Division 28 | May 2014 Newsletter

MAY 2014 VOL 1 ISSUE 2

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT // DIVISION 28 // KEY CLUB

THE GOTHAM CHRONICLES

Table of Contents 1 Cover Page 2 Table of Contents 3 Greetings from Lt.G 4-5 Key Club 101 6-7 April DCM Recap 8-9 Project Eliminate 10 Key Leader 11 Portland Rally 12 Club Officer and Member Spotlight 13 Batman Bowl 14-15 Contact Information 16 Back Cover

Greetings from your Lt.G Hello Division 28 Key Clubbers!

It is my honor to serve as your 2014-2015 Lieutenant Governor. I have to say that this past month was a blast. In such a short amount of time, Division 28 has already shown me so much spirit, leadership, and passion.

As the year progresses, I hope Division 28 is able to successfully grow even more within each individual member and club. Together, we can make a difference.

The month of May is the month when each officer officially takes over their club and the torch is passed onto the new board. However, it’s also that time of the year when membership tends to decrease. But do not fret! This is the perfect time to show your club what the new officer board is made of. Show your club what you learned at DCON, at the workshops, and what you’ve learned from other fellow officers.

I also want to take a moment to thank everyone who has supported me this past month. From helping me run my very first DCM/PCM, to recent club visits, there’s no way I could’ve done everything without the Kiwanians and fellow Key Club member’s encouragement.

I hope to see many of you guys at the May Joint DCM this month! Invite all your friends even if they’re not in Key Club.

See you all soon!

In Love and Service,

Jenna Liang Lieutenant Governor of Division 28

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Key Dates May 5th – President’s Update and Secretary Reports due May 10th – Lt.G and Bulletin Newsletters due May 18th – May P/VPCM at Yogurtland in Bellevue May 31st – May DCM at Coulon Beach Park

WHAT IS KEY CLUB? Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.

Mission statement Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

Vision We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide.

Core values The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.

Pledge I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

Motto Caring–Our Way of Life

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 44 divisions. Through rain or shine, snow or hail, Key Clubbers in the PNW dedicate countless hours to their communities and international, and we are always Proud ‘N’ Willing to serve!

PNW KEY CLUB

APRIL

DCM

Project 1 baby dies every 9 minutes from tetanus

$1.80 protects 1 woman and her future babies

MNT has been eliminated in more than 20 countries since 2000

MNT results when tetanus spores, which are present in soil everywhere, enter the bloodstream. It is mainly caused by a lack of access to sanitary birthing conditions, unclean instruments used to cut the umbilical cord and unclean postpartum cord care.

Once the disease is contracted, the fatality rate can be as high as 100 percent in underserved areas.

Most mothers and newborns who die of tetanus live in areas of Africa, South Asia and East Asia, where many woman are poor, having little access to health care, have unlimited information about safe delivery procedures and continue harmful cord care practices.

Eliminate What can I do to help?

 Spread the word about MNT and its devastating and preventable affects  Visit the www.TheEliminateProject.org to access key messages, brochures, and videos  Include fundraising for The Eliminate Project your plans for 2014-2015

Educate Educate yourself about MNT, and share what you learn with your club, your community, your family, and your school.

Advocate Let the world know about the project.

Invest Join the 10,000 plus donors to save or protect mothers and their future babies.

Eliminate The work you to eliminate MNT will change the world. MNT will be eliminated and give the poorest families the chance to lead the healthy lives they deserve.

Portland Area October 24-26th, 2014 Camp Collins, Gresham

Seattle Area November 7-9th, 2014 Camp Sambica, Bellevue

Register at www.key-leader.org Busy one weekend? The other camp isn’t that far.

You can register ahead, click “pay later” and pay as late as at the camp

Officer of the Month Jennifer Kwak Junior Secretary of Bellevue High School KC Favorite Color: Turquoise Favorite Food: Sushi Favorite Animal: Panda Favorite Fruit: Oranges Favorite genre of music/artist: Nice Music Favorite Hobby: Ice Skating Why did you join Key Club? I joined Key Club because it seemed fun!

Member of the month Andy Li Sophomore Newport High School Favorite Color: Purple Favorite Food: Chipotle Favorite Animal: Majestic Elephant Favorite Fruit: Banana or Dragonfruit Favorite genre of music/artist: R&B/ Ariana Grande Favorite Hobby: Watching Netflix (white collar) Why did you join Key Club? Community Service is cool and my brother was in Key Club at his High School and I wanted to meet new people and have fun

The Batman Bowl HOW TO EARN POINTS Points will be awarded throughout the year to each school based on completion of each criteria. The school with the most points at the end of the 2014-2015 term will receive an awesome ice cream/pizza/root beer float party!

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Schools

Attending Responding Secretary DCMS to Report Newsletter (on time) Bellevue 55 20 Interlake 125 5 20 International 10 Issaquah 105 20 Liberty 160 20 Mercer 170 5 20 Island Mt Si 40 10 20 Newport 230 15 20 Skyline 205 20

Attending DCMs – 10 points per member Bringing a new member to a DCM – 5 points per member Responding to newsletter – 5 points per member Secretary report filled on time – 20 points Secretary reports turned in late (better late than never!) – 5 points Presidents update turned in on time – 10 points Monthly Newsletters – 20 points Miscellaneous – up to my description

Secretary Presidents Presidents Report Update Update (late) (late) 20 20 5 5 20 20 20 20 20 20

Monthly Club Newsletters meeting Info 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20

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115 190 40 185 220 255 110 305 265

Bellevue

Interlake

President: Charlene Lam Vice President: Amy Park Secretary: Jennifer Kwak Treasurer: Nina Stash Bulletin Editor: Mariachiara Ficarelli

President: Aidan Browne Vice President: Cyssi Ngo Secretary: Jessica Li Treasurer: Aurora Bays- Muchmore Bulletin Editor: Miguel Monserate

Issaquah President: Adam Newton Vice President: Rachel Asistin Secretary: Megan Huang Treasurer: Christine Park Bulletin Editor: Nathan Nishi CCS: Lucy Huffman

Mercer Island President: Aidan Wang Vice President: Riley Fang Secretary: Jasmine Louie Treasurer: Dana He Bulletin Editor: Kayla Kim Publicity: Megan Lee BoD: Jacqueline Li

Liberty President: Lauren Dodd Vice President: Zack Lui Secretary: Celine Chiu Treasurer: Aldrick Cabrera Bulletin Editor: Cassidy Larkin

Newport President: Ben Yan Vice President: Rose Li Secretary: Kayla Shin Treasurer: Zuzu Tang Bulletin Editor: Ivan Iturriga Fundraising Chair: Judith Wong

International President: Naomi Ngo Vice President: Jasmine Zhu Secretary: Rahma Kamel Treasurer: Dylan Chang Bulletin Editor: Gillian Matthes

Mt. Si President: Natalie Chow Vice President: Princeton See Secretary: Dylan Miller Treasurer: Hunter Hance Bulletin Editor: Erin Shervey Webmaster: Natasha Ng

Skyline President: Vidhi Singh Vice President: Josh Chu Secretary: Eric Zeng Treasurer: Erika Shing Bulletin Editor: Suvir Copparam Publicity: Jessica Ma Webmaster: Jessica He Fundraising Chair: Justin Suh & Puja Ramanathan

District Board Contact Info Lisa Antonio

Ik Hoon Jung

Aneesh Pappu

District Governor

District Secretary

District Treasurer

Lisaantonio.dgov.gmail.com

ijungpnwsec@gmail.com

Apappu97@gmail.com

Jenny Zhang

Cleo Tsang

District Editor

Convention Chair

editorjennyzhang@gmail.com

pnwconventionchair@gmail.com

District Administrators John Jay District Administrator jmjay@comcast.net

Tom Saunders Assistant District Administrator pnwtoms@gmail.com

International Board Raeford Penny

Rachel Benoit

Roshni Chandwani

Key Club International President

Key Club International Vice-President

PNW International Trustee

keyclubrachel@gmail.com

Roshni.chandwani.kc@gmail.com

raefordpenny@gmail.com

Thanks for reading!

Jenna Liang Lieutenant Governor of Division 28 Pacific Northwest Key Club Key Club International Liangjenna.ltg28@gmail.com 425.533.7091

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