2022 April Iolian

APRIL 2022

THE IOLIAN Illinois-Eastern Iowa Key Club

WHAT'S GOING ON INSIDE I-I?

APRIL 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

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MEET THE 2022-2023 I-I BOARD

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"I'M NEW TO KEY CLUB. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?" P. 9 "WHAT DO ALL OF THESE ACRONYMS MEAN?"

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DCLC RECAP

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STAY IN TOUCH WITH KEY CLUB

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hello, Illinois-Eastern Iowa!

Welcome to the 2022-2023 Key Club year! As we begin this new chapter, I look forward to the opportunities that this year will bring for us: from growing membership to reactivated clubs, the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District has great potential to become the most successful it has ever been. As the past two years have shown us, every division, every club, and every member has the power to make a change in their communities- even when we feel isolated from one another. Key Club members came together through Zoom service projects, virtual fundraising events, and even simple “Thank You” emails to those who needed it most. Now, as we continue to recover from the pandemic, it is more important than ever that we draw on the strong Key Club community that we have created. We can use the skills we have acquired in the past years and gain new ones as we come together for a year better than ever.

Indeed, this can be a difficult time of the year for many; We as students spend most of their time studying for AP exams and finals, getting ready for summer internships and jobs, or even preparing for college. As a junior myself, I can attest to the fact that it is not easy to balance schoolwork with other parts of our lives. However, this is exactly why Key Club is important: while the organization serves our communities, it also provides us with peers who with similar experiences and those who give us a sense of family. So, as we all finish out our school years, I encourage you to continue serving with your club- and if you are a graduating senior, consider joining a Circle K club this fall. Not only will you better your home, school, and community, but you will grow as a person as well.

Whichever stage of your high school experience you are in, we hope that you will continue to serve and stay a member of the Kiwanis family. On behalf of the I-I District Board, welcome to the new Key Club year; we cannot wait to see the amazing service that our clubs accomplish!

Yours in Service and Always in Friendship, Riya Prasade

MEET THE 2022-2023 I-I BOARD GOVERNOR: Ella Mastin Works closely with the District Administrator to lead the I-I Board and clubs through all aspects of Key Club.

Hi I-I!!

My name is Eleanor Mastin. It is my pleasure to serve as the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District Governor for the 2022-2023 service year. Previously, I have served as a Lt. Governor, Major Emphasis Co-Chair, Club Treasurer, and Club President. Currently, I am a Junior at Joliet West High School.

Our service year needs to focus on growth. The plan I created to achieve, surpass, and conquer our goals this year is SHARE. First, "service": the foundation of our club and the reason we exist can not be ignored. We must continue to perform service that is impactful in our homes, schools, and communities.

Next, “harmony”: It is easy to forget that as Key Clubs, we are supported by our founding branch, Kiwanis, and that in turn we must support them in addition to Circle K, Builders, K-Kids, and Aktion clubs.

Third, “accessibility”: In order to give clubs the most resources possible, I will make myself the most accessible to each Key Clubber by promoting my email and Governor’s Guide Instagram as easy modes of communication in addition to installing a new “Ask the Gov” portion of the I-I website.

The most important part, “recruitment”: Each member is valuable, and the more members we can recruit, the larger scale service we can perform.

Finally, “empowerment” for each and every I-I Key Club member through our member-benefit service partner, Erika’s Lighthouse.

I am here to serve you and your clubs, so please never hesitate to reach out to me on Instagram (@iikeyclub.governorsguide) or via email (governor@iikeyclub.org).

Ella Mastin

SECRETARY: Emma Debaene

Keeps record of club and I-I Board contact information, takes minutes at all meetings, and serves as a liaison between the Governor and other Key Club members.

Hello! My name is Emma Debaene, and I am your new District Secretary! My goal for the district this service year is to facilitate clear, concise communication by aiding the redistribution of reliable contacts after the pandemic. I am so excited to serve this term and work with you all! email: secretary@iikeyclub.org

Works with the I-I Adult Board to oversee the district budget, keeps track of membership and dues, and serves as the fundraising and financial student lead of the board.

TREASURER: Avi Gogineni

Hi, I-I! My name is Avi Gogineni, and I am the District Treasurer for the 2022-2023 service year. This year, I aim to increase paid member numbers, spread awareness about dues with social media, and establish several connections with clubs around Illinois and Eastern Iowa. I cannot wait to start working and help the district! email: treasurer@iikeyclub.org

EDITOR: Riya Prasade

Creates district publications, makes resources for the board and clubs, reviews Lieutenant Governor publications, and promotes events to all Key Club members.

Hey, I-I! My name is Riya Prasade, and I am honored to serve as your District Editor this year! After two years of increased disconnect during the pandemic, I hope to use my position to bridge the gap between the district and clubs and keep members up to date on everything Key Club has to offer. I look forward to working with all of you in the upcoming months! email: editor@iikeyclub.org

STAT SEC: Sage Reagan

Keeps track of club activity, reviews monthly report forms, and helps distribute resources to clubs.

Hey, I-I! I'm Sage Reagan, and I am serving as Statistical Secretary for 2022-2023! I am incredibly excited to work with this board and know they and Key Clubbers from across the District will do amazing things! I hope to provide all clubs with resources they request in the MRF. I also plan to make the MRF as accessible and comprehensive as possible, I cannot wait to hear about all the service you do this year! email: statsec@iikeyclub.org

Oversees the I-I District’s website, solves technological issues throughout the district, and creates new virtual resources whenever needed.

Hi, I'm Parv Singhal, and I was recently appointed as the Tech Chair for 2022-2023. It's a great opportunity to work with a highly motivated team which is committed to making an impact in people's lives. I am thrilled to join this team and and am willing to make the best use of my skills. I look forward to this exciting journey while having a fantastic time! email: techchair@iikeyclub.org

TECH CHAIR: Parv Singhal

LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS Serve as a direct liaison between the executive board and individual clubs and oversee club activity at a division level.

Division 1:

Division 3/4:

Division 5/6:

Division 7:

Division 8:

Division 9 West:

Zhouqi (Anna) Shao

Marcos Chavez

Maddie Nowak

Shayna Patel

Allie O'Callaghan

Sumaiya Syed

ltg1@iikeyclub.org

ltg3-4@iikeyclub.org

ltg56@iikeyclub.org

ltg7@iikeyclub.org

ltg8@iikeyclub.org

ltg9w@iikeyclub.org

Division 9 East:

Division 10:

Division 11:

Division 12 West:

Division 12 East:

Division 13: Teyla Wendt

Katherine Klimek

Emilie Jack

Jireh Vazquez

Aldyn Olson

Jeeya Amin

ltg9e@iikeyclub.org

ltg10@iikeyclub.org

ltg11@iikeyclub.org

ltg12w@iikeyclub.org

ltg12e@iikeyclub.org

ltg13@iikeyclub.org

Division 14:

Division 15/16:

Division 17:

Division 18/19:

Division 20 East:

Division 20 West:

Thomas McComb

Alanna Vigil

Madeline Roberts

Ella Oligney-Estill

Claire Kocher

Montrell Wright

ltg14@iikeyclub.org

ltg1516@iikeyclub.org

ltg17@iikeyclub.org

ltg1819@iikeyclub.org

ltg20e@iikeyclub.org

ltg20w@iikeyclub.org

Division 21 North:

Division 21 South:

Division 22 North:

Division 22 South:

Division 23 West:

Division 24: Hope Eldrige

Sheel Parikh

Jack Ludolph

Vanessa Ng

Lauren Monk

Sohum Desai

ltg21n@iikeyclub.org

ltg21s@iikeyclub.org

ltg22n@iikeyclub.org

ltg22s@iikeyclub.org

ltg23w@iikeyclub.org

ltg24@iikeyclub.org

Division 25/27:

Division 26:

Division 28:

Division 29:

Division 30:

Division 31/34:

Sunnah Kim

Peyton Graves

Grace Kang

Maya Tolentino

Isabella Bickhaus

Megan You

ltg2527@iikeyclub.org

ltg26@iikeyclub.org

ltg28@iikeyclub.org

ltg29@iikeyclub.org

ltg30@iikeyclub.org

ltg3134@iikeyclub.org

Division 33/36: Lani Schwoebel ltg3336@iikeyclub.org

ADULT BOARD Leads the student board through all aspects of their roles and oversee the planning of district events and initiatives.

District Administrator: Paul Palazzolo zlo2022@aol.com

Region 1 Advisor: Julie Boskey reg1@iikeyclub.org

Region 2 Advisor: Geoff Vanderlin reg2@iikeyclub.org

Region 3 Advisor: Michelle Piksher reg3@iikeyclub.org

Region 4 Advisor: Susan Archer reg4@iikeyclub.org

Region 5 Advisor: Christopher Oswald reg5@iikeyclub.org

Region 6 Advisor: Jack Bristow reg6@iikeyclub.org

Region 7 Advisor: Elisa Lewis reg7@iikeyclub.org

Region 8 Advisor: Dustin Morrison reg8@iikeyclub.org

Financial Advisor: Brian Davis

Past Kiwanis Governor Advisor: Kevin McConnell

Adult Committee Member: Maria Palazzolo

"I'M NEW TO KEY CLUB. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW?" First of all, welcome! We are so excited for you to join the world’s largest service organization- from over 251,000 members spreading to 40 countries, you are sure to make an amazing impact and grow as a leader by being a member.

What is Key Club About?

This is best expressed by our motto: “Caring- Our Way of Life” and our values: Leadership, Caring, Character Building, Inclusiveness What does the “Key” in Key Club mean?

Key Club works under its parent organization, Kiwanis. Thus, the “Key” is for "Kiwanis Educates Youth."

What organizations function under Kiwanis?

The branches of Kiwanis are: K-Kids: a service organization for elementary school-aged children.

Builders Club: a service organization for middle school and junior high school aged children.

Key Club: a service organization for high school aged students. This is the largest branch of Kiwanis!

Circle-K: a service organization for college and university students.

Aktion Club: a service organization for adults with disabilities.

Kiwanis: a service organization of adults. This branch oversees all of the other branches.

"WHAT DO ALL OF THESE ACRONYMS MEAN?" In Key Club, we tend to use a lot of shortened words and phrases. So, here are some of our most common ones to help you get started!

I-I: This is our Key Club District, Illinois-Eastern Iowa, composed of over 7,500 members!

K-Fam/K-family: The group made up of Kiwanis and its sub-organizations.

DCLC: The District Convention and Leadership Conference; this is held every year in March in Springfield, IL. ICON: International Convention; this is held every summer, and the location changes every year.

MRF: The monthly report form; clubs submit this form every month to share what they have accomplished and what they need from the district.

COR: The club officer roster; clubs submit this form, consisting of a list of their officers and advisors’ contact information, once a year to help the board stay in contact with them.

FLR: Fall Leadership Rally; this is a leadership training and activity session held every fall in our district KNRF: The Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation; this organization helps provide grants to top researchers specializing in diseases of the nervous system.

DCLC RECAP Last month, we held our 71st annual District Convention and Leadership Conference! From training sessions and leadership forums to dances and a hypnotist, DCLC was a great time to improve service skills and make friendships across the district. Here's what our members thought of the weekend!

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART OF DCLC? "I loved the club and personal betterment workshops! I feel like I came home with a lot more ideas for my clubs and myself."Sydney Kuhn, Past Board Member, Sycamore High School

"As a senior, this was my first and last DCLC, which made every moment of the experience more rich. The most significant moment to me was realizing how much work my club has done over the service year as well as everything we have accomplished. After serving as president, the experience really put into perspective how much of a difference one individual can make on a club, how much of a difference one club can make on a community, and how much of a difference an entire district can make on the world. "- Ellenor Zimmerman, Club President, Dixon High School

"Advisor meetings - getting to meet other advisors and learn how they do things.

It helped me as a first year advisor."- Matthew Phillips, Club Advisor, Woodland High School

""My favorite part of attending DCLC was being able to explore more opportunities my position has to offer, and I really liked the scavenger hunt! I really enjoyed the scavenger hunt because my team was really competitive, it was for a good cause, we got 2nd place, and my very good friend was on the KNRF committee."- Audrey Bradford, Key Club Member, Mt. Zion High School

DCLC RECAP HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR DCLC EXPERIENCE? "I loved the atmosphere! Everyone was so nice and provided a great experience to come back to next year. My favorite parts were the dances and the lunches and dinners I got to spend with everyone."- Victoria Towle, Club Vice President, Limestone High School "There was an amazing atmosphere at DCLC, that was filled with happiness. I expected everything that DCLC was, amazing and a great opportunity. My favorite memory is being in the elevator with another home club member and getting asked to take pictures with a few members from another club."- Hope Eldrige, Board Member, Lasalle Peru High School "My DCLC experience was awesome to say the least. As the weekend went on, everyone became more comfortable and friendly with one another. I really enjoyed watching the hypnotist on Friday night :)"- Madeline Pitts, Club Treasurer, Columbia High School

""I enjoyed going to the different breakouts, I could then decide what I wanted to learn about."- Sue Resendiz, Club Advisor, Plainfield Central High School

""I enjoyed meeting new people. I have made many connections with people I would have never met without DCLC. Also, I enjoyed going to workshops. They were very informative and interesting."- Vanessa Ng, Board Member, Normal Community High School

DCLC RECAP FINALLY, HERE ARE SOME OF I-I'S FAVORITE MOMENTS CAPTURED AT DCLC!

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STAY IN TOUCH WITH I-I Illinois-Eastern Iowa Key Club

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