The Southpaw | "Spring Forward"

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

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SOUTHPAW

MARCH 25TH, 2021 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 11 "SPRING FORWARD"

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

MARCH 25TH, 2021 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 11 "SPRING FORWARD"

Going the Distance

Monthly Message Hey Division Three South!

Hope you had a magnificent March. I know I did!

The title of this issue is "Spring Forward." You may be wondering why. Well, I was thinking about how this month was the third of 2021. We're already a quarter of the way through the year! I can't believe it.

In a few months, my junior year will be over, and, in less than a month, my first term as Lt. Governor will be over. Everything just seems to be happening so fast!

Highlights of Issue 11 Monthly Message - Page 1

Keeping Up With K-Fam - Page 4

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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Whenever I feel like that, I find myself resisting change.

However, this is obviously not the best approach since change is natural and healthy. So, in honor of the Spring, I'm encouraging everyone (including myself) to embrace the changes of the season. For our club officers, I know many of you are in the process of electing and training your 2021-2022 officer teams, which is very bittersweet. Just remember to enjoy it and leap into the next stage with a positive attitude!

Embrace the uncertainty and endless possibilities. Things always work out in the end!

Let's finish strong!

Graciela

The

ISSUE GUIDE Going the Distance

MARCH 25TH, 2021 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 11 "SPRING FORWARD"

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 Partners

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

Core Values

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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.

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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 Circle K: Key Club for College Students Did you know that Key Club exists at a collegiate level? Well, it does! It's called Circle K International. Talk to graduating seniors about the club, and encourage them to join or start a club at their intended university. If they're not going to college, they can still join a Kiwanis Club!

Circle K International Website: Linked Here Contact Them: Contact Page Social Media: Scroll to the Site Footer Texas-Oklahoma District of Circle K International Website: Linked Here Contact Them: Contact Page Social Media: Scroll to the Site Footer University of Houston Circle K Website: Linked Here Contact Them: Contact Page Social Media: On the Contact Page 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 NEW Virtual Meeting Kits International Trustee Salma Eldeeb's March Newsletter Supercharge Service Videos DCM Presentation Slides 10-11 Spring Resources

Reads Summer Leadership Conference Meet the Board: Glory Kalu, New Jersey District The Importance of Key Club Updates Global Engagement Rally Recordings Survey to Include What You Want in Future Meeting Kits Continuity Survey Resources Hub Service Directory

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 Key Club's International Convention in Florida has been Canceled. They'll host a Virtual Summer Leadership Conference instead, like in 2020. You’ll still 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.

Read More on KCI's Website Announcement

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DISTRICT UPDATES

Staff, Submissions, and More!

We've got news for April!

International Trustee Salma Eldeeb's Office Hours are going to be canceled for the next month due to DCONs Monthly Submissions on 5th!

Rules: Scores + Feedback Monthly Challenges by 5th!

Governor's Project District Project Staff Office Hours On Monthly Calendars District Updates: Complete See DCM Presentation 79

Events & Deadlines LEDCON Contest Applications Due Monthly Submissions Due Monthly Challenges Due LEDCON Registration Ends LEDCON! End of Term Scholarship & Staff Results Staff Office Hours More Details on the Deadlines & Links for all of these District Events can be found on our Monthly Calendar.

Check Them Out!

Canva Masterclass: Recording Want to learn more about designing promotional content for your club?

The Canva Masterclass will definitely see you learn something, no matter your level of experience with Canva. I learned some new things that I used in this newsletter too!

Check out the recording of the training here. It's a great resource for newly-elected 7officers as well!

LEDCON 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! Here's the Link!

LEDCON is virtual this year and Registration is now open!

It'll close on April 15th. Visit this page for more details.

Register for LEDCON!

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 submit them before March 21st!

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

March DCM Recap We had a good turnout for our 10th DCM held on Saturday, March 27th. Here are some things for those who couldn't make it!

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

Presentation Recordings in Recap Folder As a reminder, all DCM Recaps can be found in this shared folder in Divisional Resources.

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Club Visit Form At this time, I've visited all five of our active clubs.

If you'd like to see me come to your club for an additional visit (to speak about Key Club International, take part in an event, etc.) fill out the form again, and I'll get back to you.

I'd be happy to attend and love seeing the great things you all manage do even with the difficulties of this year!

Click Here to Fill out the Form!

April DCM This month, I hope to see more of y'all at our DCM! We're nearing the end of our terms and only have three more left.

Hope to see you there!

Meeting Information: Date: April 18th, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM For: Everyone!

RSVP Form: Click Here!

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

Outstanding Lt. Governor?

I'm applying for the Robert F. Lucas Outstanding Lt. Governor Award. The application is due on April 7th.

In the following weeks, I'll contact club Presidents about (virtually) signing a communication log as proof of my communication with clubs.

Results should be announced around LEDCON.

Lookout for an Email!

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: March DCM 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 Staying Informed, Virtual LEDCON, and Electing + Preparing 2021-2022 Officers.

Group Two

Group Two: For the Month of April 1

Go Over District & Divisional Updates!

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Fill Out the Forms on the Quick Forms Page

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Attend Virtual LEDCON (It's Free & Fun!)

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Expect an Email on Contact Log E-Signatures

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Pay Dues If You Haven't Yet

Group Two: For the Month of April Prepare Your 2021-2022 Elected Officers 1

Hold Elections: Virtually or In-Person Depending on Rules

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Train Officers: Resources Here! Also LEDCON Forums

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Email Me Their COCI: Name, Position, Phone #, and Email

Resource for Virtual Elections 1

Guide to Getting Started in 2020

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)