Division 65 || March 2014 Newsletter

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT

DIVISION 65 MARCH NEWSLETTER VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 12

| 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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MEET YOUR NEW LTG

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HILLSBORO KIWANIS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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DIVISION65 INSTAGRAM

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FEBRUARY DCM

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IN THE PNW DISTRICT

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ELIMINATE PROJECT

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WEIXIAO PROJECT

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NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY

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MARCH OF DIMES

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UPCOMING DCMS

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DCON 2014

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KEY CLUB 101: DIVING INTO SERVICE

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DIVISION 65 CONTACT INFORMATION

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CLOSING REMARKS

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DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION

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IMPORTANT DATES

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Preferred Charities

President

Secretary

SURVEY IS HERE

REPORT IS HERE

Late is

NEVER

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MEET YOUR 2014-15 LIUETENANT 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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HILLSBORO KIWANIS CELBRATES THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY

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Old friends and new, about 60 of us joined together at

Meriwether National Golf Course to celebrate 60 years of Kiwanis in Hillsboro.

5 Pacific Northwest District Governors attended: Calvin Clayton, Patrick Ewing and his wife Kristina, Frank Morehouse and his wife Beth, Incoming Governor Bob Munger and his wife Judy, and current Governor Pam Smith and her husband Greg. What a pleasure!

So many people worked together. Treasurer Ruth Mendenhall greeted attendees at the registration table. Ron Powne led songs; Kas Kachmarek led the invocation. Mike Schmidt introduced past members Ken Reed and wife June, Bruce Hanna and wife Kathy. We enjoyed letter greetings from Int'l Pres. Gunter Gasser and from former Int'l Pres. Sylvester Neal.

President-Elect Bill Meyer introduced PNW District guests and visitors. Thim Baker brought smiles to faces as he shared anecdotes from assorted service projects and fund raisers.

Penny Walters brought humor to the evening with a sampling of puppets from her company, Penny's Puppets.

Gov. Pam Smith, our guest speaker, and her husband Greg attended from Renton, WA. We are thankful for this special visit from our PNW leadership. We are definitely part of something bigger than ourselves.

Susie Meyer, Gary Ellsworth, and Nicholas Nafez revealed answers to the "Things We May Not Have Mentioned" game which Mel Adams had made, enabling us to learn little-known facts about almost everyone present (We now know who plays tuba, who was a rabbit skinner, etc.).

Everyone enjoyed browsing club history documents and photos

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on the history display.

- Elizabeth Adams (Hillsboro Kiwanis President)

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FIND US ON INSTAGRAM! Follow the Divisional Instagram for updates on club/divisional happenings!

On the divisional instagram, you can find the latest updates on divisional events, event recaps, club projects/ fundraisers, and a whole lot of Key Club fun!

Want to be featured on the instagram?

Just hashtag “#division65” and “#pnwkeyclub” for your chance to be featured!

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innie-outtie/dcon a

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attendee meeting

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meet the innies

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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!

WINTER BOARD - District Board Meeting

HERE

TAKE THE PNW DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY

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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 March. 1st $80,779.40 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.

“Wei Xiao” means “smile” in Chinese.

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

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.

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.

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.

MARCH UPDATE: Over $2,500 has been raised so far, surpassing the initial $1,000 goal. Great work, WHSKey Club!

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MARCH 4TH, 2014 DONATIONS MADE AT PARTICIPATING IHOP LOCATIONS HELPED BENEFIT :

Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP restaurants have raised $13 million to support charities in the communities in which they operate. On March 4, 2014, guests from around the country will once again celebrate National Pancake Day at IHOP restaurants and enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes. In return for the free pancakes, guests will be asked to consider leaving a donation for Children's Miracle Network HospitalsŠ or other designated local charities.

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MODA CENTER, PORTLAND, OR 9:00AM, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014 Why we walk

What to expect

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.

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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DCON DIY DAY who

DISTRICT CONVENTION ATTENDEES EVERYBODY IS INVITED

when

March 15th, 1:30PM - 3:30PM

where

Southminster Presbyterian Church 12250 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, OR 97008

WHAT TO BRING

SCISSORS, PAPER, PAINT, ANYTHING YOU HAVE IN MIND FOR SPIRIT GEAR

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MARCH DCM / PREDCON who

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INCOMING & OUTGOING CLUB OFFICERS DISTRICT CONVENTION ATTENDEES EVERYBODY IS INVITED

when

March 30th, 1:30PM - 3:30PM

where

Southminster Presbyterian Church 12250 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, OR 97008

WHAT TO BRING

SPIRIT, SPIRIT GEAR, FOOD, A SMILE, LOVE, LAUGHS, A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

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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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Dear Division Sixty-Five Key Clubbers, This year has been amazing, and I am so thankful to have been given such an incredible opportunity to serve as your 2013-2014 Lieutenant Governor. I first new I wanted to serve as Lieutenant Governor when I attended my first divisional event and saw Susie elected as LtG way back in January 2012. Today, I can’t believe that I am writing my last divisional newsletter (giving me the feels as I write this.) Even though this is my last newsletter as an LtG, I will still be around to serve the division to the best of my ability in the upcoming Key Club year, when Tasmia takes over as the new LtG. Looking back on my term, this has definitely been the most stressful, emotional, overwhelming, yet rewarding and most cherished moments of my life so far. The friendships and bonds I’ve made with people in our division are one’s I will never forget. Throughout my term I worked hard to strengthen the bonds between the schools in the division; seeing how divisional attendance at events has increased over 3-fold from years past, and legitimate friendships have been made between Key Clubbers from different schools, I hope this reflects on my as a Lieutenant Governor to strengthen our division as a family.

Another goal of mine was to grow our division through active membership and participation. Mostly through connections and pure luck, I’ve managed to get in contact with prospective Key Club members at Liberty High School, Jesuit, Valley Catholic and ACMA. Though these schools have yet to be chartered, I believe Tasmia will do an incredible job of getting these schools chartered during her term. Definitely, one of the more emotional happenings of my term would have to be Liberty and their situation. The amount of dedication and persistence I saw on their board was overwhelming. Through holding fundraisers, gaining the support of their fellow peers, the girls of Liberty HS managed to spread the word of Key Club throughout the school. Unfortunately, after a very heated and emotional meeting, the prospect of having a Key Club was denied by the administrators. Even though they were denied, I believe these girls, with the help of Tasmia will receive their club charter. Regardless of the outcome, the cooperation and encouragement of the entire division is definitely a moment I’ll remember from my term.

I knew that running for Lieutenant Governor as a Sophomore was a long shot, having been quite inexperienced as an officer and not being able to drive for a period of time, but I do believe my accomplishments and hard work for the division overlooks that fact. As a Lieutenant Governor, I wanted to upkeep our divisional traditions, but also start some new ones to continue on into the future. Things I wanted to continue were events such as the Divisional Beach Clean up, the Potlucks/Movie nights. Some things I wanted to add to our division were the summer carwashes, balloon fights, and DCM service projects.

I am so proud of everything our schools and clubs have accomplished this year! Not only that, but I’ve seen amazing leaders flourish throughout the year, from club officers, to dedicated Key Clubbers, making a bigger difference in the world. This year has been such an incredible experience and I’ve grown and learned so much not only about Key Club and the different ways to serve, but also about myself, and the leader inside of me I never knew I had. I hope this year was as fulfilling to you all as it was to me. Thank you so much for giving me the privilege of serving as this years Lieutenant Governor. Much love.

PS: Officers. Please be good to Tasmia, and help make her term as easy as you’ve made mine.

PPS: I’ll still be around in the next year (I’m only a junior!)

In caring & Service, ,

DIVISIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

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 SARA THOMAS

DICK THURSTON EUCHARIST01@GMAIL.COM

SLTHOMAS01@GMAIL.COM

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

IMPORTANT DATES March 10th - President Reports Due March 15th - DCON DIY DAY March 30th - DCM / DCON ATTENDEE MEETING April 4th-6th - DCON April 5th - Secretary Reports Due April 26th - March of Dimes