Division 56 July Newsletter

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VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3: JUNE EDITION 1

THE RUNDOWN GREETINGS FROM YOUR LTG MEET TEAM PENGUIN! PNW EXEC. BOARD IMPORTANT DATES DCM RECAP EASTSIDE “BEASTSIDE” RALLY THE YEARLY PLAN DCON LOGO DESIGN CONTEST! THE KIWANIS FAMILY 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 THE NEW DISTRICT PROJECT: KCCP! PREFERRED CHARITIES THE SUNDAE PARTNERS THE YOUTH OPPORTUNITY FUND

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Greetings from your LTG Hey, Penguins!

We made it! It’s finally summer. I hope you all had an amazing end to the semester and are relaxing a little bit at this point. But even though it’s summer, service is still a priority- Key Club is a year-round commitment. Your presidents and I have been hard at work brainstorming ideas for summer service projects, and I am happy to say that Pullman, Moscow, and Orofino all have summer service projects on the horizon, which will be discussed in more detail later in this issue. ALSO-be on the lookout for information on Eastside Rally, which is coming up soon! Officer attendance is mandatory. Member attendance is highly encouraged- if you don’t have a reason not to go, just come, because it’s going to be SO much fun. We will have 2 fall DCMs, both held in Lewiston. More on that will be released in a 3-year plan I am working on.

Thanks all!

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

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THE PENGUIN TEAM P U L L M A N

President: Shyam Venkatasubramanian

M O S C O W

President: Katie Landreth

Vice President: Aasiya Islam Secretary: Jane Tang Treasurer: Andy He Editor: Ally Herr

Meet the officers!

Vice President: Katherine Wray Secretary: Abby Baune Treasurer: Lauryn Windsor Editor: Addison Golightly

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THE PENGUIN TEAM O R O F I N O

President: Cynthia guitron Vice President: KEELAN CHEN Secretary: KAREE WILSON Treasurer: Rileigh carton Editor: RIKA ILAGAN

Meet the officers!

K A M I A H

President: KEIRRA MILLER Vice President: Greta Coplin Secretary: Lizeth sercero Treasurer: John Cook Editor: N/A

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PNW EXECUTIVE BOARD District Governor: Juliet Yu julietyu.pnwgov@gmail.com

District Secretary: Tiffany Wong tiffanywong.pnwsec@gmail.com

District Treasurer: Bryan Lee bryanlee.pnwtreasurer@gmail.com

District Editor: Audrey Chow audreychow.pnweditor@gmail.com

Convention Chair: Amy Hung pnwconventionchair@gmail.com 6

Important Dates!

These dates are the KEY to success!

CLUB NEWSLETTERS: 5th OF EVERY MONTH

SECRETARY REPORTS: 5th OF EVERY MONTH

PCM: 5th OF EVERY MONTH EASTSIDE RALLY: AUGUST 13th

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DCM RECAP

Division 56’’s first DCM was a success. Although we only had 10 people from Pullman show up, this was a very good bonding session for Pullman’s club. In the future, DCMs will be held in Lewiston to accommodate the long drive that Orofino and Kamiah will have to make. In this DCM, we had icebreakers, pizza, a soccer game, music, and the LTG got pied. In the raffle for the pieing, we raised just over $10 for KCCP. It may be a small donation, but every dollar counts in the fight against cancer, and we will continue to fight it in any way we can. Overall, the DCM was a lot of fun, and I would like to thank everybody who took the time to show up, it was greatly appreciated. Let’s make the next one even better!

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BEAST SIDE RALLY 2016

WHO? DIVISIONS 9, 46, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58!

WHAT? EASTSIDE “BEASTSIDE” RALLY IS BASICALLY A ONE DAY DCON FOR THE EASTSIDE DIVISIONS!

WHEN? AUGUST 13th, 11-4!

WHERE? BIG BEND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MOSES LAKE, WA

WHY? WE LOVE KEY CLUB!

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THE YEARLY PLAN Division 56 has always struggled to unite and work together as a Division due to the huge gaps between clubs. This year, I’ve utilized the Triple-C plan to help bring us together through service to make the world a better place.

However, our work will not be done after this year. Division 56 needs a structured, organized yearly plan that will make us a high-functioning Division that will contribute huge things to the PNW District and to Key Club International. Thus, I have began to work on a yearly plan for our Division, which will outline how many DCMs will be held, a general time for when they will be held, as well as PCMs and other events, all drawn directly from the Lieutenant Governor Service Agreement. The yearly plan will serve mostly as a guide for future Lieutenant Governors in leading the Division, but will be released to members so that if they want to read it to know what expect, they will be able to. I will be working on this over the next few months, and will release it once it is finished. This will serve as the framework for Division 56 for the future.

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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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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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