OAKC Newsletter || November 2016

NOVEMBER 2016 | VOL 16 ISSUE 7

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Key Club International | CNH District | Region 3 | Division 30 South | Oxford Academy Key Club

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JOIN THE REST OFD30S FOR THIS MONTH’S DCM WHERE WE WILL BE MAKING HAND WARMER SOCK SNOWMEN FROM 1 TO 3 PM! REMEMBER TO RSVP!

CLUB UPDATES! CLUB BONDING POTLUCK THE OPPORTUNITY TO GET TO KNOW YOUR FELLOW OXFORD KEY CLUB MEMBERS IS COMING UP ON THE 21ST AT OUR CLUB POTLUCK!

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FACEBOOK FOR CHANCES TO VOLUNTEER.

— FALL RALLY SOUTH AT 6 FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN COMING UP ON NOV 12TH!

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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loha Sunshines!

To be honest with you, I’m not a huge fan of Halloween.

I don’t exactly have what most would consider an iron will. I frighten easily and I freak out over loud noises and dark rooms (not something I’m proud of). That being said, Halloween is not my favorite holiday. However, what I will brave scary costumes and darkness for is Trick or Treat for UNICEF. Key Club International has teamed up again with UNICEF to fundraise for maternal neonatal tetanus, an illness that is passed on from mothers to their babies. This illness still plagues many regions in third world countries but the cure is not some far fetched miracle. The vaccination for maternal neonatal tetanus is only $1.80 for three shots. For less than the price of a boba cup, you can make the biggest difference in a baby’s and his/her mother’s life.

Instead of asking for candy this year, ask for donations (no matter how small) to contribute to this worthwhile cause. Things like this make you really take a step back and be truly grateful for the life you have. The takeaway from this is take time to appreciate what’s around you and try to seek out the good of the world.

Yours truly, Tammy Pham

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PRESIDENT’S CORNER ello Key Clubbers!

We’re well into the school year now, and have just recently finished half of this term! I hope you’re enjoying the Key Club journey you’ve been having so far. Whether it be at HOPE Food Distributions or at Fall Rally, I hope that you’re finding an escape for yourselves through this club. Rather than talk about Key Club however, I wanted to spend this little section on what I was thankful for.

1. College applications are due within the next few weeks. For most, these deadlines cast a dark shadow over the next few weeks, hindering any fun they may have. Luckily, I’ve finished most of my applications.

2. Chemistry books. I may not be able to give them the attention I used to, but I’m still happy to occasionally open up a book and learn something new.

3. All of you. As cheesy as it may sound, my term wouldn’t have been successful without the help of the members of this club, and I’m thankful for the work you’ve all put in towards making this club as successful as it is.

Thank you all for your service, and I hope you all spend some time being thankful for what you have.

— Alvin Hua

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JENNIFER LA || TECH EDITOR

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y last and final RTC was a great remembrance of why I joined Key Club in the first place. RTC, to begin, stands for Regional Training Conference where key clubbers over our Region 3 (the OC area) come together and learn more about Key Club. At RTC this year, we had a service event in which we made dog toys out of unwanted t-shirts, had our monthly DCM hosted by our lovely LTG Kelly Tran, and had workshops lead by our LTGs and other guest speakers. RTC was held at Rancho Alamitos High School this year and we had an amazing turnout.

We first did the service project as members checked in and then we

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ate Pizza from Little Caesars. It was amazing because Little Caesars came by and greeted us while passing out pizza. As we ate, I met a wide variety of people from different schools and different grades. They really reminded me of why I always attended these events and it resparked my love of helping others. After that, we had our DCM and finally the workshops. Even though I have been to RTC many times, I still was able to learn something new about Key Club and ultimately, about myself.

VINA NGUYEN | | PUBLICIST

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egion Training Conference is held once every year and brings together Key Clubbers from all over Region 3.

It is a day to meet our old friends again and make many new friends.

In addition to all the fun and bonding, RTC provides different sessions with a variety of workshops ranging from treasurer, secretary to presidents and Kiwanis Relations work-

shops. These long hour sessions allow us to learn new things about a certain position and how to improve or try for them.

At the end, we end with a closing sessions with fun activities, raffles, and cheers. Although we may be struck with exhaustion, it was all worth it, because it was a fun day of learning new things and meeting new people.

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ASHLEY SUN || HISTORIAN

HELEN PHAN || PROJECT CHAIR

n the month of October I’ve chaired several events, all of which were really fun and enjoyable because of Halloween. I got to meet so many new members, like Anthony and Brenda. One of the events I chaired was the annual Trunk or Treat at St. I, where an enormous amount of members showed up despite it being a Friday night. We worked at several booths, and interacted with the kids all dressed up for the event. It was so hectic and fun that I’d completely forgotten to take pictures. This event is definitely a worthwhile one, so definitely come out to join us next year!

t. Irenaeus Trunk or Treat was a fun event for both old and new members of Key Club. Cars were decorated for the participants to enjoy the display and candy. Displays had themes like Monsters Inc., Ghostbusters, and so many. It warmed my heart to see little kids happy in their cute costumes.

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As for the volunteering, the jobs assigned were fun as well. Most of the volunteers were in charge of the game booths. It was adorable to see the kids excited over the games and the little prizes they won. When I switched out with other volunteers, I was able to get to know two new freshmen and learn lots about them!

At the end of it all, the event was a nice addition to the upcoming Halloween. It not only brought the families attending closer, but also the volunteers participating in the event. I personally enjoyed the event as it was easygoing and nice to know how we are contributing to others’ enjoyable experience.

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SAMANTHA YAO || TREASURER

VINA NGUYEN || PUBLICIST

s we’ve finally begun to settle into the new year, OAKC has resumed one of my favorite events— tutoring at St. Irenaeus. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, Key Clubbers head down to St. Irenaeus Parish School’s daycare center, where they help hand out snacks and drinks before sitting down and helping out the kids there with their homework.

t. Irenaeus tutoring is one of my favorite year-long events to volunteer at. Once a week for one hour, I get to work with kids from 2nd to 6th grade. During their snack time, I help serve them delicious food, and it is always heartwarming to see all these little kids happy and excited. Then, when it comes to homework time, I sit with the kids and help them do and check their homework. It’s kind of fun to see what they’re learning about in school and remember when I thought the same material was difficult too. After they’re done, I get to spend more time bonding with them and it is really fun. These kids are really cute and nice. Fair warning they get attached easily and just really want to make friends. Every time I go to volunteer at St. Iraneus is an eyeopening and wonderful.

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I’ve personally volunteered at St. I since my freshman year, and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my high school career.

Tutoring at St. I has helped me to become more patient and compassionate, and I’ve also developed friendships with many of the kids there; it’s bittersweet to watch them grow and develop.

If any of you are interested in potentially volunteering, please check out our Facebook page for more information!

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FALL RALLY SPIRIT NIGHT 1 JENIFFER AGUILAR || VICE PRESIDENT

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have never been to a spirit night or Fall Rally. I arrived super early to the first spirit night and honestly I’m so glad I did. I got to help with check in and by doing that I got to interact with a lot of members. On top of that I got to meet and reconnect with a lot of other friends from different schools.

I was so happy on how the event turned out. The spirit coordinators did a good job planning. I am definitely looking forward to all they have to give before the Fall Rally. I encourage everyone to come out to the next spirit nights and just talk to people, even if you aren’t going to Fall Rally (you’re still welcome!). If you feel kind of awkward at first, don’t worry it’s okay. You’ll warm up and honestly if you don’t think it’s awkward then it really isn’t that awkward. Find some common ground with your new friend, rant about grades, talk about whatever you’d like; just make a new friend.

I hope to see more of you all at the next spirit night!

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COMING SOON: FALL RALLY

BRITTNEY LE || HISTORIAN

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he annual Fall Rally is quickly approaching. It’s less than 2 weeks away.

It’s a day full of spirit, excitement, and fun. Fall Rally is a Key Club event that happens every year. It gathers many Key Club members, from schools you’ve heard of and school you didn’t even know existed. Fall Rally takes place at Six Flags Magic Mountain.

Not only is it filled with roller coasters, but there’s also multiple spirit rallies where all the divisions fight for the win. Although the deadline to pay is already over, it’s still an event that can be looked forward to in the coming year.

Fall Rally is a day where you can hang out with your friends, ride roller coasters, and scream at the top of your lungs, whether it’s because of the roller coaster or to show your Key Club spirit. It’s a night where you cheer as loud as you can to be titled as the most spirited.

Overall, Fall Rally is a time where you can relax and just have fun, away from the academic atmosphere. It’s an excuse to be far from home, yet with all your friends. Most importantly, it’s a day where you should show your spirit and cheer as long as you can, and remember it’s for a good cause.

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MIDTERM REFLECTION

ALVIN HUA || PRESIDENT

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ack when I was on appointed board, I didn’t really focus on the direction of the club. All I really did was do what Emily Huynh, the IP President, told me to do. Once I became President however, being aware of the club’s direction became an integral part of the job, and I soon saw myself planning the entire year in advance.

To kickstart my planning of the term, I made a master calendar of the club’s major events, whether they be Eliminate Week, Fall Rally, or the club elections.

I started penciling in the general dates of the events, and braced myself.

These were all things I had to get done. I couldn’t just sit in the backseat and let the term pass by. I was in the driver’s seat, and I was the one in charge of where this club w as going to go. I just didn’t want to mess things up.

Luckily, half of this term has already passed, and things have been going great! Our club won 1st place for shining club of the month, and the daunting tasks that shadowed over me have become smaller now that I got closer to them. In the end, being President wasn’t so bad, and in fact, I made a lot of great memories in my term so far. My time in Key Club was an amazing opportunity for me to grow, and I am lucky to have had the honor to serve this club.

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CALL US MAYBE?

PRESIDENT Alvin Hua (714)-495-0275 alvinh36@gmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT Jeniffer Aguilar (714)-386-0489 jenny1568 @hotmail.com

VICE PRESIDENT Matthew Phan (714)-345-9482 matthewphan2008 @yahoo.com

BULLETIN EDITOR Tammy Pham (657)-254-7663 vtphammer @gmail.com

TECH EDITOR Jennifer La (714)-818-3873 jenniferla1998 @gmail.com

PROJECT CHAIR Helen Phan (714)-332-9535 helenphan01 @gmail.com

PUBLICIST Vina Nguyen (714)-332-9567 vinatramnguyen @gmail.com

HISTORIAN Ashley Sun (714)-858-0545 ccsun2001 @gmail.com

@oakeyclub

SECRETARY Vivian Bui (714)-414-9991 vpbui002@gmail.com

PROJECT CHAIR Huda Saleh (714)-885-0247 hsaleh23@gmail.com

HISTORIAN Brittney Le (714)-473-7222 brittneyle03 @gmail.com

TREASURER Samantha Yao (714)-403-9631 yao.samantha.d @gmail.com

PUBLICIST Tracy Vu (714)-262-8206 tracyvu15 @gmail.com

HISTORIAN Kevin Song (714)-822-1019 kevinmk102 @gmail.com

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