FOUNTAIN VALLEY KIWIN'S | THE KEY TO KIWIN'S: SERVICE WRITTEN IN THE STARS

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS

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WELCOME

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ABOUT

WELCOME TO

CNH KIWIN’S is a district of waii. We are a student led school, and community. O leadership, caring, ohana,

HISTORY

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CHARITIES

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STRUCTURE

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KIWANIS FAMILY

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KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

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CNH KIWIN’S is the 32nd dis tal, Diamond, Emerald, Go

FALL RALLY

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Fountain Valley is part of Je Grove, Los Amigos, La Quin

DCON

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FAQ

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HOURS & FUNDRAISING

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RESOURCES

CONTACT

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SOCIAL MEDIA!

EVENTS

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O FOUNTAIN VALLEY KIWIN’S!

f Key Club International located in California, Nevada, and Haorganization that aims to promote service projects to our home, Our purpose is to enforce the KCI core values: character buiding, and inclusiveness.

2Learn, our minor emphasis is the Pediatric Trauma Program (PTPP, ct for this year is The United Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF), and well being of every child. Our preferred charities are ChilDimes, UNICEF, K-Corprs, and Project Happiness. In addition CNH with the Thirst Project, Landscape Structures, Nickelodeon, and

strict of Key Club International and consists of nine divisions: Crysoldstone, Jet, Ruby, Sapphire, and Turquoise.

et Division, which includes other schools such as Edison, Garden nta, Marina, OCSA, and Segerstrom, Go manatees!

Fountain Valley Kiwin’s text @fvkiwis to 81010 @Fountain Valley KIWIN’S

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THE HISTORY Between 1973 and 1974, daughters of a past Kiwanis District Governor Sid Smith wanted to join a service organization. Key Club was the only one existing at that time, but they weren’t able to join because it was an allmale club. Smith wanted his girls to have the same opportunities as men so he started a club called Keyettes.

The name was changed to “Keywanattes” in the mid-70s because a women’s organization on the east coast already had the rights to the name. It was through the efforts of the Cal-Nev-Ha district, Kiwanis Sponsored Youth Advisors, and high school principals that a program be made available to the young women of the community that provides the opportunities that young men had in Key Club. Today the two youth groups are co-educational.

In the beginning, Keywanettes was the fastest growing high school organization in the nation. There used to be four districts. However, the Texas district merged with the Key Club of Texas. There is only one club left in the Carolinas; being the area’s sole club, there is no district. There is no Virginia club anymore, and all these events have left one district left - California-Nevada-Hawaii. It has been the strongest and largest with over 50

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clubs (and growing) and 2,500 members.

Keywanettes became KIWIN’S when the House of Delegates convened at the 1995 Cal-Nev-Ha District Convention. KIWIN’S comes from the Otchipew language and translates to “people, men and women, working together in service.” The Cal-Nev-Ha District changed their name to dispel gender specific connotations and promote growth.

Each year, KIWIN’S holds a District Convention to promote unity within KIWIN’S and meet others who are like them: service minded teenagers.

Elections for District Officers also takes place at Convention and the new Lieutenant Governors are installed while the previous District Board is retired.

The Merge As a District of Key Club International : Keyettes, Keywanettes, KIWIN’S, and now the Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S District of Key Club International. Yes, as of April 22, 2001, our organization took yet another step in its proud history. At this year’s convention in Woodland Hills, CA, it was decided by the House of Delegates that the Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S District would now be brought under the Key

Y OF KIWIN’S Club International umbrella. While this surprising change has left many bewildered and discouraged, it’s now time that we set the record straight.

Bottom line: same great organization, plus all the perks of Key Club International. I shall explain.

Although this new title seems to make us equivalent to Key Club, in actuality, we are still, and always will be KIWIN’S clubs. We maintain essentially the same bylaws, charter, and literature, yet have just adopted many of the standards, projects, and opportunities of International. For example, as a Key Club International district, we are entitled to representation by a Trustee, who’s purpose is to inform our district of what projects and opportunities are available to us at the international level. In addition, we are entitled and fully capable of running a candidate for International Trustee, President, and/or Vice President. Our views will be represented throughout the Kiwanis International Family on a greater scale, and our opinions will be heard. Also, we are now able to participate in International projects such as raising monies for Vitamin A Deficiency, UNICEF, and other such charitable organizations. And, we are entitled to embark upon partnerships with other organizations such as the Youth

Opportunities Fund, which provides funding for us to do more costly projects, and AYUSA, a foreign exchange program that works hand in hand with the Kiwanis Family. The perks don’t stop there. With this new shift, we are all also eligible to apply for awards and scholarships offered at the International level that have never been available to us prior. Above all, this change allows our organization to be covered by International insurance, which was the main conflict for why we could no longer exist as a separate entity. Now, KIWIN’S can continue to perform community service with a smile, and rest assured that our financial status is no longer in question.

Sure, our bylaws and awards manuals are undergoing a bit of revision, and the cost of dues might raise by a few dollars. But, we are still the same organization in heart and in practice.

We all possess the initiative, drive, and overall passion to serve. And we know that no matter what our title, we will continue to provide our communities with more service hours per person than any other group in the world. Let us all take a good look at where we now stand, and then, let us continue the tradition of excellence for years to come. After all, what’s in a name?

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LIVE2LEARN WHAT IS LIVE2LEARN? Realizing the need and interest in supporting the Major Emphasis Program through hands on service, a new service initiative will be created on a two-year basis. All of the hands on service provided to children by Key Club International members can be directed to a single area of need to make a substantial impact. This service initiative directs and focuses the attention of KIWIN’S members to serve children in a specific hands-on approach.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Realizing the need and interest in supporting the Major Emphasis Program through hands on service, a new service initiative will be created on a two-year basis. All of the hands on service provided to children by Key Club International members can be directed to a single area of need to make a substantial impact. This service initiative directs and focuses the attention of KIWIN’S members to serve children in a specific hands-on approach.

U N I C E F WHAT IS UNICEF?

The United Children’s Fund (UNICEF) promotes the rights and well-being of every child, in everything we do. Together with our partners, we work in 190 countries and territories to translate that commitment into practical action, focusing special effort on reaching the most vulnerable and excluded children, to the benefit of all children, everywhere.

UNICEF was created with a distinct purpose in mind: to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. We advocate for measures to give children the best start in life, because proper care at the youngest age forms the strongest foundation for a person’s future. (via unicef.org)

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P T P

WHAT IS PEDIATRIC TRAUMA? Pediatric Trauma affects children from infancy to age nineteen. It is a result of motor vehicle accidents, physical abuse, drowning accidents, falls, and animal bites, making it the leading cause of death of children in the United States. Every year it results in sixteen million emergency visits and twenty thousand deaths.

To prevent these accidents and injuries from happening, KIWIN’S has focused on fighting Pediatric Trauma through raising funds and by increasing general awareness through education. Established in 1992, Pediatric Trauma Prevention is a main focus of KIWIN’S in conjunction with California-Nevada-Hawaii Kiwanis.

HOW CAN YOU PARTICIPATE?

Established in 1992, Pediatric Trauma Program, our Minor Emphasis, is a main focus of KIWIN’S in conjunction with Cal-Nev-Ha Kiwanis. Pediatric Trauma affects children from infancy to age nineteen. It is a result of motor vehicle accidents, physical abuse, drowning accidents, falls, and animal bites, making it the leading cause of death of children in the United States. Every year it results in sixteen million emergency visits and twenty thousand deaths. To prevent these accidents and injuries from happening, KIWIN’S has focused on fighting Pediatric Trauma through raising funds and by increasing general awareness through education.

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KIWIN’S STRUCTURE STRUCTURE It starts with YOU! Members make up a club and are the most important part of it. A board is elected/appointed based on Club Bylaws tha are updated/signed at the beginning of each year. Multiple clubs make up a division.

Multiple divisions make up a district

DIVISION

A cluster of anywhere from 1-15 clubs make up a division.

Divisions differiate based on their gems and masot animal.

One Lt. Govenor is elected between January and February and serves the division as a liason between the clubs and the district. The division also has a Divisional Leadership Team (DLT), which usually consists of Assistant Lt.G, Bulletin Editors/Technology Chairs, Treasurers, Spirit Captains, and Historians.

DISTRICT

A cluster of eight divisions make up a district. A District Adivors mentors and guides the Lt. Governor within the region.

District Executive Board led the entire district and consists of the District Governor, Secretary, Bulletin Editor, and Treasurer. They are elected during DCON. District Appointed Board is appointed through an application and interview process and is made up of the Technology, Awards and Rec, Membership Development & Education, Convention, and Kiwanis Family & Foundations Chair.

CLUB OFFICERS

EXECUTIVE BOARD Presidents, Vice Presidents, Treasurers, and Secretaries.

APPOINTED BOARD Technology Chairs, Historians, Bulletin Editors, Publicists, Activities Chairs, Committees Chairs CLASS REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEES

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KIWANIS FAMILY K-Kids

With over 36,000 members worldwide, K-Kids focus on providing opportunities for working together in service to school and community, developing leadership potential, fostering the development of strong moral character, and encouraging loyalty to the school, community, and nation. ​

Builders Club

Builders Club is the largest service organization for middle school and junior high students. They are a student-led community service organizations that operates under school regulations with over 46,000 members worldwide. Their motto is “Building Leaders” and their vision is to develop competent, capable, and caring leaders through service. Similar to Key Club, they provide members with opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership. A Builders Club is chartered with a Kiwanis Club, but can also be co-sponsored by Key Club and Circle K.

KEY CLUB

Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Members make the world a better place through service. In doing so, Key Club grows individuals as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage and developing the heart to serve.

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With the founding of Kiwanis in 1915, the Kiwanis Family has experienced steady growth over the years amongst individuals of all ages. From the founding of the high school branch of Kiwanis – Key Club – in 1925, the Kiwanis Family has expanded to all age levels. The collegiate branch, Circle K, was founded in 1951 followed by Builders Club (1975) for students in middle school, K-Kids (1998) for students in elementary school, and Aktion Club (2000) for adults with disabilities. These clubs together make up the Kiwanis Family.

CIRCLE K

Circle K International Circle K is the premiere college and university community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world.

Clubs are sponsored by a Kiwanis Club on a college or university campus. Similar to Key Club, Circle K is a self-governing organization: they elect their own officers, conduct their own meetings, and determine their own service activities. Circle K currently exists in 17 nations and holds the motto “Live to Serve, Love to Serve.”

CIRCLE K

Circle K International Circle K is the premiere college and university community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world.

Clubs are sponsored by a Kiwanis Club on a college or university campus. Similar to Key Club, Circle K is a self-governing organization: they elect their own officers, conduct their own meetings, and determine their own service activities. Circle K currently exists in 17 nations and holds the motto “Live to Serve, Love to Serve.”

KIWANIS

Kiwanis is an organization of service clubs headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are made up of approximately 8,600 clubs in 96 countries and have over 586,000 adult members. Kiwanis serves as a global organization of members dedicated to change the world, one child and one community at a time. They contribute greatly to the success of Key Club and other Service Leadership Partners, as they sponsor all the smaller branches of the Kiwanis Family. ​

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WE ARE INTERNATIONAL OUR MISSION STATEMENT Key Club is a growing organization with global reach. With 1000s of clubs in more than 38 countries, the impact of Key Club members can be felt all over the world.

WE LEARN THROUGH ACTION

High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels.

CORE VALUES

- Leadership:Leadership is grounded in humility and service to others. A true leader listens, recognizes, and empowers.

- Character building: Character is built by everyday acts of kindness, integrity and teamwork to grow stronger relationships and communities.

- Caring: Compassion for others is a cornerstone of the Key Club experience, inspiring action and service to one’s community.

- Inclusiveness: We welcome people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to join in serving and making a positive difference in our world.

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Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

OBJECTIVES

- To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.

- To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

- To promote the adoption and application of higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship and social contacts.

- To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship.

- To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service and to build better communities.

- To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will.

KEY CLUB INT

PLEDGE

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.

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FALL RALLY

WHAT IS FALL RALLY?

Fall Rally is an event where KIWIN’S members from all over California come together to raise awareness of and to support the Pediatric Trauma Program.

The Pediatric Trauma Program, commonly known as PTP, is a foundation that works to protect children from preventable injuries. It is our minor emphasis.

This term, due to COVID-19, Fall Rally was held virtually on Zoom. Jet Division won the for the second year in a row spirit stick! Yay!

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DCON

WHAT IS DISTRICT CONVENTION?

Ready for a weekend of fun leadership training and laughter? Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Key Club proudly presents District Convention 2022: Service Written in the Stars!

District Convention is a weekend-long District wide event where all 9 divisions come together for workshops, electing the new District Executive Board, awards, and SPIRIT!

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F.A.Q‘S WHAT IS KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL? Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students.

What makes Key Club so successful is the fact that it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Key Club International is sponsored by Kiwanis International. KEY is short for Kiwanis Educated Youth. As members of the Kiwanis International Family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities. ​ WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF KIWIN’S?​ To promote leadership development To cooperate with school administrators and faculty members To champion the role of service within our community To prepare for a positive, active role in society To encourage the growth and development of our peers To form meaningful and lasting relationships To nurture relationships with the Kiwanis Family ​ WHY IS KIWIN’S SPELLED WITH ALL CAPS AND AN APOSTROPHE?​ While some claim KIWIN’S is grammatically incorrect, it is always spelled this way to express our individuality and uniqueness as a club. We aren’t just any club who just “does service,” we are a club that gives back to our communities in both big and small ways, without the need of a “thank you.” ​ WHERE CAN YOU FIND KIWIN’S CLUBS?​ There are over 44 clubs scattered about California, Nevada, and Hawaii. ​ HOW MANY MEMBERS ARE PART OF KIWIN’S?​ Over 2,500 members and counting! ​ WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KIWIN’S AND KEY CLUB?​ In the 1900s, Key Club was an all male club while KIWIN’S was an all female club. Now, both clubs are coed. KIWIN’S is a smaller district with it’s own unique history and feel.

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WHY SHOULD I PAY MY DUES? Membership dues are annual fees collected to help keep our organization running. All of the money goes to serving you! Dues help pay for all sorts of things that enhance the members’ KIWIN’S experience. FV dues are $14 and can be paid any time. Paying your dues allows you to get service hours and help your community, make new friends all over California, get involved in the countless leadership opportunities, raise funds for amazing causes and organizations, make connections with Kiwanis Family, go to district events like Fall Rally and DCON, build your resume, and apply for scholarships when you are a senior.

WHAT IS THE “HOW DO YOU FEEL?” CHEER?​ This is one of our cheers! You’ll probably hear this at any KIWIN’S event.

Hey (insert name/group) Yeah?

How do you feel?

I feel good! Oh, I feel so good!

Ugh, ugh, ugh! -thrustI feel fine, all of the time!

Awooga Awooga Awooga Wooga Wooga -jumping & spinning​​​

WHAT IS THE KCI PLEDGE? ​ This is the pledge that you’ll hear at every general meeting! ​ 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 the world; and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions. -raise right hand​

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CONTACT executive board

ROGER NGUYEN - PRESIDENT fvkiwinspresident@gmail.com

NISHEILLE ESPOSO fvkiwinstreasurergmail.com

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NATALIE VU - VICE PRESIDENT fvkiwinsvicepresident@gmail.com

ANNELIESE DUONG fvkiwinsrecordingsecretarygmail.com

BRIAN PHAM fvkiwinscorrespondingsecretary@gmail.com

CONTACT appointed board

CHLOE NGUYEN - TECHNOLOGY CHAIR fvkiwinstechnologychair@gmail.com

SYDNIE SABBARESE - COMMITTEES CHAIR fvkiwinscommitteeschair@gmail.com

NOELLE NGUYEN - ACTIVITIES/SPIRIT fvkiwinsactivitieschair@gmail.com

JADYN THAN - PUBLICIST fvkiwinspublicist@gmail.com

ANGELINA NGUYEN - ACTIVITIES/SPIRIT fvkiwinsactivitieschair@gmail.com

CHAU TRAN - HISTORIAN fvkiwinshistorian@gmail.com

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