THE MONTHLY HOWL
Division 54
Volume: 5 Issue: 4
Information about Division 54 Divisional Colors: Â Blue and Gray Divisional Mascot: Wolf 447 Members 12 Total Clubs PNW Key Club Division 54
Table of Contents A Letter to the Division District Convention Theme 2019 Important Dates Upcoming Events Richland High School Pancake Breakfast Service in STEM
A Letter to the Division Hello! I hope you are all having a wonderful summer break! Summer is the perfect time to get out of the house and have fun with your friends while also helping out with service projects. As this month comes to a close, it is great to reflect on the influence that our Key Clubs have had on our community and how we can improve in the months to come.
Grace Hartwig ltg54@pnwkeyclub.org
District Convention Theme 2019Â Every year, there is a District Convention that brings members together from all across the Pacific Northwest District. Last years theme was Destination Service. A few days ago, the theme for District Convention 2019 was released. The official theme is....Â
SERVICE IN PARADISE
IMPORTANT DATES June 1st- Presidential Council Meeting June 5th- Secretary Reports Due June 10th- Divisional Newsletter Released
UPCOMING EVENTS July 3rd- Float Decorating at Memorial Park
July 4th- Pancake Breakfast at 7:00 AM at Memorial Park July 4th- Fourth of July Parade at 10:00 AM July 5th- Secretary Reports Due -Presidential Council Meeting July 10th- Divisional Newsletter Released July 27, 28, 29 -Boat Race Ticket Sales -Selling Program Books and Booster Pins * *Please contact bbkeltch@charter.net if you want to sell tickets
Richland High School Pancake Breakfast On June , Richland and Hanford High School Key Clubbers helped serve at a Pancake Breakfast alongside Kiwanis members. Below are some pictures of the fun!
Service in STEM This year a student run STEM summer camp called Expedition Einstein is being supported by the Kiwanis Club of Richland.
Last year, co-founders Brie Buchanan, Michelle Chou and Chris Kang wanted to take their knowledge of science outside of the classroom. They co-founced a free summer science camp for elementary students, designing the curriculum from scratch. "We try to show the diversity of the sciences by using experiments from many different fields," said
Brie. "Some of the experiments we even design ourselves!" To accommodate for a wide range of interests by the students, the experiments are carefully selected to showcase the scientific method and virtue of curiosity. From building flashlights to understanding 3D printing, students get a unique opportunity to experience many of the fields within STEM or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics. Most of the material is at the middle school and high school level, preparing students for higher coursework. Their volunteer work is also bringing
educational gaps in our community- over the summer students lose up to two months of learnt material. However, the goal isn't simply retaining informationit's to spark a passion for the sciences. "Our priority is to show that there are careers where you can be curious and ask questions," said Chris. "Jobs in STEM will and are revolutionizing the world." Add subheading This year, with the gracious support of community sponsors, Expedition Einstein was made free for all students. All fifty spots have already been reserved, and the cofounders are excited to begin.
 "During last year's camp, seeing the kids smile after understanding a complex concept made all the effort worth it," said Michelle. "We're so grateful that, regardless of the income, every student can particiapte because of the Kiwanis Club's support. Written by Chris Kang