The Robotech Monthly
Division 38 West Newsletter Volume 3 | Issue 2 | July 2012 CNH District | Region 5 | Division 38 West
DIVISION 38 WEST Robots In This Issue
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A Letter From the Editor..…………………………...1 Shout Out……………………………………….1 Wise Words From an Alumna……………………...2 District Project: Project Jump Start………………..3
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PTP Information…………..…………………………...4 The Eliminate Project……………...………………...5 ICON Recap………………………………………..6-7 DCON 2013 Theme…………………………………..8 Club Updates……………………………………..9-11 Circle K: AVC…………………………………11 Special Spirits Dance………………………………12 Event Updates…………………………………. 13-14 Division Team Openings…..………………………15 Secretary Contact Information…………………..16 Contact Information……………………………….17
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A letter from
The Editor Hello Division 38 West! Can you believe it!? It’s already July! What have you guys been up to? Have you been enjoying your summer? Did you have a fun 4th of July? Are you ready for more service? I certainly hope you are! Our division has several special events coming up, so be ready to mark your calendars! We have a lot to cover in this issue, so stay tuned! Please enjoy reading the division newsletter and make the remainder of your summer ROBO-TASTIC! :) Until next time, Jeanie Paek 2012–2013 Division Technology Editor
Super Special Shout Out Congratulations to Division 38 West’s very own, Josef Madrigal, for being appointed our district’s SAA Chair! Josef, we wish you the best with your new position in the district!
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Wise Words
From an Alumna Hello fellow Robots! My name is Erin Reyes, HHS Key Club Member Alumna and I just wanted to take the time to tell you about my experience in Key Club. First of all, my last year in high school was the first year I joined Key Club and I definitely regret that I didn’t join sooner. At the beginning of the year, I was this shy awkward Senior who didn’t really like talking to people or liked being very social and being the one who strikes up a conversation. Being in Key Club has taught me to break out of my shell a lot and to never be afraid to be yourself, as well as love others with an open heart and to find creative ways to give back and help out the community we live in. Now, I’m a more social person, I’m not that awkward girl who just sat down at the table at general meetings and just talked to the people I knew; I am now the person who encourages others to talk come out of their shell because I know from experience what it’s like. Over the past year, I’ve made many new friends from all over the division and they have become my closest friends. Honestly, most of my favorite memories happened through this club with the many service projects we did but what can I say, I definitely had some great memories with the whole division, especially at DCON, Fall Rally, and Relay for Life! I cannot even begin to think of what my life would be like without Key Club and it’s heartbreaking that I have to let it go, knowing that I won’t be back for another year as a member. But as an alumni, I plan on coming back to help my home club and the division as often as I can. I want to give a big thank you to EVERYONE in the division for being the best ohana I’ve ever had. I love you guys a lot, especially those I’m very close with. You guys are the best! Remember to shoot for the stars and serve our community with an open heart and open arms, it’s time for you all to make a difference in the world and I believe that you guys can definitely do it! Once a Robot, ALWAYS a Robot! ♥
Erin Reyes Key Club Alum of 2012
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District Project —
Project Jump start This year starts off an amazing new project for the California-Nevada-Hawaii District: Project Jump Start. This 2-year project is geared towards providing children from ages 0-5 a jump start during the most crucial years of an infant’s life. Project Jump Start is a great way to give back to your communities and give infants the jump start they need to succeed, one baby step at a time. The potential of Division 38 West is more than enough to make an impact on our communities through Project Jump Start. Project Jump Start allows children to have a successful childhood, and to one day grow to be competent, caring leaders like each and every one of us are today. By providing this support to young children, we are giving them the opportunity to grow and become strong-willed individuals. Not only does this project affect our communities, but it goes as far as to provide a benefit to children internationally. By focusing on children’s education, health, safety, and wellbeing – we will be giving children all around the world equal opportunities to have a fresh and vibrant beginning, a jump start. Now here’s the fun part: how to get involved. Simply, by finding a project, or even better, making your own. Working with local organizations is a great way to get involved in the District Project. Even Key Club International’s service partners: UNICEF, Children’s Miracle Network, and March of Dimes support our objectives in Project Jump Start. The amounts of service projects are endless, so what are you waiting for? I’m looking forward to hearing about your club participating in Project Jump Start. By submitting articles, visuals, and a description of your project to Jeanie Paek at d38w.cnhkc.divnews@gmail.com, you have a chance to be spotlighted on the CNH Cyberkey for the whole district to see your involvement in the District Project. Subjects in any visuals you submit must sign a photo release form, which I have attached for you. Together, Division 38 West can make an impact: one baby step at a time.
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The
Pediatric Trauma Program
What is PTP? The Pediatric Trauma Program was established by the Kiwanis Cali -Nev-Ha Foundation in 1994, focusing on the needs for education and training in injury prevention and pediatric trauma. Their mission statement is Ęşto develop local projects, which will reduce the number of children in our district who are killed or injured by trauma.Ęş The leading cause of death among children ages 14 and under in the United States is pediatric trauma, or unintentional injury. Every year, more children die from easily be preventable pediatric trauma than all childhood diseases combined!
What Can I Do To Help? You can help your club and the division provide awareness and prevent pediatric trauma by making sure the community is educated on safety and any possible hazards, having a donation drive on items such as bicycle helmets and child safety seats, and much, much more! You can also assist the children that were involved in trauma by collecting items of comfort, such as stuffed animals and blankets, to donate. You can even make cards to help cheer up the children!
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Project
Eliminate
Eliminating Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus
ARE YOU READY TO HELP? A birth of a newborn is a joyous event in any lifetime. However, in 38 different countries, that amazing event can quickly turn into a tragedy. With the Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease takes the life of one baby every nine minutes — nearly 60,000 innocent babies every year. That’s 60,000 babies a year that will never grow up, play with friends, hear their mother’s laugh, or even dream about their future. A significant number of women also die due to maternal tetanus. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. Learn more about The Eliminate Project at www.TheEliminateProject.org.
Roughly $1.80 for 3 doses of tetanus vaccine Just $2 = Protection for mothers + future babies
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Recap
From July 1 to July 8, I was given the opportunity to spend a week with my fellow California-Nevada-Hawaii Key Clubbers in Orlando, Florida as a representative of Highland High School, Division 38 West, and the CaliforniaNevada-Hawaii District to the 69th Key Club International Convention. Approximately 2,000 Key Club members convene at the annual International Convention to make new friends, elect the new International Board, which includes 11 Trustees, 1 Vice President, and 1 President, and celebrate a year’s worth of service to our communities. This year’s International Convention, or ICON, was my third and last Key Club event as a Key Clubber – the experiences that I had during one week of the summer can truly be described as magical. From LAX to MCO, a 5 hour plane ride, the tension and anxiety for what would surely be one of the most memorable experiences of my life built up, and soon I found myself in the insanely hot, humid atmosphere of Orlando, home to Walt Disney World and of course, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, or Harry Potter World. The first two days of the trip were the ―tour‖ part of the CNH District Tour – we were able to venture around Universal Studios Orlando the first day, all day, and the second day we were able to explore the magical wonders of EPCOT at Walt Disney World. The Convention itself began the next day with registration and meet and greet; I am definitely privileged to say that I have been able to, through the workings of Key Club International, meet with numerous other students across the globe who also share the same passion and love for service as any other Key Clubber. At ICON, more than 30 countries are represented and sharing service projects and experiences with the other districts and countries represented is always interesting at the meet and greet event the first day. The next couple of days included 5 hours of caucus sessions, where international board hopefuls present themselves to the attendees of ICON so that they may be elected and serve as representatives of Key Club on the International level. The knowledge gained through workshops, the service fair, and the opening session were extraordinarily valuable in the sense that each bit of information shared to the attendees could be brought back to the home club and implemented on the local level. By the end of Thursday, attendees danced the night away and were able to raise thousands of dollars toward the Kiwanis global initiative to eradicate maternal and neonatal tetanus, the Eliminate Project. On Friday night, the accomplishments of the CNH District were showcased as we were the district that took home the most awards and recognitions at the international level of Key Club.
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Recap
Saturday, the final day of Convention, was when the tears began to flow for the majority of the day as attendees began to realize that ICON was coming to a close. For some, this experience was a new beginning and threshold for years of service to come in high school, and for others, like myself, this day marked the end of Key Club events as a high schooler. A bittersweet feeling from both sides, a sense of numbness overcame the body once the 5 hour session of House of Delegates, where the amendments to the Key Club International bylaws would be voted to pass or fail and the new International Board would be elected, began. The tension within the room during the session was nearly unbearable as International Trustees, District Officers, and even general members took the podium to speak their mind for or against the amendments that they supported; this is a prime example that as a delegate and as a Key Club member, each and every person has the opportunity to make a difference and an impact upon the world. Once the House of Delegates ended and it was nearing time for the final dance, 80's themed, the CaliforniaNevada-Hawaii District Bees gathered together one last time before the close of the 69th Annual International Convention and took a series of group pictures, most of them a bit derp and somewhat embarrassing. As the night came to a close, we mentally prepared ourselves for the early flights in the morning by staying up all night and telling stories of everything that happened the past week in Orlando. I slept most of the way home, having a stop in Dallas for a while before finally being able to arrive in Los Angeles, home sweet home, for plenty of more Kiwanis family adventures to come in the future. I definitely recommend any aspiring Key Clubber to attend the 70th International Convention in ICON next year if possible; next year for me will consist of plenty of new stories and experiences, but from Circle K. If anyone has any questions regarding ICON, or anything, or just needs some advice, feel free to add me on Facebook or e-mail me at cnhkc.dcon1112@gmail.com.
Philip Nguyen Immediate Past CNH District Convention Chair Past Distinguished Division 38 West Lieutenant Governor Past Outstanding Highland High School Club President
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DCON
2013 Theme
This year’s DCON theme is
A Million Waves of Service . It
is supposed to represent the ripple effect that service has on people such as a drip in the water and the ripples. The ―million‖ comes from 46,000 members, 800,000 service hours, and $154,000 for PTP.
DCON 2012
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Club
Updates
AV
Desert Sands
East Side Getting ready for the new school year; gathering for an upcoming board meeting in early August.
Highland Contacting local Kiwanis club to establish new ways to raise funds for PTP; planning a carwash for August 28th; getting ready for freshman orientation.
Lancaster In the process of organizing a meeting this weekend to discus the freshmen orientation booth; will have a board meeting in August to discus the new member promotion posters.
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Club
Updates
Little Rock
Paraclete Having a campus clean up and carwash in early-mid August; getting ready for the upcoming school year.
Pete Knight
Quartz Hill
Sherman Burroughs Working on scheduling for the upcoming school year; new member promotion
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Club
Updates
SOAR Presenting presentations on Friday to incoming freshmen to get them excited about joining Key Club.
Circle K: AVC Are you a high school graduate attending AVC this upcoming school year? Do you wish to continue being within the Key Club family? Then your solution is right here! Daniel Solis, Little Rock High School’s former Key Club president, would like to offer YOU an opportunity to carry out your wish! He is looking into the Circle K at AVC and would like to help the club grow. In order to have a functioning Circle K at AVC, they need an advisor AND committed members! If you are interested, please contact Daniel Solis at his email: daniel.solisut@gmail.com, or by phone at: 661-718-7516.
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Paraclete ’ s
Special Spirits Dance Many might wonder what goes on in the separate private school world of Paraclete High School; many Key Club members look at Paraclete and ask themselves what we have planned up our sleeves. Being the only private high school in Division 38 West, Paraclete has to make an extra effort to reach out to other schools. So, what does Paraclete do? What kinds of service events do we host? Well, the biggest service project that Paraclete puts on every year during October is the Special Spirits Dance. The Special Spirits Dance was first hosted in 2010 as an idea for the former District Project SHINE. Paraclete High School Key Club hosts a dance that is meant to reach out to those with special needs. It is put on with the understanding that many who are disabled or impaired are many times shunned from the rest of society. By hosting this dance, we not only hope to provide an environment where guests can interact with each other but also teach students about the fact that many with special needs are just like them. Last year’s Special Spirits Dance was very successful. Almost ninety percent of the general membership attended this dance while a large portion of the non-Key Club student body also volunteered. Two other schools within the division, Quartz Hill and Highland, also sent volunteers. The dance was mostly put on with donations. From the snacks and refreshments to the DJ and the decorations, everything was the product of generous students and families. Every guest that attended left with a big smile on their face telling us that they cannot wait for the next dance. The large success of the Second Special Spirits Dance was further recognized at the 2012 District Convention with the Distinguished District Project Award. So, what’s happening this year for the Special Spirits Dance? Well, as a Project Chair for this event, I am hoping to make it bigger and better than last year’s. Once the date is determined, Paraclete Key Club Board will begin working to advertise this event and make preparations. My goal is to make sure that this event is memorable for all those who attend. I hope to see many more members of Division 38 West attend this event. It is a great event to bond with others in the division while impacting the lives of those around you.
Josef Madrigal
CNH Sergeant-at-Arms Coordinator
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Event
Updates
Do you want something exciting to do during the summer? Do you want to help raise funds for PTP? Then come and hang out with the Robot family at the ice cream social! There will be water balloons, ice cream, and soda! :D It'll be a fun day to bond as a division before school starts in August. Hope you’ll come and join us!
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Event
Updates Region Training Conference (R.T.C)
RTC 2010
The date is coming up! R.T.C is OCTOBER 28th! Mingle with members within the region! R.T.C is held yearly by the current LTG in the division in conjunction with other Lt. Governors in the same region or group of regions. At R.TC. you will meet Key Club members from all the other clubs in your region and division and learn new icebreakers. You will leave this conference knowing so much more about Key Club and how to be a more effective officer and /or member. Workshops may include membership development, service projects, fundraising, member recognition, running for office, all officer workshops, District Projects, Kiwanis Family, Major Emphasis Project, and Key Club 101.
OTC 2010
Officer Training Conference (O.T.C) Meet other members and club officers at O.T.C! O.T.C is an annual training conference held by lieutenant governors for club members and officers. Here, you will be trained by LTGs including the topics of positional leadership, committee structure, how to lead meetings, and service opportunities. Attendance is highly recommended. It will be in the month of August, so be prepared to attend! The date will be announced later this month or next month.
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Division Leadership Team
Opportunities Do you want the opportunity to be a leader? Would you like to work with everyone in the division? Do you want to be even more involved in Key Club? If so, you should apply for a Task Coordinator! The Division Leadership Team is looking for two task coordinators from each school, one for PTP and another for Project Eliminate. Remember, this position is a COMMITMENT. So, do not procrastinate on assigned tasks and remember meet deadlines. ―The duties of being on the division leadership team are not anything to be taken lightly. YOU are the foundation of the division. WE must set the example for everyone else.‖ If you are considering to apply for a position, please contact our LTG, Rashika Choudhary at d38w.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com. We hope you will join the division leadership team to help unite the division!
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Secretary
Contact information
Highland: d38w.hhsec.kc@gmail.com Eastside: d38w.eshsec.kc@gmail.com Paraclete: d38w.pchsec.kc@gmail.com Sherman Burroughs: d38w.sbhsec.kc@gmail.com Little Rock: d38w.lrhsec.kc@gmail.com Desert Sands: d38w.dshsec.kc@gmail.com Palmdale: d38w.pdhsec.kc@gmail.com Soar: d38w.soarsec.kc@gmail.com AV: d38w.avhsec.kc@gmail.com
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Contact
Information Club Presidents
Regional Advisors
Division Leadership Team
Burroughs President
Ms. Jenn Skidmore
Lieutenant Governor
Daniel Villarreal
bright_eyed78@yahoo.com
dan_hco_@hotmail.com
Mrs. Alyson Palmer
Eastside President
apalmer@interact.ccsd.net
Maribel Hernandez maribel5595@yahoo.com
Rashika Choudhary d38w.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com 661-400-9094
Division Executive Assistant Cecilia Nguyen d38w.cnhkc.ea@gmail.com 661-916-2896
Division Secretary
Highland President
Ashley Beltran d38w.cnhkc.divsec@gmail.com 661-268-9263
Jannah Villaflor jannahvillaflor@gmail.com
Division Technology Editor
Lancaster President
Jeanie Paek d38w.cnhkc.divnews@gmail.com 310-999-3582
Brentyn Hewitt kiwiyanks12@aol.com Quartz Hill President Niki Bakhru musicismywrld@gmail.com
SOAR President Ashlee Davis adavis58@avc.edu
Key Club International: www.keyclub.org CNH Cyber Key: www.cnhkeyclub.org D38W Reflector: groups.google.com/group/div38w
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Division 38 West Newsletter Thank you for reading! Conclave 2012
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