Official Newsletter of Key Club Pacific Northwest District Division 66 Volume 1 Issue 5 August 2013
Clackamas | Corbett | Dalles Wahtonka | Damascus Christian | Gladstone | Gresham | Oregon City | Portland Luther | Reynolds | Sam Barlow | Sandy
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Message from the LtG....4 Divisional Editor Announcement....6 Relay For Life Recap....8 Seattle Rally....9 PNW’s International Trustee....10 Dcon 2014....11 Seattle Sounders....12 Key Leader....14
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CONTENTS Important Dates....14 Eliminate Gear....15 “Spot” Light....16 DCM/PCM....18 “Spot” Update....19 Social Media....20 Club Officers....22 Contact Information....23
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Words from the LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Hello Division 66, Can you believe that summer is already two-thirds of the way over? I’m sure that many of you have spent your summer days with friends and families and have been very busy. As many of us will be heading back to school in a few weeks, I think this would be a great time to reflect on what you have achieved this summer through service. Have you raised awareness about the Eliminate project? How many service hours have you done? Have you attended a summer area rally? If you haven’t yet made a difference, there is still plenty of time to change that. I challenge you to get out and impact your community in a way that will change someone’s life through small acts (ex. holding the door open, a simple hello, or smiling at someone). The 2013-2014 term is already a quarter of the way over! Time sure flies when you are having fun. Division 66 has accomplished so much because each and every one of you are Proud N’ Willing to serve. With one month of summer left, take this time to think about service projects for the fall and ways to recruit new Key Clubbers. There are many ways to make your club strive and prosper this coming school year. I can’t wait to see all the selfless acts that you will complete throughout the year. If you have any question or concerns, feel free to email me back with any suggestions. In love and service,
Emilee Huey
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"BE THE CHANGE YOU WISH TO SEE IN THE WORLD." —GANDHI
Photo Credits to Laura Parsons
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Relay For Life Recently on July 27, the Clackamas community joined forces at Happy Valley Park to celebrate cancer survivors, to remember those lost to cancer, and to raise funds in the fight against cancer for a Relay for Life event. The relay event is named so, because people sign up to form teams that walk around a track to raise money. Many businesses and groups took part in the relay, and each brought something unique. From jazzercise-ers to astronomers to pizza lovers, the relay event was able to bring together many various people to join forces against a common cause. One unique aspect of the event included the Survivors Lap, which is when the cancer survivors took the first lap around the track to rejoice of their defeating of cancer. Another unique aspect was the Luminary Ceremony, which at night, was an event when candle-lit bags glowed to honor those afflicted with cancer. The atmosphere was that of hope, love, and courage: Hope for a cure; love for one another; and courage for standing up against cancer. These are also the core reasons why the event is moving and inspirational. ~Edward Yan, IP CHS Key Club President
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Photo Credits to Edward Yan
Want to attend the largest summer rally of the Pacific Northwest? Then attend Seattle Rally on Monday, August 12th at 9:00am. There you can: Meet new Key Clubbers from around the PNW Attend fun and informational forms Play fun ice-breakers Hear from a guest speaker Win the spirit stick Each club that attends Seattle Rally will receive divisional “spot” points Go and Register at: http://pnwkcseattlerally.eventbrite.com/ Registration Packet: http://bit.ly/SeattleRallyPacket
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Roshni Chandwani PNW’s International Trustee Picture Credits to Nicole Harris
Hey everyone! My name is Roshni Chandwani, and I will be your International Trustee for the 2013 to 2014 service year. I joined Key Club my freshman year, and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! I’m currently a rising senior at Cypress Falls High School in Houston, Texas, and I’m also involved in Debate, Red Cross, and Student Council. In my free time, I love getting boba tea with my friends, listening to music, or watching TV shows (like Suits). This year, I want to be more accessible to club members and officers. As a Club President, I didn’t want to contact my trustee at the time because I thought she would be too busy to answer any of my questions, but that definitely is not the case. If any of you have questions or just want to say hi, feel free to shoot me an e-mail at roshni.chandwani.kc@gmail.com! Also, please join the Sister Districts Facebook Group: (http://tinyurl.com/kkttu53) to stay updated on everything Key Club related! Goals: 1. Improve Communication Monthly four way calls with the District Governors Monthly video/email update to all the district boards Individual phone calls with each LTG at
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least once per semester Use Tinychat, Google Reflector, and Sister-Districts Facebook Page to endorse inner-district communication
Promote Eliminate Project Create flyers that will promote international topics Increase awareness of the Youth Opportunities Fund through promotional material and working closely with interested LTGs
3. Strengthen District Events
Help individual Districts promote their conventions by creating launch plans and promotional videos.
Seattle Sounders
The Seattle Sounders and Key Club International have partnered up to support the Eliminate Project. A regular ticket costs 26 dollars, but as a special deal Key Clubbers only have to pay 18 dollars for a ticket. 6 out of every 18 dollars will go to fight maternal natal tetanus. The HOT game of the Seattle Sounders vs. The Portland Timbers is SOLD OUT, but we have SEATS FOR YOU! Don’t forget about the Seattle Sounders vs. Salt Lake City on September 13th . Please fill out the flier (following page) 15 days prior to the games.
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KEY LEADER EVENTS IN 2013
Camp Crestview October18-20th, 2013 Corbet, OR, US Price: $200 Key Leader Video Link: http://superzotz.smugmug.com/KeyClub/Kawkawa-2013Key-Club-Video/28840216_qWh2ML - !i=2449666604&k=gSqVNjL
Registration Link: http://www.key-leader.org/Find-Key-LeaderEvents/KeyLeaderLocationsandDates.aspx
Photo Credits to Dave McMillan Key Dates to Remember For the Month of August August 1st o Eastside Rally August 5th o Club secretaries report August 10th o Monthly Newsletters August 12th o Seattle Rally
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August 16th o DCM/PCM August 19th o Kiwanis DCM August 24th o Canada Rally October 18th-20th o Key Leader
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Eliminate gear is here! Help support the Eliminate Project by purchasing a shirt, bro tank, lanyard or all three! If you are interested in purchasing one be sure to contact your lieutenant governor or attend one of the summer rallies.
Picture Credits to Kiwanis Cambodia/2011/Hale
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AUGUST DCM & PCM The Key Date for the month of August.
August President Council Meeting (PCM) When: Friday, August 16th, 2013, from 1:15-1:30pm
Where: Happy Valley Park
What: Club presidents have the opportunity to meet up with me to discuss any issues you might have or tasks you might need help on.
August Divisional Council Meeting (DCM) When: Friday, August 16th, 2013 from 1:30-3:30pm Where: Happy Valley Park (13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd, Happy Valley, OR) What: Clubs will come together and talk about club service projects (past and upcoming), discuss memorable summer events, talk about ways to recruit club members, and have fun. There will be a guest Speaker from a Key Leader Facilitator. Bonus: The Divisional Editor will be pieing the Lieutenant Governor, plus the Divisional Editor will get soaked in the fountain. **Please, remember that it is MANDATORY for at least two people from each club to attend the DCM.**
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Photo Credits to Edward Yan
MONTHLY SPOTS UPDATE
Reminder! How to earn “spots”: Keep in communication with me (email, phones calls, texts, ect.) Attend monthly DCMs & PCMs Your club or Key Clubbers gets highlighted in my newsletter Being an active club Being the first to respond to emails or updates Meet all deadlines Good Luck to all the schools during the month of August. Remember, the school with the most points at the end will receive a special prize.
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CLUB OFFICER POSITIONS Clackamas High School: President: Arthur Bookstein Vice President: Peter Le Vice President: Ivan Vilalobos Secretary: Brian Le Treasurer: Louiza Bovaeva Bulletin Editor: Anna Co Faculty Advisor: Robert Hadley Faculty Advisor: Alysha Atma Kiwanis Advisor: Roald Berg
Corbett High School: President: Jewel Denney President: Jamie Layton Vice President: Kali Andyke Secretary: Christianna Winters Treasurer: Tadzio Dlugolecki Bulletin Editor: Lindsey Woodard Kiwanis Advisor: Pat Haffner Kiwanis Advisor: Sylvia Maly
Dalles Wahtonka High School: President: Keaton Wallette Vice President: Daniela Leon Secretary: Ale Pena Treasurer: Ricardo Perez Bulletin Editor: Nancy Reyes Faculty Advisor: Paul Viemeister Kiwanis Advisor: Sherry Munro Kiwanis Advisor: John Westhafer
Damascus Christian High School: President: Ben Wescott Vice President: Bryce Ellis Secretary: Micah Swanson Treasure: Micah Swanson Bulletin Editor: Madison Voitovski Bulletin Editor: Jonah Carpenter Faculty Advisor: Elaine Milsark Faculty Advisor: Andy McClellan Kiwanis Advisor: Laura Parsons
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Gresham High School: President: Andrea Monteblanco Vice President: Emily Smart Secretary: Kaitlyn Franklin Treasurer: Rafael Castellanos-Welsh
Bulletin Editor: Victoria Blanger Faculty Advisor: Bill Chrisholm Faculty Advisor: Jim Gardenhire Kiwanis Advisor: Dick Vaughn
CLUB OFFICER POSITIONS CONT. Oregon City High School: President: Caitlyn Van Zandt Vice President: Sinjin White Juker Secretary: Zach Merrick Treasurer: Tony Petrich Bulletin Editor: Zoe Griffith Faculty Advisor: Jeff Allen Kiwanis Advisor: Laura Parsons
Portland Lutheran High School: President: Olivia Nyberg Vice President: Hana Laughton Secretary: Nick Lommasson Treasurer: Regan Garrett Bulletin Editor: Emily Roan Faculty Advisor: Koty Cole Kiwanis Advisor: Bill Ragsdale Kiwanis Advisor: Laura Parsons
Sam Barlow High School: President: Ana Parvankin Vice President: Haley Coutts Secretary: Kendall Kissir Treasurer: Ashley DuPuis Bulletin Editor: Josh Crites Faculty Advisor: Annie Peterson Kiwanis Advisor: Laura Parsons Kiwanis Advisor: Bill Ragsdale
Sandy High School: President: Madie Smith Vice President: Rachel Hansen Secretary: Moriah Shay Treasurer: Molly Nutt Bulletin Editor: Grace Knapp Faculty Advisor: Karissa Towse Kiwanis Advisor: JJ Anderson Kiwanis Advisor: Kimberley Nelson
Still waiting for information from:  Gladstone Inactive Club:  Rex Putnam
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Contact Information DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD
INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE
Governor Trang Tran
Roshni Chandwani
pnwgov.trang@gmail.com
roshni.chandwani.kc@gmail.com
District Secretary Hakikat Bains
ADMINISTRATORS
bains.hakikat@gmail.com
District Administrator John Jay
District Treasurer Eric Grewal
jmjay@comcast.net
ericgrewal1@gmail.com
Assistant District Admin Tom Saunders
District Bulletin Editor Sara Thomas
pnwtoms@gmail.com
slthomas01@gmail.com
Finance Administrator Kevin Buyer
Convention Chair Denny Lim
buyergang@wavecable.com
dwhanlim@gmail.com
DIVISION 66 EXECUTIVE BOARD Lieutenant Governor: Emilee Huey Clackamas High School Emeehuey1521@gmail.com Cell: (503) 701-4321
Divisional Editor: Brian Le Clackamas High School lebrian92@gmail.com Cell: (503) 407-4084
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