The Spiky News The Official Division 25 West Newsletter
Volume 1 | Issue 8 January Edition
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  Hey  Pufferfish!    I  hope  you  had  a  GOLDEN  start  to  the  new  year!  With  only  4  more  months  until  DCON  2014  ends  our  terms,  lets  end  this  2013-Â2014  Key  Club  year  with  service,  dedication,  and  love.  I  want  to  thank  everyone  who  has  been  working  hard  to  make  this  Key  Club  year  such  a  GOLDEN  year.  Thank  you  for  all  of  those  who  came  out  to  the  Rose  Parade  Float  Decoration!  I  am  so  glad  that  you  came  out  to  Float  Deco help  and  I  hope  you  got  to  meet  new  other  people  within  our  district!  I  encourage  those  who  would  like  to  run  for  a  position,  and  take  the  chance  to  run  this  holiday  season.  If  you  have  any  questions  about  being  club  editor,  you  can  ask  me  your  questions!  I  look  foward  to  meeting  and  training  with  you!  I  hope  to  meet  all  the  officer-Âelects  and  see  you  at  Conclave! me           Â
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-ÂDivision  Technology  &  News  Editor Andrew  Phan   Â
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Division News MRFs due ALL Article Submissions Conclave 9:30 A.M
Past Events Chatsworth Street Clean-足Up Page 7 Rose Parade Float Decoration Pages 8/9 Reseda Final 2013 Workday Page 10 6
Upcoming Events Conclave 2014 01/25/2014 Page 11 Member Recognition Program Award Due Page 12
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$IBUTXPSUI 4USFFU $MFBO 6Q Written by Kathie Paniagua | Chatworth Co-President
Street clean up is always an event I look forward to attending. When I first arrive, the first thing I notice is all the trash in the sidewalk and the street. I think to myself, “This is going to be a long day!" I then see all the KEY clubbers ready to give back to the community and ready to help. As I'm picking up the trash I remember a part of pi the KEY club pledge which says," to build my home, school, and community..." And the word "community" stands out, motivat- ing me to keep giving back to the
community by cleaning the streets. After we have finished cleaning the long blocks, I look down the block and see how different and clean the street looks. As I’m looking down the street I realize that what we have done has made a dra- matic impact in our community; which is what matter most to me. Although, I what mat might not be making a huge impact in the world, we are all making a change: one community at a time. buzzing in service Key Club International |CNH Key Club | Region 7 | Division 25 West
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Rose Parade Float Decoration Article & Visuals | Andrew Phan
Winter Break is normally a time of relaxation and fun for many teenagers, who want a break from schoolwork and more. However, during Winter Break, it gave Division 25 West a GOLDEN opportunity to go to Pasadena, and help the Kiwanis family decorate the Rose Parade Float Decoration. It was a warm winter morning on December 26th when many members from division 25 West showed up, with many other members from other divisions such as 10 South turtles. First, we were given shirts, told what to do, and got straight to work. Even though it seemed as if time would pass by slowly, working with other members of the same organization o made it seem much faster. At first, I was cleaning seeds up with a vacuum, but soon I was on the Honda float gluing seeds. As soon as I knew it, lunchtime had arrived and I was working the lines, helping pass out water to all the tired, but dedicated volunteers. Soon after lunch, everyone got back to work. I helped around cutting flowers and got to meet Bob Eubanks while I was there. The day passed by quickly with all the work being done, but I made some awesome continued on page 9
Division 25 West, Freddy Chavez, Reseda Key Club President, carefully paints the float.
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friends while working. I got to meet District Secretary, Amanda Redublo, who helped passed out hot choco-足 late, while I was there. The day ended at 11 P.M, but the experience of serving with new friends, and people I call family was rewarding, despite all of the tiring work and mess.
Key Club members patiently listen and receive instruction on how to paint a float at the annual Kiwanis Rose Parade Float Decoration.
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Final 2013 Workday
Written by Ronald Guan |Canoga Park Historian This month the Canoga Park FFA and Key Club + Green E Club teamed up once more for some last minute clean up of the agricultural area before the New Year arrives! As usual, students and parents volunteered their Saturday morning to help with general cleanup, weeding, sweeping, and maintenance of the farm. Breakfast and Lunch was provided for all volunteers. Although it was a fairly windy day, numerous members still came out to participate in the work day. We hope to see more individuals attend the following work days. As 2014 approaches, I hope that the Agricultural Area will continue to da become more beautiful.
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/05&4 Happy New Year Pufferfish! It's about that time of year where we elect new officers and pass on the torch. Conclave --the election for the new Lieutenant Governor -- will take place on January 25th. Each school should be having their own elections for cabinet around this time as well, so you should all start thinking about running for a position! It's an extremely reward- ing experience, trust me. You may be shy or insecure about running, but you'll never know what you could learn if you don't try. So take that risk! Past officers, you should try your best to encourage your underclassmen and fellow key clubbers to run as well! Another future event that I'm sure most of us are antici- pating is DCON, or District Convention, taking place from April 11th to April 13th, the weekend before spring break for many of us. It may be a little pricey, but the experience is worth it. Everyone shares their spirit and you get to meet people from all over California, Nevada, and Hawaii. Most of the work- shops are run by actual Key Clubbers, so you know that they understand your experience as a member. Your Executive Assistant, Uyen Lam
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Happy Holidays, Spikey Babies! I hope that your Winter Break was swell, twas a very warm Christmas, indeed. Fare thee well to 2013 and I hope your 2014 will be a blessed one. For 2014, make a resolu- tion to be more involved in Key Club. Elec- tion season is here! Consider being a part of your cabinet board! I’ve had the great est honor to serve as my club Historian as well as the Division Executive Assistant. An even greater goal to strive for is LTG, so act fast and think fast because the time is now. Key Club in actuality is a short experi- ence; four years and that’s it, so make the best of it. Although it is past the holiday spirit by now I would like to thank all of the division for showing me your love and compassion through service. I’d like to also thank the rest of the Division Board because Matthew has been an outstand- ing Lieutenant Governor, Andrew has been a hard working and persistent tech editor, and Uyen has been an organized partner. Thank you! Your Executive Assistant, Katarina Baltazar
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You should go to Conclave 2014 on January 25!
Hey 25 West- I welcome you with open arms to elect D25W's new Lieutenant Governor for next term at our very own conclave! Underclassmen- this gives you a chance to vote for who you will be working with next year. Seniors- this is your legacy, so you should voice your vote! Please remember to wear business casual attire. Feel free at any time to message me at 818-455-5200 or e-mail me at d25w.cn- hkc.ltg@gmail.com if you need anything. Thank you all and just know I am so proud p of each and every one of you. Lieutenant Governor, Matthew Reminick
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