Division 9 August Newsletter

August Edition

Table of Contents  Maria Palazzolo

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 Tashrima Hossain

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 DCM

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 Key Leader

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 Eliminate Merchandise

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 Eastside Rally

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 Upcoming Rallies

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 Spotlights

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 Contact Information

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International President

Hello, Key Clubbers!

My name is Maria Palazzolo, and I am so thankful to be your 2014-2015 Key Club International President! I was elected at the International Convention in Anaheim, California, about a month ago. It is a privilege to serve you and the rest of our 267,000 members.

As Key Clubbers, we have a unique perspective of the world. We, as teenagers, get to make lasting impacts within our communities and throughout the world. I find it absolutely amazing that our organization is made of so many selfless individuals with one mission: to positively change the world.

As your International President, one of my main goals is to make Key Club International more accessible to provide more ideas and opportunities to make your club the best it can be. This can be done through:  Webinars o On topics such as:  The $.50 dues increase  Grants available to fund club projects, such as the Youth Opportunities Fund {more information here: http://www.keyclub.org/service/fund/yof.aspx}  Twitter chats with International Board members  Increased interaction through social media

Maria’s Favorite animal: A panda and a monkey!

We will also be promoting the Eliminate Project, which is the Kiwanis family’s campaign to raise $110 million by the end of 2015 to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the planet. It nears its completion at the end of the year, and we need to work tirelessly to meet our goal. I will work with our International Vice President, Kevin Zhang, and our eleven International Trustees to meet these goals to make this year a productive one for our organization.

I hope to see all of you at our International Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, next summer! Imagine 2,000 people who are just as focused on helping others as you are. It’s an absolutely amazing time. If you have any questions about Key Club International, International Convention, or would just like to talk to me, feel free to email me! Have a great year, and thank you for all that you do in your homes, schools, and communities!

Yours in service, Maria Palazzolo Key Club International President ipmariapalazzolo@gmail.com

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Hey, Pacific-Northwest!

My name is Tashrima Hossain, and I’d like to introduce myself as the new International Trustee for your district. It is such an honor to be in your service, primarily by ensuring that your voices are heard at the international level during the upcoming year. I’m excited to join the PNW moose; I’ve already received so much enthusiasm from the Board, I’ve heard many great things about PNW, and I can’t wait to see all the great achievements your district has in store.

To let you know a little about myself, I am from Cypress, Texas, which is a suburban area adjacent to the Houston border. In addition to Key Club, I devote much of my time to debate and Student Council— which often leaves with very little time for sleep! As a result, I’m a bit of a grandma, and I like spending much of my free time sleeping, reading, or just hanging out with friends.

For those of you who would like to know more about my duties as International Trustee, I have a few basic responsibilities: attending International Board meetings, participating in a maximum of two district visits, and acting as a representative of the international level of Key Club. In addition, Governor Lisa and I completed a Governor-Trustee agreement, which identified the main expectations Lisa has of me, as your district’s Trustee; many of said goals revolve around constant communication and building positive Sister District relations—all of which are means to ensure that I effectively represent your views on the international level.

Additionally, I serve with Jenalee Beazley, Rip Livingston, Liz Moore, and Nicole Lema on the Growth and Communications Committee. There, we predominantly focus on fostering a connection between advisors and Kiwanis clubs, making Key Club a school-wide name, creating a “cool factor” for Key Club, empowering local clubs to publicize their work, creating a strategic growth plan for KCI, and creating an annual club census. We already have a very specific set of goals and action steps for the first quarter; I plan to update you all with any progress in that arena.

Tashrima’s favorite animal:

During my term, I will stay committed to the goals I campaigned with, but more than that, I intend to actively serve as a resource for you all. If you have questions about amendments, elections, service, or general Key Club knowledge, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m here as a resource, friend, and assistant in any way you may need. Call me, email me, Facebook me— I’m always ready to lend a hand.

Tashrima Hossain International Trustee Georgia, KIWIN'S, & Pacific-Northwest tashrima.hossain.kc@gmail.com 713-505-2252 keyclub.org

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July

Okanogan is trying to find a new secretary.

Dues are now $12.50

Walk to Eliminate will be held sometime during the early months of school.

August

After Eastside Rally!

Moses Lake High School

Saturday, August 16th

First ever Joint DCM!

Div. 56

Div. 9

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Upcoming Key Leaders: Camp Collins Gresham, OR October 24th-26th

Camp Sambica Bellevue, WA November 7th-9th

Make lifelong friendships!

Learn about the six core values:

 Integrity  Respect  Community  Growth  Excellence  Service Leadership

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Credit: Brian Le

Contact me if you are interested in buying merchandise!

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Eastside Rally is approaching quickly, and it is important to come to the event prepared! First of all, you will need to plan a ride to the event. Please talk with your club’s president if you have not planned your ride to the event yet, and if you are a club president please contact me if you have not yet figured out transportation to the event. Please arrive at Moses Lake High School at 11 A.M. on August 16th for the event. Also, please remember to bring enough money to buy Eliminate merchandise if you plan to do that (which I strongly recommend doing). Bring an additional $30 to buy Eliminate merchandise, as well as bringing the appropriate amount of money to attend the event ($5 if you registered on eventbrite.com before Saturday, August 9th, and $7 if you registered on the 9th or after). Please also bring clothes that you don’t mind getting wet, as there will be a dunk tank that people can use to raise money for Eliminate (details will be explained at Eastside Rally). Besides just having money for the event, you must also bring your ticket (from registering online) and medical form to the event, which can be found in the registration packet. Feel free to contact me!

Moses Lake High School

Bring money.

MANDATORY for officers to attend!

Any questions? Feel free to contact me at (509)203-4476!

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Ready to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings? Do you want to learn more about Key Club and explore the Candy Land wonders of service? Join Key Clubbers from all around the district for a day filled with fun as you indulge on food and candy! Make sure you also register for the talent show to showcase your skills!

Canada Rally will be at the Buchanan Building A on UBC campus on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20th from 10:30AM till 3:00PM Early Bird registration: $7 Late registration*: $9 *Late registration starts August 10th

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Club Every month I will be having a club spotlight to feature YOUR club’s accomplishments and hard work you put into our division. If you want to be featured, do not forget to send me a report of what your club did that past month along with some pictures to be shown off!

Members Each month I will be doing a member spotlight as well. Do you have a member or officer you want to thank for all their hard work and service? Do not hesitate to brag to me about that member, they might just receive the divisional spotlight!

Also, don’t forget to send me pictures along with the descriptions.

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Governor Lisa Antonio

Area Admin Roy Reiber

lisaantonio.dgov@gmail.com

rreiber@methow.com

Secretary Ik Hoon Jung

District Admin John Jay

ijungpnwsec@gmail.com

jmjay@comcast.net

Treasurer Aneesh Pappu

Asst. Admin Tom Saunders

apappu97@gmail.com

pnwtoms@gmail.com

Editor Jenny Zhang

Finance Admin Kevin Buyer

editorjennyzhang@gmail.com

buyergang@wavecable.net

Division 9 Lieutenant Governor Jasmair Bains jasmair.bains@gmail.com (509)203-4476

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is what are you doing 10

for others?”