PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT // DIVISION 32
Kent-Meridian July 2014 Key Club Newsletter
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Greetings 2 Key Club 101 4 Eliminate 5
Member of the Month 6 Seattle Rally 8
Events 10
News 11 Contact Info
GREETINGS GREETINGS FROM THE EDITOR:
KELSEY TRAN Hey guys! I hope you all had a safe 4th of July and are all enjoying your summer break! Even though its summer time, there are still volunteer opportunities. I encourage everyone to help out with at least ONE event this summer! There will also be a car wash fundraiser coming up soon, so stay tuned for that on our Facebook page! I hope you all eat ice cream, go to the beach, and enjoy the rest of your summer! In Love and Service, Kelsey Tran
GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT:
EMILY LY Hey Key Clubbers! How are you doing? I hope you are all enjoying your summers. Summer is a time for adventure, relaxation, and fun; so make sure you live it to the fullest! For these next few months, most of you don’t have to worry about homework or exams, which gives you an opportunity to volunteer for summer Key Club events YAY!! Although it seems very far away, DCON is in only eight months. You need to make sure you reach the 35-hour attendee requirement to be qualified to go. If you are still unsure about whether or not you should actually attend DCON, on August 4th you have an opportunity to experience a little of what our District Convention is like. It’s our annual Seattle Rally, taking place at Auburn Mountain View High School; many people would describe it as a one-day DCON. At the rally you will be able to learn more about what key club is as well as experience the high spirits and passion our club members embody. Every one of you members should go, and don’t be afraid to bring your friends with you! Key Club is about making new friends and finding a comfort zone outside of your comfort zone. The more the merrier, I hope you can all make it! Have fun and be safe, friends! :) In Love and Service, Emily Ly
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OBEJCTIVES: Key Club international is a studentled organization that teaches leadership skills from service to others in their communities. It is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. Key Club is sponsored by Kiwanis International.
HOW KEY CLUB WORKS:
1. To develop initiative and leadership. 2. To provide experience in living and working together. 3. To serve the school and community. 4. To cooperate with the school principal. 5. To prepare for useful citizenship. 6. To accept and promote the following ideals:
To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.
To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.
To promote the adoption and application of higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship and social contacts.
To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.
To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service and to build better communities.
To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill.
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Vision: We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide. Motto: Caring – Our Way of Life Pledge: I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT
In the midst of serene nature and fluctuating weather conditions lies the great Pacific Northwest District (PNW).The Pacific Northwest is geographically the largest district of Key Club International. The district spans from Western Canada to Northern California: with Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and the pan-handle of Idaho in between. The Pacific Northwest encompasses nearly 1.8 million square miles and includes over 300 clubs that operate under 44 divisions. Through rain or shine, snow or hail, Key Clubbers in the Pacific Northwest dedicate countless hours to their communities and internationally, and are always Proud 'N' Willing to serve!
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ELIMINATE PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT PROJECT What is the ELIMINATE Project? The Eliminate project is a joint project with Kiwanis and UNICEF to internationally terminate MNT.
What is MNT? In 25 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of childbirth into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every nine minutes. Its effects are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. There is little hope of survival. And tetanus kills mothers too.
Who suffers from MNT? What can we do? With just $1.80, you can help save the lives of a mother and her newborn child.
MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil everywhere, come into contact with open cuts during childbirth. The disease strikes the poorest of the poor, the geographically hard to reach and those without health care.
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BIRTHDAY: May 17th GRADUATING YEAR: 2016 FAVORITE TYPE OF FOOD: Vietnamese FAVORITE COLOR: Black FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you can dream it, you can do it.” –Walt Disney
IF YOU CAN HAVE ANY SUPERPOWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE AND WHY? I would want to have the ability to fly because then I would be like Superman, don't have to pay for gas anymore (once I start driving), and travel the world! WHY DO YOU LOVE KEY CLUB? First of all, Key Club has always been a major part of my high school life and will continue to be. I first heard about it from Emily, her brother, and my other cousin, Tony. They told me to join because it's really fun and worth it. So I decided to go to the first meeting and continued to go after that. Because of Key Club, I broke out of my shell and became less of an awkward person (I still am). It showed me that I could make a difference within the community, while serving with others with a similar mindset, and how a simple "thanks" could make you feel so good inside. Also, it taught me leadership, which brought me to where I am today, as the club's treasurer for the 2014-2015 school year (and treasurer for two other clubs). Besides leadership, I learned to be more organized, punctual, attentive, and more. Key Club gave me lots of things: another family, friends, memories, skills, and bonds. "Why do you love Key Club?" Why not love Key Club? It gave me so much and made me grow and become who I am today, a Key Clubber, who will continue to serve the community. So, I will work hard as the newly elected Treasurer of Kent-Meridian Key Club by attending DCMs, keeping accurate financial records, dues, making sure we have money for DCON 2015, and whatnot! #D32 #KeyClubberForLife WHY KIMBERLY? Kimberly has been a Key Clubber ever since she was a freshman. She definitely has grown out of her shell through Key Club, but I can see more growth for when she is President her senior year! She is the only person in the class of 2016 that has been to DCON twice so far, with two more to come! She completes her duties as treasurer very well, and has hands down, been the most active member this month! She attended two Kiwanis meetings so far and is planning on going to more. She also volunteered at the PNW Historics at Pacific Raceways, helped with the Adopt a Street Cleanup and she even volunteered at the White River Bon Odori Festival! Way to go Kimberly!
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August 4th, 2014 9:00AM-3:30PM Auburn Mountainview High School (28900 124th Ave SE, Auburn, Washington 98092)
It’s time for the Annual PNW Seattle Rally: A Magical World of Service! This is the best Rally of the summer. Join us where you’ll meet new people, reunite and mingle. There will be icebreakers, different workshops to pick from, and free food! Anyone can go to this event, so bring a friend with you even if they aren’t a Key Clubber. Please don’t forget to bring your signed Medical Authorization Form. Also the price is $7 if you RSVP on Eventbrite and $10 at the door.
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This month we helped Kiwanians with Adopt-A-Street Clean Up and helped clean streets in Kent! We also volunteered at the White River Bon Odori Dance Festival at a Buddhist temple by washing dishes and setting up. Some of our Key Clubbers are also helping out at the Seafair event in Seattle this weekend!
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We also helped out at the 26th Annual PNW Historics Vintage Races at the Pacific Raceways with Kent AM Kiwanis! We helped serve food, set up, clean up and were treated with salmon and chicken! We were told by a Kiwanian, “You guys are the best group of key clubbers yet!�
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Do you love Jamba Juice? Would you like to buy a Jamba Juice BUY ONE GET ONE fundraiser card to help raise money for our club? We are still selling them! Enjoy a refreshing drink during this summer. Each BOGO card is $10 each. With each drink you buy, you get another one for free of equal or less value! You can use this card for eight drinks and two food items. There are up to $60 dollars in savings, so you’d help out our club while also enjoying a free smoothie with each purchase. Contact an officer if you’d like to purchase one!
Our June Divisional Council Meeting took place at Lake Meridian this month! This was a joint DCM with Division 33. Our past officers all received an award. There were water fights, ice breakers and a potluck. If you would like to come to our next DCM, stay tuned on our Facebook page for when and where it will be held!
Kent-Meridian Key Club shirts are available! If you’d like to purchase one, please contact Kimberly Ly or Emily Ly. Club shirts are $15 dollars each! 10
CONTACT INFO
PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT
EMILY LY
BRYAN RAGANOT
smartyrice@gmail.com
bryanraganot@gmail.com
SECRETARY ELISE NGUYEN nguyen.elisexkm@gmail.com
TREASURER KIMBERLY LY itsKimberlyLy@gmail.com
BULLETIN EDITOR PUBLIC RELATIONS CALVIN NGUYEN
KELSEY TRAN Kelssaywha123@gmail.com
calvinnguyen356@gmail.com
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