Division 65 || February 2014 Newsletter

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT

DIVISION 65 FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 11

| ALOHA | BEAVERTON | CENTURY | | FOREST GROVE | GLENCOE | | HILLSBORO | JESUIT | | MILLER EC | SOUTHRIDGE | SUNSET | | WESTVIEW |

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1

FRONT COVER

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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PREFERRED CHARITIES/PRESIDENT&SECRETARY BULLETIN

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LETTER FROM THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

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MEET YOUR NEW LTG

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LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR ELECTION RALLY RECAP

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IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT

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THE ELIMINATE PROJECT

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WEIXIAO PROJECT

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POLAR PLUNGE

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MARCH OF DIMES

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FEBRUARY DCM

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DCON 2014: LEVEL UP IN SERVICE

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KEY CLUB 101: DIVING INTO SERVICE

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DIVISION 65 CONTACT INFORMATION

JOHN-NICK BERONILLA

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DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT DATES

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Preferred Charities

March of Dimes the money

Children’s Miracle Network uses Works with UN bodies fundraised to improving the the money fundraised to go toand NGOs to assist in health of babies by preventing wards research and training, purchildren's needs through premature birth and infant morchasing equipment and paying uncommunity based service tality, through research and compensated care, all in support of in health care, education pregnancy education on a globthe mission to save and improve and safe water and sani- al scale to ensure the healthy the lives of as many children as tation in more than 150 lives of new born babies.

President

Secretary

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Lieutenant Governor ———Greetings ———

Hello everyone, what an eventful month we’ve had! I’m not going to lie, January was a very stressful month for me, especially with DCON registration, the Lieutenant Governor Election, and most of all, FINALS! I hope you guys did well on your finals, and are refreshed, and ready to start another month of service and Key Club!

District convention is fast approaching, and I am excited to say it’s going to be the best one yet! If you aren’t going this year, I really recommend you attend the following year’s DCON! I would like to thank you all for your patience with me as Lieutenant Governor. Being Lieutenant Governor is certainly not an easy responsibility, but it is definitely worth it being able to see the clubs grow, not only as clubs, but also as a division. Again, I would like to thank all the Key Clubbers and officers who’ve made my term easier through your cooperation and understanding. It’s so weird having an innie, but I am very confident that Tasmia Ahmed well lead our division to accomplish so many greater things than we have this past year. Much love, Division 65!

In Love and Service,

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MEET YOUR 2014-15 LIEUTENANT GOV. TASMIA AHMED

Why did you join key club?

During a lousy lunch period freshmen year, I was lucky to overhear a senior mention a key club meeting that would take place after school! I remember signing up for clubs such as PAWS, Hip-Hop, Model United Nations, etc. but I did not feel the same type of energy from either of those clubs like I did when I walked into my first Key Club meeting. Being able to witness so many students come together for community service with the guidance of student officers that knew EXACTLY what they were doing as leaders was an unforgettable moment for me. I fell in love quickly and I never really “had time� to be a part of other clubs. Key Club was definitely the one for me. S/O to the 2012 key club officers that truly helped bring out the best in me!

What was your favorite Key Club moment?

The very first key club moment was right after I had given my speech for freshmen representative- I could not believe the amount of support and encouragement I received from my peers. Key Club has helped shaped my confidence since day one! There is no way I would be where I am today without the leaderships experience Key Club has given me. Also, how can I forget DCON 2012? As a freshman, it was an overwhelming experience but I believe I attended that convention for the sole purpose of coming back more motivated than ever. Every moment I recall from that convention further excites me for DCON 2014!

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Why did you run for Lieutenant Governor?

I ran for Lieutenant Governor not only to enhance my skills and contribute ideas but also to continue the legacy of exceptional leadership that has been demonstrated throughout our division! Division 65 is truly made up of hard working, exceptional students that know exactly why they love being a part of Key Club.

Being your Lieutenant Governor gives me the opportunity to work close with our schools to communicate and relay important information that can benefit one another. Not only do I have the communication and interactive skills but I have YOU to help me continue our journey of making our division the best in our district! We have the motivation, intellect, and SPIRIT to change the world with our actions, one service project at a time. There is no reason as to why I wouldn’t accept the opportunity to serve as your LTG and give back all that you have given me.

Facts About Me: 

I love Indian and Thai food!

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I am from Bangladesh

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My best friend’s name is Tasnia (no joke!)

I’ve always wanted to audition for America’s Got Talent

Any plans for our division?

Of course! My goal is to keep our division close, motivate each and every one of you, and to keep the purpose of service close to our hearts. We can accomplish this and much more as long as we enjoy ourselves in the process. During my term, I would like to introduce a points system for each individual club to be able to see how they can improve and demonstrate what Key Club is all about. This points system will help each club recognize how they could excel in their leadership and participation skills. At the end of my term, I will award the club with the highest points a well deserved party (because everyone loves parties!). I believe hard work should be recognized because it motivates us to commit to our duties. I would also love for DCMs to be your clubs time to shine! Share with us your accomplishments and how you were able to get there. We want to hear it!

Division 65; you inspire me every day! Cheers to a new year! Much love

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You say the word “MOTIVATION� a lot. Who motivates you?

Michael Jackson; I admire Michael Jackson. Michael cared for the world to the extremes. Although the tabloids never captured his efforts, he was still the man who donated to the most charities and took the most action towards our helpless world. Michael Jackson was heavily misunderstood throughout his entire life; but that never stopped him. As the King of Pop, he will always hold the title for the most caring man in my heart and he inspires me every day to reach out to our community regardless of if we get credit for it or not.

R.I.P

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2014-15 LIEUTENAN

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NT GOV. ELECTION

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2014-15 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

ELECTION RALLY RECAP On January 19th, 2014, over 100 Key Clubbers gathered from all over Division Sixty-Five to elect the incoming Lieutenant Governor for the 2014-2015 Key Club year.

This was the biggest event Division 65 has seen, with 10/11 clubs represented at the Rally. There were two candidates, Tasmia Ahmed, Vice President of Westview High School Key Club, and Ik Hoon Jung, President of Southridge High School Key Club. Each candidate presented a speech to the Division, of no more than 5 minutes, and answered questions asked by members in the audience.

During the intermission, Immediate Past Lieutenant Governor, Susie Than spoke about the position of Lieutenant Governor and about her experiences as an LTG. After a quick icebreaker and DCON video,

the ballots were finally counted. It was determined that the 2014-2015 Lieutenant Governor of Division 65 would be Tasmia Ahmed.

As a welcoming gift to District Board, her fellow newly-elected Lieutenant Governors from Divisions 62, 64 and 66 sang her an altered version of "I Can Show You the World" from Aladdin.

The Election Rally concluded with a final speech by Tasmia Ahmed. Afterwards, members stayed to snack on food, take selfies, and catch up with Key Clubbers from other schools. Before the event officially ended, members gathered on front stage to take a divisional photo.

Tasmia's first task as incoming Lieutenant Governor will be coordinating the Spirit Gear packages for the 65th Annual District Convention on April 4th - April 6th.

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PNW? What’s happening outside of our Division?

Lieutenant Governors of 2014-2015!

Division AYN: Hannah Dew Division AYS: Alex Culbert Division 9: Jasmair Bains Division 11/18 Canada: Pranav Arya Division 13/15/17: Patricia Xie Division 19/36: Stephen Lavoie Division 18/20: Nicole Buell Division 20i: Ria Bains Division 21: Selina Nguyen Division 22/24: Lillian Sam Division 26: Kevin Ngo Division 27: Josh Kim Division 28: Jenna Liang Division 30: Jaskirat Kaur Division 32: Morgan Lucena Division 33: Greg Park Division 34: Ayane Kawaii Division 35: Tyler Bosser Division 38: Georgette Lugalia

Division 42OR: Marshall Ferre Division 42WA: Brad Thielen Division 44: Christina Chow Division 45: Jocylin Binkier Division 46: Autumn Solomon Division 48: Brandon Webb Division 50: Jayleen Leon Division 54: Bailey Duran Division 56: Patrick Old Division 58: Allyson Weaver Division 62: Tran Hoang Division 64: Dorothy Wang Division 65: Tasmia Ahmed Division 66: Brian Le Division 68: John Kendall Division 70: Jimin Lee Division 74: Daisy Marshall Division 76: Andre DePlois Division 80: Karla Bedolla Division 82: Rochelle Banta

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Check out PNW DISTRICT HERE:

65th District Convention April 4-6, 2014, Washington State Convention Center Are you ready for the 65th Annual District Convention! This year, PNW District is going all out. With a new venue, and a GREAT theme (Level Up in Service,) DCON 2014 will be an event you won’t want to miss out on! Learn what other Key Clubs are doing while meeting other Key Clubbers from all over the Pacific Northwest!

EVENTS IN THE PAST

Division 66 - WINTER RAGE

Let it ELIMINATE

December 14, 2013, 8 AM - 8 PM Clackamas High School

Benefit Showcase Harambee, Renton WA

Winter Rage has been nationally recognized as a holiday service project which helps less fortunate families in the Clackamas area make it through the holiday season. As a community, we aim to brighten up their season through a clothes drive, food drive, and present-buying.

Planned by the District Project Director, HaVy Le, the showcase was held to raise funds and awareness for the Eliminate Project in a musical setting. Talents from all over Western Washington showed up to perform and raise funds for the Eliminate Project.

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Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) is a deadly disease that causes painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch for newly born babies birthed in unsanitary conditions. This disease is contracted when a pregnant women comes in contact with Tetanus spores from the ground or from unclean tools used during the birthing process. The slightest touch by an infants mother will cause inconsolable pain and in less than a week, the baby will die from Tetanus’ painful symptoms. In the course of a year, 60,000 babies will die from this easily preventable disease.

So far, with the help of UNICEF and Kiwanis, 34 countries have been vaccinated from MNT, though it still remains a deadly threat in 25 countries. In order to ELIMINATE Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus for good, more than 100 million mothers and babies must be immunized, costing an estimated $110 million USD. Our goal is to rid the world of Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus by 2015.

With the help of the entire K-family, we will be able to put an end to Tetanus related deaths.

As of Dec. 16th $43,992,179.80 USD

Check out the Eliminate Project!

KIWANIS GOAL 110 Million USD

PNW KCI GOAL 24,000 USD

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WESTVIEW EMPHASIS

weixiao (wei • shao): v. to smile

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most common birth anomalies in the world.

Approximately 1 in every 700 babies is born with a cleft in North America…

Clefts are a major problem in developing countries where there are still millions of children who are suffering with unrepaired clefts. The cleft’s causes are unknown. This congenital condition happens in the first three months of pregnancy when the sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth do not fuse together as they should.

Children with cleft lips face a multitude of challenges: -Feeding difficulty: unable to suck properly because roof of mouth is not formed completely. Food can easily come out of the nose.

-Ear infections and hearing loss: opening of roof of the mouth and lip causes decreased muscle function, which can lead to delay in speech or abnormal speech.

-Dental problems: teeth may not erupt normally and orthodontic treatment is usually required.

-Cosmetic abnormality: the child may be treated as an outcast. No one should ever experience that.

Fortunately, cleft lip and palate is treatable through a series of surgeries and therapies.

…But in countries such as India and Peru, the cleft occurs 1 in every 500 births.

“Wei Xiao” means “smile” in Chinese.

With just a movement of 13 muscles, you can make someone’s day. A smile is a welcoming gesture. It is kind, warm, and genuine. A smile uplifts our own mood and others as well.

While the vast majority of those who live in the developed world are treated and lead normal lives, millions of children and adults in developing countries suffer from unrepaired clefts. Many are aban-

doned shortly after birth or kept hidden away from society. Most find it difficult to attend school, communicate easily, find jobs or get married.

NEW YEAR UPDATE: $1280.26 has been raised so far, surpassing the initial $1,000 goal.

Great work, Westview Key Club!

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GLENCOE WINTER EMPHASIS

NEW YEAR UPDATE: Glencoe has raised $750 out of their $1,000 goal, and are on their way to raising the $1,000 by the big day!

The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympictype sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

The Polar Plunge is an annual fundraiser held throughout various locations around the world which benefit the Special Olympics. It works to raise awareness of the word “Retard� and aims to end the usage of the word. Money raised for the Polar Plunge goes back to programs which provides sports equipments for kids and adults with intellectual disabilities.

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ROSE GARDEN, PORTLAND, OR 9:00AM, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014

Why we walk When you walk in March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.

We’ve been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $2 billion to benefit all babies.

What to expect This year, more than 7 million people will join their family, friends and colleagues in 900 communities across the nation. Our volunteers and staff will encourage and support you in your efforts to raise awareness and funds. No matter if this is your first year or your 25th, you can expect the event to be fun, compelling and rewarding.

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FEBRUARY DCM who

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INCOMING & OUTGOING CLUB OFFICERS DISTRICT CONVENTION ATTENDEES EVERYBODY IS INVITED

when

FEBRUARY 23rd, 1:30PM - 3:30PM

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BEAVERTON COMMUNITY CENTER 12350 SW 5th St # 100, Beaverton, OR 97005

WHAT TO BRING

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DCON ATTENDEES: BRING $12, IDEAS CURRENT OFFICERS: DCON REG. PAPERWORK ALL OFFICERS: SMILE FOR OFFICER PORTRAITS

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All Key Clubbers, faculty advisors, Kiwanis advisors, principals, prospective Key Clubbers, etc. Each club must bring TWO voting delegates (must be club officers)

Y’ALL BETTE R SHOW UP M K !

1PM - 3PM | January 19, 2014

The annual Lieutenant Governor Election! - Lieutenant Governor candidates will give their speeches, and voting for the 2014-2015 Lieutenant Governor will take place. There will be food, drinks, and musical performances throughout. Come out and meet your division!

Community Room | Beaverton Community Center

It is very important that you get a say in who will lead Division 65 in the next year. This will be an opportunity to learn more about the Key Club levels and meet other Key Clubbers from the other clubs in the Division. This banquet will also be a pre-cursor to what DCON will be like.

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THIS IS OUR YEAR. It is the 65th Annual District Convention and Division 65 needs to represent. Make sure you apply for as many awards as possible and show off your divisional spirit. DIVISION 65 will win the Divisional Spirit Award this year. Let’s make it happen!

How to Register?

What is DCON? DCON is short for District Convention. Each year, the Pacific Northwest District gathers to celebrate a year of service, elect the new executive District Board, share and learn about new service opportunities while immersed in a fun-filled weekend with over 2000 Key Clubbers from all over the Pacific Northwest District.

The call to Convention can be found on the PNW Key Club website.

The deadline to register is February 14th. Please contact your club president if you would like to attend DCON 2014.

Live Performance by Joseph Vincent!

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WHO :

PACIFIC NORTHWEST KEY CLUBBERS

WHAT :

The 65th Annual District Convention

WHEN :

April 4 - April 6, 2014

WHERE :

Washington State Convention Center

WHY :

Meet Key Clubbers from all over the Pacific Northwest District, receive officer training, get inspired, elect the executive District Board and so much more!

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KEY CLUB 101 Caring– Our Way of Life We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide.

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

To develop initiative and leadership.

To provide experience in living and working together.  To serve the school and community.  To cooperate with the school principal.  To prepare for useful citizenship.  To accept and promote the following ideals:  To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.  To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.  To promote the adoption and application of higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship and social contacts.  To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship.  To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service and to build better communities.  To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will.  

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

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.

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Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecuador, England, Germany, Guadeloupe, Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Malaysia, Martinique, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines. Singapore, South Korea, St. Lucia. Taiwan, Thailand Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands United States of America

Hey, Key Clubbers! How do you feel?!

I feel good! Oh! I feel so good! UH! Double it up, UH! UH! Triple it up, UH! UH! UH!

The Pacific Northwest District is comprised of over 12,000 Key Clubbers in over 300 clubs under 44 divisions from All over Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Western Canada, Northern California and the Alaska Panhandle.

One long UH! UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHH! Rapper-style, UH, UH, UH, UH, UH

PNW Key Clubbers are Proud ‘N’ Willing to serve!

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AHS

DIVISIONAL CONTACTS President: Miranda Leonard - bubblicious.45@gmail.com Vice Pres: Katie Pope - Katie.pope.399@gmail.com Vice Pres: Savannah Ernst - savleighernst@gmail.com Secretary: Rae Kuhlman - raek96@yahoo.com Treasurer: Alice Li - mr.wood.alice@gmail.com Editor: Kricia Ruano - kriciaruanoespinoza@yahoo,com

CHS

BHS

President: David Choe - david.minsub.choe@gmail.com Vice Pres: Tia DeHarpport - t.Deharpport@gmail.com Secretary: Elena Truong - elenatruong205@gmail.com Treasurer: Karen Nguyen - carrot159k@yahoo.com Editor: Josh Estes - j1212estes@gmail.com

President: Jenny Ho - jenny.ho@live.com Vice Pres: Rina Alazas - rina.alazas@gmail.com Secretary: Hillary Le - hillaryngocle@yahoo.com Treasurer: Courtney Her - hmong_girlos_503@hotmail.com Editor: Nischal Mali - nishnish101@gmail.com

FGHS

President: Trevor Vandecoevering trevorvdc28@gmail.com Vice Pres: Larkin Moss - larkin.moss@gmail.com Secretary: Shelby Turner - shelbythurman10@yahoo.com Treasurer: Allison Davis - Allison.juliet.davis14@yahoo.com Editor: Natalie Brandt - rose8455@aol.com

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GHS

President: Leena Sihapanya - sihapanya.per1@gmail.com Vice Pres: Mica Annis - mica.annis@gmail.com Secretary: Jeremy Chu - jjc186@gmail.com Treasurer: Mackay Oakey - Mackey.oakey@gmail.com Editor: Jessica Debord - jess@thesnakeriver.net

President: Matthew Xu - matt.xu@gmail.com Vice Pres: Caleb Bacos - caleb.bacos@gmail.com Secretary: Marvah Gorlorwulu - mgorlorwulu14@jesuitmail.org Treasurer: Chris Harrop - charrop14@jesuitmail.org Editor: Marvah Gorlorwulu - mgorlorwulu14@jesuitmail.org

JHS

President: Ik Hoon Jung - ih.j.321@gmail.com Vice Pres: Brandon Kirlin Secretary: Annie Cao - cheerycherry1@gmail.com Treasurer: Evelyn Park - evepark16@gmail.com Editor: Christine Nguyen - Chris-

SRHS

SHS

HHS

President: Marley Dizney Swanson marley.dizney@gmail.com Vice Pres: Christina Kim - giwon12896@yahoo.com Secretary: Briana Vega - briana_vega@aol.com Treasurer: Allie Knoch - allie.knoch@gmail.com

President: Natalie Valent - Natalie.valent21@gmail.com Vice Pres: Julia Tran - Julia.tran715@gmail.com Secretary: Kaelan Patel - kaelanp@gmail.com Secretary: Michelle Lo - 3michelle.lo@gmail.com Treasurer: Jennifer Lo - lojennifer16@gmail.com Editor: Maddie Leonard - Madeline.a.leonard@gmail.com

WHS

President: Allison Zhou - nosillazhou@gmail.com Vice Pres: Tasmia Ahmed - tasmia16@gmail.com Secretary: Richard Jiang - Hipen3@gmail.com Treasurer: Cindy Chou - email.cindy.chou@gmail.com Editor: Carol Li - carolminli@gmail.com

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CONTACT THE DISTRICT

EXECUTIVE BOARD DISTRICT GOVERNOR

CONVENTION CHAIR

TRANG TRAN

DENNY LIM

PNWGOV.TRANG@GMAIL.COM

DWHANLIM@GMAIL.COM INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE

DISTRICT SECRETARY HAKIKAT BAINS BAINS.HAKIKAT@GMAIL.COM

ROSHNI CHANDWANI ROSHNI.CHANDWANI.KC@GMAIL.COM DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR JOHN JAY JMJAY@COMCAST.NET

DISTRICT TREASURER ERIC GREWAL

ASST. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR

EGREWAL1@GMAIL.COM

TOM SAUNDERS PNWTOMS@GMAIL.COM KIWANIS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

DISTRICT EDITOR

DICK THURSTON

SARA THOMAS

EUCHARIST01@GMAIL.COM

SLTHOMAS01@GMAIL.COM

DIVISION 65 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR CHRISTON SENEKHAM 503 332 8576 DIVISION65LTG.CHRISTONSENEKHAM@GMAIL.COM

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THANKS FOR READING!

IMPORTANT DATES February 10th - President Reports Due February 14th - DCON ROOMING LIST DUE February 23rd - DCM / DCON ATTENDEE MEETING February 25th - DCON Contests & Awards Due March 4th - DCON REGISTRATION DUE March 5th - Secretary Reports Due March 10th - President Reports Due

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