Official International Trustee Newsletter of Key Club International

SEPTEMBER TRUSTEE TALK

TRUSTEE MESSAGE...

Hello Leaders! What an exciting news to hear that Key Club has reached a new record, high membership of 265,456! Congratulations everyone, let's keep growing!

How is everyone enjoying their first few weeks of school? I know everyone is excited to be back with your Key Club families as just as I am! Now that we are all settledin, it’s that time of the year... It’s time to get down to some serious Key Club business! Put your Key Club SWAG back on and let me see you do the "Key Club Style!" :)

I encourage everyone to start out this year with a plan. Know what you want to accomplish, and how you are going to accomplish those goals with your Key Club friends. Never forget that we are all growing SERVANT LEADERS, and your community is waiting for you to get involved. Your home, school, and community needs YOU to serve and make a difference.

Also, be a part of your club’s recruiting team! Go all out on your addiction to service, and spread the word: CARING-OUR WAY OF LIFE. Tell your friends that - no, we don't make keys, but we grow keys that open doors to opportunities and success. Invite everyone to become a part of OUR family!

This month, we have few reminders and updates to share with you. In this issue, you will find many deadlines and new information that you could use to share with other members! Please feel free to use this newsletter to share with your friends and family.

If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me any time!

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In caring, service, and friendship,

Yein Ha International Trustee

Key Club International

trustee.yha@gmail.com

703.727.4684

International News...

SPECIAL COMMITTEE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ANY KEY CLUB MEMBER IS ELLIGIBLE TO APPLY.

Interested in working with other members from other districts? Want to contribute on the international level?

Passionate about making big changes for our organization?

Apply to serve on the International Special Committees! Specific information about these special committees are on the application form. You will find the purpose of the committee, its directives, and general details about the application process: Bylaw Review Team: https://docs.google.com/a/alabamakeyclub.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHRQVUhhd1RfM0VJNnZXWG1jSnptX1E6MQ#gid=0 Global Task Force: https://docs.google.com/a/alabamakeyclub.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFVLRHhUaUZSUEtHYlhJS0ZFZmZvTUE6MQ#gid=0 Service Ambassadors: https://docs.google.com/a/alabamakeyclub.org/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDFrZk56SHdhNlRMekU1Q09ReHlEMnc6MQ#gid=0

Applications for all special committees are due by October 15, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST

2013 Oratory Contest Topic Announced

The topic for this year's oratory contest is…

"How do people know you're a Key Clubber?"

http://keyclub.org/contestsawards.aspx

International News...

Youth Opportunities Fund Grant Application Deadline Approaching

What is YOF? The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is an endowed fund for Key Club International. YOF grants are given only to Key Clubs and/or club members. This fund uses earned interest to help Key Clubs and Key Club members serve the world by providing grants for service opportunities. The fund also provides academic scholarships for higher education. How much can we receive? Clubs may request funding assistance from $100 to $2,000. *There is only one funding cycle for the Youth Opportunities Fund. The committee typically funds those clubs who are asking for a portion of the total cost of the project, and clubs who are working with other organizations to fund and complete the project. Where does the fund come from? The Youth Opportunities Fund is established through a portion of your Key Club International dues and through the purchase of G. Harold Martin Fellowships. $0.50 of each Key Club member’s International dues of $6.50 goes into this fund. Where can I find the guideline and application? The YOF Grant application is included in the Downloads section of the Key Club Web site under Service. The guidelines for filing the application are in the Guidebook under Board Policies. http://slp.kiwanis.org/KeyClubNew/Libraries/Service/Form_KeyClub_Youth_Opportunity_Fund_Form.sflb.ashx

Applications are due by October 15, 2012 at 11:59 p.m. EST. (must be received by, not the postmark date)

Clubs will receive decisions for funding by mail by January 15, 2013.

Take action! Look around and identify the things that need to get done in your school,

community or world!

Update on the Eliminate Project

As of August 16, 2012, The Eliminate Project has raised

US $16,478,788.01 in cash and pledges!

Since 2011, we’ve been able to completely eliminate MNT in the following countries: Ghana, Liberia, Senegal, Burkina Faso, and

Guinea-Bissau. Now, we have 34 countries to go!

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JUST 89k AWAY FROM 1 MILLION... At a little over $911,000 overall funds for all SLP clubs, The Eliminate Project is aiming to raise $1 million by the end of the Kiwanis service year which is October 1, 2012! We are just 89K away from reaching our goal. Can we reach this goal?! How can you and your club help??

The Eliminate Project SLP Data

Aktion Club $18,203.67 Builders Club $54,013.19 

Circle K $61,914.55 Key Club $728,267.60 

K-Kids $48,011.17

www.theeliminateproject.org

WHAT’S UP SIS?

Attention Key Club members and officers! We are looking for clubs and members to be a part of the monthly newsletter and submit stories to keep our sister districts in the loop! Articles could be about…

● service projects you or your club has done

● any club accomplishments

● fun fundraising events

● any interesting stories related to service!

Please submit your stories to trustee.yha@gmail.com

by September 30, 2012

DISTRICTS OF…

FLORIDA, WISCONSIN-UPPER MICHIGAN, WEST VIRGINIA

Contact Information

Yein Ha 43198 Loudoun Reserve Dr.

Ashburn, VA 20148

trustee.yha@gmail.com 703.727.4684