CNH KIWIN'S Gems/June 2015 by CNH KIWIN'S District Bulletin Editor

June 2015

GEMS

VOL. 1 ISS. 3

CNH KIWIN’S 32nd District of Key Club International

CONTENTS

COVER PHOTO/MADELYN YOUNGERMAN WELCOME MESSAGES 01-04 KC International President & Vice President, Division/Club Feature LETTER TO THE EDITOR 05-06 2015-2016 DISTRICT BOARD

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ELMINATE PROJECT 18-20 Introduction, ELIMINATE Update PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM 21 LIVE 2 LEARN 22 PARTNERS IN SERVICE 23-24 KEY LEADER & SUMMER SERVICE

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GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS 27-30 PTP, YOF, Women Speak Scholarship JUNE RECOGNITION 31-40 ARF, Intro Message, District MOTM/OOTM/Club, Division MOTMs/OOTMs, Committee Decisions ICON RECAP 2015 & ICON 2016 41-54 MERCHANDISE 55-56

editor’s message

I’m currently writing this on the plane to International Convention 2015! I still have 2 hours left so I’m working on the newsletter. UPDATE: You can now write a Letter to the Editor! I want to make the newsletter more interactive so the information is on page 4. I want to publish your voice and opinion about certain topics. This is still in the progress but as of now, it’s an open topic about anything pertaining to KIWIN’S. If there are any questions, please message me or email me at kiwins.dbuled@gmail. com

WELCOME MESSAGES Rip Livingston Key Club International President

Greetings, Key Club members! Just a few weeks ago, our organization convened in Indianapolis for our annual International Convention alongside Circle K and Kiwanis International as we celebrated Kiwanis’ centennial birthday. It was an unforgettable experience for all, and that week, I was fortunate enough to be elected President of Key Club International. As International President, my job is to lead our organization for the next year; to set the vision of what Key Club is, should be, and will be; to supervise and work with your 11 International Trustees, ensuring that they serve and work with your district properly; to unite all 33 districts under our common mission, and to do everything in my power to leave this organization better than I found it when I leave office in 2016. Key Club has an exciting year ahead of it! We’re entering the last decade of our first 100 years. We’re embarking on a journey to fulfill a 3 million dollar pledge to the Eliminate Project. We’re working everyday to make membership larger, stronger, and an experience that leaves all 270,000 satisfied. As a Key Club member, you’ve chosen to be a part of something greater than yourself. Greater than your home club, your division, or even your district; you’ve chosen to be one of the thousands of hands Key Club International unites for the greater good around the word. As the saying goes,

“United we stand; Divided we fall”: Let’s unite, Key Club. We’re a global network of smart, inspired, capable servant leaders. Can you imagine what we can do when we come together? It’s an honor to be your leader this year. I wish you the very best in all of your endeavors this school year Key Club and otherwise vvand thank you sincerely for being a Key Clubber. Let’s have a fantastic year! Best regards, Rip Livingston President, Key Club International rlivingston@alabamakeyclub.org

Addison Clipfell Key Club International Vice President Hello CNH KIWINS! My name is Addison Clipfell and I’m the 2015-2016 International Vice President. It is an honor to serve alongside Rip and the rest of the trustees for the upcoming year. I look forward to working with not only them but all of you guys! Some fun facts about me are that I play the violin, I’m a whovian, I love Sudoku, I have a dog named Roxy, and I absolutely love Key Club. Well, you knew that last one right? I truly hope I can inspire and aid all of you in sparking enthusiasm for Key Club in your members this year. This is extremely important to create long lasting connections and it is key to keeping members in the k-family. Also, I hope all of your unique clubs continue to do amazing service in the upcoming year and share that with me along the way! Though most importantly I want you to know that while I hold the office of I.V.P, I’m just a regular teenager. I think history is boring, I seriously struggle with grammar, I fan-girl over David Tennant, hang out with friends, and love to serve. I’m just like all of you! I’m not only here to serve you guys, I’m here to be a friend, and anything else you may need. If one day you’re super stressed and none of your friends respond to your texts, you can come to me. I want to be your shoulder to cry on, a friend, a supporter, and a Vice President all wrapped into one. So, with this information, feel free to contact me ANYTIME! While our time-zones don’t exactly line up, I want to be there for you as much as possible. My contact info is below. Let’s have an amazing year of service everyone! Addison Clipfell 2015-2016 International Vice President Cell: 616-283-7950 E-mail: addie.clipfell@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/aclipfell Twitter and Instagram: Addie.Clipfell

MONTHLY DIVISON FEATURE Andrew Choi President Fairfax Crystal Division

HEY KIWIN’S! I just want to start off by saying that I am very proud of my division, Crystal. Although there were quite a few downs throughout the past few months, my school, Fairfax High, as well as all the other schools worked endlessly to help Crystal KIWIN’S grow. From beach clean-ups to fundraising, to even simply telling a friend about KIWIN’s, we were all able to bond with one another! Membership count was one of our main issues in my division, but Fairfax, Palisades, Laces, and Bravo all worked together to fundraise for membership dues as well as future events. In the month of June, my school raised four

hundred dollars altogether, and I am very proud of the officers as well as the dedicated members who participated. Not only did we exceed our goal, $350, but I also saw the members and officers communicate more and bond. Looking at the officers throughout the course of these few months, I can say that KIWIN’s has had such a huge impact on them. Each of these officers, myself included, were shy and “want to be home right now” people, but through spirit battles and our LTG’s DCM games and activities, these qualities are of the past. In addition to the month of June, since Fairfax has successfully fundraised, we were able to sell milk tea boba

for a dollar each and this fundraiser was also a success. Since Fairfax membership count has been low we offered students a wonderful opportunity to serve and give to the community. We asked Cooking Laboratory if they could donate 150 organic fresh pressed juice popsicles. On the last day of school, we gave these out to help promote our club! There were quite a few sign-ups and many were interested! My officers and I are very excited for the upcoming club rush for the next academic year! (: #polarbears

MONTHLY CLUB FEATURE Alison Hsieh President Palos Verdes Diamond Division

Perseverance and rebirth. These two words represent the challenges that Palos Verdes High School Kiwin’s has imposed on itself. Previous years have laid a strong foundation; now, it’s time to build. We are ambitious and although we may be small, we have an undying desire to promote the Kiwin’s spirit throughout PVHS, and to show everyone what it really means to be a Diamond Dino. With the 2015-2016 school year in mind, PVHS Kiwin’s has implemented some important changes to its bylaws and its member hour regulatory system to further promote event participation. In addition, we have set up a new system of incentives that will bring fun to our school meetings. This year, we are committed to

serving our community fully by actively participating in local events and hosting drives and fundraisers to benefit the Greater Los Angeles area. Recently, on July 5th, PVHS Kiwin’s hosted a Summer Fun Drive where we collected beach supplies and money donations for the kids of the Greater Los Angeles area. After the five hours of the event, our table and baskets were overflowing with toys, towels, sunscreen, and other beach supplies that can provide kids with a great time. With the money raised, we were able to buy even more surprises for the kids. As the President of PVHS Kiwin’s, I am extremely proud of my hardworking Officers. We have spent hours in board meetings and group

chats, figuring out the best ways to efficiently service our community. Our members are also at the heart of our school club, giving us the constant support we need to maintain success at our events, as well as contributing spirit at division events. The future is bright, and is ours to create. As Milton Berle once said, “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.”

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Q: When do you know you’ve experienced your KIWIN’S moment? -S.Y A: I think after DCON 2013. I got comfortable with the culture and realized KIWIN’S is for me. As for wanting to serve KIWIN’S on a higher level, the drive has always been there it’s just having the right people to push me to do something out of my character. Q: Why is Key Club International graphic standards so important to our manuals and other literature? -A.S A: Good question!! The KCI Graphic Standards are important to basically any publications that we do because we want people to easily recognize who we are. By using specifc fonts, colors, and seals/logos, people outside of the K-Family will soon catch on and immediately recognize our publications. Thus, it is in another term: branding ourselves.

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07 executive DISTRICT GOVERNOR DISTRICT SECRETARY

DISTRICT TREASURER

DISTRICT BULLETIN EDITOR

2015-2016 DI

08 LTGs CRYSTAL

EMERALD DIAMOND

GOLDSTONE

JET JADE

TURQUOISE

RUBY SAPPHIRE

ISTRICT BOARD

09 appointed board AWARDS CHAIR

CONVENTION CHAIR

TECHNOLOGY CHAIR

K FAMILY & FOUNDATION CHAIR

MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION CHAIR

CONVENTION CHAIR-CHARISSA NGUYEN

AWARDS CHAIR-MICHAEL TRAN

10 Greetings! My name is Michael Tran and I’m your appointed District Awards & Recognition Chair for the 2015-’16 term. I’m currently a sophomore at La Quinta High School. I take part in other extracurriculars such as Marching Band and Winter Drumline. My favorite TV shows are The Walking Dead, American Horror Story, and Criminal Minds. I love chicken alfredo and boba!! I’m very thrilled to work with all divisions this year. The District Board has a lot in mind to improve KIWIN’S this next year. My goal this year is to improve member participation in District events by recognizing members, officers and clubs in any way possible. This year will be filled with enjoyment and excitement!! KIWIN’S wouldn’t be an ohana if it weren’t for all you wonderful members. With that being said thank you for being a part of this amazing and life-changing organization!! Feel free to contact me! Yours in Service, Michael Tran Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Awards Chair 2015-2016

Hiya Grizzliesss! I’m virtually extending you a warm welcome from Segerstrom High School in the Jet Division! I am 5 feet 3 inches. I am 16 years old. My GPA is 4.5789 weighted. I am class rank 11 out of 592. My shoe size is 6. I’m very easily amused. I have the ugliest laugh. I really really really hate cold weather. I love Korean dramas. Just kidding! I am Charissa Nguyen and I am blessed with the opportunity to serve as your District Convention Chair for the 2015-2016 term! I am a self-proclaimed clutz because everyone knows that I’m super duper forgetful and clumsy and I’m bound to break my ankles sometime this term, so please help your girl out! But enough about me, this year is about YOU. What can I do to make this year the best it can be for you? My goal this term is to incorporate as much of your ideas and suggestions as possible, so that the 40th Annual District Convention will be successful. I am extremely excited to work with District Board to make DCON 2016 the most memorable and rewarding experience for the members so I really hope you will go (it will make me so so so happy and grateful)! If you ever need a friend to talk to, don’t be afraid to message me! Yours in Service, Charissa Nguyen Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S District Convention Chair

MD&E CHAIR-MEGHAN HERNANDEZ

K FAMILY & FOUNDATION CHAIR-CAROLYN LE

11 Hello KIWIN’S! My name is Carolyn Le and I hail from Fountain Valley KIWIN’S, Jet Division. I absolutely look forward to my term as CNH KIWIN’S District Kiwanis Family and Foundation Chair as well as working with both the members and officers! I’m 15 years old right now and some quirks about myself; I don’t sleep before midnight, I have a really varied taste in music, I’m really picky with my food selection, my division likes to make fun of how people think I’m three or four years older than I actually am and I get lost/left behind really easily for some reason! I always reply to people no matter what time it is; 3AM conversations are literally the best. I’m always down to go adventuring especially because I have yet to experience the “Southern California Life” as said by my friends! Some of my goals for this term really go back to the members as the scholarships and grants from the Foundation will only benefit the members and KIWIN’S clubs. Our Kiwanis Family is truly amazing and I only wish to see us KIWIN’Sers grow closer to our Kiwanis Family in the following years to come. As my position is rather new to KIWIN’S, I aspire to set a precedent but I can only do that through the teamwork of the entire KIWIN’S District! Please don’t be afraid of messaging me with any questions or if you just want to talk to me, I don’t bite! :) Yours in Service, Carolyn Le Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S K Family & Foundation Chair 2015-2016

WHAT’S UP MY FELLOW KIWINNERS! My name is Meghan Hernandez and I am your 2015-2016 Membership Development and Education Chair. I am truly honored to serve you in this position. I love KIWIN’S with all my heart and I seriously can’t wait for the year ahead of us! I will be a junior at Glen A. Wilson High School and I am from Goldstone Division. I am also involved in Red Cross, NAMI on Campus High School, and Mock Trial. I have a passion for dancing and watching movie marathons and I absolutely love to read and meet new people. Don’t be afraid to hit me up on any social media. I’d love to talk to each and every one of you! This year will certainly be awesome and full of new, exciting events. I hope we can work together to fight MNT, spread awareness for Live2Learn, and raise funds for PTP. Thank you for being my OHANA and showing everybody else what KIWIN’S has to offer. I love you all and please, again, don’t be afraid to contact me if you have any questions or you just want to chat! Yours in Service, Meghan Hernandez Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Membership Development & Education Chair 2015-2016

TECHNOLOGY CHAIR-KEVIN SON

12 Hey everyone! My name is Kevin Son, and I am proud to say that I am your District Technology Chair for the 2015-2016 term. I am currently 16 years old and finishing up my junior year at La Quinta High School. I have been an Aztec since I was a freshman and a Manatee since I was a sophomore, with no regrets, of course. I am so eager to serve on KIWIN’S District Board alongside such an amazing group of individuals this year. Without a doubt, I am confident that we will be able to bring forth great changes and innovations that will make KIWIN’S more successful than it has ever been. To give you just a little more insight about me, outside of KIWIN’S, I am currently a member of La Quinta’s Color Guard and Winter Guard Team. When I am not involved in extracurricular activities, doing volunteer work, or studying, I absolutely enjoy spending time on the Internet and my computer graphic designing, video editing, and web developing. KIWIN’S has definitely been one of the greatest surprises that came to me in high school. Even though I joined this organization sophomore year, I never aspired to be a leader within my club, let alone this entire district. However, as my time in KIWIN’S continued, I got the chance to meet my true passion for technological arts such as graphic designing, video editing, and web development. I found the perfect way to combine what I love to do both: KIWIN’S and technology. Therefore, I was appointed the position of Technician Chair for my home club. Later on, I have built the confidence and skill to apply for District Technology Chair with the help of my true KIWIN’S role model, Jennifer Ngo. I know that this year will allow us accomplish many goals and I am so excited to work with all of you this term! Yours in Service, Kevin Son Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Technology Chair 2015-2016

LETTER TO THE EDITOR If any of you want to ask any appropriate questions or voice your opinion to get it published, please email me at kiwins.dbuled@gmail.com

DISTRICT SECRETARY-TIFFANY NGUYEN

DISTRICT GOVERNOR-JADE WONG

13 Hey KIWIN’S! My name is Jade Wong and I am so honored to serve as the District Governor for the 2015-2016 term. First and foremost, I would like to welcome you to the start of a great year. This year will be filled with memories, service, leadership, happiness, ohana, and maybe a little (okay a lot) of tears at the end. Just to say a little about myself, I’m from Goldstone Divison and currently a junior at Glen A. Wilson High School. In my free time, I enjoy binge watching Netflix, eating, and of course sleeping (when I can get some in). After three years in KIWIN’S, I can say that this organization has become a life passion of mine and I’m so grateful to be a part of such an incredible ohana. KIWIN’S has truly changed my life as it has given me so many amazing opportunities to develop my leadership, serve the community, and help change lives. I congratulate each and every one of you who has joined for committing yourself to bettering your home, school, and community. If you are still on the edge, I promise that you won’t regret the decision. Yours in Service, Jade Wong Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S District Governor 2015-2016

Hi KIWIN’S! My name is Tiffany Nguyen, but you can call me anytime (¬u¬) I am your 2015-2016 District Secretary and I will be a senior at La Quinta High School, Jet Division! You can literally hit me up about anything from MRFs to math homework and it’ll be cool with me xD I have been told I have occasional OCD or that I subconsciously correct people’s grammar, but no habit can be as strange as saying “bless you” to strangers who sneeze while walking outside of your classroom ◉_◉ Some things I do outside of KIWIN’S include tennis, piano, Girl Scouts, or other clubs like NHS or CSF! Once every ten million years when I have free time, one of my guilty pleasures is watching hours of Friends or anime at a time!! I have no shame when I say I have watched entire seasons in one sitting. My taste in music ranges from depressing ballads to EXO, so whenever people ask what kind of music I like I never know what to say?? As for KIWIN’S, there is a special place in mi corazón for this family. I have been so inspired and so impacted by the individuals I was blessed with the opportunity to meet through this club, and I honestly can’t wait to see what we can accomplish!! <3___<3 Yours in Service, Tiffany Nguyen Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S District Secretary 2015-2016

DISTRICT BULLETIN EDITOR-ANDREA HU DISTRICT TREASURER-KATHY BUI

14 Hi friends!! It’s your District Treasure, uh I mean Treasurer* here and I could not be more excited for this upcoming term! A little bit about me first, I am currently a junior attending Edison High School from Jet Division and it will be my third year in KIWIN’S next year. A few things I hold dear to my heart include: biking to the HB Pier, eating Chipotle (with the extra guac), shopping with friends, and living vicariously through other people’s Snapchat stories. But enough about me, this year is all about the members and I am so grateful to be allowed the privilege of serving such a great District of people and I plan to make the most of it. I have a lot of new and fun things lined up for both club treasurers and general members regarding improving fundraising, increasing membership growth and retention, and spreading the infectious KIWIN’S love. One thing I am adamant about improving within clubs is incorporating innovation and creativity whether it be through fundraisers, service projects, or anything else for the members. I’m really going to push clubs to break out of their comfort zone and try to experiment with new ideas and events to improve themselves and raise membership. I’m sure you can all agree with me when I say KIWIN’S has changed my life, and I would love nothing more than to widen our Ohana so that other students can share the same experience. I hope you have all recovered from your post-DCON syndrome by now because it is time to get to work! Club Treasurers get ready to make some mad cash flow. Yours in Service, Kathy Bui Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S District Treasurer 2015-2016

Hi KIWIN’S! If you had read my editor’s message in the beginning, then you’re great, but if you haven’t, it’s okay because you’ll learn more about me in this mini introduction. I’m very intersting; I swear. Okay to start off, I’m a junior at Glen A. Wilson High School from the Goldstone Division. I have been in KIWIN’S since my freshmen year and it wasn’t an easy ride but I love this organization too much so here I am today. DISCLAIMER: Please do not hate me for what I am about to say. Don’t get me wrong-Chipotle is my life but not the guac. I dislike guac so whomever out there hates guac too, bless you. I play the flute, but I don’t practice as much anymore; however, I do play when I’m extremely stressed because it somehow relieves my stress. Tumblr and Korean Dramas gets me talking and memes are my area of expertise so if you want to start a conversation with me, just bring up the latest thing on Tumblr or Korean Drama and we will become best friends. The things is, I want to know everyone of you guys better. Wouldn’t it be great to thank everyone in KIWIN’S because every one of you guys matter and help KIWIN’S grow every year. Don’t let others tell you otherwise. To all the editors: let’s have social this term because I am genuinely interested in getting to know everyone better. Onto my term goals-as your District Bulletin Editor, I’m making newsletters every month to ensure that members are connected with the district and having monthly meetings with the club editors to have communication and connection. I’m an advocate of featuring club officiers and members thus my newsletters would have multiple features. Be on the lookout for that! Holla at me if you have any questions relating to my position, design, or anything related to KIWIN’S. Get ready for the 2015-2016 term! Yours in Service, Andrea Hu Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S District Bulletin Editor 2015-2016

EMERALD LTG-DANILENE PRODON DIAMOND LTG-ANTHONY OREJANA

CRYSTAL LTG-SENA JI

15 Hi KIWIN’S! My name is Sena Ji, the Crystal Division Lieutenant Governor for the 2015-2016 term. I am currently a Junior at Fairfax Senior High School and KIWIN’S played a prominent role in my high school life. I’ve learned about the meaning of “Ohana” through KIWIN’S and important values such as responsibility, leadership, and most importantly, serving my community. Ever since freshman year, I met a lot of amazing and giving people through this organization that helped me grow as a person and share the same passion as me. Without my friends and family, I wouldn’t have become the person I am today. I absolutely love KIWIN’S because even though we are separated by distance, I believe that the people who touch our lives deeply in a short amount of time are the ones who are the hardest to forget. I look forward to serving you as your Crystal Ltg! With Polar Bear Cuddles, Sena Ji Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Crystal Lieutenant Governor 2015-2016 Hello KIWIN’S! My name is Anthony Orejana and I am Diamond division’s Lieutenant Governor for the 2015-16’ term. I am truly excited to work with all of you and continue to see not only our KIWIN’S ohana grow but, as well as your passion to serve. I have been part of KIWIN’S since my freshman year, but never really took an active role in the club until my sophomore year. And from then on the rest is history! I hope you’re all as excited as I am because, this year isn’t going to be great with all of your hard work and dedication to such an amazing organization. Aside from KIWIN’S I am part of my high school’s swim team, and that also has taught me many valuable life lessons that will be applied throughout my lifetime. Therefore, I highly encourage all of you to find an “outlet” in which you too can learn valuable life lessons as well as escape the stressful world we live in today. KIWIN’S has become a huge part of my life these past couple of years. And watching us work together as an organization has helped me see what it means to be a passionate “KIWINNER” It’s really amazing to see how much we as a family can change the world through our many projects such as the Eliminate project. I can’t believe I will be starting my last year of high school soon, which is exactly why I am motivated to give every ounce of effort I have left stored in my little body. I can go on and on explaining to you all about my life story, but there isn’t the time in the world for me to be able to do that. Therefore, I am going to leave you all with a quote a fellow swimmer once said to me, “Sometimes you just gotta want it.” And friends I can tell you now that if we all live with the same drive and motivation, there is nothing that we cannot accomplish together. Good luck to everyone on their AP studying, and “lettuce” close this school year out better than ever. Thank you! Anthony Orejana Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Diamond Lieutenant Governor 2015-2016 Hey KIWIN’S! I am Danilene Prodon and I am the incoming 2015-2016 Emerald Lieutenant Governor. I hope to reinvigorate Emerald, and I look forward to an amazing year of service and memories. If you want to know a little bit about me, I love to meet new people and try new things! I attend Otay Ranch High School and I am a part of class of 2016. Other than KIWIN’S I am involved in after school sports. I have lettered varsity in cross-country and track and field. Also, I’ve joined many other clubs at school such as Speech and Debate. I’ve been an alto singer in my church choir, and a soprano in my school’s regular choir and show choir. I really love pasta, dogs and mystery and crime shows. I love meeting new people and I hope to meet and learn more about all of you sometime! I have many goals for my coming term as Emerald’s 2015-’16 Lieutenant Governor. Emerald consists of 5 different schools located in San Diego: Otay Ranch HS, Olympian HS, Chula Vista HS, Rancho Bernardo HS, and Our Lady of Peace. I plan to work with my division to add more members to the KIWIN’S ohana and create new, exciting events for our community. I hope to encourage and help my members develop as leaders. I look forward to the new year and I am excited to make more memories with my division and everyone in KIWIN’S! Yours in Service, Danilene Prodon Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Emerald Lieutenant Governor 2015-2016

JET LTG-RICHIE CHU

JADE LTG-NICOLETTE CRUZ

GOLDSTONE LTG-SOPHIA UEMURA

16 Hi my name is Sophia Uemura the Goldstone Lieutenant Governor 2015-2016. One question i often ask myself is, Does KIWINS’s deserve me or do I deserve KIWIN’s? This past few years has allowed me to conclude that I have deserved KIWIN’s to mature because this organization has given leadership and social skills that I would not have found on my own. But now KIWIN’s deserves me to step up as LTG. to give back what it has given me and to continue serving with a smile. :) Yours in Service Sophia Uemura Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Goldstone Lieutenant Governor 2015-2016

Hello Everyone! My name is Nicolette Cruz and I serve as the Jade Division Lieutenant Governor for the 2015-2016 term. For those who aren’t to sure where Jade Division is, we’re located up NorCal in the Bay Area! I’m currently a sophomore at Hercules High School where I also served as the Immediate Past KIWIN’S club president. As the 14-15 term gradually went by, I was able to really strengthen my confidence and passion for KIWIN’S. This led me to the decision of running for a position I would not have pictured myself in when I first joined two years ago. Alongside my family, friends, and academics, KIWIN’S has obtained a special place in my heart. The organization itself and the people in our OHANA have truly become the epitome of my thappiness. With that being said, if you’re ever bored, needing someone to talk to about anything (caution: I’m a big lover for Pretty Little Liars, dogs, and boba), just give me a message, text, tweet, or anything! I promise you, this Jaguar doesn’t bite!(: Burning with Jade Love, Nicolette Cruz, The Mama Jaguar of 15-16 Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Jade Lieutenant Governor I got Chu Flu yes I do! I got Chu Flu how bout you? Hi! My name is Richie Chu, the Jet Lieutenant Governor. I’ll start off by telling you where my whole KIWIN’S journey began. I was only a sophomore as my school KIWIN’S elections approached, I ran for club secretary to be able to put it on my college applications. Unsurprisingly, I was elected! (No one else ran). To my amazement, I fell in love with the organization because it provided me not only with a second family that immediately accepted me, but the opportunity to be a leader, which drove me to take on the position as club president and now Jet’s very own Lt.G! My home club never had much of a standing at the school, and I’m proud to say that as one of my biggest accomplishments throughout my high school career I was able to develop the club into one of the most active and known club at Edison. From there, I fell in love with being a leader, taking on the role as Lieutenant Governor to give back to what KIWIN’S has done for me by reaching even higher heights for the division and by working on the district level. Anyways, some non-KIWIN’S facts about me! As a competitive person, I satisfy desire to win by serving up plenty of bagels throughout my whole tennis career. On my downtime, I like to explore and listen to new music jamming out to genres such as EDM or indie. I’m proud to be a dork! Yes I admit that I play games such as League of Legends, and enjoy watching shows such as various K-Dramas. Cats are love, cats are life, but I don’t even own one. My friends think I might become a crazy cat man, but I only want at least 10 cats when I grow up. I’m Richie Chu and I am so excited for the 2015-2016 term because I know it is going to be a successful year being able to give back even more to the community alongside the KIWIN’S Ohana while getting to meet to grow bonds with all of you! Yes you! So, I have a question for you: Do you have the Chu-Flu? Yours in Service, Richie Chu Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Jet Lieutenant Governor 2015-2016

TURQUOISE LTG-ELISE UMETSU SAPPHIRE LTG-REBA MATTHEWS

RUBY LTG-GRIZEL MEZA

17 Hello, my name is Grisel Meza & I am Ruby’s Division LTG. I’m 16 years old & go to Ridgeview High School. I am a sophmore & one of my hobbies I love doing is photography. I actually have been the past photographer for the club since it has started. I decided that I am going to keep that position because i hope to make a career out of it one day. I really hope to make it to a great college or university & become a Photo teacher. My passion i have for photography is huge but not as big as for serving my community. Honestly, I’m actually barely knowing about this club since around late October. It’s crazy to know how many people & how many schools are involved with this organization, it’s pretty amazing. As a Kiwin this is my first year in this club, & it has blown me away. Not only is it my first year in the club but our first year back to Ridgeview as well. My high school had this club several years ago, & it was huge thing back then but since this club came late in the year no one knows about it. And that right there is one of my main goals. I want to get as many members as I can in my school as well as the other school in my division East High School. Our lack of membership has really affected me once I went to DCON. It made me realize how big of a job I have here. The spirt, the enthusiasm at DCON was incredible. It also taught me what I have to do to bring my division as big & as spirited as everyone else. One thing I do know is that DCON will change all of the members. I’ve never been so involved with this club or anything school related until I went to DCON. The truth is I cannot explain how DCON changed me, as a member & as a person myself. My love for this club/ organization has grew way more than it has back in October. Knowing that more than 500 people love serving the community just as much as I do is astonishing. I’m so excited for all I can do for this club, even if I’m just learning about this new position I have, I know that it is my responsibility to prove to my IP LTG that she did the right choice in picking me as her LTG elect. I know this is just the beginning to this new chapter in my life but words cannot explain how extremely grateful I am to serve as Ruby’s 2015-2016 LTG. And I know for a fact that I will give our division one heck of a year!

Hello!! My name is Reba Anil Mathew. I am currently a Junior (only three more weeks until school ends!) and I am so excited to end my senior year next year as the Lieutenant Governor of Sapphire Division for the 2015-16 term!! (that was a mouthful) I am from East Union High School, Manteca, which is in the Sapphire Division, and this is my second year in KIWIN’S! One thing everyone should know about me is my love for chocolates and anything that’s related to chocolates!!!! I also truly love spending my time with anything related to KIWIN’S, even if it’s preparing for a general meeting!! KIWIN’S has turned into my life, and I will work as hard as I can to end my last year of being a part of KIWIN’S very successfully! If you’re ever in a situation where you don’t know where I am, just stop and listen...you will hear the most rarest type of laugh ever, follow that laugh and you’ll find me… There isn’t much that I can tell you about myself, but if you ever asked any of the people that have met me already to describe Reba and to give a little summary about Reba, they will provide you a whole ten page essay in a font size of .01!! Thank you!! Reba Mathew Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Ruby Lieutenant Governor 2015-2016 Greetings! My name is Elise Umetsu, I am currently a junior at Adolfo Camarillo High School serving as the new Lieutenant Governor of the Turquoise Division. In my free time I like to read, swim, or nap with my cats while dreaming about KIWIN’S. I have been involved in KIWIN’S since my freshman year, starting as freshman class representative, then moving up to publicist my sophomore year, club president my junior year, and finally rising to the position of lieutenant governor as I enter my senior year. Needless to say, I am incredibly passionate about this organization and what it continues to do for others as well as myself. This year, I plan to take Turquoise to new heights by chartering the new school that is being built nearby in Camarillo, creating monthly division-wide service or fundraiser events in concurrence with my divisional council meetings, and attending club board meetings at least once a month for each of the four (soon to be five!) clubs in Turquoise in order to ensure their continuous growth and help prepare them for district events such as Fall Rally and District Convention. I am beyond thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to the current and future success of KIWIN’S and to work with the incredible group of people on district board this year! #turquoisetakeover In caring and service, Elise Umetsu Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S Turquoise Lieutenant Governor 2015-2016

The Eliminate Project raises money to provide vaccines for mothers and their babies in order to eliminate maternal neonatal tetanus. The disease is usually caused by tetanus spores found in soil entering cuts during childbirth. Maternal neonatal tetanus (MNT) effects are excruciating â&#x20AC;&#x201D; tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. MNT also kill mothers too.However, it only costs $1.80 to provide vaccines in order to save both the mother and her child. More information www.eliminateproject.org

PROJECT NOW EXTENDED TO JULY 2016

19 MNTE Update

(May 1, 2015)

Validation status 

Globally 36 out of 59 priority countries have eliminated maternal and neonatal tetanus. Currently, 23 countries remain at risk for MNT. Mauritania became the most recent addition to the list of validated countries in April. In addition, 16 regions out of 17 in the Philippines have been validated for MNTE.

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In India, a data review was conducted for the last state in India – Nagaland – for MNTE and official results are awaited.

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Cambodia (second quarter) and Equatorial Guinea have scheduled MNT elimination validation surveys this year.

Tetanus Toxoid Supplemental Immunization Activities (TT SIAs) update 

Mali conducted TT SIAs integrated with a measles campaign in March.

The following countries have planned TT SIAs.

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Chad will conduct the first round of Phase-2 of TT SIAs this month to reach approximately 1.6 million women in 42 districts. Ethiopia has scheduled the third round in July/August in the two remaining zones of the Somali region. Guinea (Conakry) will continue to conduct targeted activities this year. Haiti will conduct its final round of TT SIAs in the Sud-East department in August. Kenya plans to conduct the final round of TT SIAs in 21 districts this month. Mali has planned TT SIAs beginning this month to reach approximately 2 million women. Nigeria is planning a second round campaign to reach 2.3 million women this year. Pakistan plans to complete the last round of SIAs in Punjab province and initiate implementation in Gilgit-Baltistan province this year. Papua New Guinea plans to conduct targeted campaigns in 15 provinces this year. South Sudan plans to conduct a third round for Phase-3 states (Lakes region) in May. Sudan has scheduled a first round of Phase-1 of TT campaigns, aiming to immunize one million women in five districts this month.

www.TheEliminateProject.org

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MOST RECENT COUNTRIES TO GET VALIDATED FOR MNT

PROJECT EXTENDED TILL JULY

2016

PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM What does KIWIN’S do to help?

Every year, CNH KIWIN’S hosts an event called “Fall Rally” up North and South of California. The purpose of Fall Rally is to have the members gain awareness of this program and raise money in order to donate to the local hospitals. Clubs also raise money throughout the year to help with this program.

What is Pediatric Trauma Program?

Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) raises funds to donate to local hospitals in order to save children injured by trauma. Its main goal is to develop local projects in order to reduce the amount of children getting killed by trauma. Unintenional injury is the number one killer of children under 14.

If you want to learn more about PTP, please check out: www.cnhfoundation.org

what is live2learn? Realizing the need and interest in supporting the Major Emphasis Program through hands on service, a new service initiative will be created on a two year basis. All of the hands on service provided to children by Key Club International members can be directed to a single area of need to make a substantial impact. This service initiative directs and focuses the attention of KIWIN’S members to serve children in a specific hands-on approach.

what does KIWIN’S do?

KIWIN’S members currently will focus their time and talents on Live2Learn, specifically focused on 5-9 year old youth, with the main goals of promoting education and building literary skills. This program not only creates endless possibilities to strengthen the common goal of service, but also allows each KIWIN’S member to develop into a well-rounded individual community leader and lifelong advocate for children’s education.

PARTNERS IN S VISION PARTNERS Vision Partner Nickelodeon inspires kids to take action and make a difference in the world. Through the Big Help and Worldwide Day of Play initiatives, kids and adults work together to plan events and activities in the following areas: health & wellness, education, service and the environment.

CO-SPONSORS Key Club Co-Sponsor Rustic Pathways has 30 years of experience leading exceptional international education and service programs for students. With over 130 programs in 20 countries, Rustic Pathways is the global leader in its field. Recognizing our shared values, Rustic Pathways has partnered with Key Club to provide its members with the opportunity to broaden their global perspective while performing meaningful service projects in communities around the world.

SERVICE PREFERRED CHARITIES Key Club participates with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by sponsoring fundraising events. Key Club members also participate in service projects at their local children’s hospital. Find out how you and your club can help CMNH.

For decades, Key Club has partnered with the March of Dimes to give every baby a healthy start. Key Club members raise thousands of dollars annually through various programs, including collecting change, holding dances and taking part in March of Dimes’ signature event, March for Babies. See how your club can support the March of Dimes.

Since 1994, Key Club has been Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF and over the years has raised nearly US$5 million for iodine deficiency programs worldwide and HIV and AIDS programs in Kenya and Swaziland. Now it’s helping The Eliminate Project. Learn more about Key Club’s history with UNICEF.

KEY LEADER IS NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION COST $250

OCT. 23 OCT. 25

WEBSITE KEY-LEADER.ORG

*$25 discount if you are a Key Club member

TALK TO YOUR KIWANIS ABOUT SPONSORSHIP

SUMMER 2015 IDEAS

PTP GRANT PROGRAMS GRANT FOCUS Grants are given to service projects that focus on treating and preventing pediatric trauma-defined as sudden, unintentional injury

REQUIREMENTS

1. Application must be turned in 30 days prior the project start date. If turned in after 30 days, club/division must provide an explanation in order for the committee to review it. Applications turned in 30 days after the project end date would NOT be considered. 2. Processing time takes up to about 4 weeks. 3. Funding is limited to one award per project.

PTP GRANT REQUIRED MATERIALS 1. Completed PTP grant application. (kiwins.org>resources>grants>PTP) 2. Project budget which includes all sources of funding (including donations and other sources of funding) 3. Copy of club’s current year Community Service Budget (SLP doesn’t need this but division & multi-club grants need a copy of each participating clubs’ Community Service Budget) MORE INFORMATION IS ON KIWINS. ORG

4. If the project is a fundraiser, it is ineligible for a grant. 5. If the grant is approved, you and your club/ division agrees to provide a follow-up grant report and funds expenditure report within the 30 days of the end of the grant period. You must provide pictures, videos, and any data as proof that you used the fund to good use and how it recognized the Kiwanis Family. If you happen to fail to report, your club/division is ineligible to receive any further grants from the Kiwanis CNH Foundation.

**1 SLP CLUB CAN HAVE FUNDS UP TO $250 PER PROJECT**

APPLICATION IS ON THE KIWINS.ORG IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT JADE WONG

YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND

DUE 10/15

11:59PM (**EST**)

FUND FOCUS Youth Opportunity Fund (YOF) is endowed fund for Key Club International held by Kiwanis International Foundation. It provide clubs with funds to better their school and community.

INFORMATION 1. Application can be filled out manually or electronically. If electronically, please print out the last page because NO ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES. 2. Winners will be notified via mail by January 1, 2016 3. Grant is usually reimbursement-based. Only in some cases can invoices be paid directly. ***APPLICATION IS ON KIWINS.ORG*** KIWINS.ORG>RESOURCES>GRANTS>YOF

30 The Women SPEAK Founding Team is excited to announce the establishment of the inaugural Women SPEAK Scholarships and Awards Program for deserving high school and college students

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION This year, Women SPEAK will award scholarships in the amount of $250-$500 to high school students and college students of any age who exemplify at least one of the key pillars of Women SPEAK through personal development, extracurricular activity, or interaction/involvement in his/her local community or campus.

PUBLIC SERVICE GRANTS This year, Women SPEAK will award up to 2 public service grants in the amount of $250 to high school students and college students of any age who wish to carry out a public service project that addresses at least one of the key pillars of Women SPEAK. Public service projects can range in scope including but not limited to a community service project, awareness event, or creative arts project.

OUTSTANDING CHAPTER AWARD This year, Women SPEAK will recognize one chapter for their outstanding work of furthering gender equity, awareness, and activism in their campus and/or community. This award is decided by the Women SPEAK Executive Team.

APPLY HERE Any questions, comments, or concerns, please email womenspeakteam@gmail.com

FEATURED ARF

TURQUOISE DIVISION|CAMIRILLO HS CLUB HISTORIAN//Naveed Tavasoli event/JOGGIN’ FOR THE NOGGIN’ date/june 6, 2015 Joggin’ for the Noggin’ was the 2nd annual 5k/10k race presented by the Kiwanis Club of Camarillo. The race was held at the Conejo Creek to help raise awareness and help cure brain cancer. The turtles had a blast aiding the runners with cups of water during their long trek. The 5k race started at 7:30 AM and the 10k began at 8:00 AM. The races were priced at $40 for

the 5k and the 10k and $60 to participate in both races. All the proceeds went to research for brain cancer. Fresh produce and bread were provided for the participants at the race. In addition to providing water at the aid stations placed at the 3 mile and 5 mile marks, our members cheered and gave support to the runners. Our giving spirit was truly shown at this race and the Turquoise Division Turtles were proud to give back to the community!

JUNE RECOGNITION

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DISTRICT MEMBER |OF THE| MONTH

CONGRATULATIONS to GABY ORLANDO

{OSCA/JET DIVISION} thank you for your hardwork and dedication to service Congratulation Gaby Orlando for June Member of the Month!! We are so glad that you joined the KIWIN’S Ohana. Even though you may have started KIWIN’S later than you wanted to, the endless spirit you have for this organization has not gone unnoticed!! The fact that you are so dedicated and committed and prioritized KIWIN’S over your other extracurriculars is quite admirable. Keep up the good work and spirit!!

MICHAEL TRAN AWARDS CHAIR

Yours in Service, Michael Tran

DISTRICT OFFICER |OF THE| MONTH

CONGRATULATIONS to

SARA HELMS

{SAPPHIRE/EL CAPTAIN} FOR YOUR HARDWORK AND DEDICATION TO SERVICE Congratulations Sara Helms!! Our June Officer of the Month!! Hard work does pay off !! Thanks for in spiring and being influential to the KIWIN’S members at El Captain HS. It’s great to see you putting time in to reach out to your Kiwanis advisors and keep them up to date! Don’t ever give up and continue to keep up the hard work and dedication you have for this organization!!

MICHAEL TRAN AWARDS CHAIR

Yours in Service, Michael Tran

DISTRICT CLUB |OF THE| MONTH

CONGRATULATION TO

OAKLAND HS

FOR YOUR SERVICE AND HARDWORK IN REACHING OUT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Congratulations Oakland High School for being Club of the Month!! It’s great to see the dedication your club has put in towards Jade Division. Also, your level of participation and hard work is amazing!! Hope you had a great and successful turnout at your fundraiser!! Who wouldn’t want to buy Mango Cheesecake in a JAR?!? Thank you and keep up the good work, can’t wait to see what you have in store for the future!!

MICHAEL TRAN AWARDS CHAIR

Yours in Service, Michael Tran

DIVISONS MEMBERS OF THE MONTH//OFFICERS OF THE MONTH DIVISION Crystal

OOTM

MOTM Eric Leung (Fairfax)

Andrew Choi (Fairfax)

N/A

Noelle Gavino (AOLP)

Mariana Sauceda (Chula Vista)

N/A

Britney Pham (Los Altos)

Jade

Fernanda Martinez (Richmond)

Dorothy Le (Oakland)

Jet

Gabrielle Orlando (OCSA)

Nhung Tran (La Quinta)

Ruby

Anahi Estrada (Ridgeview)

Karina Flores (Ridgeview)

Diamond Emerald Goldstone

Sapphire Turquoise

Jeannette Batres (East Union) Savannah Rohloff (Sierra) Dylan Reese (Camarillo)

Ashley Inocando (Foothill Technology)

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technology

membership development & education

Erinn Lee Ashley Inocndo

DiAngelo Soriano Alvin Lee Nhung Tran

David Huynh Jacqueline Le

treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s committee

district publications

Iris Shim Ashley Kim Justin Liem

Jacqueline Vu

policy & bylaws Kalvin Chang

COMMITTEE DECISIONS

project eliminate Olivia Tang Patricia Dinh

special projects Governor Fernando Aguilar Diana Lee Derrick Khousavath Thao Le Hoang

key leader Shing Ou Victoria Kuang

Nicole Atmojo Jocelyn Alacron Cecilia Nguyen

Amanda Calindas Noah Basit Larry Lam kiwanis family, foundation & international awards relations Jordan Douangmala Bronte Sorotsky Yenni Giang Clara Kim

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Rip Livingston Int’l President

Addison Clipfell Int’l Vice-President

Giselle C Int’l Tr

Amy Jiang Int’l Trustee

Ian MacDonald Int’l Trustee

Aysha M Int’l Tr

Devin Sun Int’l Trustee

Hojin Yoon Int’l Trustee

Clifford Int’l Tr

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Moneer rustee

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Heather Farley Int’l Trustee

Kacie Hines Int’l Trustee

Bethany Downs Int’l Trustee

Anastasia Slepukhova Int’l Trustee

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INT’L BOARD

<AWARDS> DIAMOND DISTINGUISHED CLUB Glen A. Wilson High School (Goldstone) Marina High School ( Jet) Downey High School (Diamond)

DISTINGUISHED DISTRICT OFFICERS Allen Pham (‘14-’15 District Treasurer) Sylvia Kwon (‘14-’15 District Secretary)

CONGRATULATIONS!

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MERCHANDISE -La Quinta High School -CNH KIWINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S Drawstring Bags -Available all year after September 1 -$8 -Contact Soros Chok on Facebook for more information

-Jet Division -Edison -Available all year. People outside Jet Division can buy them at Beach Palooza, Fall Rally, and DCON -$1/each -Contact Michelle Hwang (Edison President) 714-316-9780

-Jet Division -Manatee Crewnecks -Available during and after Fall Rally -$20 presale, $25 regular -Contact Renee Su on Facebook for more information

-Presale is now over -Jet Division -Contact Leanne Ngo through Facebook or call/text (714) 474-5179

ONE FAMILY. ONE MISSION. ONE WORD. KIWINâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S JADE WONG 2015-2016 District Governor kiwins.dgov@gmail.com (626) 688-9844

SENA JI 2015-2016 Crystal LtG kiwins.crystalltg@gmail.com (213) 235-5797

RICHIE CHU 2015-2016 Jet LtG kiwins.jetltg@gmail.com (760) 622-3666

TIFFANY NGUYEN 2015-2016 District Secretary kiwins.dsec@gmail.com (714) 340-6036

ANTHONY OREJANA 2015-2016 Diamond LtG kiwins.diamondltg@gmail.com (224) 766-0730

GRISEL MEZA 2015-2016 Ruby LtG kiwins.rubyltg@gmail.com (661) 437-1260

KATHY BUI 2015-2016 District Treasurer kiwins.dtreasurer@gmail.com (714) 725-248

DANILENE PRODON REBA MATTHEWS 2015-2016 Emerald LtG 2015-2016 Sapphire LtG kiwins.emeraldltg@gmail.com kiwins.sapphireltg@gmail.com (619) 395-2429 (209) 244-0911

ANDREA HU SOPHIA UEMURA ELISE UMETSU 2015-2016 District Bulletin Editor 2015-2016 Goldstone LtG 2015-2016 Turquoise LtG kiwins.dbuled@gmail.com kiwins.goldstoneltg@gmail.com kiwins.turquoiseltg@gmail.com (626) 400-3983 (626) 623-8609 (805) 910-9951 NICOLETTE CRUZ 2015-2016 Jade LtG kiwins.jadeltg@gmail.com (925) 550-9260 MEGHAN HERNANDEZ 2015-2016 MD&E Chair kiwins.memdev@gmail.com (626) 483-6246

MICHAEL TRAN CAROLYN LE 2015-2016 Awards Chair 2015-2016 K Family Chair kiwins.dawardschair@gmail.com kiwins.dkfamilychair@gmail.com (714) 902-7080 (714) 235-0555 CHARISSA NGUYEN 2015-2016 Convention Chair kiwins.conchair@gmail.com (714) 659-2043

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KEVIN SON 2015-2016 Technology Chair kiwins.techchair@gmail.com (702) 328-6302