The Southpaw | "Summer Sun"

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

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SOUTHPAW JUNE 30TH, 2020 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 "SUMMER SUN"

Going the Distance

Texas-Oklahoma Region: 12, Division: 3s

Summer Sun

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

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SOUTHPAW

JUNE 30TH, 2020 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 "MAY FLOWERS"

Going the Distance

Monthly Message Hey Division Three South!

Hope you had a great June. I know I did!

The title of this issue is "Summer Sun." You may be wondering why. Well, I love summer. I love the heat. I love the beach. Most of all, I love the Sun.

Highlights of Issue 2 Monthly Message - Page 1

Keeping Up With Kiwanis - Page 3

With the so many event cancellations,the virus flaring back up, and all the uncertainty floating around, it can be hard for some people to feel like anything in their lives is certain.

I started thinking about that though. I came to the conclusion that, ultimately, nothing lasts forever (even our solar system will eventually be swallowed by the sun).

However, there are some things that are constant in our lives: family, good friends, and doing the right thing. Among these, are the sun. Eventually, it too will die, but, for now, it's there every morning we wake up.

International Updates - Pages 6

District Updates - Page 7

Look Out For - Page 10

Divisional Updates - Page 11

This sort of thinking actually inspired our Divisional Project: Service doesn't stop. That being said, go ahead and enjoy the issue.

Congratulations on being elected to your office! I know, together, we will do great things. :)

Happy Summer,

Divisional Project - Page 13

- Ella Club Tasks - Page 15

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ISSUE GUIDE Going the Distance

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO NAVIGATE THIS ISSUE

General

Summer

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Monthly Message + Highlights

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Table of Contents

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The K-Family

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Key Club 101

New Additions!

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Keeping Up With Kiwanis

4

The K-Family

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Look Out For

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Divisional Project

Sun Updates

And Supplemental Information 17

Major Emphasis

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Service PartnersÂ

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Get in Touch

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Keeping Up With Kiwanis

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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

Fun!

KEEPING UP WITH KIWANIS District-Wide Kiwanis Coloring Book Project The TX-OK District Kiwanis is working on a new idea for marketing Kiwanis and they need your help. They are producing 6 coloring books for Kiwanis Clubs to give to young children. These will be produced in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

You come in because they would like Key Club members to draw the pictures to be colored. Â Here are the parameters: Simple pictures of Kiwanis projects (folder linked below) Choose a project and illustrate it with a pen/pencil drawing Coloring Books are aimed at children up to Grade 3.

Persons submitting "chosen" drawings will receive $10 Visa Gift Card Email PDF file of drawing to aaevents@tokeyclub.com PDF title should contain project name

Helpful Links

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Click Here for The Resources Folder!

THE K-FAMILY

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KEY CLUB 101 Mission Statement

Key

||||||||| Key Club is an international, ||||||||| student-led organization that ||||||||| provides its members with ||||||||| opportunities to provide service, ||||||||| build character and develop

Core Values

||||||||| leadership.

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

Club

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

||||||||| I pledge, on my honor,to uphold the

difference in our world.

||||||||| Objects of Key Club International;to

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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INTERNATIONAL UPDATES

Message from the International Council: During these uncertain times, we have been inspired by the continued servant leadership from our members around the world. Key Club members have found innovative ways to live up to our core values, providing not only inspirational ideas but a greater sense of collective engagement.

While we can’t be together in person this year for convention, Key Club International is excited to connect members from around the world for our first-ever Summer Leadership Conference. This virtual event will take place beginning Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3. This FREE event is open to all Key Club members and will feature speakers, workshops and a unifying fellowship experience. We will also spotlight leaders throughout our organization with a virtual recognition session. In conjunction with the conference, members of the International Council (2019-20 Key Club International Board and 202021 governors) will select leaders for the upcoming service year.

Visit the Pages Below to Learn More: Key Club International (KCI) Summer Leadership Conference Page KCI Summer Leadership Conference Workshop Blocks Page International Council Candidate Bio PDF

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DISTRICT UPDATES

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Summer Board Meeting

The Summer Board Meeting is usually one of the few face-to-face meetings the district board has throughout the year. However, due to the pandemic outbreak this year, it will be conducted via zoom.

At the event, the district board will commence with convention planning. This year, the meeting is also where we will have our District Staff Elections.

Summary: Who: The Rest of The District Board and I Will Be In Attendance What: Zoom Meeting for Convention Planning, Committee Chair Presentations, and District Staff Elections When: July 24th-26th Why Is This Relevant to Clubs?

Firstly, you will know your complete District Staff after this meeting.

Secondly, the dates conflict with our "Last Saturday of the Month" DCM date plan. I'll update y'all on the DCM changes soon.

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District Board Statement As a diverse district of over 15,000 members strong, we are empathetic to the injustices that the African-American community faces.

The TX-OK District Board of Key Club International stands in solidarity with those who promote equality.

We have and always will continue to fight for those who face oppression.

We pride ourselves on the core value of inclusiveness and, in standing with you, we strive to “combat all forces which tend to undermine this institution”.

We are taking action to show our support of this movement, and we encourage you to join us in sustaining this movement past social media.

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear.”

– Martin Luther King, Junior

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BLACK LIVES MATTER

District Board Message Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all reporting will be cancelled until August! The next report will be due on September 5th to secretary@tokeyclub.com (cc my email too).

This also holds for Editors and Newsletters. Send these to editor@tokeyclub.com and cc my email ltg3s@tokeyclub.com

Good Call T-O Board!

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!

As we get closer to that day, I'll try to send out a form for theme requests and ideas.

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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

LOOK OUT FOR

Website Club Info Form At my DCM, I showed the attendees a part of the divisional website that hasn't been completed yet. You can view that section is called, "Get to Know The Clubs in Our Division."

In essence, the section would serve as a hub for inter-club collaboration. The section will have one email/contact for each club and a picture.

Top Tips for this Section My hope is that, this way, club officers will be able to contact each other for any cooperative service projects they may want to work on.

I'll be sending out a google form to collect this information some time soon. I'll aim to update the site with this information by the end of the month as well.

Look Out for An Email

DIVISIONAL UPDATES

June DCM Recap We had a great turnout for our Second DCM held on Saturday, June 27th. Here are some things for those who couldn't make it!

Meeting Resources: Minutes Presentation Recording Presidents! Have officers who were unable to attend go through these resources!

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Poll Results

President's Task Poll Results President's Tasks Will Now Be Sent Out in a President Specific Email.

DCM Poll Results DCMs will be held on the last Saturday of each month, unless there are conflicting events.

Expect More Polls in the Future.

Fill them out! This is your division too!

Polls Sent Out Via Email

Division 3S Group Chat!

This month, I've created a group chat to allow a greater ease of communication in our division.

Presidents! Have ALL club officers join the group chat by July 11th.

View Joining Instructions: Click Here Two Ways to Join: Text @kcd3s to 81010 Or Click Here

Website Launch!

I also created a Division 3S Website. It's got tons great information on there for all club officers. So, please, go check it out!

Please Note: The site is still under construction, but there is a lot of information you can use right now.

Site Link: Division 3S Website

Website Will Be Updated Soon!

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 In Contact

Keep

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Read Emails: “Bachu’s Friendly Briefing”

2

Join Group Chat: Remind 101 (All Officers By July 11th)

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Follow Divisional Instagram: @tokeyclub3s

Keep In The Know 1

Go Through: May DCM Resources

2

Read: Newsletters

3

Explore: Division 3S Website

Up

It

Keep Serving 1

Participate in Our Divisional Project: Service Doesn’t Stop

Keep Showing Up! 1

Keep Coming to DCMs & PCMs

2

Appoint LTG Representatives/Reps (By July 11th)

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Group One & Group Two

Group Two Clubs Should Focus On Officer Training Using The Resources Linked Below. Be Mindful of Deadlines.

Group Two

New Group Two Clubs Should Go Through 1

May DCM Resources

2

Email Archive

3

May Newsletter

4

Website

Group Two Clubs Should Make Sure 1

Secretaries: Know How to Do Monthly Reports

2

Treasurers: Know How to Pay Dues and Register Members

3

Editors: Have Made Newsletter Templates

4

Webmasters: Have Updated Sites or Started to Create One

Group One Clubs Should 1

Elect Their New Board By July 11th

2

Send Me Their COCI By July 18th

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

Division 3S Lt. Gov Graciela Bachu ltg3s@tokeyclub.com T-O Interim Governor Kaitlyn Roehr governor@tokeyclub.com T-O District Secretary Vivian Thai secretary@tokeyclub.com

Raj Patel 19

T-O District Treasurer treasurer@tokeyclub.com

T-O District Editor editor@tokeyclub.com T-O Convention Liason cl@tokeyclub.com T-O Tech Producer techassistant@tokeyclub.com

Judy Pomorski Shane Miller

Regional Advisor region12@tokeyclub.com Regional Advisor miller.shane.a@gmail.com 20

Elkins High School

R e p r e s e n int g

Lamar 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)