VOL 1.

ISSUE 5

SWAGGY SEVEN
Published by Lexi Pereira — Lieutenant Governor of Division 7

Toms River East, Toms River North, Toms River South, Donovan Catholic,
Manchester Twp, MATES, PAA, Central Regional, Southern Regional
TABLE OF CONTENTS

3 LTG Welcome 10 Environment Contest

4 August Board Meeting 11 Club Highlight

5 September DCM 12 Quarantine Service

6 Div Communication
13 Recruiting Members

7 Summer/Fall RTCs 14 Reminders

8 Virtual Fall Rally 15 Contacts

9 District Project
 Hello, everyone! I hope you all are excited to begin the
school year and start interacting with other members of Key
Club. There is a variety of upcoming events including virtual
Fall Rally, Key Leader, District Convention, and many more.

Additionally, if anyone is interested in running for LTG

next year, let me know, and I would love to share some
stories and experiences I have had!

Remember, I am always willing to answer any questions

whether it be about Key Club, college admissions, or even
about myself! Thank you and enjoy reading my September
Newsletter!

- Lexi Pereira
AUGUST BOARD MEETING
On August 23, 2020, the New Jersey District Board attended their first
hybrid board meeting!
SEPTEMBER
DIVISIONAL
COUNCIL MEETING

The August DCM was a huge success! Over 25

officers from 8 clubs joined. At least one person
from each club should try to join the next meeting
for updated information! HERE is the meeting
agenda.

SEPTEMBER 9TH AT 8:30 PM

HERE IS THE ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: DCM
DIVISION COMMUNICATION

KIWANIS MEETINGS
& Member Highlight

Scott Miller, editor of the Marine Academy of Technology and

Environmental Science's Key Club, accompanied me at two Kiwanis
meetings. We had the opportunity to introduce ourselves to the
Kiwanis Club of Greater Toms River and the Kiwanis Club of Long
Beach Island, Ship Bottom. Both clubs welcomed us and introduced
us to their members. At the Greater Toms River Kiwanis meeting,
Meika Neblett, Chief Medical Officer of Community Medical Center,
spoke about immunology and the spread of Covid-19. At the Long
Beach Island Kiwanis Meeting, Mrs. Dixon reviewed 45 years worth
of Long Beach Island Kiwanis history in celebration of 45 years as a
Kiwanis Club.

The goal of the Kiwanis Family is to help kids all over the world and
provide resources for members of their communities including Key
Clubs. They often sponsor Key Club projects and events so it is
important to bond with your club's sponsoring Kiwanis Club. If you
would like to attend a meeting, please let me know!
 SUMMER/FALL REGIONAL
TRAINING CONFERENCES
A U G U S T 2 2 , 2 0 2 0

For the first time, the New Jersey District

Board hosted a Summer Regional Training
Conference on August 22, 2020. Key
Clubbers can join a variety of workshops
which help train, educate, and motivate
officers and members of Key Club. All
workshops are very informative and are
presented by members of the New Jersey
District Board. The workshops last around
25 minutes and are open to anyone to join!

Here are a few workshops offered during

the Summer RTC:
District Project
A Guide to Canva
Time Management and Organization
Public Speaking

Fall Regional Training Conferences will be

held September 19, 20, & 26 virtually
again. If you can, make sure to join a few
workshops!
VIRTUAL FALL RALLY
Under the Sea
The 2020 Fall Rally will be held virtually this
year on October 11th due to a multitude of
concerns. Although the event will not be in
person, the New Jersey District Board is
confident the event will have an enormous
amount of attendees. There will be an array of
different keynote speakers and events for Key
Clubbers to participate in.
Create promotional materials to share with your
general members including aesthetic fliers and
social media posts. It is important to start
promoting the event and gauging interest!
When registering for the event, there will be
an option to make a donation. Here are some
fundraising ideas:
Send handwritten letters or personalized
emails to family members requesting
donations
Partner with a local restaurant to earn a
portion of their profits on a specific day
Create an online donation site for the
public to donate to
Don't forget our division mascot is a
pufferfish!
DISTRICT
PROJECT
Keeping the Garden State
Green
The New Jersey District of Key Club is
encouraging members to focus on
projects which promote environmental
awareness and protect the Earth. There
is a variety of projects in which Key
Clubbers can participate in including
beach sweeps, park cleanups, recycling
projects, and educational awareness
videos.

TO PARTICIPATE IN A
DISTRICT WIDE COMPETITION
PLEASE SEE THE NEXT PAGE!
 NEW JERSEY KEY CLUB

ENVIRONMENTAL
AWARENESS VIDEO
CONTEST
Create a 2-3 minute video promoting awareness of various

environmental topics.

Winning video will be played during the 2020 Fall Rally

for Key Clubbers across NJ
Here is the link to the complete contest criteria.

Due Date: October 1, 2020 at 11:59 p.m.

Late entries will not be considered

Any questions? Contact District Project Chairperson

Craig Mulhern at ltg3.mulhern@njkeyclub.org and

Secretary Lexi Pereira at ltg7.pereira@njkeyclub.org

Club Highlight
MATES SERVICE PROJECT

Inspired by Brick Memorial High

School's Key Club, the Marine Academy
of Technology and Environmental
Science has decided to begin collecting
bottle caps to create a mural. In support
of the District Project, members plan to
use plastic waste to create a work of art
that can be displayed in their school.

In the image above, the artist Oscar

Olivares is pictured standing in front of
a mural he created. The artist
collaborated with two groups: OkoSpiri
and Movement in Architecture.  

As soon as MATES officers and members

complete their project, I will make sure
to share it with Division 7!
 Quarantine Service
Project Ideas:
Donate new socks to the Kiwanis
Club of LBI's sock drive. Collect socks
during the school year and donate
them before December 3rd!
Organize a Thanksgiving Food drive
to donate non-perishable items to
families in need.
Participate in a TREX recycling
challenge and collect plastic waste
products.
Organize a Toy Drive with a local
church to provide Holiday gifts for
children in need.
Start planning service projects for
the school year!
There are a variety of service projects your
clubs can plan and participate in. Because
it is difficult to plan in person events or
fundraisers, consider planning a drive to
collect non-perishable items. Have a drop
off location or collection box at the front of
your school. Additionally, work with your
local Kiwanis club to see if they are
planning any fundraisers in which your
clubs can get involved with.
RECRUITING
MEMBERS
Maximize member interest by jumpstarting
the recruitment process!

As the school year begins, it is important to begin Here is a list of links to a

recruiting new members. Keep reading for more variety of helpful resources
tips and resources! provided by Key Club
International:
Begin recruiting members by creating a plan based on your
Youth Opportunities
schools reopening guidelines. If your club is virtual, plan an
information session for interested members. Inform members of Fund
the service projects and events Key Club members participate in.
Key Club Advisor Guide
Take advantage of social media, Google Classroom, or any other
form of communication your club uses. Possibly include photos Key Club Member
from previous events or fundraisers to catch the attention of Guidebook
interested members.
Trifold brochure

Additionally, share your own personal Key Club experiences with Recruitment posters
interested members. Personally, Key Club has had a huge impact Club officer training
on my own life. A few months ago, I was going through a rough
Officer Toolkit
patch in my life and my friend Grace Pluemacher, the New Jersey
District Treasurer, encouraged me to get more involved in Key Personal invitations
Club and run for LTG. Today, I could not image my life without (recruitment)
the amazing people in Key Club I have formed bonds with!
Don't forget to...

Submit the Club Monthly Report

Form by September 10th! HERE is
the link to the Google Form.

Encourage members to pay their

dues on time! Try to have all
dues paid by November 1st.

Fill out the Member Shoutout

Nomination Form! HERE is the
link to the Form.

Join the Division 7 Slack

workspace! HERE is the link to
join. This will be my primary
method of communication.
 CONTACTS
Lieutenant Governor of Division 7 Lexi Pereira
ltg7.pereira@njkeyclub.org
(848) 240-2803

District Governor Sarah Jacob District Secretary Jeremy Zoller

governor.jacob@njkeyclub.org secretary.zoller@njkeyclub.org
(732) 900-7152 (973) 901-7704

District Treasurer Grace Pluemacher District Editor Taner Drexler

treasurer.pluemacher@njkeyclub.org editor.drexler@njkeyclub.org
(732) 330-1412 (609) 342-9802

International Trustee Emma Brainard Zone Administrator Ms. Sturm

emma.brainard@keyclub.org bsturm@njkeyclub.org
(260) 330-4002

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