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JANUARY West Brook High School | Division 10 | Region 13 | Volume 3 | Issue No.10

2024

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Cover Page 2 Table of Contents 3 Editor's Note Member of The Month 3 4 Articles 14 HOTO 16 Calendar 17 Birthdays 18 Major Emphasis 19 Governor's Project 20 Contacts

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Hey ey Guys!

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Many people are still ward another bright for Key thisto year will be another bright year he semester drawing to ayear close, Iinto wish month gone, we start our entry the hat year will be another bright year ward to seeing everyone again and also dlunteering another great for Keyour Club.

Thereserve is stillour plenty andyear helping school lub and year of months helping veryone abenice break for the holidays r Key Club in the 2023-2024 school year. econd quarter and this member Club in the 2023-2024 school a better and brighter year for Keyprojects toanother done in the summer and theothers. next year mmunity even if school is out. This month's lthe belook even better!

This member of the month is member his month’s month nd foward to next semester as well. months member of the fember month is Thanh Tran with 37.75 ear.

This months member of the month ub 2023-2024.

This months member of of the month is Zain Sayyed withis 16 chary Taing with 11.25 hours! (409) 730-6973 rystal LiuChen with 7.5 Hanson hours.

(409) 454hanh Tran his month’s member of the month is enjamin with 15.5 hours (409)-499ours, thantran10012006@gmail.com. ours!

(409) 550-2055 Zain Sayyed with 18.25 hours (409) he month is Luke with 24 hours! cherytaing@gmail.com 069 / cyuxinliu@gmail.com ayyed1706@gmail.com ichelle Heng with 25 hrs.

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5KHALLOWEEN RIBBON RUN MEDITERRANEA A MINIONS RUN SUMMER A PUSH FOR MOT T NEW YEAR, N EAST RECYCLING DASH What is CASA and why is it important around this time of year?

As comes to antoend, and the earlier new 2024 arrives, our club, ready for As 2023 the light begins disappear andyear as the weather chills,gets Christmas an exciting and impactful start. Key Club is a club devoted to community service arrives at the footsteps of every home all ourimpact town. on As the thecity. holiday spirit and leadership, connected with passion toacross make an As we gradually flourishes community, the goodwill of gift-giving to edge into the year, wewithin plan toour start it by, becoming more ambitious, and also loved onesofficer readily becomes apparent.

Unfortunately, there are manymore children have new elections!

One of the main ways our club is becoming that do notisget experience the generosity of these times dueon to our ambitious by to aiming to expand our reach and makefestive a greater impact economic struggles, lack or parental neglect.

Luckily, thistotime community.

This year, weof arecare, deciding to be more organized byaround planning, of year,proper these lovely CASA Kidswith (Court Appointed Advocates, ensure communication officers to makeSpecial projects have solidan organization of everyday people byThus, a judge to speak uphave for abused groundwork which addresses anyappointed sight issues. allowing us to a more and neglected children in court) always comes to the rescue with their annual meaningful impact on our area. Allowing maxim effectiveness in service projects adopt-a-kid gift donations.

CASAprojects, offers the opportunity forastudents to and allows us to create more creative which lets us have purposeful “adopt” a kid to donate gifts to. A list isTo provided the ages and genders everlasting imprint in our community. do this, with new officer elections must of the children that will donated (anonymity is kept, course)position. so students take place. During ourbe meeting, weto briefly explained eachof officer's This can makeallows the best selection oftoa gift theireach “adopted” Agesown range from election diverse people run for against other, child. with their goals for Key Club. Ultimately strengthening of the service we provide our the tiniest 1-year-olds to even teensthe ourimpact age! This year, the Key Club of to West projects, school, andparticipated town. Furthermore, weproject focus onofpersonal improvement, Brook High School in CASA’s giving and generosity. and We with that officer training Through a series ofbaby practicing and had many students bringisinvery giftsimportant. of all kinds, from adorable socks to teaching, we canto ensure thatbooks. our soon-to-be officers canhad be an sure that they can trendy scooters popular In total, our school impressive group keep Club running in better ever before.

In conclusion, Keydarkness, Club is now of 250our kids participate thisthan charitable gift-giving.

In the cold any entering this new year, 2024, with a new sense of purpose, goals, and enthusiasm. child has to go through during such a warm, vibrant time, CASA Kids acts as a Only through this commitment toto diversity andthat ambitiousness, that we can of beacon of light, bringing delight any child must experience a dearth develop thishome. club. Our club is set to makethe a significant and positive impact as we joy at their CASA Kids embodies spirit of kindred magnanimity serve, as we come together through passion we can certainly grow, every duringsothis time of giving, and it serves as an example of charitability collaborate, and make Key Club should all acta difference following. today.

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ST.PUMPKIN JUDE'SOTH VAW HIGHLIGH SOME LEMONADE TENNIS CLS SOCCER CONC UNIC CHRISTMA BIBLE SCH THANKSGIV 202 What was giving those in need a resource for the holidays?

What is the Pumpkin Walk and what is the purpose of this event during october?

Looking back onexperience 2023, what are your most memorable of service?

How did a your Christmas party bring holiday spirit to all the moments Key Club members in sight?

During mynights time at Key Club, I have always a wide variety of stirring opportunities toto In the midst of October, the Beaumont Heritage Society provided our community with aa give 2023 had many memorable Key Club moments, and IKey feel verywas grateful to not be able 'Twas the before Christmas, when all had through Club even volunteer. of otherwise the many recurring opportunities given tofestive me isinto to Some help out at Some hearty, event known the Pumpkin Walk. and spooky event was a back towarm myOne community alongside myasKey Club peers.

As I stepped Other Place mouse.

The officers were slowly getting ready for our KeyThis Club Christmas party.

All the great way bond with and tocare learn more about the French family’s history Other Place, angreeted organization dedicated community service, particularly for the less that day, Itowas by theand humfamilies of and theinclatter of cutlery.

The members atmosphere decorations, food, andfriends games were setactivity upto with hopes that all of the in Beaumont.

In fact, the John Jay French House the oldest house in Beaumont, dating fortunate. would help serve food onthere the first and second Saturdays was warm, not justvolunteers from themany soup simmering onis the stove but from the genuine smiles andof would soonMainly, be there.

What of the members were for, was food.

Key Club back was all the way to the 1800s, which is open to visitors to tour.

The Pumpkin Walk catered to those each month sandwiches, makingsweet chip mixes, and more. camaraderie of preparing themore volunteers.

In the company of fellow KeyThere Clubmuch members, I They felt athen shared instructed to by bring meal-like food versus treats. was so much good food who wanted to both gain knowledge and wanted to have fun with its extensive amount of commitment to making afruits, positive impact onhomeless, the lives ofwho those less fortunate. served this food with canned water to the arrived around lunchtime. like chicken, sushi bake, and even boba that filled up two whole cafeteria tables.We activities.

The activities ranged from a hayride that showcased the French family during life When members looking at the spent my favorite event always been Many dressed in time their Ifestive attire to see who could thehas Christmas recently had aback unique opportunity for volunteering, Thanksgiving, one of mywin favorites.

There isdress-up nothing and death— to a walking tour where actors and actresses participated in who portrayed volunteering atgiant Some Other Place, kitchen.

Our tasks ranged from serving mealsthis to competition, like myself wore a soup festive decoration and to compete. like sharing amany meal surrounded by the people you lovewere andforced care about.

Sadly, themselves as members of the French family to explain their whereabouts and their life stories. cleaning tables, butrunner-up it was Multiple thewon personal connections we formed that made time mainly Thanh Tran and the two gift cards Starbucks and Chick fil my a. Thanh is only thehad case for some. sources have to stated that Americans nationwide do They also a pumpkin contest where they displayed pumpkins that were decorated unforgettable.

Conversations with“ If people inspired resilience and hope,people, and each won due to herand statement saying for me I'llthan do 5034 push-ups right now!”.

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Asmillion someone who volunteered interaction a reminder ofitself, the profound impact small of kindness can on asked me onbecame the in other hand I would call “Bah! Humbug!” dueacts to there being somehaveWalk million children, the United States are food insecure.

This number has dramatically with both the set-up and the event I it can conclude that the directors of the Pumpkin individuals facing adversity.

The fulfillment I feltofraising while volunteering was what kept meand incredible ugly sweaters, duos, and even a set four being Santa, Rudolph, increased due to the pandemic.

With prices of goods to anDonner, all-time high are dedicated and passionate about theinflation educational and recreational opportunities that the returning.

It was more than just serving meals, it was about building connections and Blistin.

We also had our annual gift exchange which many were thrilled about.

This year John French Museum event, a few other volunteers and I got whileJay wages remain theholds. same,Before therethe is aactual massive disparity between living costs andtoit connecting with humanity. gratitude in the eyes of people we served echoed theas was a game of museum white goal of a white gift exchange is to entertain accessorize the withThe spooky and bring the place to life with items such salaries.

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Forbes, 1The in 8decorations Americans didelephant notthe have enough food during importance ofcobwebs; our efforts. those moments, I realized volunteering atitem.

Some Other Place party-goers to In gain a genuinely valuable or highlyEverything sought Let’s just say the hay bales andrather for an autumnal setting. began come Thanksgiving week.than So perfect being able to eerie, help in this nationwide epidemic was ato blessing. was about nourishing spirits and building sense of forup those who most needed members did not want to take the last giftato end thebelonging game.to Many were left with nice and together when themembers Pumpkin Walk started the place began fill people who were Other Key Club were settingand up the many cans that werewith graciously donated it. While collaborating with Key Club members alongside me, thethe soupallergic kitchen thoughtful gifts others were left withdo. riceworking andofjust chocolate (some are to eager to see the while many they could my favoriteWhen parts Walk from Westbrook High activities School and from other One nearby schools.

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And for All that, the holiday became Club.

AsSociety’s the nightPumpkin it then loading the goods in their car.

I connected with many of the people I was helping.

Walk was one athat was unforgettable.

I ammet thankful tolothave made a difference 2023 and I amjokes. excited efforts as was the of kind interactions andinbad Christmas Butto thecontinue officersmy heard them Their thoroughly through heart.

I got share conversations and a Keysmiles Club andvibrated Vice School President tomy dodrove everything can to play my part in my exclaim, eremember West Brook High Keyclub out ofI to sight— genuinely understand how the impact community.

“Happy Christmas to all, andimportant to all a good night!” of Some Other Place was.

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ASSEMBLIN IMPACT END MY UPCO OF LE OF T CHOCO POWER OVERCO CANNED FO A WISE UNICEF FU OFFICER DES EXPER PRESI PAR FUNDR COMPETIT OBSTA Out of all the organizations your high school may offer, why did you choose Key Club?

In my high school where there were plenty of clubs to choose from one might wonder why I chose Key Club as my club. The decision to join Key Club was not random as it was Why would yourdifferent Key Club reasons. officers get pied in thewas facethat andKey at what cost? chosen for many One reason Club's values align with my Earlier this month, in allowed a twist ofinvolvement creativity and compassion, ourand Key community Club recently own.

The organization through services orchestrated a fundraising event that onlywhich filled our hearts joy but also involvement.

These values connect withnot mine is that onewith should contribute to their contributed $82 to UNICEF's noble cause.

The meeting, which featured officers willingly community. the face, added a dash of humor to our commitment to making a Keytaking Clubpies wastoable to allow me to be of service to my community. Another key factor in difference. As the President of the Key Club, I was determined to lead by example and my decision was the sense of belonging brought by Key Club. Joining a community of demonstrate my dedication to the cause. Embracing the playful spirit of the event, I similar people to who a commitment to the making a positive me to volunteered beshare the first officer to be on receiving end ofdifference a whippedallowed cream pie. fit right in easily.

This collection of similar-minded people allowed to The decision was met with cheers and applause, setting the tone forfor anprojects evening that become and moreasentertaining as we were collaborate them and work would easier be as impactful it was entertaining.

As theable pie to approached my on face, I couldn't together. help but appreciate the lightheartedness of the moment. The splatter of whipped cream Keyserved Club'sasability to bethat, ablesometimes, to practicethe leadership through thetomany projectsinvolve and a a reminder most enjoyable paths philanthropy little mess and a lot of laughter.

The joyclub.

I feltThe in that moment activities is another reason I joined the club offers transcended opportunitiesthe forphysical members sensationleadership of a pie toroles the face it symbolized collective making a to assume that–allow them toour build up theircommitment leadership to skills.

These positive impact on the world. The culminated in a but totalalso of $82 raisedme forfor UNICEF, experiences not only contribute to event my personal growth prepare futurea testament torequire the power of combining creativity.I joined These funds will was contribute situations that these skills. Oneservice of the with last reasons the club the to UNICEF's vital work in providing education, healthcare, and support to children around range of service projects organized by Key Club that allowed me to engage with my the globe. The success of this fundraiser goes beyond the monetary value; it signifies our community. Whether it's volunteering for the homeless or helping the environment, Key Key Club's dedication to using innovative approaches to support meaningful causes. As Club mewho to support community through projects.

Overall cream my onehas of allowed the officers willinglymy stepped up to the plate these – or rather, the whipped decision Keyto Club caused bycomes sharedfrom values, a sense to ofsomething community, pie – I to canjoin attest the was enjoyment that contributing larger leadership opportunities, and the range of service projects offered.

As I still amunity, a part than ourselves. The experience was not just a fundraiser; it was a celebration of of Key Club and I hope make thethrough best ofour it through theefforts, many we projects I cana participate in laughter, theto belief that, combined can make real anddifference help my community asthose muchinas I can with my fellow members before my time for in the lives of need. the club finishes.

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CAMP SWIM M REIGNITE TH FIRST YEAR M MAKING “FALLING” A DIFF FOR SOME OTHER SOCIAL ME HO GRATE CLEAN It is the end of the year, how has Key Club made you grateful?

How has the new year reignited your passion for Key Club?

On November 11th of this year, the Beaumont West Brook swim team hosted Throughout myuse time in Key Club, have found myself grateful multiple things.

Key a Club is Does your club social media to Ipromote communication?

If so,for how? home meet.Key Even this Imeet ran regular, there one huge somewhere where I could always experiment withlike my talents and evenwas stand out whenour I As the swim 2023-2024 Clubthough Webmaster, use social media platforms every day to promote What made you “fall” love with Key Club?

Theand new year hasinhad a significant mymembers passion for Keyand Club. believed it wasn’t necessary to.

Developing myimpact leadership my writing abilities, my club what’s happening.

Instagram is very popular. many on of skills, the have Instagram difference: the presence of the cans. already it fresh isusing very easy to check on updates forIanything new happening.

Instagram isAs easy community-related experiences isform something will never take for granted in 2023.

Instead money as aof ofopportunities payment, the West Brook swim team took It's likesoaof start, full new and possibilities.

I to navigate allows me towas be creative.

Our club’s is another awesome platform I the use to Key Cluband was amazing ever entering aswebsite a fee; Freshman.

I remember my first canned goods.

There asince five-dollar entry however, spectators hadevent reflect on the past year and set goals for the future, I feel a renewed keep everyone updated on upcoming projects or important details dealing with projects. the Becoming anto Editor allowed me concessions so many moreinstead. opportunities that I could have sold never clearly. volunteering at five the football was amazing. team building skills I opportunity pay has in canned food items HeatThe sheets weren’t positives of Embracing social media for club engagement offer a plethora of advantages. sense of enthusiasm and dedication towards Key Club. envisioned.

Tryingworking out forwere the position I thought there wasn'twith any way IThe couldmade be elected practiced while with staff along withthree interacting customers me feel for three dollars; they given out for goods.

Firstly, it provides a cost-effective and accessible meanscanned of reaching a broader swimmers audience, especially when I felt asskirt though no one took me seriously.

Flash forward I am looking back a partnew ofclubs something great: aaround team. knew that clubbackgrounds would be something I would The year has given me aIthis chance to evaluate my involvement and themselves couldn’t change, either.

To be able participate in at enabling to attract and engage members fromthis diverse andtolocations. the pictures in my camera remembering LEDCON 2023 andevent seeing myself along with dedicate aeach lot of time to. roll Going tobring meetings, I felt incorporated and involved.

We the meet, swimmer had to one can for every they were racing Moreover, social media platforms empower clubs to establish a vibrant online community where think about how I can make an even greater impact.

I've been other officers getgoods pied inpiled the face. welcomed a to space Key other Club is something talked about meeting agendas, had fun events,rooms. andinto gotThis know each better.

Best I members can share ideas, discuss topics of interest, and foster a sense of belonging.

Promotion in.

Soon, these up inBeing the locker newlike form of payment brainstorming ideas, out to fellow members, and collaborating will never take granted.

Itdifference. has helped metradition come out ofrapid my to view what will be next andall, event management more efficient through the dissemination of information, of we werefor providing areaching My favorite event is shell working at the Giving Field. wasn’t decided on abecome whim, rather, this has been done every year.

At the in my future. utilizing visually appealing content and event pages.

Social media metrics and analytics provide on new projects.

It's exciting to think about all the ways we can At this I would help in awill multitude of activities.

I would weed, move supplies, end ofgarden, the meet, all the cans be donated to Some Other Place, a local soup valuable insights into member engagement and preferences, enabling clubs to tailor their and evenfor plant Apart from this event, I love working at many Some Other Place, a kitchen the homeless and in-need.

This year, we media got so cans that fitting contribute toflowers. our community and make asocial difference in the lives of activities andenvisioned communications effectively.

Additionally, platforms facilitate realI've always myself writing after I graduate its something I have always loved soup kitchen forback thefeedback, homeless.

I loved making meals and handing out.

I feltTetrislike I them all Additionally, in the of the fostering transport van was difficult, and required some others. new year reminded me ofthem the importance time interaction transparency and a stronger connection between doing.

To write,and read, and the edit articles everyhas month is one of my favorite things to do.club I have was helping my community inwas the electrifying. rawest way I could.

The unfiltered interaction withas my like skills.

The meet itself Spectators in the stands, as well leaders and members.

To every positive there is a negative, Despite the numerous advantages of become a betterand writer grammatically and intellectually.

Developing this new skill will help of self-care balance.

It's essential to take care of ourselves so that community ison what makes Key Club special.

With the its likechallenges. minded people that worked teammates the sidelines, cheered for swimmers in every race.

The energy utilizing social media in club management, it’s not without One of the most with my college essays and my professionalism going into the workforce. we can tothat serve others This year, I'm focusing on with me, itcontinue was team evident I was a of a team shared thecheers same values prevalent is the constant need for effectively. content creation and maintenance.

Keeping was highdifficulties and spirit could bepart measured bythat how loud the grew.ofan From online presence active and engaging can be time-consuming, requiring regular updates, posts, supporting others.

Ever I was amedley freshman in high school only made sense200 toKey the very first event, thesince girl’sis 200 relay, to the last itevent, the boy’s finding ways tocommunity recharge and stay motivated while juggling my Being there for my something I am always grateful for when it comes to and responses to member inquiries.

Additionally, maintaining a consistent and appealing visual become an officer duethe to encouragement the way which Iand did fall in lovedid with the act ofEvery helping yard freestyle relay, support not let up.around Club.

Before Club, I had nothe ideain how much volunteering helped those my town. responsibilities.

Overall, new year has reignited my for Key aesthetic can Key be demanding.

Furthermore, navigating algorithm changes onpassion social media those in need.

It has served me with great purpose and has shown me what to look forto competitor tried their best, swam their hardest, and contributed to the To put perspective on projects that require awareness and funding is incredibly valuable platforms thatreminded affect reach me and visibility can be frustrating.

Balancing privacy concerns and Club and of the incredible power we have to create when I go tosafety college.

I am now president ofonline the Red Cross and and competitive atmosphere in the pool.

Often, themselves be found me now.

Any time youclub volunteer or you to aswimmers meeting you learn a piece of information ensuring the of members in an listen open environment canMedical also be could aClub, delicate positive change.

I'm looking to all the opportunities that looking to Finally, go toistheir school to beexcited in theforward medical Key Club has necessitates given opportunities cheering after race, as theyfield. swam their fastest yet,me gaining alie new about help that further needed. challenge. dealing with negative comments or online conflicts effective than I ever believed was possible andwas that's why I fell love with it. moderation and conflict resolution strategies.

These challenges highlight the importance of a PR. Teams fought hard andwe there no doubt ininanyone’s minds that everyone ahead and the impact can make together as a team.

Let's make thoughtful and approach social media clubs. gave all.adaptable At the of thetoday, the West Brooktoswim team I feel their powerful with theend information that has beenmanagement given mefor this yearwon andthe the meet, amountnot of

this year the best one yet for Key Club!

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ALZHEI SUM SOC NEW YE CHRIST TRUNK PROGRE O GIVING ASSOCIA INFLUE CONCE PERSPE CANDLE STE AWARENE What do you find enjoyable about volunteering for your school’s football concession Our school stand? hosted its 2nd annual trunk-or-treat on Halloween. Hosting a trunk or How clubcommunity planning toactivity, start this year? and supporting Asare someone who enjoys watching football my friends play for treat isyou/your a perfect especially because it offers a safe and the band, stars, or cheer; football stands made it memorable for festive environment for families to concession enjoy trick-or-treating from the trunks of Stepping the new year, as the President of theevent, West High School Club, am me. My into friends and I always take the opportunity notBrook justarea because ofKey thewith decorated cars.

Like anyI, other trunk-or-treat the was laden beaming with excitement for the opportunities and growth that lie ahead. Our foremost experiencecars. but the memories we makeclubs with participated, our volunteers.

Football decorated A variety of different and the diverse resolution is to conduct elections that embody the democratic values integral to our club.

Concessions made usclub realize how teamwork is important indecorations. orderleadership for us Our to very personalities of each showed through the unique car Each member's voice is invaluable, and through transparent and inclusive achieve our goals inside theofstands.

When we got to ourcommunity. stadium, own Keywe Club was showcasing our reflects love minions and “serving since the dawn of selection, aim to create a and teamoutside that the diverse talents within our they told that they needed more people on theKey visitor with no time”, likeus how the minions were serving Gru. Our decorated van as Simultaneously, recognizing the influence of social media, we Club areside, committed to the improving oura online presence. strategic approach, we dressed aspire transform platforms hesitation we said yesa to thehelping opportunity and madetoour way toour thedigital other side. minion, and theWith members out also up as minions.

For this into spaces, fostering engagement andfor reflecting theof vibrancy of in-person Asdynamic much as possible, we try to set a dressed role each us to make our work occasion, even our club’s president up as one Gru, wearing a our bald cap and gatherings.

This endeavor aligns with ourI dedication to service community building, much signature easier andall-black enjoyable for us. remember when weand would hear cheers all Gru’s outfit.

Key Club members kept a bright smile on their acknowledging the role effective leadership and a robust online presence play in advancing the way thepassed other side of the stadium because we walking scored, though wethe could faces asto they out candy to the many children by. When kids our mission. By conducting open and fair elections, we aim to empower our members to lead notpassion seearound the players, still from had aus,good time to know each other and came to get we candy they weregetting delighted to witness ourdiverse silly with and purpose, ensuring that our collective efforts resonate with the building harmony.

Football can arevamp pressure, especially withpresence the getup.

Many children’s eyesConcession lit up when theybe saw Gru and all of hismedia minions needs of our community.

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UNICEF is the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children. Working wit governments and non-governmental organizations, UNICEF helps to provide for children’s needs in mo through community-based services in primary health care, basic education and safe wat

Since the 1940s, Key Clubs have worked with March of Dimes to make a positive impact in the lives of ba members continue that culture of service by supporting the March of Dimes all year long by hosting ser educating communities about the crisis of preterm birth.

Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® raises funds and awareness for 170 member hospitals that provide kids across the U.S. and Canada. Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, charitable care. Since 1983, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals has raised more than $5 billion, mo charity's Miracle Balloon icon. Its various fundraising partners and programs support the nonprofit's mis of as many children as possible.

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OUR OFFICERS President - Mahdy Chouirf (409) 474-1185 mchourf0208@gmail.com

Editor- Karina Bernal (409)444-7112 Karinabeatri7333@gmail.com

Vice President-Zain Sayyed (409) 550-2055 zsayyed1706@gmail.com

Parliamentarian-Isha Patel (409)499-4230 ishap0912@gmail.com

Secretary-Crystal Liu (409) 454-6069 cyuxinliu@gmail.com Secretary-Thanh Tran (617) 763-3483 thantran10012006@gmail. com Editor-=Yousuf Ahmad (409) -790-5865 yzahmad121@gmail.com

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Division 10 Region 13 Regional Advisor -Lori Abel (409) 782-9675

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