Kiwi Digest: April 2016

KIWI DIGEST OFFICIAL CASTRO VALLEY KEY CLUB NEWSLETTER Division 2 | Region 9 | Cali-Nev-Ha District | Key Club International

April, 2016

Volume 1, Issue 1 May 10th, 2016

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Greetings

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Introductions

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Member of the Month

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Upcoming Events /Calendar

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Recaps DCON Recap Closing

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Opening Note PRESIDENT’S WELCOME

Greetings, Kiwis!

Whoa. The 2016-2017 term is finally upon us, and I am more excited than ever. I‟m extremely honored to have the privilege to serve you all as Castro Valley High School Key Club’s President this term, alongside your fantastic officer board. This organization has given me so much and now. Whether it was cheering my heart out at Fall Rally North 2015 or celebrating alongside my fellow CNH Bees at District Convention 2016 (which are two events that I HIGHLY recommend everyone to attend next year), Key Club has played a huge part in making me the person I am today, and I cannot imagine my life without it. And now, I feel that it is now my turn to give something back to all of you. Thank you Kiwis, for giving me the opportunity to serve you. You have been and always will be a second family to me. Last year‟s term was outstanding for sure, but this year, I know we can do better and soar to greater heights! I can‟t wait to see what amazing things we will accomplish for our club, for our division, and for our family. This is going to be one amazing year. Kiwis, let‟s get lost in service together.

“We rise by lifting others.” -Robert Ingersoll Yours in service, JP Aquino

EDITOR’S WELCOME

Why hello there!

Does my face look unfamiliar to you? Are you wondering where Johnny is? Now that DCON is officially over, I will be serving as your 2016-2017 Bulletin Editor! I hope to capture all your beautiful faces during my term. My goal throughout my term is to produce monthly newsletter for al you curious kiwis! Therefore, thank you so much for taking your time and reading my first published newsletter! Since this is my very first newsletter, I hope to receive YOUR opinions on how I can better improve these newsletters! With the end of the school year coming soon, Key Club has many exciting events coming up such as: Marshall Elementary Spring Carnival and our Pancake Fundraiser Capturing one moment at a time, Anna Zheng CVHS Key Club Editor

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KIWI DIGEST

INTRODUCTION TO THE 2016-2017 OFFICERS

President– JP Aquino

Hey you beautiful Kiwis! I'm JP Aquino and I will be serving as YOUR Key Club President for the 2016-2017 term. In my free time, I enjoy going out for boba, hanging out with friends, but most of all, doing service alongside all of you! I can't wait to see what great things we'll accomplish this next term!

Helloo! My name is Ivy Wong, one of two Vice Presidents of Castro Valley Key Club! I like to get boba with my friends and I love listening to music! I also really like Shibas!

Vice President– Ivy Wong

Hello Kiwis, I am currently a Junior and it's my second year in Key Club. I feel in love with Key Club because of its central focus on service. This term, I want to be that person that will motivate and support you on your Key Club journey.

Please don't be afraid to come up and say hi to me!

Vice President– Amy Zheng

Secretary– Sabrina Ho

Hello Castro Valley! I'm Sabrina Ho & I'm your 2016-2017 secretary. I hope that when I open up to everyone, nobody will get weirded out that I enjoy playing video games and Tetris. My hobbies include singing, sleeping, and watching Korean dramas. (Just your typical high schooler that procrastinates). Buuuuuuuuut.... I'm bee-yond delighted to be Hey Kiwis! I'm Christine Tseng, and I'm excited to be your 2016-2017 club treasurer. I'm super into reading good books (because I'm a nerd) and I like pasta, Chipotle, and dogs. I have to say, I'm really looking forward to a overwhelmingly fabulously fantastic year with you guys!!

Treasurer– Christine Tseng

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I‟m back again! You just saw me on Page 2, right? In case you forgot already… Hello everyone! My name is Anna Zheng and I‟m delighted to have been chosen as your Bulletin Editor! In my free time, I enjoy eating, eating, and more eating! If you enjoy eating as much as I do, were going to be friends no question asked! Kiwis, let us make the next 12 months a truly unforgettable one!

Bulletin Editor– Anna Zheng

Hello everyone! My name is Justin Le and I am honored to your Historian for the „16-‟17 term. I enjoy photography and Key Club so it's the best of both world! I look forward to capturing more memories along this term.

Historian– Justin Le

Public Relations– Phoebe Chiu

Hi, I'm Phoebe and I am going to be your 2016-2017 term's Public Relations Officer. Besides doing service with Key Club, I enjoy baking or at least attempts at baking, watching YouTube videos by Wong Fu Productions, and am in CVHS's choir program. I am very excited to serve all of you next term and see you at meetings and events. Please don't be afraid to say hello to me during meetings!

Yoyoyo it's Rachel Tang, I like long walks on the beach and....JOKING; I am currently serving Castro Valley Key Club as your service chair. I enjoy music, watching films, and food, except bananas. I easily lose my voice so if you ask me how I feel, don't expect me to speak again. I also sing, watch anime and k-drama, and drink lots of boba!!

Service Chair– Rachel Tang

Fundraising Chair– Matthew Ngor

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Hey Castro Valley Kiwis! My name is Matthew Ngor, and I am proud to serve in the 2016-2017 term as your Fundraising Chair officer. Besides eating out and hanging out with friends, I love to provide service and enjoy getting to know the members that make up this loving and phenomenal organization. I also enjoy participating in sports, such as badminton and basketball. I strive to support and satisfy each and every one of you members so that Key Club will prosper as a whole, so do not be shy to consult or speak with me for any reason!

KIWI DIGEST

Member of the Month-

Ellen Xu

What is your favorite aspect of Key Club?

My favorite aspect of Key Club is its ability to bring together so many people. I feel motivated to help others more because everyone is helping along side me.

What was your favorite Key Club memory?

Beading at the Jenny Lin event because it was my first Key Club event, and I met some really nice people and made me feel less shy!

Although Ellen’s journey has just started, she is both active meetings and events. Ellen always brings positivity and kindness everywhere she goes. Keep up the great work Ellen!

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Memorial Day Volume 1, Issue 1

May 10th, 2016

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RECAPS Cherry Blossom Festival Event (4/16/16) How would you describe the event in 5 words?

“Four hours worth volunteering for.“ - Chris Lau

Hayward Shoreline (4/17/16) Which of the 4 Core Values did you see most at this event?

“I think character building is the core value I saw the most. With hundreds of plants which needing to be removed, volunteers with positive outlooks could do the work with no complaint. I saw some who came focusing on the negative things about what we had to do and complained. Yet after a while many became optimistic and wanted to do as much as possible.”

- Anthony Alvarez

Kraken Con (4/26/16) How would you summarize the event?

“The event went really well! we raised a good amount of money for Arts for Oakland Kids. Everything ran smoothly and it was very organized. Kraken-con itself was great.”

- Patrice Cheung Page 6

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District Convention April 8-10, 2016 ,

Kiwis, Are you missing DCON as much as I am? Are you suffering from post-dcon depression? No worries! Let’s take a trip back to DCON 2016!

Out of all the Key Club events, I would have to say that DCON would have to be one of my favorite event. Nothing beats the feeling of meeting others who share the same passion as you, enjoying both Key Club and service!

Upon entering Sacramento, the previous night consisted of packing as much clothes, foods, electronics, and other necessities as possible into my duffle bag. I stuffed my duffle bag so full I had no idea how my duffle bag was going to make it to DCON, to be quite honest.

Luckily, both my bag and I arrived safely. The first day of DCON consisted of traveling to Sacramento, arriving at our hotel, eating lunch/dinner, checking in to the convention center, attending seminars, and general session with special speaker, Heather Schultz! Saturday quickly followed with breakfast, more seminars, general session, lunch, college expo, dinner, another general session, and the much anticipated, Governor's Ball! During seminars, I was able to meet others from different division/regions, learn different aspects of becoming a student-leader, and to hear key clubbers’ stories from all over Cali-Nev-Ha. At general sessions, we celebrated all of our accomplishments during the past 13 months, spirit battled other divisions, awards were given, and the retirement and installation of the old and new board.

Sadly, Sunday arrived with the start of breakfast and conclusion of the closing general session. As DCON came to an end, many tears and hugs were shared as the ‘15-’16 term officially ended, and the ‘16-’17 term began their journey.

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Officer Contact Info-

Bulletin Editor

President

Anna Zheng

JP Aquino

Email: Annazh6400@gmail.com

Email: jpacvkey@gmail.com

Historian Justin Le

Vice-President

Email: Lejustin300@gmail.com

Ivy Wong Email: ivysnivy12@gmail.com

Public Relations Phoebe Chiu

Vice-President

Email: phoebe.chiu.19@gmail.com

Amy Zheng Email: Amyzheng17@gmail.com

Service Project Chair Rachel Tang

Secretary

Email: rachel.t4211@gmail.com

Sabrina Ho Email: itsthatsabrina@gmail.com

Fundraising Chair: Matthew Ngor

Treasurer

Email: matthewngor@gmail.com

Christine Tseng Email: christineseng515@gmail.com

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