June 2022 Newsletter | Region 3 Division 25S/31 | Volume 1 Issue 2

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The LTG's Thoughts

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Upcoming Events

Summer Service

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Partners

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Kiwanis & K-Clubs

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District Contact Info

Division Contact Info

The LTG's Thoughts...

Hey Everyone!

I hope y'all are enjoying your summer this time around! Whether you're just chilling or you're busy (I know I've been busy with marching band stuff and Key Club), I'm here to help out with anything on your mind, so please reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. The past month has been a bit slow, and I haven't heard back much from y'all, but I hope everything is going well. The date for RTC for training new officers hasn't decided upon yet by I and the other LTGs in our region, but we are planning to hold it sometime around the beginning of school to properly start off the year. As always, don't forget to hydrate in this hot weather and stay healthy out there. Oklahoma weather sure is weird!

Sincerely, Akhil Pinnapareddy

NOTE+ QUOTE

Song Recommendation: Air - Alone in Kyoto.

Alone in Kyoto is a delicate song, which some may interpret is reassuring, or rather relaxing. However, it can be agreed it is very atmospheric, filled one with a sureal sense.

“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work in hand. The sun's rays do not burn until brought to a focus.“ Alexander Graham Bell

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Updates JULY DCM It's again time for more in-depth updates and I'm here to help with any questions! As formalized at last month's DCM, the DCM for this month will be held on July 12th at 6:00 PM, and will be held on the second tuesday of every month from now on. Please contact me if any conflicts arise; I'll update you on any information if you miss it!

OFFICER ELECTIONS Just like last month, if your club has not completed elections yet, please conduct them ASAP... As soon as elections are complete, please fill out the form on the email with officer and advisor contact info.

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Summer Service Don’t forget to continue engaging in service over the summer, whether it’s just you or your whole club!

IDEAS Hosting a donation drive for items like school supplies or volunteering at the food bank

Participating in a trash cleanup or promoting environmentalism through planting trees

Helping with tutoring kids at school or helping with summer reading programs at libraries

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE GOVERNOR'S PROJECT!

Help foster a more supportive environment everywhere by participating in activities to EMPOWER THE PEOPLE!

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Collaborative Partners The Thirst Project hopes to educate the next generation by arming students with information about how they can be a part of social change, make a difference and encourage others to join in the effort.

Landscape Structures (LSI) has joined Kiwanis International as a vision partner to bring play to communities across the globe. LSI is proud to provide high-quality commercial playground equipment and planning consultation services that reflect the high degree of integrity that Kiwanis clubs expect.

Nickelodeon currently presents two major campaigns year round that encourage action in kids globally. Worldwide Day of Play reinforces Nickelodeon’s mission to make the world a more playful place by leading Play events across the country. Nickelodeon’s Get Dirty campaign seeks to educate kids, families, and teachers about what they can do to help protect the planet in a way that is mindful and fun.

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The U.S. army empowers tomorrow's leaders by offering advanced schooling for today's top careers. Not only that, programs like the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and March2Success.com allow students to go to college debt free and excell in the classroom with helpful academic resources

Up with People strives to develop a sense of social responsibility in their participants through hands on community service. Service projects are integrated into each city visited during the semester. By volunteering to meet the specific needs of each community, participants develop insight into how different cultures address social and political challenges.

Squads Abroad is a 501c3 international development organizations that provides key club members with afforbable service opportunities to volunteer virtually from home or abroad to make a meaningful impact in under-served coomunities through Health, Education, STEM or Business focused programming Kiwanis Gives Online is powered by Access Development, a team-friendly crowdfunding platform just for Key Club. It specializes in helping your club achieve its fundraising goals through a convenient turnkey online fundrasing service. Kiwanis Gives Online not only creates andmanages your entire caompaign(s), but also provides a reward to anyone making a donation.

The mission of Erika's Lighthouse is to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. This nonprofit organization encourages good mental health and strives to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Erika's Lighthouse is dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education and has resources and programs for students and educators, grades 4-12.

Want to make an impact and have fun while doing it? Looking for a service project that you can complete from the comfort of your bedroom? Key Club has partnered with Schoolhouse to bring free tutoring to thousands of learners across the world. If you're interested in learning something new, or you're interested in becoming a tutor yourself, sign up today!

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Major Emphasis

Since the 1940s, Key Clubs have worked with March of Dimes to make a positive impact in the lives of babies everywhere. Today, Kiwanis members continue that culture of service by supporting the March of Dimes all year long by hosting service projects, raising funds and educating communities about the crisis of preterm birth.

Members work together by sponsoring fundraising events and conducting service projects at their local children's hospitals. Contact your local CMN hospital and invite a representative to a club meeting to share ideas and create a partnership.

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UNICEF is the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children. Working with other United Nations bodies, governments and non-governmental organizations, UNICEF helps to provide for children’s needs in more than 150 developing countries through community-based services in primary health care, basic education and safe water and sanitation.

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K-FAMILY!

K-Kids is a service organization for students in elementary school. Students are taught to love helping oters at a young age

Builders Club, is a club for middle school/junior highstudents. Beiung the alargest service organization for this age group, Builkders Clubs help students learn teamwork and develop a servant heart

Aktion club is a club for adults with disabilities. Throuhg their love for their community, members are able to engage in service and have fun

Key Club is an international organization for students in highschool. Students learn leadership, character building, compassion, and inclusiveness through service

Circle K International is an organization for college students. By showing their love for service, CKI members strive to make the world a better place one project at a time

Kiwanis is an organization for adults who wish to helps others on a global scale.

Through almost 150,000 service projects annually, Kiwanis members dedicate their time and skills to improve the lives of children throughout the world.

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More contact Info Division 25S/31 LTG Akhil Pinnapareddy Email: ltg31@tokeyclub.com Phone (539) 215-4124 Remind: TBD

District Administrator Kenyon Black Email: administrator@tokeyclub.com

Assistant Administrator Kelly Poland Email: aaevents@tokeyclub.com

Regional Advisor Blake Roller Email: broller@outlook.com

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