MONSTER The Ofcial Newsletter of Franklin Key Club
Volume VI, Issue 7 November 2014
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Division 7 South | Region 16 | CNH District
Franklin High School 6400 Whitelock Parkway, Elk Grove, CA 95757
The The Ofcial Ofcial Newsletter Newsletter of of Franklin Franklin Key Key Club Club
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NOV 2014 Editor's Message
Happy November Monsters!
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Upcoming Events
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Member of the Month
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Bulletin News
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Key Club Weeks
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Creative Commons & Opinions
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Fall Rally RECAP
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Past Events
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! e m o Welc do!! rr aallll yyoouu do fo u o fo y u k o y n a TThhank
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As we stand midway through the term–at least, counting from the first day school started–it is the perfect time to reflect on the opportunities we've been offered and lessons we've learned through Key Club. Perhaps you have made some new friends or helped out at a marathon for the first time or even created a new family in Key Club consisting of people you depend on; memories like these are meant to be remembered, and I hope they will last you a lifetime, motivating you and your passion for service. If you haven't begun, do not fret, as there is still time to make more memories and give back to our community. One way you can start: Help out with our next recycling collection on Monday (11/17) after the meeting! We will also have an alumni from UC Davis come in to talk about Circle K experience. Also, district contest information is now available; please check out the club and/or member tabs under contests if you wish to participate or help out our club. If you have any questions, please ask me, or one of the other officers! In service and in friendship, Pauline Tze
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An excited Nommy indicates that a Key Club event will occur that day! These events, which are linked, include: 11/15/14 Be The Match Walk + Run 11/16/14 Kiwanis Family House Clean Up 11/22/14 SASF Crabfeed Fundraiser 11/27/14 Elk Grove Turkey Trot 12/6/14 Holiday Breakfast with Santa 12/6/14 Snow Much Fun! 12/7/14 California International Marathon 12/13/14 Ugly Sweater Run 12/13-14/14 & 12/20-21/14 Winter Wonderland Check http://franklinkeyclub.freeforums.org frequently for more updates!
Challenge: Show your gratitude to fellow Key Clubbers, Kiwanians, advisors!
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Member of the Month Give a big monster applause to our November's Member of the Month, Joshua Diaz! He's been in key club for 3 years and he enjoys reading, loom-knitting, thinking, and sometimes playing video games. He enjoyed the Santa's Gift of Service at Sac State because "the first thing we did was get into groups and start a bonding activity. We played a couple of games then went back inside to participate in stations where we made certain crafts for charities. The crafts were fun and I got to meet some new people." Throughout these years, Key Club has helped him get involved, meet new people, and form new friendships. Joshua finds that community service is important because "I believe it is important to contribute to something meaningful. I believe it is important to help make the world a better place, as cliche as it sounds. I also think there are a lot of issues that can be resolved if people come together to service; if people worked together to solve the world's problem." Thank you for having a monstrous enthusiasm for Key Club. You constantly attend district events, division events, school events, service events. You are a true key Clubber who plays an active role, who steps out of his comfort zone to accomplish various tasks, and who serve his community with spirit. Congratulations Joshua! Your dedication is both admired and appreciated! -Lesley Wong
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Top and Bottom: Joshua Diaz looms hats at Florin High School's Awake-a-thon in October (Photo credits to Eileen Eto)
BULLETIN NEWS November District Focus Kiwanis Family and Foundation
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Recycling Collection this Monday! (11/17)
Come out to bond with your division! There were be a Potluck, Films, skits, and Icebreakers!
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Key Club Week: Connect the Ks
Kiwanis
Eileen Eto | Treasurer
iwanis is a close group of adults dedicated to making a difference in this world. They provide K temporary housing for injured or sick patients, plant trees, clean, make dolls for children, and so much more! Not only do they do all of these amazing tasks, but they also assist Key Clubbers, Circle K members, and K-Kids in being better leaders as well as being our chaperones for many of the social events we attend. Mr. Ortega would be our beloved Kiwanis advisor. So if you're already head over heels in love with Key Club and are sobbing over the fact that one day you'll graduate and will no longer be in Key Club, don't fret! First of all, once you're a Key Clubber, you're always a Key Clubber. And second of all, you can still help your community and have a family support system in college as well as beyond thanks to Circle K and Kiwanis!
“I am a Kiwanian (Greater Sac Kiwanis) who has had the privilege of working with Key Clubs and Circle
K, and I can tell you that all the branches of Kiwanis, including K Kids, Builders Club, and Aktion Club, have their own unique charms. What they all have in common is that they attract individuals who are passionate about building better communities and making a difference in the lives they touch.
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Connect the Ks Circle K
Eileen Eto | Treasurer
All of you may have heard what Circle K is, the “college version of Key Club.” However, Circle K is so much more than that. Ryan Tom, president of UC Davis Circle K describes it as, “finding your home away from home. In college, you're faced with many new and different challenges and you'll be surprised how much your parents provide for you...Circle K is that group of people that are always there for you, and will do things unconditionally.” Nick Stringfellow, beloved alumni, and freshmen at UCLA excitedly exclaimed that “Circle K is such a blast! After coming from Key Club, I expected Circle K to be a lot different and harder to fit in to, but I was totally wrong. Everyone's really inviting, there's a lot more freedom for going to events, and there's so many ways you can get involved! I've only been in CKI for a couple weeks, and I already love it with the bottom of my heart.” As you can clearly see from the collages of the colleges, Circle K isn't just a “college Key Club” but a support system and a beloved guide to many of the students.
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Like Andrew said, Circle K definitely changes that "go to school, then go back and do whatever you do" mindset. It's a great outlet to connect with people within your college, whether they were in Key Club or not! Andrew has a lot more experience than I do, but, as always, I'll be glad to answer any questions you may have! Once a Key Clubber, always a Key Clubber, and I'm here to support you all even if I'm 400 miles away in college!
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Key Club Week: Other Days
Show Your K in Every Way | Thursday*
Do it Your Way | Friday Top Right to Bottom- Eileen Eto leads Key Club bonding activitiess; Key Clubbers pose for a group photo after the icebreakers
*for our club, because Bring a Friend to Key Club was Monday
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Creative Commons & Opinions
Sophia Duong thanks all Key Clubbers supporters during Key Club week with her artistic flair.
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Fall Rally RECAP
Photo Credits to Albert Le (Pleasant Grove)
How did you FEEL about Fall Rally?
“ My Fall Rally experience was again, amazing. I was very happy that our
division made it to the final round in the rally and I'm very grateful for all Key Clubbers from each division coming out. Although I didn't get to go on all the rides, I enjoyed most of my day hanging out with friends and I look forward to going next year to enjoy the next and last Fall Rally. -Sunny Hsu
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was my last FRN for me, and for the first time I was sitting in the “ Itbleachers instead of leading from the front. It was amazing to be able to cheer amongst my fellow monsters instead of worrying about which cheer to lead next. -Jennifer Tham
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Fall Rally RECAP What was the highlight of your Fall Rally experience?
have to be running around Six Flags “Itwithwould Leo Fu taking selfies with every division we could find. In the process, we met a bunch of new people (and Ashley Vee~)! Everyone I met was having a jolly good time which made my day even better. Happiness rubs off on the people around you! -Andrew Fong
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we got to see all the other divisions from “When our region and cheering. My favorite cheer was probably the Dynamite one because I always liked the 'Stomp, Stomp, Clap, Stomp, Stomp, Clap.' -Andrew Yu
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to meet new people, and then you kinda get “ Itogotbond with your division, like do cheering and
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stuff. -Caressa Wong Meeting a lot of new people from Key Clubs all around the area. -Megan Morris
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had a good time with my friends. My group “ Isuddenly began to grow, and I suddenly was hanging out with six people instead of one. It was a great experience. I got closer with these people and was happy because of that. -Crystal Chan
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of the divisions that we faced were incredibly “ All spirited and loud, which lead to nothing but an afternoon of hot and sweaty fun. ” -David Keet
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Fall Rally RECAP
Excited for Fall Rally next year??
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Fall Rally RECAP
Sign up next year and help us win the Spirit Stick! Thank you to everyone who took photos at Fall Rally and submitted or shared them: Alison Tom, Albert Le, Andrew Fong, Leo Fu, Samantha Tai, Alexander Pham, and Kathleen Qin! 14
Past Events|Neon Splash Dash 5k
Top to Bottom: Jacob Bru helps set up fences for the Neon Splash Dash (photo credits Ryan Lai) Johnathan Tai sprays Key Club alumni Timothy Tobias with neon paint (photo credits Nathan Dang)
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Past Events | Moustache Run
Left to Right: Allison Yu works at a cash register; Tiffany Lopez sorts through shirts (photo credits to Caressa Wong)
Capitol Apocalypse 5k Zombie Run experience at Capitol Apocalypse was truly fun and exciting. First and “My foremost, the director and all of the supervisors were very friendly and welcoming. Just watching the runners try to escape the clutches of the gruesome zombies made me want to run in this event next year. Runners had to go through obstacle courses throughout the race, and at some of those obstacle courses were soldiers who were ready to fight the zombies to help runners pass. The event was well-organized and put together by great people. I can't wait to attend the Capital Apocalypse next year. -Caitlin Tran
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Thank you for Reading!
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