Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Key Club Agenda, 11/15/2011


Key Club Pledge
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the objects of Key Club International, to build my home, school, and community, to serve my nation and God, and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

Business

Key Club Information for New Members
Welcome to Key Club! We are a service-oriented organization and the biggest club at St. Charles East.

Service Projects

Turkey Drive
STCE is holding their annual turkey drive and donations are needed! Any of the following are appreciated (must be dropped off in the Student Activities office before November 17th)

-a 10 lb. turkey
-boxed stuffing
-canned gravy
-boxed potatoes
-canned cranberries or vegetables

Additionally, drivers are also needed on the 17th to transport the turkey dinners to Munhall and Anderson.

Snowflake Shuffle
The Snowflake Shuffle is a 5K walk/run that raises money and awareness for TriCity Family Services. The walk is on December 3rd, but you need to register by November 23rd! Go to http://www.tricityfamilyservices.org/2012_Snowflake_Shuffle.html to register. Questions? Call Sarah at (630) 205-0019

New DCM
The next DCM will take place on December 9th at 6 pm. Check our Facebook page for more information! Questions? Call Morgan at (630) 440-2469

District Convention Announcement
Even though it’s a few months away, you should start thinking about attending Dcon! Sign up to receive updates on the biggest Key Club event of the year! Questions? Call Sarah at (630) 205-0019


Brighton Gardens
Come visit with the residents everyday during social hour from 2:30-3:10. Questions? Call Sarah at (630) 205-0019

Salvation Army Tutoring
Come afterschool Monday-Friday from 2:45-6 and help tutor elementary students or stock the food pantry. Questions? Call Kristin at (630) 346-7757

Living Well Cancer Center
Please bring in baked goods to our next meeting to be donated to Living Well. Each baked good item is worth one service hour. On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, students can also help out at the center. Questions? Call Kaitlin at (630) 999-1123

Calling all Photographers
We need people to take pictures of our club in action! Taking pictures of you and your friends at Key Club service projects will earn you an extra service hour. Send your pictures to Sarah at sarahdugan1213@aol.com

Service Project Ideas, Managers
Do you have an idea for a service project for our club? If you know of a service project idea through your participation with a church or youth group, another club or sport, the park district, or some other agency and would like to see if other Key Club members could help, then we want to know! You can earn service hours as a project manager and can help expand our club involvement in the community. Simply bring your ideas and a contact name and number to any officer to get your project started.

Awards Information
If you are interested in applying for an I-I Key Club Award, go to http://www.iikeyclub.org/awards.html to download the awards packet. Keep in mind the application deadline is January 24th. See Morgan if you have any questions.

Reminders
*Please show up for any service projects you sign up to do. If you cannot attend, please call the officer assigned to that project.

*Pick up hours forms at the meetings or at the Key Club bulletin board located by Mrs. Hervey’s office.

*Visit our website at www.stcekeyclub.blogspot.com to find agendas and upcoming meeting dates.

*Find us on Facebook and like both the St. Charles East High School Key Club and II-district pages for updates and announcements.


Important dates:

DCM: December 9th at 6 pm

Award applications due by: January 24th

District Convention: March 23rd-25th

Future Projects:

Little Angels Supply Drive

Spastic Paralysis Fundraiser (likely with Jersey Mikes). The district-wide goal is to raise $45,000—about five dollars a member--to make an informative video about this condition.

The Eliminate Project. Kiwanis wants to erase neo-natal tetanus from the earth by 2015. Look out for more information on what our Key Club is doing to help.

March of Dimes. The March of Dimes is a leader and pioneer in the fight to save babies. They are now working on ways to solve the problems of prematurity, low birth weight, and birth defects. Key Club is one of the many organizations that works to raise money for their research and support programs.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Key Club Agenda, 11/01/2011


Key Club Pledge
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the objects of Key Club International, to build my home, school, and community, to serve my nation and God, and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

Business

Key Club Information for New Members
Welcome to Key Club! We are a service-oriented organization and the biggest club at St. Charles East.

Service Projects

Little Angels Supply Drive
Little Angels is a home for severely disabled young adults who need 24/7 health care. They need certain supplies, and we can help by supplying them. During November 7th-11th, bring in the items assigned to your class! Boxes will be in the main commons.

Tuesday/Wednesday
Freshmen: tooth brush/tooth paste
Sophomore: glue
Juniors: post-its
Seniors: black sharpies

Thursday/Friday
Freshmen: black and red pens
Sophomore: cotton balls
Juniors: paint brushes
Seniors: balloons

Questions? Call Morgan at (630) 440-2479 or Sarah at (630) 205-0019

Turkey Drive
STCE is holding their annual turkey drive and donations are needed! Any of the following are appreciated (must be dropped off in the Student Activities office before November 17th)

-a 10 lb. turkey
-boxed stuffing
-canned gravy
-boxed potatoes
-canned cranberries or vegetables

Additionally, drivers are also needed on the 17th to transport the turkey dinners to Munhall and Anderson.

Snowflake Shuffle
The Snowflake Shuffle is a 5K walk/run that raises money and awareness for TriCity Family Services. The walk is on December 3rd, but you need to register by November 23rd! Go to http://www.tricityfamilyservices.org/2012_Snowflake_Shuffle.html to register. Questions? Call Sarah at (630) 205-0019


Brighton Gardens
Come visit with the residents everyday during social hour from 2:30-3:10. Questions? Call Sarah at (630) 205-0019

Northern Illinois Food Bank
Help sort, stock, and pack food at NIFB on November 1st, November 10th, and November 15th from 6:00 pm-8:30 pm. Questions? Call Connor at (630) 485-8671

Humanitarian Service Project
HSP is an organization that helps to alleviate the suffering inflicted by poverty. Sign up to volunteer on November 2nd, November 9th, November 16th, or November 23rd from 3:00-5:30. Questions? Call Jeanine at (630) 337-3116

Salvation Army Tutoring
Come afterschool Monday-Friday from 2:45-6 and help tutor elementary students or stock the food pantry. Questions? Call Kristin at (630) 346-7757

Living Well Cancer Center
Please bring in baked goods to our next meeting to be donated to Living Well. Each baked good item is worth one service hour. On Tuesday and Wednesday nights, students can also help out at the center. Questions? Call Kaitlin at (630) 999-1123

Calling all Photographers
We need people to take pictures of our club in action! Taking pictures of you and your friends at Key Club service projects will earn you an extra service hour. Send your pictures to Sarah at sarahdugan1213@aol.com

Service Project Ideas, Managers
Do you have an idea for a service project for our club? If you know of a service project idea through your participation with a church or youth group, another club or sport, the park district, or some other agency and would like to see if other Key Club members could help, then we want to know! You can earn service hours as a project manager and can help expand our club involvement in the community. Simply bring your ideas and a contact name and number to any officer to get your project started.

Awards Information
If you are interested in applying for an I-I Key Club Award, go to http://www.iikeyclub.org/awards.html to download the awards packet. Keep in mind the application deadline is January 24th. See Morgan if you have any questions.

Reminders
*Please show up for any service projects you sign up to do. If you cannot attend, please call the officer assigned to that project.

*Pick up hours forms at the meetings or at the Key Club bulletin board located by Mrs. Hervey’s office.

*Visit our website at www.stcekeyclub.blogspot.com to find agendas and upcoming meeting dates.

*Find us on Facebook and like both the St. Charles East High School Key Club and II-district pages for updates and announcements.


Important dates:

Our next meeting: November 15th at 5:30 in the Little Theater!
Key Club Week: November 7th-11th

Award applications due by: January 24th

District Convention: March 23rd-25th

Future Projects:

Spastic Paralysis Fundraiser (likely with Jersey Mikes). The district-wide goal is to raise $45,000—about five dollars a member--to make an informative video about this condition.

The Eliminate Project. Kiwanis wants to erase neo-natal tetanus from the earth by 2015. Look out for more information on what our Key Club is doing to help.

March of Dimes. The March of Dimes is a leader and pioneer in the fight to save babies. They are now working on ways to solve the problems of prematurity, low birth weight, and birth defects. Key Club is one of the many organizations that works to raise money for their research and support programs.