Region 5 - Division 38 West
The Owl Times
September Featuring: August DCM | Spotlight on Service
Volume 8 | Issue 5 D38W Official Newsletter | September 2017
IN THIS ISSUE... Message from your LTG.....................3 August DCM Recap...........................4 September DCM................................5 Club Updates.....................................6 Recognitions.......................................8 Spotlight on Service..........................11 Don't Forget.......................................13 DNE's Closing Letter..........................14 Stay Connected...............................15 Reminders..........................................18 Thank You..........................................19
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Message From Your LTG Hoot, hoot, Mama Owl here! My term is almost halfway over, and it is honestly so mind blowing. Our first-ever sunset DCM was an absolute success! We were able to showcase some of the most talented owls and raised $248 for the Texas-Oklahoma District, which goes straight to the relief efforts for Hurricane Harvey. Amazing job, owls. By doing this, we made a huge impact on a community in need. Fall Rally season has begun, and the owls are ready! I am very excited to spend the next two months getting the division ready to take the rally by storm. The next two months will also be very busy for Key Club as a whole! Not only is Fall Rally quickly approaching, the deadlines for division shirts and membership dues are coming up as well. I know that with all of the events that happen during fall, it will get very overwhelming, but don't forget to serve your community. Stay involved on the club and division level! I cannot wait to meet all of the new D38W members! With Wings of Service, Aubrey Gilman Division 38 West Lieutenant Governor
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AUGUST DCM: COLOR WAR
On August 20th, Key Clubbers of Division 38 West gathered at Marie Kerr Park for yet another fun DCM! As always, there were several announcements, icebreakers, and club reports; The main event, however, was the color war! Everybody was divided into 5 teams according to the colored powder they had. It seemed like everyone was having the time of their lives, laughing as they chased after their friends to throw powder at them. After the color war, new groups were formed to do a relay race. First, they'd come up with their team name and handshake/dance move. The race itself was quite unique, with tasks such as flipping a water bottle and doing a 4 man pushup! The August DCM was not only for a good time, but also a good cause. Participants paid $5 each for admission (which included a bag of colored powder) to fundraise for the Pediatric Trauma Program. This was immensely successful, bringing in over $360! Thank you to everyone who attended the DCM and made it possible to raise
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Thank you to all those that attended the September DCM to honor the victims of all of the recent natural disasters. More to come in the next issue.
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Club Updates SOAR High School This month, SOAR Key Club joined other volunteers at the tagging party to prepare for the 12th annual Antelope Vally Duck Race. Additionally, they invited the freshman to join their club at their school's Back to School BBQ Night. [Submitted by Michael Vallin]
HIghland High School The Key Clubbers of Highland held their first meeting of the school year to welcome their new and returning members. They also had impressive participation at the August DCM, with 28 of their members in attendance! [Submitted by Arieanne De Guzman]
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Quartz Hill High School Recently, QH Key Club held their first meeting and had a great turn out! In addition, members of their club went to volunteer at the AV Fairgrounds with Kiwanis. [Submitted by Aleksandra Brajanovska]
Paraclete High School Recently, Paraclete has been making efforts to recruit members. To do so, they held a fun summer social for old and prospective members, where they also held a drive for St. VIncent de Paul! Along with other schools, they helped out at the tagging party for the AV Duck Race. [Submitted by Mackenzie Fernandez] 7
Recognitions Member of the Month: Natali Josevska For the month of September, Quartz Hill chose Natali Josevska as the member of the month! As a sophomore, she has been with the Key Club ohana since the beginning of her high school years. Natali is always the first one to ask about service opportunities, and her passion towards serving brings happiness to Quartz Hill’s Key Club. She participates in almost all of our fundraisers, DCMs, and service project opportunities. Right now, Natali is very hyped about attending her 2nd fall rally! As one of the lower classmen, we cannot wait to see her accomplishments in the future! Natali is an essential member of our club, and we are excited to see her love for this organizations grow beyond the limit.
Officer of the Month: Dean Payne D38W's officer of the month is Dean Payne, one of the three spirit coordinators on the Division Leadership Team! Dean shows his passion for the club through his involvement and attitude towards the club. He always has a smile on his face during our weekly meetings, which Dean never misses. He is also an integral part of the DLT and we appreciate all the work he has done to support his friends. Whether he is leading a spirit session or introducing Key Clubbers to each other through an ice breaker, Dean's immense effort has left a huge impact on our ohana and we hope to see his role in this organization grow.
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Faculty Advisor of the Month: Ms. Kaitlin Huerta Ms. Huerta is always supportive, kind, encouraging, and helpful in everything we do! She generously gives up her classroom and her time to hold numerous meetings, and she is always quick to respond to our requests and concerns. Ms. Huerta is also a great example of servant leadership for her members and students to look up to!
Kiwanis Advisor of the Month: Mr. Richard Olmstead
Mr. Olmstead is always a reliable adult for Paraclete to turn to when questions or concerns arise. This month, he was very timely about responding to concerns about chaperones for the DCM. Additionally, he helped guide Paraclete through the process of being a Duck Buddy, which was new to all of Paraclete's members. Overall, Mr. Olmstead is supportive, caring, trustworthy, and definitely deserving of recognition! 9
Spotlight on Service October Focus: Pediatric Trauma Program
The Pediatric Trauma Program develops local projects that reduce the number of children killed or injured by trauma, helping all children live hoppy, healthy, and safe lives.
Event Ideas: Decorating Bicycle Helmets: Decorating bicycle helmets is a great way to bring families together. Children can create playful designs on their helmets so that they will like wearing them.
Glow Stick Distribution: Walk around on Halloween with glow sticks and hand them out to children. They will make the children visible as they cross the streets from house to house. 10
FundraisINg Ideas: Lemonade Stand: Since a majority of CNH is hot and sunny, have a lemonade stand at your local park or beach! Make sure to inform people that you are raising money for PTP and what it’s all about! All you need is a table and some lemonade. Boba Fundraiser: A fun fundraiser that many clubs and divisions hold is boba fundraisers! Contact your local boba shop to set up a fundraiser and donate proceeds towards the Pediatric Trauma Program. Pie Smash: This is a fun fundraiser where members can pie officers! This fundraiser is easy for both clubs and division! Get some empty pie trays and fill them with whip cream! Have members donate 2-6 dollars towards the cause. Written by the CNH Service Projects Committee
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Don't Forget.... ✓ Sign up for the pre-order
sheet for spirit packs NOW on d38w@weebly.com! ✓ Dues are $11.50 this year! Clubs can start paying dues on October 1st! ✓ Your club must have chaperones at every event that meet a 1:12 adult to member ratio!
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DNE's Closing Message Hey Owls! I hope you’ve all been having the most amazing September! I’m so glad that you all had a blast at the September Sunset Jam and that we were able to fundraise so much money for Hurricane Harvey. All of the natural disasters that have been going on around the world are extremely saddening, and I’m happy that the Owls were able to contribute in some way. You should all be proud of yourselves for doing what you do best: coming together as a division and making a difference in the community. Thank you all for always being ready to lend a helping hand, whether it is here in the Antelope Valley or anywhere in the world. I'll see you all very soon! Until next time, Owls! ~ Mariah Hernandez Division News Editor
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Stay Connected!
Instagram @d38wkeyclub
Remind Text @d38owls to 81010
Snapchat @d38west
Twitter @D38Wkeyclub
Facebook Division 38 West
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Stay Connected! DLT Contact Information Lieutenant Governor Aubrey Gilman d38w.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com
Executive Assistant: Division Specialist Jade Phoreman d38w.ea.cnhkc@gmail.com
Executive Assistant: Secretary Audrey Limb d38w.divsec.cnhkc@gmail.com
Executive Assistant: Member Relations Miwa Tucker d38w.cnhkc.ea@gmail.com
Spirit Coordinator Raven Santos 180939@students.avhsd.org
Spirit Coordinator Dean Payne deandeanpayne@gmail.com
Spirit Coordinator Kevin Flores 183772@students.avhsd.org
Fundraiser Coordinator Eric Corona 179497@students.avhsd.org
Service Project Coordinator Hannah Ban hnhban@gmail.com
Division Social Media Coordinator Cynthia Ayala 183257@students.avhsd.org
Division News Editor Mariah Hernandez d38w.cnhkc.divtech@gmail.com
Division Tech Editor Breanna Potenciano 182699@students.avhsd.org 15
Stay Connected! DLT Contact Information Desert Sands Charter High School Madison Miller madi.jo133@gmail.com
Eastside High School Natalie Nguyen nguyennatalie09@gmail.com (661) 264-6326
Highland High School Carinne Mae De Leon 180409@students.avhsd.org
Lancaster High School Miguel Mendez mr.grayson14@gmail.com (661) 390-6684
Littlerock High School Alison Menjivar ally.menjivar@gmail.com (661) 418-8523
Palmdale High School Andrea Vilchis 193419@students.avhsd.org (661) 237-8656
Paraclete High School Jade Phoreman phoremanj19@avphs.net (661) 802-9934
Pete Knight High School Gabriela Casillejo castillejogabriela@gmail.com (661) 450-7717
Quartz Hill High School Yejin (Julia) Ban banyj819@gmail.com (661) 317-5303
SOAR High School Emelie Quintero 154769@students.avhsd.org (661) 522-0013
The Palmdale Aerospace Academy Sabrina Rashid sabrinarashid149@yahoo.com (661) 361-5011
Sherman Burroughs High School Not Available 16
Reminders ◆ Presidents: BEE sure to submit your MOTM
report before 6pm on the 18th! ◆ Tech Editors: BEE sure to submit your articles and visuals before 6pm on the 10th! ◆ Secretaries: BEE sure to submit your MRF's before 6pm on the 1st!
Online Resources:
◆ Division Website: http:// d38w.weebly.com ◆ CNH District Website: http:// www.cnhkeyclub.org ◆ District Newsletter: http:// www.cnhkeyclub.org/news/newsletters ◆ Key Club International Website: http:// www.keyclub.org/home.aspx
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Thank you for reading! OFFICIAL DIVISION 38 WEST NEWSLETTER September 2017
Highland High School's Key Club at the August DCM
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