Banana Bulletin: Division 13 North Newsletter | November 2022

GOOBLE GOOBLE DIVISION 13 NORTH GREEN MONKEYS?!!?

I am Lauren Trinity Uy and I proudly serve as Division 13 North’s Division News Editor (DNE) for the ‘22-’23 term :D I would like to formally welcome all readers to the BANANA BULLETIN! I am extremely ecstatic to be publishing the fifth issue of the BANANA BULLETIN! This past month has been amazingggg and crazy but I am so very thankful for my publicity committee, without my amazing committee this newsletter wouldn’t have been possible . In addition, I would love to address all the growth that I have witnessed within all of the clubs in our division. I am so proud of each and everyone of you all.

I CAN’T BELIEVE FRS HAS ALREADY SWUNG PAST US! And it is bananas that we won that spirit stick. I am so proud of each and every member in our division for working so hard. All the spirit sessions and late nights are all worth it at the end. Keep up all the hard work Division 13 North!

Lastly with all the hard work I have seen behind the scenes for our division, I would just like to commend all clubs and all officers for working so hard this past month. Everyone continues to improve and help our Division each and every day. Know that your hard work is seen and to KEEP IT UP :))

With that being said, thank you so much for reading this term’s fifth issue of BANANA BULLETIN! I hope you readers enjoy it!

Swingin’ for Service,

Division 13 North News Editor ‘22-’23

WHAT’S SWINGING DIVISION 13 NORTH!!

Who won that spirit stick?! WE WON THAT SPIRIT STICK!! That’s right, Division 13 North went to Fall Rally South and came back with one stick added to our collection. I am so so grateful for every member in attendance for any of our RTC or FRS spirit sessions, Region Training Conference, or Fall Rally South! Many people think the spirit aspect of Key Club is silly, but I am so happy that many of you guys found fun out of it and were able to come together as a division to win that spirit stick!

Other than that… as we inch closer and closer to the end of term, even closer to DCON, as a division we must elect our new Lieutenant Governor for the 2023-2024 term. As Lieutenant Governor, not only was I able to service back to the division that fostered my own leadership and sense of acceptance, but I was also given unique and valuable opportunities like attending International Convention at our country’s capital in D.C. If you have any questions about being Lieutenant Governor, please feel free to ask me because I am more than happy to help! Please also be on the lookout for any interest forms and major events like Candidate Training Conference on our Instagram.

Other than that, I am beyond excited to be so much closer to our service goal of 5000 hours. We are currently a few over 4300 meaning 700 left to go! As you know, we have already accomplished our $4000 fundraising goal to the Pediatric Trauma Program so reaching out service hour goal would make me and the rest of our Division Leadership Team overjoyed.

Thank you so much for being YOU, Division 13 North.

Swinging with Service, Kai Noah Jugo

Swingin’ for Service,

Jensen Lauti Jacob Arce

GOBBLE GOBBLE GREEN MONKEYS !

it’s that holiday season again ! grab your onesie, get that hot chocolate, and watch some cool movies … is what i would say if you weren’t in key club. but you know the deal , GET THAT SERVICE GRIND ON ! during the holidays , many of us forget the privilege we have to go home , and eat huge meals with the ones we love . however, during the break , i challenge each and every one of you to take one day out of your break to help others in need . it can be with the numerous service events key club will hold , or just on your own ! i guarantee that you will get more happiness knowing that you can give others a christmas or thanksgiving, some things that we all didn’t have to think twice about.

while school settles down in time for the holidays, please make sure to stay healthy and to not let those grades slip ! we are almost there to having a good break , don’t give up yet :D if you need any help on school or other duties , there’s always helping hands everywhere for you (even me!). let’s not hesitate to use them !

to keep it short and sweet i’ll end it here , but HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SERVIN’ SOON !!

GOOD DAY DIVISION 13 NORTH

What an eventful past few weeks it has been Division 13 North!!! Thank you to everyone that attended spirit sessions and FRS, it warms my heart seeing you all get so involved. Truly what a wonderful way to experience my final FRS… ANYWAYS, YAY SO MANY FUN EVENTS THESE NEXT FEW WEEKS. Keep in touch we’ve got a lot in store. There’s more to key club then just Fall Rally and spirit and to any new members I encourage you to stick around!

Think about like winter fits you could wear to future events, you would look so swag!!! R8 Potluck ooh yummy yummy foods!!!!!

Ice Skating fundraisers even!?!? Far too much be ready Division 13 North thank you for reading !!!

DONT FALL FOR ME NOW, FALL RALLY SOUTH JUST PASSED!!!

thank you so much everyone for STICK-ing with us. It is because of your hard work that we won that SPIRIT STICK at FRS!!! Another huge thank you to spirit team for working so hard for us this spirit season and I hope you all made lasting memories this year at FRS. Coming up this following month of December, I HIGHLY HIGHYLY encourage you guys to to CTC (candidate training conference) which is a requirement to attend if you are interested in running for Lieutenant Governor. I also HIGHLY encourage general members tk be judges during Conclave. If you have any questions or doubts please do not be afraid to contact me!! L-O-V-E I love my D-I-V <3

In the past month, Division 13 North hosted our annual October DCM where members were able to hear about club updates, division updates, and more! We also hosted many spirit sessions leading up to RTC and FRS accumulating many members to fall in love with Key Club this fall.

Division 13 North clubs also kept members engaged during November like Cerritos Key Club’s Chinese School Festival service event as well as Norwalk Key Club’s Krak Boba fundraiser.

This month, we were able to raise over 1000+ hours alone. We are getting so much closer to our 5000 service hours goal! Keep it up, Green Monkeys!

Emily Nunez Historian |Downey

In the month of October, Downey Key Club collaborated with Youth Voters Club and held an event that revolved around the bond measure, Measure K. Measure K is a bond measure to renovate Downey district 13 elementary schools. Renovations include removal of bungalows and fresh painting. This event took place on October 22nd around the city of Downey from 8-12pm. At this event, members were told to knock on doors and hand out pamphlets regarding the measure, in order to encourage votes. Students from Downey High School were led by Jordan Curiel, an active advocate for Measure K. Downey Key Club had some members participate and were excited to be advocates of a student lead campaign day that will improve their community!

Nightmare DCM Before where, Division 13 North saw an abundance creating cute halloween From fun icebreakers business to recognition October DCM was

Franci Chang President |Gahr

Before RTC took place at Don Knabe Regional Park on October 22nd North held October DCM! Seeing all the costumes had me in awe. I abundance of new faces & great spirits. Moreover, we participated in halloween masks for kids while networking with each other throughout. icebreakers like the wind blows to club updates to new business and old recognition to service projects and so much more, the ambiance of truly spooky!

Jesus Frausto General Member |Mayfair

My name is Jesus Frausto and I’m a returning member of Mayfair Key Club. On October 14th, 2022 our Division held our 2nd RTC Spirit Session of the term, at Bellflower Kiwanis Hall. We had over 60 members that attended from different schools ready to practice even more on the cheers we've done already. We started the spirit session with some introductions and a game of Poncho for the icebreakers. After the ice breaker, we all split up into 4 groups. One group perfected the 1 cheer and started the 2nd and the other three groups started learning the 1st cheer. Towards the end of the spirit session we all got back into one huge group and performed the cheers together. Then we all stood together for one last time to take our division photo. In my personal opinion I felt that the second spirit went amazingly well, from the icebreakers to our one big group cheer. I am excited and can not wait for RTC and FRS!!

Key Club provides its members with opportunities to serve their Key Club, you have the opportunity to help out at local shelters, You earn service hours at these events for other clubs and for your

Key Club is more than just service! charities, like the Pediatric accidents by training in the pediatric Project, which uses its funds to

Key Club opens the door for you to meet new people from all around, schools to Key Clubbers from all across the country! You have the friends at social events such as DIvision Council Meetings (DCMs), Did someone say spirit! That’s Mountain where members from spirit battles! It is a really cool perform their cheers, and meet

Key Club opens the door for leadership opportunities, ranging from the way up internationally! By running for these positions, you showcase your dedication and involvement in your community,

Key Club is so much more than just service! From scholarship opportunities, offers members so many new and exciting opportunities and resources Key Club? Contact your home club to learn how to become an

community! As a member of shelters, parks, beaches, and more! your college applications! service! We also raise funds and awareness for our preferred Pediatric Trauma Program, which helps reduce children-involved pediatric trauma and injury prevention, as well as the Eliminate to combat maternal and neonatal tetanus. around, ranging from nearby the opportunity to make new (DCMs), training conferences, Fall That’s right! Every year, CNH holds Fall Rally South at Six Flags Magic from all over the district can meet each other and participate in cool opportunity as Key Clubbers dress in their division spirit gear, meet new people from across the district! from club officer positions all you have the opportunity to community, all while improving your opportunities, to strong applications and/or resumes, Key Club resources as you journey throughout high school! Ready to join official member!

Looking for a way to BEEcome more involved in Key Club? Now is YOUR chance! Key Club offers an array of leadership opportunities on the club, division, district, and international level! It’s now time for YOUtodemonstratethecorevalue ofleadership!

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ARTESIA | ALYSSAH PATTERSON

This month, we attended events and plan on attending more in the future.. In addition, we will continue to grow our club.

Heyyy Division 13 North! BKC swung into November by participating in D13N’s Fall Rally South Spirit sessions where members got to learn the cheers that won us that FRS SPIRIT STICK!! BKC had a ton of fun at frs going on rides and being competing in the spirit rally one last time with our seniors BKC had a general meeting this month recognizing Noemi Gonzalez and Vyanna Mam and Justin Arizmendi as our officer of the month for all the hard work they do. I hope you all have a great november dcm!!

This month, we attended events and plan on attending more in the future.. In addition, we will continue to grow our club.

DOWNEY | ARMANDO RAMIREZ

This month, we attended events and plan on attending more in the future.. In addition, we will continue to grow our club.

helloooo division 13 north!

my name is franci chang and i thankfully serve as gahr key club’s president! this past month, our club held our 7th general meeting of the term where we discussed old business, new business, fally rally south process, and upcoming events. from spirit sessions to cheering our hearts out; despite the busy month, we powered through that. in other words; damn fall rally was crazy… it was like finishing another chapter of my key club journey. i have so much to express but i’ll save that for banquet. i’m beyond proud and thankful to the entirety of our division. especially to the kiwanis members and advisors for dedicating days, for this event to be possible. to everyone, thank you for making the senior’s final fall rally as memorable as it is. proud to say “four sticks on us.” now onto service! service wise, gahr key club has held a tutu-making service event where members handmade tutus as spirit gear for frs! furthermore, we have an upcoming sandwich-making & food drive for the homeless shelter where all info is posted in our graphic. all are welcome to participate! that’s it from me & have a fun dcm.

JOHN GLENN | STANY HERNANDEZ

This month, we attended events and plan on attending more in the future.. In addition, we will continue to grow our club.

BELLFLOWER| ELIZE DIZON

CERRITOS |JONATHAN GUERRERO

GAHR | FRANCI CHANG

WHATS BUZZING 13N my name is annalise ith and i serve as lakewood key clubs president! For the month of october lakewood key club focused primarily on committee applications and finding new officers! we have FINALLY found new officers and committee members and i am hoping they all do well for the rest of the term. i am so glad we finally WON THAT FRS STICK and I cannot wait to see what is in store for the rest of our time here. i hope for everyone a great term and thank you for making fall rally a success. thank you!

JENSEN LAUTI | MAYFAIR

what’s swinging division 13 north! i hope everyone has had a TERRIFIC november filled with joy, SPIRIT, and PUMPKINS! mayfair enjoyed their november with a PRE-FALL service event where members made monkey headbands and sold them for PTP ! division 13 northers wore our monkey headbands all across six flags. And but of course, we also had FALL RALLY SOUTH with a total of 38 members as well as our lovey MR.NGUYEN AS OUR CHAPERONE ! let’s not forget that mayfair is also hosting a fallstivities fundraiser : filled with pumpkin carving, and various thanksgiving themed mini games , come on out and you are bound to have some fun.

MARIAM JABER | NORWALK

This month, we attended events and plan on attending more in the future.. In addition, we will continue to grow our club. This month, we attended events and plan on attending more in the future.. In addition, we will continue to grow our club.

DEVON CARRIERE| SOMERSET

This month, we attended events and plan on attending more in the future.. In addition, we will continue to grow our club.

RICARDO RODRIGUEZ | ST. JOHN BOSCO SOPHIA VELONZA| ST. JOSEPH

What’s good Division 13 North?! My name is Sophia Velonza and I proudly serve as SJ’s president for the 22-23 term. The month of November was a great opportunity for us to keep building our club. A few of our members went to FRS and had an amazing time! We currently have a Thanksgiving Food Drive going on. Members can donate non perishable food items and receive hours. These items are then given to a food house and given to those in need. We have lots more to look forward to next month. I hope you’re all having a great DCM!

MIRANDA PELAYO| WARREN

warren key club had a BLAST at fall rally! we had more attendees than usual, and spent a lot of time riding rollercoasters and having so much fun. we also participated in local events in downey, such as the dia de los muertos festival and a trunks and treats event at a local elementary school! we also collaborated with downey high school key club and downey asb to help raise awareness for measure k and the benefits it has on our community

Any member, officer, club, and/or advisor you think has been especially outstanding? Was there a service project that turned out really well? Any unique fundraiser you attended that contributed to our division’s fundraising goal? Tell us about it and maybe the person or event will get recognition!