Division 3W- Volume 3, Edition 6: September
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IN THIS ISSUE…
3| Letter from the LTG 4| Calendar and
Reminders 6| Cy-Fair Kiwanis Fundraiser Flyer 8| DCON 2017: The Wizarding World of Service!
10| YOF Reminders 11| COCI Reminders 12|Division Shirts are Here! 13 | Key Leader 2016
Key Club Pledge: I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the objects of Key Club International, to build my home, school, and community, to serve my nation and God, and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions!
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Partners 15| TOTFU: It’s Scary How Much You Can Do! 16| Contact Information
Have YOU joined the Remind?
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Letter From LTGHello, hello, Sharks!
Hopefully everyone is surviving the buckets of buckets of schoolwork and responsibilities that arrive with the peak of first semester. I know exactly what you’re experiencing, but at the same time, I am continually so proud of all the good works that you all are carrying out through service! And now that we’re in fall, you all know that Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is approaching fast as well as some very important deadlines like the Membership Update Center, monthly deadlines, the YOF application, and so much more. Please continue to stay on top of your emails and active with your responses so I know who’s checking what. If you have any questions whatsoever, I’m sure you all know I’m always here! I’m also so, so excited and grateful that all of you guys are taking the time to come to DCM’s, to reach out to me, to invite me to your events, and to make me really feel like I’m a part of your club. I am so grateful each and everyday to represent such amazing servant leaders and could ask no more from you all. Thank you for the effort and time you put into this family and I’m sure you all know the impact your actions have on not just your local community, but the world. Stay amazing! Yours in service, Christina Lee
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Reminders and Calendar for October 2016 • Monthly Reports are due on the 5th to our District Secretary! Her address is: 7980 Blue Bonnet Street Beaumont, TX 77713 and her email is: secretary@tokeyclub.com! • Please don’t forget to cc me, your Kiwanis Advisor, and Ms. Judy Pomorski on them! • Remember you can still submit late Reports! • Task of the Month for : School is back in session! What is your club doing or plan on doing to recruit new members as well as keep the old ones? • Secretaries! You may put this on a separate sheet and attach it to the back of your Monthly Report. • September Tex-O-Key Suggested Article Prompts: • • • •
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What are good icebreakers to use during club meetings and DCM’s during the beginning of the school year? What is the importance of maintaining communication with club officers, Lieutenant Governors, and Staff Officers? What are some ideas to facilitate communication? Why is it important to keep your club sponsor updated and involved throughout the school year and summer? How has Key Club made you a better leader? What characterizes a great leader? The Youth Opportunities Fund is due on October 15th! What is your club brainstorming and planning to do as a service project to submit for YOF? Does your club have any successful service projects that were funded by YOF?
Club Editors: You should be sending your newsletters and articles to be graded to Sophia Tran! Her email is editor@tokeyclub.com, and they are due by the 5th. Make sure you send 10 articles to her for a chance to see them on the Tex-OKey! You are also welcome to send Humans to Texas-Oklahoma submissions or pictures. Ask your members and officer boards for help if you need to! Remember, they must have a minimum of 400 words!
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Make sure to fill out MUC and submit dues by no later than November 1st!
Stay Updated with the Division!
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The Texas-Oklahoma Key Club District Board is proud to present the 2017 DCON theme:
Treasurer’s Reminders: All About the MUC and a YOF Walkthrough Things to Know About the Membership Update Center:
How to Use the MUC: 1. Go to the Portalbuzz site by searcing “Key Club MUC” • Early Bird Deadline for the MUC and login st is November 1 2. Update the club roster on • Your club will be considered the MUC by deleting all late if dues are not paid by previous members and December 1st bulk adding members • Dues are $13.50 per member 3. Save the invoice and print • Dues are paid to Kiwanis it out International 4. Send it to your financial • The Membership Update Center clerk to withdraw money, is not on tokeyclub.com!! and send it off! The Youth Opportunities Fund: Why and How? • The YOF is a monetary grant for Key Clubs to fund service projects, established by a portion of KCI dues and G. Harold Martin Fellowships • You may either apply as a single member or as an entire club and request any amount from $100 to $2,000 • It is recommended you ask for only a portion of the total cost for the project and work with other organizations- this increases your chances of receiving the grant! • Go to keyclub.org > Serve > Fundraising > Youth Opportunities Fund > Apply for a YOF grant > Download the new application (there should be a new application) • Be detailed and complete with your budgetary information, 10 timelines, and project leaders, and make sure you get the necessary signatures. Best of luck!!
Have You Updated Your COCI? Q: What is COCI?
A: COCI is the acronym for “Club Officer Contact Information”, which is the place on tokeyclub.com where we can keep up with your officer team!
Q: Why should I update it?
A: Firstly, it gives you points if you record it on your Monthly Report, though this can only be counted once! It also provides us a way to contact you.
Q: How do I update my COCI?
A: Log into your tokeyclub.com account by clicking “Login” at the top right. Your username should be the full name of your high school, but click “Members Only” and scan the list until you see your school name. Copy and paste that into the “Username” blank and then enter your correct password- which, you can reset, only if you have access to the email account in which your school registered with. Once logged in, go to the “Members Only” button and click “Update Club Officers”.
Q: How can I tell if I’ve updated my COCI?
A: You should be able to see the updated information once you log into tokeyclub.com. If you aren’t sure, email me and I can check for you!
Q: What if I can’t access my COCI?
A: Please contact me or our District Administrator (administrator@tokeyclub.com) and we will try to get the problem fixed ASAP.
Q: Are all officer positions on COCI?
A: No, not all officer positions are on COCI- but you must fill out the ones on the site. If you have more than one officer for the same position (for example, you have two secretaries), you only have to fill the appropriate information for one person.
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Are you interested in showing off your Shark Spirit?
If you’re interested in purchasing a rad Division 3W t-shirt for this year, email me your t-shirt size and your name (kclee3w@gmail.com), or if you know anyone who does, feel free to email me their size as well. I’ll order them for you and you can pay me back upon delivery! T-shirts cost only $10 each, and what better way to show off your spirit? Thanks to Brendon Nguyen for the fin-omenal design!!
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Key Club’s Global Connections: Nickelodeon Nickelodeon joined the Kiwanis family as a 2013 Vision Partner of Kiwanis International with a focus on its Big Help initiative, which addresses issues in service, education, the environment and health. 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.
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals 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. March of Dimes: 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.
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UNICEF 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.
Contact Information T-O District Governor: Dianna Cardenas E: governor@tokeyclub.com
T-O District Treasurer: Leia George E: treasurer@tokeyclub.com
T-O District Secretary: Mackenzie Merbach E: kenniem10@gmail.com
T-O District Editor: Sophia Tran E: editor@tokeyclub.com T-O Convention Liaison: Chris Do E: cl@tokeyclub.com T-O District Technology Producer: Stephanie Tran E: stephanietran.kc@gmail.com
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Contact Information (cont.) Region 12 Advisor: Judy Pomorski E: judypomorski@yahoo.com
Houston Kiwanian: Bonita Ramirez E: bonita@kiwanishouston.org
Cy-Fair Kiwanian: George Crowl E: George.h.crowl@gmail.com
Greater North Houston Kiwanian: Steve Peters E: petershome1@comcast.net
Division 3W Lieutenant Governor: Christina Lee E: kclee3w@gmail.com
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Proudly Representing Division 3W Cinco Ranch | Cypress Lakes | Cypress Ranch | Cypress Springs | James Taylor | Lee | Mayde Creek | Obra Tompkins | Second Baptist |Seven Lakes| Spring Woods| 18
Past Lieutenant Governors: • Cheryl Li (‘15-’16, Taylor HS) • Rachel Iselin (‘14-’15, CyRanch HS)