Volume 1 | Issue 10 | February 2015
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In This Issue…
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Calendar/ Events A Message From Your LTG The Eliminate Project Update Dallas Stars Day of Service DCON Hype Divisional Election Conference Ronald McDonald House Wishlist District Contact Info
Calendar/ Events
February 7th: Kiwanis Midwinter Zone Conference/ DEC @ Martin High School. Be there at 8:00 am to volunteer February 12th: DCM @ Dixie House Café on Hulen. 6:00pm to eat, 7:00pm to meet
A Message From Your LTG Hi everybody, As you all know, the Divisional Election Conference is coming up this Saturday. I am ecstatic for February 7th’s Midwinter Zone Conference, as we will elect our new LTG during the morning of. I know everyone is curious about the registration process for DCON, so please remember to check your emails because I will be sending out lots and lots of useful information. Valentine’s day is coming up, so be sure to spread the love of service further to your community, school, and family. I look forward to seeing you all soon!
District 1S LTG: An Bui ltg1south@gmail.com 817-‐823-‐9250
The Eliminate Project Update
Would you kiss an octopus to save lives? As of January 25, 2015, Kiwanis-‐family Service Leadership Programs have raised US$3,795,765 in total funds, and we are so close to reaching US$3.8 Million. Key Clubs have surpassed US$3 Million Goal and the international board members kissed an Octopus during the 100 Anniversary Celebrations in Detroit. You again raised more than US$25,132 last week, saving or protecting more than 13,962 lives.
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DCON Hype
Are you ready to embark on a journey full of servant leadership and fun? The DCON season is finally among us, and there is no better time to rally up all of your finest voyagers and prepare to embark on the best adventure the Texas-Oklahoma District has to offer DCON 2015, Service Adventure. District convention is a weekend long voyage that not only celebrates a year of hard work but also builds the foundation for the new Key Club season. Embark on this journey and build memories that will last a lifetime. Everyone is invited to this thrilling event, prepare your biggest expedition yet and bring along new incoming officers, standing members and new members. This is a time to learn the ropes of Key Club and to set the stones to make the next year the best one yet. During this weekend of exploration voyagers will learn the energy and power of Key Club through forums, meetings, projects, and motivational speakers all while being surrounded with eager and excited fellow Key Clubbers. Along with this attendees will have the honor of selecting who will lead the way for the adventures to come in the 2015-2016 year. Take the opportunity to brag to your club that you were a deciding factor in determining the Texas-Oklahoma District Governor! As the countdowns ticks down the buzz gets louder, and louder. While on this exciting expedition you will have the chance to meet members from all of the different ranks of Key Club. Meet the district Editor and International Trustee in a video game duel or challenge your Lieutenant Governor to a race through obstacle courses. This is an unforgettable weekend filled with over a thousand Key Clubbers. You will feel the community, bond, and shared love of service spread throughout the Sheraton hotel in Dallas. The clock is ticking down toward DCON 2015 and there is no better time than now to get your expedition together. Spread the excitement through your clubs and create committees, sign up for each and every contest and get DCON involved in your weekly meetings. DCON 2015 A Service Adventure, will you be there?
Division Election Conference The Divisional Election Conference is coming up! If you are interested in becoming Lieutenant Governor of Division 1 South for the 2015-‐2016 Key Club year, please fill out the LTG candidate form attached. Location: Martin High School 4501 West Pleasant Ridge Road, Arlington, Tx 76016 Time: 8:00am-‐2:30pm Note: Each club can only have up to 4 voting delegates, but they can have as many volunteers present at the Kiwanis Governor’s visit. -‐Clubs are responsible for bringing 2 dozen cookies/brownies, and a case of mini water bottles.
District Board Contact Info
District Governor: Kaitlyn Wilson Governor@tokeyclub.com 214-‐236-‐3271
District Editor: Emily Zhao Editor@tokeyclub.com 512-‐284-‐3234
District Secretary: Samuel Kinnin Secretary@tokeyclub.com 325-‐998-‐6240
District Treasurer: Colin Gonzalez Treasurer@tokeyclub.com 817-‐583-‐1171
Regional Advisor: Donna Newsham dnewsham@region7texokey.com 817-‐475-‐0870