GEMS Summer 2020 | Vol 5 Issue 1

SUMMER 2020

VOLUME 5 ISSUE 1

KIWI THE BEAR

“MY LOVE FOR MY

OHANA IS UN-BEAR-ABLE”

CNH KIWIN’S 32ND DISTRICT OF KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL

Executive Notes 3 Editor’s Note 4 Governor’s Note | Socials

Key Club International 6 Emma’s Farewell 7 SLC Recap 8 Partnerships

District Updates 11 The Board 16 Projects 17 Goals 18 Black Lives Matter

District Events 20 Virtual DCON 21 Eliminate Week 22 Upcoming | Google Calendar

Clubs & Divisions 25 Officer Training Conferences 26 Service Amidst COVID-19

Kiwi Corner 28 Shout-Outs 30 Newsletter Spotlights

31 Contact Information

Rancho Bernardo | Emerald

EDITOR’S NOTE Yo Grizzlies!

WOO, first newsletter! I hope you’re taking care of yourself and getting healthy amounts of sun and sleep.

I’m extremely honored and excited to be serving as your District Bulletin Editor for the term. Enjoy the highlights from April to July in this summer newsletter! Hope you liked Kiwi’s fit on the cover. ;) Let’s play Minecraft sometime, Jaylynn Cao District Bulletin Editor

Edison | Jet

GOVERNOR’S GREETING Hello KIWIN’S, Some time has passed since District Convention. We are already half way through the year and a fourth way through the term. I can safely say that this is the most interesting start to a term that anybody has ever experienced. Who else can say they went through a global pandemic, a movement, and a resurgence of an animated show from the 2000s all while wondering which side of TikTok they are on.

Since Avatar the Last Airbender is trending, I would like to share one of my favorite quotes that best responds to what is going on right now: “That’s rough buddy.” I’m just kidding. It’s actually something Uncle Iroh said: “You can’t always see the light at the end of the tunnel, but if you just keep moving you will come to a better place.”

Don’t beat yourself up if you feel unmotivated during quarantine.

All your feelings are valid and are probably shared by others as well.

The District Board is doing everything we can to support you guys and give you the same opportunities as past years regardless of the world’s current situation. There are still going to be events, service, fundraising, awards, and scholarships in the near future. I promise you that you will thrive this term.

Stay safe and hydrated, Angela Batoon District Governor

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STAY CONNECTED

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EMMA’S FAREWELL Hello KIWINNERS! After one incredible year of laughs, tears, and unforgettable memories, the term finally came to an end. Though it is definitely bittersweet, I feel nothing but love and happiness as I write my last newsletter segment.

To the members I’ve had the privilege of calling my ohana, thank you for cheering, serving and fundraising to your hearts’ content. We achieved so many goals, surpassed all expectations, and even then always aimed for more. While we faced our fair share of challenges, it has taught me that our members’ passion and determination to serve cannot and will not be stopped.

I can’t wait to see what you all accomplish alongside Angela, Christine, Dana, and Jaylynn. Their passion and talents echo throughout our entire district and I’m confident this year will be the best yet. If there is one thing you take away from our term, I hope it’s the motivation to never stop learning, growing, and striving for more. As a student and as a leader, your potential is boundless and only what you make of it.

In short, this role, this organization and this family have all shaped me into the person I am today. I’ll cherish the lessons and every memory you’ve given me as I move on with the next chapter of my life! Thank you for everything, CNH KIWIN’S. With a endless passion to serve, Emma Chang Immediate Past District Governor SIKE. While I may have officially retired from the District Board, I am proud to say that I will be serving as a new Key Club International Trustee for the 2020-2021 term! :D Without a doubt, this would not have been possible without the 2019-2020 District Board and every single person I have met on my KIWIN’S journey. I am so thankful to have had the chance to serve our district as governor and that I will continue to do so on the International Board.

You’ll definitely be seeing more of me so feel free to reach out to me any time!

Most of all stay home and stay safe kiwis!

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SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

KEY CLUB | 2020 RECAP

Although International Convention San Francisco was cancelled this year, over 4,500 members came together for Key Club’s first-ever virtual three-day conference!

AWARDS Distinguished District Officers Emma Chang | District Governor Sandra Ly | District Secretary Ryan Sassower | District Treasurer Angela Batoon | District Bulletin Editor

Distinguished Clubs Edison HS | Jet La Quinta HS | Jet Marina HS | Jet Palisades Charter HS | Crystal

Robert F. Lucas Outstanding LTGs Alexandra Aladham | Crystal LTG Naomi Tanaka | Emerald LTG Jannette Delacruz | Ruby LTG

Meet the 2020-2021 International Board Here!

TO EMMA CHANG

TO HANNAH POVROZNIK

Thank you for your work as our District Governor. We can’t wait to see you shine as International Trustee in the new term!

Thank you for your service and support as our 2019-2020 International Trustee. You will always be part of our ohana!

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KEY CLUB INT. PARTNERSHIPS KCI MAJOR EMPHASIS In 1946, the organization was challenged to build a program to bring together all Key Clubs and members to focus energies on making an international impact. This program is still followed today through the Major Emphasis: Children: Their Future, Our Focus. By working with Key Club International’s partner organizations, Key Clubs serve children by aiding others committed to serving children.

Learn More keyclub.org/about/partnership

PARTNERS

CAUSE PARTNERS & PREFFERED CHARITIES

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS

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THE ELIMINATE PROJECT Through The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus—a highly preventable but deadly disease that steals the lives of nearly 31,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year. To date, we have helped save and protect lives by eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus in 27 countries!

Learn More sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/theELIMINATEproject/home.aspx

ELIMINATE WEEK Each year, Key Club hosts Eliminate Week in order to raise awareness and funds for the Eliminate Project. Although clubs were not able to participate in person as usual, the district wanted to promote the cause in our own special way. Check out the highlights on page 21!

Learn More keyclub.org/events/eliminate-week 9

U P D A T E S 10

2020-2021 DISTRICT BOARD

KARE BEARS

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EXECUTIVE BOARD Executive Board officers are usually elected by delegates chosen from each club to cast votes on their behalf at the House of Delegates during District Convention (DCON). However, due to the cancellation of DCON 2020, the district held a virtual House of Delegates in which the 2019-2020 District Board elected the new Executive Board.

Christine Do Secretary

Angela Batoon Governor

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Jaylynn Cao Bulletin Editor

Dana Lee Treasurer

Enkhjin Gansukh Crystal LTG

Juliana Miranda Goldstone LTG

Lesly Caceres Diamond LTG

Gina Nguyen Jade LTG

Katrina Mai Emerald LTG

Johnny Tran Jet LTG

Angel Camanao Ruby LTG

Victoria Morales Sapphire LTG

Kenneth Ramos Turquoise LTG

LIEUTENANT

GOVERNORS A Key Club district is made up of several divisions. Our district has a total of nine divisions, each led by a lieutenant governor who is elected by their respective divisions during conclave.

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APPOINTED BOARD Appointed Board is comprised of individuals filling specialized roles in the District. Members may apply at the beginning of each term through an application and interview process.

Selections are made anonymously by the District Governor, with the approval of the District Board and District Administrator after candidates complete the process. Our District Appointed Board is comprised of the Awards and Recognition Chair, District Convention Chair, Kiwanis Family and Foundations Chair, Membership and Development Chair, and Technology Chair.

Katy Nguyen Awards & Rec Chair

Isabelle Oroc MD&E Chair 14

Sofia Pantoja K-Fam Chair

Jessica Phan DCON Chair

Steven Voutthy Tech Chair

DISTRICT COMMITTEES Awards & Recognition Damaris Arteaga Isabelle Kim Jasmine Yang Jessica Nguyen Naomi Zhang

Fall Rally Planning Jazmin Vazquez Grace Jong Carissa Loverme Trina Dang Natalie Nguyen

Membership Recruitment & Retention Damaris Arteaga Eleora Salvador Serena Yang Gissel Rubi

DCON Planning Ashley Chang Selene Lam Anahi Sky Yanez Natalie Nguyen

K-Fam Izahreen Josette Datu Max Lee Gissel Rubi

Technology Eulmin Park Jeremiah Esguerra Ronald Lu Christina Nguyen Jessica Nguyen Malia Tran

District Emphases & Projects Jessica Lee Serena Yang My Nguyen Naomi Zhang

Finance & Fundraising Selene Lam Kevin Chung Isabelle Kim Cynthia Bui Rosemaria Thomas

ADULT COMMITTEE Mahmood Bashir | District Administrator Jeff Dimsdale | District Assistant Administrator Margo Dutton | Special Assistant Robert Santo | Crystal Regional Advisor Joyce Chen | Crystal Assistant Regional Advisor Mahmood Bashir | Diamond Regional Advisor Anna Wu | Goldstone Regional Advisor Mary Price | Goldstone Assistant Regional Advisor Larry Lewis | Jade Regional Advisor Pandora Turner | Jade Assistant Regional Advisor Jerald Debar | Jet Regional Advisor Shirley Ventura | Ruby Regional Advisor Jim Ventura | Ruby Assistant Regional Advisor John Carlos | Sapphire Regional Advisor/DCON Advisor Marsha Cordes | Turquoise Regional Advisor Karen Kikuchi | Turquoise Assistant Regional Advisor

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DISTRICT

DISTRICT PROJECTS

RESOURCE PACK

PROJECTS GOVERNOR’S PROJECT

MAJOR EMPHASIS

LIVE2LEARN MINOR EMPHASIS

PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM 16

MEMBERSHIP

DISTRICT

RESOURCE PACK

GOALS

MEMBERSHIP

2,000 DUES-PAID MEMBERS SERVICE HOURS

24,000 HOURS FALL RALLY N. ATTENDANCE

FALL RALLY S. ATTENDANCE

100 MEMBERS

650 MEMBERS

DCON ATTENDANCE

400 MEMBERS & CHAPERONES UNICEF

PTP

RAISE $2,000

RAISE $20,000 17

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BLACK LIVES MATTER Racism and inequality have no place in our home, school, community, and ohana.

Ohana means no one gets left behind. As a service organization built on inclusiveness, caring, leadership, character building, and ohana, we devote ourselves to the improvement of our community, raising awareness, and fighting against inequalities and injustices of any kind in any community.

It is our duty to stand in solidarity with the oppressed and amplify their voices as leaders, servants, and an Ohana. There is much work to do; now is the time to listen, learn, and lend a hand.

To the Black community: we see you, we hear you, and we will continue to stand with you.

DONATION +

EDUCATION LINKS

Key Clubs across districts have been and are continuing to support and raise funds for the Black Community as one ohana.

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SERVICE INTO THE SUNSET:

VIRTUAL DCON 2020

Although District Convention 2020 was cancelled, the District Board still wanted to celebrate the end of the term with members virtually! From April 10-11, KIWINNERS across divisions bonded, attended workshops, and celebrated awards. A new board was elected and the 2019-2020 District Board gave emotional final farewells.

DAY-BY-DAY April 10 | Friday Workshop videos released on YouTube Appointed Board Q&A on Zoom Candidate’s Booklet released on website April 11 | Saturday Elections on Zoom Awards Results video released on YouTube Retirement and Installation live-streamed on Facebook

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ELIMINATE WEEK Eliminate Week is a week dedicated to raising awareness and funds towards the project through a series of challenges! From May 6-12, our ohana participated in Eliminate Week.

DAY-BY-DAY May 6 | Warming Wednesday Send love to the Eliminate Project and those affected

by MNT by spreading awareness of the disease or donating to the project.

May 8 | E-Lemon-Ate Friday Film yourself eating a lemon to spread awareness of MNT and challenge other KIWINNERS. May 12 | TikTok Tuesday Head over to our new TikTok and watch a gift made for you from Elemonate Friday.

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UPCOMING EVENTS *Dates TBD

FALL RALLY

FALL RALLY

NORTH

SOUTH

The Fall Rallies may be held virtually to ensure the health and safety of our ohana.

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STAY IN THE LOOP Too many events to keep track of?

No worries! Stay in the loop with the District Google Calendar that will be regularly updated with upcoming events.

bit.ly/kiwinscalendar

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CLUB & DIVISIONAL

HIGHLIGHTS

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OTC: THE WHAT’S AND WHY’S *Photo from Emerald OTC

Planning on attending OTC? Not Orangutans Throwing Couches or Orange-Toed Clowns, but the Officer Training Conference!

What is It? Every year, your Lieutenant Governor hosts a divisional conference for officers to learn about their position’s responsibilities, absorb information regarding KIWIN’S, and strengthen their skills in order to maximize success for the upcoming term.

While members usually attend OTC in person, all conferences will most likely be held virtually due to the current circumstances.

Why Should I Go? The KIWIN’S equivalent to a Ted Talk, you get the opportunity to familiarize yourself with tools that may be beneficial not just for your term, but also for your entire life. The educational presentations along with a spice of fun breed a memorable experience for those who attend.

Since conferences are virtual now, you won’t have to get out of the house, drive a long distance, or even change your pants! Because attending is so convenient this year, it would be a shame to miss out on this opportunity.

In addition, you do not have to be an officer to attend. Any member who loves their club, feels passionate about KIWIN’S, or simply wants to have a good time can join.

If you are interested in attending, please check out your division’s social media page or contact your president/LtG. Have fun!

Written by Christine Do District Secretary

CHOOSE YOUR

STARTER

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SERVICE AMIDST COVID-19 Quarantine won’t stop our ohana from serving!

Cranes for Cancer Goldstone x D15E Key Club BLM Stickers Fountain Valley | Jet

Cards for Nur Rancho Campa

Freerice for Yemen Jet 26

Thankful Thursday Turquoise

rsing Homes ana | Turquoise

June DCM Diamond

Memorial Service Day Ridgeway | Ruby

Thankful Thursday Rancho Bernardo | Emerald

Dog Toy Making Fairfax | Crystal

#kiwinsforyou

June DCM Jet

The archive of CNH KIWIN’S Key Club service.

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Shout-out to the homie @enxhjin for being a great LTG !!

Gina is super cool

Isa and jaylynn, u two are the true, best human BEANS! Together, Cam will RICE! >:0

Katrina Mai gives her all to KIWIN’S! She’s done so much to improve our division!!

To Christine Pham, my amazing co-sec, thanks for teaching me the ways of being historian :)

angela is so amazing love her!!!

SHOUT-

i love you sophomore sisters ronnie and kevin - serena

Shout-out to my Fairfax officer board for doing all you can. You guys are the best, seriously!

to: cnh governor daniel min & d35e ltg hilary wong! they’re my inspiration & i love them!

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@shahbano_raza and @jaylynncao I am so proud of u two, bruh gang 4life

hi johnny you still owe me money for souplantation

I luv u Andrea Rossillo

Shout out to Angela Batoon our district Governor! I wuv you and miss you! I can’t wait to see you when school starts again!! Stay safe!! :))

-OUTS!

kimberly tran is such a dedicated and fun member to have in our club! - tina

shoutout to turquoise division for always working hard and staying positive!! Love y’all

To the RCHS KIWIN’S Club Board.

Y’all are doing so amazing !!!

hehe i <3 glenawilson

shoutout to jaylynn for being tHE VERY BEST and making the cutest appa - emma 29

NEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHTS

*inspired by CNH Circle K’s newsletter

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Crystal Div.

By Eulmin Park

Diamond Div.

By Lesly Caceres

Emerald Div.

By Emerald Tech Team

Goldstone Div.

By Ronald Lu

Jet Div.

By Jessica Nguyen

Turquoise Div.

By Alyssa Pacheco & Elizabeth Enad

La Quinta HS

By Catherine Nguyen

Los Amigos HS

By Aldous Hong

CNH Kiwanis

By Debbie Scheibel

CNH Circle K

By Joshua Ranario

CNH Key Club

By Nancy Duong

EXECUTIVE BOARD

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Angela Batoon District Governor kiwins.dgov@gmail.com ​ Christine Do District Secretary kiwins.dsec@gmail.com ​ Dana Lee District Treasurer kiwins.dtreasurer@gmail.com ​ Jaylynn Cao District Bulletin Editor kiwins.dbuled@gmail.com

Enkhjin Gansukh Crystal LTG kiwins.crystalltg@gmail.com ​ Lesly Caceres Diamond LTG kiwins.diamondltg@gmail.com ​ Katrina Mai Emerald LTG kiwins.emeraldltg@gmail.com ​ Juliana Miranda Goldstone LTG kiwins.goldstoneltg@gmail.com

APPOINTED BOARD Katy Nguyen Awards & Recognition Chair kiwins.dawardschair@gmail.com ​ Jessica Phan District Convention Chair kiwins.conchair@gmail.com ​ Sofia Pantoja Kiwanis Family & Foundations Chair kiwins.dkfamilychair@gmail.com ​ Isabelle Oroc Membership Dev. & Education Chair kiwins.memdev@gmail.com ​ Steven Voutthy Technology Chair kiwins.techchair@gmail.com

Gina Nguyen Jade LTG kiwins.jadeltg@gmail.com ​ Johnny Tran Jet LTG kiwins.jetltg@gmail.com ​ Angel Camonao Ruby LTG kiwins.rubyltg@gmail.com ​ Victoria Morales Sapphire LTG kiwins.sapphireltg@gmail.com Kenneth Ramos kiwins.turquoiseltg@gmail.com

SAY HI! 31

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The greatest illusion of this world is the illusion of separation.

Guru Pathik, ATLA |