CVHS | KEY CLUB April 2013 Newsletter
Volume I Issue I
A New Beginning What’s Inside? A Word From your Editor
Introducing the New Core Board L.A. Marathon March DCM
DCON at Anaheim Election Results Thanks to the Seniors
Contacts/Dates/Ongoing Projects
A Word From Your Editor
Hello everyone! Welcome to the new Key Club term! I would like to formally introduce myself. I am Marianne Lagasca and I will be your bulletin editor for the 2013-2014 term. I would like to start off by telling you a little bit about myself. I am currently a junior and if you didn’t know my past position was being one of the two historians. It’s just the beginning so I will be a little shaky but don’t you worry. I am still learning and on my way to becoming a bulletin editor you can depend on. The transition from the old board to the new is the most important so please be patient with us. Soon we’ll be ready to show the best we have! My goal is to create a newsletter that everyone will enjoy. I also know that not many members are interested nor read the newsletter so I will come up with ways in order to increase the amount of viewers. This newsletter is a way for the members to stay updated on everything Key Club so hopefully I’ll be able to use my skills to the best of my abilities in order for that to happen. A personal goal of mine is to be able to get to know each and every one of your readers better so if you ever happen to see me, whether it be at a service event or just in the hallways, stop in front of me, give me a smile, and introduce yourself. I enjoyed creating my first ever newsletter for you all and I look forward to create all your future newsletters. Please anticipate for more! Marianne 3
2013-2014 Core Board’s Goals
President
As president, I wish to create a stronger club with increased membership activity. I want members to see why Key Clubbers truly love serving for their community rather than simply completing hours for a medal. Overall, I want our club to grow so it can reach beyond expectations. Let the 2013-2014 term commence! Corliss Kanazawa
Treasurer This new term, I hope to bring as much as I can into Key Club - as much as I've learned and taken from it. While I take on my new responsibility of keeping our club financially stable, I want to increase my dedication as well as my appreciation for other members. As it is my last year in CVHS Key Club , I will try my best to raise as much money as possible for Key Club, PTP & Eliminate and to help others see the great value of our clubbie. Kaitline Cho
Officer VP
Member VP
This new term I really hope I can contribute I want to be able to retain as much more than I have ever before in my last two members as possible and try to keep offices in key club. I hope that I not only do them active; I also wish to lend an my responsibilities properly but also help out our president Corliss Kanazawa as much as ear to the members as well in order possible as well as cooperating with my close to get them to do service and attend friend and co-VP Joshua Lee. I will make sure meetings in a comfortable environto oversee all the other officers and make this ment. year run as smoothly as possible. Joshua Jaeho Lee David Chanju Kim
Secretary I hope with my limited role as secretary that I perform my duties to the benefit of our club. I hope my endeavors equate or possibly exceed those of my predecessors for the overall well-being of our club's reputation. Likewise, I wish my ardor for key club pervades the mindsets of others so that we create an environment that espouses key club spirit! Rosa Kwak
Bulletin Editor As bulletin editor, I want to keep all members updated with the latest and most important news they need to know each month. I want to create a newsletter they can all look forward to each month and enjoy reading it. I also want to gain more readers with each newsletter that comes out. Marianne Lagasca
LA Marathon March 17 | Sunset Blvd. Volunteering for the LA Marathon was perhaps one of the most exhilarating, if not, most interesting, experiences to start the Spring Break off with. Nothing beats waking up at five o’clock in the morning for a fresh start of service (no, really). With several roads closed, most of the volunteers had to follow down a strict, gruesome path of dark and suspicious streets, but the destination was worth it—Sunset Boulevard quickly became Sunrise Boulevard (cue applaud), and in my opinion, one can easily adjust to the thrill of volunteering by simply volunteering at a place with a good view! Whether it was the alluring empty street, or the free complimentary T-shirts, many of the volunteers were already quite satisfied before the runners even came.
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LA Marathon Cont...
We first started off pre-filling the thousands of cups of water hours before the race started, stacking and piling them on top of each other. Stationed at Mile 12, it took a while for the runners to finally reach our spot, but when they did, we were more than eager to hand them their long-awaited drinks (to the point where the adults forced us to stay back and to stop shoving it in the runners’ faces). I personally believe that Mile 12 owes much of its cheering spirit to Key Club, because we went wild and crazy giving the runners their much-deserved support. The best moment of that day was when another fellow Key Clubber, who was running the marathon, suddenly asked the signature question: “KEY CLUBBERS, HOW DO YOU FEEL?!” I still remember the surge of confusion that ran through observers and adults when we did our cheer in the middle of all that hysteria— “Yeah, is that a new trend going around these days?” questioned one man volunteering behind us. While Mile 12 was nearing its end for most runners, the street was literally littered from one end to the other with thousands of crushed and stampeded cups. The LA Marathon was a wonderful volunteering experience because the spirits of the runners epically clashed with the spirits of the Key Clubbers; the colliding result was simply indescribable. I strongly recommend more Key Clubbers to come in on the fun for next year’s marathon.
Article by Sean Gedorio
Photo Credit to Rosa Kwak
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March DCM dcm
March 16 | Dunsmore Park
L-O-V-E! We love our LTG! This month’s DCM may have been a small one but it was one filled with laughter and smiles. Although it was Dia Cabrera’s last DCM as LTG she showed how much spirit she had and continued to work hard through the day. During this small DCM, the D3N starfishes took their time to nominate people who deserved it. These nominations could help a member be possibly recognized and the winners would be announced during DCON. After spending sometime nominating, we took the time to relax and get to know one another by eating some pizza provided by our special friends from La Canada. Dia has been trying to carry on a tradition within our division by using a little something called ‘The Love Box’ where people could anonymously write a special note with a compliment to someone else. With this being Dia’s last DCM many wrote ’I love you’s and ’Thank you’s to show our never ending appreciation for her. We ended on a light note when Dia kept her promise of letting the members have the opportunity to throw water balloons at her. Although this may be her last DCM as LTG, we will never forget the dedication and passion she poured into our division. We could never thank her enough.
Photo Credit to Christine Chang
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DCON 2013 March 22-24 | Anaheim Convention Center
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3 days filled with Key Clubbers from all over California, Nevada, and Hawaii, constant workshops, inspiring speeches, cheering at 7AM, eating junk food at 12AM, the tears of leaving seniors, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. DCON 2013 was a lifetime changing experience for all of the dedicated and spirited members that attended. Upon our day of arrival, all Key Clubbers dressed up in full-out spirit gear to represent their home division. We continued with workshops to help us gain knowledge on how to become a better leader. We also had the very first general session where many divisions fought fiercely in order to gain possession of the spirit stick. On the second day, we dressed in our snazziest business attire and started the only full day of DCON with a healthy breakfast then headed of to our designated rooms in order to have the caucus meeting where we would vote on the next district board. We continued our day with more workshops, one with our guest motivational speaker, Scott Greenberg, and was able to walk through a college EXPO. The second day ended with 2 more general sessions and the popular Governor’s Ball. On the third day, we all woke up knowing this would be the last day. We had our last general session where there were many smiles as divisions cheered for the awards they received. But there were also many tears as this was the day where the new board would be installed. It was a day full of “See you next year”s, “Goodbyes”s, and “I love you”s. We were able to see the powerful impact that Key Club has made not only the graduating class but all others as well. DCON 2013 was an event that shall not be forgotten.
Photo Credit to Ellen Kwon 9
More DCON! Be Prepared for Next Year: 1. Snazzy business attire 2. Governor’s Ball suit and-or dress 3. Toiletries and other necessities 4. LOTS of SPIRIT and CHEER! 5. Ramen and snacks to eat at midnight (don’t forget utensils!) 6. ‘Free Hugs’ signs 7. Lots of face paint and spirit gear 8. Homework you procrastinated on… 9. Tissues for when leaving seniors and the retiring board cry 10. SMILES to keep on your face
Congratulations! Here’s a list of the awards we received because of all the hard work we’ve done! Good job everyone! 1. Achieved Increase Membership 2. Outstanding Kiwanis Family and Foundation 3. Distinguished Single Service (Platinum) 4. Club of the Year 5. Distinguished Club Attire 6. Membership Retention 7. Diamond Distinguished Club 8. Distinguished Club Treasurer: Corliss Kanzawa 9. Distinguished Club President: Kristen Ampig
Introducing the new District Board!
Let’s keep up all the hard and continue on achieving all these awards! Hopefully we can obtain more next year!
L-O-V-E! I love my CNH Bees! 10
Election Results March 27 | Introducing your new board!
Your New Board! President: Corliss Kanazawa Officer VP: David Chanju Kim Member VP: Joshua Jaeho Lee Secretary: Rosa Kwak Treasurer: Kaitline Cho Bulletin Editor: Marianne Lagasca Senior Rep: Josh Seokju Kim Junior Rep: Natalia Emmanuel Sophomore Rep: Andrea Han Publicist: Nancy Haldia and Nivedha Manthala Spirit Chair: Grace Litam Project Chairs: Angela Kwon, Evelyn Boodagians , and John Shin Fundraising Chair: Jemma Kwak Historian: Cole Lauterback and Alyssa Kim Technology Chair: Sean Gedorio Kiwanis Family Chair: Nisha Manthala and Klint Segarra Kiwanis Advisor: Bob Peterson Faculty Advisor: Anne Spink
On March 27, we held the elections in order to decide on the new 2013-2014 board. Many members applied and tried their hardest in order to win the vote of the members. Those applying for core board positions prepared a two-minute speech while noncore board positions prepared a one and a half-minute speech. We were sure many were nervous but we were able to see the dedication each applicant had. It’s a shame that not everyone was able to get a position but we are glad that many took an interest in getting one. We appreciate everyone that applied and put their all into their speeches and caucus sessions. Even if you didn’t get the position you wanted this time around don’t be discouraged! Try out again next year! We hope to see you there! 11
Thanks to the Seniors Dear Seniors, For all the hours you served, for all the cheers you shouted, for all the dedication you put in, and for all you’ve done for Key Club we’d all like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Although this may be a sad farewell this is not the end for you. After graduating, you’ll head off into the real world and begin your new life. You will face many challenges and may want to give up but don’t. All the hard work you put in will always pay off in the end. We all have complete faith in you and know you’ll be successful in the end. However, never forget the friends you made, the lessons you learned, and all the wonderful memories you made during your stay at Crescenta Valley. We’ll miss you a great deal and thank you again! We hope to see you soon! Yours truly, CVHS Key Club
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April Calendar 2013 Sunday
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2 Banking Day
3 Assembly
4 5 Minimum Officer Day and Meeting Open House
6 Hollywood Walk
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8 No School
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11 General Meeting
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18 Officer Meeting
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22 Earth Day
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25 General Meeting
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30 Banking Day
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On Going Projects Can Tabs Collect can tabs for charity. Place your tabs in an envelop or plastic bag, and clearly label it with your name and grade. Every 50 can tabs will equate to 1 hr of service. Recycling When you have collected cans and bottles, recycle them at your local Albertson's. Every $3 earned will equate to 1 hr of service. Articles Write an article about an event you have attended and email it to our bulletin editor at marianne@cvkeyclub.com. Every 2 articles will equate to 1 hour of key club credit. Pictures Email the pictures to either cole@cvkeyclub.com or alyssa@cvkeyclub.com, respectively. A variety of 15 pictures will equate to one hour of key club credit. Videos The length needs to around 1-3 minutes and follow graphic standards. Email it to videos@cvkeyclub.com
March of Dimes/DCM Dragon Faire Special Olympics
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Contact us! President | Corliss Kanazawa Email: Corliss@cvkeyclub.com Number: 818-632-9379 Officer VP | David Kim Email: david@cvkeyclub.com Number: 818-455-2939 Member VP | Jaeho Lee Email: joshlee@cvkeyclub.com Number: 818-935-4428 Secretary | Rosa Kwak Email: rosa@cvkeyclub.com Number: 541-579-1055 Treasurer | Kaitline Cho Email: kaitline@cvkeyclub.com Number: 818-640-5476 Bulletin Editor | Marianne Lagasca Email: Marianne@cvkeyclub.com Number: 818-726-3339
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