3W JULY NEWSLETER
DIVISION 3W JULY NEWSLETTER
TABLE OF CONTENTS LTG Letter
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Monthly Reminders
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Governor’s Project
pg. 4&5
ELIMINATE
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March of Dimes
pg. 7
Preferred Charities
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KEY CLUB PLEDGE 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 to combat all forces, which tend to undermine these institutions.
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YOF
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“This is only one thing that makes a
DCM Recap
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dream impossible to achieve: the fear
Important Contacts
pg. 12&13
of failure.” –Paulo Coelho
DEAR DIVISION 3W, One month into summer and we’re getting off to a great start! I’m seriously so hyped for this year and I can’t even begin to explain how much I love this division and how much I love each and every one of your clubs. Your dedication and passion for service makes me the proudest lieutenant governor.
Even though it’s summer, we still need to be sure that we’re performing as service as possible. Now is the time to be organizing and getting a head start on the year. Even though we’re on vacation from school, the Key Club year has only just begun. Use all your resources to see what the district is expecting of your club to accomplish as a chartered Key Club. These resources include me, the DCON contest criteria, the District Staff, and other clubs! It never, ever hurts to be prepared and you’ll be thankful for the preparation once everyone becomes busy with classes and life in general. much
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My divisional project is going to include service to the community and to home. So as you’re planning out the year, make sure to look into local organizations to see how’s helping to change the world right there in your community. I’m excited to see all that we’re going to accomplish this year. Love,
Rachel Iselin
Monthly Reminders
Monthly Reports are due to our District Secretary and Newsletters/Articles are due to District Editor even if you don’t postmark by the 5th
They will be voting on a new amendment to increase dues as well as electing new trustees during ICON, so be on the look out for updates!
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The district officers will be posting updates on the district website through their respective blogs, so make sure to check tokeyclub.com.
All COCI (Club Officer Contact Information) needs to be updated on the district website. Ask your advisor about login info or contact me for help. Any changes throughout the year need to be updated with me and on the website.
Add to any and all social media so that I can come and visit your club through out the year whether it be at a meeting, at a social, or at a service event! Invite me and I will come!
Send me photos so that I can add them to my newsletter!
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Governor’s Project
You may conduct toy drives and have the items donated to the hospital. Once items are brought to the Hospital, some of our staff and trained volunteers will be able to distribute the items to our patients. Donations may be dropped off at both the Main Campus and the West Campus. All donations should be unwrapped to ensure age and gender appropriateness. Items will be distributed to patients at the campus where they are donated. Advance notice of donations is appreciated.
Arts and Crafts Drive – Help kids find their inner artist by stocking art closets throughout the hospital with fuse beads, paints, paint brushes, drawing pads, glitter, scissors and everything our little artists will need. Clothing Drive – Sometimes a family arrives totally unprepared for a long stay. Social
Work frequently receives requests from the ER for cozy clothes including athletic pants, t-shirts and ‘hoodies’ as well as practical items like socks and underwear. From newborn to Adult XXL, a range of sizes is always needed. Clean out your closet and help out a family in need!
Busy Books for Kids – For a little patient in a waiting room, boredom can set in quickly. Assemble a “Busy Book” to entertain them as they wait. Use ribbon, yarn or staples to secure several coloring pages, mazes and/or word games into a small packet. Don’t forget to include a colorful cover page (perhaps decorated) and 3-4 crayons per packet.
Busy Books for Adults – Parents get bored too! Help them pass the time by providing a few pages of Sudoku, word finds and puzzles stapled in a packet. Don’t forget to attach a pen or pencil!
Recycle your old electronics – Give your old cell phone chargers to Children’s for our
families to use when they have forgotten theirs at home. Also if you have old video
games for current game systems, we can use them in our playrooms.
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PREFERRED
CHARITIES
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What is the Youth The Basics you need Opportunity Fund? to know:
YOF grants are given only to Key Clubs and/or club members.
The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is an endowed fund for Key Club International held within the Kiwanis International Foundation. This fund uses earned interest to help Key Clubs and Key Club members serve the world by providing grants for 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.
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Clubs may request funding assistance ranging anywhere from US$100 to US$2,000. The committee typically funds those clubs who are asking for a portion of the total cost of the project, and clubs who are working with other organizations to fund and complete the project. Guidelines for filing the application are also listed in the Key Club Guidebook under Board Policies. Visit keyclub.org for more info!
COMING SOON
DCM RECAP IN PHOTOS
Photo credits: Cy-Ranch & Cy-Springs
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IMPORTANT
T-O District Governor
Kaitlyn Wilson
GOVERNOR@TOKEYCLUB.COM
T-O District Secretary
Samuel Kinnin
SECRETARY@TOKEYCLUB.COM
T-O District Treasurer
Colin Gonzalez
TREASURER@TOKEYCLUB.COM
T-O District Editor
Emily Zhao EDITOR@TOKEYCLUB.COM
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T-O Convention Liaison Ashlyn Salvato CL@TOKEYCLUB.COM
CONTACTS
3W Lieutenant Governor
Rachel Iselin
RMISELIN.KC@GMAIL.COM
713-494-3729
Cy-Fair Kiwanian
George Crowl
GEORGE.H.CROWL@GMAIL.COM
Greater North Houston Kiwanian
Robert Murray
ROBERT.MURRAYMM@ATT.NET
Region 12 Regional Advisor
Judy Pomorski
JUDYPOMORSKI@YAHOO.COM
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DIVISION
3W
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