Cali-Nev-Ha | Region 13 | Division 35 East
the elllie
EDITORIAL january 2021 issue 8
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03 Letter from the Editor 04 Letter from the LTG 05 November Recognition 06 Turkey Runners 08 Meet Your Major 09 Rowland Clothing Drive 10 Winter Service 12 Ellie Insider 14 Contact Information 16 Connect with Us 17 CYBERKEY 18 Upcoming Events
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letter from
THE EDITOR
What’s up Ellies!
I hope you all are well and excited to get a break from school as we get closer to Winter Break. This month, the Ellie Editorial focuses not just on service, but also giving thanks as we try to help those in need, especially in this upcoming holiday season. I’m so proud to see so many of you staying active at our division events and or club events. I was so happy to see many of you go to our Winter Serve-a-thon and also see many of you participate in our River of Roses Project with Division 35 West! Keep up the good work as we only have a little over 3 months of the term left! We got this!!!
Stomping through service Edward Garcia Division 35 East News Editor
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ELLIE? Happy Holidays Ellies!
Catch me as I try to hide again in this newsletter! Have a happy Holiday Season!!!
-Ellie
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letter from
THE LTG
Happy Winter Ellies! College Apps season is coming to an end & we’re reaching a new year! I know I’m not the only one that is very happy that 2020 is over despite all the lessons we’ve all learned from this crazy year. In addition, we are halfway through the term! Let’s continue to serve and finish the year strong. We are also reaching the period of time in which we are going to be choosing our next Lt. Governor who will take on this role of serving this amazing division. If you are interested in running this year or in the future, make sure to attend the Candidate Training Conference. Not only is it a MANDATORY training for Key Clubbers interested in running for LTG but it’s a great way to build up your resume for future positions. Contact me if you have any questions! I hope you’re all having a safe holiday and you do your best to minimize the spread of COVID-19!
Serving with a smile, Hilary Wong Division 35 East Lieutenant Governor
november RECOGNITION Member of the Month Riley Alinsug
Officer of the Month Mariana Maris
Club of the Month Northview
Kiwanian of the Month Ms. Chi
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TURKEY RUNNERS A few days before Thanksgiving in November, WHS Key Club teamed up with Project 29:11, a non profit food bank, for the Turkey Runners event. A maximum of eight volunteers would run back and forth, bringing Thanksgiving dinner and supplies to a long line of cars. One part of the group had to work together to give each family one pre-cooked frozen turkey, a paper bag including a variety of desserts and side meals, and an aluminum tray. Then the family would drive up to the front of the building and receive more boxes of fruit and food from a mix of Key Club members and Project 29:11 volunteers. Although this event was in person, Key Club strictly followed Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CBC) rules, wearing masks, gloves and staying six feet apart from all people at the event. As a host for the event, I am so grateful for the members who quickly volunteered and took a risk to allow everyone the chance to enjoy a Thanksgiving Dinner. Due to the smaller amount of people and shared experience of hands-on hard work, I felt a stronger connection between our members. This service event provided us with a healthy reminder of how Key Club was before the pandemic, and that we are still able to recreate the feeling of working with like-minded people for the new members this year. Turkey Runners is truly a memorable experience, not only for our own accomplishment, but because of the smiles we received from each and every one of those who came.
-Remy Wong, Walnut Cabinet Leader
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MEET YOUR MAJOR
On November 13, IPoly Key Club teamed up with Cal Poly Pomona’s Circle K to host the “Meet Your Major” social. Members had the opportunity to learn about different majors and ask questions about college in general. Students outside of IPoly Key Club were also invited to interact with alumni in various small groups. When asked about the event, Vice President Trang Le said, “ I’m glad I attended because a lot of good advice was given and I was able to hear about the experiences in college.” It seemed that the people who went really enjoyed the event as they provided great feedback.
-Arianna Morales, iPOLY Editor
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CLOTHING DRIVE
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Between November 30th and December 4th, we had our very first collaboration with UNICEF! This collaboration was designated towards helping local homeless shelters. Members were able to get started on their winter cleaning and help out the community at the same time! Participants had to pack up all their items into bags and boxes to drop off at the school premises. These items were then sent to a nearby homeless shelter to give people nice, warm clothes for this cold weather. It was nice to see that people are still giving to the community even when we are stuck at home. We were able to provide families comfort during their holiday season, as they would have clothes and necessities during these difficult times!
-Li Min Lin, Rowland Editor
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COVINA FOOD DRIVE
November is the month of gratitude and giving, so we teamed up with our school’s ASB and Interact Club for a Food Drive! From November 16th to November 20th people were able to drop off canned or boxed foods and packets. With the help of ASB, we were able to give out goodie bags to those who donated! It was wonderful to see everyone working together for a good cause, and in the end all of us were able to donate close to a thousand items to our community! Our president Megan Do said, “ I was so happy to see so many donations and I am thankful for everyone who participated!”
-Sarah Phan, Covina Editor
5 days
OF GIVING
Last month Northview Key CLub held a 5 days of giving week. Members could participate in 5 day of community service opportunities where they individually worked on websites that supported important causes. Day 1, Members played online quizzes to donate food. Day 2, Members took time away from their phones to donate to various charities. Day 3, Member wrote Christmas card to donate money to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Day 4, Members made Digital cranes for cancer patients. Day 5, Members made festive letters of love for convalescent homes. Day 6, Members could make up days or get extra hours. Throughout the whole week members could have participated in a total of 10 community service hours.
-Dayana Pamplona, Northview Historian
READING BUDDIES
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This December, Key Club hosted an event called Reading Buddies. In this event, we got to read to little elementary school kids and help aid in their reading abilities. During the beginning of the event, we played ice breakers which included going out of our comfort zones and telling a little bit about ourselves. After icebreakers, we chose a story to read out loud with the elementary school kids. Throughout the story we discussed the story’s meaning and many kids had creative insights on the story. Overall, interacting with the kids was a fun experience which made me value Key Club even more.
-Nathan Thai, DIamond BAr Webmaster and Tech Editor
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the
ELLE INSIDER:
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Every month we will be asking members an insider question about their experience in Key Club. “SLEEP. Just kidding - quality family time
“Getting gifts for friends and family.”
-Nick Martinez, -Sharon Wang, Walnut Walnut General Cabinet Leader Member and wholesomeness.”
“Just the spirit… though of course, it’s more fun in person!”
- Prerna Bharath, Walnut General Member
“My favorite thing about the holiday season “Food.” is the warm fuzzy feeling I get when I realize -Edgar Wu, I can relax and spend time with my friends Walnut General and family not having to be stressed on any work! It’s wonderful that we get to create Member many amazing memories and celebrate with lots of yummy food. Different seasons “Drinking hot means different types of themes in retail which chocolate.” brings so much fun for everyone :D I also -Josh Fajardo, love how each season can bring something different, like how the air smells different, as the iPOLY General Member decorations!”
“I am looking forward to being more productive and accomplishing more through out the day and attending more
key club events.”
-Miranda Llamas Northview Editor
-Emma Li, Covina General Member “My favorite thing about the holidays is that I get to finally relax from studying and catchup with some kdramas. I would say hanging out with friends and family, but we are all in quarantine and stuck at home. I mean, it’s a good time to enjoy life and take a break and look back at all the things you have accomplished during this pandemic. I can’t wait for the holidays, even if it’s during quarantine.”
-Thomas Le, Covina Vice President
“My favorite thing about the holiday season is finally getting to spend time with family and friends! I have time to bake and I love decorating for Christmas :)”
-Christina Herzog, Covina Treasurer
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“My favorite thing about the holidays would mainly be the fact that we get a break school! It’s a nice time for me to just spend 10 hours in bed chillaxing. Under different circumstances, basketball season would start, which is both exciting and nerve-racking. Due to COVID this year, I’m just looking forward towards chilling and celebrating my mom’s and my own birthday during break! It’s exciting as I will be turning 16, but I can’t really do anything so I’ll just enjoy it at home with my family!”
-Katelyn Chi, John A. Rowland General Member “My favorite thing about this holiday season is sleeping in and binge watching movies. I can’t wait to catch up with some friends and watch movies with them through Zoom! I love that I get
” to wear jackets and fuzzy socks now!”
s, -Crystal Nguyen, John A. Rowland Treasurer r “I feel for me definitely friends and family and an addition to it would be presents but mostly the time we get to spend together.”
-Nathan Leao, South Hills General Member “Having friends and family during this time of the year is the season of celebrations and nothing is a celebration without your friends and family.”
-Anthony Vu, South Hills Event Coordinator “The celebrations because it allows me to see the things around me and appreciate them a little bit more.”
-Kristie Lee, South Hills General Member
“My favorite thing about the holiday season is buying and wearing ugly christmas sweaters.”
-Trang Le, iPOLY Vice President “The thing I am most looking forward to this year is getting ready to submit applications for the colleges I wish to attend. Also, if possible to experience a senior year like normal.”
-Alexia Carlos, Northview General Member “I’m looking forward to a brand new beginning and setting myself accountable for goals. I am excited yet nervous to see what this year will look like due to the uncertainty but ultimately I want to make the best out of everyday no matter how hard it might get!”
-Jenessa Salas, Northview General Member
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DLT CONTACT Lieutenant Governor
Fundraising Task Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Fundraising Task Coordinator
Executive Assistant
Member Recognition Coordinator
Secretary
Media Editor
Newsletter Editor
Spirit Task Coordinator
Event Coordinator
Spirit Task Coordinator
Hilary Wong d35e.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com Nicholas Yu d35e.ea.cnhkc@gmail.com
Jianhao Cui d35e.cnhkc.ftc@gmail.com Ian Lee d35e.cnhkc.ftc@gmail.com
Michelle Huo Nicole Tong d35e.ea.cnhkc@gmail.com d35e.cnhkc.mrc@gmail.com Alex Chen Kevin Lee d35e.dsec.cnhkc@gmail.com d35e.cnhkc.me@gmail.com
Edward Garcia Paolo Abellera d35e.dne.cnhkc@gmail.com d35e.cnhkc.hstc@gmail.com Marcus Fang cnh.d35e.ec@gmail.com
Diego Martinez d35e.cnhkc.hstc@gmail.com
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PRESIDENT CONTACT Bonita President
La Puente President
Dylan Troung dylantruong5@gmail.com
Marriana Maris marismariana81@gmail.com
Charter Oak President
Nogales President
Covina President
Northview President
Elizabeth Aviles Apollo Ti elizabeth.aviles2022@gmail.com orionapollo@icloud.com Megan Do megando1604@gmail.com
Naia Pizarro pizarronaia@gmail.com
Diamond Bar President
San Dimas President
Akash George akash.george314@gmail.
Mercedes Ung Mercedesung4@gmail.com
iPoly President
South Hills President
Daniella Laher daniellalaher@gmail.com
Michele Lam michelejyp@gmail.com
John A. Rowland President
Walnut President
Angela Yu Yu91789@gmail.com
Annika Le annikacle2003@gmail.com
Workman President
Michelle Nguyen Sparrow3310@gmail.com
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