THE GOTHAM CHRONICLES Division 28 Pacific Northwest District Key Club International
DECEMBER 2015 | VOL 2 ISSUE 9 BELLEVUE | INTERLAKE | INTERNATIONAL | ISSAQUAH | LIBERTY | MERCER ISLAND | MOUNT SI | NEWPORT | SAMMAMISH | SKYLINE
Caring—Our Way of Life
04 Greetings from your Lieutenant Governor 06 November DCM Recap 08 Skate To Eliminate Recap 10 December DCM and WinterCon Info 12 Lieutenant Governor Election Rally 14 Running For District Office 16 The Eliminate Project 18 Key Club 101 20 Preferred Charities 21 DCON Information 22 Division 28 Information 23 Officer/Member of the Month 24 Divisional Contact Info 26 District Contact Info
Children: Their Future, Our Focus
Hello Division 28 Key Clubbers, It’s the last month of the year and I can certainly feel the holidays approaching! Although the weather is getting colder and the days are getting shorter, never forget that there are always those in our community who need our service and aid, no matter the time of year. Now, as you may know DCON is coming up quickly. Although it’s a little less than 100 days away, it’s very important to get on top of registration right away! Officers, try to nail down who is going and finalize your price and members, be sure to let your officers know that you want to go as soon as possible! Another divisional event coming up is the December DCM on December 11th from 6-8 pm at the Issaquah High School library. If you wish to participate in the white elephant exchange, please be sure to bring a gift! In Love and Service, Adam Newton Lieutenant Governor of Division 28
DECEMBER 5th • PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY REPORTS DUE DECEMBER 10TH • CLUB NEWSLETTER DUE DECEMBER 11TH • DECEMBER DCM – WHITE ELEPHANT EXCHANGE JANUARY 9TH • LIUTENANT GOVERNOR ELECTION RALLY
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At the November DCM, Key Clubbers brought in tons of canned food that was bagged and then donated to less fortunate families. Thank you so much to everyone who brought food! I’m sure that we’ve made an impact in the lives of many people this holiday season.
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On November 20th, over 300 Key Cl Seattle area gathered to go ice s ELIMINATE Project! Hosted by Divisi a huge success. This event raised $ able to save 870
lubbers from all around the greater skating and raise money for The ions 26 & 28, Skate to Eliminate was $1566, which means that we were 0 more babies!
DECEMBER DCM
WHITE ELEPHANT EXCHANGE
Come join us as we celebrate the holidays, D28 style! If you want to participate in the exchange, please bring a wrapped $5-10 gift without your name on it. WHEN: December 11th, 2015 6-8 pm WHERE: Issaquah High School Library
WHAT: To elect the next Division 28 Lieutenant Governor WHERE: Gibson Hall in Issaquah WHEN: January 9th, 3:30 – 6pm (candidates must arrive at 4:30, delegates must arrive at 4:45, and the rally begins at 5) WHO: Candidates, delegates, Kiwanis members, faculty advisors, district board members, and all other Key Club members
Come join us as we elect the next leader of Division 28 for the 2016-2017 Key Club year! This is a very important event, so come out and support our candidates!
CANDIDATES: Arrive at 4:30, and be sure to be in business professional attire. DELEGATES: Arrive at 4:45, and be sure to be in business casual attire. EVERYONE ELSE: The rally will officially start at 5pm, so please try to be here before then. The attire will be business casual.
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Position Outline: - Attend ALL District Board Meetings and Rallies - Serve as Chief Executive - Attend various K-Family Related events - Oversee Lt. Governors - Promote a District Project and pursue District growth
Position Outline: - Attend ALL District Board Meetings and Rallies - Oversee Dues collection and club Treasurer education
“Very demanding, however, extremely rewarding” Tyler Bosser PNW Governor
Interested? For more info: CLICK HERE
- Manage District finances -Advance District membership-growth “A challenging learning experience that will leave you with lasting knowledge and memories.” Suvir Copparam PNW Treasurer
Interested? For more info: CLICK HERE
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Position Outline: • Attend ALL District Board Meetings and Rallies
Position Outline: - Attend ALL District Board Meetings and Rallies
• Overview Secretary Reports • Prepare board meeting materials • Take District Board Meeting Minutes
- Publish the District Newsletter: “The Espresso”
“The white expanse of your Microsoft Word document will be your canvas.”
Tran Hoang PNW Secretary
- Oversee Divisional newsletter publications - Seek to improve District communications “You won't be able to espresso yourself without coffee puns after this amazing experience!" Jojo Saunders PNW Editor
Interested? For more info:
Interested? For more info:
CLICK HERE
CLICK HERE
THE Every 11 minutes, a baby dies from
Maternal-Neonatal Tetanus
That’s 134 newborns dying daily About 49,000 dying yearly MNT is a terrible disease that targets newborns, causing them to suffer through unimaginable pain until they die within days.
But there’s good news
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We can make a difference -Elemonate Challenge -Eliminate Merchandise -Dance To Eliminate -Fundraisers We will ELIMINATE MNT
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In the midst of serene nature and fluctuating weather conditions lies the great Pacific Northwest District (PNW).The Pacific Northwest is geographically the largest district of Key Club International. The district spans from western Canada to northern California: with Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and the pan-handle of Idaho in between. The Pacific Northwest encompasses nearly 1.8 million square miles and includes over 300 clubs that operate under 45 divisions. Through rain or shine, snow or hail, Key Clubbers in the Pacific Northwest dedicate countless hours to their communities and internationally, and are always Proud 'N' Willing to serve!
UNICEF Since 1994, Key Club has been Trick-orTreating for UNICEF and over the years has raised nearly US$5 million for iodine deficiency programs worldwide and HIV and AIDS programs in Kenya and Swaziland. Now it’s helping the Eliminate Project.
MARCH OF DIMES For decades, Key Club has partnered with the March of Dimes to give every baby a healthy start. Key Club members raise thousands of dollars annually through various programs, including collecting change, holding dances, and taking part in March of Dimes’ signature event, March for Babies. CHILDREN’S MIRACLE NETWORK HOSPITALS Key Club participates with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by sponsoring fundraising events. Key Club members also participate in service projects at their local children’s hospital.
DIVISION 28 AT A GLANCE Division 28 serves the Bellevue, Issaquah, Mercer Island, and Snoqualmie areas. It contains 10 schools, including Mercer Island, Newport, Bellevue, Sammamish, Interlake, International, Issaquah, Skyline, Liberty, and Mount Si. Division 28 is one of the largest and most committed divisions in the district, and had the highest divisional attendance at DCON 2015.
MASCOT: Batman
COLORS:
Yellow and Black “Twenty-eight dominate!�
OFFICER OF THE MONTH
DAVIS HATCH
BULLETIN EDITOR
Mount Si High School The Mount Si bulletin editor had to quit, so he has stepped up and volunteered to take over that position until elections.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH JONAH TANG MEMBER
Mercer Island High School He has been an avid volunteer and not only volunteers extensively but also inspires other people to volunteer with his enthusiasm. Recently, he also worked with Vi Le to organize an Eliminate Project fundraiser!
CONTACT INFO
BELLEVUE President – Charlene Lam VP – Peter Ch’en Secretary – Hannah Tsai Treasurer – Ein Chang Bulletin Editor – Hannah Feller PR – Jack George
INTERLAKE President – Aurora BaysMuchmore VP – Julia Chen Secretary – Yael Goldin Treasurer – Kevin Li Bulletin Editor – Rosie Skovron Div. Rep. – Haneul Ryou LIBERTY President – Sara Bluhm VP – Lauren Dodd Secretary – Kacey Ton Treasurer – Adriell Cabrera Bulletin Editor – Lucas Maier Div. Rep. – Nida Phengkhanya
NEWPORT President – Judi Wong VP – Zuzu Tang Secretary – Kevin Wu Treasurer – Andy Li Bulletin Editor – Mino Nakura Committee Chair – Shelley Liao Div. Rep. – Timmy Pham
INTERNATIONAL President – Jasmine Zhu VP – Athulya Rajkumar Secretary – Rahma Kamel Treasurer – Nijal Trivedi Bulletin Editor – Lauren Lee Div. Rep. – Sara Joy
ISSAQUAH President – Nathan Nishi VP – Austin Zhao Secretary – Hannah Dyer Treasurer – Danielle Jun Bulletin Editor – Thomas Chin CSC – Kelly Chen
MERCER ISLAND President – Aidan Wang VP – Megan Lee Secretary – Jasmine Louie Treasurer – Dana He Bulletin Editor – Rory Murphy Fundraising – Vi Le Publicity – Riley Fang
MOUNT SI President – Mara Gothelf VP – Annika Laufer Secretary – Elizabeth Carroll Treasurer – Noah Hance Bulletin Editor – Addison Webmaster – Donavan See Div. Rep. – Carlos Larios
SAMMAMISH President – Elizabeth Tran VP – Lena Mai Secretary – Chelsea Blanes Treasurer – Min Li Bulletin Editor – Meadow Becker
SKYLINE President – Justin Suh VP – Sisir Gudipati Secretary – Erika Kumar Treasurer – Jonathan Seto Bulletin Editor – Neel Baxi Publicity – Sara Reed and Jessica Ma Kiwanis Liaison – Erika Shing Special Events – Eric Ke and Amulya Bhattarai Div. Rep. – Eric Zeng
DISTRICT CONTACT INTERNATIONAL BOARD RIP LIVINGSTON International President Alabama PNW DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD
TYLER BOSSER District Governor
TRAN HOANG District Secretary
tylerbosser.pnwgov@gmail.com tranhoang.pnwsec@gmail.com
SUVIR COPPARA District Treas
copparam.suvir@gm
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ADDISON CLIPFELL International Vice President Michigan
JOJO SAUNDERS District Editor
DEVIN SUN PNW International Trustee New Jersey
RYAN MIURA Convention Chair
mail.com jojosaunders.pnweditor@gmail.com pnwconventionchair@gmail.com
Thanks for reading! Adam Newton Lieutenant Governor of Division 28 Pacific Northwest Key Club Key Club International anewton.ltg28@gmail.com 425.260.1210
Andes Lee Divisional Secretary andes.leelee@gmail.com
Jacque Li Divisional Public Relations Officer
li.s.jacque@gmail.com
Follow D28 on Instagram! @div28keyclub