarship may be used towards the recipient's cost of obtaining higher education. The award shall be payable to the recipient.

5. There will be a total of four (4) $1,000 one-time awards payable towards the recipient's first year expenses. The awards are not transferable.

6. A nominated student will be evaluated based on scholastic achievement, merit, need and career goals. Each of the four criteria will be weighed equally.

Nomination forms can be found on the New York District Kiwanis website http://www.kiwanis-ny.org/found/scholar.htm

All nominations must be mailed to the following address by April 30.

Send Completed Forms to:

New York District Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship Program c/o Edward Sexton 220 Chestnut St. Port Chester, New York 10573 ATTN: Foundation Scholarships Committee


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Kiwanis International Foundation & District Matching Scholarships

The Kiwanis International Foundation and Key Club International have designed a scholarship program to recognize Key Club members who have excelled in leadership and have provided service to others. Financial need is not a factor in this award. Each winner will receive a one-time US $1,000 award (unless a district changes the award amount). Districts are eligible to receive up to ten matching scholarships based on the amount of Kiwanis clubs participating in the Annual Club Gift Campaign with the Kiwanis International Foundation. Interested students need to contact their district administrator to determine the district’s participation in the 2010 program. Applications for this scholarship are mailed directly to the district administrator, unless he or she instructs otherwise. Each district determines its own deadline. Members of the Key Club International Council (board members and governors) are NOT ELIGIBLE for the District Matching Scholarship program. Each district's Key Club board is to determine the procedure to select the district scholarship winner(s). The district administrator is to forward the winning recipient form and matching funds to the Kiwanis International Foundation by May 21, 2010. The Kiwanis International Foundation/Key Club District Matching Scholarship recipients will be notified by the Kiwanis International Foundation, announced at the 2010 Key Club International Convention, and posted on the Key Club International Website. All scholarships are provided as cash awards in the form of a check issued to the college or university and the student. This check is sent directly to the college or university for deposit into the student's account and most likely requires the student to endorse the check also. Checks are disbursed in August.

Who Is Qualified for the Kiwanis International Foundation & District Matching Scholarship Program?

A Key Clubber who:

1. Has been an active Key Club member for two years in good standing 2. Has paid dues and appears on the roster on file at Key Club International 3. Is a graduating high school senior 4. Is a college-, university-, technical-, or vocational school-bound student 5. Has a grade-point average of at least a "B" average/ 3.0 on 4.0 scale (unweighted) 6. Has attached an official high school transcript/grade system explanation. 7. Submits the application to the District Administrator by the deadline.

For further information:

Contact New York District Administrator Mr. Andrew Lowenberg: [email protected]

Deadline for Application: March 10, 2009

Major Emphasis Program Award 2010

Key Club of: ______________________________________________Club ID #: _____________________________________

District: _________________________________________ Number of members in club: ______________________________

Project name: _____________________________________ Total service hours involved: ___________________________

Contact name: _______________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________

Phone number with area code: ____________________________________________________________________________

Application return address: ___________________________________________________City: ________________________

State/province: ________________________ Postal code: ________________________ Country: __________________

Brief description of project: ________________________________________________________________________________

Major Emphasis Program Award governing rules

A. Only one winner in the district contest will be eligible for entry in the International competition.

B. Report must be typed. Each section found in Section G must begin on a new page and each page must have a heading specifying the section being described. There is no word limit. The official Major Emphasis Involvement Report cover sheet must accompany all entries and may be hand written legibly in black or blue ink pen. It must be completed in its entirety.

C. The activity described can cover any phase of Key Club Major Emphasis Involvement specifically highlighting personal development and social interaction of children, during the year from district convention to district convention. The report may include newspaper clippings, substantiating photographs, or other pertinent information.

D. Reports will be judged according to the amount of Major Emphasis Program activity described in Section G. Suitable recognition and awards will be presented to the Key Club filing the best Major Emphasis Program Report in compliance with these rules. This award will be given at the International Convention. There are no platinum, silver, gold, or bronze divisions in this contest; instead there are first, second, and third place awards.

E. To be eligible for the International contest, the report that wins the district contest must be received by the Key Club International Office, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268-3196, no later than the first Friday in May.

F. The decisions of the judges are final, and no changes, alterations, or regradings will take place after the results have been certified by the judges.

G. The section to be described and the points for each are indicated below: 1. THE NEED: To qualify for judging, a statement must establish in what way the project deals with the MEP. 2. THE PLAN (10 points): Describe how the project was organized. 3. IMPLEMENTATION (20 points): Describe the steps taken to implement the plan. 4. FINAL RESULTS (25 points): Describe the benefits of the service rendered. 5. PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE KIWANIS FAMILY AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (10 points): Describe actions and partnerships formed. Describe how the project was publicized. 6. PERCENTAGE OF CLUB MEMBERS PARTICIPATING (please refer to the 2009-10 Guidebook for details.) 7. CLUB’S OVERALL PROGRAM DEALING WITH MEP (25 points): Describe any other projects/programs your club implemented to address the Major Emphasis Program. Describe how your club worked with MEP during other parts of the year.

Certification. This certifies that we, the undersigned, have read this report and that the activity described in this report and preparations for this report were performed by official Key Club members. NOTE: All signatures are required. Signatures from the school representative and the Kiwanis club representative must not be by the same person.

Sponsoring Kiwanis club: ____________________________

Faculty advisor: _____________________________________ Principal: _______________________________________

Year in review cost sheet Scrapbook

Check One: TRADITIONAL SCRAPBOOK NON-TRADITIONAL SCRAPBOOK

Key Club of: ____________________________________ Club ID #: ________________________

District: ______________________________________________________________________________

Contact Information

Please check one: Faculty advisor Kiwanis advisor

Advisor name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone number with area code: ___________________________ E-mail: __________________________

Costs

Photo materials: US$ _________

Pages: US$ _________

Binder: US$ _________

Other: US$ _________

Other: US$ _________

Other: US$ _________

Total: US$ _________

Donations

Materials by school: US$ _________

Materials by businesses: US$ _________

Other: US$ _________

Other: US$ _________

Other: US$ _________

Total: US$ _________

Signature of faculty advisor or Kiwanis advisor:

(Signature) ______________________________________ (Print name here) ______________________________

Signature of club president:

(Signature) ______________________________________ (Print name here) ______________________________

(PLEASE ATTACH THIS COST SHEET TO INSIDE COVER OF SCRAPBOOK ENTRY)

Key Club of: _____________________________________ Club ID #: ___________________ District: _____________

Single Service Award 2010

Number of members in club: ______________________Total service hours involved: _______________________

Project name: _____________________________________ Contact name: _________________________________

E-mail: _____________________________________ Phone number with area code: _________________________

Application return address: _____________________________________ City: _____________________________

State/province: _____________________________________ Postal code: _____________ Country: __________

Brief description of project: _________________________________________________________________________

Club membership 1. Enter the total number of actual club members as of _______(a) December 1, 2009 _______(b) February 1, 2010. 2. Average the numbers entered in (a) and (b) above. Round to the nearest whole number and enter the average in the box to the right. 3. Use the number in the box to determine the club’s membership category. Check the one below that applies:

35 members or less: Bronze 36-60 members: Silver 61-85 members: Gold 86 members or more: Platinum

A. A qualifying single service project shall be defined as a club service project, planned, organized and produced by the Key Club occurring on a single day or consecutive days, or recurring on different days. In the case of a recurring project, it is the same project that must be repeated for the purpose of achieving the same service goal.

B. Entries shall use the official Single Service Report form cover sheet and shall be submitted to the district for competition according to the guidelines as set by the district. Clubs existing within a non-districted area shall submit their entries to Key Club International.

C. Clubs shall compete with other clubs of similar size within four membership categories: Bronze, being 35 members or less; Silver, being 36 to 60 members; Gold, being 61 to 85 members; and Platinum, being 86 members or more.

D. Entries shall be judged based upon an accumulated total of points allocated to the following categories: service need, 10 points; project plan, 20 points; project implementation, 20 points; final results, 25 points; public awareness, 15 points; member participation, 10 points.

E. Only activities which occurred during the district administrative year shall be included on the report. Clubs existing within a non-districted area shall report activities occurring between May 1 and the following April 30.

F. Judging of all entries within each district shall determine one first place winner, and other levels of recognition as deemed appropriate, in each membership category. Each first place report should be forwarded to Key Club International for competition with other first place winners. No changes may be made in the report by the club, district or judging committee. Reports must be received by the first Friday in May.

G. All entries from non-districted clubs shall be judged to also produce a first place winner in each category. Reports must be received by the first Friday in May.

H. An entry may be disqualified by the judges for reporting incorrect or false information or failure to submit a report according to the rules of the district’s competition. Any disqualification at the district level requires the approval of the district administrator or his/her designee. An entry may be disqualified by the judges at the International level for the same reasons, and any disqualification requires the approval of the International Director.

I. Suitable recognition should be provided to clubs achieving first place and other places at district and International levels of competition. At each level of judging, the decisions of the judges are final. No changes, alterations or re-grading will take place after the results have been certified by the judges.

Certification. This certifies that we, the undersigned, have read this report and that the activity described in this report and preparations for this report were performed by official Key Club members. NOTE: All signatures are required. Signatures from the school representative and the Kiwanis club representative must not be by the same person.

Sponsoring Kiwanis club: ____________________________

Faculty advisor: _____________________________________ Principal: _______________________________________

Poster contest entry form 2010 Please type or print information on this form and affix to the back of the poster.

Winning entries become the property of Key Club International and will not be returned. Key Club International reserves the right to reproduce winning entries. Appropriate recognition will be provided to the Key Club and the poster’s artist.

Key Club of: __________________________________________ Club ID #: ________________________

District: ____________________________________________________________________________________

Contact Information


Advisor name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone number with area code: ___________________________ E-mail: ________________________


(Signature) __________________________________ (Print name here) __________________________

Key Club artist producing poster

Artist name: ______________________________________________ E-mail: ___________________

Signature of Key Club artist attesting to the poster’s originality:


Placed at district convention: First place Second place (Please circle one)

This poster was selected by other means and was approved for entry for International competition by the Key Club district administrator.

Key Club district administrator signature: _______________________________

Note: Only district winners are eligible for submission to International competition. Refer to the 2009-10 Key Club Guidebook for additional information and deadlines.

Video contest entry form 2010 Please type or print information on this form and affix the completed form to an envelope. Place the videotape or DVD inside the envelope. DVD format is required.

Winning entries become the property of Key Club International and will not be returned. Key Club International reserves the right to reproduce winning entries for any use deemed appropriate by Key Club International. Appropriate recognition will be provided to the Key Club.

Key Club of: ____________________________________ Club ID #: ________________________

District: ______________________________________________________________________________

Contact information


Advisor name: ______________________________________________________________________________

Phone number with area code: ___________________________ E-mail: __________________________



This certifies that this DVD is original and was created in accordance with copyright laws:

(Signature) ____________________________ (Print name here) __________________________

Please itemize costs associated with creation of this DVD:

Donations: $ _________

DVD: $ _________

Rentals: $ _________

Other: $ _________

Other: $ _________

Other: $ _________

Total: $ _________

Placed at district convention: First place Second place (Please circle one)

This DVD was selected by other means and was approved for entry for International competition by the Key Club district administrator.

Key Club district administrator signature: _______________________________

Note: Only district winners are eligible for submission to the International competition. Refer to the 2009-10 Key Club Guidebook for additional information and deadlines.

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N E W Y O R K D I S T R I C T 2009 -2010

D ISTINGUISHED KEY CLUBBER

INTRODUCTION

The New York District Distinguished Key Clubber Award is presented to outstanding and hardworking Key Clubbers who have gone above and beyond the call of general membership and have served their homes, schools, and communities to the best of their ability. All persons who complete Section I, achieve the necessary points for Section II, and have the application submitted below by the required postmark date will be presented with a certificate of recognition at the New York District Leadership Training Conference in April 2010.

Please complete all sections to the best of your ability and attach all responses to this application form. Responses that appear on a separate sheet must be typed in the order that appear in this application.

The appropriate signatures must appear on this form. Applications must be postmarked by 15 March 2010.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Name: __________________________________________________________________ Division: ___________

E-mail: ________________________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________

Lieutenant Governor : _______________________________________________________________________________

School: _________________________________________________________________ Grade: _____________

Club President’s Name: ___________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________

Faculty Advisor’s Name:___________________________________ Phone Number: __________________________

SECTION I: MANDATORY CRITERIA

All parts of this section must be completed.

SERVICE TO HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY

In the lines below, please briefly describe an event you have participated in for the following service initiatives.

1. Governor’s Project: Our World – Our Focus

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

2. Major Emphasis Program Service Initiative: Live 2 Learn

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

DKC 2009-2010

Star of Service

www.nydkc.org

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3. Major Emphasis Program: Service Partners (must have participated in at least 1 service project that benefited the MEP Service Partners) UNICEF, March of Dimes, Children’s Miracle Network

Project: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Charity: ____________________________________________________________________________________

4. District Projects (must have participated in at least 4 service projects that benefited the District Project charities) Local Causes, Kiwanis Pediatric Trauma Center, Kamp Kiwanis, Kiwanis Pediatric Lyme Disease Foundation, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Save the Music Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities, St. Jude Children’s Hospital

1. Project: __________________________________________ Charity: _______________________________

2. Project: __________________________________________ Charity: _______________________________

3. Project: __________________________________________ Charity: _______________________________

4. Project: __________________________________________ Charity: _______________________________

5. Advocacy Describe the advocacy cause and the actions you took to advocate. Include with the application any materials pertinent to the advocacy project, including but not limiting to advocacy letters, pictures, pamphlets, and fliers.

___________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________

DIVISIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Have you attended a Divisional Meeting? Yes ____

Date: _______________ Location: _________________________________________ Lt. Gov. Initial _____

PERSONAL STATEMENT

How has being a Key Clubber changed who you are today? Attached to this application, include a statement (250-500 words) to answer the above prompt. You may choose to include:

How Key Club has affected you personally Your community involvement both within and outside of Key Club A description of a specific service project you have a special regard for and its impact on you The reason you joined Key Club in the beginning; how has it changed / not changed Why you are in Key Club

RECOMMENDATION LETTER

Attached to this application, please include a letter of recommendation (no more than a page). This letter may be written by your club president, faculty/Kiwanis advisor, lieutenant governor, or a district executive officer.

SECTION I VERIFICATION

Please provide the following signatures as verification that your responses to the Section I criteria are true.

Club President’s Signature: _____________________________ Advisor’s Signature: ____________________________

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SECTION II: ADDITIONAL CRITERIA

In the boxes following each criteria, please indicate the number of points earned. A minimum of 18 out of 36 points must be achieved to be eligible to apply for this award.

DISTRICT AND INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT

Have you attended the following?

1. Fall Rally or Divisional Training Conference – 2 points 2. New York District Leadership Training Conference (March 2009) – 1 point 3. International Convention in Dallas, Texas (July 2009) – 1 point 1. Key Leader – 1 point

Maximum of 5 points

KIWANIS -FAMILY INVOLVEMENT

For the 2009-2010 year, have you attended a meeting or participated in a project with the following branches of the Kiwanis Family? (Maximum of 10 points)

1. Kiwanis Club Yes ____ No ____

Date: _______________ Location: ______________________________________ Date: _______________ Location: ______________________________________

1 point per meeting/project for a maximum of 2 points

2. Circle K, Builders Club, K-Kids, or Aktion Club Yes ____ No ____

Date: _______________ Location: ______________________________________ Date: _______________ Location: ______________________________________

1 point per meeting/project for a maximum of 2 points

3. Key Club Week Yes ____ No ____

Week of: _______________ Activities: ______________________________________

2 points

4. Kiwanis One Day Yes ____ No ____

Date: _______________ Location: ______________________________________

1 point

5. Joint Service Project with different branches of the K-Family Yes ____ No ____

Date: _______________ Location: ______________________________________ Date: _______________ Location: ______________________________________ Date: _______________ Location: ______________________________________

1 point per project for a maximum of 3 points

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OFFICES/POSITIONS HELD WITHIN KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

Attached to this application, please describe (in 250 words or less) any offices or positions you have held, whether elected (club, district, or international officer) or appointed (committee chairperson, project chairperson, et cetera). What were the duties of the elected/appointed office and how did you serve this organization and your school and community? (Maximum of 3 points)

3 points will be awarded for submitting this statement

SUBMITTED AN ARTICLE TO THE FOLLOWING PUBLICATIONS

Please attach a copy of the article(s) to this application to receive credit. (Maximum of 8 points)

Service Spotlight (The Empire Key, The Governor’s Notebook, or the District Website) Articles should have been sent to: [email protected]

Division Newsletter Articles should have been sent to your lieutenant governor.

2 points per article for a maximum of 8 points

OTHER SERVICE AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES

Attached to this application, please list and describe any other service projects or fundraising activities you have completed that have not been mentioned in Section I. (Maximum of 10 points)

1 point per project listed/described for a maximum of 10 points

TOTAL NUMBER OF POINTS OF SECTION II

Please calculate and record the total number of points achieved in Section II in the box on the left.

Initial to confirm that your responses to Section II are true: ___________

Verification Statement

Application must be verified with the following three signatures to be eligible for this award.

I hereby affirm that all the above information is true and accurate. I understand that should they be false or misleading, then the application may be disqualified forthwith.

Applicant’s Signature: ______________________________________________

Club President’s Signature: __________________________________________

Faculty/Kiwanis Advisor’s Signature: ___________________________________

Mail to:

Lt. Governor Shellee Wong Chairperson, DKC Committee 765 Hastings Street Baldwin, NY 11510

Questions? (516) 355 – 8023 [email protected]

Postmark by 15 March 2010

[email protected]

2010 AWARDS BOOKLET.

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Transcript of 2010 AWARDS BOOKLET.