Anna's Snapshot - Vol 1 Issue 3

Vol 1, Issue 3

May 2022

Anna's Snapshot The Latest News, Views and Announcements

Content

Update on my Term

Update on my Term

Hi everyone! Wow. Looking back, a lot has happened in this past month and a lot more will be happening in Key

Reminders (MRF & COR)

CKI Info

Club.

Past Events The first DCM (District Council Meeting) was held on

Summer Service

April 19th! In the meeting, I updated everyone on due dates and District activities. We also discussed matters relating specifically to our Division. Check out the

Mental Health Month

presentation here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1uZkgohxuP

New Iolian Issue

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Committees for LTGs have been decided. There are

Jones

many committees and each one is responsible for an aspect of Key Club at the District level. For example, I

Northside

am the co-chair of the KNRF (Kiwanis Neuroscience Research Foundation) where we will primarily work on

Walter Payton Whitney Young

fundraising for neurosurgeons in Illinois. The money goes towards their research on treating spina bifida.

Future Events The District June Board meeting is fast approaching. I

Contact Information

ltg1@iikeyclub.org 773-449-8178

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am quite excited to attend as I didn't have the chance to attend DCLC (District Convention Leadership Conference) earlier in the year unfortunately.

There are many races and volunteering opportunities coming our way. I hope to attend at least two of them.

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Reminders (For Club Officers) You are most likely busy with wrapping up the school year but now that AP testing is mostly over unless you have make-ups, please complete the following two tasks. Remember to reach out if you ever have any questions. If you cannot meet a certain deadline, keep me informed on the situation.

MRF (Monthly Report Form)

COR (Club Officer Report)

MRFs were due on May 10th! If you

The spring deadline was May 1st

see this and realized that either your

which has passed. However, the

school did not turn one in yet or

final deadline is September 15th,

unsure whether your school has done so, please contact the person usually responsible for filling out the form or email me (ltg1@iikeyclub.org) for

2022 which is near the beginning of the 2022-23 school year. Please plan out enough time to determine next year's board. Once it is

confirmation, or take on the

determined, fill out the COR form. responsibility and fill out the form

This is crucial for maintaining right now!

contact between clubs and the Here is the information for your convenience:

Illinois-Eastern Iowa District.

Link: https://iikiwanis.formstack.com/f orms/club_monthly_report_form

For the form, you will need each person’s phone number and non-

Reporting Period: April

school email. Here is the link:

Regional Advisor’s email:

https://iikiwanis.formstack.com/for

reg1@iikeyclub.org

ms/officer_roster_copy

LTG’s email: ltg1@iikeyclub.org

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CKI (For Graduating Seniors) What is it?

CKI stands for Circle K International. It is a student-led service organization. This is

Motto

similar to Key Club, but at the college level. Circle K is part of the Kiwanis International family, just like Key Club.

Action Items

"Live to Serve, Love to Serve"

If your college has a Circle K club, join to continue the Key Club experience. If the club is not offered at your college, consider establishing it once you get there! This could be your way of contributing to your college.

Why?

Visit https://www.circlek.org/

to learn more about CKI!

CKI offers many opportunities through service, leadership, and fellowship. You can also get the change to network and develop advocating skills.

Summer Service Hot weather and summer is already coming our way. However, the end of this school year doesn't mean the temporary end of volunteering! Find ways to continue contributing to your community throughout the summer whether that be personal projects or pre-organized events. I highly encourage you all to promote summer volunteering activities with club members.

If you're in need of ideas, check out @iikeyclubtreasurer on Instagram. Link here: https://www.instagram.com/iikeyclubtreasurer/

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Happy Mental Health Awareness Month!

New Iolian Issue Now that you're done reading through my newsletter (thanks for making it this far!), check out the April Iolian.

There tends to be a stigma around talking about mental health so people do not receive the help they

The Iolian is the District's newsletter. It is published every few months.

need. Contribute to changing this situation by advocating for greater awareness!

In the publication, you will find introductions to the 2022-23 District board, a

In addition, focus on taking care of

guide to many of the

your own mental health. This may

acronyms used in Key Club,

not have been easy with the AP tests from the past two weeks.

recounts of DCLC (District Convention Leadership Conference), and much more!

Taking time out of your busy day may be difficult and seem to be counterintuitive because you're missing out on work time and thus causing more stress. However, identify short portions of your day where you're not doing too much (e.g. during your commute, your lunch period) to do some relaxing and reflective activities such as journaling or socializing with friendly people.

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