Inspiration

One Monday afternoon, I was sluggishly walking home after a tiresome day of school, when all of the sudden, I saw these two girls patiently standing behind a table with a plethora of pamphlets, all relating to Islam. I being naturally curious, approached them, and asked if I could have a Qu'ran.

Though looking exhausted and drained from standing outside for what seemed like hours in 80 degree weather, they received me with eagerness and welcoming hospitality. One of the girls told me that they were driven to do this because of all the stereotypes by the media of Muslims and of the Islamic religion. I was so amazed at the commitment these two girls made in taking time out of their day to educate the public about Islam that I took a picture. Though my conversation with them was brief, nevertheless, it altered my mood for the entire day. It is incredibly virtuous for these two young people to take time out of their day to do something they're passionate about and take an active stance in their community. More young people should do something like this.

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August Events

UPDATE: We now have an Event Calendar on the bottom of the page to make things more convenient for you guys when we update events. Check it out!

Hey guys
Emails, emails - for those who don't check or receive them:

Hi key clubbers! We have some events for this month of august. It would be amazing if you all were to continue being (or become) active members by participating in these events

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First off, we have a walk for traffic safety on August 10th (10:30 AM) at Dyker Beach Park at 86st and 14th ave. You will receive a certificate and 5 service hours for participating. We need 20 members, as per Assemblyman William Colton's request by August 7th!!

Wednesday, August 6th there is a meeting for the walk at 29 bay 25th street. If you want to participate in the walk, we strongly suggest you to attend this meeting. We need 10 members by August 4th!! 

On August 20th (10:00 AM), there is a clean up. Meet-up is also at 29 Bay 25th street. 2-4 service hours is rewarded. We need 15 members by August 17th!!

Please RVSP asap. As you guys participate in events, your hours will add up and it will look amazing for colleges!! Take advantage of these opportunities!
Have a great rest of the summer. we hope to see you at these events 

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Flashback Friday: Prospect Park Picnic

'Twas a lovely, but oh-so-hot, summer day at Prospect Park.

Hello Key Clubbers!
Hope you've not forgotten about your commitments this past month! If you are part of our Facebook group, you'll see that we reguarly post pictures and occasionally videos for our events. But from now on, all I will now be posting some pictures either I or members have taken at the events on this blog.

In case you've missed it: Our first event of July was the Prospect Park Picnic. It was a lot of fun, and members from Edward R. Murrow, Abraham Lincoln, and Brooklyn Tech Key Club attended as well. (We highly encourage inviting members from other key clubs to participate in our events!) After devouring hoards of junk food, we then proceeded to playing numerous games, including "never have I ever," which was G-rated at its inception, but naturally, became PG-13.

Here are some pictures/videos of the lovely Grand Army Plaza:

"Why did you join Key Club?"

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Cancelled Events

Hey Key Clubbers,
I regret to inform you that the Divisional Training Conference originally planned for June 14th and the Movie Party originally planned for June 12th has been cancelled. We will address this at tomorrow's meeting.

Your Webmaster,
Holley

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Events: April-May

For those of you who are not in the Facebook group. Courtesy of our wonderful secretary Emily:

Hey guys 
We have some exciting news and events coming up!
1. We will be having an event at the Brooklyn Botanical Garden this Saturday and this Sunday from 9:00 to 6:00. You'll be helping to hand out maps, answering questions, and just helping out the garden during the busiest time of the year. Liana will be organizing a group to go together, so please comment or message her if you're interested in that.

2. On April 27th, we will be having the March of Dimes at 10:00 at Lincoln Center. The march of dimes is to help babies who are born with diseases. There will be a meet up at Midwood at 8:30 (I think- contact Liana or Clifford for more info). Non key clubbers, friends and families are welcome!

3. On May 3rd we will be having another Africa project. This is super important, and we have 35 spots, so please please please come and help out. A bus will pick up volunteers at 8:15. Guys, i think this might be the most important event of the year, so please come!

4. On May 4th there will be a walk to support Multiple Sclerosis, a disease which causes the muscle to wear away, and the victims to lose strength and coordination. It will be on Pier 26 in lower Manhattan at 11 AM. This walk is great, because after you can go for food or shop in Manhattan, and all non-key clubbers or friends from other schools, or parents or whatever are encouraged to come! You can also print out the form and collect donations, which are due by April 30th! If you can't do both the walk and donate, then just do one  We appreciate any help we can get!
http://media.wix.com/ugd/c3f7b8_6683419114784af180af5ef11221e007.pdf

5. On May 7th, at Edward R. Murrow high school at 4:45 pm! Please come and support our very own Clifford Young :)

6. On May 17th, there will be a neighborhood clean up. We are meeting at 10:00 am at 29 Bay 25th Street, which is located between 86th Street & Benson Avenue. Pizza will be provided to all volunteers!

7. There will be a toy drive for toys for tots, which gives toys to underprivileged children in the city. Please donate toys in the lobby from April 28th to May 19th! All toys will really help these kids smile 

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Upcoming Events: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, March of Dimes, and More!

April 19-20: For all you nature lovers, come volunteer at the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden during the Spring Break! The Brooklyn Botanic Garden needs volunteers to help visitors with directions, hand out maps, etc.  The event starts at 9:45 AM, but you can stay until 6 PM. With the beautiful spring weather upon us, the Brooklyn Botanic Garden will be a wonderful experience not only to assist the staff, but to enjoy the breathtaking splendors of the garden.

April 27: On April 27th, we will be hitting the pavements of Lincoln Center to support healthy babies. The March of Dimes Walk will commence at 9:30 AM in Lincoln Center, or we will meet at Midwood at 8 AM. More information concerning March of Dimes can be found at: http://www.marchofdimes.com/

May 17: Key Club will be hosting a scavenger hunt on May 17th in Prospect Park! If you're interested in participating, there is a $5 fee, but all proceeds go to an animal charity. The scavenger hunt begins at 11 AM.

Ongoing Events
March 31-April 11: We are having a Food Drive! Please bring in your nonperishable goods to the bins in the lobby and write your name onto the bags if you wish to receive credit.

Of course, service credits will be given when you participate in these events. However, focus not on the credit you'll receive, but on the idea of helping our community and giving back in any way possible. In this day and age, we often forget how fortunate we are, which is why it's so important to help others who are in need. Key Club is a student-run organization, so it's up to us members to take Key Club beyond its limits. With that in mind, invite your friends, even if they're not members! Help us spread the word about these events and we'll hope to see you there.

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What is Key Club?

What's Key Club all about? Hint: We don't make keys! (No apologies for the cheesy pun).

From Key Club International's Website:

Key Club International is the high school organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out its mission to serve the children of the world. High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels.

Key Club International brings together all Key Club's members' efforts and energies into an area that makes an international impact through the Major Emphasis, "Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” The Major Emphasis unites Key Clubs under the banner of service that deals with the most important part of our community, our youth.

The Key Club service initiative is the hands-on element of the Major Emphasis. All of the hands-on service provided to children by Key Club International members is directed to a single area of need, to make a substantial impact. The current service initiative, The Eliminate Project, allows Key Clubbers joining forces with Kiwanis International and UNICEF eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus.

Each year, Key Club International teams up with its three partner organizations, March of Dimes, Children’s Miracle Network and UNICEF, for the fundraising element of the Major Emphasis. As you plan your club’s service programming for the year, keep these organizations in mind. Each Key Club is encouraged to participate with our partners as we join together to make a difference in the lives of children.

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