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Division 25 East | Region 7 | CNH District
KOALATY TIMES
Volume 5 | Issue 7
December 2014
Who are we who are we! What? Who are we who are we what? Koalas Koalas K-O-A-L-A! Showing their immense pride and spirit for their divison.
|Birmingham|Cleveland|Granada Hills|Grant|Kennedy|Monroe|Northridge Academy|Van Nuys|
IN THIS ISSUE November 2014
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR DIVISION NEWS CLUB RECAPS CLIMBING ON UP CONTACT INFORMATION
DIVISION NEWS EDITOR
Hello Koalas, G-Double O-D JOB Good Job! Not only were we one of the smallest divisions but we also made it into the top 3. It was so inspiring to see all of your Koalaty members at Fall Rally 2014. I can’t express how much I am proud to be a koala, we’re small in numbers but together our might can be seen throughout the world. I hope you all had a great time at one of the biggest district event, maybe you met a new face or reconnected with old faces no matter the fact I hope you left Six Flags with a smiling face and a passion for service. Now onto the newsletter, in this month’s newsletter you will find updates within the division, what is going on with clubs through their club recaps, division award winners for the month of November, and much more! Signing off for now, Coddy Anthony Ramos Division 25 East News Editor
Monica Reyes
Lieutenant Governor Hey Koalas!
Fall Rally 2014 was a huge success! Division 25 East managed to raise $3,000 for Pediatric Trauma Program, make it into the second round of the spirit session, and buy Lt. Governors Joseph Ko and Joshua Nuesca, along with District Treasurer Darin, and District Governor Jacqueline Tsang! I am so incredibly proud of each and every single one of your efforts to make November 15, 2014 a day to truly remember. I hope we continue to work this hard and remain spirited throughout the remainder of the 2014-2015 term. Elections season is just around this corner. As we prepare for club elections, Conclave, and District Convention, reflect on each of your individual passions for Key Club. In this time of electing the new officers of the next term it is very important, especially for the candidates to remember why you joined Key Club in the first place. Channeling the love you feel for the organization will help you best serve the members. When elected, remember why you ran in the first place and stay humble throughout your term. I would like to thank you all once again for working extremely hard to fundraise for such worthy charities. The funds the division received in the first half of the term went to Pediatric Trauma Program. We ended up raising $3,000 for those children in need. Funds received for the remainder of the term will go towards the Project Eliminate. Let’s strive to match our PTP donation and give $3,000 to help pay for vaccines to save a mother and all her future children. It cannot be stressed enough how proud I am of the division I serve. You all continue to inspire to me to serve as the best Lt. Governor I can be. Without your constant support, along with the tear-provoking cheer “L-O-V-E we love our LTG” I and continuously reminded that I serve the greatest members. Every service event you attend, every fundraiser you hold, and every step out of your comfort zone for the sake of Key Club truly takes my breath away. Keep on shining Division 25 East. You are my inspiration. Monica Reyes Division 25 East Lieutenant Governor
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I am indescribably proud of each and every single one of the members of the division. We raised $3,000 for Pediatric Trauma Program. That’s amazing! Through all your hard work and efforts we are changing lives, one dollar and one fundraiser at a time. In addition, Division 25 East made it into the second round of the spirit session. We are one of the smallest divisions in the first round so it was incredibly amazing to see that such a small division could advance to the second round. Your spirits and enthusiasm for Key Club is so amazing. We have been recognized by the District Executives when they chose us to move on to the next round. Apart from the spirit session, Fall Rally was amazing experience. We saw some old faces and some new faces. We gave out free hugs and screamed at the top of our lungs, not to mention all the pictures we took that day. We will fondly remember those memories and smile at the words “Fall Rally.” Thank you for making this Fall Rally a memorable one for all of us. I have nothing but love and pride for the division I serve. S-U-P-E-R, superstars are what we are!
UPCOMING EVENTS
WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2014 WHERE: Dearborn Park TIME:2:00PM-4:00PM
WHEN: Saturday, November 2 WHERE: Van Nuys Elks Lodge TIME:8:00AM-1:00PM
UPDATES/REMINDERS as a division we’ve been able to...
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raise around $3,000 dollars for Pediatric Trauma Program
■ reach not only the top 5 spirited division in Spirt Session #2 ■
but also get into the top 3.
inspire Lt. Governor Monica through our spirit for service.
■ meet new friends and get tons of Koala-ty hugs from members in our CNH Ohana
■ Election season is coming up remember to being brainstorming for possible positions that you think you’d like to be for the 2015-2016 term
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skateland fundraiser
WHEN: Saturday, November 22, 2014 WHERE: 18140 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91325 TIME:7:30PM-10:30PM
CLUB RECAPS
Club Recaps are created by each individual club giving each club an opportunity to reflect, make goals, and advertise to the entire division!
Birmingham
Monroe
Granada Hills
Northridge Academy
Cleveland
Van Nuys
Grant
Kennedy
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
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 A ID S W A L K L E V Vice President Aram E L OFFICER TRAINING A CONFERENCE N D Aids Walk was a fun but tiring experience. We had to walk 6.2 miles, but it wasn't all that bad. I got to walk with my friends and even meet some new ones. The time really ew by because it was a pretty fun experience. After the event was over, we all went to go chill in the stores nearby. If I could, I would deďŹ nitely do it again.
Date: Saturday, November 22 Time: 8:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Elks Lodge (14440 Friar, St, Van Nuys, California 91401)
GRANADA HILLS CHARTER Beckford Elementary Trunk-or-Treat
Friday, October 24th, GHCHS Key Clubbers served at Beckford Elementary’s Annual “Trunk-or-Treat”. It was a blast for both the kids and our mighty koalas!
Officer Reflection : Tech Chair Cheili Briones
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“Hey y’all! This month was very successful for our club, it was filled with so many fun service events like helping out with a haunted house at Northridge park, AIDS Walk, Balboa Family Math Night, Beckford Trunk-or-Treat, and much more! Our new members are also so involved and enthusiastic to attend events, and it really warms my heart to see them build a passion for Key Club. We have so much planned for next month, so stay tuned koalas!”
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
MEND: At this event we packaged food for the homeless and struggling families in need.
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Operation Gratitude: At this event, which Monroe Key Club has done multiple times, we made care packages that were sent to troops all over the world. Fill the Truck: At this event Monroe Key Clubbers assisted the Northridge Kiwanis with their annual clothing drive.
Officer Reflection: During the past month Monroe served 400 hours of community service, which is a personal best for the club! Seeing so many new members (especially the freshman) fills me with so much joy because I can see a bright future for Monroe. We are constantly striving to better our community and raise funds, and although it is hectic at times, every event and fundraiser reminds me why I love Key Club and Monroe so much. Personally, one of the most rewarding things I have experienced this month is watching the new members fall in love with service. Having members tell me about their developing love for Key Club is an incomparable experience. Monroe also had an amazing experience at Fall Rally; it was filled with spirit and memorable moments. With elections looming, I am constantly striving to serve Monroe to the best of my abilities and hopefully leave an impact worth remembering, because this club has surely impacted me.
-President Kayla Gonzalez
climbing on up pedro ramireZ koala of the montH Pedro is a first year member; he has proven his dedication by coming to most if not all event for the month of October. He also dedicates his time from taking the bus from his home to the events that Granada holds. He is always eager to help and ask questions. His passion for service and Key Club are inspiring to both members and officers alike. It is evident that Pedro will continue on this Key Club journey with full enthusiasm.
amber huynh OFFICER OF the montH Amber is an excellent officer at Cleveland High and is a huge help to the club. She has helped planned fundraisers, made flyers, and has gone to many of the service events. She goes above and beyond her duties by planning service events. Her tasks as Tech Chair have been nothing less than perfection. Her dedicated to the club is definitely one to be.
GRANADA HILLS hs CLUB OF the montH Granada Hills has been effectively supporting the members they serve. The club has faced many challenges head on and emerged victorious every time. They have made exceptional progress with overall participation and their energy as a club. Their spirits have dramatically increased and show much division and club spirit.
CONTACT INFORMATION DIVISION PARLIAMENT
Executive Assistant Michael Lee mlee.d25e.ea@gmail.com
Division News Editor Coddy Ramos d25e.cnhkc.dne @gmail.com
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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 Khrisley Castillo Email: d25e.birmingham. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 521- 3945 Granada Hills Charter Isaac Leon Email: d25e.granada. president @gmai.com Phone: (818) 294-4907 Cleveland Thang Diep Email: d25e.cleveland. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 414-6725 Grant Idalys Perez Email: d25e.grant. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 219-9005
Monroe Kayla Gonzalez Email: d25e.monroe. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 384-4093 Northridge Academy Margie Santos Email: d25e.northridge. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 726-3099
Van Nuys Giselle Kim Email: d25e.vannuys. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 823-1149
Kennedy Isabel Evangelista Email:d25e.kennedy. president@gmail.com Phone: (818) 303-5903
Taking a commerative division picture, Division 25 East shows how much they truly love their Lt. Governor Monica Reyes.
Thank you for reading!
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