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A dose OF TOAST March 2017 Volume 1 | Issue 12 Pacific Northwest District
Farewell Edition
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3 DCM Favorites 4-5 DCM picture recap 6-7 Division 32 Year Recap 8-9 Preferred Charities/KCCP Recap 10 Fundraiser Committee Recap 11 KCCP Merchandise 12-13 Concert to Cure recap 14-15 Mr. & Ms. Dragon recap 16-17 Fundraiser/Service event recap 18 March DCM: Joint Pre-Con with D28 19 Skate to Cure at Renton Sno-King 20-21 Words from your Convention Aides 22-23 Words from your PNW District Board 24-25 A little thanks 26 International Update from Nicole Montana 27 International Convention 2017 28-29 Connecting the Kiwanis-Family 30-31 Club officers of Division 32 32-33 International/District Board 34-35 Letter from the Lieutenant Governor 36-37 More newsletters 38 A little food for thought
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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT RAISED NEARLY $30,000 FOR THE KIWANIS CHILDREN’S CANCER PROGRAM
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For the month of February alone, we raised ~$1,601 for the Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program from Mr. & Ms. Dragon, the OTR Bubble Tea Fundraiser, and Siahna’s Benefit Concert! Shoutout to the 2016-2017 Fundraiser Committee for planning these events with me!
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Congrats to Ryan Nguyen and Aubrey Agustiano for being crowned the first annual Mr. & Ms. Dragon!
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Be sure to attend the second annual Mr. & Ms. Dragon in February 2018!
View the video recap here: https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=mQACsIiQ1s&feature=youtu.be
View more pictures here: (Courtesy of Kaho Otake, D28 and myself) • http://bit.ly/2mIaYgX • http://bit.ly/2m4dSt1
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Join Peter and I in our last DCM of our terms: Pre-Con 2017! Come to finally receive your divisional spirit gear, learn DCON chants, partake in a huge Miracle Minute, and just be hype and spirited as a whole! *PRE-CON IS MANDATORY FOR DCON ATTENDEES TO ATTEND. Message or email me at ltg32@pnwkeyclub.org if you cannot make it.
“Division 32” ribbons will be sold for $1 at Pre-Con!
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Click here to watch the Spirit Committee perform the divisional cheers for DCON!
Our annual divisional Skate to Cure is scheduled for the Friday after DCON! Unfortunately, it’s after my term ends because there was no available time in March, but March is a pretty packed month, so lettuce get a head start and raise money for the PNW District Project at the very beginning of the next service year! Pay $10 for admission and skate rental.
Say you’re a part of Key Club.
CONGRATS! You just donated $5 to the PNW District Project!
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WORDS FRO 2016-2017 CONV HEY PNW KEY CLUBBERS!
It is less than a month until we meet again. We have waited all year and are all finishing strong towards the end of our term. Without you guys, District Convention would not exist. Without you guys, I would not have been motivated to plan the biggest event of the year! I thank you all for contributing to my Key Club experience in 2016-17. At DCON, you should expect a new schedule, a new venue, and a new meet and greet! Be prepared to bring your firey spirit and hug me signs, and don’t be afraid to meet people while learning about service and leadership during convention. I hope that Portland, OR will serve you well and that you will enjoy the sights around town. If you see me around the convention center, please stop me and say hi! -Amy Hung 2016-2017 Convention Chair
Hey Key Clubbers, how do you feel?
By the end of DCON I guarantee that you will be sick of that phrase. It's alright though, because once next year comes around, you'll repeat the same cycle of love-hate relationship with "how do you feel". Anyway, in all serious I hope that you know who I am! I'm Jonah one of your convention aides in the process of creating the best DCON ever. Hopefully Ashley has done a good job explaining DCON to you, so I'll keep what I'm going to say to a minimum. As cliché as it may sound, DCON was the turning point in my Key Club life. The wind in my sails, the fuel in the engine. Here you will find the beating heart of Key Club (which coincidentally contains you too!). You may be intimidated, a little out of depth, or completely comfortable, but don't be afraid to let shouts out, smile, laugh, and hug people! No seriously, hug people. I can't draw for my life, so my best hug me signs are from stealing. Remember that it only takes one for the chain to start. We can't have spirit with no one participating. Step up and make your division proud! (Although 28 is going to win the spirit stick this year ha ha). This weekend is one for making memories, for learning new things, making new friends, but most importantly to smile and enjoy the culmination of a Key Club year as you enter a new one. There is so much to say, but when it comes down to it, remember to smile, laugh, and have fun! Be prepared to be inspired, and form friendships that will last you years. PS if you ever want to find me, I'll be floating around! People tell me I'm easy to talk to so hit me up!
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-Jonah Tang 2016-2017 Convention Aide
OM YOUR VENTION TEAM Hey Division 32! Wow, can you believe District Convention is only three weeks away? I hope you’re all as excited as I am to travel down to Portland and learn about service, grow leadership skills, make new friends, and more. With that said, I want to make sure that you guys have a fun and stress-free time, so here are 5 tips to make your DCON experience as amazing as possible!
BRING FOOD. Lots of food. You’re going to be SUPER hungry at night after Caucusing and the Governor’s Ball. Do yaself a favor and bring a ton of snacks. You won’t be able to leave your room after curfew, so stock up on chips, cookies, juice, bread (toast?), Cheez-Its, Oreos, rice, etc. You’ll thank me later!! Early bird gets the...breakfast? This year, continental breakfast will be available Saturday morning from 6:00 am - 7:45 am at the Convention Center, so wake up early if you want to grab some yummy food to start off your day! Stay hydrated/don’t be thirsty. Running around from workshop to workshop and cheering in spirit battles will tire you out pretty quickly. Bring a refillable water bottle or one of those 24-packs of water from Costco to share with your roommates. On another note…don’t be thirsty, y’all… No mixing!!! Wear comfy shoes. Or bring an extra pair to change into. Just do it. Especially for the Governor’s Ball. Please please please wear shoes that you know you’ll be able to walk in! You’ll be going up and down stairs, through downtown streets, and riding public transportation. And finally...meet new people! DCON is the perfect opportunity for you to connect with Key Clubbers from all around the PNW and form new bonds within your own division. I know that for those of you who are freshmen or first-time attendees, it can seem a bit intimidating. But the best part of DCON comes from making memories with new friends. Trust me when I say that everyone is super friendly and welcoming. So, don’t be afraid to play icebreakers, be a little silly, and be open to meeting new people! And that’s it! If you keep these 5 things in mind, you’re sure to have a pretty great time. If you have any questions, feel free to shoot me a message on Facebook or email. Can’t wait to see you at the 68th Annual District Convention! (I’ll be the really short one running around, probably with a coffee in my hand.) Love, Vivia Zhu 2016-2017 Convention Aide
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LAST THOUGHTS FROM YOUR PNW DISTRICT BOARD
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Meridian-Kent Kiwanis Club Down Home Catering, Kent Wednesdays, 12:00 PM
Kentwood Key Club Room 822 Every other Monday 7:15 AM, 2:15 PM
Kentridge Key Club Room A-20 Fridays, 2:15 PM
Builders Club Meeker Middle School
Kiwanis Club of Kent Riverbend Golf Complex at Scotch & Vine Fridays, 12:00 PM
Kent-Meridian Key Club East Wing Auditorium Wednesdays, 2:30 PM
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Builders Club Mill Creek Middle School
Kiwanis Club of Renton Renton VOTECH, Renton Technical College Thursdays, 7:27 AM
Hazen Key Club Lecture Hall Mondays, 2:15 PM
Lindbergh Key Club Cafeteria Mondays, 2:15 PM
Renton Key Club Room 367 Wednesdays, 2:15 PM
Kiwanis Club of Covington Covington IHOP Tuesdays, 7:30 AM
Kiwanis Club of Black Diamond/Maple Valley The Original Pancake House Tuesdays, 7:30 AM
Kentlake Key Club Room 2523 Wednesdays, 2:30 PM
Tahoma Key Club Lecture Hall Wednesdays, 7:40 AM
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TAHOMA President: Alana Golding Vice President: Grace Dickerson Secretary: Zoe Brown Treasurer: Breanna Glover Bulletin Editor: Hannah Fitzpatrick Public Relations: Piper Connel Historian: Rhiannon Rasaretnam
KENT-MERIDIAN
KENTRIDGE
LINDBERGH
President: Calvin Nguyen Vice President: Simon Manivong Secretary: Nathan Nguyen Treasurer: Lexie Lam Bulletin Editor: Marlon Gapuz Public Relations: LB Crisanto Webmaster: Sonia del Casal
President: Ammara Touch Vice President: Danika Overstreet Secretary: Jacqueline Wong Treasurer: Michelle Lai Bulletin Editor: Brielle Ann Canares Public Relations: Kristin Mannschreck
President: Vincent Nguyen Vice President: Patrick Tiamzon Secretary: Erinn Abesamis Treasurer: Amica Huynh Bulletin Editor: Jeramie Castillo
‌ DIVISION 32 2016-2017 CLUB OFFICERS
President: Tera Chea Vice President: Cayla Dreisbach Secretary: RuthAnne Kepler Treasurer: Taryn Nourse Bulletin Editor: Kaitlin Nguyen Event Planner: Bernadette M. D. Sheran
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KENTLAKE
President: Carolyn Phung Vice President: Yuna Park Secretary: Michele Chao Treasurer: Austin Do Bulletin Editor: Vivian Ma Public Relations: Bena Habtamu
KENTWOOD
President: Emily Siangkam Vice President: Jason Nguyen Secretary: Sophie Tanchoco Treasurer: Nathan Saeturn Bulletin Editor: Brian Langingi
RENTON
President: Ashley Vo Vice President: Kevin Le Secretary: Tommy Huynh Treasurer: Brittney Do Bulletin Editor: Kira Kusumi
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President: Lexie Lam Vice President: Aaron Chamroeun Secretary: Marian Huynh Treasurer: Ammy Huynh Bulletin Editor: Kayla Calso Webmaster: Ryan K. Nguyen Public Relations: Elijah Suarez
KENTRIDGE President: Jacqueline Wong Vice President: Michelle Lai Secretary: Kristin Mannschreck Treasurer: Kristy Nhan Bulletin Editor: Erin Mannschreck Public Relations: Cynthia Mak
LINDBERGH President: Suki Wu Vice President: Erinn Abesamis Secretary: Hanson Nguyen Treasurer: Maria Valdez Bulletin Editor: RJ Mao
DIVISION 32 2017-2018 CLUB OFFICERS
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President: RuthAnne Kepler Vice President: Cameron McKeague Secretary: Arielle Descagar Treasurer: Hailey Morrison Bulletin Editor: Elizabeth Garrison Webmaster: Taryn Nourse
President: Austin Do Vice President: Vivian Ma Secretary: Sarah Phung Treasurer: Justin Englund Webmaster: Maya Hirota Public Relations: Angelica Bandulin
President: Emily Siangkam Vice President: Sophie Tanchoco Treasurer: Angelica Lucero Secretary: Uyen Tran Bulletin Editor: Yvonne Truong
KENTLAKE
KENTWOOD
RENTON
President: Kevin Le Vice President: Tommy Huynh Secretary: Kristin Hong Treasurer: Vy Nguyen Bulletin Editor: Sheila Tang
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INTERNATIONAL BOARD
Convention Aides
JONAH TANG
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VIVIA ZHU
PNW EXECUTIVE BOARD
GEORGIA CATO
M.G.R.D
Key Leader Ambassador
ANGELA SHIN
PETER CH’EN
SEA CHOI
Communications
District Projects
Policy & Protocol
K-Family
PNWOF
STELLA GONZALEZ
DEENAH HOWARD
NICHOLAS ASPELUND
2016-2017 DISTRICT BOARD
Brian Egger District Admin Brian.j.egger@gmail.com
Sue Owens
D32/33 Area Admin jimowens6@comcast.net
Beverly Triplett
Kiwanis D32 LtG bevtrip@comcast.net
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Farewell from Your Lieutenant Governor
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My year has officially been toast Volume 1 Issue 12 of “A Dose of T I thank you with all of my heart reading.
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ted with Toast�. for
Ashley Villanueva
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THANK YOU FOR READING FOR ONE LAST TIME! WINTER BOARD 2016 WINTER BOARD 2017
Good luck Tera and Yuri! You’re in for a unique, inexplicable, but rewarding year ahead. This month’s cover was inspired by my year reflection. One of the big things I took away from my term was to follow your head and your heart. This path represents the path you’re taking right now during your Key Club days and it’s up to YOU how you want your “Key Club path” to end up. Make the best of your walk, run, stroll, or crawl on the path because it’ll end sooner than you think.