[Bxscience Key Club] Re: MUY IMPORTANTE Key Club Updates :)

Hi everyone!

 

You might be thinking: Oh geez, this is a long email. But read through it all because it is full of very important information. As the meetings get busier (collecting UNICEF money, giving out membership cards, nominations), we may have to shorten the portion where we give updates so it is extremely crucial for you to update yourself by reading our update emails thorougly.

 

IMPORTANT: Nominations for Election

December is going to be a busy month for us as we will be starting elections for the next leaders of Key Club! We are holding nominations for candidates for President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Editor. Our goal is to  You can learn more about each of these positions by reading forms that detail the responsibilities of each by clicking here. (Note: Our club editor is both the Bulletin Editor and Webmaster.) If you believe you are capable of fulfilling one of these officer positions and your friends agree, they can nominate you at a meeting. During elections, you will make a 3 minute speech followed by a 2 minute questions and answers. If you have any questions about this or a certain officer position, feel free to email any of the officers.

Do not nominate friends as a joke. This is a serious matter because who you vote for will decide the future of the club.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS!

CONTINUE COLLECTING FOR UNICEF!

We are have raised about $2,300 so far. The record for Bronx Science has been around $2,400. LET'S SET A NEW RECORD AT $3000! Continue sharing what Project Eliminate is doing and collect donations. We will continue to collect UNICEF boxes. Remember, you do not have to have to box to collect donation, just sharing the story and collecting the donations is enough. Remember to keep the money in a safe place for the next collection!

Divisional Stuffed Animal Event - Forms due Sat. Dec. 10 (Event - Tue. Dec. 20)

Create stuffed animals to be donated to Toys for Tots with our division! You can also buy extras for yourself. I have attached the ordering form. In order to participate, bring the completed ordering form and money to me (I have added my schedule so you can find me at school) or to the next meeting. This event will be held at our December Divisional on December 20, which will most likely be at a Manhattan high school. More details to come but I know that I'm definitely signing up!

Victoria's Schedule (by periods): 1: Rm 333 2: Rm 333 3: Rm. 310a 4: Rm 334 (M,W,R,F) Rm 103 (T) 5: Rm 103 6: Rm 205 7: Rm 316 8: Rm 227 9: Gym (M,T,R)

Pencils of Promise (PoP) Volunteer Night - Mon. Dec. 12

We heard PoP's founder come talk to us, now it is your chance to volunteer with them! There is only a limited amount of space open for Key Clubbers to come to their NYC headquarters to help contribute to the PoP movement so sign up quickly! Click here to register.

Jewish Community Center in Manhattan's Wrap it Up - Thur. Dec. 15

Join hundreds of teens at the biggest holiday community service program in the city. Wrap donated presents and create holiday cards for children in need. Enjoy a live DJ and entertainment, free food, and good company while helping to brighten the holidays for needy NYC kids. This is has been an especially popular Key Club event every year so this is one that you should definitely volunteer at. Click here to register!

Food Fair - Wed. Dec. 21

We will provide more information on this but keep in mind that the food fair is on this date and you should prepare to think of what food or eating utensils you want to contribute. Help Key Club raise money!

FIRST ELECTIONS - Thur. Dec. 22

We expect to hold the elections for President and Vice President on this date. Just keep this in mind! 

 

Sign Petition for Teachers (from Public Relations Chair Amanda Tam)

Hi! Petitions are a great way to advocate about causes and for many of you, this may be your first petition.
A great thing about signing a petition is that you are helping support a cause. Another great thing is that if you sign a petition, you can apply for the Distinguished Key Clubber Award (which is an award that is given to key clubbers who apply and meet certain requirements that show the person has been more active than regular members. A requirement is advocacy points.)
For every petition that you sign, you gain advocacy points, something great in Key Club that further makes you a cooler Key Clubber.

Here are the steps for signing the petition:
1)Please sign the petition online here at: http://www.change.org/petitions/tell-congress-effective-teachers-are-key-for-education-reform
   -you may have to create an account. Please do so!
 2) Save the document that is attached to the email. This is your proof that you signed a petition. Please save it on your desktop or as a google document labeled as: Petition: Save Great Teachers. Sign the petition at the  bottom and make sure the date of the petition is correct. (I will always have the petition in case you need it for the application for the DKC award)
3) Encourage your friends to sign it too! They dont have to be in Key Club. Advocate by putting the link on fb or tumblr or anything. 

If you have any questions, please email Amanda at tama@bxscience.edu or Alexandra at garciaa1@bxscience.edu.

 

Dues Deadline - Thur. 12/8

Treasurer Michelle Soto will be accepting dues at the next meeting but THAT WILL BE THE LAST TIME. We will NOT be accepting any later dues. Remember, dues need to be $13 in CASH in an envelope labeled with your full name, homeroom, osis, and email.

 

Membership Cards Pick Up

We have received the first batch of Key Club International membership cards and are handing it out at meetings ONLY. If you paid your dues early in the year, it is very likely that we have received your card so come pick it up!

 

Take 5 seconds to fill out this form for the Yearbook because we will be featured in it :)

- Click here

 

Whew, that was a long email but I hope it kept you guys updated on what is going on inside the club. Our club newsletter will be released soon so expect a notification about it in the coming days!

 

Enjoy your weekend!

Victoria Li

www.bxscikeyclub.weebly.com