GEMS CNH KIWIN’S 2021 Summer Newsletter
VOLUME
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ISSUE 1
「32ND DISTRICT」
OF KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL
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CONTENTS
01 Executive Notes
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Governor’s Greeting
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Angela’s Farewell
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Editor’s Note
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Key Club Int. Summer Leadership Conference
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KCI Partnerships
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The Eliminate Project
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- Eliminate Week
KIWI KORNER
03 04 District Events
District Updates
District Board Intros
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DCON 2021
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District Projects
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Eliminate Week
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Save the Date
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Resource Recap
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- Inverted Pyramid District Goals
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- YOF Grant
Clubs & Divisions
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- Sponsorships
Officer Training Conference
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Blanks of the Month
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Kiwi Korner
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- #kiwinsforyou Kiwi Kudos
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Newsletter Spotlight
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Contacts
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IT’S ME, THE
EDITOR Aye Kiwis! The first seasonal newsletter of the term is here! My name is Ronald Lu, and I’m so excited to get to serve as your District Bulletin Editor this term! I hope you enjoy the updates and highlights from April to now, July. As things start to look up from the quarantine days, there are so many things to look forward to! Remember to get plenty of rest and stay hydrated (I should take my own advice D;). Get that sleep in before we go back to school :’D.
Bear-ly stayin’ awake, Ronald Lu (he/him) District Bulletin Editor 2021-2022
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NEW TO KIWIN’S?
Hope you’re having a great summer! Our grizzly Ohana welcomes you with OPEN ARMS! We’re so excited to have you join our journey in serving communities and helping people in need with our charities. Looking forward to seeing you at upcoming events – we’ll have a BLAST together <3. Peace and Love, District Board
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SERENA YANG
MEET YOUR GOVERNOR 6
Howdy CNH KIWIN’S,
It has been a while since the District Convention! Believe it or not, we are a fourth of the way through the term. As summer is winding down, I hope you all had a ‘hot Kiwi summer’. Good job to everyone who turned in their report forms and continued the spirit of service throughout the months. The start of school is right around the corner (already present for some of us). Though I understand the dreaded feeling of studying and doing homework at 2 AM, I am excited to see what you all bring for Club Rush season! Transitioning back to in-person is no easy task, but the passion and excitement we all have to serve will guarantee success. The District Board has been working hard these past months to provide as much support as possible for your clubs to continue to thrive and grow. I am honored to serve as your Governor for the 2021-2022 term and I am extremely proud of each member who makes up this district. I cannot wait to meet you all throughout this term. Saddle up CNH KIWIN’S, we are going to have a wild term and exceed our goals!
Yours truly, Serena Yang (she/her) District Governor 2021-2022
FOLLOW @CNHKIWINS
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ANGELA’S
ADIOS Hello and goodbye, I have crawled out of my hole called retirement for one last time to say farewell. For the past few weeks, I have been listening to Olivia Rodrigo on repeat thinking about--not a significant other--but KIWIN'S, because it honestly felt like a break-up after DCON was over. The 2020-2021 term felt like a long-distance relationship that ended with a call and a lack of closure. But during my Sour album-listening intermissions, I got the time to reflect on all the growth I gained from my years with this organization. I can't thank KIWIN'S enough for the people and opportunities it surrounded me with. Now we're growing in separate ways and that's good. KIWIN'S got a new board and I got new bangs. You see, growth? Unlike Olivia Rodrigo, I will sincerely say good for you! KIWIN'S looks happy and healthy and doin' great out there without me. It's not a surprise that y'all have been killing it.
To the new district board, I hope you guys get to hold hands at DCON and sing kumbaya and have the best retirement in the world because, from the work y'all have been putting out, you deserve it already. If you miss me, feel free to contact me through the KIWIN'S Alumni Network ;).
Stay Hydrated, Angela Batoon Immediate Past District Governor
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KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL
SUMMER LEADERSHIP
thank you.
CONFERENCE JULY 8-10, 2021 |
VIRTUAL
AWARDS
This year, Key Club International held their second annual Summer Leadership Conference hybrid style! Key Clubbers met to attend workshops, gain insight from speakers, and elect the new International Board!
Robert F. Lucas Outstanding LTG’s: Katrina Mai (Emerald) Johnny Tran (Jet) Enkhjin Gansukh (Crystal) Ken Ramos (Turquoise)
LEARN MORE
TO EMMA BRAINARD We are so grateful for your support as our 2020-2021 International Trustee. We thank you for everything and wish you the best in your endeavors. You’ll always be apart of our Ohana!
Platinum Single Service: La Quinta (Jet) Diamond Distinguished Clubs: Otay Ranch (Emerald) Fountain Valley (Jet) Marina (Jet) Edison (Jet) Rancho Campana (Turquoise)
SLC.KEYCLUB.ORG/ATTEND/HOME
VIRTUAL SLC 2021
Distinguished District Officers: Angela Batoon (Turquoise) Christine Do (Jet) Dana Lee (Crystal) Jaylynn Cao (Turquoise) Sofia Pantoja (Emerald) Isabella Oroc (Turquoise) Katy Nguyen (Jet) 2nd Place Digital Club Poster: Fountain Valley (Jet) 3rd Place Club Video: La Quinta (Jet) Year in Review Winner: Fairfax (Crystal) 9
KEY CLUB INT’L
PARTNERSHIPS KCI’S MAJOR EMPHASIS In 1946, Key Club International (KCI) was challenged to build a program where all Key Clubs and members focus their energies toward making an international impact together. It is still followed today through the Major Emphases: Children, Their Future, Our Focus. By working with KCI’s partner organizations, Key Clubs serve children by aiding those committed to serving children.
LEARN MORE PARTNERS
CAUSE PARTNERS & PREFFERED CHARITIES
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS
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BIT.LY/ELIMIN8PROJECT
THE ELIMINATE PROJECT Through The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF partner to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) – a deadly but highly preventable disease that steals the lives of nearly 31,000 innocent babies and many mothers annually. So far, we have helped eliminate MNT in over 27 countries worldwide!
ELIMINATE WEEK CNH KIWIN’S participated in Eliminate Week from May 10-14 to raise funds and awareness for The Eliminate Project. Clubs could not participate in-person this year, but despite limitations, we still promoted the cause our own way (see page 27)!
DONATE HERE
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“KI-WI BAR
FOLLOW @CNHKIWINS
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OARD OARD OARD 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022 2021-2022
RE BEARS”
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Serena Yang | Governor
Cynthia Bui | Treasurer Sophie Huynh | Secretary
Ronald Lu | Bulletin Editor
EXECUTIVE BOARD The Executive Board is typically elected by representatives at the House of Delegates during District Convention. Each club chooses delegates to vote on their behalf. The CNH KIWIN’S Key Club District Board’s Executive Board is made up of a governor, secretary, treasurer, and bulletin editor.
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cynthia
sophie
serena
ronald
LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS With a total of 9 divisions within CNH KIWIN’S Key Club, the Lieutenant Governor (Lt. G), elected during divisional conclave, heads their respective division.
Ilsa Salvador | Crystal LTG
Isabella Lardieri | Goldstone LTG
Ivan Tran | Ruby LTG
Zoie Punzalan | Diamond LTG
Carmen Tan | Jade LTG
Aya Barakat | Sapphire LTG
Sofia Pantoja | Emerald LTG
Trina Dang | Jet LTG
Naomi Zheng | Turquoise LTG
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Max Lee | K-Fam & Foundations
kristin
max
Simon Quach | Technology
simon
benji
Benjamin Xie | Awards & Rec
michelle
Kristin Gascon | DCON
Michelle Tran | MD&E
APPOINTED BOARD The Appointed Board is comprised of the Kiwanis Family and Foundations Chair, District Convention Chair, Awards and Recognition Chair, Membership Development and Education Chair, and Technology Chair. Applications and interviews open at the beginning of the term – candidates are selected by the District Governor with the approval of the District Board. 16
DISTRICT COMMITTEES AWARDS & REC. Nathan Bui | Jet Jessica Nguyen | Jet Jasmine Yang | Goldstone Arabella Abutin | Turquoise Hazel Villapando | Turquoise
K-FAMILY & INT’L RELATIONS
ELECTION POLICIES & BYLAWS Alisa De La Rosa | Goldstone Carissa Loverme | Jet Hazel Villapando | Turquoise Trinity Tran | Goldstone Jessica Nguyen | Jet
DCON PLANNING Melissa Hernandez | Crystal Kevin Chung | Goldstone Sofia Gagarin | Emerald Midori Punzalan | Diamond Alice Kim | Crystal
Sydnie Sabbarese | Jet Tammy Le | Jade
MEMBERSHIP DEV/EDU. Angela Choi | Crystal Damon Le | Jet Ethan Dao | Jet John Antonio | Emerald Sydnie Sabbarese | Jet
SPECIAL PROJECTS Melissa Hernandez | Crystal Rachel Kang | Crystal Grace Jong | Goldstone Tina Le | Jet Amaya Espardinez | Turquoise
DISTRICT PROJECTS & EMPHASES Angela Choi | Crystal Midori Punzalan | Diamond John Antonio | Emerald Jessica Lee | Emerald Claire Bak | Turquoise Maya Yates | Turquoise
FINANCE/FUNDRAISING Khadija Ali | Emerald Kevin Chung | Goldstone Izzy Datu | Crystal Grace Phan | Jet Janelle Xu | Turquoise
TECHNOLOGY Abigail Ibanez | Turquoise Arabella Abutin | Turquoise Gordon Lu | Goldstone Raeline Feliciano | Crystal John Kim | Goldstone
ADULT COMMITTEE Mahmood Bashir District Administrator
Xiaodi Li
Jade Regional Advisor Assistant
Jeff Dimsdale
District Assistant Administrator
Jerald Debar
Jet Regional Advisor
Margo Dutton
Special Assistant, Kiwanis Governor Elect
Shirley Ventura
Ruby Regional Advisor
Robert Santo
Crystal Regional Advisor
Jim Ventura
Ruby Assistant Advisor
Joyce Chen
Crystal Assistant Regional Advisor
John Carlos
Sapphire Regional Advisor, DCON Advisor
Mahmood Bashir Diamond Regional Advisor
Marsha Cordes
Turquoise Regional Advisor
Mahmood Bashir Emerald Regional Advisor
Bruce Hennings
IP Service Leadership Programs (SLP) Director
Anna Wu
Goldstone Regional Advisor
Timothy Cunning Service Leadership Programs (SLP) Director
Mary Price
Goldstone Assistant Regional Advisor
Gary Gray
CNH Kiwanis District Governor '20-'21
Pandora Turner
Jade Regional Advisor
Jennifer Chaves
CNH Children's Fund Executive Director
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zoie bella
naomi ilsa carmen
sofia
aya
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trina
ivan
INTERNATIONAL
TRUSTEE’S INTRO Hello CNH KIWIN’S! My name is Cheyenne Stewart, and I am ecstatic to serve as your new International Trustee! I’m originally from the small European country Hungary, and I now live in Terre Haute, Indiana. This is my fourth and final (sadly) year in Key Club, and this trustee year is the cherry on top of all of the service I’ve been a part of in high school!
Our sistrict (sister districts) are Michigan, Eastern Canada, and of course, CNH KIWIN’S! My role as trustee is to support each governor to the level they need, complete lasting work on international committees, connect with district and international board members, and serve as the liaison between you and the international level. I’m not just here for the Governors; I’m here for any and all of you through both Key Club topics and life events!
Many people ask, "Do you make keys in Key Club?" Well, not quite. We make keys from our experiences that open countless doors for our futures, and we ARE the key people who have servant hearts in our communities that initiate change now and will initiate change in the future to make our world a better place! Remember, YOU are the reason Key Club is this incredible. Without your tireless work, meeting prep, newsletter creations, attendance, lots of emails, and volunteerism, Key Club would not be alive and would not THRIVE the way it does today! Thank you so much for welcoming me into your Key Club family. I cannot WAIT to travel to your meetings, events, and conventions and to see you even through Zoom! Good luck for the rest of your terms! Don’t hesitate to contact me at any time or day because I’d love to get to know as many of you as possible!
Yours in Friendship and Service, Cheyenne Stewart (she/her) International Trustee 2021-2022 cheyenne.stewart@keyclub.org
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DISTRICT UPDATES
MAY BOARD TRAINING CONFERENCE The CNH KIWIN’S District Board came together from all across California for our very first in-person board training in two years. At May Board Training Conference, we educated ourselves and strategically planned our term as we transition in person. The LTGs and Appointed Board bonded over many cups of ramen and doing the chicken dance! 20
We have been virtual for so long and I am so happy to see real human bodies instead of Zoom squares. All District Board members came out of May Board Training, more enthusiastic and passionate to rejuvenate our clubs! LET’S DO THIS!! By Serena Yang, DGov
KI-WI BARE BEARS
SUMMER BOARD TRAINING CONFERENCE We reconvened again at the District Office to discuss plans for the new term as we approach Club Rush Season and give updates on individual progress as well as District Committees. This time, we held the Summer Olympics where District Board split up into teams and bonded over water games (ironically during the real 2020 Summer Olympics)!
The District Board typically meets together for four Training Conferences. One in April, one in May, one during the summer, and the last one taking place during the winter.*
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MEMBERS
We are structured as an
INVERTED PYRAMID … meaning we exist to serve YOU!
CLUB DIVISION
DISTRICT
INT’L The members are at the top because you guys are the most important! Without you, there would be no KIWIN’S!
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CNH KIWIN’S
DISTRICT PROJECTS Each year the District Governor chooses an initiative to focus on. We are happy to announce that DGov Serena Yang has chosen the 2021-2022 Governor’s Project to be... UNICEF! Aligning with KCI’s Major Emphasis (Children: Their Future, Our Focus), our District Projects and Emphases are related to the wellbeing, safety, and educational success of children.
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GOVERNOR’S PROJECT
MAJOR EMPHASIS
LIVE2LEARN MINOR EMPHASIS
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2021-2022 GOALS DISTRICT TERM
26,000
GOALS
SERVICE HOURS
Every year, the district curates goals cumulated from clubs in each division.
2,000 PAID MEMBERS
We focus on the amount of service each member dedicates, our total dues-paid membership, funds raised for PTP and UNICEF, and attendance for our district events. From the uncertainty of returning to back in-person from a year of online service, we have adjusted our goals accordingly. We are so excited to see what the term has in store for this district!
$15,000 PEDIATRIC TRUAMA PROGRAM FUNDS
$5,000
VIEW GOALS
UNICEF FUNDS
SPONSORSHIPS
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DCON
This term, a major focus will be finding sponsorships to help run district events like Fall Rally, Awake-A-thon, and DCON! Through sponsorships, we’ll spend less on expenses and donate more to our charities, PTP and UNICEF. Sponsors can be found anywhere – at a local restaurant, your nearby Costco, and even your local Kiwanis club! To learn about ways to help, contact Cynthia or your Lt.G!
FALL RALLY
Cynthia Bui | District Treasurer dtreas@kiwins.org
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NORTH ATTENDEES
500
SOUTH ATTENDEES
350
DUES PAID MEMBERS & CHAPERONES
2020-2021 2020-2021 RESULTS RESULTS GOV PROJECT
%89
UNICEF Funds raised proceed to UNICEF’s Emergency and Disaster Relief. This includes UNICEF’s response of distributing COVID vaccines and other emergency reliefs worldwide.
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%74 2021-2022 GOVERNOR’S PROJECT UNICEF EMERGENCY/DISASTER RELIEF
COVID RELIEF DONATIONS
%94
%184
3000 Syringes
$150
10 Portable Vax Carriers
$210
160 Face Masks
$50
10 Diagnostic Test Kits
$100
100 Bars of Soap
$20
COVID Total
$530
Total UNICEF Goal
$5000
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DCON 2021
Service Ever After: 45th Chapter VIRTUAL District Convention The District Convention 2021 moved virtual. From April 16th to 18th, KIWINNERS bonded over workshops, shoutout sessions, trivia game night, the shared admiration for our guest speakers, and the emotional succession of District Board.
CONVENTION AWARDS Throughout the term, members and officers apply for District Convention Awards. The awards are split into three sections and are released at different points in the term. At the end, the award recipients are announced at DCON!
OTHER AWARDS Christine Do, IP District Secretary, received the Governor’s Award at DCON 2021!
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ELIMINATE WEEK This is a week dedicated to raising awareness and funds toward The Eliminate Project through a series of challenges on social media! Our Ohana participated from May 10th to May 14th.
E-LEMON-ATE DAY On the last day, we challenged our Grizzlies to consume a lemon to spread word about MNT and The Eliminate Project’s cause! 27
SAVE THE DATE
10|16 15
OCTOBER 10 & 16
COMING SOON* OCTOBER 16
OCTOBER 15
FALL RALLY NORTH
YOF DEADLINE
1 NOVEMBER 1
EARLY BIRD DUES DEADLINE
20 NOVEMBER 20
FALL RALLY SOUTH
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*The “coming soon” event is split into two days: the 10th (South) & 16th (North).
TBD
2021-2022 OUTLINE
DECEMBER TBD
ROSE FLOAT DECORATING
TERM OUTLINE
1 DECEMBER 1
REGULAR DUES DEADLINE
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To see what’s coming up, check out the Term Outline Google Doc! It gives you an idea of what district and divisional events occur each month. You can find it here or in the President / Vice President Starter Packs! For more updates, check out the district website!
DECEMBER 4
CANDIDATES TRAINING CONFERENCE
www.kiwins.org
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Resource Recap KIWIN’S Officers, I choose YOU! District Executive Board compiled resources & tools into new and improved Officer Starter Packs! These Google Drive folders will give you everything you need to be the ultimate (gym) leader! They’ll update consistently, so keep an eye out throughout the term!
Other
Starter Packs SECRETARY TREASURER
TRF
AWARDS
EDITOR
SMRF
PROJECTS
MRF
VPRF
A&R DP&E
MD&E PRF
VICE PRESIDENT MEMBERSHIP PRESIDENT
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) grant is provided by Key Club International which funds SLP clubs to initiate service in their school, community, or world. You can apply online starting early September with a deadline on October 15th. You may request between $250-$2000 of funding for your planned service project and if selected, you will receive funding on the 1st week of January. 30
OFFICERS Learn to lead through divisional OFFICER TRAINING Sophie Huynh | District Secretary dsec@kiwins.org
Officer Training Conferences (OTC) are an opportunity for new, potential, and returning officers, and members to learn and develop leadership skills that are key to KIWIN’S! It is a divisional event that includes workshops that will train officers in everything they need to know before the school year starts. This training is a great way to learn more about club officer positions and CNH KIWIN’S Key Club. All officers and members are highly encouraged to attend to learn how to take advantage of all of the opportunities that KIWIN’S has to offer and prepare for a great term of service!
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CLUB & DIVISIONAL
HIGHLIGHTS
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JUNE BLANKS OF THE MONTH CLUB FOUNTAIN VALLEY HS | JET
MEMBER SYDNEY DINH, FOUNTAIN VALLEY HS | JET
OFFICER MELISSA HERNANDEZ, FAIRFAX HS | CRYSTAL
SERVICE EVENT COMMUNITY CLEANUP, HERCULES HS | JADE
BLANKS OF THE MONTH We will be featuring Blanks of the Month in future issues and on social media (@cnhkiwins on Instagram). We want to make sure that everyone in our district gets their well-deserved recognition for their hard work and effort! If you have any questions, contact Benjamin Xie, our Awards & Recognition Chair at dawards@kiwins.org. 33
Thank you Kiwis for your service despite all the limitations posed by COVID-19!
D13S x D19S x Diamond Division DCM/Social
Glen A. Wilson Grand Prix 34
Glen A. Wilson Kiwanis Firework Stand Setup
Otay Ranch Banquet
Merced x El Capitan Applegate Park Cleanup
Merced x El Capitan x Buhach Colony Banquet
Sapphire Division OTC
Fountain Valley Concerts in the Park
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Glen A. Wilson Kiwanis Firework Stand Setup
Jet Division Banquet
Segerstrom Kiwanis Club Takeover
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Segerstrom Krispy Kreme Fundraiser
Turquoise Division Beach Cleanup
Turquoise Division Love VC
Jade Division banquet
An archive of CNH KIWIN’S Key Club service, fundraisers, meetings, socials, and fun times! 37
dylan havo is a great junior representative, always sending out the latest info to his class - tina le
shoutout to my girl boss fellow ltgs (and ivan)
shoutout to hazel villapando for being da best club secretary everrrrr
KIWI
K U D O S
Shoutout to Arabella for being an absolute graphics goddess
shoutout to my 2020-2021 dboard! Love and miss all of you :’)
shoutout to fv board yg r all supa seggc - nish
shoutout to rat >:(( - rat
shoutout to marina board for just being cool B)
shoutout to ronald lu for being the bestest friend ever
shoutout to benji xie for being the smartest person ever!! I love helene do Shoutout to Ashley Martinez for staying on top of her work and attending most of out events!
APPRECIATE ASHLEY LAM FOR BEING AMAZING TREASURER - Damon Le
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SHOUTOUT TO ALL THE KIWIS READING THIS HAVE A GREAT DAY
Aya from Sapphire Division for being the best LTG!
Damon Le, the most active secretary
Naila Vo, the BEST and most dedicated president <3
Emma Hyunh
ALISA DE LA ROSA: Best president and is so responsible (GAWHS KIWIN’S)
shoutout to marina KIWIN’S board, you guys are doing a great job! - Sophie H.
sapphire and jade division for a 100% on time mrf submission rate for the first quarter! - Sophie Hyunh Shoutout to Isaiah Brownell for being a great Vice President!
@jennasamonte shout out to hazel v (turquoise division) for being a great friend and amazing officer :)
HI DAMON LE FROM SEGERSTORM :). Give me some of your height cuz ur too tall AINT THIS NEWSLETTER FIRE THO LIKE WTH serena for president WAOW DB WORKIN SO HARD YALL DOIN AMAZING
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NEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHTS Inspired by CNH Circle K
Jet Div. By Amber Lim & Brian Pham
Turquoise Div. By Arabella Abutin
Diamond Div. By Olivia Lam & Palesha T.
Fountain Valley HS By Brian Pham
La Quinta HS By Amber Lim
Emerald Div. By Teju Kanaparthy
CNH Kiwanis By Debbie Scheibel 40
CNH Key Club By Victor Nguyen
EXECUTIVE BOARD
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Serena Yang District Governor dgov@kiwins.org
Ilsa Salvador Crystal LTG crystal.ltg@kiwins.org
Sophie Huynh District Secretary dsec@kiwins.org
Zoie Punzalan Diamond LTG diamond.ltg@kiwins.org
Cynthia Bui District Treasurer dtreas@kiwins.org
Sofia Pantoja Emerald LTG emerald.ltg@kiwins.org
Ronald Lu District Bulletin Editor dbuled@kiwins.org
Isabella Lardieri Goldstone LTG goldstone.ltg@kiwins.org
APPOINTED BOARD
Carmen Tan Jade LTG jade.ltg@kiwins.org
Benjamin Xie Awards & Recognition Chair dawards@kiwins.org
Trina Dang Jet LTG jet.ltg@kiwins.org
Kristin Gascon District Convention Chair dcon@kiwins.org
Ivan Tran Ruby LTG ruby.ltg@kiwins.org
Max Lee Kiwanis Family & Foundations Chair dkfam@kiwins.org
Aya Barakat Sapphire LTG sapphire.ltg@kiwins.org
Michelle Tran Membership Dev. & Education Chair dmemdev@kiwins.org
Naomi Zheng Turquoise LTG turquoise.ltg@kiwins.org
Simon Quach Technology Chair dtech@kiwins.org
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ROYALE, POGGERS. - Serena Yang | CNH KIWIN’S DGov