August 2024 Newsletter by karinabeatriz3

EDITOR'S NOTE

Helloguys,

Schoolhasdefinitelystarted.Whilewemaystill begettingsettledintoourclasses,thisisapretty goodtimetostartbecominganactivememberof KeyClub. Wehavesomeamazingeventscoming upinthenextupcomingweeks.Thisyearis barelygettingstarted,sostickaround,andstay awhile.Wouldyoucareforarefreshment?

-Sincerely,Karina<3

FunFact

Lemonadeis scientificallythirstquenching:The sourtasteoflemons stimulatessaliva production,helping tokeepyou hydrated.

OF THE NTH

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ThelatestvolunteeringeventthatWestBrook’sKeyClubparticipatedinwasatalemonadestand raisingmoneytobuildaculinaryworkshopforthelocalschool.Theirgoalwastogatheraround seven-thousanddollarsinfundsastheyrantheirstandfrom9:30amto2:30pm Thestandwasset upinGivingField,aregularprojectthatKeyCluboffersserviceforonamonthlybasis.Whilethe clubhadhelpedwiththeeventinpastyears,thiswasmyfirsttimevolunteeringfortheproject Volunteersfromlastyearhadhighlypraisedtheprojectforbeingexciting,rewarding,andfun. Thus,Ihadhighexpectationswhiledrivingtothelemonadestand,bothhopingthatwewouldreach thealmostexorbitantgoalandthatIwouldenjoymytimevolunteeringintheblisteringsummer heat WhenIarrived,Imetupwithfellowclubmembersbeforeeventorganisersexplainedourjobs fortheday.Theyhadtheboysrolloutumbrellastotwodifferentlocationsforustostandunderon thesideoftheroad,asweweretaskedtowavesignswitharrowstowardsthelemonadestand,notall thatdifferentfromthosesignspinnersyouoftenseeinfrontofbusinesses. Althoughweweren’tallthatsuccessfulatthebeginningoftheshift,itgavemetimetotalkand socialisewithothermembers.Thankfully,asthedaywenton,donorsbecamemoreandmore generous After30minutesofwavingsignsandviolentlyshakingballoons,mygrouptookabreak fromthescorchingsunandtriedourhandatmanningthelemonadestand.Whilethere,wehada goodlookatallthelocalTriCityCorvetteClublinedupfordisplay Furthermore,somemembers evendonatedandcontributedtoanewlyachievedmilestoneof$1,000.Wemannedthestandfor about30moreminutesbeforegoingtowavesignsatanotherlocationonacorner,allwhileplaying weirdlyfittingmusic.

ThroughoutthetwoshiftsthatIworked,mygroupandIalternatedbetweenservinglemonadeat thestand,attractinginanykindheartedcustomers,andhavingagoodtimeingeneral.Additionally, thestandendeduphittingmilestoneaftermilestoneandendedwithawhopping$11,000.Afterafew cheersandpictures,Ilefttheeventwithafullheart,andastomachfilledwithacopiousamountof lemonade drivinghomewithafulfilledsmile.Overall,Ithoroughlyenjoyedvolunteeringatthe projectandwouldhighlyrecommendanyonetoparticipate!

TRESSIE NGUYEN OTO

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Recently,IassistedinhelpingrunandsettingupourKeyClubtableatWestBrook’sRunningStart,where variousclubssetouttableswithdecorationsandposterswiththepurposetodrawinnewandoldstudents tojointheirorganization Manyclubsadvertisedtheirspecialties,howtheyimpacttheirmembers,andwhat theywouldprovideforthoseinterested.Ourclub’sthemewassetinatropicalsettingtomatchthe overarchingthemeforthisyear’sLEDCON;wedecoratedourtablewithabluetablecloth,woretropical clothing,andcreativelydesignedspecificsignstohelpbringattentiontoourclub Inadditiontomakingthe tableappealingandeye-catching,wealsomadesuretoclarifywhatKeyClubwasthroughposterswith photosofpastprojectsandengaginginconversationwithpersonsofinterest

Whilemostofficersprioritizedadvertisingtheclubandspeakingtointerestedstudents,myjobastreasurer involvedfurtherinformingourvisitorswithourmissionandhandlingthemoneyfortheduesandshirts. Becausethiswasmyfirsttimeastreasurer,IwasnotcompletelysureofwhattoexpectwhenRunningStart began.Andalthoughquitechaoticatfirst,Iquicklyfoundmyselfenjoyingthebusynatureofthejob. I,ultimately,foundmomentsoftriumphthroughsuccessfullyrecruitingandseeingpassionatestudents seekinterestinourclub’soffers:projects,service,andcaringforourcommunity.Essentially,Iworkedthe wholedayandsawmanyfamiliarfacesallthewhilemeetingincomingfreshmen allofwhomsought interestinourclub TheywerefascinatedbyourpastprojectssuchastheGivingField,SomeOtherPlace, andtheAlzheimer’sWalk;theprojectsemphasizedourmissionandsuccessfullyconveyedwhatweoffered asaclub AndasIemphasizedtheimportanceofourwork,anincreasingnumberofcuriousindividuals becamepromisingmembersofinterest.

Oneofthehighlightsofrunningthetablewasseeinghowmotivatedallthenewmemberswereabout servingtheircommunity givingmegreathopeforthefutureofourclub Icouldeasilytellthatthesenew membersappreciatedandrecognizedthemotivationbehindKeyClub:thedesiretocareforothersandour community Thus,Iwhole-heartedlybelievethatthisyearwillbeoneofthemostsuccessfulyearsforour club,andIhavegreatfaithinournewmemberstoshowourcommunitytheirappreciationthrough volunteeringandcaringforourcommunity.

MATHEW KURIAKOSE TO

AUGUST CALENDER

PROJECTS:

●SomeOtherPlace:1155McFaddinAvenue(gated,white-tanbuilding withgreenroof;enterthroughthereddoor)

Every3rdSaturdayofthemonth(9-11AM)

Saturday, September21st,October19th,November16th

●GivingField:2895LibertySt.

Every2ndSaturdayofthemonth(9AM-12PM)

Saturday, September14th,October12th,November9th,December 14th

●FootballConcessions:BISDStadium,5250BayouWillowParkway

Friday,September13th,October18th,25th,November1st

Shifts:6-8PM;8PM-close

●VolleyballConcessions:BigGymatWestBrookHighSchool,8750 PhelanBlvd

Friday,September13th,20th,27th

Tuesday,October1st,29th

Friday,October11th,18th

TimesforallShifts:3:30-6PM,6-8:30/9PM

●SoccerConcessions:9000DishmanRoad(firstbuildingpastbig indoorcomplex)

Saturday,September7th,14th,21st,28th,October5th,12th,19th, 26th

ShiftTimes:8-10AM,10AM-12PM,12-2PM

OMING NTS

● Alzheimer'sWalkSet-up:OutsideBeaumontDowntownEvent Centre,700CrockettSt

Saturday,October5th

TimesareTBD

● GiftofLifeSK:DowntownBeaumont,exactlocationTBD Saturday,October26th

Time:TBD

● PumpkinWalk:JohnJayFrenchMuseum,3025FrenchRoad Saturday,October19th

Set-upTime:10AM-12PM

EventTime:5-10PM

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

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.