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Division 3W: January Edition
Volume 4 | Issue 10 | 2017-2018 | Region 12 | Texas-Oklahoma District
In This Issue... Page 3: Em’s Entries Join the remind for Division 3W! Page 4: Reminders To receive reminders and divisional updates: Page 5: COCI Text @div3west to 81010 Page 6: February 2018 Page 7: Month Recap Page 8-9: Events Collage Page 10: DCON and ICON 2018 Page 11-12: Tips for Running for Office Page 13: The Eliminate Project Quote/Inspiration of the Page 14-15: The Thirst Project Month: Page 16: Thirsty 30 “The only way to Page 17: All About the K-Family do great work is to Page 18-19: Contact Information love what you do.” -Steve Jobs Page 20: Until Next Time 2
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Em’s Entries
Hope you all had an amazing start to 2018 and the new school semester! I hope you all enjoyed the two extra snow days we got! A huge thank you to those of you who came to this month’s DCM and took part in the DEC, where we elected Division 3W’s 2018-2019 LTG, that followed right after. Here are a few reminders for this month: ➢ If you have not sent in dues, you will be labeled as a suspended club. As a suspended club you will not be able to attend DCON, vote, etc. ➢ You can find all DCON related information under the “DCON Info” tab on the district website. ➢ Please order a divisional t-shirt ($18), especially if you are planning to attend DCON, to show off your divisional pride!! Announcement: Congratulations to Division 3W’s two new clubs: Bridgeland HS and Harmony School of Discovery! Remember to start planning for DCON if you have not already done so! See you all soon! Yours in Service, Emily Yang
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Reminders Monthly Reports: Monthly reports are due every 5th of the month, with the exception of when it falls on a Sunday(then, they are due the next day). ❖ Please mail a physical copy to District Secretary, Shelby Morton(shelbymorton00@gmail.com): 4104 San Angelo Amarillo, TX 79118 ❖ Email a copy to me, our Regional Advisor, Ms. Judy Pomorski, Sabrina Palma, Megan Iselin, and either Mr. George Crowl or Mr. Steve Peters.
Newsletters and Articles: Just like Monthly Reports, newsletters and articles are also due on the 5th of every month(with the same exceptions). ❖ You can send up to 10 articles each month, and articles must have at least 400 words and one picture. ❖ Please send your articles and newsletters to our District Editor, Stephanie Tran (stephanietran.kc@gmail.com). ❖ Don’t forget to email a copy to me, our Regional Advisor, Ms. Judy Pomorski, Megan Iselin, Sabrina Palma, and either Mr. George Crowl or Mr. Steve Peters.
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Important: ❖ February 5th: Monthly Reports, Articles, and Newsletters Due!! ❖ February 14th: Valentine’s Day! 6
Month Recap All DCON information, forms, posters, etc. can be found under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;DCON Infoâ&#x20AC;? tab on tokeyclub.com. Early registration for DCON ends on March 9th so please keep that in mind when planning! Remember to contact me, Judy Pomorski, and/or Megan Iselin if you need help with finding chaperones, finding transportation, pairing hotel rooms, and all things DCON! We also elected the 2018-2019 Division 3W Lieutenant Governor on January 27th, 2018!
Key Club Pledge:
Pun of the I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Month: objects of Key Club International, to Want to hear something build my home, school, and community, to serve my nation and terrible? Paper. See? I told you it God, and combat all forces which was tear-able. tend to undermine these institutions!
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DCON and ICON 2018 Book your calendars for April 12th through April 15th and July 4th through July 8th! DCON will take place in April at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas and ICON will take place this summer at the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago! DCON registration is open and all information can be found on our district website under the â&#x20AC;&#x153;DCON Infoâ&#x20AC;? tab!
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Tips for Running for Office Proper planning and preparation prevent poor performance. Whether it’s preparing a speech or material for caucusing, it’s imperative to make sure that you’ve taken the time to prepare yourself for what’s ahead. This isn’t a test you can cram for, but anyone can be your study buddy, and a mirror makes a great audience. Practice being comfortable with yourself and what you have to say. You know you’ve got this — it’s just a matter of convincing everyone else. Be authentic. Whatever you decide to go for, you’ll likely have competition. With so many things in common, it’s easy for the faces and speeches to blend together. Forty minutes into House of Delegates, and half of your audience may very well be half asleep. Give them something to remember! Worry less about trying to blend in or stick out, and worry more about playing to your specific strengths. Work on showing who you are in a way that’s authentic and relatable. After all, who could forget someone as special as you? Do study and practice. Don’t memorize. Whether it’s speeches or caucus questions, it’s often easy to pick out those who know what they’re talking about and those who simply have a list of memorized talking points or answers. Just like when you study for a test, don’t prepare specific answers. Instead, study your
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Tips for Running for Office platform and your Key Club knowledge, and the information will roll off your tongue when you need it. You’ll sound much more authentic and prepared. You’ve got this! Get ready to not know. It’s gonna happen. You’ll be standing behind a podium, wearing your best “I want to be your next (insert position here)” smile, and someone will ask a question that you have no idea how to answer. Rather than letting that internal scream out and running for the door, get OK with saying “I don’t know.” Be prepared to offer a suggestion for self-improvement, and mention how you’ll handle not knowing information in a leadership role as well. After all, you’re a candidate, not an encyclopedia. Get a buddy. Having someone by your side the entire time is invaluable. Sometimes the pull of endless friends and fun is distracting. You need someone who can help you resist distractions. Find a buddy who will take the awkwardness out of introductions, listen to your ideas and offer moral support when your heel breaks, your tie rips and your dog eats your speech. It was about as necessary to me as wearing my Key Clubs socks the first day of convention — that is to say, absolutely necessary.
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Contact Information T-O District Governor: Sabrina Palma Email: governor@tokeyclub.com
T-O District Secretary: Shelby Morton Email: secretary@tokeyclub.com
T-O District Treasurer: Foster Hillis Email: treasurer@tokeyclub.com
T-O District Editor: Stephanie Tran Email: editor@tokeyclub.com
T-O Convention Liaison: Dajah Brooks Email: cl@tokeyclub.com
T-O Technology Producer: William Chao Email: williamkwchao@yahoo.com
Division 3W Lieutenant Governor: Emily Yang Email: emilyyang.kc@gmail.com
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Contact Information Region 12 Advisor: Judy Pomorski Email: judypomorski@yahoo.com
Region 12 Assistant Advisor: Megan Iselin Email: region12assistant@tokeyclub.com
Cy-Fair Kiwanian: George Crowl Email: george.h.crowl@gmail.com
Greater North Houston Kiwanian: Steve Peters Email: petershome1@comcast.net stephen.peters@amegybank.com
T-O Kiwanis Division 3 Lieutenant Governor: Louis Iselin Email: louis@iselin.law
Houston Kiwanian: Bonita Ramirez Email: bonita@kiwanishouston.org
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T-O looks to you for leadership and guidance!
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Volume 4 | Issue 10 | 2017-2018 | Region 12 | Texas-Oklahoma District