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Division 64 NEWSLETTER
April 2015 |Volume 2 | Issue 1
A special Thank You to: Jessica Callen Amber Cardenas Rosy Castillo Evelin Gutierrez Rachel Piazza for making this possible
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Greetings From Your Lt.G Pre-DCON DCM District Convention Highlights District Convention Recap Preferred Charities First time DCON Attendee Interview Club Officers Key Club 101 2015-2016 Lieutenant Governor 2015-2016 Executive Board Convention Chair Preferred Charities April DCM
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Hello Dinosaurs!!!
First off, I want to thank YOU without your support I w of been where I am today. It is an honor to be serving YOU Lieutenant Governor of Division 64. I can’t express how gra be working with YOU throughout my term. In case you don is Daniela Mai. I am currently a Junior at Tualatin High Scho Club since my Freshmen. Some of my goals I want to accomplish throughout Kiwanis Family by maintaining a good contact with all 4 Kiw world-to continue to provide YOU with information regardin opportunities, and lastly, BE THERE FOR YOU-to provide you you informed with the latest updates from district/internatio Key Club has truly impacted my life and I can’t wai people’s lives as we serve our community, school and hom amazing year filled with laughers, joy, sweat and tears I'm looking forward to get to know each one of you dedicating my hours, effort and love in order to help streng Have a Dino-Riffic Day, Daniela Mai Lieutenant Governor of Division 64 danielamai.pnw64@gmail.com (503)737-5573
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Pre-DCON DC
Thank you everyone wh busy Saturday to come prepare for DCON. Toge ribbon leis, divisional pos gear.
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• Amazing speakers including Redlight Traffic, Blue Heart Project, and motivational speaker Scott Backovich • District Board Elections • Spirit Battles • Variety of Convention Forums • Delicious Banquet • Crazy Dance Party
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GREETING
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What was your fa DCO
“My favorite part was learning about the red light human trafficking project and the problem of human trafficking, it really blew my mind and I was moved by their work.”
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“I would tell people it’s the best it’s an experience that you lear expecting to learn as much as I is a lot of fun as well. People do Key Club it is and how big of a d and how each of us are part of difference and people should g realized how much they are mis
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.”Hmmm, my favorite part was having fun with new people from all over the Pacific Northwest at the forums, banquet, and at the dance!”
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“I would tell people to bring all the spirit gear that you can so your division can win the spirit stick!”
Co-President: Joshua Lee Co-President: Davey Li Vice President: Gabby Quintana Secretary: Bridget Delaney Treasurer: Murray Bartho K-Family: Jack Bolen
WEST LINN
President: Kaitlin Pataroque Vice President: Jessica Gardner Secretary: Serena Xu Treasurer: Yifan Mao Editor: Christina Miller Events Coordinator: Crystal Liu
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President: Kaylene Lim Vice President: Kayla Gadd Secretary: Bo Ahn Treasurer: Brigid Young Editor: Teresa Roland
LAKE OSWEGO
LAKERIDGE
CLUB OF
TUALATIN
Officers:
Catie Willard Julissa Baltazar Valentina Munoz
Courtney Holman Nobuki Yaso Carlos Villagomez
WILSONVILLE
President: Jessie Li Vice President: Olivia Paulson Secretary: Brooke Rayfield Treasurer: Becca Ramirez Communications: Nia Murat
Co-President: Katie Munk Co-President: Sarah Kotel Vice President: Georgina Fernandez Secretary: Olivia Chau Treasurer: Michael Wakefield Projects Coordinator: Cooper Ray
SHERWOOD
President: Lily Folk Vice President: Jorge Reyes Secretary: Rachel Kahn Treasurer: Daniela Mai Projects Coordinator: Bhargavi Korlipara
TIGARD
OFFICERS
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Meet Your Dis
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AYS-Tanya Charoonsophonsak 9-Kelsie Coffell 13/15-Veronica Vivero 17-Vijona Devolli 18-Baneet Braich 19/36-Tiana Herring 20i-Jhon Dimaculangan 20m-Ryan McLaughlin 21m-Jessica Bae 22/24-Erica Smith 26-Christina Nguyen 27-Julienne Renne 28-Cyssi Ngo
30-Alex Wicks 32-Kim Tran 33-Andrea Diep 34-Angela Shin 35-Michael Morale 38-Sharon Lee 42C-Shelby White 42V-Ryan Loforteza 44-Stuart Sardo 45-Michelle Chang 46-Misty Schofield 48-Leah Maly 50-Hienschi Nguye
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52-Cynthia Lopez 54-Viyana Singsanavong 56-Grace Chung 58-Ariana Regimbal 62-Vicky Nguyen
64-Daniela Mai 65E-Bryan Lee 64W-John-Nick Beronilla 66-Bailey Chen 70-Kennedy Birley 74-Pearl Cutting 82-Mariah Gronbach
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Meet Your Dis
District Governor Hey Pacific Northwest District Key Clubbers! My name is Tyler Bosser and I am both honored and beyond grateful to have the opportunity to serve you as your District Governor for the 2015-2016 term. I look forward to working alongside such caring and passionate leaders like you. I am certain this year will be one of the best the Pacific Northwest has seen. In this upcoming year, I want to focus on providing the district with what it needs to strive. That is aiding you- the members, in any problems that you may face throughout your terms. I’d like to leave you with one thing to remember: the District Board is here to serve the members, so please do not feel intimidated by a title. I look forward to meeting you all and if you ever have any questions or would simply like to talk, feel free to contact me at any time via email, Facebook message, or phone! In love and service, Tyler Bosser Pacific Northwest District Governor Key Club International tylerbosser.pnwgov@gmail.com (253)-(355)-(2783)
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strict Executives
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District Secretary Hey hey hey, PNW Key Clubbers! Words cannot adequately describe my excitement to serve you as District Secretary for the 2015-16 term. I'm eager to see what we as a district can accomplish this year, from membership growth to funds raised for the Eliminate Project. I know that through our continuous efforts, from club to district level, pouring endless hours into giving back to our community, we can hit many new milestones, and our achievements will definitely soar. I'm excited to meet you all! Feel free to contact me anytime, whether it be about Secretary reports, tips on improving club attendance at meetings, or if you just want to conversate-- I'm always available as a resource and as a friend. In caring service, Tran Hoang Pacific Northwest District Secretary Key Club International tranhoang.pnwsec@gmail.com (971)-(267)-(9235)
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District Treasurer Hey Key Clubbers! My name is Suvir Copparam and I am your incoming District Treasurer. I am incredibly excited and thankful to serve you all for the coming year and am confident in what we can accomplish. This year, I plan to effectively educate club treasurers with detailed resources, monitor district spending with our first budget, grow district membership, and ultimately help all of you improve your clubs, so we can have a larger impact as a district. I am available to all of you as a resource, but also as a friend. Please contact me anytime if you have questions about your club, or even if you just want to chat! I look forward to working with you all this year. In Caring & Service, Suvir Copparam Pacific Northwest District Treasurer Key Club International copparam.suvir@gmail.com 24(425)-(445)-(6199)
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District Editor Hello PNW Key Clubbers! I’m truly honored to be serving all you this year as your new District Editor for the 2015-2016 term. I'm so excited to get started on everything that I planned on doing and I'm confident in what we are able to do this year. During my term I plan on making sure editors have the proper training to make newsletters through either workshops, videos or one-on-one help. I also want to try and focus on connecting the club and district level a bit more while also being able to give you guys more news on a more frequent basis. If you guys have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to contact me! I'd love to get to know you guys as much as I can throughout my term. In love and service,
JoJo Saunders Pacific Northwest District Editor Key Club International jojosaunders.pnweditor@gmail.com (206)-(790)-(7510)
Meet Your Convention Chair
Hello PNW Key Clubbers! I’m Ryan Miura and I will be serving as your 2015-2016 District Convention Chair. I am so excited to be planning DCON 2016! There are a lot of great things that will come this year, so be on the lookout for updates and videos during our time before DCON. I hope we all take this year to better ourselves as student leaders, and that we are able to live up to our greatest potential as Key Clubbers. Thank you everyone, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all throughout this year! In love and service, Ryan Miura Pacific Northwest District Convention Chair Key Club International pnwconventionchair@gmail.com (503)-(490)-(0041)
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Preferred Charities UNICEF works with the United Nations to help over 150 developing countries to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. Through community service, UNICEF is able to provide healthcare, sanitary water, and education for these children.
1 in 9 babies in America are born mature. The United States has one of the highest rates for premature babies for more developed countries. The March of Dimes funds lifesaving research and programs and works to end premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. Every baby deserves a healthy life.
Children’s Miracle Network seeks to battle every type of childhood illness and injury. The money fundraised for the program goes towards research and training, purchasing equipment and paying uncompensated care, in its mission to save as many children’s lives as possible.
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When: April 25 Time: 2:00-4:00pm
Where: @Atfalati Park in Tualatin, Oregon
Address: 6600 SW Sagert St, Tualatin OR 97062-9226 US.
What:
Ice Breakers, Games outside like Capture the Cone and Water Balloons! Miracle Minutes, and Potluck
Why: To meet upcoming officers and key club members, also announce new Divisional Assistant and Editor
Bring: a happy face and spare change! Be prepared to get wet!
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REMINDER: Divisional Assistant and Editor Application are due April 20 Link: http://goo.gl/forms/4Y807wJ1UO
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