Ninja News: Division 13 South | March 2023

HAPPY MARCH!

March is my favorite month not only because of my birthday but the weather! Spring is the Goldilocks season because it’s not too cold or too hot!

It’s crazy that next month is the end of the term and my last newsletter. Poly Key Club has already elected their new board (love my treasurer baby, Natalie Kim), so time is going by QUICK. I’m honestly so ready for the next chapters of my life even though the adjustment will be hard.

To the seniors, Senioritis is so real right now, but keep pushing through so your college acceptances don’t get rescinded LOL.

I hope you guys have a slay March!

See you next month,

DNE SISTA, LAUREN UY, AND I AT REGION FORMAL!

KIWANIS CORNER

STRUCTURE OF KIWANIS

MEMBERS CLUBS DIVISION DISTRICT

WHY AN INVERTED TRIANGLE?

Members stand as the largest make-up of Kiwanis and on top of the pyramid with the most importance because they are who club, division, district, a n d international boards serve for.

INTERNATIONAL

I GAVE A SECOND CHANCE TO CUPID~ oh wait, this isn’t February anymore :( but anyways WHAT'S POPPIN NINJAS! Yes, it is me again, your Lieutenant Governor Sierianna Chea mwah! I hope you take enjoyment from this wonderful newsletter made by the amazing Clairose Matias (it's her second to last newsletter, let's be sensitive with her). Just like the singers of my intro line, I am fifty-fifty about retiring this term because I’m going to miss you all so very much, but I know we need to be pumped for these last few months we have together! I feel like I’ve only been your LTG forever and for only a day at the same time! You all make this position so enjoyable and I have nothing more to be grateful for than some mighty ninja spirit <3 Ending with all the sappy division stuff, I am so excited for you all to welcome in your new CLUB BOARDS! To those who have already been elected, I welcome you to a new chapter to your Key Club journey, it will be hard sometimes, but in the long run you’ll wish you did more, so be sure to make the most of the position you were offered! To all my fellow seniors, good luck with some of our final college acceptances coming in, I wish you all luck with angel numbers 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 777, 888, 999, etc etc! I am sending my best energies to you all mwah! As always, keep working hard, keep serving, keep raising funds, and keep the Key Club spirit up. I wish you all the best transitioning into the new term, to those of you attending, BE READY FOR DISTRICT CONVENTION 2023 WOOOOO!!!!! And with that, I conclude my second to last “message from the LTG” :,) I love you all and I will have more to say in my last message, i love you always and enjoy the newsletter! Take care of yourselves and drink water MWAH MWAH ~

DIVISION 13 SOUTH CAN YOU DO SOME FOR ME CAN WE MAKE THIS TERM AM-AZING‼ YUH 13 SOUTH CAN YOU DO SOME FOR ME HELP LEAD US TO VIC-TORY

HIYAHH DIVISION 13 SOUTH MY NAME IS STEPHEN NGUYEN AND I HAVE BEEN ELECTED TO BE YOUR NEW LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR FOR THE 2023-2024 TERM. I am so thankful and blessed to be given this opportunity in my last Key Club year to be able to LEAD THE BEST AND MOST HONORABLE DIVISION IN CNH Division 13 South, as your upcoming Lieutenant Governor, I promise to make this term the most fun and memorable you will have in your Key Club experiences. May we all join hands, for together we will re-enter the Golden Ages of our division‼

Stay updated w i t h the CNH District through i t s monthly newsletter

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by Joanne Do,

District News Editor!

WHO ARE THE EXECS?

CNH recently appointed their new executive board for the 2022-2023 term!

DGOV ASHLEY PARK

DSEC ABIGAIL JENSEN

DTREAS ASHLYN WONG

GIVE FEEDBACK FOR DISTRICT NEWSLETTERS

For the month of February, the Division had Conclave and Region 8 Formal. The night of formal included dancing a n d singing. Being the last Region event o f the term, it was even more memorable.

As the term comes to a close, clubs are beginning elections f o r new club boards. Division 13 South Ninjas are awaiting District Convention a n d banquet. Continue t o serve a n d fundraise, Ninjas!

UPDATE GOALS

OFFICER OF THE MONTH CLAIROSE MATIAS

AOC7 NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UP

WRITTEN BY ISABELLA DE LA CRUZ, MILLIKAN, MEMBER

Millikan Key Club had its AOC7 Clean-Up on February 18th. We were split into groups of f o u r members with one supervising adult a n d went around the neighborhood streets cleaning up trash, the first bigger street we were on had a lot of bigger objects that people dumped outside like car seats, broken off planks from dressers, etc. then we moved onto the other streets that had smaller pieces of trash, mostly snack wrappers.

WRITTEN BY EVELYN PUNG, POLY, VICE PRESIDENT

It’s another day to serve and another day that PKC SERVED XDDD!! We helped clean up our neighborhood near poly with other LB volunteers f r o m the area. It was a peaceful (yet chaotic) event! I found water bottles, full on couches, and wet cardboard. Even though it was YUCK, it was nice seeing our neighborhood near poly as good as new. I hope y’all come through for future clean ups because there were also free donuts and coffee for helping out. Most importantly, I loved seeing PKC thrive. It was thrilling to be around our community and doing our civic duty as PKC-ERS. thank you to everyone who showed up a n d i hope y’all take the opportunities that your key clubs are putting out to serve SERVICE HOURS ALL ON THE CLOCK

POLY KEY CLUB ELECTIONS

WRITTEN BY NISHA PATEL, POLY, PRESIDENT

Poly Key Club i s thrilled t o announce our new board: Vincent Santos, Rosie Sim, Natalie Kim, Elijah Samaniego, Tiffany Johnson, Chelsea Lucero, Mikkaela Arceo, and Myka Zaratan. They were selected and entrusted by members after listening to their speeches and caucus. The future is bright with these Ninjackrabbits in charge!

WRITTEN BY CHRISTOPHER RANIAG, SATO, VICE PRESIDENT

This term Region ATE brought back Region 8 Formal! The theme was a Night in a Thousand Paintings. The event was chaired by D13W LTG Janelle a n d the other LTG’s as well as DLT’s worked hard t o make the event the best it can be. There were multiple factors and steps in order to do so such a s coordinating a n d completing tasks within committees. On t h e night of February 18th, Key Clubbers came in formal attire and looked snazzy! This event was the last time in the term that all o f Region 8 will m e e t up; making it a night t o create memories and interact with old and new friends. Region 8 had a blast showing their dance skills on t h e dance floor and singing along to tunes! Towards t h e end, the Formal Court w a s announced in which Division 13 South’s very own won! Region 8 was unforgettable a n d can’t wait t o spend before the 2022-2023 Term concludes.

FEATURING MAK ORIBELLO FROM CABRILLO KEY CLUB

Why did you join Key Club?

Before officially joining Key Club, I had been eyeing the club ever since I was in middle school. The majority of my older friends were members, some even part of their respective school club’s board, so learning about the club’s core values and main mission pulled me into joining.

What has Key Club taught you?

Key Club has genuinely taught me to embrace myself by being more open as well as loud— in a good way of course! Compared to last year, where I wasn’t in any club and afraid of involve myself in anything, I have grown to become way more expressive and thoughtful thanks to the club! :D

What is your Key Club moment?

FRS 2022 most definitely is my Key Club moment as it was my first time attending an FRS. Despite the freezing cold morning, I remember getting up for the event and being so excited to see my friends, see other divisions, and bust a lung during the Spirit Battle. The experience made me realize how much I loved being surrounded with my fellow Ninjas as well as others in Key Club too.

If someone is reluctant to join Key Club, what would you say?

JUST GO FOR IT!! Everyone here’s practically family, so you’re bound to meet new personalities all while helping your community and having all that spirit. :>

VANESSA QUEST | BROWNING

This month we attended events and planned our own.

ROCIO VALADARES-CRUZ | CABRILLO

For the month of February Cabrillo wasn’t as active but we took our club photo for the yearbook :) We are looking forward to future events/dcms and are actually planning to partner with another club at Cabrillo for a service event of our own!

JAFET ARCHUNDIA | JORDAN

For the month of February we held 2 club meetings and 1 board meeting, 1 member has joined

DESTINEE ROMULDO | MCBRIDE

hiya ninjas for the month of february mcbride has been actively having meetings as the new term comes in we have discussed a whole lot for what is to come

JUDY LAM | MILLIKAN

HIYAAAA NINJASSS!!! For the month of February, Millikan Key Club participated in the AOC7 neighborhood clean up and we’ve been having a fun bracelet making during lunch every Tuesday and Wednesday. We’ve also started our elections for historian and we’re having our other elections for the next 2 weeks! We also have fun events planned for the future!

Remember, ITS A GREAT DAY TO BE A RAMINJA! HAVE RAMTASTIC DAY/NIGHT!

NISHA PATEL | POLYTECHNIC

Hello 13South! PKC has been booming with elections, service events, and socials! January might have been rough since we were ending and starting the new semester, but we’re hopping back on our feet. Getting ready for many new things to come! Hoppin’ and kickin’ in service, Nisha

YUKI LEE | RANCHO DOMINGUEZ

February was a bit light, it was a short month, we held one meeting, talked about elections and if anyone was interested in a position. Urged people to pay their dues if they were interested in a position. Some of us helped volunteer at the park next door, that’s pretty much it.

JENNIFER LOPEZ | SATO ACADEMY

February was a busy month with having consecutive meetings every Monday :O We held elections, hear speeches, and have elected the new 2023-2024 board!! As we elected them we immediately began some planning for them to get involved and trained to plan events for the future. More to come in March/April!!

JOEL TABAYOYONG | ST. ANTHONY

This month we attended events and planned our own.

ASHLEY OVIEDO | WILSON

This month we attended events and planned our own.

CONTACT INFO

DIVISION LEADERSHIP TEAM

SIERIANNA CHEA | LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

D13S.LTG@CNHKEYCLUB.ORG

NATALIE KIM | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

D13S.CNHKC.EA@GMAIL.COM

DENNIS LAM | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

D13S.CNHKC.EA@GMAIL.COM

STEPHEN NGUYEN | EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

D13S.CNHKC.EA@GMAIL.COM

CASEY HUYNH | SPIRIT COORDINATOR

D13S.CNHKC.SPIRIT@GMAIL.COM

VINCENT SANTOS | SPIRIT COORDINATOR

D13S.CNHKC.SPIRIT@GMAIL.COM

CHLOE NGUYEN | MEMBER RECOGNITION CHAIR

D13S.CNHKC.MRC@GMAIL.COM

NATALIE CANALIS | FUNDRAISING COORDINATOR

D13S.CNHKC.FUNDRAISING@GMAIL.COM

CHRISTOPHER RANIAG | SERVICE PROJECTS COORDINATOR

D13S.CNHKC.SERVICE@GMAIL.COM

EVELYN PUNG | DCM COORDINATOR

D13S.DCM.CNHKC@GMAIL.COM

JOSEPH BASS | DIVISION MEDIA EDITOR

D13S.CNHKC.DMC@GMAIL.COM

CLAIROSE MATIAS | DIVISION NEWSLETTER EDITOR

D13S.CNHKC.DNE@GMAIL.COM

CLUB PRESIDENTS

MARCO SALAS | BROWNING

D13S.CNHKC.BROWNING@GMAIL.COM

ROCIO VALADARES-CRUZ | CABRILLO

D13S.CNHKC.CABRILOKC@GMAIL.COM

JAFET ARCHUNDIA | JORDAN

D13S.CNHKC.JORDAN@GMAIL.COM

DESTINEE ROMAULDO | MCBRIDE

D13S.CNHKC.MCBRIDE@GMAIL.COM

JUDY LAM | MILLIKAN

D13S.CNHKC.MILLIKAN@GMAIL.COM

NISHA PATEL | POLYTECHNIC

D13S.CNHKC.LBPOLY@GMAIL.COM

ALEX YUKI LEE | RANCHO DOMINGUEZ

D13S.CNHKC.RANCHODOMINGUEZ@GMAIL.COM

CHLOE NGUYEN | SATO

D13S.CNHKC.SATO@GMAIL.COM

JOEL TABAYOYONG | ST. ANTHONY

D13S.CNHKC.STANTHONY@GMAIL.COM

ASHLEY OVIEDO | WILSON

D13S.CNHKC.WILSON@GMAIL.COM