The Paint Tacoma Beautiful Lincoln Crew definitely deserves the spotlight for this edition! For several days, 10 hours a day, crew members worked long and hard to improve two households in the Tacoma community. The volunteer coordinator, Marlene Carrillo, worked countless of hours alongside her son who is also a Key Clubber at Lincoln, Loren Carrillo. Loren Carrillo attended DCMs and club meetings in order to recruit members to join the cause. This family has done an amazing job. This project ended up reaching out to the entire division. After this event, it definitely brought members within the division closer and ever and it made many unforgettable memories!
Special Thanks To: Marlene Carrillo— Thank you for your incredibly hard work and passion for volunteer work! Us Key Clubbers had an amazing time volunteering under your coordination and you have done a spectacular job. I think we are all looking forward to any more upcoming events you have in store!
Paint Tacoma Beautiful Photo Credit—Loren Carrillo The Lincoln Paint Tacoma-Pierce Beautiful crew taking a break from all the hard work they’ve done.
1| Lieutenant Governor Update 3| Divisional Editor Update 5| Key Dates 7| International Board 9| The ELIMINATE Project 21| Seattle Rally 25| Key Leader 27| Membership Recruitment 29| Key Club District and International Dues 31| Social Networks 33| Shark Cage 35| Divisional Contacts 37| District Contacts
Get to know your LtG! How did you join Key Club? — I was introduced to Key Club by my own outtie, Trang Tran, at my freshmen orientation. Of course, I instantly fell in love with everyone’s enthusiasm and crazy spirit. What was your favorite service project? —
Athena (Tina) Sok 1845 E. Harrison St. Tacoma, WA 98404 sok.athena@gmail.com (253) 310-3271
My favorite service project was really recent. It was the Paint Tacoma Beautiful project. I really enjoyed the fact that the whole division got together. We all bonded so well and had so much fun. It was an experience worth remembering!
Happy August, Sharks! Alas, the last month of summer… I hope you all have had an amazing summer and of course, make best of the very few weeks you have left! School is just right around the corner and we have to very well prepare ourselves for not only school, but Key Club! Seattle Rally is also coming up quick and it is never too late to register! Invite all your friends and even family to come check it out. It’s definitely an experience you do not want to miss out! Make sure you attend the August DCM. It’s one of the most important DCMs of the year and you should definitely make it. It’ll be a blast if we get all the clubs together to hang out and get a head start on the new school year. I hope you all have been doing great these days. Keep doing great work out there. I’ll see you all real soon! With love and service,
Athena Sok
Thavy Thach thavythach@gmail.com (253) 301-9976
In order to make a divisional collage, I need a group picture from every club in the division! Please send this picture to me through e-mail.
Submit your divisional t-shirt design ideas to my e-mail! Concepts should include: - Sharks - Division 34 - Turquoise and White - Key Club - Names of all schools in the division Rough drafts and any ideas are accepted! Last year’s design:
EVERY 5TH OF THE MONTH—Secretary Reports Due EVERY 1ST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH— Kiwanis DCM August 12— Seattle Rally August 24— Canada Rally
August 30— August DCM
Now scheduling club visits! Would you like the Lt. Governor to visit your club at your school? Schedule a visit via e-mail or Facebook. Presentations can also be given if asked. All clubs must be visited at least 3 times throughout the whole school year.
When: August 30, 1 PM Where: Wapato Park 6500 S. Sheridan Ave. Tacoma, WA 98408 Why: For officers— Receive the last bit of training you will need to prepare you for the upcoming school year. For members— Have a great time getting to know each other from other schools and to build greater bonds. For everyone— Listen in on upcoming events and news. Most of all, have FUN!
11 INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEES
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Raeford Penny
INTERNATIONAL VP Rachel Benoit
Madison Kemker Casey O’Neill Eric Yoon Avery Hitchcock Zachary Waldorf Renisha Daley Kelsie Hoppes Maria Palazzolo Michelle Peterson Alberto Berrizbeitia
Hello everyone! My name is Roshni Chandwani, and I am your 2013-2014 International Trustee. The three districts that I serve are Eastern Canada, Kentucky-Tennessee, and Pacific Northwest. I'm currently a senior at Cypress Falls High School in Houston, Texas. I've been a part of Key Club since my freshman year, and I can honestly say that joining Key Club was the best decision I've ever made. One of the main things that I will be emphasizing this year is the Youth Opportunities Fund because it's a resource that's extremely under-utilized, and I know that your clubs could really benefit from this grant. Another thing that I'm focusing on this year is Key Club week. Membership recruitment is always a priority, no matter how large your district is, and Key Club week is the perfect opportunity for your district to grow. And finally, I want you all to know that you can contact me at any time! As a club officer and as a district board member, I was always hesitant to contact my trustee, and that should never be the case. If you have a question or if you just want to say hi, send me an-email, Facebook message, or text! Yours in service, Roshni Chadwani Key Club International Trustee for Eastern Canada, Kentucky-Tennessee and Pacific Northwest Cell: (281) 854-4553 E-mail: roshni.chadwani.kc@gmail.com
One baby dies every 9 minutes from MNT
160 babies die each day from MNT
38 countries remain at high risk for MNT
Kiwanis will help save or protect more than 61 million mothers and their future babies
On average, health education and a series of three doses of tetanus vaccine cost $1.80
Order merchandise TODAY: https://docs.google.com/forms/ d/1k6hmpIOnGzpjTgVFt20K0RWQM7ZZsyVlWFQCycdJSpY/ viewform Contact your Lieutenant Governor if you have any questions or concerns!
Sounders FC Key Club Nights Upcoming Dates: August 25th Portland Timbers vs Sounders FC September 13th Salt Lake City vs Sounders FC
Like the Facebook Page: PNW Eliminate Project
Key Club Price: $18 1/3 of every ticket goes to ELIMINATE! Fill out the form below and fax it to Chris Baretta. Questions or concerns, contact him at (425) 203-8150 or chrisb@soundersfc.com. https://www.dropbox.com/ s/01gqqs3a5bjol81/Sounders% 20Soccer%20Flyer.pdf
IT IS NEVER TOO LATE TO REGISTER FOR SEATTLE RALLY! Register as soon as you can! Medical forms are NEEDED. Entrance will not be allowed without filled out medical forms. If you’re interested in participating in the talent show, you must turn in a filled out talent show form at the door. Find the medical forms/talent show forms here: http://bit.ly/ SeattleRallyPacket Please coordinate your transportation method a couple days beforehand to avoid complications! If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the Lt. Governor.
DON’T FORGET YOUR SPIRIT GEAR!
Camp Crestview Oct. 18-20, 2013 Corbet, OR, USA (Portland area) For more information, visit www.key-leader.org All Key Clubbers are welcome to come to Key Leader!
Make meetings fun Start with an ice-breaker. Ice-breaker activities can even the playing field, break up cliques and wake people up, especially if they involve laughter. Incorporate service into your meetings. Tie fleece blankets, knit, sort or pack food, wrap presents ‌ hands and ears work independently, you know. Get a new point of view. If the meeting stalls, ask members to jump up and change seats; a new perspective might spur new thoughts. Get in the groove. Add music as a background to service projects or social time. Limit announcements. Those can be made via e-mail. Keep it fresh. Have a speaker.
How to motivate members 1. Give positive feedback 2. Find friendships 3. Provide food 4. Be wacky and enthusiastic 5. Do interesting projects 6. Plan trips to district and international conventions
Keep it positive + Use positive feedback/ reinforcement + Celebrate even small accomplishments + Encourage new members—never forget that they can bring new ideas and creativity to a club + Deal with problems, but try to see the positive side
Show them you care Remember birthdays Send frequent and sincere thank-you notes Treat them to treats Surprise members with candy, smoothies, ice cream or pizza, not every meeting, but just as a special treat. Have fun awards along with the serious ones Best leaf-raker, corniest joke-teller, silliest hat, etc. Make up something appropriate for each member so everyone gets an award or certificate. Name a “Member of the Month� Remember that all members are important, so make them feel that way
Dues to the District and International: $12 Register paid dues at: https:// members.portalbuzz.com/Member/User/Login? skin=kiwanis. You must sign in/register using your adviser’s e-mail and password. Dues are payable to the district on October 1st. Early bird dues are due November 1st. The deadline for all dues is December 1st. Pay your dues the EARLIER the BETTER! Early is on time, on time is late, and late is never! Dues are very important because it’s what makes a Key Clubber an official Key Club member. With being official, it is safer for members to attend events and if injured at an event, they will be covered with Kiwanis insurance. If there are any questions or concerns about paying dues, feel free to contact your Lieutenant Governor!
Why should you pay dues? - You are an OFFICIAL Key Club Member - You are legally covered to attend Key Club events - You can go to DCON Why should you pay dues EARLY? - FRONT ROW AT DCON! - Early bird patches/awards - It feels GOOD!
Get connected with the District! https://www.facebook.com/pnwkeyclub https://twitter.com/pnwkeyclub http://www.pnwmortie.tumblr.com/
Get connected with our Sister Districts!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/213891548768632/ Get connected with International!
https://www.facebook.com/keyclubintnl https://twitter.com/keyclub
http://instagram.com/keyclubint
Like the divisional page: PNW Key Club Division 34 PNW Key Club Division 34 was created to keep the Tacoma area community updated with the latest Key Club news and events. This page is open for sharing pictures from events as well as posts. https://www.facebook.com/pages/PNW-Key-Club-Division34/578139222216839
Follow the new twitter for PNW Key Club Division 34! https://twitter.com/d34sharks
Keep the new official PNW Key Club Website bookmarked! http://pnwkeyclub.weebly.com/
School Lincoln
Leadership 325
Service
Spirit
125
Gig Harbor
55 5
Stadium
20
35
Wilson
90
15
Mt. Tahoma
20
5
Foss
50
85
Fife Peninsula
30
Bellarmine Peninsula and Lincoln has guessed last month’s Questionnaire: For 30 Points: Who is our District Mascot? The Pacific Northwest District Mascot is the Mortimer, the Mighty Moose! For 50 Points: How many divisions are in our district? There are 44 divisions in the Pacific Northwest District.
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LINCOLN KEY CLUB is in the lead with 410 points!
Questionnaire of the month: First club to send in the correct answer receives these bonus points! For 30 points: What is the name of the International Trustee representing our district? For 50 points: Who is our newly elected International President?
The Shark Cage is a point system that recognizes which club is the best! The Shark Cage will ONLY work through effective communication within our division. The club that ends the year with the most points receives a special prize! Get recognized! Show us what you are doing! Have fun! How to earn points: Leadership:
Spirit:
5 pts per DCM attendance/Kiwanis DCM (per person)
1. 5 pts per icebreaker lead
10 pts per Rally Attendance (per person)
2. 20 pts per creation of chant
20 pts per President’s monthly update (via Email, Text, or FB)* 10 pts per Secretary Report sent to LtG* Service: 5 pts per hour of community service (as group)
*I will personally keep track of who
10 pts per service project
has sent me reports and updates.
20 pts per divisional service project 30 pts per project for district project
Lincoln High School
Gig Harbor High School
President– Selena Sok p.selenasok@gmail.com
President– Evelyn Lundeen leftylundeen13@gmail.com
Vice President– Ena Artugue enaartugue@gmail.com
Vice President– Olivia Gates Olivia.gates@comcast.net
Secretary– Tommy You tommydyou@gmail.com
Secretary– Anela Barber Nelliebarber@gmail.com
Treasurer– Miko Davis mikochaaaaan@gmail.com
Treasurer– Ayane Kawaai symphony-ak@sbcglobal.net
Foss High School President– Jaazia Moran jaazia_moran@yahoo.com Vice President– Jackie Nguyen jyjacqueline@live.com Secretary– Ken Jung kennjung@hotmail.com Treasurer– Alan Ngo alancngo88@gmail.com Editor– Thavy Thach owntagez@gmail.com
Editor– Monika Krupnik Dolph-lover@yahoo.com
Peninsula High School President– Elisa Han ehan425@gmail.com Vice President– Daniella Smith bubblyellie37@gmail.com Secretary– Kayleen Levreault kayleenlevreault@yahoo.com Treasurer– Mariah Pennington Editor– Max Mikelson Maxmikelson98@gmail.com
Stadium High School
Mt. Tahoma High School
President– Sarah Kim sarah98422@gmail.com
President– Nina Thach ncthach@comcast.net
Vice President– Nicolle Soriano cocoshay810@gmail.com
Vice President– Malee Chau maleechau12@gmail.com
Secretary– Katie Na KT_na@hotmail.com
Secretary– Sacha Ausage sachaausage97@gmail.com
Treasurer– Vanessa Lapitan vnessa_lapitan@yahoo.com
Treasurer– Annika Thach acthach@comcast.net
Editor– Dominic Le KaiShizuku@hotmail.com
Co-Editor– Janrick Peros rubberrooster10@yahoo.com
Fife High School
Co-Editor– Princess Ausage princessausage@ymail.com
President— Kyona Koo kyonakoo@hotmail.com
Wilson High School
Vice President— Courtney Hartman CEMHartmann@gmail.com
President– Joan Vo ilalalyjoan@yahoo.com
Secretary— Alison Pak alisonpak@hotmail.com
Vice President– Madison Casseday madisonion123@hotmail.com
Treasurer— Lynae Morton lmorton1109@gmail.com
Secretary– Cole Peterson colepeterson46@gmail.com
Public Relations— Kodi Cumbo Quiksilv26@gmail.com
Public Relations– Rosette Nguyen rosettenguyen63@yahoo.com
District Governor
Comm. Director
Trang Tran pnwgov.trang@gmail.com
Katie Chanthakhoun CHNTKN@live.com
District Secretary
Projects Director
Hakikat Bains bains.hakikat@gmail.com
Ha-Vy Le havythile@gmail.com
District Treasurer
Growth Director
Eric Grewal ericgrewal01@gmail.com
Mary-Ellen Reyna messse@hotmail.com
District Editor
Convention Aide
Sara Thomas slthomas01@gmail.com
Cleo Tsang cleokiutsang@gmail.com
Convention Chair
Convention Aide
Denny Lim dwhanlim@gmail.com
Susan Hur susanskhur@gmail.com
International VP
District Administrator
Caitlin Stroup keyclubcaitlin@gmail.com
John Jay jmjay@comcast.net
Finance Administrator
Assistant District Admin.
Kevin Buyer buyergang@wavecable.com
Tom Saunders pnwTomS@gmail.com
Kiwanis DCM 1st Thursday of each month at Clover Park Vocational School. 4500 Steilacoom Blvd. #300 Key Clubbers are always invited to attend Kiwanis DCM! The building is shown in the picture below.
Lt. Governor Gini Dryer-Dow t.g.dow@q.com Greater Tacoma Kiwanis President: Esther Hill estherhill@comcast.net Secretary: Tracy Madden gtmadden1212@yahoo.com Tacoma Kiwanis President: Brian Nelson brinelson@wamail.net Secretary: Robert Kinch rfkinch@gmail.com
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