PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT KEY CLUB
T H E GIRAFFE P R E S S DECEMBER 2015 VOL3 ISSUE9
THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF DIVISION 66
THE TABLE OF
CONTENTS
04 Greetings 06 November DCM Recap 08 Members of the Month 09 Dates to Remember 10 The ELIMINATE Project 12 Trick or Treat for UNICEF Recap 13 Preferred Charities 14 DCON 2016: The Future of Service 18 December DCM: Lieutenant Governor Elections 20 Running for Executive Board 22 Serve Your Community 23 Super Spots (!!!) 24 Contact Information
CENTENNIAL. CLACKAMAS. CORBETT. THE DALLES. DAMASCUS CHRISTIAN. GLADSTONE. GRES
SHAM. REX PUTNAM. REYNOLDS. SAM BARLOW. SANDY.
GREETINGS FROM YOUR LT. GOVERN Hello Key Clubbers!
attended the Novemb I really enjoyed it and Can you believe that it’s already you did too! The card DecemBURR? This year flew lots of smiles on peop by like a breeze! I can’t wait to see more accomplishments There is a lot to recap from you all the rest of the year. throughout this mon Thank you to those who as many upcoming ev
Winter break is right around the corner! But what I'm really excited for is Clackamas High School's Winter Rage. One of my favorite events of
the year, it never cea amaze me by the sh amount of people w throughout the day. hope to see a lot of
Happy holidays Key Clubbers! many opportunities December is a great time to those in need. Also g celebrate service. There are so to those who are run
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ber DCM, d I hope ds will put ple’s faces.
p nth as well vents in
the near and far FUTURE (see what I did there, DCON 2016!) I am beyond excited to announced these two large events coming up within our division and district. Hope to see you at both of them! Stay warm and safe in this
weather! Pouregon is real. Yours in Caring Service, Bailey Chen 2015-2016 Lieutenant Governor of Division 66
ases to volunteering this month and Brian Nguyen heer at the Lieutenant Governor Divisional Assistant we help election rally too. y. Anyway, I you
to help be the new Lt. Governor! good luck Hope you enjoy your winter nning to breaks as much as I do!
Rachel Coyne Divisional Editor
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NOVEMBER
On Sunday, November 22nd Key Club together to make cards for children an the holiday season. We made over 50 job spreading your holiday cheer!
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DCM
bbers came nd soldiers for cards! Good
RECAP
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MEMBERS OF THE MONTH AMAR HRUSTANBEGOVIC REYNOLDS KEY CLUB “He has been keeping good communication with the officers, has been to nearly all of our events and meetings, and has helped tremendously with any event we have going on. Always insisting that he sincerely wants to help, Amar is what we, as officers, hoped to see form in our members: a drive for helping others while also having fun.”
TRIET HO CENTENNIAL KEY CLUB “He has gone to a huge majority of our events and helped so many people. He has tries to go to every DCM and is a great addition to our Key Club this year.”
JESSICA MASON GLADSTONE KEY CLUB “she always is willing to volunteer for any/all of our events. She's one of our most active members and helps anyone in need.”
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DATES TO REMEMBER IN DECEMBURR 1 DUES DUE!
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VP REPORT DUE
EDITORS REPORT DUE
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QUICK LINKS:
CLICK HERE FOR VP REPORT CLICK HERE FOR SECRETARY REPORT >> EMAIL TO ME, OUR DISTRICT SECRETARY, TRAN HOANG: tranhoang.pnwsec@gmail.com AND KIWANIS ADVISORS. CLICK HERE FOR OFFICER CONTACT FORM EDITORS: PLEASE SUBMIT A RECAP LESS THAN 300 WORDS TO ME.
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Kiwanis and UNICEF join together to eliminate MNT, a deadly disease that affects the lives of mothers and their children. For only $1.80, you can save a mother and her future children from this disease! It’s all about giving this season!
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THE
ELIMINATE PROJECT WAYS TO ELIMINATE: -
Miracle Minute Fundraisers Bake Sales ELIMINATE Jars
OR: DONATIONDONATE TO ELIMINATE
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TRICK OR TREAT FOR UNICEF On October 31st, Key Clubbers from all over the district collected donations for the ELIMINATE Project through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. As a Division we have collected over $950 (and counting) through ToT! Great job you guys!
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The Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is a non profit organization raising awareness and fundraising to benefit children. All proceeds raised go toward hospital equipment, staff training, research, and healthcare for children whose parents cannot afford to pay.
March of Dime focuses on bringing awareness, preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. March of Dime brings attention to the health of babies and helps people understand the effects of unhealthy babies.
UNICEF is the only organization of the United Nations solely dedicated to helping children. All donations are used to provide water, healthcare, sanitation, and other necessities in more than 150 developing countries.
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Over 2,000 Key Clubbers from Pacific Northwest District will c Seattle, Washington to celebr service.
PNW DCO THE FUTURE OF
Where Key Clubbers will come their PASSION AND DE
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What Happens at DCON? FRIDAY -
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Travel to Seattle Meet and Greet Opening Session -
Keynote Speakers Caucusing Dinner
SATURDAY Entertainment -
Forums Service Fair Talent Show Awards Winners Retire & Install new District Board - Dance
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DCON TIMELINE
MEMBERS OFFICERS DEC: Talk to parents about DCON DEC: Fill out page 22-23 on from DCON Section A DEC: Attend the December DCM (mandatory for ALL DCON attendees) JAN: Pay for Convention JAN: Attend January DCM FEB: Attend February DCM MARCH: Attend March DCM MARCH 18th-20th: Attend DCON
DEC: Talk to school administration to get trip approved DEC: Find chaperones (1:10 adult: student ratio, background checks JAN: Confirm DCON attendees from your club JAN: Fill out Page 24 from Section A JAN: Advisors register ONLINE JAN: Fill out Section C for awards FEB: REGISTRATION PACKETS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY FEB. 1st 2016
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
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DIVISION 66 DE The December DCM is right around the corner and one of the most important ones. This DCM will be the election of the upcoming Lieutenant Governor for Division 66. All DCON attendees must attend. The election rally is very important for the future of Division 66. Please make your best efforts to attend.
WHO: Kiwanians, Officers, Key Club Members WHAT: To elect the next Lieutenant Governor of Division 66 WHEN: Sunday, December 20th 2015 WHERE: Midland Library, 805 SE 122nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97233
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DRESS COD ALL attendees for Candidate
ECEMBER DCM
DE: Business Casual for s and Business Professional es. Check the video out:
OFFICERS: Please email me your two voting delegates by December 18th, 2015. Contact me for any questions.
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VOLUNTEER AT A LOCAL FOOD BANK
CARE PACKAGES WRITE CARDS
FOOD DRIVE
MEALS ON WHEELS HELP OUT AT A PET SHLETER 22
Before
VP Report
Editors Report
Secretary Report
DCM/ PCM
Communication
MSC.
Total
SUPER SPOTS SCOREBOARD
Centennial
638
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7
20
51
10
10
746
Clackamas
674
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7
20
45
10
10
776
Corbett
417
10
10
10
467
The Dalles
38
Damascus Christian
46
Gladstone
190
Gresham
81
Portland Lutheran
70
70
Rex Putnam
0
0
20
38
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10
10
56
10
10
224
10
10
107
Reynolds
332
10
19
3
5
10
379
Sam Barlow
242
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20
6
5
10
290
Sandy
15
7
10
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SUPER SPOTS BREAKDOWN 10- Vice President Reports 10- Editor Reports 20- Secretary Reports 3- DCM/PCM (Per Member) 10- Communication throughout the month 30- Msc. Tasks that need to be completed
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District Governor
TYLER BOSSER
tylerbosser.pnwgov@gmail.com (253)-(355)-(2783)
District Treasurer
SUVIR COPPARAM copparam.suvir@gmail.com (425)-(445)-(6199)
District Convention Chair
Ryan Miura
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pnwconventionchair@gmail.com (503)-(490)-(0041)
District Secretary
TRAN HOANG
tranhoang.pnwsec@gmail.com (971)-(267)-(9235)
District Editor
JoJo Saunders
jojosaunders.pnweditor@gmail.com (206)-(790)-(7510)
APPOINTED OFFICERS AMY HUNG: CONVENTION AIDE RIA BAINS: CONVENTION AIDE TONY ZHANG: COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR TIFFANY WONG: MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AND REACTIVATION CENTER HANNA HUYNH: K-FAMILY RELATIONS DIRECTOR JAG BAINS: DISTRICT PROJECT DIRECTOR
Centennial H.S.
Gladstone H.S.
Clackamas H.S.
Gresham H.S.
President: Tommy Nguyen Vice President: Kenny Chu Secretary: Amanda Ly Treasurer: Phet Pitsnukanh Editor: Stephanie Hout
President: Hung Le Vice President: Lauren Phan Secretary: Lynda Hoang Treasurer: Karla Leung Editor: Elizabeth Prasansouk
Corbett H.S.
President: Momo Wilms-Crowe Vice President: Josh Layton Secretary: Cloey Shostak Treasurer: Nick Rosenthal Editor: Alyssa AnDyke
The Dalles H.S.
President: Leslie Secretary: Marina Diaz Treasurer: Carol Aviluz
Damascus Christian H.S.
President: Moses Wakefield Vice President: Micah Swanson Secretary: Ben Wescott Treasurer: Silas Marvin Editor: Beau Moody
President: Annah Sargent Vice President: Kaitlyn Storer Secretary: Noelle Basham Treasurer: Abby Hubbard Editor: Abby Hubbard
President: Hannah Hohbach Vice President: Emma Triplett Secretary: Kiana Rodriguez Treasurer: Austin Gardner Editor: Hannah Triplett
Reynolds H.S.
President: Veronica Villegas Vice President: Kayla Cha Secretary: Kayla Cha Treasurer: Laura Molina Editor: Phoenix Tweedy
Sam Barlow H.S.
President: Caylie Washburn Vice President: Sheilai Xiong Secretary: Nathan Booth Treasurer: Joy McDonalds Editor: Lenora Davis TBA: Rex Putnam, Sandy LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR: BAILEY CHEN
EMAIL: baileychenpnw@gmail.com CALL/TEXT: (971)570-2214
@PNWDIVISION66
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