The Southpaw | "May Flowers"

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

The

SOUTHPAW

MAY 25TH, 2021 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 "MAY FLOWERS"

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

MAY 25TH, 2021 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 "MAY FLOWERS"

Going the Distance

Monthly Message Hey Division Three South!

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

The title of this issue is "May Flowers." You may be wondering why. Well, I was thinking about how this month is the last of the school year. We've been working hard all year, and this month we all, hopefully, have seen the fruits of our labor with AP Exams and Finals.

Highlights of Issue 2 Monthly Message - Page 1

Keeping Up With K-Fam - Page 4

International Updates - Page 7

District Updates - Page 9

COCI Reminder - Page 12

Divisional Updates - Page 13

Divisional Project - Page 15

Club Tasks - Page 17

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With May down we've also got summer to look forward to! I'm super psyched for the in-person Summer Board Meeting the district board will have at Dallas in July.

What are your plans for summer? Also, think about summer plans for your club. Summer service is great and helps member retention. In addition, you should try to continue reporting and submitting newsletters throughout the summer.

In any case, I hope you all enjoy the upcoming summer as a break from all the crazy we faced in 2021 and the amazing work that you all have done with your clubs this year.

Thanks again for everything!

The

ISSUE GUIDE Going the Distance

MAY 25TH, 2021 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 2 "MAY FLOWERS"

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

||||||||| 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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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 Supercharge Service Videos DCM Presentation Slides 9 & 10 Spring Resources Resources Hub Service Directory

Reads Summer Leadership Conference 96 Years of Service Mental Health Awareness Tips for Underclassmen Proudest Key Club Moment Updates Global Engagement Rally Recordings Survey to Include What You Want in Future Meeting Kits Continuity Survey

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 from 7/8-7/10 instead.

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 Get ideas for your club Become more informed in your Key Club Journey

Register by 6/25 & Learn More on the KCI Site

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DISTRICT UPDATES

Staff, Submissions, and More!

We've got news for May! Monthly Submissions on 5th!

Rules: Scores + Feedback Sec Report Modified District Updates: Complete Remind Groups Sec: @20212022to to 81010 Editor: GroupMe Link New District Staff Elected Governor: Lillian Thai Secretary: Ginna G. G. Treasurer: Mikayla Hsieh Editor: Anushka Ranjan Convention Liaison: Val H. Tech Producer: Noah O. 79

Events & Deadlines Monthly Submissions Due Trustee Office Hours June DCM There isn't much planned for June yet, but that can change.

Monitor our monthly calendars for updates.

Click on the link here to see our Monthly Calendar. You can click on the tabs at the bottom for different months.

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 2021 LEDCON 2021 was last weekend. Our new district staff were elected and the convention was livestreamed for members. You can view the general sessions on our YouTube Channel. The Forum Recordings should be uploaded there soon, too.

It was really great overall.

Kudos to the 2020-2021 District Board!

Great Job 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!

RTC should be happening in the fall and may be able to occur in-person!

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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

COCI REMINDER

What is a COCI? COCI stands for Club Officer Contact Information. It should be a list of all the officers on your new board and their.

Name Position Email Phone Number Email this information, in whatever format works best for you, to ltg3s@tokeyclub.com; Please do this before you stop acting in your position as a Key Club Officer for the year. Thanks again for all the great work you've done throughout the year!

DIVISIONAL UPDATES

May DCM Recap We had a good turnout for our 1st/2nd DCM held on Saturday, May 28th. Here are some things for those who couldn't make it!

Meeting Resources: Attendance + Agenda Presentation Recordings

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

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Club Visit Form Since it's a new term, I need to visit each of your clubs again!

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!

June DCM This month, I hope to meet a lot of new officers at our DCM! Many club officers end term in May and start their new officers up in June. Hope to see you there!

Meeting Information: Date: June 26th, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM For: Everyone!

RSVP Form: Click Here!

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

Complete Divisional Updates There are a couple of more updates that I mentioned at my DCM. Check out all my Divisional Updates on Slides 12-13 in my "April DCM | Presentation" Google Slides.

Let me know if you need me to explain anything that you weren't present for.

Check Out the Presentation!

DIVISIONAL PROJECT

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CLUB TASKS

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: May 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

3S!

Group One & Group Two Group Two Clubs Should Focus On Staying Informed and Electing + Preparing 2021-2022 Officers.

Group Two

Group Two: For the Month of June 1

Go Over District & Divisional Updates!

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Share LEDCON Forums with New Officers

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When the Forum Recordings are Released Pay Dues If You Haven't Yet

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

Train Officers: Resources Here! Also LEDCON Forums

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

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Have Them Join the Remind Groups in District Updates

Resource for Virtual Elections 1

Guide to Getting Started in 2020-21

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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