GEMS CNH KIWIN'S Newsletter : Summer Edition

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

LEARN MORE

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CNH CNH KIWIN’S| CNH KIWIN’S| KIWIN’S|

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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.

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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!

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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.

LEARN MORE

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.

LEARN MORE

%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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LEARN MORE

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!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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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GEMS

GEMS CNH KIWIN’S 2021 Summer Newsletter

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ROYALE, POGGERS. - Serena Yang | CNH KIWIN’S DGov