D8, Region 9 Denton High School Key Club January Newsletter

JANUARY 2018

VOLUME II | ISSUE #10

KEY CLUB

Division 8, Region 9: Denton High School January Newsletter

KEY TO...

Preventing abortion (See Pg 5)

UPCOMING Presidential Election (See Pg 8)

Table of Contents 1

Editor’s Message

2

January Quotes and Jokes

3

Winter Jokes

4

Tree Project

5

Twice As Nice

6

Kiwanis Meeting

7

SCRAP Drop In Volunteering

8

Updates

9

DCON

10 Upcoming Events

11 Contact Us

12 Social Media

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Editor’s Message

Dear fellow Key Club members, Happy new year! The new year is a fresh start. It brings opportunity. Often, with the

start of a new year comes the decision to make a change or resolution. We, sometimes, decide to change ourselves. Often, we forget what is already wonderful about ourselves.

We strive to become better, whether this is physical or mental. I believe that is good to aspire to be a better person, but we shouldn’t forget who we are/ourselves.

Additionally, don’t be too hard on yourself if you don’t follow through with your

resolution. Maybe you set the bar a little too high or maybe it isn’t time for you to reach that goal. If your goal was to win a competition, but someone else won, maybe it will benefit them more than it will you. Maybe they’ve poured their heart and soul into

achieving this. Everything happens for a reason. Don’t give up! If you work on your

resolution step by step, you’ll tackle it in no time. You’ve already taken the first step, which is to make a resolution. As Donny Osmond once said, “If you're climbing the

ladder of life, you go rung by rung, one step at a time. Don't look too far up, set your goals high but take one step at a time. Sometimes you don't think you're progressing until you step back and see how high you've really gone.”

Writing to Key-p You Informed and Serving to Make A Difference,

Kasandra Schroeder

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January Quotes & Jokes “We spend January walking through our lives room by room,

drawing up a list of work to be done,

- Albert Einstein

Maybe this year, to balance the list,

we ought to walk through the room of our lives, not looking for flaws, – Ellen Goodman

“We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The

book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is

Knock, knock Who’s there?

Scold Scold who?

Scold outside Knock, knock.

Who’s there?

Snow.

Snow who?

Snowbody.

'Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your

neighbours, and let each new year find you a better man.' - Benjamin Franklin

but for potential.”

- Edith Lovejoy Pierce

- Henry Moore

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.

cracks to be patched.

New Year's Day.”

Think in terms of the day’s resolutions not the year’s

JANUARY,

The first month of the year,

A perfect time to start all over again,

Changing energies and deserting old moods, New beginnings, new attitudes - Charmaine J Forde

January Jokes What kind of math do Snowy Owls like?

Owlgebra What do you call ten rabbits hopping backward through the snow together?

A receding hare line

How does a penguin build a Knock, knock house?

Who’s there?

Igloos it together.

Snow Snow who?

Snow use. I forgot my name again.

Where is New Years Eve so Mathematical?

Times Square What happened to the person who stole a calendar on New Year’s Eve? He got 12 months.

What’s the best New Years resolution?

1080p.

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Winter Jokes What kind of money do snowmen use in What did one snowman say to the other? the North Pole?

I couldn’t hear them, so I have snow-idea Cold cash!

Who is Frosty’s favorite Aunt?

What did the snowman have for Aunt Arctica breakfast?

What did Frosty the Snowman want as a Frosted Snowflakes career?

What do snowmen eat for dinner?

To be in snow business.

Iceberg-ers with chilly sauce What did the big furry hat say to the What is a snowman’s favorite snack? warm woolly scarf?

Ice Krispy treats “You hang around while I go on ahead.”

What is a snowman’s favorite drink?

Ice Tea What does a cyclist ride during the What happened after the snowmen got winter?

An icicle into a fight?

They gave each other the cold shoulder!

How was the snow globe feeling after What do snowmen wear on their heads? the scary story?

Ice caps A little shaken Where do snowmen go to dance?

The Snowball

Why was the snowman so sad?

Because he had a blue Christmas

What can you catch in the winter with your hands and eyes closed?

A cold.

What are the younger snowmen called? If the sun shines while it’s snowing, what should you look for?

Chill-dren Snowbows What did the snowman say to his customer?

How do you keep from getting cold feet Have an ice day during the winter?

Don’t walk around BRRRRfooted How do snowmen greet one another?

They say “Ice to meet you”

What did the one snowman say to the other?

Do you smell carrot?

Why is the slippery ice like music?

If you don’t C sharp – you’ll B flat.

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Tree Project

On Sunday, January 20, DHS Key Club had our tree service project. The location was around 1617-1643 Fort Worth Drive, just south of the train tracks. The tree had been adopted by Key Club several years ago. We decided to fix it up.

Tasks included: Trash pickup General area cleanup Potentially mulching, planting, and general sprucing up of the area We worked on the tree from 1-3PM.

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Twice As Nice Twice as Nice is a 501c3 non-profit organization that supports Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource Center and Living Choices of North Texas. Woman to Woman is located at 521 N Locust St Denton, TX 76201 They provide resources to families for free such as free ultrasounds and education classes. For every education class the family goes to, they receive a slip which they can trade in for baby items.

How to Get Involved First, you create a Better Impact profile.

Volunteers are required to attend a short Volunteer Information Meeting(VIM) before volunteering. At the VIM, you will learn more about Woman to Woman and what it does. You’ll be informed about the three different areas that you could choose volunteer. You will also fill out the volunteer application at this meeting.

The dates and times for VIMs are shown on your Better Impact account. Better Impact also allows you to sign up for the VIM you would like to attend.

Additionally, you log your hours in Better Impact.

Volunteers can ask to work in any area of the store. The volunteer coordinator mentioned, at the VIM I went to, that one of their volunteers works exclusively with baseball cards.

Areas You Can Work In Include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Accessories Baby items Books Clothing Crafts Donation Door Electronics Floor Games Home Furnishings Housewares Jewelry Movies Shoes Toys And much more

Shifts There is a morning(from 9:30AM-1:30PM) and afternoon (from 1:30-5:30PM) shift. You can work any day from Monday to Saturday. If you are unable to work the full shift or can’t make the beginning of the shift, you can work something out with the volunteer coordinator.

The volunteer coordinator, Chris Marchbanks, can be reached at chris@dentonprc.org and (940)383-3150 x319.

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Kiwanis Meeting On Wednesday, January 30, a few of the DHS officers attended the Kiwanis Meeting. The Denton Breakfast Kiwanis have meetings every Wednesday at 6:30AM at Embassy Suites. At the meeting, you receive a complimentary breakfast and get a chance to meet the amiable Kiwanis who sponsor us. Their meetings begin with pledging to the American Flag and Texas Flag, a song (we sung America the Beautiful), saying a prayer, and reciting the objects of Kiwanis.

They also have a guest speaker who changes every week. The guest speaker was Lee Allison who spoke about land development.

Upcoming Kiwanis Events: February 6: DCON Planning Meeting February 9: Adopt a Spot Cleanup Day (More info in upcoming events-See Pg) After the meeting had concluded, the DHS Officers took a group picture together.

DHS Officers In Attendance: • • • • •

Caden Young Emily Young Grace Ware Kasandra Schroeder Kate Crawford

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SCRAP Drop In Volunteering Volunteers made ribbon kits. We grouped together coordinating scraps of ribbon and felt and stored them in tennis ball containers.

Kit Themes Included: • • • • • • • • • • •

Christmas Creme & Tan Floral Jungle Lacy Modern Nature Rainbow Theatrical Valentine’s Day Vintage

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Updates YOF Grant Youth Opportunities Fund awards money to clubs with promising projects every year. We were given $850. We will be using this grant to fund the distribution of tree seedlings to students in elementary schools.

We will educate these students about the environment as well.

We also will plant several trees, particularly in Denton's newer neighborhoods.

Say "Service" Club Picture Day was Thursday, January 31.

We wore our Key Club shirts and took pictures at 3:00PM.

Elections Presidential Election Presidential debate and election will be February 5th at 4:15PM. The runner-up will become Vice President, unless running on a joint ticket.

Requirements: Intent forms and Candidate Profiles were due on January 29th(a week before the election) Election day will be recorded so that members who attend morning meetings will be able to view the election online.

Board Election The remaining board's speeches and election will be on March 5th at 4:15PM. Intent forms (required) and candidate profiles (optional) will be due the week before on February 26th.

Speeches will be 90 seconds and will also be recorded for morning meeting attendants to view online.

Election Forms Candidate Profile You will create a PDF on a standard-sized document (8.5x11, A4). On it you add your name, the position you’re running for, a photo of yourself, and your platform.

You also can add other qualifications that show how you've contributed to Key Club.

These will be shared on Classroom before elections for members to view.

Intent Forms Intent forms will include name, the position you’re seeking, and required signatures.

They also include an overview of each position's requirements.

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DCON Reasons Why You Should Attend: • It is such an enjoyable experience.

• Enduring friendships are made at DCON. • It is educational. There are several workshops and forums.

• It is enlightening. DCON shows you the big picture. You get a chance to meet with members from all over TX and OK. Every Key Club is unique, and that is demonstrated at DCON. • It is highly encouraged for officers and those considering running in March.

• Additionally, attending allows you to enter for scholarships and contests.

Different Ways to Pay Off DCON:

Partners in Crime Service.

• Payment plan around $30 a month up until DCON, minus fundraising • Fundraise to pay off/part of DCON cost (Mug sales will contribute to your balance.)

- (Cost per person will be $120. )

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 combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

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

OBJECTIVES Key Club aims to cooperate with school principals and teachers to provide high school students with invaluable experience in living and working together and to prepare them for useful citizenship.

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Upcoming Events

Date(s)

Time

Ongoing

Ongoing

Monday to Saturday

9AM-5PM

Evenings and Weekends

Flexible

Tuesday to Saturday

9AM, 11AM, 2PM

Every Saturday

Event

Location

Riding Unlimited: Equestrian Therapy

9168 T N Skiles Rd, Ponder, TX

Twice As Nice Retail Store

413 E Oak St, Denton, TX 76201

Zoie’s Place

Zoie's Place Home

Habitat for Humanity: Donation Center

1805 Cornell Ln, Denton

7:30AM or 12:00PM Habitat for Humanity: Building Home

1114 Duncan St, Denton

Every Saturday

8:30AM

Shiloh Field Community Garden

Denton Bible Church

February 1

4-7PM

SCRAP First Friday Volunteering

420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX 26701

February 5

4:15PM

Key Club Presidential Election

DHS

February 6

7PM

DCON Planning

Embassy Suites

February 6-14

Times vary

Key Club Valentines Day Fundraiser

DHS

February 7, 14, 21, 28

All Day

SCRAP Drop In Volunteering

420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX 26701

February 9

8:15-11AM

Mobile Food Pantry

First Baptist

February 9

10-11AM

Kiwanis Adopt A Spot Trash Cleanup

At the corner of Lilian Miller & Teasley

February 9

3-4PM

SCRAP New Volunteers Orientation

420 S Bell Ave, Denton, TX 26701

April 25-28

All Day

DCON

Dallas Sheraton Hotel

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Contact us.

Club President

Club Secretary

Caden Young 521770@g.dentonisd.org

Kiefer Sterzing 670902@g.dentonisd.org

"I'm excited to be your club president for the upcoming year !"

Club Vice President

Club Treasurer

Mitchell Warnock 521848@g.dentonisd.org

Club Editor

Kasandra Schroeder

Nicholas Hines 601395@g.dentonisd.org

District Governor

806329@g.dentonisd.org

Addi Duerkson governor@tokeyclub.com

Faculty Advisor

District Treasurer

Matthew Johnson mjohnson3@dentonisd.org

Kiwanis Advisor

Joe Holland joetrek1700@tokeyclub.com

Division Lieutenant Governor Sarah Spivey ltg8@tokeyclub.com

Addie Flores treasurer@tokeyclub.com

District Secretary

Bunsri Patel secretary@tokeyclub.com

District Editor

TBD editor@tokeyclub.com

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Social Media

Twitter

@dentonkeyclub

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@dentonkey to 81010

What is Key Club?

How did it start?

How does it work?

What’s Kiwanis?

Key Club International is the world’s largest student-led service organization in the world. Denton High School is the local chapter of this club of 270,000 members from 38 countries.

Our board, made up of the club officers and committee chairs, seeks out or creates service projects to address needs in the community. Our large member base helps us fulfill these needs.

Remind

The local chapter of Key Club at Denton High School has a lot of history. Key Club International was founded in 1925 based out of California. It has been adopted to stand for Kiwanis Educating Youth.

Kiwanis is the sponsoring parent organization of Key Club. It’s like Key Club for grown-ups. Our club is sponsored by Denton Breakfast Kiwanis Club, made up of community leaders in Denton.

CARING — OUR WAY OF LIFE

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