THE TOASTY TIMES
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT // KEY CLUB
JULY 2013
VOL 1 | ISSUE 4
DIVISION 32
Lindbergh•Renton•Hazen•Kent-Meridian•Kentridge•Kentlake•Kentwood•Tahoma
IN THIS ISSUE 1greetings 2the eliminate project 4ELIMINATE merchandise 5rustic pathways 6youth opportunities fund 7installation/awards recap 8call to seattle rally 10international convention 12member spotlight 13seattle sounders night 14division 32 16contact info www.facebook.com/pnwkeyclub www.twitter.com/pnwkeyclub www.pnwmortie.tumblr.com
GREETINGS Salâm! (I learned how to say hello in Farsi at ICON) I hope you’re all having an absolutely fantastic summer! I know I am. I was lucky enough to go to International Convention in Washington, D.C. hosted by the Capital District and that was a remarkably wonderful experience. I hope that more of you are able to go next year; it’ll be a lot cheaper since it’s in Anaheim, CA hosted by the great California-Nevada-Hawaii District! Anyway, with summer already halfway over, Key Club work should be going into full swing with lots of summer service projects as well as planning for the upcoming school year. It makes me giddy inside to see pictures on Facebook of all of the cool service projects that you’re all participating in! Keep them coming! I am pleased to announce that Seattle Rally 2013 will be once again hosted by Division 32 at Hazen High School in Renton on August 12th, 2013. More information can be found in the newsletter on page 8. I hope to see all of you there! The DCM will be on July 19th, 2013 and there will be a Presidents Council Meeting preceding it to discuss club goals that should have already been made well in advance. If you have any questions regarding any of the new articles in this newsletter please contact me and I’ll gladly answer any questions you may have. In Love and Service,
Alan Yeh
Lieutenant Governor of Division 32
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district project:
What is the ELIMINATE Project? The Eliminate Project is a joint project with Kiwanis and UNICEF to internationally ter-minate MNT. What is MNT? In 30 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? 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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The ELIMINATE Project Merchandise
TANKS: $15
Available at Seattle Rally!
T-SHIRTS: $15
LANYARDS: $5 Contact me for lanyards and T-shirts; they will be available through your club presidents later.
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The Finest High School Travel Programs in the World
KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL’S NEWEST PARTNER Join Rustic Pathways on an International Service Program Designed for Key Club International Rustic Pathways Develops Global Leaders Rustic Pathways programs provide students with the opportunity to build leadership skills, perform meaningful service, and broaden their global perspective in communities around the world. Why Rustic Pathways? With 30 years of experience, Rustic Pathways is a global leader in designing superior quality community service, education, and adventure programs. They believe that cultural and international immersion are critical components to any global education and they pride themselves in creating unforgettable adventures that are safe, inspiring, and educational. 2014 Key Club Programs Recognizing shared values, Rustic Pathways has partnered with Key Club International to provide its members with the opportunity to take their commitment to service global. Rustic Pathways and Key Club have collaborated to customize 10 international travel programs that will challenge, inspire, and teach Key Club members about their role in the global community and the impact they can have on the world.
DISCOVER MORE: http://rusticpathways.com/keyclub
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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND WHAT IS THE YOF? The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is an endowed fund for Key Club International held within the Kiwanis International Foundation. This fund uses earned interest to help Key Clubs and Key Club members serve the world by providing grants for service opportunities. The fund also provides academic scholarships for higher education. The Youth Opportunities Fund is established through a portion of your Key Club International dues and through the purchase of G. Harold Martin Fellowships.
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Assist the Tijuana Project: three orphanages in Baja, Mexico. The club would take basic necessities such as shampoo, undergarments, soap, and other necessities for the orphans in three orphanages. They would also purchase toys and school supplies for the orphans and put them inside of backpacks and deliver them to the approximately 150 children in the three orphanages.
YOF grants can help you take action. Look around and identify the things that need to get done in your school, community or world. Key Clubs have applied for grant funds to support a variety of service projects
HOW TO APPLY YOF grants are given only to Key Clubs and/or club members. There is only one funding cycle for the Youth Opportunities Fund. The application must be received by October 15 each year. Clubs may request funding assistance from $100 to $2,000. The committee typically funds those clubs who are asking for a portion of the total cost of the project, and clubs who are working with other organizations to fund and complete the project. Notification of the Key Club International Board’s decision will be mailed no later than January 15. Applications must be submitted to: Kiwanis International 3636 Woodview Trace Indianapolis, IN USA, 46268 OR fax your application to 1-317-879-0204.
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The YOF Grant application is included in the Downloads section of the Key Club Web site under Service. The guidelines for filing the application are in the Guidebook under Board Policies. Please review them before completing the application.
Installation/Awards Banquet The Installation/Awards Banquet was a huge success! I hope everyone enjoyed it. Congratulations to all of the outstanding officers and members that received the following awards: Distinguished President Anthony Nguyen, KRHS Vincent Babasa, LHS Tina Chung, HHS Dion Leung, KMHS Distinguished Vice-President Yen Le, KMHS Distinguished Secretary Allen Truong, HHS Junelle Palisoc, KMHS Adrian De Jesus, LHS Distinguished Treasurer Emily Ly, KMHS Chloe Tsang, KRHS Geeia Flores, LHS Distinguished Bulletin Editor Amelia Burger, KRHS Distinguished Faculty Advisor Karan Mahna, LHS Carol Tan, LHS Deann Anguiano, KRHS Brad Zylstra, HHS Kendrick Glover, KMHS Distinguished Kiwanis Advisor Sue Owens, LHS Michele Campbell, KMHS Most Spirited Member Vidaul Dent, KMHS Derpiest Member Tina Chung, HHS Fabulous Singer Catherine Vu, HHS Dragon of the Year Vincent Babasa, LHS Distinguished Lieutenant Governor Nguyen Huynh
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SEATTLE RALLY 2013: SERVIC
Division 32 is o It is with great pleasure that I invite you to Seattle Rally, 2013 on Monday, August 12th 2013! Division 32 is wholeheartedly honored to be able to host such a marvelous event. I hope you will join us in Renton and see what we have in store! The purpose of Seattle Rally is to first and foremost, train incoming officers and acquaint them with their responsibilities. Second, we want to encourage spirit and excitement for the great opportunities that Key Club has to offer. Lastly, we want to encourage and promote the great opportunities not only at the club level, but at the District and International level as well. Since Club officers play an essential role in leadership and service, we have selected former officers and current district board members to lead informative and entertaining workshops on the duties of the officer roles. Whether your members are a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, or Bulletin Editor, they will find an opportunity here to fulfill their goals. They will walk out more informed and ready for the upcoming school year. The possibilities are endless after they hear from our forum leaders of the greater Seattle area to create stronger and more involved leaders. Seattle Rally is an energetic bonding time for everyone in attendance, somewhat like a miniature District Convention. Get your entire division and club ready, and go all out on spirit gear! Your group might just be the most spirited of them all and could win the illustrious Seattle Rally spirit stick! Registration will be online and medical forms must be turned at the door. The early-bird registration fee is $5, regular registration is $6, and at the door is $7 for any registration after the regular registration deadline (TBD) See you then!
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CE AROUND THE WORLD
once again proud to host Seattle Rally! What: Summertime rally with workshops for officers and members as well as prospective members. When: Monday, August 12th, 2013; 9:00AM-3:45PM Where: Hazen High School 1101 Hoquiam AVE NE Renton, WA 98059
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The PNW ICON Tour was an absolutely marvelous experience with so many sights to see and so little time to see them. The convention itself was full of informative workships, new friends, and inspiring leaders. Good luck to all of the newly elected international board members and PNW’s very own Kelsie Hoppes. I can’t wait for ICON 2014 in Anaheim, California!
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NEW INTERNATIONAL BOARD
Int’l President Raeford Penny Capital District
Int’l Vice-President Rachel Benoit LaMissTenn District
Int’l Trustee Kelsie Hoppes PNW District
Other Int’l Trustees Eric Yoon Alberto Berrizbeitia Madison Kemker Maria Palazzolo Michele Petersen Roshni Chandwani Avery Hitchcock Casey O’Neill Renisha Daley Zachary Waldorf
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT DRAGON OF THE MONTH MORGAN LUCENA
CLUB: Lindbergh High School BIRTHDAY: February 4th, 1997 GRADUATING YEAR: 2015 FAVORITE COLOR: Pink and Purple FAVORITE BOOK: I love all the books on my bookshelf FAVORITE SONG: Basically anything KPOP FAVORITE FOOD: KBBQ and Sushi! FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you light yourself on fire with passion, people from miles away will watch you burn.” – Key Clubber who told this to Hakikat Bains GUILTY PLEASURES: Touching cute guys, obsessive fangirling over cute guys and male KPOP idols, and reading fluffy romcoms on AFF POSITIONS HELD: LHS President 2013-Present
If you could spend the day with anyone (living or dead), who would it be and why? My late grandfather, Honesto Almario, was an amazing leader and made a difference in his hometown. He was the Barangay Chairman in Quiapo, a district in the Philippines. I was very young when he passed so I never really got to build a close bond with him. I didn’t feel that sad when I first found out about his death, but now I cry whenever I think about him because I regret not being able to get to know him better. If I could spend a day with anybody, I would choose my Lolo Honest (what I called him) to bond, to talk, to laugh and to build the relationship I always wanted to have with him. What is your spirit animal and why? My spirit animal is a Pegasus. because I always wanted one as a pet so why not become your own pet? LOL I like them because they’re beautiful, graceful, majestic, powerful, and breath taking. Plus a Pegasus has wings and I want to be able to fly around and see the world’s beauty. Why do you love Key Club? I love Key Club for many reasons. I love how Key Club focuses on making a difference in people’s lives, be it through volunteer work or just plain encouragement and kind actions that can morph anybody into the most outgoing and caring citizens our world needs. I love how Key Club brings strangers together to make one gigantic family full of fearless leaders that share the passion of service. I love how Key Club is the home of the most caring and loving people who would drop whatever they’re doing just to lend a helping hand. I love how Key Club is the main way I get that warm feeling of happiness and accomplishment after a long day’s work of volunteering. But most of all, I love how Key Club has changed my entire life for the better. I truly love Key Club like no other.
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Why Morgan? From the very beginning of her term, Morgan has showed profound commitment to her home-club, school, and community. Her continued dedication has been truly an asset to the success of her club; through service projects and summer meetings, Morgan and the rest of her club have maintained a good reputation in the city of Renton. Moreover, her passion for Key Club is inspiring as she strives to improve her club and do anything it takes to win the Dragon Cup for Lindbergh’s Key Club.
2013 KEY CLUB NIGHTS WITH SOUNDERS FC The Seattle Sounders have agreed to partner with Key Club to help fundraise for The ELIMINATE Project. They are having a Key Club night on August 25th against the Portland Timbers and September 13th against Salt Lake City. The tickets are only $18 each and 33% of the proceeds which means $5.94 from every ticket sold would go towards The ELIMINATE Project
Available Dates: August 25th Portland Timbers Vs. Sounders FC @ CenturyLink Field 6:00 PM September 13th Salt Lake City vs. Sounders FC @ CenturyLink Field 7:00 PM
Regular Price: $26.00 each KEY CLUB PRICE: $18.00 each 33% donated=$5.94 per ticket 3 mothers and her future babies saved
ORDER A TICKET THROUGH YOUR CLUB PRESIDENT!
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DIVISION 32
THIRTY WHO? THIRTY TWO!
JULY DCM and PCM Presidents Council Meeting What: Meeting before the DCM ONLY for presidents to discuss goals for the upcoming school year. When: July 19th, 2013 12:00PM-12:30PM Where:Fairwood Library 17009 140th Ave SE Renton, WA 98058
Divisional Council Meeting What: Divisional council meeting for officers and members When: July 19th, 2013 12:30PM-2:00PM Where: Fairwood Library 17009 140th Ave SE Renton, WA 98058
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DRAGON CUP Points will be awarded throughout the year to each school based on their accomplishments. The school with the most Dragon Cup points will receive an awesome trophy and ice cream/ pizza extravaganza!
NEW MEMBERS TO THE FB GROUP =3 POINTS https://www.facebook.com/ groups/62898434515/
EARN POINTS BY:
»»Attending DCMs—10 points per member »»Reading my newsletter—5 points per member (you must answer the question correctly) »»Secretary report filled out on time—20 points »»Secretary report filled out late (better late than never)—5 points »»Weekly emails from the secretary—5 points per email »»Weekly bulletins or monthly newsletters from club editor—5 points per bulletin/20 points per newsletter »»Attending Kiwanis meetings—10 points per member »»All officers of a club attending a DCM—50 points
DRAGON CUP POINTS ARE NOT YET UPDATED FOR THIS MONTH
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CONTACT INFO
Trang Tran {District Governor} Lincoln High School (D34) Email: tranglynntran@gmail.com
Hakikat Bains {District Secretary} Omak High School (D9) Email: bains.hakikat@gmail.com
John Jay District Administrator Email: jmjay@comcast.net
Eric Grewal {District Treasurer} Monroe High School (D21) Email: egrewal1@gmail.com
Sara Thomas {District Editor} Kodiak High School (AYS) Email: slthomas01@gmail.com
Tom Saunders Asst. District Administrator Email: pnwtoms@gmail.com
Kiwanis Lt. G
Denny Lim {Convention Chair} Steilacoom High School (D35) Email: dwhanlim@gmail.com
INTL. BOARD
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Administrators
TO BE ANNOUNCED
Wayne Triplett Kiwanis D32 Lt. Gov Email: wntrip@comcast.net
DIVISION 32 CLUB OFFICERS
H H S L H S R H S T H S
President: Allen Truong Email: allentruong123@gmail.com Vice-President: Cindy Truong Email: cindytruong1717@gmail.com Secretary: Cheuk-Ning Li Email: cheuk.ning.li@gmail.com Treasurer: Jacquelin Huang Email: msxcookies@hotmail.com Bulletin Editor: J.A. Ong Email: J.A.Ong@me.com
President: Morgan Lucena Email: bwvmlgirl@aim.com Vice-President: Justin Danao Email: justindanao.lhskc@yahoo.com Secretary: Lisa Lai Email: Liissaa425@live.com Treasurer: Jessica Tiamzon Email: jessicatiamzon@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Jenny Zhang Email: jennyz0213@yahoo.com
President: Jennifer Vuong Email: jennifervuong11@gmail.com Vice-President: Hang Bui Email: Hang_Bui_000@yahoo.com Secretary: Quynh Nguyen Email:Quynhnguyen_12@yahoo.com Treasurer: Wan Na Huang Email: wanna-huang@hotmail.com Bulletin Editor: Lilian Vo Email: Lilian.pk.Vo@gmail.com
President: Morgan Olson Email: morgsters5@yahoo.com Vice President: Nicolette Olson Email: nicoletteolson3@yahoo.com Secretary: Michelle Perry Email: shellypelly96@hotmail.com Treasurer: Allegra Sundstrom Email: legssundstrom@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Mallory Kennedy Email: niki.day253@gmail.com
K M H S K L H S K R H S K W H S
President: Yen Le Email: thefiredrakeyen@gmail.com Vice-President: Raphael Enrico Email: Raphaele123@gmail.com Secretary: Junelle Palisoc Email: agatapalisoc@gmail.com Treasurer: Emily Ly Email: smartyrice@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Marquel Gapuz Email: TheMarquel@gmail.com
President: Hailey Vandeventer Email: haileyv@comcast.net Vice-President: Zia Wanalista Email: zwanalis@gmail.com Secretary: Abbie Descargar Email: abbie0728@comcast.net Treasurer: Hieu Nguyen Email: hieutnguyens@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Alexa Agustiano Email: alexa.agustiano@yahoo.com
Lt. Governor
Alan Yeh Lt. Governor 425-829-7787 alanyeh.kci@gmail.com
President: Tracy Tran Email: tracy.td28@yahoo.com Vice-President: TBD Secretary: Jenny Feng Email: jennyfeng97@gmail.com Treasurer: Jessica Lou Email: jlou.xu@yahoo.com Bulletin Editor: Erik Anguiano Email: erikanguiano0@gmail.com
President: Navid Azodi Email: navidazodi@comcas.net Vice-President: Shannon Parmley Email: shannonparmley@comcast.net Secretary: Pranitha Maganty Email: pranithamaganty@yahoo.com Treasurer: Paula Whitmire Email: paula.whitmire@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Erin Lawyer Email: aries-erin@hotmail.com
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THANKS FOR READING! “What day and where is Seattle Rally 2013?” Email, text, or Facebook message me with the answer by July 17th for Dragon Cup Points!