KEY CLUB MISSION
Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
KEY CLUB 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 God; and to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
Hey Keyuties!
Iamsoexcited to be back and seeing your faces filling D12 for ourin-personmeetings again! If you are new to the club and thisisyour first time reading the newsletter, welcome! I hope youenjoy your time in Key Club and stay a member for the rest ofyour highschool career (and maybe even through Circle K if youmet our guest speaker Kristen Carpio). I’ve been a membersince June 2021, and it is insane to me how quickly theseyearshave flown by.
August wasnot only a huge prep month for our Key Club boardto comeback to school, but also for teachers we helpedfor service events at elementary schools (read more on pgs.8 & 11) likeFox and Roosevelt! In honor of school starting again, thetheme of this month’s newsletter is a chalkboard ☺ RTCand FRN were recently announced, and I’m definitely goingtotry making room in my schedule so I can go. The first fournewfreshman members who sign up for RTC will get to go for free -theearly bird gets the worm! Find more info on pg. 21. Seeyou soon!
Hi Key Clubbers,
Happy first monthof school! Ihope youguyshavebeenadjustingwell to your newclasses and clubs. Remembernottostressouttoomuch and to take timefor yourself inbetweenhomeworkand extracurriculars!
In August, ourclub held manyZoom eventssomemberswouldbeable to earn servicehours from anywhere, suchasJokeBookMakingfor Hospitality Homes and Cardz forKidz.Wealsohadkeycommunity events such astheFamily Campout andVictorianDays.Additionally, Carlmonthelped teachers setuptheirclassroomsatFoxandRoosevelt Elementary,which aligns withthe AugustSOSP,Children’sEducation. This month,wealso hosted theAugustDivisionCouncilMeeting,which was ahuge success with 40+ attendees.KeyClubberscreatedstress ballsthat werelater donatedtoCarlmont’sStudentsOfferingSupport (SOS) program,and the divisionraised$82forPTP.CarlmontKeyClub also heldits firstclub meeting of theyear,thefirstbobafundraiser (where over $400was raised),and thestart-of-the-yearicecream social.
Thank youto everyone who attendedanyeventsthismonth!Anda specialshout-out to all of the freshmenwhovisitedourboothat Freshman Fair and showed uptoour clubmeeting.Reminderthat committee and freshman directorapplicationsarebothcurrentlyopen, and will close ina couple of weeks, soremembertogetthose applications insoon! Have a great restofyourday.
Addya Agarwal Best, Addya Agarwal 2024-2025 President 819297@seq.org
spotlight on service program
WHAT IS SOSP?
SOSP stands for Spotlight on Service Program. Every month, we have a different organization that we direct our service projects towards.
In order to promote the CNH (California, Nevada, Hawaii) district goals of service, CNH focuses on a different theme for service each month! By fundraising, volunteering, and hosting events, clubs are able to support and participate in the CNH Spotlight on Service Program Focus.
Children’s Education
Throughout August, we have been working on Children’s Education and fundraising for the Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) throughout this month. Some events from this month that align with the SOSP are helping teachers at Roosevelt Elementary and Fox Elementary before school, and making bookmarks for incarcerated juveniles at the Liberation Library.
9 volunteers for 20.167 hours
At the Fox Elementary School event on August 8th, Key Clubbers were able to give back to the community by aiding teachers in their back-to-school prep. We helped set up classrooms, make photocopies, put up wall decorations, and inflate sports equipment. Generally, providing help in whatever way was needed. This was a very positive experience, as many of us had actually attended Fox as kids, so it was a full-circle moment for sure. The staff members were all super friendly, and it was a nice way to help out. I hope this becomes an annual event, and I will definitely attend again in the future!
Article written by Lia Frazita, ‘27
6 volunteers for 9 hours
Joke Book Making for Hospitality Homes took place on Thursday, August 8th, over Zoom and was a great opportunity to make some joke books for patients in hospitality homes. Hospitality Homes is an organization that works to match out-of-town patients with medical housing during their treatment in Boston. For this event, I folded pieces of paper to create mini joke books and then wrote some jokes inside. I also added some fun, colorful drawings to go with the jokes. I had a great time making these joke books, and I hope they can help bring smiles to someone's day!
Article written by Sanvi Adusumilli,
‘25
The Family Campout was on Friday, August 9th, and it was a great way to help people of the San Carlos community bond during a fun, family-andfriend-oriented event. At the event, I helped keep the place clean, moved equipment, and lead kids through activities. I also got to set up what was needed for the movie portion of the event. Overall, my experience was super positive, as I got to hang out with other Key Clubbers from Carlmont while enjoying the friendly ambiance of the campout. It’s a great event that I would definitely recommend to all Key Clubbers as well!
Article written by Naomi Hsu, ‘26
4 volunteers for 9 hours
Helping teachers at Roosevelt Elementary School on Saturday, August 10th, was a remarkable way to give assistance to teachers in Roosevelt Elementary School. We had a great time helping teachers and recalling childhood memories while volunteering! We helped teachers one by one by placing one member to one teacher. I organized kids’ library books by categories and replaced the bookshelves. After that, I renewed the sticker boards by taking off more than 150 stickers on it. I was so grateful to help teachers at Roosevelt Elementary School. I was happy that I could help children by assisting teachers. I hope kids will like the brandnew colorful bookshelves!
Article written by Jiwon Kim,
‘27
5 volunteers for 10 hours
The Making Soul Boxes event took place on Saturday, August 10th. To help the Soul Box Project, we folded origami boxes and decorated them with messages and designs to honor the lives lost to gun violence. I thought this activity was both a little solemn but calming, as I was reminded of the victims and the emotional impact of gun violence. We sent our finished boxes to a Soul Box Project Branch to be displayed at an exhibit, and I hope it helps raise more awareness about this issue.
Article written by Sophia Fu, ‘26
5 volunteers for 7.75 hours
The Bookmarks for Liberation Library event was on August 11th and it was an amazing opportunity to channel our inner artist while helping our community! We created bookmarks with motivational messages and fun designs in hopes of uplifting incarcerated youth. I really enjoyed this event because it was a great way to destress while doing our part to help people in need. I would encourage everyone to participate in this event in the future!
Article written by Jennifer Luo, ‘25
5 volunteers for 11.5 hours
The Redwood Shores Annual Levee Cleanup on August 24th was a community event at which participants worked together to clean up Mariner Park and the surrounding area. When we arrived, we were given trash bags, vests to wear, and tools to pick up trash. Then, we set out, the majority of us in groups, to gather litter throughout Mariner Park. We walked around Mariner Park while talking and picking up trash. I had a lot of fun and also got to know some new people. I would love to do it again next year, and I think it’s a great opportunity for anyone to connect with their community.
Article written by Elena
Winterson,
‘28
7 volunteers for 9.5 hours
The Cardz for Kids event on Tuesday, August 27, was a virtual meeting where KEY Club members created cards for people around the world to brighten their spirits. At the event, members had options to create cards for pediatric patients, seniors, military members, or in Spanish. We met on Zoom and each made 1-2 cards in the span of 2 hours. Looking at the reactions of some recipients in the Cardz for Kidz YouTube, I can see that these cards can really brighten the days of children whose lives seem grim when confined in the hospital. This was one of those activities that is counted as volunteer work but is also quite enjoyable. We got to use our creativity to craft fun, beautiful cards.
Article written by Zane Razzak, ‘28
D34C AUGUS
division council meeting
The August Division Council Meeting (DCM) on August 25th, with 40+ attendees, was a great way to meet other Key Clubbers from the division and contribute to the community! At this event, we created stress balls that were donated to Carlmont’s Students Offering Support program to help students who are struggling with their mental health. Carlmont Key Club also hosted a division fundraiser for the Pediatric Trauma Program, by offering a slice of pizza to everyone who donated $5 to the program and eventually raising $82. Overall, I loved getting to know other Key Clubbers and working
with them to make a difference in our schools and community. I highly encourage other Key Clubbers to attend the monthly DCMs in the future!
Article written by Addya Agarwal,
‘27
MEMBEROF HE M NO recognition
Jiwon Kim
Jiwon is new to the club, but has been volunteering a lot and is super friendly, extremely active and has participated at the division level.
Sanvi is our club treasurer. She has been on top of her job and trained a new board member over the summer.
Sanvi Adusumilli
Naomi Hsu
THE M
HTNO
Naomi is one of the club vice presidents. She has been very organized and on top of things in all of her committees, even during a busy summer.
APPLICATIONS/RENEWALS ARE STILL OPEN!
To become a member or renew, you must:
• fill out the Membership Application/Renewal form • pay your club dues ($25 new, $20 returning) • complete 3 hours of service!
CLUB GOALS
943.86/3,800
1,092.06/2,000 10/110
Gold
Camille Ching
Lindsay Wong
Daniela Cuadros
Addya Agarwal
Anaya Goradia
Jiwon Kim
Silver
Thea Geylani
Maya Belomaina
Bronze Lia Frazita
Kathleen Lin
Sanvi Adusumilli
Sophia Fu Umi Tomita
Zane Razzak
Elena Winterson
Jennifer Luo
HOW TO EARN STICKER AWARDS:
Bronze: 4 hours of service in 1 month
Reward: 1 Sanmatic Laptop Vinyl Sticker
Silver: 6 hours of service in 1 month
Reward: 3 Sanmatic Laptop Vinyl Stickers
Gold: 8 hours of service in 1 month
Reward: 5 Sanmatic Laptop Vinyl Stickers
points system
This is a reward system used by the division to encourage clubs to submit their work on time and gain more spirit and participation!
MRF SUBMISSION
3rd of every month = 20 pts
5th of every month = 15 pts
*club secretaries
DIVISION WIDE
SERVICE ATTENDANCE
10 pts per member
15 pts per advisor
LTG & DNE CHALLENGES
CLUB SUMMARIES
3rd of every month = 10 pts
5th of every month = 5 pts
*club officers
DCM ATTENDANCE
5 pts per member
15 pts per advisor
last day of every month = 5 pts each
*found on div newsletter
DISTRICT EVENTS
ATTENDANCE
5 pts per member
REGION EVENTS ATTENDANCE
5 pts per member
FUNDS RAISED $10=1 pt
SOSP SUBMISSION
15 pts per submission
ARTICLES AND VISUALS
3rd of every month = 10 pts
5th of every month = 5 pts
*3-5 sentences per article (article)
*candid pics preferred (visual)
SUBMIT ARTICLES HERE!
You can help earn! Club officers submit
870.42/3,000
957.62/3,000
Members are at the top because they are the FOUNDATION of Key Club
A club is made of MEMBERS.
A division is made of several CLUBS in the same area.
A district is made of DIVISIONS within its respective states/nation.
Key Club International is made of its 33 DISTRICTS.
MEMBERS CLUB DIVISION DISTRICT
Here are some commonly used acronyms used at club and division events!
CNH or Cal-Nev-Ha: California-Nevada-Hawai’i District
D: Division (We are Division 34 Central)
DCM: Division Council meeting
DCON: District Convention
DLT: Division/District Leadership Team
DNE: Division Newsletter Editor
EA: Executive Assistant
FRN: Fall Rally North
**Come to FRN 2024! Find more info on pg. 21.
ICON: International Convention
KCTC: Key Club Training Conference
LTG: Lieutenant Governor
MRP: Member Recognition Program
**Find more information on pg. 18.
PTP: Pediatric Trauma Program
R: Region (We are Region 17)
RTC: Region Training Conference
**Join us at RTC 2024! Find more info on pg. 21.
SAA Captain: Sergeant At Arms Captain
**If you attend DCON 2025, you’ll have a chance to become the SAA for our club.
SOSP: Spotlight On Service Program
PRESIDENT
Addya Agarwal 819297@seq.org
Sara Wilkinson 813700@seq.org
Sanvi Adusumilli 811793@seq.org
Camille Ching 812551@seq.org
Lizzie Cruz 813439@seq.org
Tala Youssef 811873@seq.org
Anaya Goradia 819257@seq.org
Daniela Cuadros 816277@seq.org
Umi Tomita 811918@seq.org
Cricket Lee 813543@seq.org
Jennifer Luo 814104@seq.org
Matthew Miskelly mmiskelly@seq.org
Naomi Hsu 816120@seq.org
Lindsay Wong 811863@seq.org
Katelyn Ye 811869@seq.org
Thea Geylani 817950@seq.org
Jasmine Gee 816190@seq.org
Jone Ng 819474@seq.org
Melody Chen d34c.ltg@cnhkeyclub.org
Steve Beckwith frenchkey2@gmail.com
