KEY CLUB KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL | CNH DISTRICT | REGION 3 | DIVISION 41 SOUTH
VOLUME II
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ISSUE 7
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DEC 2012
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Can there be a better month than December?! This month is truly jam-packed with events: from Candidate Training Conference, Rose Float Decorating, to Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, and even New Years‘ Eve! With so much to do, and so little time, I can only feel the excitement this time of year! I want to thank everyone again for always working so hard—you may feel like an unsung hero, but your efforts are felt in many ways—I feel the fruits of your labors and am always astounded and proud of what you all are able to accomplish. On that note, thank you for thinking about Key Club even in the wake of your busy schedules: from working around sport conflicts, other extracurriculars, college applications, household chores, family and friend commitments, everyday school… I do notice and I do know the turmoil you are working around and I am seriously humbled by the work you always manage to put out for your community. THANK YOU. Thank you for everything that you do! With our winter recess even later into December this year, I know it may be hard to continue to volunteer your services that you may have done last year, but don‘t you worry—there is still
With our winter recess even later into December this year, I know it may be hard to continue to volunteer your services that you may have done last year, but don‘t you worry—there is still so much you can still do! For one, on Friday, December 21 at 6:30pm, don‘t wallow your time at home anticipating the end of the world, come on out to the Ice Palace in Aliso Viejo and spend the good day with your favorite Division—‗tis the season to celebrate each other! And again, during this upcoming break, take the time to relax and take time for yourself as the coming of January signals a rush of events for the division and district—from election season, to our annual, and much anticipated, Mr. Key Club Pageant, to future DCM fundraisers, to DCON 2013—there is too much to look forward to! Key Club does not slow down, but actually picks up from here, so get ready to kick it into high gear! We‘ll be ending our term ROARING with PRIDE, so just let those other divisions be wary of our force. They won‘t even know what‘s coming their way! HAVE A SAFE AND FUN WINTER BREAK! On the Prowl for Service,
Hannah Tuong Lieutenant Governor
HOSTED BY ANHS Date: Friday, December 21, 2012 Time: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm Location: Aliso Viejo Ice Palace $17 including admission and skates 9 Journey, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
500 slots per shift: FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE Date: Saturday, December 29, 2012 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm $15 per person Pick up at El Toro High School 25255 Toledo Way, Lake Forest, CA 92630
The Date: 29 December 2012 The Time: Morning shift 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Bus Site: El Toro High School at 7:30 am
BRING a medical release form! WEAR closed toed shoes! DRESS warm, old clothes you don’t care about
[President]
Spreading the Festive Spirit to Laguna Niguel Getting up before 11 am on a Saturday morning isn‘t easy for most of us…yet over 30 of Aliso‘s dedicated Key Clubbers woke up bright and early to make it to the intersection of Crown Valley and Nueva Vista in Laguna Niguel at 7 am to set up for the Annual Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade. From horses and fire trucks to Delorians and baton twirlers, this Parade was jam-packed with different floats and local businesses showing their holiday spirit. The wonderful Aliso Niguel Key Clubbers did every job from handing out flyers and information about the parade to viewers, to actually controlling the traffic flow of the floats! Talk about pressure! Nevertheless, the volunteers made sure to be on their A-game It is not uncommon for anyone to read about and help the parade run smoothly and Aliso Niguel Key Aliso‘s Club second workingtime with the enjoyably. This was helping wonderful SOKA University. One of the most out at the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade and popular andbe most events of the it sure won‘t theiranticipated last! year for ANHS Key Club volunteers would have to be the SOKA Holiday Concert. This is the time of year when Key Clubbers get to dress up in fancy uniforms, get cool name tags, and best of all….WEAR SANTA HATS. From ushering guests attending the concert to their seats, to making sure no one brings food into the concert hall, Key Clubbers made sure to let their festive spirit shine when helping out. Once every guest was settled in, the volunteers actually got to go in themselves and watch the concert! How lucky! One of the volunteers who attended said, ―It was really cool to see
spirit. The wonderful Aliso Niguel Key Clubbers did every job from handing out flyers and information about the parade to viewers, to actually controlling the traffic flow of the floats! Talk about pressure! Nevertheless, the volunteers made sure to be on their A-game and help the parade run smoothly and enjoyably. This was Aliso‘s second time helping out at the Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade and it sure won‘t be their last!
Aliso Niguel Key Club, Live! In Concert making sure no one brings food into the concert hall, Key Clubbers made sure to let their festive spirit shine when helping out. Once every guest was settled in, the volunteers actually got to go in themselves and watch the concert! How lucky! One of the volunteers who attended said, ―It was really cool to see all the holiday spirit…it got me really excited for the holidays!‖
A “Pre-Turkey” Trot [Webmaster] On Thanksgiving morning, Dana Hills Key Club members were up before the crack of dawn to volunteer at the 2012 Dana Point Turkey Trot. Students were able to lend a hand by working at the registration tents and water stations, awarding runners with their medals, and more. As sunlight reached over the ocean water to warm the harbor, it brought with it a strong sense of community. While reminiscing about family traditions and signing a giant ―Thank you‖ note to the Marines, volunteers were reminded that it takes more than just food to have a perfect Thanksgiving Day.
warm the harbor, it brought with it a strong sense of community. While reminiscing about family traditions and signing a giant ―Thank you‖ note to the Marines, volunteers were reminded that it takes more than just food to have a perfect Thanksgiving Day.
CVHS Key Club puts the “key” in Turkey Trot [Publicist] Getting up at 4 o‘clock in the morning isn‘t ideal for most people, but all of the volunteers at the Dana Point Turkey Trot were cheerful and ready to help on the morning of Thanksgiving—once they had a cup of coffee in them. Capo Valley Key Club volunteers mainly helped at the water stations, which ended up getting a bit…wet. The craziness as a crowd of runners would go by was exhilarating, and the group of key clubbers yelling, ―Go! You can do it! Happy Thanksgiving!‖ was almost deafening. Sure, getting up really early in the morning isn‘t the most fun thing to do on a holiday, but it was refreshing to see all of those kids up and going and helping out, giving out water and cheering on the runners. It was tiring, but overall enjoyable and made for an interesting Thanksgiving.
the group of key clubbers yelling, ―Go! You can do it! Happy Thanksgiving!‖ was almost deafening. Sure, getting up really early in the morning isn‘t the most fun thing to do on a holiday, but it was refreshing to see all of those kids up and going and helping out, giving out water and cheering on the runners. It was tiring, but overall enjoyable and made for an interesting Thanksgiving.
A Christmas Miracle: Key Club Edition [President] On December 9th, Capo Valley Key Clubbers hosted a ―free‖ holiday bake sale to fundraise for PTP. Key Clubbers were stationed at two tables, both filled with holiday-themed sugar cookies, brownies, and donuts. The smell of Christmas/Chanukkah filled the air, attracting many shoppers to our tables to try our scrumptious baked goods. Key Clubbers explained that not only were we giving out delicious cookies, but we were also fundraising for an amazing cause. Members showed great enthusiasm and charisma at the bake sale, dancing, singing carols, and wishing everyone happy holidays. Capo Key Clubbers truly embodied the Christmas/Chanukkah spirit of giving, raising over 230 dollars for PTP!
Members showed great enthusiasm and charisma at the bake sale, dancing, singing carols, and wishing everyone happy holidays. Capo Key Clubbers truly embodied the Christmas/Chanukkah spirit of giving, raising over 230 dollars for PTP! All in all, the event was a swell time and members at CVHS showed excellent commitment and enthusiasm at the event.
UNICEF Boxes [President] This year, many people went out during Halloween and raised money for Project Eliminate. Laguna Hills raised over $300 and I was surprised to see many kids take time out of their busy schedules and school work to go out and pledge money for this great cause. We also had the cutest decorations on the boxes and will be giving out a prize for the one who raised the most money. I look forward to seeing this event take place next year. Also, next month we plan on helping out at marathons and holding a Toy Drive at our school.
decorations on the boxes and will be giving out a prize for the one who raised the most money. I look forward to seeing this event take place next year. Also, next month we plan on helping out at marathons and holding a Toy Drive at our school.
Special Olympics [Member] On December 9th, Laguna Hills Key Club helped out at the Special Olympics in Irvine. Our job was to be the score keepers during the field hockey games and to cheer on our teams. Some of the games got intense as they fought over the puck and tripped over a lot. Also, some of the players came over and talked to us and it was nice to see how happy they were to be playing. We made new friends with other volunteers and it was an enjoyable event. Of course, all the teams we scored for won and the staff was so kind and appreciated our help. Some of us were also time keepers where we got to blow air horns and wave a towel at the referee to signal the period
made new friends with other volunteers and it was an enjoyable event. Of course, all the teams we scored for won and the staff was so kind and appreciated our help. Some of us were also time keepers where we got to blow air horns and wave a towel at the referee to signal the period being over. Hope to do this event next year!
Toy Drive for Military Families [VP] This November-December Trabuco Hills Key Club collected new toys to donate to the families of the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines and the USS McClusky. The toys will be distributed at a banquet soon before the troops go back on service and it was our pleasure to help out their family!
Candlelight Tours [Member] Let‘s take a Candlelight Tour, shall we? After I attended this joyful event on December 8th and 9th at Heritage Hill Historical Park, I really wanted to go every night. The lights made me feel warm and fuzzy and the music made me want to sing Christmas carols. I got the opportunity on the first night to be Santa‘s little helper. I offered to take photos for families with Santa. Some of the most adorable moments involved the children telling Santa everything on their wish list and even wrote Santa letters! I asked Santa why he volunteered at the park every year. He answered from the bottom of his heart, ―It‘s truly a rewarding experience. I love making people happy.‖ On the second night, my job was lighting the candles inside the bags to make the walkways luminescent. On my breaks, I decided to walk around and take photos of the fantasy scenery. I bought myself a slice of pizza along with cookies and hot chocolate. I went inside the School House and sat in the small wooden desks as I watched the entertainers sing and tell their
On the second night, my job was lighting the candles inside the bags to make the walkways luminescent. On my breaks, I decided to walk around and take photos of the fantasy scenery. I bought myself a slice of pizza along with cookies and hot chocolate. I went inside the School House and sat in the small wooden desks as I watched the entertainers sing and tell their stories. I strolled by St. Georges Church full of jolly people. Lastly, I walked inside the Serrano Adobe and inhaled the smell of history. I‘m very grateful for volunteering at Heritage Hill and the hard work to make it all happen definitely shows. Happy Holidays!
Multicultural Fair Boba Fundraiser 21: Hosting December DCM @Aliso Viejo Ice Palace
Turkey Trot Bake Sale 29: Rose Float
Turkey Trot
South County Outreach Canned Food Drive. Victorian Christmas, Candlelight Tour
Special Olympics Fundraising for PTP Collecting UNICEF boxes
Free Bake Sale w/ Tesoro Key Club See‘s Candy Sale
Library Volunteering Free Bake Sale for PTP with Mission Library Volunteering every Thursday
Victorian Christmas Candlelight Tour
Yo, lions! We made it to the 7th issue! Thank you to all of the schools that continue to submit photos and articles. I really appreciate it! I can‘t thank you all enough. It‘s flabbergasting how fast this year went, even with an extra leap day. It‘s still hard to believe that this is my last year of high school—I still feel like a baby. Make the most of your high school years and do the things you want to do. You don‘t want to look back and regret the things that you didn‘t do. Set your priorities straight, as well, and keep up those grades! Work hard, play harder, hehe. Stay warm, drink water, avoid naps, and don‘t forget to wear socks to bed. Please enjoy your breaks, everyone! Hibernate as you please. Thank you for the memories, and I‘ll see you next year! Roaring with Service,
Anhthy Tong
Lieutenant Governor Hannah Tuong
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Let‘s take a Candleli ght Tour, shall we? After I attende d this joyful event on Decemb er 8th and 9th at Heritage Hill Historical Park, I really wanted to go every night. The lights made me feel warm and fuzzy and the music made me want to sing Christma s carols. I got the opportun ity on the first night to be Santa‘s little helper. I offered to take photos for families with Santa.