September 2024 Newsletter by karinabeatriz3

EDITOR'S NOTE

Helloguys, Septemberisoneofthosemonthsthattendstobe overlooked.Thereissomuchcultureand awarenessbehindit.Thethemeforthismonth’s newsletterisHispanicHeritage,toshowcasemy creativityandculture.Ihopey’allaredoingand servingyourowncommunitieswell.

-Sincerely,Karina<3

Ethan Xu: 9 hours

THANKYOUETHANFORALLOF YOURHARDWORK! OURCLUBISSOAPPRECIATIVE ONTHEAMOUNTOFTIMEAND ENERGYYOUHAVEINVESTEDIN OURCOMMUNITYTHISMONTH. YOU’REDOINGAMAZING!

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OnThursday,September12th,ourKeyClubheldourannual“PieOfficersintheFace”donationinorder toraisemoneyforErika’sLighthouse:anon-profitfoundationthataimstobreakdownthestigma surroundingmentalhealth.Ourdonationwassetuptobeacreativeandinteractivewaytoraisemoney thatwasoverallfunforboththeofficersandmembersoftheclub.Ourmembersweregiventhe opportunitytopayonlyadollartopieanofficerintheirface,andwemanagedtoraise$133justwithin anhourofhostingthedonation.

Additionally,thiseventnotonlyservedasasuccessfuldonation,butitalsocreatedasenseof communitywithinourclub.Manyofourmemberswereeagertotaketheirturntopieofficerswhich createdanatmospherefilledwithjoyandlaughter.Ourofficerswerealsoextremelydedicatedtoraising moneytospreadawarenessaboutadolescentdepressionandmentalwell-being.

Erika’sLighthousedoesvitalworkineducatingyoungpeopleaboutmentalhealthandproviding resourcesforthoseinneed.Asthisyear’sKeyClubGovernor’sProjectis“MindsinMotion”,weare partneredwithErika’sLighthousetoencouragegoodmentalhealthandtocreateanopencommunityof empathy.Weaimedtonotonlyraisedonationsbutalsoengageourcommunityinconversationsabout mentalhealth,whichisanoftenoverlookedyetcrucialtopic.Thedonationsraisedwillcontributeto programsthatempoweryouthandpromotepositivementalhealthpractices,whichisessentialin today’ssociety.Reflectingonthesuccessofthe“PieOfficersintheFace”donation,it’sclearthat creativityandfuncanplayanimportantroleinraisingdonationsandadvocacy.Thisexperiencenot onlystrengthenedourclub’sbondbutalsoreinforcedtheimportanceofmentalhealthawareness withinourcommunity.

Inconclusion,ourKeyClub'scommitmenttoraisingbothdonationsandawarenessforErika’s Lighthousewasnotonlyafunandengagingexperiencebutalsoasignificantsteptowardbuildinga supportiveenvironmentformentalhealthconversations.Eventsliketheseremindusofthepowerof community,creativity,andcompassioninmakingapositiveimpact.Welookforwardtocontinuingour effortsandhopetoinspireotherstomakeadifferencethroughcommunalevents.

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Everysignupsheetforfootballconcessionsthathascrossedmyeyeshashadmynameonit.Thus,Itisa giventhatpartsofmyexperiencesinthatkitchenwillleaveanimpressiononme fromthehot,nacho cheesefallingonmyskin,thefeelingofcarryingheavypacksofdrinksonmyback,andthedrivehomefrom thestadiumlateatnight.Everypageofmyhighschoolstoryhastheetchingsofthosemonstrousnightsat thegame,and,everytime,Ihavealwaysbeenbehindthescenesratherthanintheaudience

WestBrookKeyClubusuallytakesonthistaskeveryyearatourhomegames.Althoughthetasksofthis projectaremoredemandingthanmostotherprojects,Ifeelstrangelymoredrawntothosetasksthan watchingthegameitself VolunteeringmademerealizethatIlovedtheideaofteamwork,ofkeeping occupied,andofefficiency.TheseideasflowedintopartsofmysportandItookonthenaturalinstinctto helpothers,prioritizeefficiency,andpreachdiscipline ItflowedintotheleadershiprolesIadaptedinother clubsandextracurriculars.ThepassionofasimpletaskissomethingIhadneverthoughtwouldcarryon withmethisfar,butithas.

Therefore,Ihopethatotherswhojoinourclubandparticipateinourprojectslearntolovethesimpletasks ofcaringforothersandbuildingateamthatworkstogethertowardsacommongoal.Volunteeringinour communities,homes,andschoolsareoftenseenastasks,simpleorhard However,whatmanytendto overlookishowitprovidesusamethodofapproachtolife.IttookmecleaningthemessesthatImadewhile servingfoodtomakelessofamessinmyservinglateron,ittookmedroppingawholepackofGatoradeto holditthecorrectway,andittookmetolearnfromalltheinconsistenciesofmyservicetolearntobea bettervolunteer.Iwillalwayslookforthatapproachtolife:tomakemistakes,tolearn,toworktogether,and takethingsononebyone

Pastmyhighschoolcareer,Iwilllikelyforeverholdthosevaluesclosetome,andI’llwritemynameon everyopportunitythatpassesme regardlessofhowoverwhelmingandstressfulitmayseem.Ultimately,I willvolunteeratmylastfootballconcessionstandproject Ihopetohavelearnedenoughtopassonmy knowledgetofuturevolunteersandthattheywillfindhumility,abasisofcharacter,andaneedtocareasa wayoflife throughthesimpleactofservice

Ourclub,andIhavegreatfaithinournewmemberstoshowourcommunitytheirappreciationthrough volunteeringandcaringforourcommunity

THANH TRAN TO

SEPTEMBER CALENDER

BASEBALL CONCESSIONS

VOLLEYBALL CONCESSIONS

SOCCER CONCESSIONS MEETING

FOOTBALL CONCESSIONS

MEETING

VOLLEYBALL CONCESSIONS

GIVING FIELD

VOLLEYBALL CONCESSIONS

SOCCER CONCESSIONS

PROJECTS:

UPCOMING EVENTS

●SomeOtherPlace:1155McFaddinAvenue(gated,white-tanbuildingwithgreenroof;enter throughthereddoor)

Every3rdSaturdayofthemonth(9-11AM)

Saturday, October19th,November16th

●GivingField:2895LibertySt.

Every2ndSaturdayofthemonth(9AM-12PM)

Saturday, October12th,November9th,December14th

●FootballConcessions:BISDStadium,5250BayouWillowParkway

Friday,October18th,25th,November1st

Shifts:6-8PM;8PM-close

●VolleyballConcessions:BigGymatWestBrookHighSchool,8750PhelanBlvd

Friday,September13th,20th,27th

Tuesday,October1st,29th

Friday,October11th,18th

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

●SoccerConcessions:9000DishmanRoad(firstbuildingpastbigindoorcomplex)

Saturday,October5th,12th,19th,26th

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

●Alzheimer'sWalkSet-up:OutsideBeaumontDowntownEventCentre,700CrockettSt

Saturday,October5th

TimesareTBD

●GiftofLifeSK:DowntownBeaumont,exactlocationTBD

Saturday,October26th

Time:TBD

●PumpkinWalk:JohnJayFrenchMuseum,3025FrenchRoad

Saturday,October19th

Set-upTime:10AM-12PM

EventTime:5-10PM

SEPTEMBER

R BIRTHDAYS

TAHAFAROOQ

MAXIMUSGILLEN

MAIKALE

MICHELLEHENG

HIBAHNAZIR

JOSHUAPERICE

JULIAKATHRINECOBB

THRISHAMOLUF

SARAHSAYYED

NATHANMALOUF

HABIDURAIPPANDIAN

RIANEGARDNER

DYLANPURNELL

CHRISTANCAYANAN

EMALINEHICKMEN

HAPPYBIRTHDAY

KEYCLUBBERS!

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.