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GARLAND HIGH SCHOOL
TABLE OF CONTEN TS 3- message from the president
4- monthly recap
6- upcoming events
8- key club info 10- articles
12- major emphasis
15- contact info
16- district officers
17- club officers
a message from the president
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Hey Key Clubbers! November is ending, and I'd like to say that while things did not go as plan, we were still able to have fun and make up for what was lost. "What was lost" being the preplanned events getting canceled due to the pandemic. The few events that we had this month were relatively successful! Some of the things we've accomplished so far is deciding on next year's t-shirts. We're skipping this year to establish some sort of schedule for the following years- that way members can wear their shirts from the beginning of the year to the end! Garland High School's Key Club was also able to host our first social- towards the end of our Thanksgiving Break. Members were able to enforce a bond with one another by playing games like Among Us and streaming a movie together. Even with the ups and downs, it looks like everything is still moving along on the right track. In the first couple weeks of December, we are having a a couple service opportunities at the Arboretum, so I think it'll be interesting. Looking forward to December with the Key Clubbers! Thank you for a great semester of the new school year, Yours in Service,
Christine Nguyen
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riddle of the month What can you hold in your left hand but not in your right? your right elbow
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VENTS: NOV GENERAL MEETINGS Join us at 3:15 after school to learn about upcoming events and Key Club!
BOARD MEETINGS All officers must attend the two board meetings every month.
UPCOMING VOLUNTEERING EVENTS 12/5: Breakfast with Santa, Lunch with Santa, and Christmas Village Shopkeepers at the Dallas Arboretum- Volunteer at the Arboretum to help with the above events as a part of their holiday series! 12/12: Christmas Village Shopkeeper Volunteer at the Arboretum as a part of their Christmas Village!
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All meetings will occur online. Calendars only include events planned at the start of the month and are subject to change. Events can be added or canceled.
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Mission Statement Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
We Are Global Key Club is a growing organization with global reach. With 1000s of clubs in more than 38 countries, the impact of Key Club members can be felt all over the world.
We Learn Through Action High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels.
Core Values - Leadership » Leadership is grounded in humility and service to others. A true leader listens, recognizes, and empowers. - Character building » Character is built by everyday acts of kindness, integrity and teamwork to grow stronger relationships and communities. - Caring » Compassion for others is a cornerstone of the Key Club experience, inspiring action and service to one’s community. - Inclusiveness » We welcome people of all backgrounds and ethnicities to join in serving and making a positive difference in our world
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foster care donation drive 10= 1 hour - canned fruit/vegetables - water bottles - toilet paper 5= 1 hour - paper towels limitations - maximum of 5 hours through this service opportunity drop off - drop them off at Mrs.Shaeffer's cheer
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between the library and the courtyard) when to drop off donations - monday, december 7 (3:15-4:00 pm) - monday, december 14 (3:15-4:00 pm) extra instructions - make sure to take a picture with your donation so you an fill out the form
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On Halloween, I had attended a trash pickup volunteer opportunity. It was a slightly rare occasion, as I don't always have time to go to volunteering events. They are often far away from my house and are usually on my busy Saturdays. However, this time, I saw that the event took place nearby, so I took the opportunity immediately. Not surprisingly, Halloween was canceled this year due to the pandemic, so I also saw it as a chance to "celebrate" it with people outside of my family. I am glad that there were many locations for this event; it made it much more accessible for me. When I arrived in the area, I was happy to see that some of my friends were there. Since I am in remote learning, it is difficult for me to reach out and talk to people, especially if I don't have any classes with them.
During the event, our group of about twenty had split up into two groups to pick up trash from different trails. My friends and I stuck together and shared the trash bag and trash pickup stick. Although it is strange to say, it was fun to spot and pick up trash with them. Since we were the only freshmen, we stuck together, which helped strengthen our bonds. That is challenging to do at home when quarantining, so I am thankful for any of these occasions. Additionally, I think that we were able to show leadership when taking the initiative to separate from the group to pick up a piece of trash that was somewhat far away. I believe we got more confident as the two hours of volunteering passed and felt less alienated from the group of upperclassmen. I think it is nice that we were able to help the community while simultaneously building friendships and character. Although what we did was minuscule when comparing it to the entire world, I think the important thing was that we were doing something to add to everyone else's small feats. Thanks to Key Club, I was able to help add some good into the world while improving myself.
By Minori Kikuchi, Member
SERVICE AND ME
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MY DAY AS AN ELF By Kevin Lam, Treasurer One of the most memorable service projects that I took part in was last year's Pancakes With Santa. Pancakes with Santa was an event where children could get free books and breakfast at the local fire station while also being able to take a picture with Santa himself. After eating a wonderful sausage and egg meal, I then passed out different books to children with other members. In addition, we had a station where we made little snowmen out of old cardboard which was fun and creative. Pancakes with Santa was fun as I was able to interact with children and families of all backgrounds. Seeing the joy on the kids' faces when they got a free book made me feel happy as well since all books do is give me anxiety nowadays. As the event progressed, I came to the realization that to an extent, children can be more grateful than teens and adults making them way cooler than us. After handing out books, my best friend Katelyn Trân and I decided to take a fresh picture with Mr. Santa Clause. To be honest this is the only time I consciously volunteered to take a picture with the man. Working with children is always a wonderful experience along with meeting their families and getting to know them and their stories. From this experience I’ve improved my skills with working with others and being more social and comfortable with strangers as well as making cool little snowmen out of cardboard.
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MAJOR By joining March for Babies Step Up! you are helping moms and babies across the country, during a time when it’s needed most. Thanks to you we are adding new programs and resources to help families during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. More than 10 million kids enter a children’s hospital like Children's Health across North America every year. To provide the best care for kids, children’s hospitals rely on donations and community support, as Medicaid and insurance programs do not fully cover the cost of care.
Kiwanis International and UNICEF have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus—a deadly disease that steals the lives of nearly 31,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year.
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The Thirst Project is a nonprofit organization that works with the support of young people to END the global water crisis by building freshwater wells in developing communities that need safe, clean drinking water.
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What we have done for ourselves will fade, but what we have done for others and the world remains immortal. - Albert Pike
CONTACT US
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@garlandkeyclub
garlandhskeyclub@gmail.com
text @garlandkey to 81010
garlandhskeyclub.com
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'20-'21 district officers
DISTRICT GOVERNOR KAREENA
PATEL
governor@tokeyclub.com
DISTRICT EDITOR KAITLIN
TRAN
editor@tokeyclub.com
DISTRICT TREASURER RAJ
PATEL
treasurer@tokeyclub.com
TECH PRODUCER ALINA
DAM
techproducer@tokeyclub.com
DISTRICT SECRETARY VIVIAN
THAI
secretary@tokeyclub.com
CONVENTION LIAISON KAITLYN
ROEHR
cl@tokeyclub.com
REGION 8 ADVISOR DENNIS
HOGAN
region8@tokeyclub.com
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'20-'21 club officers
PRESIDENT CHRISTINE
NGUYEN
nguyechr010@students.garlandisd.net
VICE PRESIDENT YI
WONG
wongyi000@students.garlandisd.net
SECRETARY DYLAN
DAM
damdyl000@students.garlandisd.net
WEBMASTER JAKE
WENDLING
wendljak000@students.garlandisd.net
EDITOR AKSHAYA
CHANDRA
akshayachandra10@gmail.com
CLUB ADVISOR MORGAN
SHAEFFER
mshaeffer@garlandisd.net
TREASURER KEVIN
SECRETARY TONY
lamkev000@students.garlandisd.net
LE
leton000@students.garlandisd.net
DIVISION 2S LTG TISHA
GAUTAM
tishagautamkci@gmail.com
LAM
Caring: Our Way of Life