KEY CLUB KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CNH DISTRICT | REGION 3 | DIVISION 41 SOUTH
VOLUME II
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ISSUE 3
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AUG 2012
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With August here, summer is slowly unraveling its last folds to be replaced by the start of school. But no fear, summer is not over yet, and there is still many more memories waiting to be made—whether it be the memory of pumping out summer homework last minute, lazing at the beach, waking up at noon, or traveling to our places (and, of course, eating all day). Over the next couple weeks—especially—Key Club has lots in store for you all … starting with this Saturday, August 18: come out and chill with the rest of Orange County’s finest at Region 03’s 16th annual Beach Boomba!!! We’ll be playing games, eating under the sun, tanning by the ocean, and finishing off with a BOOM at our bonfire! But don’t worry, it doesn’t end there. On the 25th, we have our 2nd annual Division 41 South Car Wash Competition—SVUSD vs. CUSD! Come support your respective school district at El Toro or Laguna Hills High School! A clean car for a good cause—a perfect way to wrap up summer. So don’t feel panicked about the end of summer yet; there is still so much left to do! Don’t forget to keep serving your community, especially asking to help out with registration and orientation at your local elementary and middle schools! And be sure to buy a 2012-2013 Division 41 South t-shirt (they are supes phresh)—contact your president for more info! Be sure to apply sunblock, drink LOTSO LOTSO LOT of water, protect your eyes, get sleep, and brush your teeth … Summer is not over yet! Finish your summer right, with a ROAR. On the Prowl for Service,
Hannah Tuong Lieutenant Governor
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BEE THERE OR BEE SQUARE SADDLEBACK VALLEY USD VS. CAPO VALLEY USD Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012 Check with your president for more info
[Treasurer]
Just Keep Swimming
On the 26th and 31st of July, members of the ANHS Key Club volunteered their time at the Premier Recreation Services' 2012 Championship Swim Meet, located at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center. Participating in the swim meet were the young swimmers (ages 4-16) of the Aliso Viejo Flying Fish, the Emerald Bay Wahoos, and the Newport Coast Great White Sharks. The 254 youths participating in the swim meet competed and raced against one another while performing different styles of swim strokes, which included the butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and freestyle! While the children swam between 25-100 meters—depending on age—Key club volunteers were busy timing, recording swimmers’ scores, guiding children to their lanes, and keeping everything organized and safe! Most importantly, Key club members joined in with the large amount of parents and family members whom were cheering the children on and making sure the event was enjoyable for everyone!
[VP]
Relay For Life
On the 19th of May from 9:30am-12:00pm, many Key Clubbers attended the annual Pancake Breakfast in Laguna Hills. This is a $5 unlimited pancake-and-sausage breakfast hosted annually on behalf of the Saddleback Kiwanis Club. Our volunteers basically either helped guests find a seat and get situated or served guests pancakes, sausages, juice, and coffee. They had to make sure everyone was comfortable and also had everything he or she needed. It was a little bit hectic and stressful, but it was a very fun event that gave us the opportunity to meet oodles of new people. By helping out with this event, we were able to provide many senior citizens with a fun place to not only get a yummy breakfast but also to catch up with their friends and make plans to go to places afterwards. The Aliso Niguel Key Club plans to attend this event for as long as it continues to exist because not only is it lots of fun but it’s also a great event to meet new people!
[Service Commissioner]
A Sweet Tooth’s Delight On July 21st, Capo Key Club participated in the Divisional “Free Bake Sale” competition in order to see which school could raise the most money for the Pediatric Trauma Program—an organization that raises money to help support doctors whom treat children and provide equipment to prevent various avoidable accidents. Although many were on vacation, there were still many zealous Capo Key Clubbers who came out to participate in this summer event. The Capo Key Clubbers brought various baked goodies like cakes, brownies, and cookies. Despite the roaring heat, Capo Key Clubbers were able to brave the rising temperature for the sake of service. After the Bake Sale, Capo Key Club united with the other schools in the division at the July DCM to report our fundraising success. In the end, the Capo Key Clubbers had a great time participating in the bake sale and grew more intimate as a club.
[President]
Music Is My Boyfriend Music is not only an art or form of expression, but also a means by which Key Clubbers can contribute their musical talents as well as educate and influence their community positively. On July 29th, Capo Key Clubbers volunteered at Pacific Symphony’s “Symphony in the Cities” summer program at Great Park in Irvine. At the event, Key Clubbers helped with various booths at the music fair, teaching children how to play various instruments and spreading the art of music. Whether playing the violin or beating the drums, Key Clubbers reached out to many children with smiles and enthusiasm to introduce them to a wide selection of instruments available at the many booths. Not only were the children happy, but the Key Clubbers were also happy as well in contributing to their community through the medium of music. You could say that this event was the “forte” of events in July and we hope to “crescendo” throughout the rest of summer with service.
[President]
Goodies Galore
Our bake sale was held by the Ralph’s in Laguna Niguel. It consisted of a variety of baked goods, which included cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and even lion-shaped cake pops! Certain baked goods sold better and faster than other baked goods. In the end we raised $162 for the Pediatric Trauma Program.
Freedom and Free Pancakes On Independence Day, we assisted our fellow Kiwanis with a pancake breakfast. We provided food for people participating in the Freedom Run at Ladera Ranch. Volunteers helped set up and cook delicious pancakes and sausages. The money fundraised for this event went to Laura’s House, an organization that helps to heal and care for those affected by domestic violence.
[President]
Another Year
With only the last month of summer left, school is starting up really soon which means Key club will start up as well. I’ve already had one year’s worth of experience of being president and I am looking forward to this upcoming school year. I am so humbled and excited for my term, returning as president. Going into this year, I’m confident about making our club successful and inclusive. I’ve learned a lot from my mistakes, drafted of new ideas, and reconstructed a really positive attitude about our club. My goal this year is to retain and increase membership, increase our club’s hours, have more fundraisers, and have more joint events or projects with other clubs within our division. I’m very happy and blessed to have such an awesome board again this year. All of them are so dedicated and excited for Key Club and it fuels my drive to be the very best president I can be. I hope for the very best and I can’t wait for school—well not for school, really—but for Key Club to start up again!
[Secretary]
Key Club Kick-Start
Summer is coming to a close as the school year is rapidly approaching. El Toro Key Clubbers are relaxing and doing service! August 19th is our Pacific Symphony Event, which many of our members enjoy. We help people experience the wonderful aspects of music with various booths and enjoy a concert at the end as well! The 2012-2013 school year is coming fast, and with that means opportunities to gain members! Club Rush is always extremely fun with our Key Club doing walking sign ups and clothespin tagging. The new year is always exciting especially with new and returning members. The Fall season has some of the best events including Harvest Festival. I look forward to meeting many new people and volunteering at our great events! El Toro has a lot of goals for this term, such as more fundraising, more members, and even birthday celebrations! We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I have complete faith in our board and club because I know that they are amazing! I love the dedication and willingness to serve others that our club acquires, and I hope that the next year is filled with just that: love, dedication, service, and fun!
[Sr. Rep]
I Can Ride My Bike With No Handlebars For a week, Laguna Key Clubbers volunteered at the Orange County Down Syndrome Association 2012 Bike Camp. We woke up bright and early to help teach kids with down syndrome how to ride a bike. We used specialized bikes that had a handle on the back so that volunteers could help stabilize the rider and a roller on the back instead of a wheel. These rollers not only provided more stability for the bike and rider, but also allowed the bike to slightly wobble back and forth like a normal bike would. When the rider became accustomed to the bike, we allowed him or her on a two-wheeled bike. It was one of the best experiences I had as I got to see the kids conquer their fears of falling off their bikes and ride their bikes with smiling faces as their parents cheered them on!
[President]
Future Plans
As school is approaching, the time for Laguna Key Clubbers to help out is now! On August 9th, a few Key Clubbers woke at an early hour to help out the PTSA make registration packets for our Hawk Walk. Putting the packets might have been monotonous as it was going in circles—picking up fliers in order over and over again. However, it was definitely worth it since we were the fastest group, finishing two hours early! The parents were kind enough to offer us free lunches consisting of tacos, grapes, and fountain drinks. It was nice to be rewarded after working in a non-air conditioned room for so long. Later this month, we will be helping out at registration, passing out textbooks and helping kids find their lockers.
[VP]
Families Forward On Saturday July 28th, Tesoro Key Club volunteered for the Families Forward Food Drive. We were assigned to the Fresh & Easy Store in Lake Forest, where we set up to give shoppers a small food list. Those who were interested in helping out with the food drive would go in and pick up a few items for Families Forward along with their regular shopping items. At the end of the day we collected about three shopping carts with oodles of food. We then drove the food up to the Families Forward warehouse in Irvine to be packed and sorted. The event was lots of fun, and it was great knowing that the food we collected was going to feed families in need from all over Orange County.
[President]
Think Together
On Saturday July 28th, Tesoro Key Club volunteered for the Families Forward Food Drive. We were assigned to the Fresh & Easy Store in Lake Forest, where we set up to give shoppers a small food list. Those who were interested in helping out with the food drive would go in and pick up a few items for Families Forward along with their regular shopping items. At the end of the day we collected about three shopping carts with oodles of food. We then drove the food up to the Families Forward warehouse in Irvine to be packed and sorted. The event was lots of fun, and it was great knowing that the food we collected was going to feed families in need from all over Orange County.
[President]
A Summer of Productivity
July has been a productive month for THHS Key Club. We kicked it off with the Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast at El Toro High School. Following the Pancake Breakfast was the Orphan Care event at Saddleback Church on the 8th and 21st of July, where our members played with and talked to children as well as brightened their days. On July 21st, we had a bake sale at Albertsons in Trabuco Canyon, where we raised a total of $344.44 for Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP). At the end of the month, we headed over to the DCM at Costeau Park, where we found out that we had raised the second largest amount of money in District 41 South! Go Lions!!!
Future Plans With school almost starting again, we are preparing for an awesome year full of fun, caring, and service. To recognize the hard work of our members, we will try to get our school’s approval on sashes for seniors whom have at least fifty hours of community service during the year. We also plan to recognize Key Clubbers whom do more than twenty-five hours of service. Another goal that we board members have is to not only to increase the number of active members in Trabuco Hills’s Key Club, but also to improve the relationship between our members. I want THHS Key Club to be a large group of friends, not a group of small cliques. To get everyone involved, we will play ice breakers after club meetings which will get different members working together. Overall, I am very excited for the school year to start and for Key Club to improve.
OC Fair 5k Run Taco Trails
MAJOR EMPHASIS on Builders Club
Symphony in the Park (Pittsford) August 19, 4:30-7:00pm
Oodles of Board Meetings
Taco Run
Pacific Symphony
I deeply appreciate your continuous roars, lions! You make the newsletter a reality. Wow, third issue already! From here on, I hope the issues get better and better, so keep up the writing and picture taking—appeal is everything (to me). For some of us Key Clubbers, this is the last summer of our high school careers /sob. And as cliché as it is, let’s make the most of it! As seniors, let’s make our mark memorable! And for all the youngin’s, I hope you all enjoy the rest of your high school career and Key Club experience. I regret not being more active in my young high school years. I look forward to seeing my awkwardness bloom into something better. Luls, /forced socialization. Ok. Do your AP homework, kiddos. And don’t forget about your Key Club commitments and responsibilities. Roaring with Service,
Anhthy Tong
Lieutenant Governor Hannah Tuong
d41s.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com (949)742-4196 (call only)
Executive Assistant Austin Malis
austinmalis@gmail.com (949)690-0553
Divisional Secretary Joseph Olmo
olmo.joseph@gmail.com (949)374-0455
Newsletter Editor Anhthy Tong
anhthy.tong@gmail.com (949)510-7006
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