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TABLE OF CONTENTS CRYSTAL DIVISION NEWSLETTER • 2019-2020 • ISSUE 5 • AUGUST 2019
The Monthly Message August Events Recap Upcoming Events Key Leader Club Rush Featured August Club Featured August Officer & Member Divisional Goal Tracker & Pins Sale Directory
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THE MONTHLY MESSAGE Want to learn more about CNH KIWIN’S and what we do? Stay tuned every month for The Monthly Message!
What is the Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF)?
Youth Opportunities Fund The YOF is an endowed fund of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund which provides grants to Key Club and Key Club members for scholarships and service opportunities. Application deadline: October 15th at 11:59 pm, EST.
What is the Key Club International (KCI) Major Emphasis?
“Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” While CNH KIWIN’S Key Club’s Major Emphasis is Live2Learn, Key Club International focuses on “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” At Key Club International’s first convention in 1946, the organization was challenged to create a program to bring together every Key Club member to focus on making a global impact. That challenge resulted in the creation of the Major Emphasis Program (MEP): “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” To fulfill the MEP, Key Club International serves children in many ways. By working with Key Club International’s preferred charities, Key Clubs serve children by aiding other organizations committed to serving children.
Who are Key Club International’s Preferred Charities?
Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) CMN Hospitals is a nonprofit organization that raises money to benefit hospitalized kids while increasing awareness of its member hospitals. Key Club participates with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by sponsoring fundraising events or participating in service projects at the more than 170 children’s hospitals affiliated with CMN Hospitals.
March of Dimes Every day, 72 babies die due to preterm birth complications. All year long, YOU can make a difference for all babies. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Since 1978, Key Clubs have been making a difference for babies everywhere. Key Club members raise thousands of dollars annually through various programs, including collecting change, holding dances and taking part in March of Dimes’ signature event, March for Babies.
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THE MONTHLY MESSAGE UNICEF
Thirst Project
UNICEF, the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children, works with other United Nations bodies, governments and non-governmental organizations to assist in children’s needs through community-based services in primary health care, basic education, and safe water and sanitation in more than 150 developing countries. Since 1994, Key Club has been Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF and over the years has raised nearly $5 million for iodine deficiency programs worldwide and HIV and AIDS programs in Kenya and Swaziland.
While CNH KIWIN’S Key Club’s Major Emphasis is Live2Learn, Key Club International focuses on “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” At Key Club International’s first convention in 1946, the organization was challenged to create a program to bring together every Key Club member to focus on making a global impact. That challenge resulted in the creation of the Major Emphasis Program (MEP): “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” To fulfill the MEP, Key Club International serves children in many ways. By working with Key Club International’s preferred charities, Key Clubs serve children by aiding other organizations committed to serving children.
Who are Key Club International’s Vision Sponsors & Co-Sponsors?
Nickelodeon Nickelodeon joined the Kiwanis family as a 2013 Vision Partner of Kiwanis International with a focus on its Big Help initiative, which addresses issues in service, education, the environment and health.
The U.S. Army The U.S. Army empowers tomorrow’s leaders by offering advanced schooling for today’s top careers. Not only that, programs like the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and March2Success.com allow students to go to college debt free and excel in the classroom with helpful academic resources.
Squads Abroad
Squads Abroad is a program of Cross-Cultural Solutions (CCS), the world's leading expert in international volunteering. Since 1995, CCS has empowered more than 35,000 volunteers to improve child health and educational outcomes around the world.
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Landscape Structures
Landscape Structures (LSI) has joined Kiwanis International as a vision partner to bring play to communities across the globe. LSI is proud to provide high-quality commercial playground equipment and planning consultation services that reflect the high degree of integrity that Kiwanis clubs expect.
Up With People Up with People strives to develop a sense of social responsibility in their participants through hands on community service. SerThe U.S. Army empowers tomorrow’s leaders by offering advanced schooling for today’s top careers. Not only that, programs like the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and March2Success.com allow students to go to college debt free and excel in the classroom with helpful academic resources Service projects are integrated into each city visited during the semester. By volunteering to meet the specific needs of each community, participants develop insight into how different cultures address social and political challenges.
Want to learn more? Watch out for our next edition of The Monthly Message!
AUGUST EVENTS RECAP
Beach Palooza
August 10th | Muscle Beach | 11 am - 3:30 pm “This year was my first time going to a KIWIN’S Beach Palooza and I can definitely say that I wish I had come in the previous years. I had a lot of fun bonding with the members from my school, as well as my division. I really like how we had a scavenger hunt, which indirectly was a beach clean up, which is something I really enjoy doing. It was a great way for me to end my summer and start the new school year. It was the start of my new term and I was able to bring my members to experience another KIWIN’S event. Beach Palooza this year gave me a glimpse of the success we, as a division, will be experiencing during Fall Rally.” — Sarah Ruangkittikul, Bravo High School KIWIN’S President
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AUGUST EVENTS RECAP
Culver City Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast August 24/25th | Veteran’s Park | 8 - 11 am
“I genuinely enjoyed attending this event! A few of the things we did in the beginning included: setting up the stand and decorating posters to advertise. Since we were there early, we got to eat some pancakes as well. My main task was to serve drinks to the people that bought something. A good thing was that all the profits we made went to charity! Overall, I really thought this was a cool event to take part in, due to being able to eat pancakes, meet new people, and go on some of the rides at the fair after the event was over.” — Trish Pham, Fairfax High School KIWIN’S Member
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AUGUST EVENTS RECAP
Officer Training Conference & August DCM August 31st | Palisades Charter High School | 2 - 4 pm A letter from Naomi Tanaka, Emerald Lieutenant Governor! Hey Crystal Cuties! I’m Naomi Tanaka, the Emerald Division Lieutenant Governor, and I recently met some of you guys at the Crystal OTC! Before anything, I just want to say how amazing you all are! You were all so engaged and great listeners. I had such a fantastic time at Crystal’s OTC! All the workshops were well organized and very informative. Alexandra did an amazing job, especially under the circumstances, and I hope you all learned some information about your position and/or KIWIN’S as a whole! Thank you all for having me! Emerald Division sends a big hug to you all, and we can’t wait to see you guys at Fall Rally South!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
DCM Divisional Council Meeting
Attention new and returning KIWIN’S members! The September Divisional Council Meeting is coming up!
Sunday, Sept 15th • 1 - 3 pm
Pan Pacific Park
(7600 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036) Meet new friends, play fun games, and earn service hours by making dog toys for shelter dogs!
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• Bring old t-shirts and scissors to make the dog toys!
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September Divisional Service Event Come join us at the Heal the Bay Coastal Clean-Up!
Heal the Bay
Coastal Clean-Up
Saturday, September 21 • 9 am - 12 pm Ballona Creek by Sepulveda Blvd Tell your presidents if you would like to attend!
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KEY LEADER
WHAT IS KEY LEADER? An exciting, weekend-long retreat where students can develop their leadership skills and build new friendships through workshops, team-building activities, and more.
Camp Cedar Glen
October 18-20th
Northern California
November 15-17th
Original Cost: $250
But, fear no more:
• The first 1,000 applicants receive $25 off! • Los Angeles Kiwanis will cover $175 of any Crystal member’s fee!
New Cost: $75 Also, FREE transportation to the October Key Leader! Interested in attending?
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Talk with your President or the Crystal Lieutenant Governor Alexandra Aladham as soon as possible!
CLUB RUSH
ARE YOU PREPARING FOR YOUR SCHOOL’S CLUB RUSH?
are some KEY PREPARE • Make cute posters and a trifold for your booth • Bring candy or sweets (if your school allows it) • Print out sign-up sheets and flyers
THE DAY OF • Wear KIWIN’S Clothes • Show enthusiasm!! • Pass out flyers all around your school • Talk about your club’s first meeting • Communicate with potential members • Hand out raffle tickets for students to win a prize at the first meeting
FIRST MEETING • Advertise, advertise, advertise!! • Post on social media and send out messages • Bring your friends • Give a presentation on KIWIN’S and what we do • Select a winning raffle ticket • Hand out member applications
Need more help? Check out the Club Rush Google Drive in the Crystal Linktree!
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FEATURED AUGUST CLUB
Club of the Month Francisco Bravo Medical Magnet High School KIWIN’S
Keep up the COOL work! Here is Bravo HS KIWIN’S at events this past month!
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FEATURED OFFICER
Officer Officer of of the the Month Month CONGRATULATIONS Eleora Salvador! LACES KIWIN’S Secretary
FEATURED MEMBER
Member Member of of the the Month Month CONGRATULATIONS Nikki Johnson! Palisades Charter High School KIWIN’S Member Featured Club, Officer, & Member are chosen every month! Encourage your members to be active in order to become one of next month’s FEATURED WINNERS!
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DIVISIONAL GOAL TRACKER MEMBERSHIP Pending until school begins...
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SERVICE HOURS 82/60 total hours per month
137%
FALL RALLY SOUTH
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Pending... DCON 2020
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Pending... MINOR EMPHASIS: PTP $514/$2800 in total
18%
GOVERNOR’S PROJECT: THIRST PROJECT $0/$900 in total
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As a Crystal member, YOU play an important role in achieving our divisional goals! Make sure to keep up the amazing work and continue to help our division serve the communities around us!
PINS SALE Interested in Buying? Contact our Divisional Treasurer: Ogechi Onyenechehe ogonyeneche2012@gmail.com
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Only $1! What a steal!
Do you want to represent your division all day long? Buy a Crystal pin! All money goes towards supporting Crystal!
DIRECTORY Alexandra Aladham Crystal Lieutenant Governor kiwins.crystalltg@gmail.com @alexandraaladham
Sarah Ruangkittikul BRAVO KIWIN’S President sarahruangkittikul@gmail.com @_ilikenoodles_
Enkhjin Gansukh Fairfax KIWIN’S President itsenkhjin@gmail.com @enxhjin
Irene Pyo LACES KIWIN’S President girenepyo@gmail.com @irenepyo
Sarah Trabish Palisades KIWIN’S President sarah.trabish@gmail.com @sarahtrabish
Jade Mendez University HS KIWIN’S President htttpl.j.j@icloud.com
DIVISIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM Urmi Queen Executive Assistant urmiqueen8@gmail.com @urmiaraqueen Ashley Chang Divisional Co-Spirit Chair duckshley@gmail.com @berrybien Nikki Johnson Divisional Co-Spirit Chair niknak397@gmail.com @_.nikkijohnson._ Eulmin Park Divisional Bulletin Editor eulminpark03@gmail.com @thebestmin Ogechi Onyenechehe Divisional Treasurer ogonyeneche2012@gmail.com @o.ogechii Spencer Kellen Divisional Co-Media Correspondent spencerkellen@icloud.com @spencer_kellen Alexis Garcia Divisional Co-Media Correspondent 19alexismg@gmail.com @allexissmariie
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for chilling with us CRYSTAL KIWIN’S 2019-20 • DESIGNED BY EULMIN P.