Region 9 | Division 32 Texas-Oklahoma District
December Newsletter
October 2023-vol1-issue 8 LTG: Ian Kowalczyk
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INTRODUCTION 2 3 4
Table of Contents Key Club Pledge Letter from the LTG
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IMPORTANT INFO 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Updates and Reminders What is the YOF? (Flyer #1) YOF (Flyer #2) Dues Fund Raising Guides Events Governor’s Project Governor’s Project Monthly Challenges District Project District Project Monthly Challenges District Documents and Amendments Parliamentary Procedure
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FRIENDS OF THE KEY CLUB Service Partners and Preferred Charities K-Family
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CONTACTS District Staff Additional Contacts
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Key Club Pledge I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to 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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r o F m r e t t he t e L Hello everyone!
I hope you have all had a wonderful Holiday Season with your friends and family! Get ready for LEDCON! It will be right around the corner before you realize it! Be sure to stay warm during these cold months. I wish everyone a marvelous year of service with this coming year! Yours in Friendship and Service, Ian Kowalczyk
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Updates & Reminders Review DCM presentation for club information
Begin promoting LEDCON to Club Members Editor and Secretary Newsletters due 5th of each month
IMPORTANT LEDCON Call to Convention 2024 During this Key Club term in the TexasOklahoma District, we’d like to present Shining In Service! Below is a qr code to the flyer!
Push out the Governor’s/District Project to your clubs
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FUNDRAISING GUIDES Club Fundraising Guide 1
Club Fundraising Guide 2 Fundraising Guide Key Club International • 2019-20 District Treasurer Katherine Chao
Thank you for reading! Need more ideas? Reach out to treasurer@tokeyclub.com
Reach with Ria Update #1
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Events 01
December DCM I will be hosting my DCM to update officers on current events. If you are unable to attend, the meeting information will be emailed after the meeting has concluded. Date/Time: December 27th, 2023 Meeting ID: 271 810 0396 | Passcode: 2CBFWv
02 Presidents Calls I will be having monthly president calls. These will take place over the phone; I will send out times for presidents to choose from to communicate over phone call.
03 DEC The Divisional Election Conference is coming soon! The DEC is the election where the LTG for the respective division is elected. I will be holding it in December, and I will forward more details as we approach. Current Details: It will be held on December 29th at 5:30PM I will be a candidate, meaning Sebastian will be the presiding officer during the meeting The meeting will be held virtually, so I will be sending out an invite, so check your emails I will give directions on how the meetin gwill be run during our December DEC Don’t forget to remind candidates to have their Candidacy forms ready during the election!
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GOVERNOR'S PROJECT 2023-2024
Uplift through Education WHAT IS IT? Uplift through Education strives to build the servant leaders of our District to give back to individuals in underprivileged communities through a multitude of community-driven events that focus on the empowerment and importance of education, research, and financial literacy. This project is intended to highlight that our district, as one, is unified as a team to help people from around the world who do not have access to resources and lesson plans to utilize in schools, universities, and beyond. As we rise together, we can uplift the many students, peers, and adults around us. It starts with education - through increasing the culture, teachings, and knowledge - from one person to another.
PURPOSE According to a report studied by the United Nations, over 35% of children and adolescents around the world do not have access to educational resources. Compounding these inequities has created a digital divide which continues to grow, and individuals can face considerable barriers in the future without equal access - over two thirds of the percentage studied faces inaccessible technology usage within their home as well. The importance of uplifting others through education is to provide them with the opportunity to gain experiences and carry on the knowledge they obtain for their future endeavors. Many individuals around the world do not have access to different school-based resources because of differing circumstances.
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Monthly Challenges GOVERNOR'S PROJECT 2023-2024 Career Counseling Sessions: Offer career guidance and mentorship to students and young adults. This can include resume building and careerdevelopment information
Educational Toy Drive: Gather educational toys and games for children in lowincome neighborhoods
School Supply Drive: Host a school supply drive and donate the items to a nonprofit organization, community center, or school
Book Collection: Donate books to local libraries
Mentorship Circles: Form mentorship circles where individuals can support and learn from each other
Career Awareness Days: Hold career awareness events and invite professionals from various fields to participate in panels and share their experiences
STEM Program: Organize a STEM-themed program or competition that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. This program can include hands-on activities, experiments, and projects to make learning fun and engaging for students.
Informational Articles: Create informative articles regarding career professions, schoolcourse materials, and educational resources
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Free Tutoring Sessions: Organize tutoring sessions for students in underprivileged communities to provide academic support or work with our Key Club International Service Partner, Schoolhouse
Financial Literacy Workshops: Conduct workshops on budgeting, saving, and managing personal finances for middle and high school students
Art and Creativity Sessions: Arrange art and creativity sessions to foster self-expression and imagination
Digital Literacy Training: Provide classes on basic computer skills and internet usage
Teacher Appreciation Gifts: Create a teacher appreciation basket for teachers in school
Multilingual Education Programs: Develop language programs that cater to diverse linguistic backgrounds in the community
Technology Donation Drive: Collect and donate computers, tablets, and other technology to schools in need
Public Speaking Support: Conduct lessons on public speaking and communication skills to help students build confidence and articulate their ideas effectively.
DISTRICT PROJECT 2023-2024
Nourishing Futures WHAT IS IT? Nourishing Futures is a project with a global mission to empower underdeveloped communities by providing essential resources such as food and water. The primary goal is to foster positive change and nourish the well-being of these communities worldwide.
PURPOSE Recognizing that these communities often face significant challenges due to economic, social, and environmental factors, Nourishing Futures aims to bridge this gap and support individuals around the world. By delivering sustainable solutions and fostering local empowerment, the project seeks to create a ripple effect of positive change, enabling communities to thrive in the long term. Furthermore, Nourishing Futures aims to serve as a catalyst for broader development efforts in these communities. Improved access to food and water lays the foundation for better health, education, and economic opportunities. By working alongside UNICEF and Thirst Project, Nourishing Futures aims to support individuals around the world with the ability to obtain clean health and water based resources.
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Monthly Challenges DISTRICT PROJECT 2023-2024
Clean-Up Campaigns: Organize community clean-up events to improve hygiene and sanitation.
Food and Water Drives: Organize local food and water drives to collect non-perishable food items and bottled water.
Nutrition and Hydration Awareness Booths: Set up informational booths at community events or gatherings to provide education on nutrition and hydration.
Mobile Health Clinics: Set up mobile health clinics to reach remote communities and provide medical care and treatment packages.
Water and Food Security Mapping: Work with communities to map out water and food resources, identifying areas for improvement.
Community Health Education Videos: Create and distribute educational videos on health, sanitation, and nutrition.
Informational Website/Blog: Create an educational article or website update relating to resources available to support underdeveloped communities with access to basic necessities.
School Lunch Support: Collaborate with schools to support their lunch programs by donating funds or providing healthy food items for students.
Community Garden Planting: Assist in establishing community gardens in underdeveloped areas to grow fresh produce locally.
Nutrition and Hydration Posters: Design and distribute posters with simple nutrition tips and hydration reminders.
Nutrition and Hydration Education: Conduct educational sessions on the importance of proper nutrition and hydration.
Hygiene Kits: Assemble hygiene kits containing essential items such as soap, toothpaste, and sanitary products for distribution.
Meal Packaging Events: Collaborate with local organizations and/or food pantries that organize meal packaging events to prepare nutritious meals that can be sent to communities in need.
Water Bottle Refilling Stations: Set up water bottle refilling stations in public spaces, with approval, to encourage the use of reusable bottles and reduce single-use plastic waste.
Community-Based Food Banks: Establish small-scale food banks within the community to facilitate easy access to food resources.
Seed and Plant Swap: Host a seed and plant swap event where community members can exchange seeds and seedlings to start their own gardens, promoting food self-sufficiency.
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REC Committee
District Documents and Amendments Where Can I find Documents? Go to https://tokeyclub.com /district-bylaws-andcodes or scan the QR code below:
T-O District Bylaws
What are the District Documents? These documents consist of District Bylaws then Code of Elections and House of Delegates. Bylaws coordinate the duties of officers, board staff, and clubs Code of Elections and House of Delegates gives the structure for electing LTG's and District Staff; it also covers the procedure and rules for House of Delegates.
How are Documents amended? Step 1: REC Committee proposes the amendments Step 2: District Board approves the proposed amendments at board meetings (EX: SUMBO) Step 3: House of Delegates votes on amendments
Code of Elections and HOD
Amendment Form The REC Committee has implemented a new amendment form for members in the District to amend documents. Suggestions will grant clubs points for the top 25 clubs!
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE Simple Procedure Get recognized by the chair State your name and position Address the chair ("Mister/Madame Governor") State your motion: "I move to" Get a second to your motion Start discussion (Person who made the motion will speak first) Vote
Interruptions & Amendments I move to amend (original motion) to (amend motion) Point of Order: point out someone who isn't following parliamentary procedure Point of Information: ask for info
Parli Pro Example: 1.Ian: Raises hand 2. Nidhi: Recognizes Ian to speak 3. Ian: "Ian Kowalczyk, LTG of Division 32 4. Ian: "Madame Governor" 5. Ian: "I move to recess for 10 minutes." 6. Nidhi: "Do I have a second?" 7. Likith: Raises hand 8. Nidhi: "Likith Kancharlapalli seconds the motion." 9. Discussion 8. Vote
Point of Personal Privilege: ask for personal privilege
Bylaws
Parli Pro Guide
Go to https://tokeyclub.com/districtbylaws-and-codes or scan the QR code to the right:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JckDVn _l1ogTyk7olPRjyvaaeMKyIfgkgv_X55nPbM/edit#slide=id.ge207fd22f2_0_51
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Service Service Partners Partners & & Preferred Preferred Charities Charities
Erika's Lighthouse is a non-profit organization that advocates for good mental health, especially for teenagers. The organization also provides resources to kickstart conversations around mental health.
Schoolhouse was established by Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy. It is an organization that provides free online tutoring to students across the world. Become a tutor or student ambassador today to help out!
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K-Family
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District Governor Governor District
District Staff
Nidhi Rao governor@tokeyclub.com | (713) 380-5821 Remind: - @tokeyclub1
District District Secretary Secretary Emily Seo
secretary@tokeyclub.com | (918) 927-1419
Remind: - @tosec24
District Treasurer Treasurer District Ria Rana
treasurer@tokeyclub.com | (469) 468-3675
Remind: - @treasu2024
District District Editor Editor Vivian Lee editor@tokeyclub.com | (580) 574-2829 Remind: - @toeditor24
District District Convention Convention Liaison Liaison Caysey Tran
cl@tokeyclub.com | (405) 541-4776 Remind: - @toledcon24
District District Tech Tech Producer Producer Sanjana Kavula
techpro@tokeyclub.com | Remind: - @towebm24
(214) 585-8049
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Contact Info Division 32 LTG
Region 9 Advisor
Ian Kowalczyk
Joe Holland
Email: ltg32@tokeyclub.com kowalczykian@gmail.com Phone: (903)-274-6107
Email: joetrek1700@gmail.com
Region 9 Advisor
Adrian Thompson Email: adrianthe kiwanian@gmail.com
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