d35e newsletter february 2017
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03 LTG Letter 04 Editor Letter 05 Isaiah’s Rock 08 Parade Decorations 09 Upcoming Events 10 Cyberkey 11 DORAK 12 Connect 13 Contact
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Happy February Elephants! Love is in the air… and so is our Region 13 Formal! In honor of Valentine’s Day, our formal will be occurring sometime around the 14th. So if you have someone that you’ve got your eye on, now’s your chance to ASK THEM OUT! By this time, the 2017-2018 Lieutenant Governor will have been elected. With such STRONG candidates this Conclave, I am certain that whoever my baby will be, he/she will deliver their utmost best effort in making the next term the BEST TERM YET for Division 35 East. Keep your eyes peeled for more cool events in the near future! Have an ELEPHANTastic rest of your day!
STOMPING THROUGH FOR SERVICE,
Emily Chen
Lieutenant Governor 2016-17 Division 35 East, Region 13 California-Nevada-Hawaii District Key Club International
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The climate is getting a bit warmer and so are my feelings for you :’) HAHAHA. I’m sorry; I’m a bad flirt. Well elephants, I keep saying this but my term is almost over! I hope you will all stay with me on these newsletters until the very end and I will do my UTMOST BEST to keep providing you all fun-to-read newsletters <3
Denise Rosete
Division 35 East News Editor
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isaiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s isaiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rock rock On Christmas Eve, dozens of volunteers gathered together for Isaiah's Rock Annual Christmas Distribution. Food, toys and like had been packaged by the volunteers earlier that week and were ready to be distributed. The event started at 8 in the morning and lasted up until around 2 in the afternoon. At the distribution, volunteers helped push shopping carts in pairs to collect the food and supplies. The volunteers and the people receiving the distributions would walk into one of two parking lots to unload the cart. After the items had been unloaded, the volunteers would get back into line to help another customer. Another job for the volunteers was to hand out the food, drinks and items as others would push the carts. It was the holiday season and music was playing. There was a pleasant atmosphere, although a bit chilly with a chance of rain. Overall the event was fulfilling because I knew I had helped a few people enjoy the holidays.
- Diamond Bar: Karen Tan, Tech Editor
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The holidays represent times where we truly treasure our loved ones and celebrate with an abundance of feasts and gifts to show our appreciation for the individuals we care for. While this rings true for many, there are numerous less fortunate families who cannot afford such luxury. Myself, alongside fellow elephants, had the opportunity to package an assortment of toys and foods throughout the course of the week to later distribute to these families for Christmas. On the actual distribution day, volunteers paired up to push shopping carts in an assembly line to collect foods and unload into the familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cars. Carts were overflowing with all sorts of goodies ranging from decadent cakes, to fat turkeys, and to day-to-day essentials. I was genuinely in awe at the sight of hundreds of volunteers, willing to sacrifice their Christmas Eve morning to give back to the community. Thanks to them, destitute families were blessed with food on the table and gifts under the Christmas tree. This event continues to be one of my favorites, seeing children and their families with the biggest smiles is truly a heart-warming experience that I will forever cherish. Isaiahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rock was definitely one of the highlights of my winter break.
- Rowland: Chrstine Nguyen, Spirit Leader/Editor
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On December 17, an event where volunteers were able to participate in creating the magnificent rose floats for the Tournament of Roses was held. Beginning at 9 in the morning, participants aided workers by painstakingly adding in details in the floats, piece by piece. The floats that were worked on included the opening float, in which beans were used to create the piece. During the event, volunteers were seen climbing scaffolding, blending flowers, and even learning facts about the Rose Parade as they worked. For example, a small tidbit about the parade was that it was never held in Sundays! It wasn’t all hard work and occasional play though – the volunteers were rewarded with food and hot dogs for their participation throughout the long day. Afterward, hard work was continued, and lasted until the event ended at 5pm. Thanks to the help of the volunteers, progress on the decoration of the floats increased, and it’s no doubt that they felt a sense of pride come parade day, when the floats they worked so hard on were showcased for everyone in the nation to see.
- South Hills: Czarina Rodriguez, Editor
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rose rose parade parade decorations decorations Early Monday morning on January 2nd, the streets of Pasadena, California were packed with families at this years annual Rose Bowl Parade. This year’s theme “Echoes of Success” created new memories for both the audience and the parade members. Yet, how exactly was this made possible? Well by hundreds of volunteers like those in Kiwanis that dedicated almost 80,000 volunteer hours. The name of this year’s Kiwanis float was named “Children’s Dreams: The World’s Potential”. Volunteers had to arrive early in the morning the week of and two weeks prior to the Rose Parade to help glue tons of pink, red, white, brown, orange, and yellow roses onto the Kiwanis float. Other items included seeds, fruits, vegetables, and leaves. These tasks aren’t as easy as they sound. Not only do you have to take the time to glue everything in the correct spot, but the one thing you need to be careful of is the strong smell of the glue. Not only does it have a strong smell but it is literally strong. If you accidentally get glue stuck on a sweater or piece of clothing, don’t expect it to come off. Anyways, many of these volunteers had a great time because not only did they get to see the finished product up close, but they also got to spend time with each other making new friends and creating unforgettable memories.
For me, watching the parade live on television was an unexplainable moment. The finished product was so beautiful. The base of the float was covered with many pink roses. There were seven different animals representing each division in the district. Such animals consisted of a giraffe, an elephant, a bear, a lion, and a few others. Large books were also made in which one of the bears sat on top of. But what caught my eye the most were the faces of people that were on what seemed to be a sled like design. So many colors all on one float. It must have taken tons of creativity to design such a breathtaking float. However, there was one small detail that made me feel special. That was seeing the face of our division’s editor Denise Rosete. Not only did she represent a part of Division 35 East’s Key Club, but she also represented one of the thousands to millions of teens that that the time to go out and volunteer not only for themselves, but also for others. Not only is the Rose Parade a California tradition, but it is also a Key Club tradition as well. The best part is that it will continue to be a tradition for many more years to come.
- Northview: Zulee Escobar, Editor
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upcoming events watch out for updates on our facebook and website!
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d lt c o n ta c t Emily Chen
Lindy Chen
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
H E A D S P I R I T TA S K C O O R D I N AT O R
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lindyc2000@gmail.com
Catherine Cao
Brandon Ma
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March Suayngam
Vivi Nguyen
E X E C U T I V E A S S I S TA N T
H E A D F U N D R A I S I N G TA S K C O O R D I N AT O R
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Andrew Castillo
Agnes Tran
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M E M B E R R E C O G N I T I O N C O O R D I N AT O R
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Denise Rosete
Ashley Lee
DIVISION NEWS EDITOR
I N T E R - C L U B C O O R D I N AT O R
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ashley_lee431@yahoo.com
Melody Zhao
Angel Kim
DIVISION TECH EDITOR
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angelkimkim99@gmail.com
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Dana Zeidan
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Andrew Castillo
Madison Ung
CHARTER OAK
SAN DIMAS
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Denise Rosete
Vivian Tiet
COVINA
SOUTH HILLS
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Kalie Loc
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WA L N U T
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Joy Lin
Isaura Mora
ROWLAND
WORKMAN
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