THE STING VOL. 10 | ISSUE 5
DIVISION 37 EAST CAL-NEV-HA REGION 2
SEPTEMBER 2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE EDITOR LETTER FROM THE LTG MEMBER RECOGNITION RECAPS RTC MOD CLUB SPOTLIGHTS KEY CLUB 101 KEY LEADER YOUTH OPPORTUNITES FUND DCON MEMBER SPOTLIGHTS SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE CONTACT INFO
LETTER FROM
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EDITOR
WHAT'S POPPING, JELLIES? Hello, former and incoming, Jellies! If you are new here, my name is Sofia Nawaz and I serve you as your Division News Editor. I am a junior at San Marcos High and have been in Key Club since my freshman year. When I’m not writing and designing newsletters, you can find me in my room writing and editing videos. I am a huge fan of music, so feel free to recommend me anything! By now, each and everyone of us have been officially greeted with the return of school, and I hope your transition out of summer vacation has been a gentle one! Getting back into the traditional school schedule usually leads to a bit of stress buildup through busy students, and I hope you will be able to use Key Club as your outlet. I encourage you to implement mindful habits and not give in to procrastination just yet. You’ve got this, Jellies! I wish us the best of luck for the upcoming school year. As always, I recommend setting a goal for yourself, whether it be for your personal life, school, or Key Club. My goal for this new school year is to prioritize my work and get it done as soon as possible. In my free time, I also want to make sure I set aside time for the people who make me happy and actually leave my room :p Let's commit to our goals together, Jellies. Enjoy this content-packed newsletter and make the most of your school year!
STINGING WITH SERVICE,
SOFIA NAWAZ - DIVISION NEWS EDITOR
LETTER FROM THE
D37E LTG HELLO, JELLIES!
If this is your first time reading the division newsletter, welcome! I’m so excited you decided to join Key Club! My name is Jane Pham and I proudly serve you as your Lieutenant Governor. If you’re new, you may be wondering what all of these acronyms, like LTG, DCM, and FRS, mean. But don’t worry! Over the next few weeks, your club will be going in-depth into what Key Club is and the countless things it has to offer you. To briefly introduce myself, I am currently a senior at Del Lago Academy. When I’m not preparing fun events for you or volunteering, you can find me taking a nap, creating playlists, and discovering new food places. Part of my role as your Lieutenant Governor is to ensure all 9 of our wonderful clubs in our division run smoothly and make sure your experience in Key Club is one of the biggest highlights in your high school journey! If you ever want to make a new friend or have any questions, please never hesitate to reach out to me. I would love to meet you! To learn more about Key Club, I encourage you to follow us on our division IG (@d37ejellies) and attend our September DCM! There, you can get to know other Key Clubbers and have a great time hanging out with our jelly family. Enjoy reading this month’s newsletter and I hope to see you soon at some of our future events!
STINGING WITH SERVICE,
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JANE PHAM - LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JULY RECOGNITION
AUGUST RECOGNITION MEMBER: IRMA GONZALEZ FROM DEL LAGO ACADEMY OFFICER: SIERRA CARRILLO FROM SAN PASQUAL FACULTY ADVISOR: MR. ZIEGLER FROM SAN MARCOS KIWANIS ADVISOR: MR. GEARY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! CHECK OUT PAGE 16 FOR INTERVIEWS WITH KAYLA AND IRMA!
MEMBER RECOGNITION
MEMBER: KAYLA PEBDANI FROM LA COSTA CANYON OFFICER: LYNNE DO FROM ESCONDIDO FACULTY ADVISOR: MR. MUNSON FROM ORANGE GLEN KIWANIS ADVISOR: MISS MARGOT
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REC JULY DCM At the July DCM, we were greeted by not only Jellies but also Orcas (D37W) and Spirits (D37N). Upon arriving, we were prompted to mix and mingle with fellow Key Clubbers, which was later followed by ice breakers. The ice breakers put us in groups that brought us out of our comfort zone and let us meet tons of new Spirits, Orcas, and even Jellies. Afterward, we began our beach cleanup. The surrounding trash ranged from things that washed up ashore to plastic leftover from food vendors. Succeeding the cleanup, we took a hot dog lunch break. The LTGs had brought water balloons and the Water Wars commenced soon after. We got into teams and played games to see who could get the least soaked, but by the end, it just became a very ecstatic free for all. We also drenched our LTGs!! Overall, this DCM was an excellent way to have fun while meeting new Key Clubbers. I recommend attending the next one!
- SOFIA NAWAZ DIVISION NEWS EDITOR
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APS AUGUST DCM At the August DCM, there were members from the Orcas (D37W), Spirits (D37N), Hippos (D21), Bulls (D37S), and as well as our Jellies (D37E) that immediately were setting up their food stations upon arrival. Soon after, Key Clubbers would purchase tickets that would be utilized for the stations that had a large variety of food and beverages. The first segment of the Olympicnics was a duration for members to meet newfound friends and socialize as they enjoyed their meals from California rolls to spicy rice cakes and from horchata to milk tea. This social was followed by the LTGs leading their divisions DCM and after began our Olympic Games. 5 Teams of 14 would compete against one another knocking over water bottles w pantyhose as well as trying to fill buckets up using only sponges and teamwork. LTG Prince from D37N was drenched by the water-filled buckets! The concluding activity consisted of our service project of making decorative lunch bags with heartfelt messages for the homeless.
- ZANDER VILAYSANE DIVISION TECH EDITOR
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RTC
WITH OUR REGION 2 TRAINING CONFERENCE COMING UP IN OCTOBER, THIS WOULD BE AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO REFRESH OUR MINDS WITH WHAT EXACTLY RTC IS. HERE IS A BRIEF REMINDER:Â
WHAT IS IT? RTC is an annual conference conducted by the LTGs of the region. In this case, our RTC 1.5 will be orchestrated by Hafsah Alzamari (D21), Prince Geof (D37N), Jane Pham (D37E), Yolanda Mai (D37S), Antony Lin (D37W), Lana Doan (D31) and Nikki Sanchez (D11). WHAT DO YOU DO THERE? At RTC several presentations will be held ranging from Service Projects, to Officer Workshops, to even Maintaining Motivation in Key Club. These presentations can commission members and officers to develop their skill sets, which then can be applied outside of Key Club. WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES OF ATTENDING? By attending, you will encounter plenty of members, leaders, and officers who can assist as friends and important connections. Meeting these individuals can expand your Key Club understanding and experiences during high school and even beyond graduation. This also enables you to collaborate with other like-minded students, letting you enrich yourself in the process. WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING? You should be sure to bring something to take notes on (either a pen and paper, a laptop, or you can just type notes out on your phone). You will also need a medical release form! You can find one on our division website. Besides that, feel free to bring your essentials and a good spirit :)
THE MARCH OF DIMES WAS CREATED TO RID THE U.S. OF POLIO. SINCE THEIR SUCCESS, THEY’VE MOVED THEIR FOCUS TO THE HEALTH OF NEWBORNS AND MOTHERS. AS ONE OF OUR DIVISION’S PREFERRED CHARITIES, HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE MOD:
MOD
WHAT ARE THEY? The March of Dimes is a U.S. based nonprofit organization specialized in researching and supporting babies and mothers when it comes to their health. Their mission is to provide babies with the best possible start. HOW DID THEY COME TO BE? Originally founded in 1938, Franklin Roosevelt made it a mission to “lead, direct, and unify” the fight against polio. In 1955, thanks to funding provided by the MOD, new vaccines put an end to the spread of polio. By 1958, the MOD targeted another impact, common health abnormalities seen in babies from birth. WHAT DO THEY DO? The March of Dimes’ work ranges from supporting mothers and babies, to even offering scholarships and grants. The MOD specializes in anything related to birth defects, infant mortality, and premature births. They also support numerous local and national organizations for the cause. HOW CAN YOU HELP? You can create your own events! This can range from a bake sale to a car wash, to any kind of fundraiser, it doesn’t matter as long as the profits go towards the MOD. You can also hold a community walk to raise awareness for the March of Dimes. Lastly, you can always participate in events supporting the MOD by finding service events near you using their website at MarchofDimes.org.
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CLUB SPO SAN MARCOS - TEXTBOOK DISTRIBUTION With registration for the new school year comes the distribution of textbooks to students of all grades. Key Club contributes to this process with an immense amount of effort and time placed into this textbook distribution. Club members begin by checking in at 8 AM when registration begins; they would then collect schedules from students and parents to figure out what textbooks are needed. Textbooks are placed in separate stacks in the library by subject and are labeled with specifics, such as the grade they’re used for or whether they’re for college prep or AP classes. With this organization, volunteers would then collect the necessary books for students and lead them towards the checkout line where our librarians would then double-check the textbooks before checking them out in the student’s name.
- KRISTA NGUYEN SAN MARCOS PRESIDENT
SAN MARCOS VP, BRENDA TRAN, PICTURED PASSING OUT TEXTBOOKS
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TLIGHTS MISSION HILLS - SKYZONE FUNDRAISER At the Skyzone Fundraiser, there were 5 members from Key Club that attended along with their friends and family. During our fundraiser, family and friends were invited to jump and help collect funds for the Mission Hills Key Club. People attending were asked to say “Key Club” during their purchase. Even Key Club alumni attended and supported our club while jumping along with current members. It was an enjoyable and fun experience for our members as we got to socialize with one another while helping raise money for the club. At the end of the day, our club raised approximately $52 and plan on doing future fundraisers for PTP!
- AUDREY SANTANDER MISSION HILLS PRESIDENT
MISSION HILLS PRESIDENT, AUDREY SANTANDER, PICTURED AT SKYZONE
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KEY CLUB 101 WITH THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR AND CLUB RUSH, WE WILL BE WELCOMING PLENTY OF NEW JELLIES TO OUR FAMILY. FOR ANY NEW JELLIES, HERE IS SOME OF THE BASIC FACTS TO KNOW: DO WE MAKE KEYS? No! This is a huge misconception. Key Club is an international student-led organization that offers students the chance to help their community, build character, and gain leadership skills. HOW DID WE COME TO BE? Key Club was founded by Albert Olney and Frank Vincent in 1925 at Sacramento High School. They reached out to a neighboring Kiwanis club to help establish a similar program at their school. By 1943, Key Club had spread internationally, marking its first president as Malcolm Lewis. WHAT ARE SOME FAST FACTS? Motto: “CARING - Our way of life” Mascot: Bee Core Values: Caring, Character Building, Inclusiveness, and Leadership Colors: Blue (Unwavering Character), White (Purity), Gold (Service) WHAT IS THE STRUCTURE OF KEY CLUB? Key Club starts with you, the general member! Following them is the Club Board, District Board, and International Board. Beyond your club, there is a widespread of divisions and regions, but all of them lead up to one CNH District and one Key Club International. For more information on the structure of Key Club, check out the CNH CyberKey!
WE ARE JUST 1 DIVISION OUT OF 75 IN THE CNH DISTRICT
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KEY LEADER
KEY LEADER IS A KEY CLUB INT. ORGANIZED CAMP DESIGNED TO LET STUDENTS REACH NEW HEIGHTS OF SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP. HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE ATTENDING: WHAT IS IT? Key Leader is a weekend sleep away camp that lets students meet new Key Clubbers and expand their skills in leadership. The curriculum surrounds five main principles of Personal Integrity, Personal Growth, Respect, Building Communities, and Pursuit of Excellence. WHAT DO YOU DO THERE? Students ages 14-18 are placed in neighborhood communities of 8-10 students and are given one student facilitator. In these neighborhoods, groups will mingle with one another to develop their collaborative skills. Throughout various activities, students are given the opportunity to discover who they are and widen their horizons. WHAT DO YOU GAIN? Key Leader has the potential to make any student stronger leaders by providing them skills such as listening and understanding, confidence, community building, and teamwork. Key Leader also introduces you to plenty of new connections, networks, and friends.
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HOW DO YOU ATTEND? Currently, for 2019 there are two remaining camp dates, one October 1820 at Cedar Glen and another November 15-17 at Camp Jones Gulch. You can find more information on how to register on the CNH CyberKey or CNHKeyLeader.com.
ALLIANCE REDWOODS
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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND HAVE A SERVICE PROJECT IDEA FOR A PASSION OF YOURS? THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND IS A GRANT GIVEN TO KEY CLUBS AND/OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS TO BE USED ON PARTICULARLY COSTLY SERVICE EVENTS. TO BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR THE GRANT, HERE IS WHAT YOU SHOULD BE FAMILIAR WITH: WHAT IS IT? A Key Club International grant is given to school clubs and/or members to provide scholarship and service opportunities. Anyone can apply for a grant ranging from $100 to $2,000 dollars. The money should go toward bettering your school, community, or our world. WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY FOR A GRANT? While being in high school, we are faced with the challenge of being “too small to make a change”. Although this is not true, instances do come up where we aren’t making as big of a change as we could be. With this money, one can make an immense difference for their community or school. This money has the opportunity to expand your service and take it to a new level, helping more people than ever before. HOW DO YOU APPLY FOR THE GRANT? The deadline to apply for a grant is October 15 at 11:59 P.M. EST every year. The deadline is very strict, it is better to submit early than late! To apply, be sure you are prepared with a detailed description of your project. You should be able to show your passion for the project and be able to elaborate on it. For more information and the application, visit the CNH CyberKey. Don’t pass up this opportunity, Jellies!
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DISTRICT CONVENTION 2020 SERVICE IS OUT THERE! MARCH 13-15, 2020 GRAND SIERRA RESORT RENO, NEVADA
WHY SHOULD YOU GO?
DCON 2018
- ELECT YOUR NEW DISTRICT EXECUTIVES - CELEBRATE THIS YEAR’S HARD WORK - KEYNOTE SPEAKERS - GAIN NEW LEADERSHIP SKILLS - PARTY AT THE GOVERNOR’S BALL - MEET NEW KEY CLUBBERS - ATTEND WORKSHOPS - MEET CONNECTIONS AND NETWORKS - PLUS MUCH MORE!
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MEMBER S KAYLA PEBDANI LA COSTA CANYON SENIOR MEMBER SINCE JUNIOR YR WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO JOIN KEY CLUB? I wanted to do community service for a while, but I didn’t know where to start. Then with the encouragement of a few friends, I joined Key Club. Since then it’s been able to give me opportunities to help my community with group activities, fundraisers, and charity events that I truly enjoy. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF KEY CLUB? My favorite part is how even though we have our own little club at our school, there will always be an even bigger community of Kiwanians that’ll be spread all over the country. It's comforting to know that I work amongst others throughout our division and beyond, helping in every way possible. HOW DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE GROWN AS A PERSON DUE TO KEY CLUB? Since I’ve joined Key Club, I feel as if I’m more involved in wanting to help out with different activities and to find new service projects. My motivation to be more involved in what I’m happy to say has grown since joining this community. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KEY CLUB EXPERIENCE? I think my favorite experience from Key Club was the ROTC event because it was the first time that I got to see Division 37 East and West together. To see both divisions and all these people so passionate about something that they commonly share was heartwarming and inspiring.
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POTLIGHTS IRMA GONZALEZ DEL LAGO ACADEMY SOPHOMORE MEMBER SINCE FRESHMAN YR WHAT PROMPTED YOU TO JOIN KEY CLUB? During club rush, I joined Key Club because the people promoting were very high in spirit and encouraged my friends and me to join. I also liked the idea of a community service club. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ASPECT OF KEY CLUB? My favorite aspect of Key Club is the service! Serving others is my favorite part because not only do I enjoy helping but also because I'm bringing smiles to other people's faces. HOW DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE GROWN AS A PERSON DUE TO KEY CLUB? Being a part of Key Club has made me see that many others are willing to help out, not just because of the rewards or trips, but because they enjoy helping others. Due to this, it has encouraged me to go beyond my limits and help others as much as I can. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KEY CLUB EXPERIENCE? My favorite Key Club experience was when I attended Fall Rally for the first time. Seeing others enthusiastic to be part of Key Club was exciting.Â
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SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE
THE SEPTEMBER SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE IS FOCUSED ON A CHARITY WE ARE ALL FAMILIAR WITH, PTP (PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM)! THE PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM IS FOCUSED ON REDUCING THE RISK OF CHILDREN INJURED AND/OR KILLED BY TRAUMA. HERE IS WHAT YOU CAN DO TO SUPPORT THE CAUSE: PLAYGROUND POSTERS You can design posters informing kids on playground safety to prevent injuries. They can be later posted in elementary schools or parks to inform the public on general playground safety for children. PTP DOLLS Before children undergo surgery, doctors use dolls as references to show the child what will be going on during the procedure. You can help by making dolls out of fabric and cotton stuffing and sew them closed. When you’re done, donate them to your local children’s hospital. PTP WEEK You can fundraise by getting in contact with your school’s board to raise awareness for PTP. Key Clubbers can go room to room teaching students and teachers about PTP and where they can help donate. This is a great way to spread recognition for the cause. MOVIE NIGHT Clubs can organize a movie night in their school and raise funds for PTP by selling concessions. Items such as $1 soda cans and candy bars are sure to sell fast, and all the proceeds will go to PTP.
CHECK OUT THE
DISTRICT CYBERKEY: CNHKEYCLUB.ORG KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE: KEYCLUB.ORG DISTRICT NEWSLETTER: ISSUU.COM/CNHKC DISTRICT YOUTUBE: YOUTUBE.COM/USER/CNHKCTV
CHECK OUT THE
DIVISION INSTAGRAM: @D37EJELLIES TWITTER: @D37E_KEYCLUB REMIND: TEXT @DIV37E TO 81010 WEBSITE: DIVISION37EAST.WIXSITE.COM/JELLYFISH
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CONTACT THE
DLT LTG JANE: D37E.CNHKC.LTG@GMAIL.COM DNE SOFIA AND DTE ZANDER: D37E.CNHKC.NEWSEDITOR@GMAIL.COM EA’S CAROLINE AND MYA: D37E.CNHKC.EA@GMAIL.COM SC’S ABRAHAM AND EDUARDO: D37E.CNHKC.SC@GMAIL.COM SECRETARY LYNNE: D37E.CNHKC.SEC@GMAIL.COM SPC CYA, FC MARBELLA, AND MRC SAMANTHA: D37E.CNHKC.TC@GMAIL.COM
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CONTACT THE
PRESIDENTS SAN MARCOS PRESIDENT, KRISTA NGUYEN: KRISTANGUYEN26@GMAIL.COM MISSION HILLS PRESIDENT, AUDREY SANTANDER: AUDREYMS1105@GMAIL.COM LA COSTA CANYON PRESIDENT, CHLOE WAYNE: CHLOEWAYNE@ROCKETMAIL.COM DEL LAGO PRESIDENT, BRIANNA VIRABOUTH: BRIANNAVIRABOUTH10@GMAIL.COM ORANGE GLEN PRESIDENT, JENNIFER LE: LEJENNIFER0827@GMAIL.COM SAN PASQUAL PRESIDENT, HANNAH REYES: HHANNAHREYESS@GMAIL.COM ESCONDIDO PRESIDENT, NATALIA BALLARDO: NATALIABALLARDO@YAHOO.COM
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THANKS FOR READING, SEE YOU NEXT TIME!