Key Club Division 16 Oasis Newsletter - May 2023

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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 world; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

Message from Your LTG Message from Your LTG

Maria Gilani Maria Gilani

Hey, hey D16Oasis Owls!

I'm Maria Gilani and I am so excited to be your Lieutenant Governor for the 2023 - 2024 term! We will have an amazing time together and I cannot wait to soar in service with you all. I look forward to seeing you all at our upcoming events and fundraisers. I will make sure that I fulfill my duties as your LTG and more. Thank you for taking the time to read the newsletter!

Owl-ways here to help, Owl-ways here to help,

Maria Gilani

Lieutenant Lieutenant Governor Governor 2023-2024 2023-2024

Welcome to Region 7

By Region Advisors Mr. Ridnor & Mrs. Larrigan

Congratulations on your great Key Club year, receiving Most Performed Service per Member, and to your Immediate Past LTG Mari for receiving the Robert F. Lucas Award of Lieutenant Governor re cognition. You deserved it. You should have heard the entire Region 7 cheering for the owls as your 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 LTGs went on stage. A huge bonding moment for all of Region 7.

On April 23rd, we officially welcomed the addition of Division 16 Oasis Owls to Region 7. I have high hopes for our newly expanded Region. With everyone working together we will make it work. The “Magnificent 7”. Home to Fall Rally South. The battle for the spirit stick will be epic. Someone from Region 7 has won it every year. I look forward to meeting more of your Owls at region events and DCON 2024.

What is ICON?

International Convention is the largest event on the Key Club calendar where you can meet Key Clubbers from around the world. Enjoy days full of useful workshops, fun, and unforgettable memories!

When: July 5th-9th

Where: Anaheim, CA

Registration Deadline: June 2nd

Special Offer

Attend for one day on July 7th for only $150.00 as a CNH Bee.

Key Club Scholarship Recipients

By IP Knight Editor Ashley Ayala

On May 18th Palmdale West Kiwanis awarded over $7,500.00 in scholarships to their sponsoring key clubbers. The following students are the awardees of $1,500.00 scholarships: IP Littlerock’s President Armando, IP Pete Knight’s 12th Grade Representative Karla, IP Pete Knight’s Editor Ashley, IP Littlerock’s Editor Luis, IP Lieutenant Governor Mari (Sara-Marie).

I had such a good time getting to watch the many awards that Kiwanis gave to students and seeing the parents going to support. They had breakfast which was great and I got to spend time with my great friend Mari Nuesca.

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Owls’ Graduates Dedications

Senior Owl, Ashlee Guardado

Home Club: Quartz Hill

Hoo was Treasurer for the 20-21 & 21-22 terms, & DLT Head Spirit Coordinator 22-23

HAIIIIII!!! This is Ashlee signing off for the last time as a member of Key Club. I’ve made so many new friends throughout my time here (who I will miss very very much) and even pushed myself out of my comfort zone on many occasions. One thing that has not changed about me is my hatred of calling people on the phone :,) Anyways, I hope you all have an amazing future because it is always shining brightly and thank you to Key Club for bringing back the old me <3333

Photo Credit: Ashlee Guardado

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Owls’ Graduates Dedications

Senior Owl, Danielle Nol

Home Club: Quartz Hill

Hoo has been a Key Club

Member from 2019-2023

Hey Owls! Being a part of this club felt like home. Being involved in my community and helping people with all our service projects has been insightful and a lot of fun. I continue to meet people and grow my skills as a leader.

My advice: Don’t be afraid to soar high and away to reach your dream. Just go for it and trust the process.

Photo Credit: Tiffani Pe

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Owls’ Graduates Dedications

Senior Owl, Mari (Sara-Marie) Nuesca Home Club: Quartz Hill Hoo was Secretary 21-22, alongside DLT Fundraiser Coordinator 21-22, & LTG 22-23.

Hoot! Hoot! My Parliament of Owls! You all make my heart soar! I am honored to have got to know so many of you my Mighty Owls.

When I joined Key Club I never knew how life changing it would be for me Key Club was the first place I was able to start using my preferred pronouns Key Club was the place where I could explore my interests in public health and service Key Club is my home You all made our division a place of creativity, service, friendships, and a safe environment where we all can be ourselves You all are the lighthouse for our community, serving with a soaring heart You all are my OASIS!

I will carry everything I learned in Key Club in my life and future endeavor I know you all will do amazing things, as I have already seen the difference you can make just in one year

To my Division Leadership Team (DLT), thank you for sticking by me You made many Know-It Owls’ resources, chants, spirit gear, and projects. From Owls After Dark to DLT After Dark I love our all day calls, lunch meet ups, and spirit gear work days. I have fell in love with each of you. Thank you for giving our division and me wings to service for our Oasis

Thiswill not be the last you see of me, key club! I hope to return as an Advisor or RA someday For now I look to the future go to form a Circle-K in my college years, in life forming a Business after school program, and thriving

Owl-ways yours, Mari-Marie (Sara-Marie) Nuesca ze/zir

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Owls’ Graduates Dedications

Senior Owl, Tiffani Pe

Senior Owl, Tiffani Pe

Home Club: Quartz Hill

Home Club: Quartz Hill

Hoo was Historian 21-22, Secretary 22-23, alongside

Hoo was Historian 21-22, Secretary 22-23, alongside

DLT Tech Editor 22-23

DLT Tech Editor 22-23

Hooty hoot, Owls!

I want to start off this message by a big “THANK YOU!”

Key Club isn’t really a club, but it HAS been key to my confidence throughout these past years. I’ve made friends, found a community, and realized that there’s nothing key-ping me from being someone who can get out there, have fun, and smile at the same time! I’ve learned a lot about the world by being a Key Clubber. I’ve learned the joy of BeanBeanBean, dog toys, cardmaking, and just how integral it is to work with others. I’ve learned how reach out, how to ask for help when needed. I’ve learned how to laugh without limits

I’ve learned that, despite being a high schooler living in the sandy lands of the Antelope Valley, that I can find a beautiful oasis just at my doorstep.

This may be one of my last times hooting to you as a purple and blue owl of the lovely oasis division, but I’ll always be full of spirit from the cherished memories I’ve made with you all. Hoot hoot! Let’s fly out there, see the world, and come back to our oasis another time

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ARTICLES ARTICLES & VISUALS & VISUALS

Spring Training Conference + April DCM

By Knight Historian Johnathan Perez

On Saturday, April 15, our division held a Spring Training Conference titled “StarWarS-TC.” We decided to have this training to further prepare new officers for their upcoming term. This was also open to members. The main reason we decided to hold this training was so we could give further guidance to club officers so they do not feel lost or overwhelmed. We shared a lot of information with them and we helped them fill out a “Term Prep Guide” my IP and I came up with together. There were also snacks and we gave them some service projects they could do at home. Overall it was a great event and I enjoyed meeting some of the 2023 - 2024 club officers in the division!

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DCON 2023 Sea of Service

DCON 2023 Sea of Service

By Luis Sandoval, Littlerock IP Editor

Our 2023 DCON experience was amazing! We learned so much for having so much fun at the same time. From dancing the night away to a service project of making leis this was an unforgettable time and bonding experience with our division, Region 7, and CNH. I highly recommend you all to attend DCON 2024, if you get the chance!

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DCON 2023 Sea of Service

CNH Awards

CNH Awards

Most Performed Service Hours

Per Member | Division 38 W. / 16 Oasis

Robert F. Lucas Mari (Sara-Marie) Nuesca

Outstanding Secretary | Kathleen Steffy

Member of the Year | Brianna Andrade

Most Improved Club | Sherman Burroughs

Membership Recognition Program

Platinum | Mari (Sara-Marie) Nuesca

Gold | Maria Gilani

Silver | Tiffani Pe & Kathleen Steffy

Bronze | Brianna Andrade, Ashley Ayala, Dulcemaria Ochoa, Ashlee Guardado, Heidy Hernandez, Danielle Nol, Karla Leonez, Rozie Papikyan, Armando Ramirez, Luis Sandoval, Amaiya Serafin, & Emily Zeng,

District Tree Kiwanis Family

District Tree Kiwanis Family

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•ShermanBurroughs

•SOAR

•Highland

Workshop by Esther Young Lim with AVPH Violence Prevention Coalition

By Immediate Past LTG Mari (Sara-Marie) Nuesca

On April 25th, Key Clubbers had the wonderful opportunity to attend Esther Young Lee’s workshop on “Know Your Rights and How to Report a Hate Crime”. This workshop was filled with rich resources, including emergency lines and Esther’s Booklet on how to document in the moment. Through this engaging workshop, our Owls learned how to react, report, and support their peers if they even experience or witness a Hate Crime.

Olive Palooza

Olive Palooza

By Danielle Nol, Quartz Hill Member

On April 28th, our owls soared in service for the the Olive Support Services, whose mission is to support and empower individuals by making accessible the abundant available resources, training, the power of collaboration, diversity, and respect, for family and community resiliency.

We volunteered at “Olive Palooza”, where many services convened for a free community event, hosting clinics of services and activities for the whole family. Our volunteers enjoyed managing the Kid’s Jumper and the Petting Zoo.

We are so proud of our owls for coming out to support their community of the Antelope Valley.

May 6th DCM

The DCM was so much fun! We were hanging out having fun listening to music while making leis for graduates in foster care. I recommend coming to the next one!!!

SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE ON SERVICE PROGRAM PROGRAM

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Division Progress

Division Fund Division Fund Goal: $200 Goal: $200

Service Hours Service Hours

y Raised y Raised Yes Initiative Yes Initiative Goal: $2,000+ Goal: $2,000+ 5,000hrs

Goal: 10,000+ Goal: 10,000+ 7,500hrs 2,500hrs

April Recognitions April Recognitions

ngratulations to our Owls for all their hard work!

Club of th Club of th Highland Highland Member of the Month Member of the Month

Ashley Ayala Ashley Ayala

Officer of the Month Officer of the Month

Joshua Villa Contreras Joshua Villa Contreras Advisor of the Month Advisor of the Month

Joanie Haynes Joanie Haynes

Kiwanis of the Month Kiwanis of the Month

Lauren Richardson Lauren Richardson

Reminders Reminders

Presidents: Recognition of the month for March due April 10th by 10pm

Secretaries: MRF for February due March 3rd by 11:59pm

Editors:

dueApril8thby10pm

District &InternationalUpdates

CNH District:

• May Issue of the Bumble Times

• Farewell to the 2022-2023 Executives & District Board

• Introducing Your 2023-2024 Executives

• Installation on April 23rd of the 2023-2024 District Board

Pages are from the May Issue of the Bumble Times by CNH’s IP DNE Joanne Do

Owlways remember to stay connected!