Hello everyone!

We are volunteering at Project Cicero, which collects gently used books to redistribute to teachers to use in their classrooms. Books can be expensive and this is a great way to give books we no longer need to the next generation!

There are 2 ways you can contribute:

1. Donate books!
Bring books to Mr. McConnell in room 208. This was organized by a fellow Bronx Science student, Jimmy Peraffan!
Click here to let us know what books you have donated so we can give you points!

2. Volunteer to sort books! (Mar. 9 - Mar. 11 at Madison Square Garden)
Click here to sign up.

Thanks!
Victoria

Hello everyone!

 

Yes another email.. haha.

 

Just in... Lieutnenant Governor Emma Cheng has just released the voting for the Division 11 Mascot! Click here to access it and choose between... Can't tell you. ;) Click on the link to see what you can vote for. Remember, you are only allowed to vote once! Voting ends 11:59 PM on Saturday, February 25.

 

Since we're on the topic of voting, remember to vote for the winning design for the Bronx Science Key Club 2011-2012 Hoodie! Click here to access it. Voting ends 12 PM on Friday, February 24!

 

Hope you're enjoying the break :)

Victoria

Hello :)

 

This will be a quick email that will contain things that are really urgent and need to be shared now. Over the weekend, I'll send a more comprehensive list of announcements.

 

Awesome ideas for fundraising today! Did you guys like that type of meeting better? If you have any more ideas, email them to the Fundraising Committee Chairs Thomas (chant2@bxscience.edu) and Ashley (poona@bxscience.edu). Remember, these can become a reality so try to think of things you and your friends (not necessarily Key Clubbers b/c non-Key Clubbers can also attend to fundraise) would be interested in!

 

FEBRUARY DIVISIONAL IS TOMORROW FROM 5 - 7 PM IN THE TEACHER'S CAFETERIA! PENCILS OF PROMISE WILL BE COMING TO SPEAK! BE THERE! :D

For those who need one more divisional for the DKC application, this is a perfect way to satisfy that requirement!

 

TeenLife LIVE! Community Service - Volunteers Needed! (Sun. Feb. 26)

The event will take place on February 26th at The Nightingale-Bamford School from noon until four. It is a fair and expo in which representatives from local non-profits engage with teenagers. We can learn about a lot of ways to help the community, which is PERFECT for us! We would be there as volunteers to help set up the event. More information will be given out soon! Here is the website https://www.teenlife.com/?CSFair2012NYC

If you have any questions please email Amanda Tam (Upcoming President) at tama@bxscience.edu

Please note we can only take about 20 people so sign up asap.

RESPOND TONIGHT BE WE NEED TO GET BACK TO THEM ASAP.

 

Pottery Fundraiser - DATE CHANGED

The event is no longer Friday and Saturday of the break. It will be Thursday and Friday of the break. We will let you know how we plan to change the registration forms to reflect this change. Hope this change doesn't prevent you from coming! Remember, the money will be donated to PLAYING FOR CHANGE, a non-profit organization bringing musical education around the world.

 

See you tomorrow!

Victoria

 

 

Hello Key Clubbers!

Here's a list of upcoming events that you guys should think about going to!

February Divisional (2/17)
The February Divisional is going to be held at Bronx Science. It should be convenient because we won't have to take the subway, if we've been at school all day anyways. We will be meeting in the teacher's cafeteria from 5pm-7pm. At this divisional Pencils of Promise creator, Adam Braun, and his home girls will be coming to speak. Remember the guys who came to that one meeting in the auditorium and spoke about building schools in 3rd world countries? Same people :D~ STAY FOR THE DIVISIONAL!!! It will fill a requirement for your Distinguished Key Clubber Award and at this divisional Herman will be talking about upcoming Divisional fundraisers.

Bronx Science Key Club Pottery Fundraiser (2/24-25)
We will be going to Color Me Mine pottery store to make whatever kind of stuff's! They will do the kilning so no, we don't get to touch the near one thousand degree Fahrenheit fire. No.
They have a large assortment of items to choose from and all of them great gifts for people of all ages or great household items!  The store is located on 92 Reade Street in Tribeca, Manhattan. The easiest way to get to the store would be to take the 1,2, or 3 train to Chambers Street.

Because they have a limited amount of space we will be splitting in to two groups. One group going on each of those days.
Sign up here

MillionTrees NYC (3/31)
(To all those going to LTC, this event on the same weekend as LTC)
We have working with this group for a long time and MillionTrees needs our help again! We will be planting trees at 150-51 Northern Blvd. Flushing, NY 11354. You can get there by taking the 7 train to Flushing and then transfer to the Q28 or Q13 to Northern Blvd. and Murray St. Please wear something comfortable! I don't want you guys to be ripping your own clothes. Jeans and boots would be preferable.
This form is only going to be open until March 9th!
Sign up here

That's all the events for now~ I hope you guys have a great week!!

Yours in Caring and Service
Jae

Hello everyone,

 

So far, I have been receiving questions on submitting the DKC Application.

 

Here are the basic steps:

1. You fill out the application on the PDF online

2. Make a folder for your DKC Application and save all relevant documents in it

3. Send it (ZIP File) to jaywong.ltg@nydkc.org

4. Let me know that you are applying for DKC, regardless if you want my letter of recommendation. I need to verify it for you.

5. If you want me to write a leter of recommendation, send me a email labeled "LoR [first name] [last name] Request" and include in the email a list of details you think I should include in the letter (ex: leadership positions, committee membership, etc.)

 

That was only the basic steps. Please click here (http://www.nydkc.org/resources-paperwork/cat_view/49-club-resources) and go to Digital Submission Process for Distinguished Key Clubber Application. Follow all directions.

 

DKC Application is due TOMORROW BY 11:59 PM.

 

Best of luck,

Victoria

 

P.S. Happy Early Valentine's Day :)

Hello everyone!

 

I hope you guys are all working on your DKC application! To help you guys, the officers and I have organized a document which lists all the projects that satisfy each of the categories of the application.

 

Click here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LrCGe2IwVTnBJdrRvoPACSn6y9a-prGrYVUfIXme6Pk/edit) to access it!

 

Digital Submission:

You can click (http://www.nydkc.org/resources-paperwork/cat_view/49-club-resources) to access the online form for the DKC award by scrolling down and clicking on Division 1-13: Distinguished Key Clubber Award 2012.
If you are submitting online, send your application, letter of recommendation, proof of advocacy, copy of your submitted article, and any related documents to jaywong.ltg@nydkc.org

 

Remember to notify the person who will be writing your letter of recommendation. Include information you would like them to include in the letter. Please give him/her ample time to write it!

 

You can email me or the officers if you have questions on the application.

 

Good luck,

Victoria

Hello everyone,

 

Hope you had a successful midyear week as we move on into the second term and congratz to all the second term seniors!

 

Other than being closer to summer, we all have the Leadership Training Conference to look forward to. For those who are no familiar with LTC, it is a convention held from Fri. March 30 - Sun. April 1 in a Holiday Inn in Albany, NY. Key Clubbers from the New York District convene for a weekend full of workshops, speakers, voting for district officers, and getting to know each other. It's a great way to realize that Key Club is bigger than just our own Bronx Science, or even Division 11. I was stunned by how large Key Club was when I first attended and just imagine that there are other district conventions happening so there are even more Key Clubbers than the ones you see. We will be leaving together from school on a bus at approximately 12:30 pm because school ends early because of Parent-Teacher Conferences. 

 

Here's the tentative schedule (http://conference.nydkc.org/schedule.html, yes we have dances!) and entertainment (http://conference.nydkc.org/speakers.html). Take a look at these pages. As for the workshops, they can range from ones covering club officer position (if you're interested in a specific position, this is your chance to take a peek at what it is and prepare for elections! - I did that my sophomore year ;D) to finding events for Key Club and to even improvisation! There's a wide range that will suit anyone's interests. You are also included in the process of voting for next year's district officer.

 

Now that you know what LTC is, how do you attend?

1. Decide whether you want to attend. We have 25 spots available but 8 current and new officers must attend so only 17 spots remain. Make sure you REALLY want to go. This is not a place to have fun. It is a place to learn more about Key Club.

2. Bring a check for $165 addressed to the Riverdale Kiwanis Foundation. Our sponsoring club has been so kind to cover $85 of the original $250 fee for every Key Clubber attending.

3. Place that check in an envelope labeled with: full name, osis, official class, email, and phone number in case we need to contact you for any reason. Do not lick and seal the envelope. Just use tape so we can open it and check if your check is correct and then close it again.

4. You must meet the cutoff of 200 points or 175 if you're a freshman. Make sure you check your points. If we find out that you do not meet the requirement, you will not be attending. If you attended a recent event and it has not been inputted, email me or Secretary Jessica Chan (chanm9@bxscience.edu) to confirm if those points would put you over the cutoff. This points requirement is to ensure members who regulary attend Key Club activities represent us at LTC.

5. Bring the check in the envelope to us this THURSDAY. In addition to the points cutoff, a condition for who will attend will be based on FIRST COME FIRST SERVE!

My goal is to have all who want to attend to bring the check in on Thursday. After we have the people who are attending, we will have a short meeting afterwards to discuss LTC procedures.

I want to submit our registration ASAP so that we can get the better rooms and dining seats. Remember, first come first serve also apply to that so please bring in your checks this THURSDAY.

 

Chaperone

We also need one more adult chaperone for LTC. If you are planning to attend, ask your parents or an adult relative if they would be interested. This is a chance for them to see what Key Club is like and to understand why you have dedicated so much of your time to it. Here's a handout explaining the responsibilities of a chaperone (http://conference.nydkc.org/register.html - click on advisor checklist: requirements). The Riverdale Kiwanis Club will pay the entire cost of a chaperone coming along so there is no cost for them. If you have someone who is interested, please indicate that on the envelope you are turning in with the check.

 

Hoodie Design

When we go to LTC, we always arrive with our latest hoodies. WE NEED HOODIE DESIGN! Please use Custom Ink (http://www.customink.com/) to design an attractive hoodie. We will be voting on the best design. Designs are due on Friday, February 10. Many of you have been asking about hoodies and this is your chance to have a say in what we are wearing. :) Email me the design.

 

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at victoria.li415@gmail.com

 

Best and remember to bring in those checks on Thursday if you plan on attending!

Victoria

Hello Key Clubbers,

I hope you had a great Mid-years week and had a small break from school. 

Now with a new term coming up, more events will be popping up along with warmer weather.

Here are some of the upcoming events.

Removal of Invasive Bittersweet at Van Cortlandt Park 2/4

https://docs.google.com/a/bxscience.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDlEb1I3bUxZeTQwVDg3NkQyNmloNlE6MQ#gid=0

This is this Saturday so please sign up asap and if you are considering to come please wear appropriate clothing.

I will be closing the form on Thursday night.

Star Wars Themed Fundraiser/Sleepover Event 2/10

https://docs.google.com/a/bxscience.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dE55cHlMNFotbFRLLTZmMmhDQndFdkE6MQ#gid=0

We will not be sleeping over as the event name implies.

Limited to the 1st 15 people so sign up asap.

Puppet Day Event 2/22

https://docs.google.com/a/bxscience.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGFSa1NpZ3NtLVVHdmQ3Sm9ZbGZFOWc6MQ#gid=0

The 1st 15 people as well will be able to come so sign up asap.

Garlic Mustard Pull 3/3

https://docs.google.com/a/bxscience.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dDA1VVlQaHFwMXdZUW12MVk1dlRSVXc6MQ#gid=0

MillionTreesNyc 3/31

https://docs.google.com/a/bxscience.edu/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGR1QUhiMXlZVEFBVmFGaVBDX3hBQkE6MQ#gid=0

*Note:This will be during the weekend of Ltc.

There will be many more events to come so please look out for them.

--

Herman Li

Division 11 Key Club Executive Assistant  

New York District Key Club

Lih4@bxscience.edu

347-294-9958

Caring - Our way of Life

Kiwanis Key Club Family Yesterday Today Forever

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Bronx Science Key Club Board 2011-2012:
Victoria Li '12, President
Jaehwi Kwon '13, Vice President
Jessica Chan '13, Secretary
Michelle Soto '12, Treasurer
Naurin Shaki '13, Editor
 
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