The Southpaw | "Caring"

The Official Monthly Newsletter of Division 3S of the TexasOklahoma Key Club District from your Lt. Governor, Graciela Bachu.

The

SOUTHPAW

DECEMBER 31ST, 2020 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 8 "CARING"

Texas-Oklahoma Region: 12, Division: 3s

Going the Distance

The Official Monthly Newsletter of Division 3S of the TexasOklahoma Key Club District from your Lt. Governor, Graciela Bachu.

The

SOUTHPAW

DECEMBER 31ST, 2020 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 8 "CARING"

Going the Distance

Monthly Message Hey Division Three South!

Hope you had a great December!

Highlights of Issue 8 Monthly Message - Page 1

Keeping Up With K-Fam - Page 4

The title of this issue is "Caring." You may be wondering why.

Well, I was thinking about how this month was full of midterms and how it's really easy for us as high schoolers to get "wrapped up" in our own lives. However, the Holiday Season is all about caring for others and giving. I'm thankful that Key Club always seems to give us the opportunity to care about someone or something and give back to the community. I know it's already been a tough six months for most of you, but don't give up! Keep serving, and keep caring. Stay true to our motto: "Caring - Our Way of Life."

2020's been hard for everyone, but we'll be having a fresh start soon. I just wanted to let y'all know that you've done a great job so far, and to take this break to reward yourself.

So, be sure to make time to relax!

International Updates - Page 7

District Updates - Page 9

Quick Forms - Page 12

Divisional Updates - Page 13

Divisional Project - Page 15

Club Tasks - Page 17

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- Graciela

The

ISSUE GUIDE Going the Distance

DECEMBER 31ST, 2020 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 8 "CARING"

General

Keep Recent Additions!

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Keeping Up With K-Fam

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The K-Family

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Quick Forms

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Divisional Project

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Monthly Message + Highlights

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Table of Contents

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Key Club 101

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The K-Family

Moving Updates

Forward Supplemental Information 19

Major Emphasis

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Service PartnersÂ

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Get in Touch

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Keeping Up With K-Fam

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International Updates

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District Updates

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Regional Updates

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Divisional Updates

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Club Tasks

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KEY CLUB 101 Mission Statement

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Core Values

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Leadership: Leadership is grounded in humility and service to others. A true leader listens, recognizes, and empowers.

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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

Pledge

and ethnicities to join in serving and making a positive

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difference in our world.

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In Websites ||||||||| Texas-Oklahoma Key Club: ||||||||| tokeyclub.com ||||||||| Key Club International: ||||||||| keyclub.org

||||||||| build my home, school and ||||||||| community;to serve my nation and ||||||||| world;and combat all forces which ||||||||| tend to undermine these institutions.

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KEEPING UP WITH K-FAM University of Houston Circle K! Did you know that the collegiate version of Key Club is called Circle K International? Did you know there's a club right here at University of Houston? Well there is!

They are very friendly and love to interact with other members of the K-Family, especially Key Club. Last year, they came to speak at our regional training conference, and my home club has had several great experiences with them.

Consider reaching out to see how you can collaborate with them on a service project, social, or any other event. It's a great opportunity for both you and your club!

Contact Them!

Email: uhcirclek@gmail.com Website: uhcirclek.weebly.com Instagram: instagram.com/uhcirclek/ Facebook: facebook.com/UHCKI Twitter: twitter.com/uhcki Youtube Channel: UH Circle K Tik Tok: @uhcirclek 4

THE K-FAMILY

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INTERNATIONAL UPDATES

A Message & Announcements from KCI

Hey 3S! Every month we'll be receiving an email update from Key Club In section because International is trying to get out a lot of resources to help you have any questions about the information presented here. Enjoy! Some Opportunities Photos or Service Projects?

Email keyclubpr@kiwanis.org Play Freerice to Help the UN World Food Programme Global Leadership Certificate Pilot Program Register!

Eliminate Project: Fundraise Resources Virtual Meeting Kits International Trustee Salma Eldeeb's December Newsletter

Reads Message of Gratitude from KCI Meet the Board: Eddie Wei KCI Self-Care Tips Building Your Club During COVID-19

Updates Global Engagement Rally Recordings Survey to Include What You Want in Future Meeting Kits Jan. 8th: Ke y of Honor Deadline

MESSAGE

nternational. I'll post the updates I receive here! Don't just skip over the us be successful during this unprecedented school year. Let me know if e messages are abreviated or have parts cut out to conserve space.

KCI Message Join us at the biggest event of the Key Club year! We’ll celebrate the amazing things Key Club members do with students from all around the world. You’ll also have the opportunity to

Share innovative service project and fundraising ideas.

Listen to amazing speakers.

Learn about service leadership.

Train for your leadership position.

Elect next year’s Key Club International Board.

Discover new charities and organizations Your club can team up with.

Have fun and make memories that last a lifetime.

Sightsee in at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

Check Here for Updates! Check Here for Awards

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DISTRICT UPDATES

Staff, Submissions, and More!

We've got news for December Staff Updates: In My Email Webmaster Awards Update Monthly Submissions on 5th!

Rules: Scores + Feedback Monthly Challenges by 9th!

Staff Office Hours Governor Secretary Treasurer Tech Producer District Updates: Complete Slides 12-14 79

LEDCON Interest Form Mandatory Due December 31st!

Fill It Out Here Function: Basically, It's To Help Figure Out Whether We Should Have an InPerson or Virtual LEDCON in April More Details on What It Is and Why You Should Fill It Out are Posted on T-O's Instagram, Linked Here

Highly Reccomended!

November/December Tex-O-Key

LEDCON Theme Release

Our District Editor, Katelyn Tran, produces a bimonthly newsletter for the entire District. Here's her publication for NovemberDecember, probably her best yet.

You can take a look at it for inspiration for your own newsletters, and it's as informative as it is beautiful.

The District Board releasing recently released the Theme of LEDCON 2021 via Video on the T-O Youtube Channel. It was edited by our amazing Tech Producer Alina Dam and turned out really great!

Read through the updates and make sure to check out the "Master Calendar" page for important dates. Here's the link.

Superb job Katelyn!

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Make sure to check it out! It has a fun surprise during the credits, courtesy of our District Treasurer Raj Patel. Here's the Link!

Nice Job Staff!

REGIONAL UPDATES Top Tips for this Section What is a Region?

A Region is Comprised of Multiple Divisions. Our Region is Comprised of 3C 3W 3E 3N 3S (Us!) 9E 9W

Remember This?

This was the Region 12's 2019 Regional Training Conference Promotional Poster. Towards the beginning of the school year, we'll have one too. Be on the lookout for an announcement!

Our SumBo Regional Meeting Discussion Centered on a Virtual RTC. More Info Soon!

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RTC = Regional Training Conference All Day Event Serves as a Formal Meeting for Different Divisions and Clubs in our Region.

We Train New Officers and Have Tons of Fun in our Forums led by Your Region 12 Lt. Govs.

Learn About Key Club Intl.

More RTC Info Coming

QUICK FORMS

Quick Forms to Fill Out! Hey 3S! I have a couple of quick forms for you to fill out regarding a variety of topics.

Please take the time to do them before January 30th Divisional Project Participation Form Club Visit Form Joint Club/Division LEDCON Transportation DCM Minutes Help Sheet Midterm Check-In Questions Emailed to Those Not at PCM

Information on the Forms Divisional Project Participation One Submission per Club Club Visit Form One Submission per Club To Schedule a Club Visit Divisional LEDCON Transport One Submission per Club To Gauge Opinions on Topic DCM Minutes Help Sheet Secretary Sign-Up Midterm Check-In: Pres. & VP

Fill Them Out Now! They're Short!

DIVISIONAL UPDATES

December PCM Recap We had a good turnout for our First PCM held on Saturday, December 19th. Here are some things for those who couldn't make it!

Meeting Resources: Minutes: Thanks Secretary Alexa for Your Help!

Presentation Recording Presidents! Have officers who were unable to attend go through these resources!

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Club Visit Form

By now, most of your clubs are set up and have started your club functions. I've already talked to most of you about club visits at my last few Meetings, but we've only had three club visits so far.

I highly encourage you to set a club visit date with me before the new year rolls around. I will most likely be doing virtual visits. Look forward to seeing you!

Click Here to Fill out the Form!

January DCM This month, we'll get back to our DCMs, so everyone can participate. I'll send more updates and an RSVP form as we approach the date. Hope to see you there!

Meeting Information: Date: January 16th, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM For: Everyone!

RSVP Form: Click Here!

Joining Info: Will Be Sent In Email & In RSVP Form

Lt. Governor of the Month!

This month, I was named Lt. Governor of the Month for November. I just wanted to take the time to thank you all for your contribution because, in my report, I focused a lot on all of your accomplishments, service projects, and efforts to interact with our division, district, and international members. Thanks for being such a great division y'all. I couldn't have done it without you all!

Couldn't Have Done It w/o Y'all!

DIVISIONAL PROJECT

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CLUB TASKS

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General

Since we've been doing pretty good so far, I've decided to organize this month's club tasks as "keeps."

Keep Up

Keep

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Resolve Any Issues Still On The Table From Previous Month’s Tasks Including But Not Limited To (1) Get Feedback on Monthly Submissions (2) Fill Out Forms.

Keep In The Know 1

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Go Through: December PCM Recap If You Missed It

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Read: Newsletters

Up

Keep Serving 1

Keep Showing Up! 1

Keep Coming to DCMs & PCMs

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Giving Your All!

Participate in Our Divisional Project: Service Doesn’t Stop

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Group One & Group Two

Group Two Clubs Should Focus On Member Retainment, their First Club Meetings, and Plan for Dues.

Group Two

Group Two: For the Month of December 1

Fill Out the Club Visit Form

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Fill Out LEDCON Interest Form (Due Dec. 31st)

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Go Over District & Divisional Updates

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Fill Out the Forms on the Quick Forms Page

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Engage with Other Branches of the K-Family

Group Two: For the Month of December Pay Dues! Between January 1st & February 1st 1

Know How to Access the MUC & Pay Dues

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Collect Dues from Your Members

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Pay Dues Using the MUC & Your Advisor's Help

Group One Clubs Should 1

Set Up Individual Meetings With Me

Group One

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MAJOR EMPHASIS

The Thirst Project 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. Why Water? By providing a community with safe drinking water, disease rates can drop by up to 88% virtually overnight! Child mortality rates can drop up to 90%- overnight!

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SERVICE PARTNERS

Members work together by sponsoring fundraising events and conducting service projects at their local children's hospitals. Contact your local CMN hospital and invite a representative to a club meeting to share ideas and create a partnership.

Since the 1940s, Key Clubs have worked with March of Dimes to make a positive impact in the lives of babies everywhere. Today, Kiwanis members continue that culture of service by supporting the March of Dimes all year long by hosting service projects, raising funds and educating communities about the crisis of preterm birth.

UNICEF is the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children.

Working with other United Nations bodies, governments and nongovernmental organizations, UNICEF helps to provide for children’s needs in more than 150 developing countries through community-based services in primary health care, basic education and safe water and sanitation.

GET IN TOUCH

GRACIELA BACHU

Position: Lieutenant Governor Email: ltg3s@tokeyclub.com JUDY POMORSKI

Position: Regional Advisor Email: region12@tokeyclub.com SHANE MILLER

Position: Regional Advisor Email: region12assistant@tokeyclub.com

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Elkins High School

R e p r e s e n int g

Austin High School

Kempner High School

Clements High School

Hightower High School @tokeyclub3s

Ridge Point High School

John Foster Dulles High School

Thurgood Marshall High School

Harmony School of Innovation (SL)