Letter from your DNE
Hey Hippos!
I hope everyone has had a great summer! The Concert in the Park series was a huge success, raising hundreds of dollars for PTP.. It was great seeing Key CLubbers from all the different schools.
We are now entering the 2023-2024 school year,. For those of you entering you senior year, college apps are coming up for many of you, so don’t forget to check out the Kiwanis scholarship!
The beginning of the school year is critical period for recruiting new members, so take this opportunity to expand your clubs and get those service hours! We’re off to great start, so let’s make this term one of the best yet!
Merrily Munchin’, Jenna Vo
International trustee Allan An has been assigned the California-Nevada-Hawaii district. The districts paired with ours which Allan An will be serving as well are the Eastern Canada District and the New York District.
In addition, Alyssa Kline from the California Nevada Hawaii District has been assigned the trustee of the New Jersey District, Georgia DIstrict, and the IllinoisEastern Iowa district.
Summer Board Training Conference took place during the end of July at the CNH district office in Rancho Cucamonga. THe district board, including LTGs and the DLT participated in workshops hosted by CNH district Executives.
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Region Training Conference (RTC) is happening soon! Mark your calendars for September 9 from 9:30AM to 2:30PM! It will be held at Del Lago Academy in Escondido, and registration will begin at 9:00 AM.
This is an important event to attend, and it is a requirement to attend Fall Rally later in November.
At RTC, there’ll be opportunities to meet members from other divisions, make friends, and build your leadership skills! The CNH District Governor Justin Kuo, MR Chair Chloe Hartanto, and MG Chair Henrina Zhang will all be in attendance.
Stay tuned for more details!
Fun Facts about
Member of the Month: Jayden Bui Officer of the Month: John Mark Pacheca
Faculty Advisor of the Month: Mr. Morgan
Kiwanis Advisor of the Month: Ms. Mebane
DLT Member of the Month: Jenna Vo Club of the Month: Canyon Hills
Olivia Crase has joined the Division Leadership team as the new Division 21 Kiwanis Family and Foundation Coordinator.
Welcome to the team!
Olivia does not have a favorite artist but her favorite band is One Direction!.
Her go to karaoke song is Love In The Dark by Adele.
Her go to boba order is passion fruit black tea.
Her favorite key club memory so far is waking up at 5am to hand out water at the marathon,
I went into the Miramar Lake Social not knowing who would show, if it would be awkward, or worse yet, if no one showed at all except myself. While definitely spread out, with three different groups of Key Clubbers hiking, the group I found myself with was very enjoyable. Members from Hoover, Clairemont, UC, and Mira Mesa all grouped together as we slowly plodded our way along the sunny path. We bonded over more than the sweltering weather though, and I am very excited to see my new friends at future division and interclub events.
Angelina Franke, Mira Mesa
In the duration of the month, UC Key Club came together with Clairemont Key Club to volunteer at the Balboa 8 Miler and the Art Walk. During the Balboa 8 Miler, our two clubs worked hard to distribute water to runners and raked areas for the runners in this 8 miler. During the art walk, we helped set up tents and participated in other various activities as well. Overall our time spent at these events were successful and were made fun with the help of our good partners, Clairemont Key Club.
Once again, Luv Michael partners with Kearny Key Club to support their cause of autism acceptance. Continuing with their digital outreach program, we now worked from the Luv Michael App. We set up fundraiser accounts, and began contacting people we knew in hopes of spreading the word of Luv Michael’s mission as well as their tasty granola, which all went back into the community to further help adults with autism. The fundraisers are still going on, and not only our school but volunteers from all over are continuing to champion for this cause. Luv Michael will always be a great partner with Kearny Key Club, and this is just one of many pushes to, “Train. Educate. Employ”.
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On August 5th, 2023, the local Key Club took charge of a vital task at the Balboa Park 8-Miler. Alongside UC, the event wasn't just about running; it was about collaboration and community. Both schools assembled in manning the water station and went above and beyond to ensure the runners' success.
With a palpable sense of excitement and nervousness, the Key Club members set up the water station at the designated 1-mile mark. With jugs of water, they completely covered the tables with beverages. They even spread another layer of cups on top of the first to ensure an adequate amount of water was available.
As the marathon kicked off, the runners eventually approached the water station. The Key Club members enthusiastically distributed drinks, offered words of encouragement, and even laughs to boost the runners' spirits. The water station became a haven of motivation, where each cup of water symbolized a shared commitment to overcoming challenges.
But the Key Club's dedication didn't end with distributing drinks. As the runners quenched their thirst and regained their energy, the volunteers transitioned to the next phase of their responsibility: cleaning up the aftermath. Empty cups were diligently collected and disposed of, ensuring the event’s environmental impact was minimized.
During this cleanup effort, the Key Club members demonstrated their adaptability and teamwork. Lacking gloves, many volunteers opted to scoop cups with leftover cardboard. Working together seamlessly, they showcased their commitment to providing hydration and creating an atmosphere of support and respect for both the runners and the environment.
Club made certain that no remaining water was wasted either, distributing water from cups onto nearby dirt, grass, and trees.
The Balboa Park 8-Miler showcased that the Key Club's role transcended simple volunteer work. The event demonstrated a drive of the runners and the Club volunteers, forging a memory of collaboration, determination, and the beauty of collective achievement.
John Mark Pacheca, Clairemont
For this month’s service, Hoover Key Club organized a highly successful canyon cleanup event in Hollywood Canyon in collaborationwiththeorganizationsSDCanyonLandsandCanyon Connections. The event aimed to make a positive impact on the local community and environment. During the cleanup, the volunteersfromHooverKeyClubfocusedonremovingnon-native plants from native habitats.This event showcased the power of community collaboration and the commitment to preserving the environment. By working together, Hoover Key Club, SD CanyonLands, Canyon Connections, and all the volunteers demonstratedtheirdedicationtorestoringthebeautyandhealth ofHollywoodCanyon.
VyNguyen,Hoover
The incoming return to school did not hinder the La Jolla High School Key Club from helping their neighboring community through a group clean up this month. We partnered with other local La-Jollans to clear debris from the Del Norte entrance of the bike path near our school. I arrived at eight with rake in hand and was promptly assigned to the mounds of dry, overgrown grasses near the edges of the trail. Within an hour the mounds of grass had become flats. The team effort and motivation of the community never fails to surprise me. Nor did it surprise the community coordinator of the event, Debbie Adams. The work inspired her to bring donuts and water bottles for the volunteers.
Cleaning up the Bike Path near our school is a great way for our club to come together and make a difference. It has become a monthly volunteering event and I have grown to recognize many of the older volunteers. By now, many of them are aware of the dedication of Key Club and their mission to help through service. Other volunteers often help clean up through partnerships with groups such as Boy Scouts or National Charity League. Volunteering side by side with members of these organizations has allowed us to spread the word about the La Jolla High Key Club with others.
Arin Berger, La Jolla