Division 25 East July 2014 Newsletter | CNH Key Club

The Koalaty Times

Division 25 East | Region 7 | CNH District

Volume 5 | Issue 2

July 2014

Volunteering at the Games booth, a key clubber watches in awe as the little boy tries to be the fastest to pop the balloon.

|Birmingham|Cleveland|Granada Hills|Grant|Kennedy|Monroe|Northridge Academy|Van Nuys|

INCLUDED

In This Issue

MESSAGE FROM LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

DIVISION NEWS CLUB RECAPS MEMBERS SECTION REGION 7 UPDATE DISTRICT UPDATES INTERNATIONAL CORNER CLIMBING ON UP CONTACT INFORMATION

word from your Division News Editor Contact Information| Email : d25e.cnhkc.dne@gmail.com Phone : (818)403-9566

Hello Koalas,

Can you believe that you’ve been newly installed 2 months ago, it feels like its been

a while since we’ve grown and rised to our new responsiblities. I can already see much growth within our division as a whole and that is thank to all of you, the koala-ty leaders.

Well as promised, here is the monthly newsletter for July. I want you all to know that these monthly newsletters wouldn’t have been possible without each and every one of your support and I truly mean that. All of you make me strive to do my best and I’m so glad to have seen the immense support from your responses to the last newsletter. It is because of you all that always makes me want to put 110% into what I produce because I know that you’ll see it.

Not only do I want this newsletter to be your resource for all things going on within our division and as well Key Club International but I also want to be able to showcase to the world the might that Division 25 East has. I want other members to see that although we are a small division we are mighty in our spirit and commitement towards service.

With that being said, I hope you enjoy this months newsletter and what it has in store for you to know whats going on. If there are any comments, concerns, or tips that you’d like to give me to better these newsletters feel free to email me at d25e.cnhkc.dne@gmail. com and I will take them all into consideration.

Signing off for now, Coddy Ramos

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LIEUTENANT Govenor

Hello Koalas!

We have had a great start to the 2014-2015 term! Although only two months have passed since District Convention and the Installation of the officers, we have already began achieving the goals I have set for the division: Service, Unity, and Inspiration. You truly are all amazing Key Club members. You have already gone above and beyond what is expected of you.

As Key Clubbers we have been serving the community around us on almost a weekly basis. It is because of all of you that we are making a difference around the world, one community at a time. All of you have proven that you can serve as competent, servant leaders to the community. Strive to serve the community as often as humanly possible. Never forget that we are here to serve the community as Key Clubbers.

Since DCON, we have also grown so much closer as a division.

There are new friendships developing between members who serve different home clubs, the occurrence of inter-club events, and large participation in division-wide functions. Our constant community service as a family has proved that we are one dynamic force striving toward the betterment of the community. We are truly defining what it means to be a koala ohana.

Both the hard work of members and officers are alike are beginning to inspire the people around us. You have already started inspiring those we volunteer for, the other members in the division, and me. Your actions as Key Clubbers have left a mark on the division as well as the community. Never forget that your community service and fundraising can have a huge impact worldwide. We are shaping communities one service hour, one dollar, and one random act of kindness at a time.

Spirited with Koala-ty Service, Monica Reyes Division 25 East Lieutenant Governor 2014-2015

DIVISION DO YOU WANT TO CELE News JOINT DIVISION 25 EAST & WEST OFFICER Join Division 25 East/ West at the Annual OTC hosted in the library of SIERRA CANYON HIGH SCHOOL (20801 Rinaldi St, Chatsworth, CA 91311). . It will serve as an opportunity to receive training on how to best serve the members within the club you serve.

VARIOUS WORKSHOPS

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MEET NEW PEOPLE

KOALA-TY STANDARDS

In the beginning of the term, Lt. G Monica Reyes set her expectations and goals for this dvision:

550 DUES PAID MEMBER 5000 HOURS OF SERVICE 5,000 FUNDS RAISED

by the end of this 2014-2015 term.

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ADMISSION

LISTEN TO YOUR FELLOW PEERS

Currently our division has: # of Hours

603.5/5000 # of Members

237/550 # of Funds

$801/$5,000 = 1,000

CELEBRATE: SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, FAMILY

EBRATE: LEADERSHIP? TRAINING CONFERENCE | SAT JUN 28TH INTERESTED IN ONE OF THESE OVERLAYS? All you have to do is email d25e.cnhkc.dne@gmail.com with a photo of yourself, your name, current Key Club position, and a quote.

SEE YOU THERE!

DIVISION SHIRT DESIGN (OPEN)

Do you want to create the next division shirt and leave your mark in Division 25 East history? Well here’s your chance!

Requirements: - Division colors (black and green) - Includes our Division Mascot (Koalas) - Key Club Seal - “Division 25 East, Region 7, CNH District” - No schools name are allowed on the design, however you may draw koalas that look like their schools mascot instead. * Keep in mind that the amount of color will determine the cost of the shirt. If your design is chosen, you will recieve a free shirt!

2013-2014 Division 25 East T-Shirt Design by Sharon Lee

All designs are due SAT. JUNE 21ST BY 6PM to Lt. Governor Monica d25e.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com

CLUB recaps

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Club Recaps are created by each individual club giving each club an opportunity to reflect, make goals, and advertise to the entire division!

Birmingham

Granada Hills Charter

Cleveland Cavaliers

Van Nuys

Kennedy

Northridge Academy

Patriots

Cougars

Monroe Vikings

Highlander

Wolves

Pumas

Birmingham High School MEET THe 2014-2015 OFFICER BOARD

Khrisley Castillo

PRESIDENT

“I’M SUPER DUPER EXCITED TO BE PRESIDENT OF BHS KEY CLUB! I FEEL LIKE DOZENS OF FIREWORKS ARE BLASTING THROUGH THE AIR! THIS IS THE BEST SUPERCALIFRAGILISTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS THING THAT I COULD EVER BE” – Khrisley Castillo

birmingham

SECRETARY Ariel Gonzalez

VICE PRESIDENTS Our new Vice Presidents Abygail Viramontes and Jennifer Ngo. They are best friends and are ready to help our members and officers when they need help!

Our new Historian Kathy Flores! She is excited to take pictures at our future events and write and collect articles to share the experience of volunteering.

HISTORIAN

C L E V E L A N D

Relay For Life

On June 7 to June 8, Ceveland High School is holding Relay For Life. It is a movement that raises funds and awareness to save the lives of people with cancer. Key Club’s goal is to have the members participate and donate. Not only will they be having fun running with other people, they will be helping a major cause. Come and support American Cancer Society at Cleveland High School at 9am on June 7.

End of the Year Banquet And Talent Show

On June 14th at Van Nuys Elks Lodge from 3pm to 9pm, D25E Key Club is having their End of the Year banquet and Talent Show. The ticket for the Baquet is $12 which includes food! Everyone will be wearing semi-formal attrie. At the Banquet, our very own member, Valerie Nguyen, is performing, She will be using her talented voice to sing. Come and support her along with other people who will participate in the talent show. There will also be an auctioning off presidents. Come and buy Thang! A member will win the coveted Koala and is able to take a selfie with our Lt. Governor if he or she wants to. Will the winner be you? Come and see!

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Sadly this school year has come to an end, and we will have to give our final goodbyes and hugs to graduating seniors.

But rather than an end, a new year creates new opportunities and new goals to look forward to. Fortunately unlike the school year, being in key club gives me activities to participate in all throughout summer. Giving me great reasons to see my friends often while giving to the community. Its a "win win" situation. At this moment I am enthusiastic of what key club holds for me and Cleveland next year.

GRANADA HILLS CHARTER

El Oro Fun Day Saturday, May 17th, marked a very special day for both the kids that attend El Oro Elementary School and the Key Clubbers that volunteered! This was a service event where Granada’s koalas served at different booths where kids played entertaining games and participated in lively activities; such as Bounce Houses, Raffles, Spill the Milk, Vine on a Line, and so much more. But as a suprise, our mighty volunteers were able to engage in the booths they were working at as well! It was an awesome reminder that even though us Key Clubbers genuinely choose to serve without expecting anything in return, we still always get something back anyway…whether it was the smiles on the kids’ faces or treating ourselves to a fun game we played back when we were younger!

Officer Reflection : Vice President Maiko Fujiki-Guadagno

“Hey y'all!

This past month we've had quite a few events. We've gave back to the children of our community by volunteering at Everybody Reads as well as El Oro's Family Fun Festival. We also enjoyed this month's Super Hero themed DCM. Lastly we volunteered at this year's World Fest! It was fun helping out and meeting wonderful people as we did. Next month we plan on having many more events and fundraisers so be on the lookout!”

Kennedy RUN OR DYE Memorial Day, Kennedy key clubbers got to experience the world’s most colorful 5k! Run or Dye was certainly one of the most enjoyable runs that Kennedy has ever done. We had the opportunity to paint each other and the sky. In the end we cleaned up the running pathways and got treated to some free Run or Dye gear.

Reflections “Summer has just begun but that doesn’t

mean the service stops! This term we have so many exciting service events planned for our members to participate in. Color Run one of the events the members (including the board) are super ecstatic about! We also started to sell our koala wristbands again, which is one of many beneficial fundraisers to come. I can hopefully show that service doesn’t have to be boring but also fun. This way as a club we can gain more members!”

Jesse Gonzaga, Club Vice President

James Monroe High School Key Club

Monroe Key Club at Operation Gratitude!

This month’s events Monroe Key Club participated in Operation Gratitude once again this month! And once again, members had an amazing time packaging items to send to our troops all over the world!

Monroe Key Club participated in Everybody Reads! Members had a great time working with the younger kids! Three of Monroe’s members were recognized for their attendance, so great job to them!

Officer Reflection

This month has been super successful! Our club has accumulated over 200 hours of community service! All the officers seem to be adapting really well to their positions! Member involvement has been amazing! I am really excited for member recruitment during the fall! But meanwhile, we have events planned for the summer. Overall, I’m ecstatic to see what the new school year brings because our work is never done!

-Amy Diallo, Tech Editor

Monroe Key Club at Everybody Reads!

Northridge Academy Chatsworth CBI Prom On Saturday May 3, 2014, Chatsworth Kiwanis hosted a Special Needs Prom for students of Chatsworth High School. From 10:3012:30 Link Crew, Key Club, and Kiwanis members helped setup the 1920s themed dance, by 6pm it was Prom time. Students helped serve food, wait tables, wash dishes, clean up, and dance with the attendees. This was a great service event to attended, because not only did we serve our community, but we also had the chance to interact with the teens that attended the dance. If you're looking for a fun, energetic service event this is one you don't want to miss out on.

Northridge Academy

Officer Reflection There's been up and downs, but we've pushed through. Northridge has been trying to up our game to represent our home club. We may not be a big club, but we have some pretty rad devoted members. My goals for the 2014-2015 term are: member retention, creating competent members, inspiring people to run for a position, having fun, memorable service events and fundraisers, and to build a closer relationship with my fellow D25E clubs.

MEMBERS SECTION

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Operation GRATITUDE

Kayla Gonzalez | Monroe HS

Last month, Monroe Key Clubbers enjoyed volunteering at Operation Gratitude so much that we decided to make it a monthly event. At this event, we can do all sorts of activities, from packaging boxes, making paracord bracelets, write letters to servicemen, write addresses on the boxes, and even work behind the assembly line. What Monroe loves about this event is that there is always something to do, no matter what your preference is. Operation Gratitude is definitely an event for member who just love to continuously serve. The people who run the organization are very passionate and friendly, which spreads to all of the people volunterring. Plus, the amazing food trucks don’t hurt either.

Personally, my favorite activity to do it work behind the assembly line. This month I was stationed at the book area and got to give everybody books to put in the boxes. Other members were stationed at the magazines and even the Girl Scout cookies section.

Members also enjoy making the paracord bracelets. When the instructor teaches you to make them, she always says to put all of your good karma into them and hope that whoever gets this bracelet will never have to use it, since the bracelet is for people in danger. This is one of the reasons Operation Gratitude is such an amazing organization to volunteer with. Giving back to people who have given their life for this country is an extremely rewarding feeling. Some of our members have family members that served or are serving in the military, and they have expressed how much this event means to them. Monroe definitely plans on returning to this event next month!

Ask Kenny The Koala

This is your chance to get all your questions about Key Club answered. Don’t forget to ask Kenny questions because he loves to answer them.

Q. What is so special about Key Club?

Do you make KEYS? In my opinion, the thing that makes Key Club special is the many opportunities that it give you. When you join Key Club you are not only shown the beauty of serving your community but you also make new friendships with those that have the same interests as you. Key Club gives the members the opportunity to provide service, build character and develop leadership. We also don’t make Keys its an acronym meaning “Kiwanis Education for Youth”

ed in the Monthly Newsletter! Have you ever wanted to talk about your experience at a r take any picture pertaining to service at an event? If so, feel free to email those to 5e.cnhkc.dne@gmail.com because you may be featured!

EVERYBODY READS

Mizelle Felx | Granada Hills Charter HS

At the last Everybody Reads for the school year at Noble Elementary School, many children from Kindergarten to fifth grade gathered in the auditorium with the volunteers. They seemed to be really shy at first, but eventually, they had the biggest smiles on their faces as they made cards for the volunteers. There were many volunteers, so many children had multiple helpers with them. In the fourth grade table, a girl named Carrie was with many of us from Division 25 East.

She told me that she liked having us with her.

One of the advisors told the volunteers that there was a last minute ceremony to be held, since it is the last Everybody Reads for the school year. We were assigned to have the children read a poem in front of everybody. Each grade level had a specific poem t o present to the parents, staff, schoolmates, and volunteers.

When the volunteers had to bring their designated grade levels to the classrooms, the children were happily running to the classrooms. We all practiced for about an hour and a half. Then, each grade level presented with their volunteers. Some volunteers told me how hectic it was to watch over many children. My designated grade level only had three students, so we were very lucky. The poems read were very random, but the students did an excellent job for a last minute ceremony.

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MEMBERS SECTION

DIVISION 25 EAST

END OF THE YEAR BANQUET

Division 25 East Superlatives

Birmingham HS “The Next Powerhouse”

Cleveland HS “Mighty as Hell”

Granada Hills Charter HS “Most Likely to Troll”

Kenne “Much

BEST PHOTOBOOTH MEMORIES

Division Administration (DADMIN) “Dicator Chang’s Dynasty

BEST MOMENTS OVERALL

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edy HS h Wow”

Monroe HS “Most Unforgetable”

Northridge Academy HS “Golden Legacy”

Van Nuys HS “Pitch Perfect”

TALENT BY THE MINUTES

VALERIE NGUYEN

Division Parliament (DParl) “Queen Reyes’s Legacy”

CH FOR ATTENDING. O THE 2014-2015 TERM!

ANTHONY LIGNAD

MICHAEL LEE & MARGIE SANTOS

MAIKO FUJIKI & RALPH AGBAYANI

CODDY RAMOS & MARJERRIE MASICAT

ISABEL EVANGELISTA

REGION 7 UPDATE Region7Beach Clean Up LOVE THE BEACH? LOVE TO SERVE?

When : Saturday, July 19, 2014 Where : 12001 Vista Del Mar, Playa del Rey, CA 90293 Time : 9:00am - 6:00pm ATTENTION ALL DESIGNERS

2012- 2013 2013- 2014 2014- 2015

Do you want to be the next designer of our Region apparel? Our region has had such BEE-utiful designs in the past, I can’t wait to see what this year’s are going to look like. Be creative!

Requirements:

- MUST have the Key Club Seal (any color)

Other than that, be creative and unleash your inner designer. Don’t forget to submit your final drawings to Lt. G Monica Reyes at d25e.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com

by FRIDAY JUNE 19. 2014

WHY SHOULD YOU GO? Division 3 North Lt. Governor Angela Kwon

What’s a summer without friends, fun, service, and the beach? Well, that’s exactly what the R7 Beach Cleanup is! Join Region 7 on its awesome adventure, trekking through the sand and water to pick up trash and help the community!

Apart from that, you will meet many amazing people-who you will soon grow to love and treasure as your Ohana. I strongly BEElive it will be one unforgettable memory you’ll make during the summer, and I hope that all of you come! <3, Angela

Division 3 South Lt. Governor Arbyn Olarte

I am attending Region 7 Beach Clean Up to not only provide my by service by cleaning up the beach, but to also reunite with friends that I rarely see and create new bonds with other. I encourage every member of Region 7 to attend this grand event to witness how a large group working together like us, can create a big difference in our community, and to also smile and laugh along the way.”

Division 16 Lt. Governor Tyler Szeto

I am going to beach clean up to bond with my region ohana and to suntan. You should go to region beach clean up to get your new region hoodie, meet other people in the region outside your division, do some service, and have fun. It will be amaze balls. There will be s'mores and best of all, I will be there!

Division 25 West Lt. Governor Olivia Villasana Members should attend Beach Cleanup to not only serve and protect our beaches but to also bond with their fellow Region 7 Ohana and have a bonfire with s’mores!

Division 25 East Lt. Governor Monica Reyes I am going to Region 7 Beach Clean Up to serve the community by picking up trashing alongside the Region 7 Ohana.

DISTRICT UPDATES

The OpportuniBEEs 2014-2015

Executive Board District Governor | Jacqueline Tsang District Secretary |Cecilia District Treasurer |Darin Ngo

Appointed Positions District Technology Editor | Ashley District News Editor | Kevin Chu Communications & Marketing Chair | Sona Senapti District Convention Chair | RJ Immerman Kiwanis Family & Foundation Chair | Alan Kwok Member Recognition Chair | Jasmine Wong Member Relations Chair | Jeffery Van Policy Intâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;l & Elections Chair | Jeanie Paek Service Projects Chair | Catherine Kim

ELIMINATE maternal/ neonatal tetanus Did you know? reduction of people who had MNT by

90%

31 countries

validated to have eliminated MNT.

Kiwanis’ current global campaign for children is known as the Eliminate Project, aiming to raise 110 million dollars to save millions of mothers and their children from maternal/neonatal tetanus. This is a disease that kills one baby every nine minutes. This project was announced at the 95th Annual Kiwanis ICON June 2010. Kiwanis has joined forces with UNICEF to help eliminate this deadly disease. Kiwanis International and UNICEF have pledged to eliminate MNT from the world by 2015 – a fast approaching year.

Many key clubs across the world have helped fundraise for the cause. Key Clubbers from all over have conducted events such as Eliminate car washes, dances, and summer BBQ’s to help raise funds.

As of June 16th, 2013 the California-Nevada-Hawaii District has raised a total of US $1,364,957.51 dollars to contribute. All Districts combined have raised a grand total of US $35,581,861.23 dollars. So far, maternal/ neonatal tetanus (MNT) has been eliminated from 31 countries and only 28 countries are in need of elimination now.

more than

119

million women

have already been immunized

climbing On Up

DANIEL Mana Koala of the moNTh

Daniel has served as a tremendous help to th serves even during the most stressful times. His a month of May has proven to be very outstandi very hardworking and selfless and has no prob out the officers when they need it. He is generou ways willing to serve the community and an ab ing to have within the division.

ClUB OF the Month

VAN NUYS High School

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jemmy moreira Officer of the moNTh Jemmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leadership potential was showcased greatly during the month of May. She has a work ethic to be envied. Her means of prioritizing and organizing is something all officers should strive for. Her dedication to the home club she serves is an inspiration to all members inside and outside the home club she serves. She has truly helped Monroe Key Club become the power house club it is today.

Van Nuys Key Club has improved drastically since last term. They have become more involved with the division than ever before. We are beginning to see more Van Nuys members at division functions. They have really showcased their strengths in the month of May. The newly found motivation in the club and shown that Van Nuys Key Club is not a force to be reckoned with.

CONTACT INFORMATION DIVISION PARLIAMENT

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*missing in photo EA Tyler Kowta and TC Samuel Kim

Executive Assistant Michael Lee mlee.d25e.ea@gmail.com

Division News Editor Coddy Ramos d25e.cnhkc.dne @gmail.com

Lieutenant Governor Monica Reyes d25e.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com

Division Secretary Gloria Lee glorialee.keyclub @gmail.com

Executive Assistant Tyler Kowta d25e.ea.cnhkc@gmail.com

Division Treasurer John Camara john.camara.d25e. dfm@gmail.com

Division Task Coordinator Samuel Kim d25e.dtc.kim @gmail.com

LEADERSHIP TEAM

*missing in photo President Khrisley Castillo Birmingham

Monroe Kayla Gonzalez Email: d25e.monroe. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 384-4093

Khrisley Castillo Email: d25e.birmingham. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 521- 3945 Granada Hills Charter

Northridge Academy Margie Santos Email: d25e.northridge. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 726-3099

Isaac Leon Email: d25e.granada. president @gmai.com Phone: (818) 294-4907 Cleveland

Van Nuys Giselle Kim Email: d25e.vannuys. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 823-1149

Thang Diep Email: d25e.cleveland. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 414-6725 Kennedy

Isabel Evangelista Email:d25e.kennedy. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 303-5903

“Wrapping up the “Oscars” Themed Banquet with an Ultimate Selfie that included all of Division 25 East”

Thank you for reading!

KEYCLUB