June 2014 Newsletter

June 2014 Volume 3 Issue 2

Division 5 TEXAS-OKLAHOMA 

•A Message from your Lt. Governor •PCM/ Social Invite for July 19th •My Summer Goals for Division 5 • Key Club 101 •Club Improvment Tips for June 2014 •Monthly Checklist •District Staff Contact Information •K-Family after Graduation •Kiwanis Meeting Locations in Division 5 •Updating Officer Contact Information •ICON 2014 •Monthly Reporting Information •Staying Connected

Monthly Message

Hey Division 5!

Now that I have introduced myself in the last newsletter I will start by giving you an update about what is going on in Key Club. First off, I want to let you know that Key Club is amazing, and I am so grateful to be your new Lt. Governor.

I love being able to help make your Key Club experience better! Additionally, if you have an event or meeting, I would love to come! Just let me know about it and I’ll be there.

This year's Governors project is to help out The Children’s Miracle Network. There will be more information about this soon. Just be on the lookout for more information on the project. Also, if you ever run into any problems, want to talk about Key Club, or need anything at all I can be reached at any time on my phone (text/call 210-748-2014), email (diannaltg5@gmail.com), or through Facebook (let me know if you are not on the division 5 FB page). I am here for you all and I can’t wait to grow as a division and get to know you all more!  FUN FACT! Dreaming about fireworks means that you like to be the center of attention and are showing off to others. It also symbolizes enthusiasm and exhilaration.

When: Saturday July 19th, 2014 Time: 12pm – 4pm Where: Who: All officers and members For: Discuss summer events for the division and bond afterwards in a social.

Bring: Potluck item to share, and wear comfortable clothes that can get wet (we may have water games) RSVP: Let me know if you or your club is coming by July 17th

Summer Goals!

1) Make sure that I have contacted every officer and collect the correct contact information from every officer.

-I plan to do this by contacting officers on the weekends by means of communication that works for them and to emphasize the importance of checking emails.

2) Have at least one fun social between all the clubs in the division.

-I plan to do this by contacting different venues and seeing which is best to have an awesome social with all the key clubbers in the division.

3) Attend a planning meeting with every club this summer so the school year runs smoothly.

-I plan to carry this out by contacting each club and scheduling a meeting where plans will be made and officers will understand their responsibilities.

Key Clubď€ Acronyms CKI-Key Circle K International (the K-Family service Club organization for college students) COCRF- Club Officer Certification Report Form (must be filled out 14 days after the election of new officers) DEC- Divisional Election Conference (to elect a new LTG) DCM- Divisional Council Meeting (like a PCM, except it is put on by and for Kiwanians) DCON- District Convention FTC- Fall Training Conference ICON- International Convention Interclub-when two or more clubs meet together for an event KCI- Key Club International (the K-Family service organization for high school students) KI- Kiwanis International (the K-Family service organization for adults) LTG- Lieutenant Governor MRF- Monthly Report Form PCM- Presidential Council Meeting T-O- Texas-Oklahoma District UNICEF- One of KCI’s official service partners

Bored this summer? Visit your Kiwanis!

-Our sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs have meetings just like Key Club and it is important to try and go at least a couple of times so that you make a connection with the people who are here to help you. They love when you come! See my attached Kiwanis meeting days and try and go to a meeting. Also, if you are nervous to go by yourself I would love to come with you because I am familiar with them.

Trouble with finding events during the year? Plan this summer!!

-It is very important to meet with the officers in your club at least once or twice throughout the summer so that the school year runs smoothly and you know what direction your headed. You can hold a meeting at a local fast food restaurant or an officer’s house. Also, I would love to come to your planning meeting and help you plan your year! ď€

FRESHMEN ORIENTATION! If your school has one take advantage of this! This is an awesome opportunity to recruit members for your club. Ask if you can set up a booth with posters, brochures, and pictures about what you do in key club. Also, have members sign up to talk to interested members and I have a sign up sheet where interested members can put their name and e-mail. Freshmen are trying to find their way in high school so be sure to focus on them! I am also willing to come to recruiting events. I want to help you increase membership

What does my officer position do in a nutshell?

-Prsident: delegate responsibilities and lead meetings -Vp: support president -Secretary: take minutes and send in monthly reports on the 5th of the month -Treasurer: keep track of dues and money -Editor: make a monthly newsletter and publisize your club -Class Rep.: Recruit members and communicate with your class about the happenings in key club Check out tokeyclub.com for more resources and information that can help you be successful!

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Visit your Kiwanis Club Write an article for the Tex-O Key! Update New Officer information on T-O District Website Plan your Summer Events The Kiwanis love when you visit! Check out their meeting dates and places below! Every month our district editor posts Tex-O Key article assignments. Write an article and see if you get published! http://tokeyclub.com/may-articleassignments/ It is vital that your club updates their new officer information on the T-O Website as soon as the new officers are installed Keep on giving! Plan service projects, meetings, and socials during the summer to keep members excited about Key Club!

District Governor: Kaitlyn Wilson governor@tokeyclub.com 214-236-3271 District Treasurer: Colin Gonzalez (817) 583-1171 District Secretary: Samuel Kinnin samuelkinnin.kc@gmil.com 323 Garmon Dr. Early, TX 76802 325-998-6240 District Editor: Emily Zhao TODistrictEditor@gmail.com Video/Tech Producer: Bobby Thakker bobbythakkar99@gmail.com Convention Liaison: Ashlyn Salvato ashlynosalvato@gmail.com T-O District Administrator & Region 11 Advisor: Walt Roetter secwr@stx.rr.com

K-Family after Graduation  Find out if your college has a Circle K, the college version of Key Club and join!  Visit their website http://www.circlek.org/home.aspx

Update your club officer contact Information on the T-O website, so that I can have your contact info. Here’s how…

1)Go to this website…

tokeyclub.com/members/ 2)Copy and past your school into the login and then plugin your provided password. If you have forgotten or did not receive a password, please contact Mr. Roetter (secwr.stx.rr.com) immediately.

3)Procede to complete the officer information. Please let me know if you have any questions. It is crucial that this is completed.

Thank You!

What is ICON? ICON is Key Club International’s Convention where…

•International business is conducted at the House of Delegates •Clubs are recognized throughout Key Club International at the awards ceremony •International officers are elected •Key clubbers get to display their key club skills in several different contests •Key clubbers have the time of their life and become enthusiastic about key club!

This year’s ICON is July 2-6, 2014. Registration is still open! Go to this website…http://www.keyclub.org/events/convention.aspx If you can’t make it this year you can always come next year to ICON 2015! It will be in Indianapolis, Indiana! Key Club Headquarters!

Just because it is summer, doesn’t mean we stop reporting! Even if your club has not done anything, please still report. It is very important.

Remember, reports must be postmarked to our District Secretary Samuel by the 5th of each month.

The reports are also to be scanned and e-mailed to our Regional Advisor, your local Kiwanis Club, and myself. Thank You! ď Š

Download the Key Club App! Available for iPhone and Android UsersFinally, an app for the world's largest service organization for teens!

Download the Key Club app and use it to increase the impact of your service, have fun with your club members and grow your club. * Invite friends to your club meeting with personalized invitations.

Join the T-O Division 5 FB Page!

Friend me on facebook or search T-O Key Club Division 5 and ask to join! I put tons of important information on this page so please join. Also, invite all your key club members to join!

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