The Wolverine Key 2023 [Summer 2023]

Governor's Page

HeyMightyMichiganKeyClubbers!

MynameisClaraBerry,andI’msoproudtobeservingasyour2023-24 MichiganDistrictGovernor.I’mcurrentlyasenioratSt.JosephHighSchool

ofDivision8--GOBEARS!OnethingtoknowaboutmeisIlovemyschooland

ItrytobeasinvolvedasIcan:I’mcaptainofthegirlsVarsitygolfteam,SMACall-conferencekeeper forgirlsVaristysoccer,amemberoftheNationalHonorSociety,acellistintheSJHSSymphony Orchestra,amemberoftheSJHSConcertChoir,andIloveparticipatinginmyschool’stheatre program.Butaboveallofthat,IgettoserveourincredibleMichiganDistrictasGovernor.

IhavemanygoalstohelpbetterourDistrictthisyear,startingwithourDistrictBoard.Alreadythis year,I’veimplementedanaccountabilitysystemtohelpourDistrictBoardmembersstaydedicatedto theirwork.I’vealsocreatedafewnewresourcestohelpD-Boardmemberscompletetheirtaskson timetobetterserveyou.Movingforward,IhavemanyideasofhowtobetterFallRallyandSLCasthey areourbiggesteventsoftheserviceyear.Ican’twaittobeginplanningwithoureventco-chairsto makethisyear’sDistricteventsmorememorable.Mybiggestgoalforthisyearistoincreasethe numberofactiveclubsintheMichiganDistrict;withthehelpofourfantasticLieutenantGovernors onboardthisyear,Iknowwecanaccomplishthis!

Everyyear,ourDistricthasaprojectthatguidesthethemeofservicefortheyear,andthereisusually acompetitioninvolvedtoo.IamcurrentlyintheprocessofreworkingmyGovernor’sprojecttobe somethingmorepertinenttoMichiganasawhole.InformationontheGovernor’sprojectandhow youcangetinvolvediscomingsoon!

Iknowitseemssofarawaynow,butIamalreadysoexcitedtoseeeveryoneatFallRally!But,until thenIencourageyoualltocontinueyourKeyClubdriveoverthesummer:planserviceprojects, reachouttoyourLTGsaboutyourclubhostingadivisionalevent,orattendyourlocalKiwanis meeting.IknowI’llbeingdoingalloftheabove;)I’malreaysoproudofallofyouandIcan’twaitfor ustomakethisthebestserviceyearyet--GOMIDKCI!

Yoursinservice, ClaraBerry

23-24MichiganDistrictGovernor

MeettheE-Board

Secretary

Hi Mighty Michigan Key Clubbers! My name is Isabella Buccilli, and I am your district secretary this service year. I have been in Key Club since my freshman year of high school, and this will be my second term on the District Board. When I'm not doing service events with my home club or doing secretary work, I enjoy swimming and SCUBA diving, listening to music, and baking. I can't wait to work with you all this year. Go MIDKCI! I plan to send out the first edition of the District Directory in the LTG's July newsletters, which come out on July 15.

FavoriteIceCream:

StrawberryCheesecake

ExecutiveBoardisledbytheDistrictGovernor whoiselectedwiththerestoftheExecutiveboard at SLC.Thedistrict’sexecutiveboardincludesa governor,secretary,treasurer,bulletineditor,and thenewlyelectedpositionofwebmaster.Thus, ExecutiveBoardworkstoeffectivelycommunicate andorchestratetheclubatadistrictlevelwith theirownrespectiveduties.

IsabellaBuccilli

Hey Mighty MI Key Clubbers! My name is Aswathy Abraham and I serve as your District Treasurer for the 2023-2024 Key Club service year. I am currently a junior at International Academy East and hope to continue my service efforts through not only my school community but through District as well. I can’t wait to serve you all and hope to make this the greatest service year yet! My goals include increasing our membership dues, creating monthly lists with new fundraising ideas for clubs, and encouraging more club treasurers to submit their treasurer report forms.

FavoriteIceCream:Cake Batter

Editor

Hey Michigan District! My name is Ema Sulstarova and I have the honor of serving as your District Bulletin Editor for this 2023-2024 service year. In my free time I enjoy traveling, dancing, singing, and playing the piano. I also enjoy teaching dance and the Albanian language at Balkan American Community Center. My goals this service year are to inform and provide insightful information through various media outlets, and help promote and gain engagement in our districtwide events of SLC and Fall Rally. I also want the Wolverine Key to be an easily accessible tool for both information and showing off clubs successes!

FavoriteIceCream:Cookie

Dough

EmaSulstarova

AswathyAbraham

Makki

LTGChair

My name is Hussain Makki and I go to Dearborn High School. I am the first District Webmaster for KCI's Michigan District. I am a member of the Wrestling team, Student Council, Key Club and Amity, which me and my friends founded as a Charity to provide support in the Middle East and have raised over 10,000 dollars in the past 6 months! My largest goal in my term as District Webmaster, other than revitalizing our outdated website, is to create an app for members of the district board that will simplify communication with the board through features like updates and an assignment tracker, making our board more efficient.

FavoriteIceCream: Biscoff

Heyeveryone!MynameisGuneetKaur,andI'mexcitedtoserveas yourLTGChairthisyear!Myjobistobearesourceforlieutenant governors(LTGs)byprovidingthemwiththetrainingandmaterials thattheyneedtodotheirjob.SomethingsaboutmearethatIgoto PCEP,whichisindivision13,andI'minvolvedinmyschool'sNHS, AsianPacificAmericanClub,LinkCrew,andbandprogram.Inmyfree time,Ilovehangingoutwithmysisterandpracticingmyclarinet. AnotherfunfactaboutmeisthatIloveoranges!I'vedownedawhole bagofthembymyselfintwodays,andsinceIeatthemsomuch,I considermyselfabitofanorangeexpert.I'dliketohelppromoteKey ClubInternational'spartners,programs,andopportunitiestoKey Clubbers.TherearesomanyresourcesthatKCIofferstoKeyClubs thatmanypeopledon'tknowabout,soIwillworkwithLTGsto promotesaidresourcesintheirnewsletters.Iwillalsofollowthrough withthisgoalbyworkingwiththeInternationalPartnersCommittee tospreadthisinformationthroughsocialmediaplatforms.

FavoriteIceCream:

Hussain

MeettheLTGs

Division1

SohilTangella

Hi! My name is Sohil Tangella. I am the Lieutenant Governor for division 1 in the 23-24 service year. My home school and division is International Academy East and Division 15. Some of my main goals this year are to reactivate the clubs in my division, start the builders club near my local middle schools, and get into contact with Circle K Ann Arbor.

FavoriteIceCream:

CookiesandCream

LieutenantGovernorsactasaliaisonbetweenthe DistrictBoardandtheindividualkeyclubsintheir division. Througheffectivecommunicationand connectionstheyrelaydistrict-wideresourcestothe individualkeyclubsandgetinformationtothe districtboardfromtheirkeyclubs.Theyalsotake partinindividualcommitteessuchasEvents, MembershipDevelopment,Projects,etc.

ChikanmaOkoisor

Hey Key Clubbers! My name is Chikanma Okoisor and I'm currently a sophomore at H.H Dow High School. I'm elated to work with you all as the Lieutenant Governor of Division 2 for the 2023/2024 service year. A little bit about me: I love running track, contortion, coding and reading sci fi novels. I enjoy traveling and seeing how different people live. Some of my goals for this service year are to get in contact with district administrators, collect updated club contact information, try to visit one club, host an OTC for club officers, and create a chat where club officers can connect with officers from other schools with the same position!

FavoriteIceCream: Cookies&Cream

Division3

Hi! My name is Jenna Morrison and I am the LTG for division 3 this year. I am currently a sophomore at Sacred Heart Academy. Outside of Key Club, I participate in varsity Softball, Student Senate, Model UN, and I love to read. I'm so excited to be able to work with everyone this service year! My goals this year are to work closely together with all clubs in our division to help everyone thrive and grow. I will focus on improving communication and serving as a liaison between Division and District. I look forward to working with you all this next year!

FavoriteIceCream:

SaltedCaramel

JennaMorrison

Division4

Hi! My name is Olivia Emenhiser. I am a sophomore at South Haven High School. I am the LTG for division 4. Outside of Key Club, I am involved in swimming, tennis, robotics, and knitting club. My plans are to have all my clubs active, start new clubs in my district, and plan more service projects together.

FavoriteIceCream:

Division5

Hello everyone! My name is Viviana Cotter, and I am the Lieutenant Governor for Division 5 for the 20232024 service year! I was born in Louyang, China and adopted when I was 2.5 years old. Currently, I am a Junior at the International Academy of Macomb. Outside of school, I love to skateboard, read, learn about human psychology, and hangout with my friends. I love meeting new people and forming new friendships. Some of goals are to contact all principals and club advisors to see whether there school's Key Club is still active or not have all active Key Clubs to fill out their ERFs, and help my committee with ideas for Fall Rally and SLC

FavoriteIceCream:Chocolate

ChipCookieDough

VivianaCotter

OliviaEmenhiser

Chocomania

KennedyHaworth

IamKennedyHaworthandIamarisingsenioratLapeerHigh School.IjoinedKeyClubatthebeginningofmysophomore year,whichiswhenitbecameavailabletome.Mysisterwasthe presidentofourhomeclubandsaidIhadtojoinbecausetheir membershipwasverylow,soIjoinedandbroughtatonofmy friendswithme.Bythebeginningofthenextserviceyear,I decidedtorunforPresident.Iranonaplatformofincreasing membership,doingjustthat.Alargepartofgaining membershipwasanincreaseincommunicationbetweenthe ClubBoardandtheDistrictBoard,soIcouldseewhatothers weredoing.Thisleadstomygoalfortheserviceyear, increasingcommunicationwithinmydivision.Iwillalso stronglyencourageeveryonetostayPINK:Persistent,Inclusive, Notable,andKind.

FavoriteIceCream:Chocolate

ChipCookieDoughorMint

ChocolateChip

Division7

MynameisCalebLeeandIamarisingsenioratOkemosHighSchool.I’m theLieutenantGovernorforDivision7andIwasthepastLieutenant GovernorforDivision5.Ilovespendingtimeplayingtheviolin,listening tomusic,hangingoutwithfriends,andsunbathingisthebest.I’mapartof myschool’sgolfteamandacoupleotherclubslikeHOSA,BPA,NHS, StudentCouncil,andmore.Ilookforwardtoworkingwithandmeeting youallforthecomingserviceyear! Mygoalswouldbetofirstand foremosthelpcontributehelpingoutourcommunitiesthroughservice projects,fundraisers,andmorewhilealsohavingfun.Iwanttohelpmake anenvironmentwherepeoplecanmakememoriesthroughKeyClubwhile alsoservingtheircommunities.Iwanttocreatemoreconnectionbetween theschoolsinthe7thdivisionandalsomakeourlargeevents,FallRally andSLC,asuccess.Ihopetomakethisserviceyearafunbutmeaningful onetoallKeyClubmembersintheMichigandistrict.

FavoriteIceCream: ButterPecan

CalebLee

AneeshBurri

Hi everyone! My name is Aneesh Burri. I was born in Chicago, I moved to Michigan in 2012. I have a brother and I’m a sophomore at Lakeshore High School. I play tennis and run track, and I’m incredibly Involved in DECA. This service year, my main goals are to activate more clubs and create more opportunities for them to expand their network by organizing intradivisional events.

FavoriteIceCream:Chubby

HubbyfromBenandJerry's

Division9

Hi everyone! I'm Ria Surratt, I go to Addison High School and am a rising Sophomore. I play percussion in our concert band and I am my school's color guard captain this year, and I am an avid photographer and old book collector. I look forward to improving Division 9 as your LTG this year and serving you all during this service year! Some of my goals are to re-establish at least 5 clubs this service year, have at least 1 division wide service project/fundraiser aligned with our district project this year, and promote inner club contact and projects to help build the community.

FavoriteIceCream: MOOvillesJavaChip

RiaSurratt

AdivaIslam

My name is Adiva Islam. I am a current junior at the International Academy of Macomb. I am very involved in my school as I am a member of multiple clubs and hold various leadership positions. Outside of school, I am a lifeguard! My hobbies include swimming, running, and being physically active. I also love making jewelry and connecting with others. I am excited to serve as an LTG this year! I joined Key Club because I was really interested after attending a meeting where we made thank you cards for essential workers during my freshman year. I really liked the idea of the club and the values that were present. Also, all the service events seemed fun and exciting!

FavoriteIceCream:Cookie Dough

Division11

My name is Connor Leighton, my pronouns are he/him, and I am a rising junior at Haslett High School. Some goals I have for this term are to meet with all clubs and reactivate all clubs in my division that are not active. I also want to collect all dues as early as possible.

FavoriteIceCream: SaltedCaramel

ConnorLeighton

MalaakJadallah

Hello Key Clubbers! My name is Malaak Jadallah and I am currently a junior at Fordson High School. I will be your Lieutenant Governor for Division 12 for this upcoming service year. Looking forward to the positive progress we can accomplish. Please reach out with any questions or suggestions for this service year! My goals are to increase membership, communication, and activity participation in our division.

FavoriteIceCream:Cookie

Dough

Division13

I am Ali Bank and I am a sophomore at PCEP where I run cross country and track. Outside of school, I love playing piano, trumpet, french horn, or guitar, going for walks, and writing. My goal is to improve communication in clubs in Division 13.

FavoriteIceCream:Mint ChocolateChip

AlisonBank

Hi everyone! My name Lisa Chiu, and I'm a junior at the International Academy of Macomb. I'm very exicited to serve as Division 14's Lieutenant Governor for the 2022-2023 service year! In school, I'm also involved in HOSA, NHS, SNHS, and SHF. I love listening to music, playing badminton, and watching dramas Some of my goals are to re-activate clubs in my division, bring my clubs together through service projects, and have monthly meetings with club officers.

FavoriteIceCream:

Chocolate

Division15

Hey Key Clubbers! My name is Maya Abbou and I am so excited to serve as Lieutenant Governor of division 15. I am a rising senior attending International Academy East, and this is my first year serving on the District Board. I was born in Jordan and I speak Arabic. I cant wait to make this service year the best one yet! My main goal for this service year is to get into contact with more schools and reach people who have been disconnected.

FavoriteIceCream:Mint

ChocolateChip

LisaChiu

MayaAbbou

Helloeverybody!MynameisShilaLepuri,andIserveasthe lieutenantgovernorforDivision16.I'mcurrentlyafreshman attheUticaAcademyforInternationalStudies.I'minvolvedin afewdifferentclubs,includingDebate,Forensics,Robotics, andofcourse,KeyClub.Ican'twaittokeepworkingwithallof Division16tomakethisoneofthebestserviceyearswe'vehad! Mybiggestgoalsforthisserviceyeararetoimprove communication,butalsotoincreasethemembershipandkeep thosemembersonKeyClubforyearstocome!Communication allowsforourdivisiontobondmore,andtobecomecloserasa whole.Ifindthathavingacommunitylikethatissorefreshing, andletsyoumeetpeoplewhoareinterestedinthesamethings asyou.Asforincreasingmembership,KeyClubcanalready helpsomanypeopleallacrosstheworld,butwithmore members,imaginewhatelsewecouldaccomplishallover!So manypeoplecouldbenefitfromnewmembers,andthat'swhy it'sabiggoalofmine!

FavoriteIceCream:Cookies andCream

Don'thesitateto reachoutwith anyquestionsor concerns!

ShilaLepuri

FINDYOURDIVISION

Meetthe

KiwanisFamilyRelations

Hi everyone! My name is Siddarth Moparti. I currently attend International Academy East. I am a rising senior and can't wait to serve as your Kiwanis Family Relations for the 2023-24 service year. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, pursuing my business, and listening to music. My goals over the summer are to get in contact with Kiwanis and Circle K members so I can help facilitate an event and invite them over to a Key Club meeting and speak to the high schoolers about the importance of service and how they can continue it.

FavoriteIceCream: Chocolate

CommitteeChairsoverseeoneofsi

NewClubBuilding,MembershipD Projects,KiwanisFamilyRelations

InternationalPartners.Thispositi alsoanelectedclubboardposition yourhomeclubpresidentandacommitteechair).

SiddarthMoparti

Co-MembershipDevelopment

Hi!I’mIzzyCampeau,oneofyourco membershipdevelopmentchairs.I’malso myhomeclub,Melvindale’spresident!I’m arisingsenior,andIcannotwaitforthis serviceyear.Mymaingoalthisyearisto bringbackatleasthalfofourinactive clubs.AndtobringKeyClubbacktothe downriverandDetroitarea.

FavoriteIceCream: Chocolate

Co-MembershipDevelopment

My name is Layla Garcia, and I am a rising junior at St Joseph High School in Division 8. Outside of Key club, I enjoy art, reading, track, math, and playing cello. My goals this year are to find ways to help schools promote their Key Clubs efficiently and find new members, including advertising to middle school Builder's Club members.

FavoriteIceCream: Vanilla

LaylaGarcia

IzzyCampeau

Hello there! My name is Alina and I am going to be a senior at International Academy East. As the former editor of my school's Key Club, I've had the honor of leading and collaborating with an amazing team of individuals. Apart from that, I do martial arts and help run a nonprofit. I am a huge animal lover and enjoy volunteering at shelters. I also enjoy listening to BTS and going bike riding in my spare time. I am delighted to serve as your 2023-2024 projects chair! As projects chair, I hope to bring new ideas that are both engaging and fun.

FavoriteIceCream:

CookiesandCream

InternationalPartners

KateChurch

Hi! My name is Kate and I’m a rising sophomore at Haslett High School. I am currently Vice President of my home Key Club and a Varsity track runner! My favorite things are going to my local bookstore, golfing with my family, and late night target runs. Some of my goals include staying active on Instagram to continually promote our preferred charities and other Key Club news. My other main goal is making my kids extremely helpful to make it as easy for clubs to be productive.

FavoriteIceCream:

CookieDough

AlinaMiah

DevinVo

Co-NewClubBuilding

Hey everyone! My name is Devin Vo and I am proud to serve as your 2023-2024 New Club Building CoChair. I am extremely excited to work with you all once again during my second term on the district board. On my first year of the district board, I was granted a once in a lifetime opportunity that taught me so many life-lasting skills, and was welcomed into a loving family. Hence, on my second term, I want to provide the same opportunity I was given across all of Michigan. Let's have an amazing service year everyone! My goal is to to charter at least 10 new Key Clubs throughout the year.

FavoriteIceCream: Strawberry

Co-NewClubBuilding

MynameisMoeAliandIamarisingjunioratCrestwoodHighSchool. IrunCrossCountryandTrack,amapartofNHSandKeyClub,whereI ammyclub'spresident,andamamemberoftheroboticsteam.Ienjoy readingfictionnovelsandrunninglongdistanceinmyfreetime.This summerIplantoattendJohnHopkinsUniversity'sSummerProgram, andEHRA'sYouthFellowship,aswellastrainfortheupcomingcross countryseason.Ican'twaittoservetheMightyMichiganDistrictof KeyClubasthisyear'sNewClubBuildingCo-Chair.Mygoalforthe 2023-2024serviceyearincludereviving15inactiveKeyClubsbythe timeSLCarrives.Ihopetoachievethisgoalthroughleadingmy committeeincreatingextremelyengagingandusefulNewClubKits, andcommunicatingwithalltheLTGstolocateallinactiveclubs,and collaborateinordertoremakethemintoastrengthenedclub.

FavoriteIceCream: RedVelvet

MohammadAliAlSabeh

Co-EventsChair

I’m Guneev Gill and I will be serving as one of the two Events Co-Chair’s for the 23-24 service year! I am a rising senior at St Joseph High School, where I also serve as Webmaster for my home club. A little about myself; I love spending time with my friends & family, running, playing beach volleyball, reading Colleen Hoover, napping and everything fallespecially Pumpkin Spice Lattes. If I'm not doing any of those, I am probably snuggled up on the couch watching Grey's Anatomy for the 4th time through. My goals for the service year include increasing attendance at both Fall Rally and SLC by 20%. In addition to an increase in attendees, I hope to help Michigan Key Clubbers grow their love for service through many workshops and to bring even more excitement to the years events!

FavoriteIceCream:

CookieDough

Co-EventsChair

Hi guys! My name is Kiki Okoisor and I am a junior at Dow high. I am extremely excited to be your events chair with Neev. In my free time I can be found dancing, singing or painting. I love listening to all types of pop and R and B music. I am also a huge fan of Latin music and I write songs. I recently moved here from Nigeria and it has been an interesting transition. My goals for this year are to be well organized such as creating our first kit by August 1st and being able to meet with my committee monthly and then weekly leading up to Fall Rally.

FavoriteIceCream: Vanilla

KikanwaOkoisor

GuneevGill

CAS

I'm sure this comes as no surprise that we have some extremely talented Key Clubbers and one objective of the Wolverine Key is that it provides a space for them to show off their beautiful work!

"MixedEmotions"by ShilaLepuri

Diving Deeper

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Governor'sProject

MoreAbouttheProject

SpringBoardRecap Agenda

LTGandChairtraining

DutiesandResponsibilities

KeyClubInternationalInformation

BoardMeetingInformation

CommitteeTalk Editor'sUpdates

SMARTGoals MeetingtheTrustee

Treasurer'sUpdates

May13th-May15th

ThepurposeofSpringBoard istogiveabrieftraining tothemembersoftheboard andtogettoknoweach other!Itwasamazingtogetto seeeveryoneandhavea completeboard!!Myfavorite eventwasthebonfireand gettingtomakes'moreswith everyone.

writtenbyEmaSulstarovaDistrictEditor

ICONReview

Hi!I’mIzzyCampeau,yourmembershipdevelopment committeechair.Notonlythat,butIamalsomyhomeclub’s President!Andthissummer,Iwasluckyenoughtobeableto representmyclubatICON!WhatisICONexactly?ICONisthe InternationalConvention,whereyougettomeetotherpeople whosharethesamepassionasyouforKCI.There’sworkshops whereyougettolearnsomanynewthings,andmakenew friends.Yougettoexerciseyourrighttovoteonthingssuchas thenewinternationalboard,(congratulationstoMIDKCI’svery ownIanOpelforgettingelectedasaninternationaltrustee!!!), andevenamendments.YougettohearfromamazingKeynote speakerswithsomuchadvicetooffer.

MypersonalexperienceatICONwasamazing.Iwasableto makesomanynewfriends,whetheritwasgettingclosertoour Michiganboardmembers,orpeoplefromentirelydifferent statesandcountries!Ihadsomuchfun.Myfavoritemoment wasdefinitelygettingtogotoDisneylandwithallofmynew bestfriends.EveryoneatICONissolovingandinclusive,soit waseasytohavefuneverywherewewent.Ifsomebodyasked meiftheyshouldgotoICON,myimmediateanswerwouldbe YES!Go,it’ssuchagreatnewexperience,youdosomuchmore thanyouwouldthink.It’ssuchabeneficialexperienceaswell, youcantakehomeaplethoraofideasforyourhomeclub.

writtenbyIzzyCampeau,Co-MembershipDevelopmentChair

MajorEmphasisAward......................Dearborn,Fordson,StJoseph ClubVideoAward..........................................................................Lakeshore DistrictFundraiser.........................................................................Division8 DigitalScrapbook.........................................................................Eisenhower OratoricalContest.........................MohamedMakki,MalakJadallah Alexander“Sandy”NiningerAwardOutstandingKeyClubber Award................................................................JaskaranRandhawa-IAM

ERFAward.........................................................................................ManyClubs 100%Minutesand MonthlyAward.........................................Haslett, Okemos,EdselFord Page28

NonDigitalPoster.................SterlingHeights,Dearborn,Fordson KiwanisFamilyRelationsAward.........Lakeshore,UAIS,Fordson

MIDKCI'22-'23SLC WINNERS

OutstandingClubOfficerWebmaster..........................MohamedMakki OutstandingClubOfficerBulletinEditor...........................AliKhanafer

OutstandingClubOfficerTreasurer.......................AnanyaBommineni OutstandingClubOfficerSecretary..................................HamzahFawaz

OutstandingClubOfficerVicePresident........................MadinahBazzi OutstandingClubOfficerPresident...............................MalaakJadallah

SingleServiceAward.....................................................................EdselFord, Lakeshore,Dearborn,Fordson,StJoseph

OutstandingEboardAward...................................................EmiyahJones OutstandingLTGAward..............................................................ClaraBerry

OutstandingCommitteeChairAward...........................ChloeShaman ScrapbookAward..............................Lakeshore,Melvindale,St.Joseph

DistrictProjectAward...............................Lakeshore,EdselFord,UAIS

GregSmithOutstandingFacultyAdvisorAward........KatieWoodard

EarlyBirdDuesAward........................................................................Adrian, GrosseIsle,Lakeshore,Lapeer,Melvindale,TroyAthens,UAIS

Dates:

-October1st:September

ServiceSpotlight

DearbornHighSchool

EndofschoolyearfunforDearbornHighKeyClubandtwolocal elementaryschools.OnJune2from5:00-8:00p.m.,Lindbergh FunFairwasinfullswingwithhundredsofstudents,parents, teachersandvolunteers.DHSKeyClubsent16membersto volunteerwiththeoutdoorgames.Afewmilesawayonthesame evening,DuVall’sIceCreamSocialwashappeningwithaboutthe samecrowd.DHSKeyClubsent6members;EFHSKeyClubsent 11members.Threehoursofvolunteeringatbothschoolson blacktopplaygroundswithtemperaturesreaching91degreesis nosmallfeat--andKeyClubpersevered.

writtenbyJumanaKamalaldin,DearbornHighSchool

St.JosephHighSchool ClubSpotlights

St. Joseph High School received a $1,000 Youth Opportunities Fund grant to help support their "Blanket Bridge" service project!

IpickedSaintJosephHighSchoolto spotlightduetothedrivetheyhaveto grow.Theirleadershiphasbeen admirablethroughoutlastyear's serviceyearandagainthisservice year.Manyoftheirsuccessfulevents likeSeniorProm,theBlanketBridge Project,andvariousothersshowthe dedicationandcommitmenttomaking achangeandimpactthroughservice andleadership.

writtenbyEmaSulstarova,DistrictBulletinEditor

Key Club Senior Prom Leadership

KEY CLUB SALINE HIGH SCHOOL

MissonStatement WhatWeDo!

The Saline High School chapter of Key Club International is dedicated to fostering positive change and making a lasting impact in both local and international communities. Through acts of service and innovative fundraising initiatives, we strive to enhance the lives of individuals and promote their overall well-being.

Over 2,000 Hours of Community Service last year!

UNICEF Trick or Treat: Collect funds to help provide essential resources like clean water, education, healthcare, and nutrition to children in need worldwide.

PB&J in Detroit: Sort, package, and distribute food to underserved communities with limited access to nutritious meals.

Miracle Minutes for Breast Cancer: Collect funds during lunch to provide support and resources to those affected by Breast Cancer

And Many More...

Food Gatherer's: Deliver, sort, and redistribute food across 170 community partners with the Food Gatherer's organization for hunger relief in the County.

Give365: Help restore and maintain local parks in Saline/Ann Arbor with the Parks and Recreation Volunteer and Outreach Program.

House by the Side of the Road: Sort clothing and items that are donated to children and adults in need.

createdbyMichaelBryant,SalineHighSchoolKeyClub

KeyClubPartners

Erika'sLighthouse

Erika's Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that advocates for good mental health, especially for teenagers. The organization also provides resources to kickstart conversations around mental health.

Ways to Get Involved:

Beacon of Hope Walk: Host a walk or fun run to raise funds for Erika’s Lighthouse and empower your community. Track your progress with a leadership board!

Hosting various fundraisers such as:

Bake sale

Running a marathon

Sponsoring an Empowerment Club

Golfing with friends

There are so many ways to join the movement of empa h d d

KeyClubPartners

Collegewise

Collegewisehelpsidentifythecollegethat’srightforyou, assistswiththeapplicationprocess,andprovidestutoring forACT/SATexams.Whileapaidsubscriptionisavailable forthosewhowishtoaccessit,everyKeyClubmemberhas accesstoCollegewiseresourcesontheRunwayplatformasa memberbenefit.

AsaKeyClubber,yougetaccesstothefollowingresources forfree:

Runway:Afree,onlinecoursetowalkyouthroughthe collegeadmissionsprocess

TheBlog:Collegewisesharestimelyandfreeadvice everyweekontheirblog.

Podcast:Listentoadmissionsexpertsshareexclusive insightsonthecollegeprocess.

ResourceLibrary:Guides,one-pagers,andtipsheets witheverythingyouneedt k b t ollege admissio

KeyClubPartners

School house was founded by Sal Khan, also the founder of Khan Academy. It is a nonprofit organization with the mission of connecting the world with free, peer-to-peer tutoring

How to Get Involved:

Become a tutor yourself and host live tutoring sessions

Become a student ambassador to help

KeyClubPartners

UNICEF

UNICEF is short for United Nations Children's Fund. UNICEF's objective is to help disadvantaged children throughout the world through education, rights protection, and various other forms of aid.

How to Get Involved:

Share your time with UNCIEF and register online to gain access to UNICEF Action Center, and learn how to become a global citizen and volunteer Advocate and allow your voice to be heard by spreading the word and importance of UNICEF

Join your high school club (or start one) and help fundraise for UNICEF

"IjoinedKCbecauseiwaspassionateaboutserviceandbringingitintomyschool,andmakingitcome backstrongerthanithasinthepastyearsatMHS.""IwasraisedinLagos,Nigeria,acommunitywhere volunteeropportunitieswerelimitedtoexclusivevisitstoconvalescenthomesandorphanages,with projectslikerecyclingandtutoringnonexistent.WhenImovedtotheUnitedStatesninemonthsago,the dayaftermyflightlanded,IwaltzedintoH.HDowHighSchool:Mynewschool,eyeswideopen,inaweof alltheclubstochoosefrom.Thefirstonetomyrightwascalled"KeyClub'';thepeopleinthestand beckonedmeover.Theyexplainedthehistoryandtruepurposeoftheclub.Isignedmynameontheclub listwithouthesitation.ItwaseverythingIhadwantedtodo.Irealizedtherewerecountlessvolunteer opportunitiesinthiscommunity,withnumerouspeoplewhoenjoyedvolunteeringwiththeclubtobetter thecommunityandmakeamoreequitableworld.""IjoinedKeyClubbecauseItrulybelieveinthecauses. KeyClubisnotonlyacharitableorganizationthathelpsdisadvantagedpeoplearoundtheworld,butan organizationthatteachesyouthimportantleadershipskillsthatyoujustcan’tlearninschool.Icontinue tolearnandgrowinleadership,empathy,timemanagement,andavarietyofotherskillsthroughKey Club.""Beingonthedistrictboardhaschangedmyentireperspectiveonextracurriculars.Irealizedthat extracurricularsaren'tjustsomethingyouputonyourcollegeapplication.Itiswhereyoucanexperience whatit'sliketohelpotherpeopleandreapthefeelingofdoinggoodforthecommunity.Atourdistrict boardfarewellspeeches,Iballedmyeyesout.Atthatpoint,Irealizedtheimpactthatthisboardhashad onmeanditmademerealizethatIwantotherstohavethesameopportunityandexperienceIhad.""I lovegivingbacktomycommunityandhelpingothers.""IjoinedKeyClubtobecomemoreinvolvedinmy communityandhavemoreopportunitiestoserveourcommunity.""Aftermonthsofhavingclassestaught overGoogleMeetsandsportsgamesbeingputonpause,Iwastiredofbeingathomeallthetimeand neededsomethingtokeepmebusy.IjoinedKeyClubasareasontokeepmebusyandIfellinlovewithall theeventsandserviceprojects.BeingapartofKeyClubhasimpactedmylifebygivingmethechanceto realizehowmuchILOVEhelpingothers,beinginvolvedinmycommunity,andgivingbacktothosein need,allofwhichmylovehasonlygrown.""IthinkthereasonIjoinedKeyClubwasbecauseofits mission.Helpingothershasalwaysheldaspecialplaceinmyheart,andKeyCluballowedmetotakethat passiontoawholenewlevel.IgettomeetsomanypeoplethroughKeyClub,butIgettohelpevenmore. It'salwayssorefreshingtoseepeople'sexpressions,anditjusthappenstowarmyourownheart.""I discoveredmyloveforcommunityservicein6thgradewhenIjoinedBuilder'sClub.Sincethen,Ihave continuedtoseekhigherpositionstodothemostIcanformycommunity.""IjoinedKeyClubbecauseI wasreallyinterestedafterattendingameetingwherewemadethankyoucardsforessentialworkers duringmyfreshmanyear.Ireallylikedtheideaoftheclubandthevaluesthatwerepresent.Also,allthe serviceeventsseemedfunandexciting!""IfI'mbeinghonest,IonlyjoinedKeyClubinmyfreshmanyear becausemysistertoldmeitwouldlookgoodonmycollegeapplications.SinceIjoineddistrictboard, however,I'vemetagroupofpeoplewhoI'veformedstrongbondswith,andIcansafelysaythatKeyClub isabigpartofmylifenow!It'sgivenmeagreatpurposetoapplymyselfto,aswellasajobthatIloveto do!""BecauseIwanttohelppeoplearoundtheworldandlocallyinanywayIcan,alsotohelpmyselfgrow forthefutureaheadofme""IjoinedKeyClubbecausealotofmyfriendsareinKeyClubandtheykept tellingmehowfunitisandalltheamazingactivitiesandactsofservicethattheydotobetterthe community.RightthenandthereIknewthatIwantedtojoinKeyClub,soIdid.""Ijoinedkeyclubbecause Iwantedtotrytomakeadifferenceinthisworld,andIwantedtocontributemoretomycommunity."

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