GEMS Winter 2021 | Vol 5 Issue 3

EXECUTIVE NOTES 2

Editor’s Note

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Governor’s Note

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Socials

KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL 6

Int’l Trustee Note

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Partnerships

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ICON

Marina / Jet

DISTRICT UPDATES 10

District Board

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Goals Update

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Projects

DISTRICT EVENTS 14

Past Events

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Upcoming Events

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DCON

Glen A. Wilson / Goldstone

CLUBS & DIVISIONS 21

New Charters

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#kiwinsforyou

KIWI KORNER 24

Awards & Recognition

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Shout Outs

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Newsletter Spotlights

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CONTACT INFO Fountain Valley / Jet

EDITOR’S NOTE Hi kiwis, It’s been a wild time making these newsletters. Thank you for reading and enjoy the highlights from Dec-Feb. You made it through the term! :,) Please send song recs, Jaylynn Cao District Bulletin Editor

GOVERNOR’S GREETING Hello KIWIN’S, The end of the term is approaching in less than two months.

How do you feel? Excited? Sad? Content? Good, oh so good?

Whatever you are feeling, nothing can change the fact that we have accomplished incredible things considering the pandemic. We were still able to host virtual district events such as Fall Rally and Candidates’ Training Conference, both gatherings garnering sizable attendance. Awake-A-Thon, District Convention, and a new district service project are just around the corner. We were also able to add resources and events like KIWIN’S Awareness Month, the Alumni Network Program, the Member Recognition Program, and more.

I will be honest and say I did not know how the term was going to pan out virtually. All I knew was that if any group of people could flourish while distanced, it was KIWIN’S. Our district currently has the highest percentage of paid clubs as well as the highest percentage of paid membership if you compare our numbers to last term’s and this is in relation to every district in Key Club International. I guess we’re just built different. This would not be possible without every single member, officer, and advisor in the community and on behalf of the district board, we thank you.

Stay safe and hydrated, Angela Batoon District Governor

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STAY CONNECTED

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TRUSTEE’S NOTE Hey CNH KIWIN’S, Hope everyone’s doing well, and finishing up the school year strong! I know these months can be very busy, but they can also be so exciting! Special shoutout to all the seniors as they get ready to graduate and move on to the next chapter of their lives!

These last months the International Board has been up to lots of work! February 1, we launched a new campaign with the Thirst Project, called Hydrate for 28! This campaign was one that promoted hydration among Key Clubbers, as well as worked towards ending the global water crisis.

Another project recently released by Key Club International was the Global Leadership Certificate pilot program. This is a program that uses a variety of videos, assessments, resources, and activities to train and educate members on different topics. The pilot course includes activities revolving around civic engagement, strategic vs. tactical leadership, and effective communication! The best part of it all, YOU can be one of the first Key Clubbers to test it out. Make sure to apply using this link: https://kiwanis. formstack.com/forms/key_club_global_leadership_form Key Club International realizes that club meetings look a little different this year, and we want to help make that change as easy as possible. Whether your club is meeting virtually or in person, Key Club International has created ten different meeting kits for you to use! These “kits” include service projects, conversation starters, agendas, and so much more! Be sure to check them out using this link: https://www.keyclub. org/key-club-virtual-meeting-kits/ Lastly, I’d love to see all of you in Orlando, Florida on July 7th-11th! So make sure to be on the lookout for information regarding ICON 2020. Everyone’s invited to attend, and you won’t want to miss it!

Thanks KIWIN’S for all you do. Congratulations to those of you retiring in the next months, I couldn’t be more proud of the work you’ve accomplished this year.

In service & friendship, Emma Brainard International Trustee

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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

PARTNERS

CAUSE PARTNERS & PREFFERED CHARITIES

COLLABORATIVE PARTNERS

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Key Club

INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION JUL 17-21, 2021 / WALT DISNEY RESORT / ORLANDO, FL Join us at the biggest event of the Key Club year! We’ll celebrate the amazing things Key Club members do with students from all around the world.

EVENT PAGE

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WHY ATTEND? *event subject to cancellation due to COVD-19 • • • • • • • • •

Travel to and from International Convention with your district.

Share innovative service project and fundraising ideas.

Listen to amazing speakers.

Learn about service leadership.

Train for your leadership position.

Elect next year’s Key Club International Board.

Discover new charities and organizations you and your club can team up with.

Have fun and make memories that last a lifetime.

See the sites in at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

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DISTRICT UPDATES

WINTER BOARD JAN 9 - 10

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The District Board reunited online for one last board conference to plan the last few months of the term.

BEAR NECESSI-BEES BATTLE JAN 10

The CNH Key Club and KIWIN’S District Boards took a break from their board conferences for a spicy game tournament!

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GOALS UPDATE MEMBERS Membership

Service Hours

1,407 / 2,000

17,968 / 24,000

ATTENDANCE Fall Rally

Awake-A-Thon

District Convention

248

210 / 190

400* *Goal subject to change

FUNDRAISING Pediatric Trauma Program

UNICEF

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$6,730.24 / $7,000

$3,133 / $2,000

DISTRICT PROJECTS Governor’s Project

UNICEF

Major Emphasis

LIVE2LEARN

Minor Emphasis

PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM 13

PAST EVENTS

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CANDIDATE’S TRAINING CONFERENCE 01 / 16 / 21 Over 100 aspiring leaders attended CTC to master the elements of a successful campaign as they joined various workshops to learn about the steps to running for board and to listen to the District Board’s personal experiences.

SECTION 2 AWARDS WORK DAY 01 / 30 / 21 The District Awards and Recognition Committee hosted a work day for members to get started on their Section 2 Awards in different breakout rooms.

SCHOLARSHIP WORK NIGHT 02 / 05 / 21 The District K-Fam Committee hosted a work night where members listened to past scholarship recipients and scholarship judges about application tips and advice.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

MAR 7 / 12AM-3AM

AWAKE-A-THON 16

Raise money for UNICEF at a virtual sleepover with other kiwis, but the challenge is to stay awake!

APR 16-18 / TIMES TBD

DCON 2021

Turn the page for info!

MAR 14 / 11:59PM

MRP DEADLINE Dues-paid members! Apply to the Member Recognition Program to get recognized for your great service this year.

APPLY

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DISTRICT CONVENTION 2021:

SERVICE EVER AFTER District Convention is a weekend-long event where all 9 divisions come together for workshops, electing the new District Executive Board, awards, and SPIRIT!

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EVENT INFO APR 16-18 / TIMES TBD Watch your club’s social media and officers for steps to register!

$15 $20

Early Registration Includes a FREE SHIRT!

Late Registration

CLUB REGISTRATION (OFFICERS)

REGISTRATION TUTORIAL

FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

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CLUBS & DIVISIONS 20

WELCOME TO THE OHANA Welcome our newly chartered clubs to the Ohana!

CHULA VISTA KIWIN’S Emerald Division

MARANATHA KIWIN’S Crystal Division

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#kiwinsforyou Postcards for UNICEF Marina / Jet

Chipotle Fundraiser Glen A. Wilson / Goldstone

Cranes 4 Cancer Diamond Div.

Rose River Memorial Goldstone x D35E/W Key Club

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Love, Kiwi Comic Fairfax / Crystal

Ads for Awareness Turquoise Div. Virtual Slumber Party Edison / Jet

PTP School Supply Drive Fountain Valley / Jet

Hoodies for PTP Jet Div.

Stickers for UNICEF Fairfax / Crystal Conclave + February DCM Emerald Div.

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BLANKS OF THE MONTH DECEMBER CLUB

Glen A. Wilson HS, Goldstone

MEMBER

Devan Truong / La Quinta HS, Jet

OFFICER

Eric Hong / Fountain Valley HS, Jet

SERVICE EVENT

Dreamlab Project / Edison x Marina HS, Jet

JANUARY CLUB

Los Amigos HS, Jet

MEMBER

Joselyne Hernandez / East Bakersfield HS, Ruby

OFFICER

Eulmin Park / Fairfax HS, Jet

SERVICE EVENT

Food Share / Hueneme HS, Turquoise

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MEMBER REC PROGRAM DUE / MAR 14 @11:59 PM ABOUT

GUIDE

AWARDS DRIVE

SECTION 3 AWARDS DUE / APR 16 @DCON

MANUAL

AWARDS & REC OPPORTUNITIES

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SHOUT OUTS! SHOUTOUT TO MY HOMIE EULMIN thank you katy + awards & rec committee for the swaggy member recognition B) RONALD’S GRAPHICS ARE

SUPERIOR

Damon Le best tech chair! shout out to da coolest tech committee for working so hard i love fv board baes Ashley Lam AMAZING publicist DCON Committee + anyone who helped with DCON planning: I LOVE YOUUUUUUU shout out to jet for being the best division no ISABELLA LTG ELECT FOR THE WIN 26

Shout out to @fvkiwins for giving me an excuse to try Bonchon glen a wilson KIWIN’S is my fav club

- serena

shout out to jaylynn the graphics queen tysm for your services tech committee supremacy Congrats naomi for turquoise ltg woohooooo JAYLYNN SUPREMACY Ashley the best president <33 so honored to have you as my kiwi boss + best amiga ty district proj com for planning awake-a-thon its gonna be OUT OF THIS WORLD SHOUTOUT TO JESSICA FOR THE DCON GRIND

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NEWSLETTER SPOTLIGHTS Inspired by CNH Circle K

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CNH Kiwanis

By Debbie Scheibel

CNH Key Club

By Nancy Duong

Marina HS

By Kayla Le

Diamond Div.

By Lesly Caceres

Emerald Div.

By Kelly Im

Goldstone Div.

By Ronald Lu

Jet Div.

By Jessica Nguyen

Sapphire Div.

By Luke Bernard Almeda

Turquoise Div.

By Alyssa Pacheco & Elizabeth Enad

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 ​ Gissel Rubi Ruby LTG kiwins.rubyltg@gmail.com ​ Victoria Morales Sapphire LTG kiwins.sapphireltg@gmail.com Kenneth Ramos kiwins.turquoiseltg@gmail.com

SAY HI!

“

First, think. Second, dream.

Third, believe. And finally, dare.

Walt Disney /