Division 56 May Newsletter

CLUB PENGUIN VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2: MAY 2016

Pullman ! Moscow ! Lewiston ! Orofino ! Kamiah

DIVISION 56

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THE RUNDOWN LETTER FROM YOUR LTG MEET THE APOINTEES! IMPORTANT DATES DCM KEY CLUB 101 WHY SHOULD I JOIN KEY CLUB? KEY CLUB CHEAT SHEET DIVISION 56 CRASH COURSE THE PNW PNW SOCIAL MEDIA GOALS THE PLAN PROJECT ELIMINATE: SUCCESS! PREFERRED CHARITIES PARTNERS THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY FUND THE SUNDAE ICON

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GREETINGS FROM YOUR LTG Hey, Penguins!

I hope you guys have all had an awesome month! It may have been relatively quiet for our Division, but I have big plans for us in the coming months! An important thing to remember is that Key Club does NOT end in the summer! We serve year round, and so, we will be having a few events in the coming months! These events are our DCM (June 11th) and Eastside Rally (August 13th). Division 56 has NEVER had a DCM before, so this is a historic event! I expect all of you to show up. There’s more info on these events in the newsletter, so look for that.

Just to provide a quick update on my goals and my plan to accomplish them, we are in stage one of the Triple-C plan, as I have been working hard to start getting communication going. A very big part of this is the Facebook page, so make sure you add your members! We will soon start transitioning into Stage two through the DCM and Eastside Rally as we build connections between clubs, and then, we will be ready to set the stage for future collaboration as a functioning, unified Division.

I realize that not all of you have held election rallies yet, but I think I have made contact with you all regarding that. Club visits are currently getting underway, so if I haven’t seen you already, I’ll see you soon!

Dmitri Saberi Lieutenant Governor of Division 56 Pacific Northwest District Key Club International dsaberi15@gmail.com (509) 715-7475

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MEET THE APPOINTEES Hello Pacific Northwest District Key Clubbers!

My name is Deenah Howard and I am beyond thrilled to serve as your 2016-2017 Key Leader Ambassador.

Simultaneously, I am the Lieutenant Governor of Division 35. The match that started the fire to fueled my ambition to run for Lt.G then to apply for Key Leader Ambassador was lit when I attended Key Leader in Fall of 2015. It permanently changed my life in the most positive and influential way. I will work closely with the District Board and Kiwanians to ensure that YOU have the opportunity to attend this unbelievable weekend and experience the motivation that drives the greatest leaders. If you have any question to what Key Leader is, please feel free to contact me at any time through email or phone. As a leader, I do not want followers, but to create more leaders.

In Love and Service, Deenah Howard Pacific Northwest Key Leader Ambassador Key Club International (253) 682-9476 deenahh98@gmail.com

Greetings PNW! I'm Georgia Cato and I am honoured to be serving as your Kiwanis Family Relations Director for the 2016-2017 term. This year is going to be extraordinary. With the Five-Year Plan already in full motion, my goal is to further strengthen the connection between all the branches of Kiwanis. With implementing more interclubs throughout the district, this will create and ensure the strong bond we have with our Kiwanis Family. Above all, you will be able to connect with other Student Leadership Programs who all root themselves with the genuine satisfaction that comes from service. It’s truly a privilege to be working alongside such a dynamic team of individuals. I've already encountered many enthusiastic executives and motivated members, so with this strong team of dynamic Key Clubbers, we can work together to create the best this district has ever seen. If you have any questions or just want to talk, please do not hesitate to reach out to me, I’m only a message away!

In Caring and In Service, Georgia Cato K-Family Relations Director Pacific Northwest Key Club International (778) 870-2406 georgiacato.krelations@gmail.com

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MEET THE APPOINTEES Hey Key Clubbers!

My name is Jonah Tang and I am pleased to be working as your 2016-2017 Convention Aide! As Vivia already summarized, I am here to assist with the planning and execution of next year’s District Convention. I am pleased to say that we have already begun planning, and I am looking forward to helping create one of the most unforgettable experiences you will have during your Key Club career. A little bit about me: I play tennis, mock trial (can I use that as a verb?) and eat food. Lots of food. If you have any questions, suggestions, or you just want to say hi, you can contact me! I’m human just like the rest of you, and I’m always looking for a new friend. I look forward to hearing from all of you and seeing you at the 68th Annual District Convention in Oregon!

In Love and Service Jonah Tang Convention Aide Pacific Northwest District Key Club International jonah.conaide@gmail.com

What’s Poppin PNW? My name is Kyra DelaChica and I am so excited to announce that I will be serving as your 16/17 District Projects Director! My job as Projects Director is to help fundraise and educate you guys on our upcoming district project (TBA)! One of my main goals as P.D is to get direct information from the leaders of the organization and meet personally with those affected by this project so that you guys will be able to see how much we can really change the lives of others. By working with Audrey and the rest of the board, I hope to create fun informational videos/resources for you all to use to not only learn more about it, but also teach others too! I am so honored to have been appointed P.D and can’t wait to meet you all at the summer rallies and next year’s DCON! If you have any questions about my role as projects director, or would like to talk to a friend, feel free to email or message me any time!

With love and service, June Kyra DelaChica PNW District Projects Director Key Club International (503) 935-6041

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MEET THE APPOINTEES Hey PNW! My name is Peter Ch’en and I am so excited to serve as your new Communications Director for the 20162017 Key Club year. I am also the Lieutenant Governor of Division 28 (#28DOMINATE!). Look forward to a revamped PNW Website, new fun social media campaigns, and even more updates from the district! My ultimate goal as Communications Director is to make sure there is complete transparency between the board and the district, every Key Clubber will know what is happening at the district level of Key Club.

Make sure to follow the PNW District on Instagram and Twitter @pnwkeyclub, Snapchat @pnwkc, and join the PNW District Key Clubbers Facebook group to stay updated. If you have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to message/call me (I am comcom director after all!).

In Love and Service, Peter Ch’en Lieutenant Governor of Division 28 Communications Director Pacific Northwest District Key Club International p: (425) 324-6443 | e: peter.ltg28@outlook.com

Hello there my fellow PNW District Key Clubbers, Stella Gonzalez is the name and Key Club is my game. Service is something I have always valued over all other traits and I am very excited to serve as your Membership Growth and Reactivation Director for this upcoming year. Even though my title may seem long, convoluted and frivolous I assure you that my job is to help you guys make all of your jobs easier. My role will be to help charter new clubs, reactivate suspended or inactive clubs, and to generally oversee the growth of our very own Key Club family. Yes, I have a goal in mind to the amount of key clubbers I would like our district to achieve this year; but what is more important to me are the kind of people and personality traits we are adding into our district. The words you will hear from me a lot are ”quality over quantity” and that is a personal philosophy of mine that I think will apply well into the PNW District.

I am so happy for this opportunity and extend the invitation for anyone to reach out to me if you have any ideas, concerns, input, etc. you would like to be heard. Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me.

With Love and Service, Stella Gonzalez PNW District Membership Growth and Reactivation Director Key Club International (425)499-9156 stella.pnwdistrict@gmail.com 6

MEET THE APPOINTEES Hey PNW Key Clubbers!

My name is Vivia Zhu and I am so excited to be serving as one of your 2016-2017 District Convention Aides! My primary role is to assist the Convention Chair in planning, organizing, and improving next year’s DCON. It is my utmost priority to ensure that every attendee has a smooth, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience. Our team has already begun its preparations for DCON 2017, so be on the lookout for updates! If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact Convention Chair Amy Hung or one of the Convention Aides. With that being said, I look forward to seeing all of you next year at the 68th Annual District Convention in Portland, Oregon!

In love and service, Vivia Zhu 2016-2017 Convention Aide Pacific Northwest District Key Club International viviazhu831@gmail.com

Hey PNW District Key Clubbers, I’m Tiffany Wong and am thrilled to be serving you all as your District Secretary. Since stepping into Key Club, I’ve always strived to establish personal connections with each individual. It’s a value that I continue carrying on today, and I hope to provide connection and communication for every secretary. My goals are to recognize secretaries on a monthly basis for their continuous efforts, to share advice and tips for officers, and to provide higher platforms of member input all over the district. Serving as a friend, not as a superior, has always been my focus, and I hope to continue that idea in what I do. I’m excited to work with you as friend who can assist you in any way possible, so please never hesitate to contact me!

In Caring and Service, Tiffany Wong District Secretary Key Club International 206.317.9146 tiffanywong.pnwsec@gmail.com

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IMPORTANT DATES These dates are the KEY to success!

CLUB NEWSLETTERS: 5th OF EVERY MONTH

SECRETARY REPORTS: 5th OF EVERY MONTH

DCM: June 11th

EASTSIDE RALLY: AUGUST 13th

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DCM WHAT? DIVISION 56 GETTING TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE END OF THE YEAR WITH FOOD, GAMES, AND MUSIC, AS OUR FIRST EVER DCM. OFFICER ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY, AND EVERYONE IS ENCOURAGED TO COME!

WHEN? JUNE 11th

WHERE? PULLMAN HIGH SCHOOL

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CHEAT SHEET MOTTO: Caring- our way of life MAJOR EMPHASIS: Children: Their future, our focus 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 combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

CHANT: Hey Key Clubbers, how do you feel?

We feel good! Oh, we feel so good, UH! Double it up, UH! UH! Triple it up, UH UH UH! One long Uh! UHHHHHHHHH! Rapper Style! UH UH UH UH UH! (Flash 56 sign and yell 56!)

PNW CHANT: It's raining, it's pouring, and PNW is soaring above the rest, 'cause we're the best, Pacific Northwest!

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DIVISION 56 CRASH COURSE Pullman Moscow Lewiston

MEMBER COUNT: 154

Orofino

MASCOT: PENGUIN

Kamiah

COLORS: BLUE & YELLOW

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THE PNW CLUB COUNT: 332 MEMBER COUNT: 12,783 MASCOT: MORTIMER MOOSE COLOR: FUCHSIA MOTTO: ”PROUD ‘N’ WILLING TO SERVE!”

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PNW SOCIAL MEDIA PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT KEY CLUB @PNWKEYCLUB @PNWKC PNW KEY CLUB @PNWKEYCLUB

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GOALS (OMG GOALS) ORGANIZE FIRST EVER DIVISION 56 DCM BRING LEWISTON OUT OF SUSPENSION DCON ATTENDANCE: AT LEAST 30 MEMBERS CHARTER A NEW CLUB BUILD STRONG CONNECTIONS BETWEEN CLUBS

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THE PLAN TRIPLE-C COMMUNICATION

CONNECTIONS

COLLABORATION

Triple-C is a three part plan I have formulated to ensure the growth and success of our Division.

The plan splits the year up into three stages, each with varying time frames. These stages will build on each other to form a solid framework for the future of Division 56 by the end of the year.

The first part of the plan is Communication, which is the stage we are in now. In this part of the year, my focus will be on creating modern, efficient ways of communication for our Division, and initiating it. This will lay the groundwork for much of what we will accomplish this year.

The second stage will be Connections, in which my main focus will be making sure clubs are talking to each other, exchanging ideas, and in general, getting to know each other. This will give us unity as a Division and help us become more than a Division: a family. In this stage, club visits especially will be a very helpful way of creating connections, which will add a face-to-face component to the communications amongst our clubs.

The final stage, which will transition us into becoming a strong, active division, is Collaboration.

In this stage, through the solid groundwork we have laid through steady communication and strong connections, we will be able to plan events together, and do joint fundraisers. This stage is where I hope to organize the first ever Division 56 DCM. From here, we can have multiple clubs send members to DCON, which will induce excitement, which will lead to greater participation. This leads to a self-feeding process, which will help Division 56 grow in future years. Through this plan, I aim to make big leaps toward making Division 56 strong and independent. In doing this, the groundwork will also be laid for future LTGs to lead our Division and take it to even greater heights.

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WE DID IT! In an effort that initiated in 2010, Kiwanis and Unicef set a goal of raising $110 million for the Eliminate project. And after six years of hard work from Key Clubbers, Kiwanians, and the rest of the K-Family, we reached our goal as of March 23, 2016. This signals the end of the successful six-year District Project. The new District Project will be announced soon, and I hope all of you are as excited as I am!

2015-2016 PNW District goal: $75,000 Amount Raised: ~ $79,000!

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Preferred Charities Key Club participates with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by sponsoring fundraising events. Key Club members also participate in service projects at their local children’s hospital.

For decades, Key Club has partnered with the March of Dimes to give every baby a healthy start. Key Club members raise thousands of dollars annually through various programs, including collecting change, holding dances and taking part in March of Dimes’ signature event, March for Babies.

Since 1994, Key Club has been Trick-or-Treating for Unicef and over the years has raised nearly US$5 million for iodine deficiency programs worldwide and HIV and AIDS programs in Kenya and Swaziland. Now it’s helping The Eliminate Project.

Rustic Pathways is a pioneer in providing superior quality travel and service programs for students and families in some of the world’s most welcoming countries. We enrich the lives of our students and our staff, benefit the parts of the world we serve, and build cultural bridges that lead to greater global understanding and cooperation.

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Get to know our Kiwanis partners.

VISION PARTNERS Landscape Structures Inc. has been creating innovative playground equipment since 1971. Think of the impact your club could have in your community by constructing a playground as a signature project. Ask your members if giving children a place to play is the right project for your club. See Kiwanis playgrounds and find a local representative at playlsi.com.

Nickelodeon’s The Big Help campaign puts kids into action to do something about issues communities face. Kiwanis clubs are encouraged to work with their SLPs on projects like Worldwide Day of Play—when the network goes black and kids are encouraged to head outdoors and help their community. Learn what your club can do to engage at nick.com/thebighelp.

The U.S. Army partnership is based on a foundation of shared values. Engaging in local opportunities, U.S. Army personnel connect with Kiwanis family members and provide access to local battalion support and resources. Contact your local battalion to invite soldiers to speak at a club meeting, take part in service projects and become Kiwanis members. goarmy.com.

KEY CLUB CO-SPONSOR Rustic Pathways has more than 30 years of experience leading exceptional international education and service programs. High school students broaden their global perspective while performing meaningful service projects around the world. Learn more about the incredible trips offered by inviting a local representative to speak at a club meeting or district convention. Find your local connection at Rusticpathways.com.

PROMOTIONAL PARTNERS Scholastic Books partners with the Kiwanis Family to promote literacy outreach programs. Discuss with your club members how a reading oasis for your local school can be woven into your signature service projects and discover the wide array of literacy programs at kiwanisone.org/read.

Up with People is a global education organization focused on bringing the world together through service and music. Kiwanis clubs can engage with Up with People by coordinating service projects, hosting the cast in their homes and sponsoring performances as fundraisers. Find out when Up with People will be in your area at upwithpeople.org.

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COMMUNITY PARTNERS Sister Cities International serves as the national membership organization for individual sister cities, states and countries across the U.S. This partnership gives Kiwanians access to more than 2,100 international partnerships, member rates on events and exchange opportunities. Think about how your club can increase local education, arts and cultural impact through a Sister City collaboration. Contact your local Sister City Program through the city search on sister-cities.org.

JCI is a nonprofit organization of young active citizens, ages 18 to 40, who are engaged and committed to making an impact in their communities. Kiwanians can partner with JCI members on joint community projects to increase local impact. Find your local JCI chapter or contact your state office to inquire about ways to connect and collaborate. kiwanis.org/findjci

CAUSE PARTNERS IHOP. Your club members can support National Pancake Day by serving as ambassadors to encourage restaurant patrons to support Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. Beginning in each January, watch for information from Kiwanis International about registering to volunteer on National Pancake Day.

PREFERRED CHARITIES Kiwanis International partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of America with a focus on mentoring tomorrow’s leaders. Invite their staff to a club meeting and begin building an impactful relationship. Find your local Boys & Girls Club at bgca.org.

Kiwanis International partners with Boy Scouts of America to ensure boys, young men and women grow in character, citizenship, responsibility and leadership to achieve their greatest potential. Your club can sponsor a local troop and support its projects. Find your troop at scouting.org.

Kiwanis family members participate with Children’s Miracle Network by sponsoring fundraising events and conducting service projects at their local children’s hospitals. Get involved by contacting your local CMN hospital and invite a representative to a club meeting to share ideas and create a partnership.

Find your hospital at childrensmiraclenetwork.org.

Kiwanis family members partner with March of Dimes by raising thousands of dollars annually to give every baby a healthy start. To find out how you can help support local events, such as March for Babies and Prematurity Awareness Month, contact marchofdimes.com.

Kiwanis family members joined forces with UNICEF to virtually eliminate iodine deficiency disorders. Today we collaborate on The Eliminate Project, raising US$110 million to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the planet.

Continue to stay up to date on this campaign at theeliminateproject.org.

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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND (YOF) 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 Youth Opportunities Fund is established through gifts to the G. Harold Martin Fellowships.

YOF grants can help you take action. Look around and identify the things that need to get done in your school, community or world.

Applications must be received by October 15 at 11:59 PM EST, so be ready early! Visit this link for more information: http://www.keyclub.org/service/fund/yof.aspx

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