THE GOTHAM CHRONICLES Division 28
Pacific Northwest District Key Club International
MAY 2015 | VOL 2 ISSUE 2 BELLEVUE | INTERLAKE | INTERNATIONAL| ISSAQUAH | LIBERTY | MERCER ISLAND | MT. SI | NEWPORT | SAMMAMISH | SKYLINE
Caring—Our Way of Life
TABLE OF CONTENTS 04 : Hello from your LTG 05 : Events in May 06 : April DCM Recap 08 : Lieutenant Governor Elections 10 : MAY DCM 11 : SEATTLE DTE 12 : KEY Club 101 14 : ELIMINATE Project (and baby pictures!) 16 : Preferred Charities 17 : Highlighted Members 18 : Officer Contact Information 20 : District Contact Information
Children: Their Future, Our Focus
HELLO FROM YOUR Hello Division 28! I honestly cannot believe a month has passed by already since I’ve made my last newsletter but here we are in the start of May. I want to say, first of all, good luck to all you testers out there. I know it’s a struggle to even walk inside the school sometimes but we only have two more weeks at most for those IB candidates! Moving on, looking forward in the month of May, I’m excited for all the events we have planned! I’m definitely looking forward to having both club level and district level interactions increase for our division and that will remain my main goal for the month. At the same time, please do not hesitate to contact me! I know some schools I have contacted numerous times, but others I still have not built the strongest relationship with. And for those who have great divisional and district level ideas, I want to hear them. The other Lieutenant Governors and I are here to help you accomplish your goals in Key Club no matter how big or small the project is. Finally, I want to say congratulations to SARA REED and ERIKA KUMAR for their initiative so early into the year! Love, Cyssi Ngo Lieutenant Governor of Division 28
LTG MAY 5th • PRESIDENT UPDATES AND SECRETARY REPORTS DUE MAY 10TH • CLUB NEWSLETTER DUE MAY 16TH • JOINT DCM W/ 22/24, 26, 27, 32, & 33 AT GENE COULON MEMORIAL BEACH PARK, 1 PM – 5 PM MAY 29TH • SEATTLE DTE , LAKE CITY COMMUNITY CENTER, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM
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APRIL DCM BULLETIN EDITORS From left to right: Addison, Rosie Skovron, Riley Fang, Neel Baxi, Kacey Higa
TREASURERS From left to right: Dana He, Noah Hance, Ein Chang, Andi Li
SECRETARIES From left to right: Jasmine Louie, Elizabeth Carroll, Erika Kumar, Kevin Wu
VICE PRESIDENTS From left to right: Sisir Gudipati, Annika Laufer, Julia Chen, Zuzu Tang, Austin Zhao, Lena Mai
PRESIDENTS
From left to right: Justin Suh, Aurora BaysMuchmore, Aidan Wang, Mara Gothelf, Nathan Nishi, Judi Wong, Elizabeth Tran
LTG ELECTIONS
A QUICK NOTE Because of some unexpected circumstances, I will not be able to continue as your Lieutenant Governor starting in August. Seeing that I cannot continue my term, I want to introduce you guys to Adam Newton who will take over once I move. Lieutenant Governor or not, I have 100% faith that Division 28 will succeed in any of its goals no matter what!
MAY DCM Whether it’s to celebrate the end/take a break from testing, see old friends or meet new ones, come join us at the May DCM! Division 28 has been specifically assigned drinks and cups so please bring a sizable amount!
WHO: Division 22/24, 26, 27, 28, 32, 33 WHEN: May 16th, 1 – 5 pm WHERE: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park WHAT TO BRING: - Blankets - Chairs - DRINKS AND CUPS - Any source of entertainment for the beach Hope to see you guys there!
SEATTLE DTE Raise money for the Eliminate Project by attending the Dance to Eliminate! All Key Clubbers and guests are welcome! Make sure to check out the Facebook page for more requirements including an Eventbrite early bird sign up and a medical form!
LOCATION: Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Avenue NE Seattle, WA 98125 WHEN: Friday, May 29th, 7:30 – 10:30 pm THEME: Tropical TICKET PRICES: $12 early bird or $14 at the door (cash only) There will be a live DJ, raffled dances and food! Dress code is casual so be creative!
Remember ASB cards are required.
KEY CLUB 101
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!
ELIMINATE WEEK Every child deserves to be healthy and happy. This Eliminate Week, celebrate the children in your life and do something for the Eliminate Project. All it takes is US$1.80 to save a mother and all of her future babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus.
• 1 baby dies every 11 minutes • $1.80 is enough to save a mother and her future babies • 160 babies die from MNT each day • A series of three shots of vaccine = immunity to tetanus
PREFERRED CHARITIES 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
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.
UNICEF
Since 1994, Key Club has been Trick-or-Treating 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.
OFFICER OF THE MONTH ERIKA KUMAR & SARA REED Both Erika and Sara have dedicated their first month and a half in going beyond their expected roles and participating successfully on the District level. With both deadlines and numerous requirements, both have successfully met beyond my expectations! As well, their positions are never disregarded as they also take part in Skyline Key Club. Congrats!
MEMBER OF THE MONTH CARMEN HUANG Message from your president: She has helped a lot with the past few volunteer events. Even when she couldn't get a ride, she still managed to show up at the events by riding the bus. Personally, I admire this a lot since it's not everyday people are willing to ride the bus to help others.
OFFICER CONTACT IN BELLEVUE HIGH President: Charlene Lam VP: Shayna Hallman Secretary: Hannah Tsai Treasurer: Ein Chang Bulletin Editor:
INTERLAKE HIGH President: Aurora Bays-Muchmore VP: Julia Chen Secretary: Yael Goldin Treasurer: Kevin Li Bulletin Editor: Rosie Skovron
SKYLINE HIGH
MT. SI HIGH
President: Justin Suh VP: Sisir Gudipati Secretary: Erika Kumar Treasurer: Jonathan Seto Bulletin Editor: Neel Baxi
President: Mara Gothelf VP: Annika Laufer Secretary: Elizabeth Carroll Treasurer: Noah Hance Bulletin Editor: Addison
INTERNAT
President: Ja VP: Athulya Secretary: Ra Kamel Treasurer: Ni Bulletin Edito Lee
ISSAQUA
President: Na Nishi VP: Austin Zh Secretary: H Dyer Treasurer: Da Bulletin Edito Higa
NFORMATION
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NEWPORT HIGH President: Judi Wong VP: Zuzu Tang Secretary: Kevin Wu Treasurer: Andy Li Bulletin Editor: Mino Nakura
LIBERTY HIGH President: Sara Bluhm VP: Lauren Dodd Secretary: Kacey Ton Treasurer: Adriell Cabrera Bulletin Editor: Lucas Maier
SAMMAMISH HIGH President: Elizabeth Tran VP: Lena Mai Secretary: Chelsea Blanes Treasurer: Min Li Bulletin Editor: Meadow Becker
MERCER ISLAND HIGH President: Aidan Wang VP: Megan Lee Secretary: Jasmine Louie Treasurer: Dana He Bulletin Editor: Rory Murphy
DISTRICT CONTAC INT’L BOARD MARIA PALAZOLLO
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT ILLINOIS-EASTERN IOWA
DISTRICT BOARD
TYLER BOSSER District Governor
TRAN HOANG District Secretary
tylerbosser.pnwgov@gmail.com tranhoang.pnwsec@gmail.com
SUVIR COP District Tr
copparam.suvi
CT INFORMATION
KEVIN ZHANG
INTERNATIONAL VP PACIFIC NORTHWEST
PPARAM reasurer
JOJO SAUNDERS District Editor
TASHRIMA HOSSAIN
PNW INT’L INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE
ir@gmail.com jojosaunders.pnweditor@gmail.com
RYAN MIURA Convention Chair
Thanks for Reading! Cyssi Ngo Lieutenant Governor of Division 28 Pacific Northwest Key Club Key Club International cyssi.ngo28@gmail.com 425-246-2455
Andes Lee Divisional Secretary andes.leelee@gmail.com Jacque Li Divisional Public Relations Officer li.s.jacque@gmail.com
Question of the Month: What week did we dedicate to the Eliminate Project?
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