Volume 3, Issue 8
December 2017
Division 9W Newsletter
Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I hope everyone is having a wonderful holiday season this year. As Key Clubbers, we take time to help others all year long. However, in this season of giving I challenge you all to do something kind for others. Even what seems like a small thing to you could brighten someone’s day. Do what you can to make a difference! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas filled with joy, giving, and hope! Yours in service,
Kailee Shockey
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Table of Contents 1
Happy Holidays!
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Table of Contents
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Do you want to run for Lieutenant Governor?
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Membership Dues
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Membership Recruitment
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Membership Recruitment
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DCON Theme
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DCON
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Service Partners & Preferred Charities
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Upcoming Dates
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Article Prompts & Task of the Month
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Important Info
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Division 9-W Contact Info
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Region 12 Contact Info
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District Staff Contact Info
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District Staff Contact Info
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District Administrator’s Contact Info
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Do you want to run for Lieutenant Governor?
What does a lieutenant governor do? A lieutenant governor serves as the leader of a division and the clubs within it. They act as liaison between the District Board and the clubs within their division. Lieutenant Governors make up the Texas-Oklahoma District Board in addition to the District Staff, and attend meetings to plan DCON and district policies. How do you run for Lieutenant Governor? Fill out the LTG candidacy form and submit it to your current Lieutenant Governor and Regional Advisor. You can email me for candidacy forms and additional info at ltg9w@tokeyclub.com . The election of a Lieutenant Governor takes place at a Division Election Conference. This DEC will take place in January 2018. What are the requirements for LTG? Lieutenant Governors are expected to attend a training session, DCON 2018, Summer Board Meeting, Winter Board Meeting, and DCON 2019.
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Member Recruitment Even though the school year is halfway over, membership recruitment doesn’t have to end! Keep building your club all year long! Be creative and keep people interested. Share with students what Key Club stands for and the opportunities it offers! Be inclusive and inviting! Tell others about your Key Club experience and invite them to gain their own experiences with Key Club. Member Recruitment Ideas: ● After school Socials ● Prospective Member Meetings ● Have a contest to see which member can bring the most guests to your next meeting ● Post flyers & posters around the school ● Try to get your club advertised in your school announcements ● Plan a day for your club to wear your Key Club Shirts
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2018 DCON Theme
Superheros of Service “Saving the World Through Service”
That’s Right! This year’s DCON theme is “Superheros of Service”! Our Texas-Oklahoma Key Clubbers are Superheros everyday that are saving the world through service to their homes, schools, and communities! On behalf of the T-O District Board, I hope to see you all there!
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DCON What is DCON? DCON stands for District Convention. Our Texas-Oklahoma DCON is a great place to meet other Key Clubbers from all around the Texas-Oklahoma District who share your passion for service. You have the opportunity to compete with your club, elect district officers, learn more about Key Club, and have a wonderful weekend full of Key Club spirit! When and Where is DCON? Our 2018 T-O DCON will be from April 12 - 15, 2018 at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown Dallas How much are DCON registration costs? Regular Registration: $150 per person Late Registration: $175 per person Please note that the above prices do NOT include hotel and transportation!
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Key Club Service Partners & Preferred Charities
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Upcoming Dates
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December Task of the Month & Article Prompts December Task of the Month: What do you love about Key Club and serving the community? Have you had your Key Club moment? Describe it in detail and send it in with your monthly report. December Article Prompts: 1. How do you imagine the perfect 2018 DCON now that the theme is released? What are some ideas you have for the Convention Liaison to consider? 2. What are some tips to reaching Top 25? 3. Do you have any ideas for a holiday themed social or event? 4. How was your experience at your FTC/RTC? What did you learn or gain and how can you apply this information to become a better Key Clubber? 5. Submit a Humans of Texas Oklahoma! How was your Key Club Experience and what is Key Club to you? Submit with a picture of you. Article Guidelines: The articles should each have at least 1 JPG photo and be sent as Microsoft Word documents. Have the author, school name, division, article title, and prompt/whatever topic you choose at the top of the document. Email September articles by January 5th to Editor@tokeyclub.com with the email subject: Division School November Articles.
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Important Info
Club Secretaries Mail a hard copy of your club reports to the District Secretary, Shelby Morton. The physical copy must be postmarked by the 5th of each month, unless the 5th falls on a legal holiday. Email digital copies of your reports to your Lieutenant Governor, Regional Advisor, Assistant Regional Advisor, Kiwanis Sponsor, and District Secretary by the 5th of each month. All appropriate mailing and email addresses are listed here. Club Editors Mail a digital copy of your newsletter and any Tex-O-Key article submissions to the District Editor, District Secretary, Lieutenant Governor, Regional Advisor, Assistant Regional Advisor and Kiwanis Sponsor by the 5th of each month. Club Presidents & Advisors Please update your COCI (Club Officer Contact Information) on the tokeyclub.com website.
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Division 9W Contact Info Kailee Shockey Division 9W Lt.Governor
Bridget Johnson Kiwanis Sponsor
Email: ltg9w@tokeyclub.com Phone: (979)422-4172
Email: bridgetjohnson145@gmail.com
Katia Alvarado BHS Key Club President
Email: katia.alvarado99@gmail.com
Victoria Gonzalez RHS Key Club President
Email: vicgonz16@gmail.com
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Regional Contact Info Judy Pomorski Region 12 Advisor Email: judypomorski@yahoo.com
Megan Iselin Assistant Region 12 Advisor Email: miselin@rocketmail.com
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District Staff Contact Info
Sabrina Palma District Governor
Email: governor@tokeyclub.com
Shelby Morton District Secretary
Email: secretary@tokeyclub.com Address: 4104 San Angelo Amarillo, Texas, 79118
Foster Hillis District Treasurer
Email: treasurer@tokeyclub.com 13
Stephanie Tran District Editor
Email: editor@tokeyclub.com
Dajah Brooks Convention Liaison Email: cl@tokeyclub.com
William Chao Tech Producer Email: williamkwchao@yahoo.com 14
District Administrators Kenyon Black District Administrator
Email: administrator@tokeyclub.com
Kelly Poland Assistant District Administrator Email: kelly.poland@yahoo.com
Ryan Edmoundson Assistant District Administrator
Email: aafinance@tokeyclub.com
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