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Welcome to the FINAL Espresso Publication of the 2025-2026 Service Year. It’s been an honor to serve as your District Editor and I hope you enjoy your last publication from me. I also hope that every single one of you found The Espresso publications helpful and fun to read through. Myself and the rest of the District Board work extremely hard to publish these quarterly and they include lots of personal stories in addition to important news. Releasing these quarterly most definitely challenged me as there are multiple graphics necessary in addition to me writing articles towards The Espresso. I came into my term knowing that my creativity will be pushed but The Espresso took more initiative than I expected. However, every single time, seeing the finished results, I am proud to see how it turned out. It’s somewhat unreal this is my last Espr tion will serve you well.

-TIFFAN-TIFFAN DISTRICT EDI

From our

District Governor Final Notes

Hello, PNW Key Clubbers! Hello, PNW Key Clubbers!

As the 2025-2026 service year concludes, I am grateful for the many learning opportunities presented by Key Club—those that I have experienced, and those that are afforded to each individual Key Club member. Throughout our time in Key Club, I find it is important to always remember the purpose of our organization: to provide opportunities for individuals to develop leadership through the vehicle of service.

With the conclusion of the service year, I encourage you to take a moment to “reset.” It is incredibly important to take time to consider the purpose for our actions and commitments to think about what we want to do next and how it serves our greater goals. Key Club should be a space for this type of preparation, as it provides crucial learning opportunities, but to fully benefit from these moments, we must first identify the type of person the type of leader we each want to be.

With the conclusion of the service year, I encourage you to take a moment to “reset.” It is incredibly important to take time to consider the purpose for our actions and commitments—to think about what we want to do next and how it serves our greater goals. Key Club should be a space for this type of preparation, as it provides crucial learning opportunities, but to fully benefit from these moments, we must first identify the type of person—the type of leader—we each want to be.

I hope that you continue to embrace every experience as an opportunity to learn and grow. By challenging identifying our values and the purpose behind our actions, we can lead more effectively and serve more impactfully.

It has been an honor serving as the 2025-2026 PNW Key Club District Governor. I wish you all the best as we enter the 2026-2027 Service Year, and as we begin the next chapter!

-GAVIN

-GAVIN DISTRICT GOVERNOR AHUMADA AHUMADA

Hey Key Clubbers! The 76th Annual District Convention has come and gone, but the impact from that amazing weekend will leave lasting impressions throughout our amazing District for months to come.

This year, we reached full capacity with 1,600 attendees, representing 34 divisions from across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, and British Columbia. Seeing members from every corner of the PNW gather in one space was nothing short of extraordinary. From the first meet and greet meal to the final goodbyes, the memories made at DCON makes it one of the best weekends of the year.

Throughout our time at District Convention, countless memories were made. Whether it was meeting new members, starting a new chapter as a leader, or cheering at the top of your lungs, it goes without saying DCON is a weekend of memories. We proudly awarded 45 different awards, recognizing an incredible year of service, leadership, and dedication.

Each award represented the heart of our district, students committed to making a difference in their schools and communities. Along with that, one of the most defining moments of the convention was electing our next District Board. Watching leaders step forward and witnessing the trust placed in them by this district for my fourth year was inspiring. With their passion and vision, I am confident we will continue with another prosperous and impactful year for PNW.

Although our time at the 76th Annual District Convention has come to a close, the spirit of DCON doesn’t stop here. The 77th Annual District Convention, will take place March 19–21, 2027, in Seattle, Washington. We are thrilled to announce that the convention will be moving back to the Hyatt Regency Seattle in 2027. This classic PNW venue will elevate your experience with spacious meeting rooms all under one roof, and convenient access to the heart of downtown Seattle. The February 1st deadline will arrive sooner than you think, so start your countdown now!

-LILA-LILA IP DISTR CONVEN VICE VICE

While this DCON will be my fourth and final one, serving as the 76th Annual District Convention Chair this year has been one of the most meaningful experiences of my life. Thank you PNW for entrusting me with the opportunity to help foster a weekend centered on growth, friendship, and leadership. The energy, enthusiasm, and spirit you brought to DCON made every late night d detail worth it. I hope you all d to the amazing District to come.

WHAT IS KEY CLUB?

Hey Key Clubbers, how

Hey Key Clubbers, how do you

I’ve been in Key Club for four whole years, and I have had plenty of time to think about what Key Club is really about. If you were to search it up on Google, you’d find that Key Club is “the oldest and largest international, student-led high school service organization.” This definition is factually correct, but if you ask anybody who has been in this organization as long as I have, I think the answer lies in how I have seen my friends, peers, and club members grow in service and leadership.

en I ran for Bulletin Editor in my first Key Club election, I was absolutely mortified to speak in front of an audience. I held my speech in my hand, trembling, feeling incredibly self-concious about what people thought about me. Now, I have no problem hosting service events that hold hundreds of people across my Division. Key Club shapes leaders, bringing them to their full potential, all through an amazing cause: community service. As I look back on these four years, I know that there is no organization I would rather have been a part of. Thank you Key Club for the memories, friendships, and growth: bless so many more people with the en I ran for Bulletin Editor in my first Key Club election, I was absolutely mortified to speak in front of an audience. I held my speech in my hand, trembling, feeling incredibly self-concious about what people thought about me. Now, I have no problem hosting service events that hold hundreds of people across my Division. Key Club shapes leaders, bringing them to their full potential, all through an amazing cause: community service. As I look back on these four years, I know that there is no organization I would rather have been a part of. Thank you Key Club for the memories, friendships, and growth: bless so many more people with the

-MAE-MAE HERS HERS

LIEUTEN OF DIVI

. Here’s a quick log of what we shaped this year:

While you were out serving your communities, I was behind the keyboard spreading the word of you through www.pnwkeyclub.org. Here’s a quick log of what we shaped this year:

With your RMHC team, we updated the new Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) landing page to give information and track resources and partnership goals. We also built and launched the dedicated site for DCON 2026, collecting all the information and registration you need for the convention.

Finally, to make sure everyone stayed in the loop, we routinely published the Governor's Bi-Weekly newsletters on the site and kept all general resources, links, and documents fully maintained.

It’s been an honor to build and maintain the digital tools that help this district run. Thank you for a grea meeting so m

It’s been an honor to build and maintain the digital tools that help this district run. Thank you for a grea meeting so m --

RMHC RMHC District Project Updates

KEEPING FAMILIES CLOSE

As the 2025–2026 service year comes to an end, I want to take a moment to sincerely thank every member who supported Ronald McDonald House Charities. Your dedication, compassion, and willingness to serve made an incredible difference. Because of your efforts, our district was able to raise $5,378 and contribute 9,568 hours of service toward supporting families through RMHC.

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Raised by our District

Throughout this year, our committee focused on creating resources that would make it easier for clubs to get involved and make an impact. One of our proudest accomplishments was launching the RMHC Toolkit, which provides clubs with the resources and ideas needed to support the project. We also created a promotional video to help spread awareness about RMHC and the families it supports. More recently, we launched the RMHC 101 slideshow, a resource designed to help clubs introduce and promote the project wit education about RMHC

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In addition, each division was given both a service hour goal and a monetary goal to help guide their efforts throughout the year. These goals were meant to inspire divisions while also helping our district reach its overall impact.

I would like to recognize the divisions that met and surpassed their service hour goals: 13/15/17, 21, 32, 33, 56, 64, and 65. I would also like to highlight the divisions that met and surpassed their monetary goals: 19, 20i, 46, 48, and 58. Your dedication truly stood out, and your efforts helped push this project forward in meaningful ways.

Check out our YouTube for more videos about RMHC!

I am incredibly proud of every division that contributed to this project this year. Service is never just about numbers. It is about the families who feel supported, the communities that grow stronger, and the difference that young people can make when they come together for a cause bigger than themselves. Thank you all for your hard work, your passion for service, and for supporting RMHC throughout this service year.

-HUM-HUM MUK MUK DISTRIC PROJE

Thank you to our District Project Committee for their work this Service Year!

PIECEOF ADVICE

From our Lieutenant Governors

Something special that I learned: really connect with the people around you, because you never know the incredible friendships you could make; you just need to take the small risk of stepping forward And it doesn’t apply to just Key Club…

-Aditya Venkat, LTG of D27

Don’t be afraid to ask for help. You are surrounded by likeminded people and kind adults Don’t see asking questions as a weakness. See it as taking initiative to better yourself as an LTG and otherwise!

-Julianne Wong , LTG of D13/15/17

Leadership isn’t a role, it’s a mindset. Great leaders aren’t great because they have a natural ability, they’re great because they keep working towards their goals, no matter what! We all can be leaders, if you look at opportunities instead of failures.

-Addie Sanborn, LTG of D82

For those who are looking to hold leadership roles, think OUTSIDE of the box! Just because there are certain traditions that your school has been doing, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be changed or that you can’t start your own ideas and initiatives

-Andy Vo, LTG of D38

Be friendly to everyone You never know when someone might become a great friend, or an incredible person you might connect with later down the road

-Luong Nguyen, LTG of D66

Thank you for your 11 years of service!

It is hard to believe another year of Key Club service is coming to an end, and a new year is about to begin. I want to personally thank all of the members, officers, and advisors that helped make the 2025-2026 service year a successful one. For example, we recorded nearly 10,000 service hours for Ronald McDonald House Charities and raised almost $5,378 to support families with ill children. In addition, we welcomed nearly 1,600 attendees to Portland for DCON 2026 and welcomed 223 new members in 8 Key Clubs, which will result in more hands for service. Finally, 13 Key Clubs received service grants through the Pacific Northwest Opportunities Fund that totaled $7,551. If you missed the opportunity to apply for a service grant, please consider doing so before October 1, 2026. Additional information about the next round of grants will be available this summer.

Speaking of summer, it is not uncommon for Key Clubs to get into a funk as the school year ends and attendance dwindles. It is never too late to turn things around by focusing on club achievements, creating positive social media posts that encourage non-members to see what your club is all about, and attending the 2026 Key Club International Convention, June 29-July 5. I would also encourage clubs to consider inviting their new lieutenant governor to a meeting so they can bond with members before summer begins. As the old saying goes, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” If you haven’t met your new lieutenant governor yet, please visit www.pnwkeyclub.org to obtain their contact information and learn more about new resources that will be unveiled during the 2026-2027 service year including new content for officer training conferences and additional workshops at Key Club Days. It has been a pleasure serving as your District Administrator for the past 11 years and I am proud of everything PNW has done to help keep Key Club the largest and best student-led service organization in the world.

ALUMNI EVENTRecap

Hello, Pacific Northwest Key Clubbers! My name is Sawyer Sullivan and I proudly serve as your 2025-2026 PNW Kiwanis-Family Relations Committee Chair. Our committee is made up of Lieutenant Governors, an Executive Liaison, and adult advisors and we are dedicated to strengthening relations with the other branches of the Kiwanis-Family. These branches include K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, Circle K, Kiwanis, and Aktion.

This year, one of our goals was to strengthen our relationship with our Pacific Northwest Key Club Alumni through an in person alumni event celebrating and reconnecting with former Key Clubbers. The Kiwanis-Family Relations Committee has not hosted a similar alumni event since before COVID-19 and we were excited to start this tradition again!

This year’s alumni event was hosted on December 20th, 2025, in Seattle, Washington at the Victor Tavern. The reception served as a place for PNW Key Club Alumni to catch up with old friends, hear updates from current PNW Key Club members, and learn about how they can be more involved in the Kiwanis-Family beyond high school.

Our agenda primarily focused on free time for everyone to socialize but we also had some structured activities for attendees. We had Key Club trivia questions focusing on PNW Key Club and Key Club International as a whole, with gift cards as prizes. PNW Key Club District Administrator Brian Egger spoke about our successes over his eleven-year tenure as District Administrator and District Governor Gavin Ahumada spoke about our goals for this service year and progress that we had made on them.

In addition to hearing from our District Administrator and Governor, we also had a presentation about our District Project, the Ronald McDonald House Charities, from District Project Secretary Maeve Herschlip.

Finally, we closed out the night hearing from PNW Key Club Alumni and current Area Administrator Justin Englund about his alumni experience and how other alumni can be more involved in the PNW Kiwanis-Family.

The 2025-2026 Kiwanis-Family Relations Committee is so proud to have hosted this event after multiple years of inactivity. The 2026-2027 Kiwanis-Family Relations Committee will be tasked with hosting a similar event in the future, and we can’t wait to see what they plan to do!

-SAWYE-SAWYE SULLIV SULLIV K-FAM CHAI

Aloha Pacific Northwest Key Club! Aloha Pacific Northwest Key Club!

Trustee Update International

This is Tyler Moran, your International Trustee for this term. you believe that the Service Year is over?! Whether this is your final year of Key Club or your first, I hope you all continue your journey of service and impact on your communities! With that being said, here is my final address to you all for this service year!

This is Tyler Moran, your International Trustee for this term. Can you believe that the 2025-2026 Service Year is over?! Whether this is your final year of Key Club or your first, I hope you all continue your journey of service and impact on your communities! With that being said, here is my final address to you all for this service year!

The Programs & Partners Committee has been hard at work. We have been working closely with the newly appointed Water Warriors Class, as we get ready for the April Key Club Walks Season! We hope to raise $24,000 which will fund two water wells in Eswatini. The Spring Cycle for the Youth Opportunities Fund has closed, and the I-Board will be working on grading those applications. If you or your club has interest in this make sure apply during the next cycle!

It is a great honor that I was appointed as the Elections Committee Chair for this service year. In this role, I will oversee the election of the 2026-2027 International Board. My main goal is to ensure transparency, efficiency, and elections education to the candidates and general membership about Key Club on the International level. We will be hosting webinars for both the membership and candidates, so stay on the lookout for

It was amazing attending the PNW District Convention in Portland, Oregon from March 5th to the 8th. I had a blast connecting with Key Clubbers across the region, getting to see and talk with the District Board, and of course dance the night away at the Governor’s Ball!

As always, I hope to continue to be of help to you all. So don’t hesitate to contact me via Instagram @tys1uv or email (tmoran@keyclub.org). I hope to see you all ready to saddle up for service at International Convention 2026 in Dallas, Texas!

Get ready to hear from one of our Key Note Speakers, Olivia Zhang! Olivia Zhang is a full-time student at Harvard University and the founder and CEO of Cancer Kids First, a global nonprofit she launched when she was just 14 years old. Her presence will for sure bring experiences unlike any other to our convention, so it is just another reason to attend!

For more information visit the Key Club International Website linked HERE!

GOVERNOR UPDATE

Gavin Ahumada

Hello, PNW Key Club! Hello, PNW Key Club!

I hope you are enjoying the start to your spring! As the service year concludes, there is plenty to celebrate, and many Key Club events and updates to keep in mind.

Recently, I was inspired by the 1,600 Key Clubbers who joined us at DCON 2026 in Portland, Oregon. With the theme “Swinging into Service,” it was certainly a memorable convention. Our keynote speaker, John Beede, delivered messages that sparked motivation in the audience during our Opening Session, while Carmen Dianne performed exceptional music as our entertainer. Mega Forum speaker Aaron Golub delivered messages of resilience, and the many other presenters throughout the weekend during workshops, seminars, and other events, provided abundant opportunities for Key Clubbers to learn and grow.

Now that our District Convention has concluded, it is time to conclude the service year, as well. New officers should stepping into their roles, preparing to lead their Key Clubbers. Club members should take time to acknowledge their accomplishments and celebrate the impact generated in their homes, schools, and communities. However, the conclusion of the service year does not mean Key Clubbers’ efforts to continue serving should end, too. Spring can often be a time in which Key Club engagement decreases, but it is one of the best times of year to The beautiful weather offers opportunities for new service projects oriented around the environment, which are often popular among Key Clubbers. Take time to identify new projects that you would like to coordinate this spring!

Now that our District Convention has concluded, it is time to conclude the service year, as well. New officers should be stepping into their roles, preparing to lead their Key Clubbers. Club members should take time to acknowledge their accomplishments and celebrate the impact generated in their homes, schools, and communities. However, the conclusion of the service year does not mean Key Clubbers’ efforts to continue serving should end, too. Spring can often be a time in which Key Club engagement decreases, but it is one of the best times of year to serve! The beautiful weather offers opportunities for new service projects oriented around the environment, which are often popular among Key Clubbers. Take time to identify new projects that you would like to coordinate this spring!

Looking past the spring, Key Club International’s 83rd Annual Convention is rapidly approaching! This year’s International Convention (ICON) will take place in Dallas, Texas. The PNW Key Club District Tour will occur from June 5, 2026, and it will include air and ground transportation, some meals, convention registration fees, lodging at Hilton Anatole Hotel, admission to Six Flags Over Texas, and more! Whether you are an incoming sophomore or graduating senior, you are invited to ICON 2026! I encourage you to review the ICON 2026 Registration Packet to learn more. See you in Dallas!

Looking past the spring, Key Club International’s 83rd Annual Convention is rapidly approaching! This year’s International Convention (ICON) will take place in Dallas, Texas. The PNW Key Club District Tour will occur from June 29-July 5, 2026, and it will include air and ground transportation, some meals, convention registration fees, lodging at the Hilton Anatole Hotel, admission to Six Flags Over Texas, and more! Whether you are an incoming sophomore or graduating senior, you are invited to ICON 2026! I encourage you to review the ICON 2026 Registration Packet to learn more. See you in Dallas!

As always, it is inspiring to see the incredible work of each individual Key Clubber in the Pacific Northwest. Thank you for your continued dedication to serving your communities!

Thank you for reading, and again, thank you for another successful year of service. As we start this new year, whether you are closing out your time in Key Club or just starting, never forget the passion for service that drives everything you do. I am so proud of the work each of you has done this year. Please feel free to reach out at secretary@pnwkeyclub.org if you have any questions or concerns.

if you have any questions or concerns.

TREASURER UPDATE

Lillian Willard

Hello, Pacific Northwest Key Clubbers! Hello, Pacific Northwest Key Clubbers!

It’s hard to believe that this will be my last executive update for the ESPRESSO. The year truly flew by, and it has been an incredible honor to serve as your District Treasurer.

It’s hard to believe that this will be my last executive update for the ESPRESSO. The year truly flew by, and it has been an incredible honor to serve as your District Treasurer

With the service year officially coming to an end, I want to give a big congratulations to all the club officers who made this year possible. You all put in hard work and dedication, and that is something to be proud of. I want you to know that your work does not go unnoticed because that is what makes Key Club so special

At an unforgettable weekend of DCON, it was amazing to see so many Key Clubbers come together. Events like this remind us of how strong the Pacific Northwest district truly is. Seeing everyone celebrate their accomplishments of the past year and recognize the impact we have made together is an incredible way to reflect on everything our district has achieved. And finally, I want to give a special congratulations to all the amazing schools and officers that receive special awards during DCON.

At an unforgettable of DCON, it was amazing to see so many Key Clubbers come together. Events this remind us of how strong the Pacific Northwest district truly is. Seeing everyone celebrate their accomplishments of the past year and recognize the impact we have made together is an incredible way to reflect on everything our district has achieved. And finally, want to give a special congratulations to all the amazing schools and officers that receive special awards during DCON.

I’m sad to say this will be my final executive update, but I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have served with this district. I’ve been allowed the opportunity to connect with so many inspiring individuals who share the common passion of service. So one last time, thank you to the club members, officers, and advisors for making this such a . I cannot wait to see all the amazing things this district will accomplish in the futur

I’m sad to say this will be my final executive update, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have served with this district. I’ve been allowed the opportunity to connect with so many inspiring individuals who share the common of service. So one last time, you to the club members, officers, advisors for making this such a . I cannot wait to see all the amazing things this district will accomplish in the futur

EDITOR UPDATE

Tiffany Vo

Hey, PNW Key Club! Hey, PNW Key Club!

Isn’t it crazy that this is the LAST Espresso of our service year?! It’s been an honor to serve as your 2025-2026 Pacific Northwest District Editor. Throughout my term I’ve had amazing opportunities to grow as a leader, grow as an editor, and in general, just make amazing memories with our District Board. I loved looking through the PNW Instagram account and seeing all of your AMAZING graphics and promotional reels. It’s honestly great to see the love for service within our District and I believe it’s why PNW is so special.

Isn’t it crazy that this is the LAST Espresso of our service year?! It’s been an honor to serve as 2025-2026 Pacific Northwest District Editor. Throughout term I’ve had amazing to grow as a leader, grow as an editor, and in general, just make amazing memories with our District Board. I loved looking through the PNW Instagram account and seeing all of your AMAZING graphics and promotional reels. It’s honestly great to see the love for service within our District and I believe it’s why PNW is so special.

With DCON having been this past weekend, I wanted to say a thank you to everyone who attended my two workshops: the Editor/Webmaster Workshop, and the How to be Key Club Famous Workshop. There were multiple workshops offered throughout this weekend and I hope you all found them impactful. It was honestly so amazing to Key-nnect with so many people this weekend and celebrate this year full of service. It was great to see people recognized during the Closing Ceremony for their dedication to service and I’m excited to see what you all accomplish this upcoming Service Year.

With DCON having been this past weekend, I wanted to say a thank you to everyone who my two workshops: the Editor/Webmaster Workshop, and the How to be Key Club Famous Workshop. There were multiple workshops offered throughout this weekend and I hope you all found them impactful. It was honestly so amazing to Key-nnect with so many people this weekend and celebrate this year full of service. It was great see people recognized during the Closing Ceremony for their dedication to service and I’m excited see what you all accomplish this upcoming Service Year.

I can’t believe that this is the last Executive Update I will be writing, so I want to take this opportunity to say how grateful I am to have been able to serve this district as a member and as an Executive Officer. The passion that grows throughout this organization is truly so special and I’ll never forget it’s impact on my life.

I can’t believe that this is the last Executive Update I will be writing, so I want to take opportunity to say how grateful I am to have been able to serve district as a member and as an Executive Officer. The passion that grows throughout this organization is truly so special and I’ll never forget it’s impact on my life.

Thank you, Pacific Northwest District of Key Club! I hope to continue serving with all of you throughout m Club.

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