Division 23 November 2023 Newsletter

ivision 23 DNewsletter November 2023 - Region 8 - Division 23 Volume 1 Issue 5

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LTG's Letter

Updates + Reminders Treasurer Resources + Intro to LEDCON Dues + Feedback corner Youth Opportunities Fund Divisional project Governor's Project District project Parli Pro + District Doc Preferred charities Meet the K-Family Important contacts

Letter from the LTG

Hi everyone! I hope you all have been having a great November so far! My thanksgiving was exciting and I love eating Thanksgiving food. I enjoyed resting and sleeping during my break. My goal this month get all dues turned in and to convince you guys to attend LEDCON! I’m looking forward to our DCM this month. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me!

Yours in Friendship and Service, Kacie Nguyen

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Updates + Don’t forget dues are $14 each member! Collect and turn in dues by 12/1/23. Work with your advisor to pay dues through the Membership Update Center.

Secretaries and editors, make sure you complete and turn in your assignments by the 5th at 11:59pm of every month unless it's on a Sunday or Holiday!

This month's DCM (Divisional Council Meeting) will be held on November 22 at 7:00PM. Make sure you attend to keep up with updates and learn new information!

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Reminders Click this link to access District Training Conference resources. These include officer presentations, an intro to LEDCON and LTG Duties presentation, and many more!

I’ve created a Division 23 Key Club Resources Document so you guys have a set place for all important resources!

It includes links to helpful guides and other information.

Scan this QR Code to access the District Staff Contact Information. This includes their emails, phone numbers, and office ours. Please join your respective GroupMe and remind!

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Treasurer Resources Fundraising Guide 1

1st Treasurer Newsletter

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Fundraising Guide 2

Click on the images to access the links to the treasurer resources!

+ Intro to LEDCON Every year, our district hosts an annual convention called the Leadership Education District Convention, also known as LEDCON or DCON. LEDCON is an extremely exciting experience as you get to create lasting memories with friends or new people you meet, and you get to learn valuable skills! There are many fun activities and engaging forums. In order to attend LEDCON, fundraising is highly encouraged. This year, the LEDCON theme is Shining in Service! So come dressed as your favorite celebrity or your favorite character from a movie/show!

Please access this slide to learn more about LEDCON and how to fundraise for it. You don’t want to miss out!

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Preferred Charities UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children's lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfil their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

The thirst project is an organization that aims to provide clean and fresh water to people who need it around the world. Serves 35,000+ people in 13 countries.

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+ Service Partners 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.

Schoolhouse was established by Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy. It is an organization that provides free online tutoring to students across the world.

Member Benefit Collegewise offers key club members resources for navigating through the college application process, exclusive webinars, and more.

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Meet the K-Kids is the largest service organization for elementary school students. Club members discover their passion to serve, desire to lead and their ability to engage and collaborate with others to better the school and community.

Builders Club is the largest service organization for middle school and junior high students. Members learn to work together and develop servantleaders skills as they serve their school and community.

Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Our members make the world a better place through service.

Our members constantly improve the community by engaging in volunteering.

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K-Family Circle K International is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world.

Circle K clubs are organized and sponsored by a Kiwanis club on a college or university campus.

Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities, with more than 10,000 members worldwide. Club members become competent, capable, caring leaders through the vehicle of service.

Kiwanis International is a global community of clubs, members and partners dedicated to improving the lives of children one community at a time.

Today, Consisting of 550,000+ members from K-Kids to Key Club to Kiwanis and many ages in between in 80 countries and geographic areas.

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District Contacts + District Governor - Nidhi Rao governor@tokeyclub.com - 713-380-5821 Remind: tokeyclub1

District Secretary - Emily Seo secretary@tokeyclub.com - 918-927-1419 remind: tosec24

District Treasurer - Ria Rana treasurer@tokeyclub.com - 469-468-3675 Remind: totreasu24

District Editor - Vivian lee editor@tokeyclub.com - 580-574-2829 Remind: toeditor24

Convention Liaison - Caysey Tran cl@tokeyclub.com - 405-541-4776 Remind: toledcon24 Tech Producer - Sanjana Kavula techpro@tokeyclub.com - 214-585-8049 Remind: towebm24

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Divisional Contacts Lieutenant Governor - Kacie Nguyen kaciettnguyen@gmail.com - 972-520-5141 Instagram: todivision23, kacietnguyen

Regional Advisor - Alina Dam alinadamkci@gmail.com

District Administrator - Adrian Thompson adminstrator@tokeyclub.com - 443-415-1926

Assistant District Administrator Corey Neiman coreynieman.keyclub@gmail.com - 817-657-2143

Texas-Oklahoma Key Club Website tokeyclub.com Key Club International Website keyclub.org

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Thank you for reading!

November 2023 - Region 8 - Division 23