July 2024 Newsletter by karinabeatriz3

THE KEY FACTOR

EDITOR'S NOTE

Helloguys,

Summerisending,andwhileusstudentsare gettingbackintotheswingofthings,theworldis too.

TheOlympicsisanamazingwayforathletesto showcasetalentandforusfanstofeelprideand givesupporttothosewedon’tknowonapersonal level.Volunteeringshouldbetheexactsameway, providingahelpinghandtoourcommunityeven ifwearenotknown.

Wecanmakewavesonepointatatime.

-Sincerely,Karina<3

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ThroughoutmyexperiencewithinKeyClub,I’vefoundthemanyhoursdedicatedtothisclubas momentsandmemoriesofenlightenmentandjoy.Ithasofferedmenumerousopportunitiesto volunteeralongsidemyfriendsandservevariouspartsofmycommunity ThroughKeyClub,Ihave metindividualsImightnothaveencounteredotherwise,andthesefriendshipshavebecomehighly valuabletome.Theseexperienceshavebeenextremelyfulfilling,andtheyhavebroadenedmy perspectiveonthevaluesofwhichIholddear.

Key Club and all that it stands for has also rewarded me in aspects beyond new relationships formed.Ithasbroughtmetobeattentivetotheneedsofmycommunityandhelpdevelopskillsthat I thought were never necessary. In each passing moment, I can’t help but realize that the implications of caring and community expand beyond the outreaches of my relationships. I find every interaction and project to be a pathfinder in a journey to build my character and take on leadershipinavarietyofways.

Withthediversecatalogofprojectsavailable,I’vefoundmyselfmoreinclinedtomeetandinteract withpeoplefromvastlydifferentbackgroundsandethnicities. AmongtheserviceprojectsIhave participatedin,severalstandoutasmyfavorites,includingSoccerConcessions,GivingField,and theWalktoEndAlzheimer's Theseprojectshaveallowedmetocontributetomycommunityin diverseandmeaningfulways,andIcanseeandfeeltheimpactofmyeffortsasIengageinthese activities.ThemanyfriendsandexperiencesIhavegainedthroughKeyClubhavebeenagreat additiontotheimpactthatIfeelIcannowmake

Thus,KeyClubhasprovedtobemorethanjustaclubtome;itisanorganizationtowhichIdedicate timebecauseitallowsmetopositivelyimpactmycommunityinawaythatisbothbeneficialand enjoyable.MyfavoriteaspectofKeyClubisthatthroughvolunteering,Icangivebacktomy communityandbringsmilestopeople'sfaces.This,inturn,providesaleveloffulfillmentthatis unparalleled ItisthisuniquesenseoffulfillmentthatmakesKeyClubsuchavaluableandiconic organization,notonlytomebutalsototheorganizationswepartnerwithandthecommunity memberswhobenefitfromourservice.

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Recently,Ihadthepleasureofstartingatennisclinicasavolunteerinitiative.Overtwoweeks,Ilearnedofboth therewardingandchallengingaspectsoftheclinicasourschool’steamcateredtoaround70children,offering themachancetolearntenniswhileengagingininteractiveandfunactivities.Ourproject’sgoalswereto introducetennistoacommunitywhowerenewtothesport,makingtennisaccessibletothosefromall backgrounds,andinstillingpassionforthesportamongthechildren. Eventhoughourvolunteerscamefromawiderangeofskilllevels,regardlessoftheirlevel,everyvolunteer playedanimportantroleintheclinic'ssuccess.Somevolunteersassistedkidswithpracticingtheirswingby feedingballs.Otherswereresponsibleforpickingupthescatteredballs—tasksthat,eventhoughmundaneat times,werevitalformaintainingtheflowofthesessions. Eventhen,theclinicwasn'tjustaboutdrillsandpractice.Weincorporatedavarietyofgames,suchasrelayraces andPac-Mantag,asafunwaytoengagethechildrenintoimprovingtheiragility,coordination,andteamwork skills.Aspopularastheywere,theyprovidedabreakfromthestructuredtennisdrillsandallowedthekidsto perceivethesportinalighterandmoreplayfulatmosphere.

Oneofourprimarygoalswastoexpandtennistoallpartsofourcommunity.Ourregistrationformsrecorded that70%oftheparticipatingchildrencamefromhouseholdsoflowersocioeconomicstatus.Theemphasisof thisstatisticstandsbytheveryprincipleofcommunity. Byprovidingthisopportunity,wewereabletobreak downeconomicbarriersandshowthattennisisasportforall,notjustthosewhocanaffordprivatelessonsor clubmemberships.

However,runningtheclinicalsopresentedmanychallenges.Managingchildrenmeantthatwewould encounterafewunrulyandconfusedkids. Althoughourpatiencewastested,ourproblem-solvingskillsgrew almostexponentially.Theseskillsandmomentsofinteractionprovidedvaluablelearningexperiencesforboth thevolunteersandthechildren.Byremainingencouragingandpatient,weallowedthechildrentoimproveat theirownsteadypaces.

AllcorevaluesofKeyClub,fromleadershiptocharacterbuildingtoservice,wereessentialinrunningourclinic. Everyaspectoftheproject,fromtheinitialplanningtothefinalsession,werecreatedtoembodythesevalues. Ourcharacterswerestrengthenedthroughthechallengeswefacedandovercame.Ourcommitmenttoservice wasprioritizedattheheartoftheclinic—bringingthejoyoftennistoasmanychildrenaspossible.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

PROJECTS:

●SomeOtherPlace:1155McFaddinAvenue(gated,white-tan buildingwithgreenroof;enterthroughthereddoor)

Every3rdSaturdayofthemonth(9-11AM)

Saturday, July20th,August17th

●GivingField:2895LibertySt.

Every2ndSaturdayofthemonth(9AM-12PM)

FIELD

Saturday, July 13th,August10th

●SummerTennisClinic:6475CollegeSt,Beaumont,TX77707

Session1dates:July8th,9th,10th,11th(MondaytoThursday)

Session2dates:July15th,16th,17th,18th

Twoshifts-9to10:30AM;10:30AMto12:00PM

●VolunteeringatChristusSt.ElizabethHospital-APPLICATION PACKETSAVAILABLENOW

OrientationDates: July8th,allat3:30PM

●SwimMeet:BISDNatatorium5250BayouWillowParkway, Beaumont,TX77705.

Saturday,August17th

From8:30until1:30pm

GOVERNOR

THE PROJECT:

The Governor's Project "Minds in Motion" aims to promote and foster comprehensive academic and personal growth. It encourages individuals to expand their knowledge, prioritize mental health and well-being, and pursue their passions through community service. Key Club is not just about volunteering; it also focuses on personal development as servant leaders. By participating in "Minds in Motion," members can lead by example in their schools and communities, managing their own stress and well-being while also assisting their peers in recognizing the importance of mental health alongside academic commitments. This project is integral to reinforcing Key Club International's core values of leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness because it advocates the idea that true leadership stems not only from guiding others but also from nurturing oneself. This initiative seeks to create a supportive environment across our District that inspires students to achieve a balanced approach to learning and living, ensuring that all servant leaders are empowered to thrive in every aspect of their life.

KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL PREFERRED CHARITIES

UNICEFistheonlyorganizationoftheUnitedNations dedicatedexclusivelytochildren.WorkingwithotherUnited Nationsbodies,governmentsandnon-governmental organizations,UNICEFhelpstoprovideforchildren’sneeds inmorethan150developingcountriesthroughcommunitybasedservicesinprimaryhealthcare,basiceducationand safewaterandsanitation.

ThirstProjecthopestoeducatethenextgenerationby armingstudentswithinformationabouthowtheycanbe apartofsocialchange,makeadifferenceandencourage otherstojoinintheeffort.

Erika’snot-for-profitdedicatedtoeducatingandraising awarenessaboutadolescentdepression,encouraging goodmentalhealthandbreakingdownthestigma surroundingmentalhealth.

Schoolhouseisafreepeer-tutoringplatformcreatedby thefounderofKhanAcademy.Ifyou’relookingfora virtualvolunteeropportunity,youcanalsobecomea tutorandshareyourknowledgewiththeworld.