The Southpaw | "Thankful Again"

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

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SOUTHPAW

NOVEMBER 26TH, 2021 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 "THANKFUL AGAIN"

Going the Distance

Texas-Oklahoma Region: 12, Division: 3S 3s

HAPPY

THANKSGIVING!

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

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SOUTHPAW

NOVEMBER 26TH, 2021 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 "THANKFUL AGAIN"

Going the Distance

Monthly Message Hey Division Three South!

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

The title of this issue is "Thankful Again." You may be wondering why. Well, I was reflecting on all the things that November entails, in terms of school, extracurriculars, athletics, and personal items; there's just so much going on!

Highlights of Issue 8 Monthly Message - Page 1

Accomplishments! - Page 4

International Updates - Page 7

District Updates - Page 9

Governor's Project - Page 12

Divisional Updates - Page 13

Divisional Project - Page 15

Club Tasks - Page 17

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Speaking of school, how was your break? Mine was very much needed as I'm sure is the case for most of you, too. Please remember to take the time to enjoy your work as a Key Club Officer during socials, breaks, and other events with your clubs.

You all are very valuable to the organization, but you have to make sure to take care of yourselves physically, stay motivated, and dedicated to bettering your communities.

In any case, I hope you all enjoyed the break and took some time to reflect on what you're thankful for. Among other things, I was thankful for you all! Your success is what motivates me to stay in this position, even when things are difficult and do my best for Key Club. Thanks again for all you guys do!

Happy thanksgiving!

Graciela

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ISSUE GUIDE Going the Distance

NOVEMBER 26TH, 2021 VOLUME 2, ISSUE 8 "THANKFUL AGAIN"

General

Keep Recent Additions!

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Accomplishments!

5

The K-Family

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Governor's Project

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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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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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ACCOMPLISHMENTS

A Newly Chartered Club & A Top 25 Club!

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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 International Trustee (IT) New IT: Aliya Ali Email: aliya.ali@keyclub.org Instagram: @aaliuaa Trustee Office Hours

New Sistrict: New-TO-Rock-sey Our Sister-Districts New Jersey Texas-Oklahoma Rocky Mountains Instagram: @newtorocksey Issuu Profile for Newsletters: Newtorocksey Sistrict

Key Club International in General Summer Leadership Conference Recap Ongoing Opportunity: Global Leadership Certificate Program Key Club Homecoming Campaign KCI Opportunities Apply to be a Representative Key Club Week!

Erica's Lighthouse Global Engagement Rally

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.

Get all the info here: Key Club International Convention

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DISTRICT UPDATES

Pitch Your Idea to the District Board in the Forum Application!

You can lead a forum at LEDCON with your club or individually Due December 10th at 11:59 PM 9

Staff, Submissions, and More!

Secretary: Subscribe to Updates, Monthly Report, Feedback Form Treasurer: Newsletter YOF Grant: Announcement, Summary, and District Resource Pay Dues & Update MUC: Previous & Updated Presentation Editor: Tex-O-Key, Points, Group Tech Producer/Webmaster: Join Remind & GroupMe Read Newsletter Questions Form Suggestion Form 7

Events & Deadlines Early Dues Deadline Global Engagement Rally Monthly Submissions Due Club Forum Application December DCM Trustee Office Hours Keep monitoring 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 It Out!

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REGIONAL UPDATES

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GOVERNOR'S PROJECT

S ' R O N T R E C V E J O G PRO

Y L S H E T G N O EN M LL A H C

DIVISIONAL UPDATES

November DCM Recap We had a decent turnout for our 7th DCM held on Saturday, November 6th. Here are some things for those who couldn't make it!

Meeting Resources: Attendance + Agenda 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!

December PCM This month, I hope to hear all about how the first half of your term went and make some announcements. Hope to see you there!

Meeting Information: Date: December 18th, 2021 Time: 4:00 PM For: Presidents RSVP Form: Click Here!

Joining Info: 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 Page 3-4 in my November DCM Agenda.

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

Check Out the Agenda!

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: November 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 and Electing + Preparing 2021-2022 Officers.

Group Two

Group Two: For the Month of December 1

Go Over District & Divisional Updates

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Pay Dues If You Haven't Yet

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Serve as much as you can this fall!

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Showcase service in Monthly Submissions!

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

Train Officers: Resources, LEDCON Forums, and RTC!

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Complete COCI (Club Advisors, Emails that Bounce, etc.)

3

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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