THE GIRAFFE PRESS Official Newsletter of Key Club Pacific Northwest District Division 66 Volume 1 Issue 4 July 2013
Message from the ltG....3 Portland Rally Recap.....4 Eliminate Project…..……6
IN THIS ISSUE…
Icon…………………....….8 International Board…….9 Key Leader……..…...….10 Key Dates………....….…10 DCM…………….………..11 Youth Opportunities Fund.12
Circle K International….12 Spot Update…..……..…13 Key Clubber SpotLight.14 Officer Positions….….….15 Contact Information..…17
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A MESSAGE FROM THE LTG! Greetings Division 66, Summer has just gotten started, but it seems like time is just flying by. I hope you all are having a fantastic summer! This past month I have seen you all helping out the community and working on fundraisers to increase awareness about charitable causes. It’s important to always have fun at service projects. I love that I can see the passion and dedication each and every one of you, Key Clubbers, have about service. It warms my heart to see your positive attitude in helping others. Thank you all to everyone that came to Portland Rally. There were many memorable moments, which many of us Key Clubbers will never forget. This summer the PNW district board is putting on many rallies for the Key Clubbers to attend and learn about Key Club, while having fun. Want to know the latest information about which rallies are coming up? You can check the Key Date section on page 10, or look on the PNW Division 66 Key Clubbers Facebook page or our Divisional website (http://pnwdivision66.webs.com/). Summer is a time to enjoy the sun, while spending time with family and friends. Have some spare time? Then, I challenge you to serve your community or raise awareness and have a fundraiser for the Eliminate Project. Remember, that the littlest thing you can do for someone can make a huge difference on him or her. In love and service,
Emilee Huey
"Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love." —Martin Luther King Jr. 3
PORTLAND AREA Portland Rally was a day full of laughs and fun. It was an opportunity for Key Clubbers from the Portland Area to come together to learn and meet one another. The day started off with meeting the District Executive Board and Lieutenant Governors from around the Pacific Northwest. We heard from a guest speaker, Sharon Lacey, and the Key Clubbers went to forums. To end the day, the Portland Lieutenant Governors got pied and the spirit stick was handed out to Division 65.
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RALLY RECAP Thank you to everyone that came to Portland Rally: Brian Le, Peter Le, Gia Han Nguyen, Jessica Lely, Justine Lely, Stephanie Chan, Arthur Bookstein, Louiza Bovaeva, and Aya Micah Ramos. At Portland Area Rally, all the Portland divisions came together and helped bring awareness about the Eliminate Project. We were able to raise $1,497.59 for the Eliminate Project, which will provide 832 vaccines for mothers. Great Job Key Clubbers!
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One baby dies every 9 minutes from neonatal tetanus 160 babies die each day from neonatal
38 countries remain at high risk for MNT
Kiwanis will help save or protect more than 61 million mothers and their future babies On average, health education and a series of three doses of tetanus vaccine cost $1.80
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. To donate go to the Eliminate Website, which is where you can also look at all the countries that still have MNT in the world. http://sites.kiwanis.or g/Kiwanis/en/theELI MINATEproject/Progr ess/ProgressDashboa rd.aspx
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION RE-CAP July 1st •
Fly out of Seattle at 6:05am
July 2nd • Wreath laying at Arlington • Service Project • Night Bus Tour rd July 3 • Holocaust Museum • Tour on National Mall • Icon Begins th July 4 • Opening Session • Caucusing • Fireworks at Smithsonian Mall • Charity Dance th July 5 • Forums • Service Fair • Recognition Session th July 6 • More Forums • House of Delegates • Closing Session • Closing Dance July 7th • Continue touring D.C. July 8th • Air and Space Center • Fly home to Seattle 8
2013-2014 International Board International President: Raeford Penny Goals: • Enhance member involvement with the International Board Meetings o Making chatroom available during certain issues being discussed; allowing members to express their opinions, concerns, and ideas o Summarizing meeting minutes o Announcing future meeting agendas • Facilitate open and transparent communication o Creating position specific mailing lists o Sending emails directly to districts with updates events, service partner news, opportunities in Key Club International scholarships, ect. • Update Service Directory o Encouraging members/clubs to submit their service project and ideas
International Vice-President: Rachel Benoit Goals: • Increase communication between districts through social media, reflectors and the Key Club Website • Advertise Key Club TV • Provide better support for districts • Promote and encourage the Eliminate Project • Improve communication with the District Administrators • Improve standing Int’l committees • Improve Ad Hoc Int’l committees • Provide froth plans for struggling Int’l officers • Improve transition from Key Club to CKI with Webinars
International Trustees: Alberto Berrizbeitia, Roshni Chandwani, Renisha Daley, Avery Hitchcock, Kelsie Hoppes, Madison Kemker, Casey O'Neill, Maria Palazzolo, Michelle Petersen, Zachary Waldorf, Eric Yoon
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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
Key Dates to Remember For the Month of July • • • • •
July 5th o Club secretaries report July 10th o Monthly Newsletters July 3rd-7th o International Convention July 19th-20th o Rally in the Valley July 22nd o Kiwanis DCM
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July 29th o July DCM/PCM August 1st o Eastside Rally August 12th o Seattle Rally August 24th o Canada Rally October 18th-20th o Key Leader
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JULY DCM & PCM The Key Date for the month of July.
July Divisional Council Meeting (DCM) • When: Monday, July 29th, 2013 from1:00-4:00pm • Where: Happy Valley Park (13770 SE Ridgecrest Rd, Happy Valley, OR) What: This DCM will be a potluck picnic, so please bring food. Email me what you are bringing please. There will be a water fight, so please come prepared. We’ll come together and talk about club service projects (past and upcoming), recap over Portland Rally and ways to fundraise for the following school year, and Dcon 2014.
July President Council Meeting (PCM) • When: Monday, July 29th, 2013, from 12:45-1:00pm •
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.
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Youth Opportunity Fund The Youth Opportunity Fund is a grant for Key Club members to participate in service opportunities. The fund also provides academic scholarships for higher education. The Youth Opportunities Fund is established through a portion of your Key Club International dues and through the purchase of G. Harold Martin Fellowships. The grant can range from $100-2,000. You can find the application online: http://www.keyclub.org/service/fund/yof.aspx. The application is due by October 15th.
Circle K International Circle K International (CKI) is an organization for college level students at a University and College. CKI is a organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. Their goal at CKI is to develop students to serve the community, develop leadership qualities, and meet college students from around the world. CKI is in 17 countries and has over 12,600 members. To learn more about CKI visit their website: http://www.circlek.org/home.aspx. • Mission Statement: “Developing college and university students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service.” • Vision: “To be the leading global community-service organization on college and university campuses that enriches the world one 12 member, one child and one community at a time. • Motto: “Live to Serve, Love to Serve!”
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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 July. Remember, the school with the most points at the end will receive a special prize.
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“SPOT� LIGHT Club Officer of the Month
Ivan Villalbos Clackamas High School Even though this officer term has been his first, Ivan was elected to a high position after having proved himself a trustworthy, passionate, and respectable Key Clubber. Now, Ivan prefers to lead others by example rather than executive power, in spite of his high-ranking position. Having volunteered in Elementary school carnivals, beach/park cleanups, and food pantry feeds, Ivan has charted almost twice the number of hours required for Active Membership, a showing of commitment to service that is rare among even the most avid Key Clubbers. Ivan has attended every DCM to date. ~ Arthur Bookstein, CHS Key Club President
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GiaHan Nguyen Clackamas High School GiaHan was extremely active in the month of June here at Clackamas High School. She came to every meeting, cleanup, and car wash we hosted. She also attended the DCM and Portland Rally. At these events, GiaHan displayed a positive attitude and great spirit. She was willing to lend a hand when help was needed and pushed herself to participate in activities. GiaHan works hard to be the best Key Clubber she can be. ~ Brian Le, CHS Key Club Secretary14 14
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
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
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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 16 16
Contact Information DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD
INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE
Governor Trang Tran
International VP Caitlin Stroup
pnwgov.trang@gmail.com
keyclubcaitlin@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 Emilee Huey Lieutenant Governor Emeehuey1521@gmail.com Cell: (503) 701-4321
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