June-July Capital Key Volume 58

Capital Key

Vol. 58, Issue June/July 2013

Official Newsletter of the Capital District

Ready For ICON 2013?

Get ready to experience the nation’s capital like never before!

What’s Inside!

Giving Back To the Community

-This year’s Governor’s project

brings us back to our roots by

reminding us of the importance of service.

-Take a look inside for service opportunities, around the

District, for you and your school

DCON 2013, not just a memory!

Message from your editor, Ceyer Wakilpoor Hey guys! My name is Ceyer Wakilpoor and I am your new District Editor! I will be creating one of these online newsletters every few months, and I hope to progress the purpose of the newsletters by creating more viable and relevant topics for you Key Clubbers! Now, the biggest step in this ongoing process will be getting feedback from my beloved audience, you guys! That being said, I would love for you guys to shoot me an e-mail if you would me to feature an article or column for you; also, if any of you have any insight as to how I should organize the Capital Key and make it more relevant as a resource for everyone throughout the District; let me know Feel free to contact me at c.waki7@gmail.com

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Capital Key: June-July This year’s Governor’s project brings us back to our roots by reminding us of the importance of service.

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Volunteer centers that offer volunteer opportunities for you and your school, available all throughout the District, even throughout the summer.

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If you are going to ICON, here’s what to expect.

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DCON 2013 is not just a memory. Relive the memories, and look through all the awards and recognitions

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Seniors, you may be done with Key Club, it probably changed your life, but it doesn’t have to be over.

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2013-14 Capital District Board The new 2013-2014 Capital District Board has started the year off on a good note. Our first board meeting was significant in that we established our hopes for the year and how we should go about fulfilling our responsibilities in order to make our District stronger as a community. We all look forward to working with you guys.

In hopes of a great year, Capital District Board

Meet Your Governor!

Hello Capital District! My name is Garrett Fraino and I have the honor of serving as your 2013-14 District Governor. I currently attend Potomac Falls High School in Cascades, Virginia (Division 20C). Outside of Key Club, I am active in Boy Scouts. I also act in my school’s musicals and sing in choir.

If you ever have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to contact me at g.fraino@gmail.com. I hope you have fun this year being a Key Club member and making a difference!

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Message From Your Webmaster

Hey Capital District! My name is Angela Li and I am honored to serve as your 2013-2014 District Webmaster. I’m from Division 5A, home to UVa and some of the most historic sites in Virginia (not to mention great fried chicken). I am so excited for the upcoming year!

I wanted to share some of my hopes and dreams with you all. As District Webmaster, I want to use social media, videos and our district website to connect the district. I hope to create communication among divisions from all over the Capital District, and to unify our district behind common causes and events. But how exactly am I planning to do that?

Connect the District with social media: It’s 2013, and the Capital District is on Facebook (Capital District of Key Club International) and Twitter (@KCCrabs)! If you’re reading this, you have an account on either site, and you haven’t liked us/followed us, do it now!

Our goal is to increase the percentage of connected Capital District Key Clubbers to 70%.

And I promise that we won’t fill up your newsfeed with useless information, unless none of you have turned in your dues and we have to harass you endlessly to get them in.  Share photos and videos throughout the district: We’ve tossed around a couple of video ideas, including a quarterly “What’s Going On in the Capital District?” video, where we showcase events happening around the District. Of course, we’ll need photos from our district clubs to make that happen! We’re considering using a Flickr photostream so that any club editor in the Capital District can post photos of their club’s events. This idea is still in the works, but expect an update sometime soon!

Also, we’d like to make another promo video, along the lines of our “Call Me Maybe” video from last year. “Thrift Shop,” Capital District style? Hmm… Make the website more interactive and accessible: I’m updating the Capital District website (capitalkeyclub.org) to make it even better than it already is. I’ll add helpful resources for your clubs, improve the organization of the site so you can always find what you’re looking for, and keep the site up to date on district happenings. Ceyer and I would also like to continue the Featured Key Club of the Month and Member of the Month Awards that Minwei and Cory started last year, making the process easier with an online application form.

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d for others is a life worthwhi le.” - Einstein a life live y l n O “ Hey Key Clubbers! My name is Garrett Fraino and I am serving as your 2013-2014 District Governor. This month I wanted to talk to all of you a little bit about my Governor’s Project, which I am nicknaming “Pay It Forward.”

We are all Key Clubbers because we share the common goal of wanting to serve in our community. Sometimes as Key Clubbers, we get so caught up in fundraising that we forget Key Club is more than an organization that raises money! This club was based on “leadership through community service” and it is our duty as Key Clubbers to give back to the community! My Governor’s Project challenges each Key Club to organize three events for the 2013-14 year to benefit the community. The projects don’t have to be too complicated. Pick organizations that you would like to “adopt.” Some examples might be, but are not limited to: Hospitals Homeless Shelters Senior Center/Nursing Home Food Banks

Police Firefighters EMT

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Teachers at your local school

Once you have chosen which organizations to give back to, there are a variety of activities and service oriented projects that you can do for them. Some examples might be: Bring breakfast in for Firefighters on the weekends Run a canned food drive to benefit a food bank Do a Halloween activity/party for underprivileged youth Caroling at a Nursing Home Run a blood drive for the Red Cross Run a coat and mittens drive for children in homeless shelters

The list of possibilities are endless, just use your imagination! There is one more part to the Governor’s Project, and that is one of the three service projects that you chose to conduct have to be a new event or project that your club has never done before.

In order to track each club’s progress towards the Governor’s Project, there will be a short form on the Key Club Capital District website that I ask that you fill out. Please also send any pictures that you might have taken at the event to be used on the website. I wish you the best of luck this year and I will be keeping in touch with all of you!

Yours in Service, Garrett D. Fraino “Key Clubbers, paying it forward!”

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Volunteer Centers from around the District VIRGINIA Greater Augusta Volunteer Center Director: Cynthia Pritchard Main address: 24 Idlewood Boulevard, Suite 106 Staunton, VA 24401 Phone: 540-885-1229 Email: volunteer@unitedwayga.org Web: http://volunteergreateraugusta.org Areas Served: Augusta County and Cities of Staunton and Waynesboro

United Way of Greater Williamsburg Volunteer Center Director: Tracy Hazley Main address: 5400 Discovery Drive, Suite 104 Williamsburg, VA 23188 Phone: 757-253-2264 Fax: 757-253-2837 Email: tracy.hazley@uwgw.org Web: http://www.uwgw.org Areas Served: Williamsburg, James City, and York Counties

Hands On Greater Richmond Director: Vanessa Diamond Main address: 7501 Boulder View Drive, Suite 101 Richmond, VA 23225 Phone: 804-330-7027 Fax: 804-330-5992 Email: volunteer@handsonrva.org Web: http://www.handsonRVA.org Areas Served: Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area

Voluntary Action Center of the Prince William Area, Inc. Director: Coleen Hersson Main address: 9248 Center St Manassas, VA 20110 Phone: 703-369-5292 Fax: 703-369-5671 Email: chersson@volunteerprincewilliam.org Web: http://www.volunteerprincewilliam.org Areas Served: Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William County

HandsOn Blue Ridge Director: Alison Jorgensen Main address: 502 Campbell Ave. SW Roanoke, VA 24016 Phone: 540-985-0131 ext:502 Fax: 540-982-2935 Email: alisonj@councilofcommunityservices.org Web: http://www.councilofcommunityservices.org Areas Served: Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Craig County, Floyd County, Giles County, Montgomery County, Pulaski County, Roanoke City, Roanoke County, City of Salem Hanover County Department of Community Resources Director: Ivy Sager Main address: 12310 Washington Highway Ashland, VA 23005 Phone: 804-365-4300 Fax: 804-365-4299 Email: volunteer@co.hanover.va.us Web: http://www.HanoverVolunteers.org Areas Served: Hanover County

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Piedmont Volunteer Center Director: Jill Skelton Main address: 118 E. Piedmont Street Culpeper, VA 22701 Phone: 540-825-0317 Toll Free: 540-825-7615 Fax: 540-825-7628 Email: volunteer@piedmontunitedway.org Web: http://www.piedmontunitedway.org Areas Served: Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahannock Counties

Volunteer Alexandria Director: TBA Main address: 123 North Alfred St. Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: 703-836-2176 Fax: 703-683-1793 Email: mail@volunteeralexandria.org Web: http://www.volunteeralexandria.org/ Areas Served: Alexandria, Fairfax County Volunteer Arlington Director: Greg Castano Main address: 2100 Washington Boulevard, 3rd Floor Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 703-228-1760 Fax: 703-228-1760 Email: volunteer@arlingtonva.us Web: http://www.arlingtonva.us/volunteer Areas Served: Arlington County Volunteer Center of the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area Director: Jessica Snyder Main address: 806 East High Street Charlottesville, VA 22902 Phone: 434-972-1705 Fax: 434-972-1719 Email: jsnyder@unitedwaytja.org Web: http://www.BeAVolunteer.info Areas Served: City of Charlottesville and Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene and Nelson

VIRGINIA cont.

Volunteer Fairfax Director: Jeanne Sanders Main address: 10530 Page Ave Fairfax, VA 22030 Phone: 703-246-3460 Fax: 703-246-4662 Email: jsanders@volunteerfairfax.org Web: http://www.volunteerfairfax.org Areas Served: Fairfax County, including Falls Church, Fairfax City, Herndon, Vienna and Clifton VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Director: Kate Meechan. Interim Executive Director Main address: 400 W Olney Rd, Ste B Norfolk, VA 23507 Phone: 757-624-2400 Fax: 757-624-3618 Email: communityoutreach@volunteerhr.org Web: http://www.volunteerhr.org Areas Served: Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Isle of Wight County

Volunteer Loudoun Director: Debra Bressler Main address: 215 Depot Court SE; Mail Stop 78A Leesburg, VA 20175 Phone: 703-777-0505 Fax: 703-771-5161 Email: volunteerloudoun@loudoun.gov Web: http://www.loudoun.gov/volunteer Areas Served: Loudoun County Volunteers of Louisa Director: Pam Matthews Main address: P.O. Box 306 Louisa, VA 23093 Phone: 540-967-6095 Fax: 540-967-3633 Email: director@thevol.org Web: http://www.thevol.org Areas Served: Louisa County

Maryland Volunteer Center For Anne Arundel County, Inc. 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130 Annapolis, MD 21401 Email: info@volunteerannearundel.org Phone: 410-897-9207 Fax: 410-222-4589 Business Volunteers Unlimited and BVU’s Volunteer Central 175 W. Ostend Street.

Suite 100, Second Floor Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: 410-366-6030 Fax: 410-244-2026 Volunteer Southern Maryland College of Southern Maryland 8730 Mitchell Road La Plata, MD 20646 Phone: (301)934-7642 Fax: (301) 934-7699 E-mail: volunteer@csmd.edu United Way of Calvert County P.O. Box 560 530 Main Street Prince Frederick, MD 20678 Phone: 410-286-0100 Chesapeake Volunteer Center volunteercenter@chesapeake.edu 1-877-876-5454 Location: Chesapeake College Office of Continuing Education Economic Development Center PO Box 10 Wye Mills, MD 21679

COMMUNITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF Volunteer Harford 319 South Main Street Bel Air, MD 21014 Phone: 410.638.4444 Web: http://www.volunteerharford.org E-mail : volunteer@volunteerharford.org 10221 Wincopin Circle Columbia, MD 21044 Phone: 410.715.3172 Fax: 410.715.0845 E-mail: info@volunteerhoward.org Main Phone: 240-777-2600 Fax: 240-777-2601 Email: volunteer@montgomerycountymd.gov Address: 12900 Middlebrook Road, Suite 1600, Germantown, MD 20874 Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore 1324 Belmont Avenue | Suite 401 Salisbury, Maryland 21804 Tel: 410-742-9911 Fax: 410-742-6638 cfes@cfes.org Cyndy Howell, Volunteer Coordinator Worcester County Government Center 1 W. Market Street, Room 1310 Snow Hill, MD 21863 410.632.5656 Fax 410.632.5614

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ICON 2013 : D.C, HERE WE COME Get ready for lots of fun and excitement...... ner on n i d h t i w he week t f f o t r a t S Potomac

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For a full schedule: http://www.keyclub.org/ Libraries/Events_and_Conventions/Guide_ KeyClub_2013confirmationpacket.sflb.ashx

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ICON 2013 : A message your International Trustee, Cecelia Ferguson Greetings fellow Key Clubbers!

Key Club International Convention is right around the corner! Starting Tuesday, July 2nd, thousands of Key Club members from all the thirty three districts a part of Key Club International will gather to celebrate the end of one year of service and the start of another. In attendance, there will be members from the Pacific North West district, to the New York District, to the Texas-Oklahoma District. There will also be members from the Caribbean islands, Canada, Bahamas, and even Germany in attendance all at this one unforgettable event!

For me, International Convention holds a special place in my heart. It was until I attended International Convention the summer of my freshman year that I understood the real magnitude of Key Club International’s immense size, the cultural diversity of the members that make up our unique organization, and the endless opportunities that are accessible to every member. It was the most pivotal moment of my Key Club experience, allowing Key Club to truly come to life for me. Seeing other members cheer enthusiastically in the general session, applaud wildly for all that we have achieved as an organization, and the warm and infectious smiles that everyone gives as we trade pins and meet new friends. I left International Convention feeling motivated and awake for the first time. It was at this convention that I discovered a newfound passion for service and the reality that I can make a difference with my peers in Key Club. It was also this convention that gave me the confidence and push to run for the position of International Trustee.

Thank you for all of your dedication and time that you have given to Key Club. I sincerely hope to see all of you at the 2013 Key Club International Convention!

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ICON 2013 : Let’s get down to business Make sure you make an educated choice because “every choice you make has an end result.” ~Zig Ziglar

House of Delegates Amendment proposed by International Board of Trustees: ARTICLE IX. DISTRICTS Section 4. In order to form a new district, the proposed area must include no less than 25 active Key Clubs and no less than 375 at least 450 active Key Club members. In the event a district fails to maintain this club and membership level for three years, the Key Club International board may decertify the district by two-thirds majority vote. In such case, the International director shall provide written notice to the governor and secretary of the sponsoring Kiwanis district and the governor and administrator of the Key Club district at least 120 days prior to any meeting at which the district’s decertification shall be considered.

If you are a delegate remember to check-in 12:30 on Saturday, July 6th, at the International Ballroom Center.

For more information: http://www.keyclub.org/Libraries/Governance/Program_ KeyClub_Proposed_Amendments_ICON_2013.sflb.ashx

Elections!

Make sure everyone makes it out to the district caucus from 1:30PM - 5:30PM on July 4th. If you are a delegate you will also need to attend the nominating conference later that night from 7:30PM - 8:00PM

In order to make an educated vote, make sure to look through the Candidate’s booklet on the KCI website: http://www.keyclub.org/Libraries/Events_and_Conventions/Guide_KeyClub_2013_Key_Club_convention_candidate_booklet.sflb.ashx

One important part of the International Convention is elections. This year two of the candidates will come from the Capital District, Eric Yoon for International Trustee and Raeford Penny for International Vice President. Take a moment to take a look at their bios to learn more about the candidates you have endorsed.

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DCON 2013, Not Just a Memory!

From the inspirational keynotes to the constructive and motivational workshops, DCON 2013 left us with a lot to remember. However, that isn’t what we should take from it, we should take initiative to follow through on what we were inspired of. Those keynotes and workshops shouldn’t just leave us with memories to reminisce upon, they should be used as resources to draw open guidance and inspiration. Just as everything else in life, DCON was an experience to learn from, to help better understand what unifies Key Club, and to serve as a lesson for us. What we learned during DCON doesn’t simply have to applied to your Key Club lives but to the rest of it as well. Assuming Key Club isn’t your life (it’s okay if it is, though).

In case you missed this year’s DCON, let’s hear what some of your fellow Key Clubbers have to say about it Division 13 LTG, Keavy Baylor

District Convention is Baltimore this year was a blast! More than one thousand key clubbers gathered in one hotel to share one common interest: service. The jungle-themed ballroom shook as all the key-clubbers cheered and yelled to our Lieutenant governors on stage showing us just how much Key Club means to them. As the guest-speaker emerged on the stage, thousands of eyes gazed as he shared his amazing stories and displayed how to be a leader. He interacted and engaged with the audience leaving us in awe when he closed for the day.

The social activities included two dances at night that allowed us the chance to meet each other and make connections to other clubs in the district. Upbeat music played while break-dancers from one of the clubs performed for us. The Service show was an excellent opportunity where clubs were able to showcase their ideas and other clubs could get creative ideas for how to spark service in their club.

The workshops were events that individuals could sign up for that interest them. For example, if one would want to learn how to become a better public speaker, there was a workshop for that specific need. Key-Clubbers chose 4 workshops for the day, whether they be about getting service ideas, listening to the guest speaker or learning about how to be a better officer in your club. The leaders of these sessions were prepared and knew how to handle every question presented to them and were well equipped in their field.

District Convention was an amazing opportunity to make new connections and be able to focus on ones goals and aspirations. Not only did it focus on Key Club, but on the Key-Clubbers themselves. It taught us how to become better leaders and people. We ended the weekend with a banquet on Saturday where we could enjoy each others company, celebrate the pastlieutenant governors, and see the talents of our fellow Key-Clubbers when five acts performed in front of the entire ballroom.

This weekend helped every single clubber in the room to better not only their club, but their school, their community, and their world.

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Division 4A LTG, Emily Tu I came into my first District Convention this year, nervous and a little skeptical as to how fun this event was going to be. However, as soon as I walked into the hotel in Baltimore, I was completely taken by surprise. There were so many students, people going up and down the escalator and steps, suitcases everywhere, all kinds of spirited Key Club t-shirts, and bubbly new faces! I had no idea the convention was going to be this big. As soon the 4 other officers and I had gotten settled, we all went to the introduction ceremony, which was essentially a huge pep rally. Music was blasting, people were all dressed up for the jungle theme, and everyone was cheering. Seeing the Lieutenant Governors getting recognized and run up to the stage was exciting and helped me understand more of what my own Lieutenant Governor does for our Division 4A. When the next day arrived, I attended helpful workshops our group had chosen such as Public Speaking and How To Improve Your Key Club Meetings. The motivational speaker, Ed Gerety, also had his own workshop to discuss topics of leadership, life skills, and setting and achieving goals. His presence in the room was incredible as he made me laugh, tear up, and laugh so hard I teared up. Through his countless stories and lessons, he inspired me and hundreds of other students.

Later that night, it was at the awards ceremony where I truly understood the big picture of Key Club on a district level.

When I saw other clubs from different areas being awarded for officer positions, videos, posters, scrapbooks, etc., I began to realize how small our club is in the midst of the entire district. Back at our school, Key Club was just a club that everyone joined. No one knew about the District or International level of Key Club and how we are part of something so much greater. So, I came back from the convention motivated and determined, ready to change my own high school Key Club for the better. The first thing I need to do, become a Lieutenant Governor to inform my division of the wonderful opportunities Key Club has to offer and enlighten them about the club from a district perspective. Check!

So, here I am now, super excited for the 2013-2014 year as a proud Lieutenant Governor of Division 4A in the Capital District!

Awards One important part of DCON is the awards ceremony. It is important to recognize individuals and groups who have gone above and beyond the required duty as a Key Clubber.

Single Service Honorable Mention – Bronze Division – Eastern High School in Division 1 First Place – Bronze Division – North Carroll High School in Division 9 Honorable Mention – Silver Division – Varina High School in Division 4C First Place – Silver Division – Stonewall Jackson High School in Division 10A Honorable Mention – Gold Division – Seaford High School in Division 11A First Place – Gold Division – Southampton High School in Division 21 Platinum Division – Honorable Mention – Dulaney High School in Division 12 Platinum Division – Honorable Mention – Albemarle High School in Division 5A First Place – Platinum Division – Meade High School in Division 14

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Awards cont.

Impromptu Essay Contest Honorable Mention – Olivia Chapman – Patterson Mill High School in Division 12 Honorable Mention – Abby Kraigh – Patterson Mill High School in Division 12 First Place – Danielle Walther – James Wood High School in Division 19 Oratorical Contest Honorable Mention – Izaack Collins – North County High School in Division 14 Honorable Mention – Matt Wattendorf – Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology in Division 20D First Place – Panashe Mutombo – Patterson Mill High School in Division 12

Eliminate 1K Clubs - Recognizing clubs that have given $1000 or more to The Eliminate Project Lake Braddock Secondary High School in Division 20D Stonewall Jackson Sr High School in Division 10A Patterson Mill High School in Division 12 Patriot High School in Division 10A Albemarle High School in Division 5A Forest Park High School in Division 10A Dulaney High School in Division 12 Elimidallion Awards Mr. David Brothers – Lake Braddock Secondary School in Division 20D Mr. David Lurie – Lake Braddock Secondary School in Division 20D Bowden Saunders – District Governor

Non-Digital Poster Contest Honorable Mention – Albemarle High School in Division 5A Honorable Mention – Dulaney High School in Division 12 Second Place – ­­­­­­­­­­­­Centreville High School in Division 20B First Place – North County High School in Division 14

Most Improved Key Clubs North Carroll High School in Division 9 Patterson Mill High School in Division 12

Digital Poster Contest Honorable Mention – Seaford High School in Division 11A Honorable Mention – Stonewall Jackson High School in Division 10A Second Place – Potomac Falls High School in Division 20C First Place – James Wood High School in Division 19

Key Club of the Year Lake Braddock Secondary School in Division 20D

Video Contest Honorable Mention – James Wood High School in Division 19 Second Place – Dulaney High School in Division 12 First Place – Seaford High School in Division 11A Non-Traditional Scrapbook Contest Honorable Mention – Perry Hall High School in Division 12 Honorable Mention – Strasburg High School in Division 19 Second Place – Severna Park High School in Division 14 First Place – Patterson Mill High School in Division 12 Traditional Scrapbook Contest Honorable Mention – Seaford High School in Division 11A Honorable Mention – Dulaney High School in Division 12 Second Place – Albemarle High School in Division 5A First Place – James Wood High School in Division19 Distinguished Club Award Distinguished Level – First Place – Meade High School in Division 14 Diamond Level – Second Place – Southampton High School in Division 21 Diamond Level – First Place – Varina High School in Division 4C

Best New Club Heritage Academy in Division 9

Above & Beyond Outstanding Members Division 1 – Kristin Davis from Largo High School Division 2A – Megan Beisser from Liberty High School Division 2B – Anna Merten from Patrick Henry High School Division 3/8 – Katherine Berg from Blacksburg High School Division 4A – Kaleigh Jaeger from Deep Run High School Division 4B – Elaina Gainer from Lancaster High School Division 4C – Ellena McConnell from Varina High School Division 5A – Sarah Henderson from Albemarle High School Division 5B – Holly Reid from Waynesboro High School Division 9 – Taylor Rigsby from North Hagerstown High School Division 10A – Young Yoo from Gar-Field Senior High School Division 10B – Kara Harvey from James Monroe High School Division 11A – Courtney Michel from Seaford High School Division 11B – Andy Tran from Bohemia Manor High School Division 12 – Yejin Yoon from Dulaney High School Division 13 – Johnnie Owens from Hampton High School Division 14 – Asharib Butt from North County High School Division 15 – Hannah Welch from Pocomoke High School.

Division 16 – Hannah Foster from Cape Henry Collegiate School Division 17A – Rebecca Naimon from Montgomery Blair High School Division 17B – Ajiya Doka from Wheaton High School

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Awards cont.

Above & Beyond Outstanding Members cont.

Division 18 – Brenda Tapp from Matoaca High School Division 19 – Brooke Souders from Millbrook High School Division 20A – Emily Johnson from Thomas Edison High School Division 20B – Eunhee Cho from Centreville High School Division 20C – Garrett Fraino from Potomac Falls High School Division 20D – Allyson Biersack & Rebecca Biersack from Lake Braddock Secondary School Division 21 – Sydney Blackman from Indian River High School Division 22A – Gabriella Brooks from Northern High School Division 22B – Raeghan Steelberg from Calvert High School Division 23 – Kalen Clifton from Warhill High School Outstanding Club Editor Heidi Stone from Walkersville High School in Division 9 Outstanding Club Treasurer Hema Mannivannan from Leonardtown High School in Division 22A Outstanding Club Secretary Annika Anderson from Leonardtown High School in Division 22A Outstanding Club Vice President Angela Li from Western Albemarle High School in Division 5A Outstanding Club Presidents Patricia Bai from Dulaney High School in Division 12 Kaitlyn Yetman from Battlefield High School in Division 10A Alan Devers Outstanding Member Award Benjamin Seto from North County High School in Division 14

Robert H. Turner Capital District Kiwanis Foundation $1000 Scholarships Minwei Cao from Dulaney High School in Division 12 Kirstie Coombs from North Hagerstown High School in Division 9 Jessica Fairly from Atlee High School in Division 4C Regina Tompros from Meade Senior High School in Division 14 Esther Yoon from Centreville High School in Division 20B Robert H. Turner Capital District Kiwanis Foundation $2000 Scholarship Caroline Brigham from Great Mills High School in Division 22A Key Clubs of the Month on District Website Dulaney High School in Division 12 Lake Braddock Secondary School in Division 20D North Carroll High School in Division 9 Leonardtown High School in Division 22B Featured Key Clubbers on District Website Kaitlyn Yetman from Battlefield High School in Division 10A Greg Boehme from Forest Park High School in Division 10A Sarah Henderson from Albemarle High School in Division 5A Nadia Amdad from Towson High School in Division 12 Claudia Mui from North County High School in Division 14 Amanda Ortiz from Huntingtown High School in Division 22A

Stuart Mendelsohn Outstanding Kiwanis Advisor Award Mr. Donald Foss from the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville, Virginia in Division 5A

Outstanding District Board Member Josie Grant – Division 9 Lt. Governor

Dale Q. Larson Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award Ms. Karen Turek from Dulaney High School in Division 12

Stacey Phillips Outstanding District Board Member Grace Bampton – Division 10A Lt. Governor

Talent Contest Finalists Aishu Jayapal from Dulaney High School in Division 12 Delia Shin & Yejin Yoon from Dulaney High School in Division 12 Chris Brown from The Tome School in Division 11B Ester Yu from Centreville High School in Division 20B Calvin Collins from North Dorchester High School in Division 11A

Scott Hunter Award Mr. Justin Garrow – Zone Administrator for Divisions 11B, 12 & 14

Workshop Raffle Winners Jinney Kil from Glenelg High School in Division 14 Annette Chung from Fairfax High School in Division 20B Preston Lofgran from Broad Run High School in Division 20C Hannah Lim from Brookville High School in Division 2A Barbara Lee from Eastern High School in Division 1

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G. Harold Martin Recognitions Ms. Yvonne Holley – Past Zone Administrator for Divisions 16 & 21 Mr. Tom Murphy Past Zone Administrator for Divisions 10A & 10B Ms. Christine Semon – Past Zone Administrator for Divisions 9 & 19 Mrs. Debbie Todd – Past Zone Administrator for Divisions 5A & 5B

District Project Participation Largo High School 1 Eastern High School 1 Coolidge High School 1 Theodore Roosevelt High School Spingarn High School 1 Brookville High School 2A EC Glass High School 2A Northside High School 2B Patrick Henry High School 2B Lord Botetourt High School 2B Cave Spring High School 2B Martinsville High School 2B Staunton River High School 2B Roanoke Catholic School 2B William Fleming High School 2B Forest Park Academy 2B Deep Run High School 4A Godwin High School 4A Middlesex High School 4B Lee-Davis High School 4C Varina High School 4C Hanover High School 4C Atlee High School 4C Albemarle High School 5A Fluvanna County High School 5A Western Albemarle High School 5A Monticello High School 5A Fishburne Military School 5B Fort Defiance High School 5B Harrisonburg High School 5B Waynesboro High School 5B Francis Scott Key High School 9 Heritage Academy 9 Liberty High School 9 Linganore High School 9 Manchester Valley High School 9 Middletown High School 9 North Carroll High School 9 North Hagerstown High School 9 South Carroll High School 9 South Hagerstown High School 9 Tuscarora High School 9 Urbana High School 9 Walkersville High School 9 Westminster High School 9 Winters Mill High School 9 Battlefield High School 10A Brentsville District High School 10A Forest Park High School 10A Gar-Field High School 10A Osbourn High School 10A Osbourn Park High School 10A Patriot High School 10A Stonewall Jackson High School 10A James Monroe High School 10B Courtland High School 10B Colonial Forge High School 10B

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Patriot High School 10A Stonewall Jackson High School 10A James Monroe High School 10B Courtland High School 10B Colonial Forge High School 10B Chancellor High School 10B Stafford High School 10B North Dorchester High School 11A Sussex Technical High School 11A Seaford High School 11A Tome School 11B Elkton High School 11B Charter School of Wilmington 11B Dulaney High School 12 Patterson Mill High School 12 Towson High School 12 Perry Hall High School 12 Owings Mills High School 12 Franklin High School 12 Hereford High School 12 Carver Center 12 Hampton High School 13 Hampton Roads Academy 13 Woodside High School 13 Kecoughtan High School 13 Riiver Hill High School 14 Atholton High School 14 Glenelg High School 14 Marriotts Ridge High School 14 North County High School 14 South River High School 14 Arundel High School 14 Archbishop Spalding High School 14 Severna Park High School 14 Meade High School 14 Stephen Decatur High School 15 Delmar High School 15 Pocomoke High School 15 Landstown High School 16 Cape Henry Collegiate School 16 Ocean Lakes High School 16 Richard Montgomery High School 17A Montgomery Blair High School 17A Winston Churchill High School 17A Colonel Zadok Magruder High School 17A Walter Johnson High School 17A Rockville High School 17A James Hubert Blake High School 17B Watkins Mill High School 17B John F. Kennedy High School 17B Paint Branch High School 17B Sherwood High School 17B Wheaton High School 17B Albert Einstein High School 17B Thomas Dale High School 18 Clover Hill High School 18 Matoaca High School 18

Wheaton High School 17B Albert Einstein High School 17B Thomas Dale High School 18 Clover Hill High School 18 Matoaca High School 18 Cosby High School 18 James Wood High School 19 Millbrook High School 19 Sherando High School 19 Handley High School 19 Strasburg High School 19 West Potomac High School 20A Thomas Edison High School 20A Bishop O'Connell High School 20A Centreville High School 20B Fairfax High School 20B Oakton High School 20B Chantilly High School 20B Westfield High School 20B James Robinson High School 20B Freedom High School 20B W.T. Woodson High School 20B James Madison High School 20B Briar Woods High School 20C Potomac Falls High School 20C Heritage High School 20C Tuscarora High School 20C Broad Run High School 20C Thomas Jefferson High School 20D Annandale High School 20D Lake Braddock Secondary School 20D Marshall High School 20D West Springfield High School 20D Langley High School 20D Churchland High School 21 Grassfield High School 21 Great Bridge High School 21 Indian River High School 21 Kings Fork High School 21 Oscar F. Smith High School 21 Smithfield High School 21 Southampton High School 21 Stonebridge High School 21 Western Branch High School 21 La Plata High School 22A Northern High School 22A Huntingtown High School 22A Lackey High School 22A North Point High School 22A Calvert High School 22B Great Mills High School 22B Leonard Hall Junior Naval Academy 22B Leonardtown High School 22B Patuxent High School 22B St. Mary's Ryken Catholic High School 22B Bruton High School 23 Gloucester High School 23 Jamestown High School 23 Lafayette High School 23 Poquoson High School 23 Tabb High School 23 Walsingham Academy 23

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What Key Club Leaves Behind For seniors especially, now that the year is over, this is a time that you may think back at how Key Club has affected you, it is important to live by what you have learned, and to live by the mind set of a Key Clubber; to serve with care, leadership, inclusiveness, and character building.

What Key Club means to a former LTG When I joined Key Club, I didn't know much about it. I was confused that they didn't make keys, but I went to projects and got points as I was supposed to. I didn't know what they meant by Kiwanis Family- why would we be invited to their picnic? But the president of my school's club made me social service chair in 10th grade despite my skepticism. He knew how special the club was, and wanted me to find out for myself.

It didn't take long for me to see why Key Club was unique. It was just a group made of kids from all parts of the student body working together to better their community. Why? Just for fun. And I absolutely loved it. From there, I became Vice President, and then the Lieutenant Governor of my division of the Capital District. I wanted to use these positions to spread the word about Key Club and how life changing it can be. I could have so easily missed out on that knowledge so I made it my mission to make sure others were given the chance.

I can't express what it feels like to be a part of a service organization that is so universal. Through Key Club, I can get the same sensation I feel from helping my community by helping someone halfway around the world. I have friends and relationships that will last forever. The people I met through Key Club are the most passionate, caring, and hardworking teenagers on the planet. They restored my faith in my peers and helped me grow to become someone I can be proud of today. Key Club opened up so many doors for me and showed me that life really is what you make it. It's hard to imagine that I was once unaware of the meaning of K-family; now I can't remember what it felt like not to be a part of it.

What Key Club means to another former LTG, Karina How has Key Club changed my life? An easier question to answer would be, “how has Key Club NOT changed my life?” I joined during my freshman year of high school, on the last day possible, and it’s been the best last-minute decision of my life. I knew very little about the club in general, but I knew I wanted to be involved in community service, so this was the club to join. Back then, I had no idea how much of an impact this decision would make on the rest of my high school career and my attitude, views on life, and future goals.

I attended my first District Convention that year, and after hearing the keynote speaker and founder of the nonprofit Grassroot Soccer, Ethan Zohn, I became hooked on the idea of simply using my talents, ideas, or even just raw, undeveloped images in my mind to make an impact in the world, no matter the size. My eyes were opened to the needs of others, and my mind was opened to what I could do about it.

Still, Key Club isn’t just a club for people to get together and complete a service project every once in a while; it honestly becomes a family. I experienced this unity throughout all my years in Key Club, but especially during my senior year, serving as a Lieutenant Governor on the district board. It’s astonishing how easy it is to become inspired and motivated just from sharing ideas with a bunch of passionate teenagers and adults, but even more wonderful to see this type of group become best friends, college roommates, significant others, and mentors, all through sharing a common desire to make a difference in the world.

Being in an organization like Key Club has made me optimistic for the future of the world because of the quality of individuals that make up the club; I know these people, who in the future will still have the values and passion Key Club instilled in them, will end up becoming prominent leaders and make the world a better place. Key Club has made me more receptive to the needs of others. It has made me eager to jump into any situation and use my skills and abilities for those who cannot. It has given me a network of the most genuine, caring, and truly lifelong friends.

It has changed every part of me, and I couldn’t be happier to have had this incredible experience in my life. Key Club love forever.

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For Seniors, It Doesn’t Have To Be Over...........

CKI is the world’s premier collegiate service organization with 11,000 members on more than 500 campuses around the world. CKI’s tenets—service, leadership, and fellowship—form the backbone of the organization.

Here’s what Samantha Schneider has to say about CKI:

I was a dedicated member in Key Club for all four years. Community service and volunteering became my passion and what I decided to continue with in college through Circle K International. I have been in college for 3 years and have been very involved with CKI both on the club and district level. My college experience would not be as amazing as it has been without my involvement in CKI. I have truly made the best memories from joining CKI during my college career. I met my best friends through Circle K and wouldn’t have it any other way. It was definitely one of the best decisions I have made in college

For more info on CKI visit : http://www.circlek.org/home.aspx For more info on CKI of the Capital District visit: http://www.cdcki.org/

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