Applications are due in 10 days on the 11th! Make sure to get your form turned in to either an officer or Mr. Blakley in room 511.
October is one of our busiest months with plenty of opportunities for hours so take advantage of it!
YEN | president
Hi guys! I hope that everyone has enjoyed the events so far for this school year! We are working our hardest to find the best events for everyone every month (especially October) so be on the lookout for that :)
Hi beautiful people!! Welcome back to season 2 of highschool! I hope everyone has gotten accustomed to their schedules and classes. Look out for upcoming volunteer events and stay on top of your classes :))
LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Hey everyone! I’m very excited for this upcoming month; we have so many events planned for you guys :)) Look forward to them and keep an eye out for more hour opportunities! One of which is to complete the ez game for 1/2 an hour (deeper into the newsletter)
Sincerely,
Andrew Duong
BOO GRAMS
What:Purchasealittletreatfor yourBOO!!
When:October1st-25th
Where:DURINGALLLUNCH
OUTSIDETHECAFETERIA
WEAREACCEPTINGCANDIES DONATIONS:NOLIMITS!!
TRI-CITY CLEANUP
What: Pick up trash in a local area with Kiwanis (our parent organization)
When: October 5th @ 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Where: Bunker Hill- Public Parking Lot next to 2606 Pleasant Valley Garland 75040
When: October 9th @3pm
Where: Cafeteria
BOOKMARK SOCIAL GENERAL MEETING
What: Create bookmarks to put inside the books we’re donating to local Little Libraries
When: October 9th after General meeting
Where: Cafeteria
HOPE IN HANDS
What: Help the church package food for those in need
When: Thursday, October 10th
@6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: First Christian Church, 7301 Miller Rd Rowlett Tx 75088
PUMPKIN CARVING SOCIAL
What: Celebrate the Halloween spirit by carving pumpkins with us
When: Friday, October 11th
KIWANIS’ COVINGTON
Where: Cafeteria
Entry Fee: TBA
FALL FESTIVAL FOOD DRIVE
What: Help package food for people in need! When: October 12th @11am- 4pm
What: Come hang out with Allen HS Key Club with various activities
When: Fall Break: TBA Where: TBA
IDF WALK
What: Collab with BETA, Help set up, tear down, pass out water, assist marathon attendees, and bring energy to the event
When: October 19th @TBA
Where: Dallas Zoo
PSAT/SAT POSTER MAKING
What: Make poster to encourage everyone that is taking the PSAT/SAT
When: October 21th @TBA
Where: TBA (either at NGHS or GHS)
HALLOWEEN BASH
What: Come celebrate halloween with NGHS at our annual bash, we will be running the cup pong booth!
When: October 31th @TBA
Where: NGHS CAFETERIA
september painting!
heartwalk!
event highlights
The Butterfly Effect The Butterfly Effect
By: Andrew Duong
Lying on the cold wooden floor, I contemplate, “Was this worth waking up at 4AM?” Most may disagree, but for me, my immediate answer would be “Most definitely.” Key club marathon volunteering for AMPT and Run Project has always been extremely exhausting to me. However, I never fail to enjoy my time there. I could be standing there in the heat for HOURS, simply holding a basket of tickets; or, I could be cutting tens of watermelons. Whatever the case may be, there is one factor that will forever ensure my satisfaction towards the event: being a Good Samaritan. I know it may sound corny, but for the whole timeline of my life, I have always been very passionate about helping others and making an impact in the world. Although it might not seem much, something as little as a little cheer, pushing marathon runners to complete their lap, could change the whole trajectory of their lives. The following day, they could have volunteered at another marathon to give others that same feeling of motivation and positivity. Who knows? They might even become a passionate and active volunteer themself one day. Regardless, it doesn't hurt to bring positivity and kindness into the world. A rock being kicked on the pavement could cause a car tire to be busted, leading to a whole traffic jam, resulting in a huge, unexpected impact. That is called the Butterfly Effect. This idea gives me the will and encouragement to push forward and perform my simple, yet impactful, acts of kindness, such as volunteering, potentially impacting a person's life. What I also believe is beautiful, is how the marathons are created for awareness and support of diseases and conditions like Alzheimer’s or Leukemia, giving me more of a reason to volunteer. So even if I have to pull an all-nighter, even if the volunteer coordinators can be a little aggravating, I will never be ungrateful for the opportunity to help.
Jar Full of Stars Jar Full of Stars
By: Kayla Do
I’ve folded roughly 993 paper stars in the past few years. They’re stored in a glass jar shaped like a star, with each one varying in size and pattern that represents my wish. After years of folding stars, I’ve chosen to dedicate my thousandth star, and my first wish to Key Club. “California Girls” is playing from the Heart Walk stage. Instead of heading straight to the volunteer tent like everyone else would, the members are dancing, waving balloons and fans to the beat, fully immersed in the momen As an officer, you might think about telling them to get moving, but as a member, these first-time experiences are all about savoring every second. During my sophomore year, I found myself fully enjoying the events my officers had organized. Now, as a junior and an officer, I look back on those moments with appreciation and hope to use them as inspiration to create equally meaningful experiences for others. I’ve come to realize that each star I fold holds a piece of my thoughts, hopes, and efforts that I’ve collected throughout my time in Key Club. With every fold, I reflect on the experiences and people that have shaped my passion these past two years. Some stars carry the weight of challenging days full of strength to push forward, while others are light with the joy of moments shared with friends. In this way, the jar of stars becomes not only a collection of wishes but a reason to lead and serve.
Once I’ve finished folding 1,000 paper stars, I’ll wish for Key Club to shine brightly like a sky full of stars for years to come, allowing everyone to experience the true meaning of being part of North Garland Key Club.
Paper Responsibility Paper Responsibility
By: Ricky Nguyen
Who knew how much power and responsibility a piece of paper could hold. From government documents, love letters, rejection letters, acceptance letters, dollar bills and more, paper has the ability to determine one’s life within the world and how their day goes with something as simple as a compliment note or a brand new job offer that ould change their life. As the date of November st comes closer and closer everyday, the membership applications and dollar bills rack up n my workplace like a never ending mountain and I think to myself how it's just a bunch of apers that hold no value that need to be leared out soon but then I slowly remember how each piece of paper is someone, someone who wants to volunteer, and especially, someone who wants to join our Key Club. I think of the memories I was able to create from fireworks at night. cold walks to venues, hot sweaty walks to the dart, and the friends and connections that I created because of that single piece of paper I turned in a year ago and I remember that these pieces of papers aren’t just pieces of paper, but an application to join an amazing club full of fun events, amazing people, great opportunities and more. So with all these thoughts in mind, I finally have the drive and motivation to go through all the applications and submit them to make each and every person who submitted an application, a happy volunteer who's created new lasting friendships and memories. Although counting every dollar bill and deciphering everyone’s ugly handwriting is hard and a boring grueling task at the end of the day it's worth it if I'm the one that helps them to become a part of the North Garland Key Club and leave a lasting impression for their HighSchool life.
CCOMMUNITY OMMUNITY
By: JUSTIN NGUYEN
Key Club is a club worth joining. At the beginning of my freshman school year, I wanted to find a way or an opportunity to gain a lot of service and volunteer hours. Although I did gain a lot of hours, what I really benefited from were the friends and memories I made along the way. Not only did it feel good to help others, it helped me connect more with the outside world. Instead of being on my computer or phone all the time, I went out to provide help for others and the community. Activities like picking up trash, helping set up tents for events, and packing lunches for starving children or the homeless are just a few of the many events that I attended. All of these activities that I participated in helped me become a more productive person and, generally, a better person. This club helped my relationships with new friends and current friends to become tighter and grow. I was bummed to find out that an upcoming event, Dallas Zoo Lights, got canceled due to the rain. Every event opportunity matters to me because it is another opportunity to help the community and create more memories. To me and many others, the Light the Night event was an unforgettable event. Although we were volunteering and providing service, we had a lot of fun. From eating at the food trucks to walking the marathon, this event had a lot of memories waiting to be created. Nearing the end of the event, there were fireworks, and it was very exciting. This event was surely one to remember. Yes, Key Club is a club that gives many opportunities for service hours, but it is also a place where memories are created.
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ty for actively volunteering at every key club event, we really appreciate your service! -ng editors :)
