June 2024 Newsletter by karinabeatriz3

Haley Nguyen: 13 hours

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MyKeyClubexperiencehasbeenenlightening,providingmewithmanyvaluablelessonsandskills.As amemberandofficer,givingbacktothecommunitythatraisedandhelpedmebecomethepersonIam todayhascreatedtonsofgoodmemoriesandmeaningtomylife.MymembershipinKeyClubhasbeen eye-openingandsometimesevenchallenging.However,ithasallowedmetoactivelycontributetothe communityandhelpthosewhoneedahandwhilealsonotmakingitseemlikeagruelingtaskdone solelyoutofrequest,butalsoformypersonalenjoymentandpassion.

Ultimately,KeyClubprovidedmewithmanysoftskillssuchasleadershipandteamwork,butmost importantly,itgavemeasenseofself-fulfillmentthatcouldn’tbeachievedbystayingathomeand playinggameslikemanyofmypeers.ThesenseofpurposeandcommunityIfoundthroughKeyClub hasleftalastingimpactonme,shapingmyvaluesandaspirationsforthefuture.Theexperiencetaught metheimportanceofservice,thestrengthofcommunity,andhowmuchwecanachievewhenwework together.KeyClubwasnotjustanextracurricularactivity;itwasalife-changingexperiencethathelped megrowintoamorecompassionate,responsible,andactivememberofmycommunity. ThroughKeyClub,I’vemetmanyofmycurrentfriendswhohavebrightenedmylife.These friendships,builtonsharedgoalsandmutualsupport,havemademyhighschoolexperiencemuch moreenjoyableandmeaningful.Manyofmyfinestmemoriescomefromvolunteeringatconcession standsandparticipatingincommunityprojects,experiencesthatwouldhavenevercomeaboutifI hadn’tjoined.ThelatenightsonaFriday,volunteeringatfootballgameswithroaringcrowdsandbusy volunteers,isanexperiencewhererealfriendshipsbloomedbeingfilledwithexcitementand camaraderie.

Ultimately,KeyClubprovidedmewithmanysoftskillssuchasleadershipandteamwork,butmost importantly,itgavemeasenseofself-fulfillmentthatcouldn’tbeachievedelsewhere.Thesenseof purposeandcommunityIfoundthroughKeyClubhasleftalastingimpactonme,shapingmyvalues andaspirationsforthefuture.Theexperiencetaughtmetheimportanceofservice,thestrengthof community,andhowmuchwecanachievewhenweworktogether.KeyClubwasnotjustan extracurricularactivity,itwasalife-changingexperiencethathelpedmegrowintoamore compassionate,responsible,andactivememberofmycommunity.

ETHAN XU

To me, Key Club is more than just an extracurricular activity. Key club is an organization that is dedicated to building leadership skills, fostering community service, and creating lifelong friendships. As someone who has been part of Key Club for the past 2 years, I can firmly say that this club has given me many life skills that have helped me now and will continue to help me in the future.

One of the reasons to join Key Club is the various service projects that this club offers. Through volunteering at various projects like Giving Field, Some Other Place, and various school events you will have the chance to address the real needs of our community. Whether it's organizing food drives, participating in clean-up efforts, or assisting at local shelters, these activities not only benefit those in need but will provide you with fundamental skills that will aid in all your academic efforts and beyond.

Through my experiences, being a Key Club member has given me a sense of purpose. I have become more confident, compassionate, and social. I feel empowered to take on new skills and channel them into nourishing my community. Furthermore, through my elected role as historian, I have developed interpersonal and leadership skills through my interactions with the entirety of the club, as well as the people we serve. Additionally, I feel the friendships I have forged with those who have a similar mindset are especially robust contributing to a sense of belonging and teamwork within the club.

In conclusion, joining Key Club is an opportunity to grow as an individual, contribute positively to your community, and form meaningful connections. It is a commitment, but one that is incredibly rewarding. I fully encourage you to take the leap and join our amazing Key Club!

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HALEY

NGUYEN

UPCOMING EVENTS

PROJECTS:

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

Every3rdSaturdayofthemonth(9-11AM)

Saturday, July20th,August17th

●GivingField:2895LibertySt.

Every2ndSaturdayofthemonth(9AM-12PM)

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

●SwimMeets:BISDNatatorium5250BayouWillowParkway, Beaumont,TX77705.

Saturday,July13th,July20th,July27th,August17th

From8:30until1:30pm

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

JADEN NGUYEN

KARINA BERNAL

VALERIA GONZALEZ

DAT NGUYEN

SAYURI RIOS GONZALEZ

JACINTA VUVAN

ANGEL GUTIERREZ

ALONDRA SIFUENTES

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

GOVENOR’

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

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