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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 01 :: COVER 04 :: EXECUTIVE MESSAGES 06 :: MEET YOUR MD&E 07 :: MEET YOUR DIAMOND LTG NEW 08:: DCON MARKETING MANUAL 09 :: GRANTS MANUAL SERVICE PROJECTS & INFORMATION 10 :: OCTOBER 11 :: NOVEMBER 12 :: PARTNERS IN SERVICE 13 :: DUES BREAKDOWN RECOGNITION 14 :: AUGUST ___ OF THE MONTH 16 :: SEPTEMBER___ OF THE MONTH 18 :: OCTOBER___ OF THE MONTH 19 :: AUGUST FEATURED ARF 20 :: SEPTEMBER FEATURED ARF 21 :: OCTOBER FEATURED ARF RECAP 22 :: FALL RALLY NORTH 23 :: FALL RALLY SOUTH 24 :: EVENT REFLECTIONS OTHER 26 :: CONTACT

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DISTRICT BOARD UPDATES AND INTRODUCTIONS DISTRICT GOVERNOR MIKAYLA BISSON

Hello Hello CNH CNH KIWIN'S!!

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Well, well, well.. well.. here here we we are are in inNovember Septemberalready. already.School’s School has started,and club rushes are rushin', Well, well, in session CNH KIWIN’S Clubsand areCNH in KIWIN'S members are serving!

Service! Each and every club is performing in an outstanding manner, thank YOU for everything that you do to make the world a better place.

Take some time to kick back, relax, and get some important information about what is going on throughout the District.

Jade and Sapphire you were outstanding at Fall Rally South, thank you for welcoming the District Board to Northern California with open arms! Crystal, Diamond, Emerald, Goldstone, Jet, Ruby, Turquoise.

We a month away from Fallfrom RallyFall North, months South, and every day We are are about now only a short week away Rallytwo South.

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I'd also like to express how thankful I am for your dedication to the organization. YOU are the reason that the CNH KIWIN'S District is so great!

Check out our progresstoonthe ourorganization. goals to see YOU just how YOU I'd also like to express how thankful I am for your dedication areamazing the reason are! that the CNH KIWIN'S District is so great! Check out our progress on our goals to see just how amazing YOU are! Now it’s time to kick back, relax, and get some important information about what is Continue to be YOU the by selflessly going on throughout District. giving back to your community.

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DISTRICT SECRETARY HOLLY HUGH YEH

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I’ve had a wonderful term this year so far, and I have really appreciated all you hardworking members! In MRFs, secretaries have the option to leave me messages on how their club is doing, and a popular topic was the installation of a new cabinet. If you are a new cabinet member of your club, I congratulate you, and I hope your term has been treating you as well as mine has!

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Ultimately, I’m really excited for the rest of the school year! If you’re a freshman new to Key Club, my advice for you is to explore your opportunities in this organization, and don’t be afraid to step out of your comfort zone... and maybe even apply for a cabinet position (such as a Freshman Representative).

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Have any questions, comments, or concerns for me? Don’t hesitate to message or talk to me at anytimeit’s my pleasure to help you, as an officer and a friend! See you at the next service event!

DISTRICT TREASURER JUSTIN LIEB

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ections​ t ​ o​ g ​ uide​ t ​ he​ r ​ unners​ t ​ hrough​ t ​ he​ As we dive further into the term, I ask that you think about what you love about Key Club culture: how has your life been impacted by our KIWIN’S Key Club District, and how has your work impacted the lives of others. For many of us, our lives in KIWIN’S have been the defining element of our high school careers. Help others find the key to care as you did. You can introduce new high school students to this experience; you can unleash their love for service; you can inspire the next student-leader.

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Have you slept lately? Neither have I it’s fine. If you’re new here, please take the time to learn about our organization through this newsletter! I promise, there is content worth reading! For those who have seen these before, please check out the updates you’ll want and need to know to succeed this term!

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I’d like to first congratulate all of you key clubbers for serving your community at such a young age. You ALL are leaders and inspirations to me and those around you. Secondly, I’d like to encourage you to keep updated on ways to help your community and support our causes! There are guides made by our Service and Fundraising Committees so please take advantage of them!

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MEET YOUR

MEMEBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION CHAIR HOLLA HOLLA HOLLA! MY NAME IS KAY-KAY KHO, BUT YOU WHAT ELSE STARTS WITH A “K”? KIWIN’S! I AM HONORED TO SERVE AS YOUR MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION CHAIR AND KEY LEADER AMBASSADOR FOR THIS TERM. WE HAVE A BIG YEAR AHEAD OF US, AND I’M SO GLAD IT IS WITH YOU ALL! AS THE MD&E, I STRIVE TO NOT ONLY DEVELOP THE DISTRICT AS A WHOLE, BUT TO BRING US TOGETHER AS AN OHANA BY FULLY EMBRACING ALL THE ORGANIZATION HAS TO OFFER - SUCH AS KEY LEADER! I ALSO WORK WITH THE CLUB VICE PRESIDENTS AND MY MD&E COMMITTEE. AS A KEY LEADER AMBASSADOR - KEY LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE OUT SOON! JUST A LITTLE BIT ABOUT ME, I AM A SENIOR FROM HERCULES HIGH SCHOOL IN THE JADE DIVISION. I LOVE TO SING AND I DRIVE A COPPER MINI COOPER NAMED MALLORY. BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY - I LOVE CNH KIWIN’S. EVERY YEAR THIS ORGANIZATION NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME. I HAVE LIVED MY WHOLE HIGH SCHOOL CAREER WITH THE LOVE THAT I HAVE GOTTEN FROM EVERYONE, AND I AM SO GRATEFUL I GET TO HAVE THIS OHANA ALWAYS IN THE BACK OF MY MIND. SERVICE TO OUR HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES IS SOMETHING ALL OF YOU SHOULD TAKE PRIDE IN! YOU ALL MAKE ME EXTREMELY HUMBLED BY YOUR HARD WORK! IF YOU EVER NEED NEED TO CONTACT ME, DON’T BE AFRAID TO DO SO! ALSO, I’D LOVE TO GET TO KNOW ALL OF YOU - SO SHOOT ME A TEXT SOME TIME! LET’S CHIT-CHAT IT UP (-: FROM THE WINDOW TO THE WALL, CNH KIWIN’S DEFINITELY HAS IT ALL. IN SERVICE AND SPIRIT, KAY-KAY KHO KIWINS.MEMDEV@GMAIL.COM IG: @KHOKHOPUFFS (510)730-9401

MEET YOUR

DIAMOND DIVISON LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR HEY CNH KIWIN’S!!

MY NAME IS JOCELYN MARTINEZ AND IT’S MY PLEASURE TO SERVE AS DIAMOND’S LTG FOR THE REST OF THE 2017-2018 TERM. I HAVE SEEN THIS DIAMOND GROW AND I CAN’T WAIT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THAT GROWTH. IT’S GOING TO TAKE A LOT OF WORK BUT I PROMISE I WILL NOT GIVE UP AND I’LL TRY TO GIVE IT ALL I HAVE FOR THE REST OF THE TERM. SO TO HELP YOU GUYS GET TO KNOW ME I’M A SENIOR AT DOWNEY HIGH SCHOOL AND I’VE BEEN INVOLVED WITH CNH KIWIN’S SINCE I WAS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL. I LOVE TRYING DIFFERENT FOODS FROM DIFFERENT CULTURES AS LONG AS IT’S NOT SPICY FOOD. MY FAVORITE COLOR IS GREEN AND I LOVE TO WATCH SATISFYING COMPILATIONS! ONE LAST THING ABOUT ME, I LOVE A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC. I HOPE TO GET TO KNOW MORE PEOPLE THROUGH THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY OF SERVING AS DIAMOND’S LTG!!

JOCELYN MARTINEZ KIWINS.DIAMONDLTG@GMAIL.COM (562) 417-9496

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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND (YOF) IS AN ENDOWED FUND FOR KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL HELD-WITHIN KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATIONS THIS FUND USES EARNED INTEREST TO HELP CNH KIWIN’S KEY CLUB MEMBERS SERVE THE WORLD BY PROVIDING GRANTS FOR SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

CLUBS AND INDIVIDUALS MAY BE GRANTED $100 TO $2,000

GOOD LUCK AND CONGRATULATIONS TO THOSE WHO APPLIED. IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO START PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR’S!

CREATED AND RELEASED BY JULIANNA PANTOJA AND THE KIWANIS FAMILY, FOUNDATION, AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

OCTOBER SERVICE PROJECT IDEAS

ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF began 66 years ago to help kids who needed more than candy. Since then, children all over America have gone door-to-door on Halloween with UNICEF collection boxes, calling out, "Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF!" They have helped to raise more than $175 million for the U.S. Fund for UNICEF since 1950.

WHERE THE MONEY GOES

The U.S. Fund meets Charity Navigator's highest ratings for transparency, accountability and administration. Out of every dollar spent, 90 cents goes toward helping children. We spend just 7 cents on fundraising costs, and 3 cents on administration.

NEED HELP? CLICK HERE

IF YOU PARTICIPATED MAKE SURE TO SEND YOUR FUNDS!

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GUIDES CREATED BY MIKIE PHOUTHAVONG AND THE SERVICE COMMITTEE

NOVEMBER SERVICE PROJECT IDEAS

The Kiwanis family includes clubs for every age and ability. In November, we celebrate Kiwanis Family Month—taking time to appreciate each other and create a bond with the other clubs nearby. Reach out and share your love of Kiwanis with a fundraiser, service project or shared activity!

Need help planning an event?

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GUIDES CREATED BY MIKIE PHOUTHAVONG AND THE SERVICE COMMITTEE

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MEMBER OF THE MONTH:

LAUREN VU EDISON HIGH SCHOOL

OFFICER OF THE MONTH:

CECILIA NGUYEN RECORDING SECRETARY FOUNTAIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

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CLUB OF THE MONTH:

MARINA HIGH JET DIVISION

GEM OF THE MONTH:

ANTWAINE SERMONS EMERALD DIVISION

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MY JOURNEY THROUGH KIWIN'S WAS PRETTY CONFUSING BUT ALSO FUN. WHEN I FIRST HEARD OF KIWIN'S I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS AN ALL-ASIAN ORGANIZATION BUT NOW I THINK ABOUT IT, I WAS WRONG. EVER SINCE SOPHOMORE YEAR KIWIN'S HAS SHAPED ME INTO A BETTER PERSON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CLUB, TILL THIS DAY I'VE BEEN A BETTER LEADER DUE TO THE FACT THAT KIWIN'S HAD A BIG IMPACT IN MY HIGH SCHOOL ATMOSPHERE.

MONTHLY RECOG

OCTOBER RECOGNITION SEPTEMBER RECOGNITIONLED LEDBY BYPETER PETERNGUYEN NGUYENAND ANDTHE THEAWARDS AWARDSAND AND

MEMBER OF THE MONTH:

HANNAH TRAN LA QUINTA HIGH SCHOOL

OFFICER OF THE MONTH:

JOLIE TRAN VICE PRESIDENT SEGERSTROM

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DDRECOGNITION RECOGNITIONCOMMITTEE COMMITTEE

CLUB OF THE MONTH:

EDISON HIGH JET DIVISION

GEM OF THE MONTH:

JODEE LEE

GOLDSTONE DIVISION

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I JOINED KIWIN’S IN MY FRESHMAN YEAR. AT THE TIME I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT THE CLUB WAS REALLY ABOUT AND DIDN’T GO OUT TO EVENTS. THE FIRST EVENT I WENT TO WAS ACTUALLY VOLUNTEERING FOR THE ROSE FLOAT PARADE WHERE VOLUNTEERS HELPED DECORATE THE FLOATS. BUT AT THE EVENT THEY HAD SO MANY VOLUNTEERS, MANY OF US DIDN’T HAVE ANYTHING TO DO. HOWEVER, I MET SEVERAL FRIENDS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS, DIVISIONS, AND CLUBS! THE NEXT YEAR I APPLIED FOR CABINET AND WAS PUBLICITY. THE YEAR AFTER I RAN FOR THE POSITION OF SECRETARY. THIS YEAR I AM PRESIDENT. KIWIN’S HAS BEEN A BIG PART OF MY HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE, TEACHING ME HOW TO STEP UP AND TAKE LEAD. I’VE MET PEOPLE WHO I WILL BE FRIENDS FOR LIFE WITH, PEOPLE WHO INSPIRE ME TO DO BETTER EVERYDAY, PEOPLE WHO I CAN CONNECT WITH AND TALK TO. I DON’T KNOW WHO I WOULD BE WITHOUT KIWIN’S, AND I’M SO THANKFUL TO BE A PART OF THIS OHANA.

MONTHLY RECOGNITION

OCTOBER RECOGNITION LED BY PETER NGUYEN AND THE AWARDS AND RECOGNITION COMMITTEE

MEMBER OF THE MONTH:

ELIZABETH HOANG

FOUNTAIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL JET DIVISION

OFFICER OF THE MONTH:

GABI OROC TREASURER

RANCHO CAMPANA HIGH SCHOOL TURQUOISE DIVISION

CLUB OF THE MONTH:

HERCULES HIGH SCHOOL JADE DIVISION

GEM OF THE MONTH:

ERIKA GONZALES TREASURER

RICHMOND HIGH JADE DIVISION

“I FIRST JOINED KIWIN'S WHEN I WAS A FRESHMAN IN HIGH SCHOOL. MY FRESHMEN MENTOR, WHO WAS AN OFFICER AT THE TIME, CONVINCED ME TO JOIN. I LIKED THE FACT OF DOING COMMUNITY SERVICE BECAUSE I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED TO HELP OTHERS. I ALSO WANTED TO STEP OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE SENSE KIWIN'S IS A CLUB WHERE YOU WILL NEED TO COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS. I WAS VERY CONSERVATIVE IN 9TH GRADE COMPARED TO KNOW, KIWIN'S IS SOMETHING THAT HELPED ME BREAK OUT OF MY SHELL. IT HELPED ME BE LESS AFRAID TO TALK TO OTHERS AND NOT BE WORRIED ABOUT WHAT THEY THOUGHT OF ME. I HAVE MADE NEW FRIENDS THROUGH KIWIN'S, PEOPLE I THOUGHT I WOULD NEVER BE FRIENDS WITH. IT HAS HELPED SEE THAT DOING COMMUNITY SERVICE IS SOMETHING I LOVE TO DO AND WANT TO CONTINUE TO IN THE FUTURE. KNOW THAT I AM AN OFFICER I CAN SEE HOW HARD SOME OF THE OFFICERS BEFORE HAVE HAD TO WORK IN ORDER TO KEEP KIWIN'S GOING AT MY SCHOOL. WITH KIWIN'S I HAVE LEARNED EVEN MORE ABOUT HOW IMPORTANT AN OHANA IS, WHETHER THROUGH BLOOD OR THROUGH A CLUB”

FEATURED ARTICLE REPORT FORMS MONTHLY PUBLICATION HIGHLIGHTING EXCELLENT A.R.F.S

ARTICLE REPORT FORM

AUGUST SERVICE EVENTS CRYSTAL DIVISION

Deadline: 28 August 2017 at 11:59 pm

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september: Camarillo

On Saturday September 16 4:30am-12:00pm, Camarillo KIWIN'S got up bright and early to drive down PCH to volunteer at the annual Nautica Malibu Triathlon. Turtles were assigned to construct a bridge that was integral to the race, as it allowed bikers to safely cross a tunnel filled with water. After hours of taxing manual labor, members were able to witness the fruits of their labor by directing oncoming racers throughout the course, warning them of potential hazards, and cheering them on.

Helen Cao & Victoria Macaraeg

Camarillo High School Turquoise Division

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October: El Capitan

In the month of October, El Capitan KIWIN'S had "Lights on After School" on October 26, 2017. Since we had a lot of people come out and help, we had to put two tables on each side of road so when the kids come it wouldn't be so packed and busy on one side of the road. For Lights on After School we did face painting for the kids. For face painting, we had a lot of options for them to choose from like a kitty cat, butterfly, flowers, ghosts, spiders, etc. The kids loved it! Lights on After School helps keep it safe and fun for the kids before Halloween.

Dina Vue

El Capitan High School Sapphire Division

RALLY RECAP

EACH FALL, WE HAVE OUR ANNUAL SUPER FESTIVE, CHEER FILLED FALL RALLY. FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH FALL RALLY, IT IS A DAY DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORTING THE PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM. THE PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM, COMMONLY KNOWN AS PTP, IS ONE OF OUR THREE DISTRICT PROJECTS AND HAS A FOCUS OF PREVENTING TRAUMA IN CHILDREN FROM INFANCY TO AGE NINETEEN. THROUGH SPIRIT BATTLES, PENNY WARS, AND MANY ICEBREAKERS, MEMBERS GET TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND GET TO MEET PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

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AM PEAK PARK, BUENA PARK CA

“FRN IN MY OPINION WAS A SUCCESS. NOT BECAUSE JADE WON SPIRIT STICK, BUT BECAUSE I GOT TO SEE SO MANY OF THE MEMBERS I SERVE PARTICIPATING AND GETTING HYPED. I KNEW FROM THE START HOW WELCOMING FRN IS SO I ENCOURAGED THEM ALL TO BREAK OUT OF THEIR SHELLS AND THEY DID. FROM PUTTING MORE THAN FOURTY DOLLARS IN SAPPHIRE'S BOX IN PENNY WARS TO YELLING JUST AS LOUD AS NINA DURING SPIRIT BATTLES I SAW THE MEMBERS OF JADE BLOSSOM AND GROW AS KIWINNERS AND AS PEOPLE. FRN IS SOMETHING I WILL NEVER FORGET AS A SENIOR AND AS A MEMBER OF KIWIN'S. I'VE MET SO MANY LIFE-CHANGING AND UNFORGETTABLE PEOPLE AT FALL RALLY NORTH. AND I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE ANYONE AND EVERYONE TO ATTEND AND EXPERIENCE THE GREATNESS OF FALL RALLY NORTH” -RYAN MARIVELES POQUIS, JADE DIVISION FALL RALLY NORTH WAS ABSOLUTELY FUN. I GOT TO MAKE THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND SAPPHIRE. THIS WAS MY LAST FALL RALLY AND I WOULD’VE ASKED FOR A BETTER ONE NOT ONLY BECAUSE MY DIVISION WON THE SPIRIT STICK, BUT BECAUSE I WAS ABLE TO RAISE LOTS OF MONEY FOR PTP AND I GOT TO PIE KELLY MA -BREANNA FONG, JADE DIVISION “OF COURSE I WOULD GET SICK TWO DAYS BEFORE FRS, A COLD THAT WENT STRAIGHT FOR MY MOST POWERFUL WEAPON: MY THROAT. OUR FINAL SPIRIT NIGHT, THE NIGHT BEFORE, I WAS STRAINING AGAINST THE CHEERS AND DOWNING GREEN TEA & HONEY LIKE WATER. I WAS WORRIED, BUT MY DIVISION HAD MY BACK. AND WHEN WE WERE AT FRS, SURROUNDED BY EACH OTHER'S GLITTER AND GOOD VIBES, THE ENERGY WAS JUST PURE ELECTRIC. I SCREAMED THE LAST OF MY LARYNX OUT AT FALL RALLY, GIVING IT MY EVERY. THING. BECAUSE THAT'S WHAT THE DIVISION GAVE ME. IT WAS MORE THAN HOW LOUD YOU COULD YELL. IT WAS THE ENERGY AND PASSION BEHIND IT ALL. NEEDLESS TO SAY A FEW DAYS LATER I DON'T HAVE A VOICE, BUT I'LL ALWAYS CARRY THAT LOVE IN MY HEART.” -REANNA NORMAN, TURQUOISE DIVISION “IT’S 9AM IN THE MORNING THIS DINO ONESIE IS MAKING ME SWEAT BUT THAT ISN’T THE ONLY THING. FALL RALLY, KIWIN’S BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR AND THE PLACE TO SHOW WHICH DIVISION HAD THE MOST SPIRIT. ME BEING THE DINOSAUR, I HAD TO SHOW WHAT MY DIVISION WAS ALL ABOUT. I’M NERVOUS OF COURSE - IF YOU’RE NOT NERVOUS YOU’RE NOT HUMAN - BUT THIS WAS MORE OF AN EXCITED NERVOUS WHERE I DIDN’T CARE WHAT HAPPENED, I JUST CARED THAT I WAS A PART OF IT. SAVING LIVES - THAT’S WHAT TODAY IS ABOUT - NOT JUST CHEERING AND YELLING. IT WAS A PLACE WHERE WE JUST GOT LIT HAHA YELLING OUR CHEERS. I WAS SO EXCITED, I THOUGHT I COULD DO A BACKFLIP. FALL RALLY GAVE ME A PLACE TO LET OUT ALL MY STRESS AND MY FRUSTRATION. JUST YELLING IT OUT; LETTING IT GO. AFTERWARDS, WHILE MY VOICE WAS HOARSE AND BODY SORE FROM JUMPING AROUND, I WAS GOOD. I FELT GOOD BECAUSE ALL MY STRESS FROM SCHOOL, COLLEGE APPS, CLUBS - EVERYTHING JUST WENT AWAY. THAT IS WHAT FALL RALLY ALLOWED ME TO DO” -FERNANDO AGUILAR JR., DIAMOND DIVISION

“I WAS COMPLETELY SPEECHLESS. ALL I COULD FEEL WAS EMOTIONS RUNNING THROUGH ME WHEN THEY ANNOUNCED JET DIVISION WON. IT’S BEEN WAY TOO LONG. I WAS SO PROUD TO BE THE SPIRIT CAPTAIN THAT BROUGHT IT HOME. MY SPIRIT COMMITTEE IS ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING PEOPLE I HAVE EVER MET IN MY LIFE. ALL THE MEMBERS OF JET DIVISION WORKED THEIR BUTTS OFF TOO AND I ADMIRE EVERYONE SO MUCH FOR THAT. I COULD NEVER ASK FOR A BETTER DIVISION AND A BETTER GROUP OF PEOPLE TO CALL MY FRIENDS. SCREAMING AND SHOUTING AND HYPING WITH THEM WAS SOMETHING I WON’T FORGET. BUT WHAT WAS IMPORTANT WAS THAT WE HAD FUN HAHHA. MY MAIN FOCUS FOR SPIRIT CAPT WAS THAT PEOPLE ENJOYED THEIR FALL RALLY NO MATTER IF WE WON OR NOT. BUT WE DID BOTH!” -CALVIN TRAN, JET DIVISION “THE LAST FALL RALLY I WENT TO WAS 3 YEARS AGO. IT MEANT SO MUCH TO ME TO COME BACK AND ATTEND BOTH FALL RALLY NORTH AND SOUTH THIS YEAR. I FELT WAVE OF NOSTALGIA. IT’S A DIFFERENT EXPERIENCE TO SEE HOW DIVISIONS HAVE GROWN OVER THE YEARS, AND I NOW KNOW WHY CNH KIWIN’S DIVISIONS ARE NAMED AFTER ROCKS- WE ARE TRULY GEMS. I’VE BEEN DEDICATING THE PAST 3 YEARS OF MY LIFE TO THIS ORGANIZATION AND I’M TOO GRATEFUL I CAN CONTINUE MY MEMBERSHIP IN KIWANIS FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. IF YOU DIDN’T GET TO EXPERIENCE THE UNIQUE MEMORIES AT FALL RALLY, COME TO DCON 2018, AND YOU’LL BE EXPOSED TO CNH KIWIN’S ON A WHOLE NEW LEVEL” -HOLLY HUH YEH, DISTRICT SECRETARY “THIS FALL RALLY WAS MY FIRST FALL RALLY AND WAS ONE OF THE BEST EXPERIENCES OF MY LIFE. BEING TOGETHER WITH SO MANY PEOPLE RAISING MONEY FOR PTP WAS SOMETHING GREAT. I LEARNED THAT KIWIN'S HAS A LOT OF IMPACT IN HELPING OTHERS.” -JACKIE CAMARILLO, TURQUOISE DIVISION “JAGUARS AND DRAGONS: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR WELCOMING ME TO MY FIRST FALL RALLY NORTH. YOUR SPIRIT, OHANA, AND DEDICATION ARE SUCH AN INSPIRATION. POLAR BEARS, DINOS, OTTERS, GATORS, MANATEES, ORCAS, AND TURTLES: I’VE SPENT MY LAST FOUR YEARS WITH YOU GUYS AND ONCE AGAIN, YOU’VE AMAZED ME. WOW! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR JOINING WITH YOUR OHANA AT FALL RALLY TO FUNDRAISE FOR THE PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! I ENCOURAGE ALL TO ATTEND EVERY FALL RALLY THAT YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO. PERSONALLY, I’VE EXPERIENCED MY LAST, BUT THAT’S NOT THE CASE FOR EVERYBODY. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE TIME YOU HAVE LEFT. HOWEVER, IF THIS WAS ALSO YOUR LAST, KNOW THAT IT DOESN’T STOP HERE. WE STILL HAVE OTHER DISTRICT EVENTS COMING UP - ROSE FLOAT DECORATION, THE AWAKE-A-THON, AND CASE 42: SEARCH AND SERVICE AKA DISTRICT CONVENTION!! IT WAS GREAT TO SEE ALL OF YOU THROUGHOUT BOTH FALL RALLYS. THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU!! I FEEL GOOD, OH I FEEL SO GOOD *THRUST* I FEEL FINE, ALL OF THE TIME. AHOOGA, AHOOGA, AHOOGA -OOGA -OOGA!!”

-MIKAYLA BISSON, DISTRICT GOVERNOR

CONTACT US! DISTRICT GOVERNOR | MIKAYLA BISSON

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