Crimson Connection

Crimson Connection Connection Crimson october 2019 | issue 7 | volume 8 | region 12 | division 3n

What's Inside: One Club, One Huge Impact Library Craft Prep

contents

01 table of contents

10 one club, one huge impact

02 a letter from your editor/meeting info

11 library craft prep

03-05 contact info 06 a letter from your president

14 major emphasis project

07 a letter from your LTG

15 riddle of the month and

08 october service project 09 key clubber of the month

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12-13 calendar

contributors 16 closing

A letter from your Editor: Hey guys! On to the second grading period! I hope we all start off on top of our game and get those hours in as soon as possible! Make sure you're on the lookout for upcoming events and our next meeting!! And remember to contact us if you see any volunteer opportunities nearby!Â

Yours in service, Saher Khan

Next Meeting Info: < November 4th > Morning and Afternoon in the Teaching Theater 02

Contact info: info: Contact woods' officers

AARTHI ANNAMALAI PRESIDENT (281)250-0634 annamalaiaarthi @gmail.com RUHI MUKHERJEE SECRETARY (832)257-0300 Ruhmuk @gmail.com

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RYAN PARAPPURAM VICE PRESIDENT (832)797-0743 Rparappuram @gmail.com FRANKLIN HUNG JUNIOR SECRETARY (832)257-3417 Franklinhungzongyu @gmail.com

SAMANTHA STETLER SOCIAL MEDIA REP (832)732-0586 Samanthastetler @yahoo.com

ELLA WAGLEY EVENT COORDINATOR (832)963-0746 Ella.wagley @gmail.com

SYDNEY LAGARD REP COORDINATOR (832)998-4913 Sydneylag252 @gmail.com

SAHER KHAN EDITOR (832)745-8199 saherkhan0220 @gmail.com

LETIZIA FAZZINI CO-WEBMASTER (316)854-7601 Letizia.fazzini.tx @gmail.com

KHIEM NYGUYEN CO-WEBMASTER (832)349-0729 kevin314pi @gmail.com

Contact info: info: Contact woods' officers

MELODY NGUYEN HISTORIAN (346)2015-1251 Melbmn @gmail.com

ARCHIT JUNNARKAR TREASURER (73)540-5459 Architsj22 @gmail.com

KIRAN KHAN BUILDERS CLUB REP COORDINATOR (832)855-5157 Kirankhan0405 @gmail.com

RAJ PATEL LIEUENANT GOVERNOR (832)766-2542 Raj.pat790 @gmail.com

Key Club Pledge

I PLEDGE, ON MY HONOR, TO UPHOLD THE OBJECTS OF KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL; TO BUILD MY HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITY; TO SERVE MY NATION AND GOD; AND COMBAT ALL FORCES WHICH TEND TO UNDERMINE THESE INSTITUTIONS.

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Contact info: info: Contact district officers

ASHNA PATEL DISTRICT GOVERNOR governor @tokeyclub.com

KAREENA PATEL DISTRICT SECRETARY secretary @tokeyclub.com

KATHERINE CHAO DISTRICT TREASURER treasurer @tokeyclub.com

VIVIAN THAI DISTRICT EDITOR editor @tokeyclub.com

DILLION GRISHAM CONVENTION LIASON cl @tokeyclub.com

RAJ PATEL DIVISION 3N LTG ltg3n @tokeyclub.com

LACEY THOMAS DISTRICT TECH PRODUCER techproducer @tokeyclub.com

Regional Advisor: Judy Pomorski judy.pomorski@gmail.com

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A letter letter from from your your A President President Hello Key Clubbers!

This past month so much has happened. First off, all membership forms were due and t-shirts have been ordered! You’ll be receiving them at the beginning of December!!Second, the reps and officers attended the annual regional training conference. Here, everyone was given the chance to learn more about the divisional affairs and each officer was given a thorough instruction of their job description. Lastly, our club took part in the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF project this year!

We raised a lot of money and can’t wait to see how much funds we raise from the upcoming dodgeball tournament! Our next meeting will be on November 4th! I hope to see you there!

Yours in Service, Aarthi Annamalai

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A Letter Letter from from your your LTG LTG A Hey 3N!

It's almost surreal to me that it has been 6 months since I sent out my first email introducing myself to you all. How we have grown, adapted, overcome, and dominated is astounding to me. Little did I know that halfway through my term, we would still be a mean volunteering machine! The presidents have been telling me about the amazing things that each club is doing, and I am extremely proud of all of you. If you remember my last update, or the last time we spoke at our RTC, I think you will recall Operation Barbershop. I promised that if we raised $5,000 as a division, I would shave my head at the next DCM. Unfortunately, we came up about $2,000 short. However, I understand that everyone is focusing on getting dues and members in right now, so I'll offer this as another opportunity. If we as a division raise $10,000 (including the funds raised in October) before Christmas, I PROMISE that I will shave my head. This will definitely be your last opportunity to bring public humiliation upon me, so plan accordingly. With that in mind, keep striving for greatness. Keep the pedal to the floor, and make the most out of these next 6 months. If you are interested in running for LTG, please contact me at rajpatelkci@gmail.com. Thank you guys so much for doing everything you do, and let's make this month the greatest in the history of the division.

Yours in Service, Raj Patel

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October Service Project

With Halloween fast approaching, our outstanding Cy Woods Key Clubbers came together to dress up and decorate some lollipops! Prepped with a variety of markers, yarn, and a positive attitude, our members drew on various faces onto a kleenex which encompassed each lollipop. Once completed, we packaged our spooky and fun lollipops to be sent to the nearby Texas Children's hospital with the intention of bringing smiles and laughter into the lives of those who could not spend this Halloween going door to door.

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Key Clubber Clubber of of the the Key Month Month

Key Club plays a huge role in my day to day life. It gives me opportunities to lead and serve my community to help it grow, while also helping me grow as well. I have met so many amazing people through Key Club that share the same values and we help build each other up through our service.

Key Club has also given me the opportunity to help the middle schoolers with Builders Club. Through this leadership role, I can help these future Key Clubbers build essential life skills and be there for them during their time in middle school. I am very happy to be Key Clubber of the month and to continue to grow and lead in service.

-Bianca Ortega

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One Club, One Huge Impact Key Club members completing the October service project during the morning meeting. - Katie Phan

I believe that Key Club brings out the good in everyone. It’s a club that sponsors joy and happiness in not just volunteers, but the people volunteers help. I know Key Club is not like other extracurricular activities like band, orchestra, or art, but it requires just as much work. It inspires me to get out of bed and do something with my life no matter how big or small. Just washing windows or mopping floors at a local food bank could help someone. Key Club has taught me to be grateful for the things I have and for the things I could give. I think that selflessness is the most admirable quality in someone.

I’ve been taught to treat everyone I meet and everyone that comes in and out of my life with kindness. My dad would always tell me “kindness is the cure to everything”. Key club has helped me nurture that skill and spread it to other people. Volunteering is a part of my everyday life in that it helps me become a better person. Though doing concessions and managing elementary school booths are not the most life fulfilling, it still helps the community. You could be helping a busy single mom working a full-time job and trying to be a part of her child’s school. Bringing joy and love in the community is the key.

Key Club has also impacted my teamwork skills, as well as leadership skills. I’ve always been the type of person to just work alone and not depend on other people because I always thought they’d let me down. I learned to trust other people and that they are capable of following through. As a child, I was painfully shy and speaking to people terrified me. As I got older, I felt like I went into a shell again and then I joined Key Club. It was this massive club with so many people in the room. I’ve met some of my best friends today and it’s all thanks to Key Club. I would work with these people for 25 service hours a semester and it brought me closer to them. Day to day, I think about how my life would be so different without my friends who I just made in Key Club. They all have different personalities, but somehow they’re all the same. They’re kind, smart, funny, and possibly the future leaders of tomorrow.

Just waking up early and getting out of bed is a struggle for me personally. The thought of volunteering makes me excited to start the day. Although early morning soccer concessions aren't my favorite, I get to meet so many different people. I’ve heard several accents and seen different nationalities all the time. Helping out at dog shelters are probably my favorite thing to do. Just seeing dogs makes me so happy and it reminds me how lucky I am to be able to volunteer to help these adorable animals. Key Club will continue to inspire me and tell me to always choose joy and happiness over selfish acts.

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Library Craft Prep Children participating in various computer activities with the guidance of Key Club members at Lone Star Library. - Audrey Knoll

I have participated in several service events since the beginning of the school year, but my favorite so far is definitely Library Craft Prep at Lonestar. I loved participating in this event because it was fun and rewarding, without being strenuous and complicated. This event is easy to engage in because it is simple and enjoyable.

The reason that I chose to become involved in this event is because one of my friends had participated in the event in the past and had nothing but wonderful things to say about it. She could not stop talking about how she loved interacting with the kids and how it “de-stressed” her to organize and regulate the library, so I decided I should give it a try. A couple of my friends and I arrived at Lonestar and were immediately given assignments to complete. The first of which was to decorate paper butterflies that were later going to be used for kids to hang up on the walls. The second activity was to wrap cardboard rolls with aluminum foil for a craft the following week. The third activity was to take the plastic wrapping off of stamps and place them in plastic bags for little kids to use. These activities were very calm and relaxing, which was nice after a long day of school. One of the benefits of these activities was that I could talk with others and form relationships with people that had the same interests as I did. It was nice to make new friends while still being productive.

After preparing the crafts for the kids, we were given a list of books that hadn’t been checked out in over two years that we needed to pull from the shelves so that their condition could be checked. Then we got a cart and went to work. We matched the books on the list to books on the shelf, evaluated their status, and placed them on the cart.

When we finished, we brought the cart to the library workers and started organizing the books, making sure they were pulled forward and in the correct order. I enjoyed this because it was very satisfying to ensure that everything was in order and was ready for the next day. Another part of this event was interacting with the little kids that were enjoying their time at the library. Whether it was sitting down with them, reading a book to them, playing a game, coloring, or just simply checking up on them, it was fun to collaborate with the little kids and see them smile.

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Calendar Calendar

Member Events

Socials and Meetings

Fundraiser

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Calendar Calendar 05-06 Dyess Park Concessions Sell food and drinks to park visitors, help with set up and tear down of the stand

07 General Meeting Welcome members and pass out UNICEF Trick-or-Treat boxes

09 Spillane Cross Country Meet Help facilitate the meet by handling scores and tearing down the set up

10-13 Italian Festival Help facilitate the meet by promoting the Center, engaging people that stop by, and showcasing all the different classes and events available

12-13 Dyess Park Concessions Sell food and drinks to park visitors, help with set up and tear down of the stand

19 Run for Heroes Help facilitate the Run by managing the water tables, directing the runners, and helping vendors

19-20 Dyess Park Concessions Sell food and drinks to park visitors, help with set up and tear down of the stand

21 General Meeting Welcome members and complete our October Service Project

26-27 Dyess Park Concessions Sell food and drinks to park visitors, help with set up and tear down of the stand

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Major Emphasis Project THE ELIMINATE PROJECT WORKS TO GIVE VACCINES TO ELIMINATE MATERNAL AND NEONATAL TETANUS WHICH KILLS WOMEN AND NEWBORN BABIES

MARCH OF DIMES WORKS TO END PREMATURE BIRTH AND OTHER PROBLEMS THAT THREATEN BABIES.

CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK WORKS TO INCREASE FUNDS AND AWARENESS FOR PRIMARY CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS AND OTHER CHILDREN’S HOSPITALS

THE THIRST PROJECT WORKS TO BRING SAFE DRINKING WATER TO COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD WHERE IT IS NOT IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE.

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Riddle of of the the Month Month Riddle A zombie, a mummy, and a ghost bought a house. It has all of the usual rooms except for one. What room wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t you find?

Contributors Saher Khan Aarthi Annamalai Raj Patel Bianca Ortega Katie Phan Audrey Knoll

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r r o o f f s s k k n n a a h h T T ! ! g g n n i i d d a a e e R R Stay on top of your hours and make sure to submit your answer to the Riddle of the Month!

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