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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF DIVISION 32 VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 8 | FEBRUARY 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
04 greetings 05 dcon update 06 communications update 08 meet your 2015-16 ltg 10 key dates 12 february dcm info 13 march dcm info 14 dragon wings dcm info 15 fcf recap 16 toast the toast 18 district convention 2015 19 dance to eliminate recap 22 eliminate merchandise 23 preferred charities 24 key club 101 26 our impact 28 connect the K’s 30 contact info
Welcome to the penultimate newsletter! As District Convention and the end of the current Key Club term approach, take a moment to reflect back on the progress we have made. Think of how much your club has accomplished, how much our division has accomplished, how much PNW has accomplished, how much Key Club International has accomplished— and most importantly, how much you have grown as a servant-leader. Just remember: District Convention marks an end; but also a beginning.
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from your lieutenant governor Hola Dragons! Happy February! Love is in the air. In a way, Key Club is about love. Service, is in fact, an act of love. We express our love through service to our homes, schools, and communities. And of course, caring is our way of life and we love each other. That being said, I’d like to take a moment to tell you how much I love you all. Your passion and your dedication to Key Club are inspiring, and each and every one of you motivate me to serve. The memories I have made with our wonderful division in the past four years are memories I will never forget. Dragons, you are undoubtedly the reason we are the greatest division in the Pacific Northwest District. We as a division have accomplished so much this year, increasing both membership and DCON attendees. We’ve reached heights in our contributions to the Eliminate Project, especially through TOTFU. And we dominated Seattle Rally, winning the spirit stick. I can’t wait to see how many awards you all will rightfully earn at District Convention this year! The end of the term approaches, but I hope that you will all continue to spread your love as a Key Clubber with caring and inclusiveness. Whether you are a freshman eager to level up in service or a senior ready to retire from Key Club, remember that service never ends. With or without a position in Key Club, you have the ability to make a difference in others’ lives. Even when I retire, I’m still here for you if you need anything. We will be having two DCMs this month. One will be an ice skating fundraiser at SnoKing. Another will be Dragon Wings at the Fairwood Library. Our March DCM will be Pre-Con at Kentridge. For more info, please refer to pages 12 –14. Remember that Pre-Con is mandatory for District Convention attendees. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
In love and service,
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Lieutenant Governor of Division 32 Pacific Northwest District of Key Club International Fengjenny.ltg32@gmail.com 425-444-4963
IMPORTANT NOTE ON DISTRICT CONVENTION
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STAY KEY-NECTED
FOLLOW DIVISION 32 ON INSTAGRAM! @d32pnwkeyclub Hashtag #swaggindragons for a chance to be featured!
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MEET YOUR 2015-16 LTG
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Anything is possible! Because with every accomplishment, starts with the decision to try. Key Club took a try and that changed my life. I am surrounded by the passion of service that has influenced me to grow into a leader in the PNW District. My name is Kim Anh Tran and I will be the Lieutenant Governor of Division 32 from 2015-2016. I am so excited to be part of the amazing Key Club board for this year! I enjoy laughing and smiling all day, while I clumsily eat chocolate with my buddies. I play the piano and also tennis, but most importantly Art and Crafts are so much more fun. I love the beautiful outdoors when I get the chance to go hiking, camping, and traveling. I want to see more of this beautiful world, and more of caring, our way of life!
-Kim Anh Tran, 2015-2016 Division 32 Lieutenant Governor
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KEY DATES February 2015
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DRAGON WINGS DCM FAIRWOOD LIBRARY
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MARCH DCM: PRE-CON KENTRIDGE HIGH
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FEBRUARY DCM INFO
WHAT: Ice Skating Fundraiser for the Eliminate Project! (Let MNT Go!) WHERE: Sno-King Ice Arena, Renton WHEN: Saturday, February 21st, 1:45 PM—5:30 PM WHY: It’s the final year for the Eliminate Project. Around the world, babies are dying from a preventable disease. Let us make a final push this year as a division towards eliminating maternal and neo-natal tetanus!
MAKE SURE YOU TELL THEM THAT YOU ARE WITH KEY CLUB TO COUNT TOWARDS THE FUNDRAISER!
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PRE-CON WHAT: Division 32 Pre-DCON Preparation WHERE: Kentridge High School WHEN: Friday, March 6th, 3:15 PM WHY: Every year since anyone can remember, we’ve gathered in room A20 on a Friday before District Convention to learn cheers, make posters and hug-me signs, and go over DCON rules and the schedule. For better organization, I have delegated materials to schools: KENTRIDGE: Hug-me sign paper/string KENT-MERIDIAN: Art supplies (markers, glitter, paint, etc.) KENTLAKE: Poster paper KENTWOOD: Poster paper TAHOMA: Hole punchers, scissors, tape, glue HAZEN: Art supplies RENTON: Hug-me sign paper/string LINDBERGH: Hole punchers, scissors, tape, glue
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FEBRUARY DCM #2: DRAGON WINGS This month, we will be having TWO DCMs! Yay! In preparation for District Convention, you have the opportunity to add Dragon Wings, courtesy of Hazen Key Club, to your spirit package. Wings will cost about $12. Because of timeliness, we are not able to sell pre-made wings— you must come and make them yourself. More information on this soon! WHAT: DRAGON WINGS DCM WHEN: February 17th, 12:30—5:30 pm WHERE: Fairwood Library
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FORGOTTEN CHILDREN’S FUND
“The Forgotten Children's Fund was an eye opener to me. It helped me realized how anyone can help those in need as long as they have the motivation. The venue for the area was a little different than I originally imagined; not the fantasy "Santa's Workshop" everyone thinks of. But none of it mattered because all the people there were helping the less fortunate families receive actual presents. These presents weren't only for their own personal enjoyment, but also items that allow them to continue making a living. It hit me that many families are in need, and the little things that our community does for those in need make a serious impact to their lives.” -ANTHONY NGUYEN, KENTRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
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As the Division 32 DRAGONS, we make everything hot and TOASTY with our FIRE! How do we add this fire? By being exemplary Key Clubbers— by saving babies, by growing our clubs, by connecting with our K-Family, by promoting Key Club!
THE TOAST HAS BEEN TOASTED!!!
Expect a special treat from me at Kim’s April DCM. Thanks for being EXEMPLARY Key Clubbers!!!
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HOW TO EARN POINTS: For every member that pays dues above the total member count your club had last year, 1 point For every DCM with at least 25 attendees, 10 points For every DCM with at least 35 attendees, 20 points For every $10 raised for the Eliminate Project, 1 point For every $10 raised for a preferred charity, 1 point For every Kiwanis meeting attended by any member or officer, 3 points For every K-Kids or Builder’s Club chartered, 20 points For any month that every secretary submits their report on time, 30 points (Late but all = 5 points) For any month that every president submits their report on time, 30 points (Late but all = 5 points) For any month that every vice-president submits their report on time, 30 points (Late but all = 5 points) For every non-Key Clubber friend you bring to a DCM, 5 points For every club that submits Early Bird dues, 50 points
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DANCE TO ELIMINATE:
A Night Under the Stars
On the evening of Friday, January 30th, Key Clubbers from all over Seattle-area gathered at Harambee in Renton for a fundraiser and fun event. We were able to raise over $1,500 for the Eliminate Project and save over 800 lives! Thank you to all of you who came to support.
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ELIMINATE MERCHANDISE
Still haven’t gotten your merchandise? Have no fear!
Merchandise will be available at District Convention. Contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding merchandise.
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Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals (CMN Hospitals) is a nonprofit organization that raises money to benefit hospitalized kids while increasing awareness of its member hospitals. Key Club participates with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by sponsoring fundraising events. Key Club members also participate in service projects at their local children’s hospital. The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. Key Club members raise thousands of dollars annually through various programs, including collecting change and taking part in March of Dimes’ signature event, March for Babies. Since 1994, Key Club has been Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF and over the years has raised nearly US$5 million for iodine deficiency programs worldwide and HIV and AIDS programs in Kenya and Swaziland. Now it’s helping The Eliminate Project.
What is Key Club? Mission statement Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.
Our 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 God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT PNW MASCOT: MORTIMER THE MOOSE PNW COLOR: FUSCHIA
PNW Divisions, Mascots, and LTGs AYN- Polar Bears (Hannah Dew) AYS- Eskimo (Alex Culbert) 9- Narwhal (Jasmair Bains) 18-Salmon (Pranav Arya) 13/15/17- Ninja Pandas (Patricia Xie) 20m - Lions (Esther Chong) 19/36- Whale (Ramneet Kaur) 20i- Samurai (Ria Bains) 21- Bee (Selina Nguyen) 22/24- Red Panda (Lilliam Sam) 26- Unicorns (Kevin Ngo) 27- Toucans (Josh Kim) 28- Batman (Jenna Liang) 30- Jelly fish (Jaskirat Kaur) 32- Dragons (Jenny Feng) 33- Kraken (Greg Park) 34- Sharks (Ayane Kawaai) 35- Tigers (Tyler Bosser) 38- Stars (Georgette Lugalia) 42 Coastal- Orca (Marshall Ferre)
42 Valley- Orca (Bradlee Thielen) 44- Butterflies (Christina Chow) 45- Owl (Jocylin Binkier) 46- Zebra (Autumn Solomon) 48- Super-heroes (Brandon Webb) 50- Platypus (Jayleen Leon) 52 - Minions (Teresa Bendito) 54- Wolf (Bailey Duran) 56- Penguins (Patrick Old) 58- Cactus (Allyson Weaver) 62- Panthers (Tran Hoang) 64- Dinosaurs (Dorothy Wang) 65- Turtle (Tasmia Ahmed) 66- Giraffe (Brian Le) 68- Flamingos (Johnathan Kendall) 70- Elephants (Jimin Lee) 72- Party Animals (Rebecca Luh) 74- Chipmunks (Daisy Marshall) 80- Lady Bugs (Karla Bedolla) 82- Bunnies (Rochelle Banta)
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dollars raised through
lives saved through Tric
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lives saved through Miracle dues-paid members
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Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
ck-or-Treat for UNICEF
served so far in 2015
e Minutes and Merchandise sales
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KIWANIS CLUB OF RENTON RENTON VOTECH, RENTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE THURSDAYS, 7:27 AM
HAZEN KEY CLUB Lecture Hall Mondays, 2:15 PM
LINDBERGH KEY CLUB Lindbergh Cafeteria Mondays, 2:15 PM
RENTON KEY CLUB Conway - Room 367 Wednesdays, 2:15 PM
KIWANIS CLUB OF KENT GOLDEN STEER RESTAURANT, KENT FRIDAYS 12:00 NOON
KENT-MERIDIAN KEY CLUB East Wing Auditorium Wednesdays, 2:30 PM
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BUILDER’S CLUB: MILL CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL
MERIDIAN-KENT KIWANIS CLUB DOWN HOME CATERING, KENT WEDNESDAYS, 12:00 NOON
KENTRIDGE KEY CLUB Room A20 Every other Friday, 2:20 PM
BUILDER’S CLUB: MEEKER MIDDLE SCHOOL (IN PROGRESS)
KENTWOOD KEY CLUB Room 822 Every other Monday, 2:15 PM KIWANIS CLUB OF COVINGTON IHOP COVINGTON TUESDAYS, 7:30 AM
KENTLAKE KEY CLUB Room 2523 Wednesdays, 2:15 PM
TAHOMA KEY CLUB Lecture Hall Blue Wednesdays, 7:40 AM
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CONTACT INFORMATION
DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lisa Antonio Division 28 lisaantonio.dgov@gmail.com
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DISTRICT SECRETARY Ik Hoon Jung Division 65 ijungpnwsec@gmail.com
DISTRICT TREASURER Aneesh Pappu Division 56 apappu97@gmail.com DISTRICT EDITOR Jenny Zhang Division 32 editorjennyzhang@gmail.com CONVENTION CHAIR Cleo Tsang Division 32 pnwconventionchair@gmail.com DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR John Jay jmjay@comcast.net ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Tom Saunders tom@saunders-appraisal.com INTERNATIONAL TRUSEE Tashrima Hossain tashrima.hossain.kc@gmail.com
APPOINTED OFFICERS: Communications Director:
Anav Gagneja anavgagneja@gmail.com Membership Growth:
Suvir Copparam suvirc_17@live.com
K-Family and International Relations:
Athena Sok sok.athena@gmail.com
DIVISION 32 CLUB OFFICERS President: Justin Danao Justin.danao118@gmail.com Vice President: Jessica Tiamzon jessicatiamzon@gmail.com Secretary: Lisa Lai liissaa425@live.com Treasurer: Efrain Velasco efrainvelasco97@yahoo.com Bulletin Editor: Kenji Nicholson kenjilee102@gmail.com
President: Emily Yoshioka eyoshi14@gmail.com Vice President: Carina Tran carinatran16@yahoo.com Secretary: Kim Anh Tran Kimtran.79@gmail.com Treasurer: Tony Vo ttvo1022@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Kim Tran kimthegrandmaster@gmail.com
President: Cindy Truong cindytruong1717@gmail.com Vice President: Jacquelin Huang jacquelinhuang@live.com Secretary: Constance La constancexla@gmail.com Treasurer: Crystal Tam crystaljtam8@msn.com Bulletin Editor: Jonathan Dieu jman6768@gmail.com
President: Natalie Cerna ncerna77@gmail.com Vice President: Katarina Hunt khulagirl@gmail.com Secretary: Katie Sherick ksherick855@go.tahomasd.us Treasurer: Danae Golding danaegolding@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Anne Sweeney Smiley.sweeny@msn.com
President: Emily Ly smartyrice@gmail.com Vice President: Bryan Raganot time4eggs@yahoo.com Secretary: Elise Nguyen Nguyen.elisexkm@gmail.com Treasurer: Kimberly Ly itsKimberlyLy@hotmail.com Bulletin Editor: Kelsey Tran kelseysaywha123@gmail.com Public Relations: Calvin Nguyen calvinnguyen356@yahoo.com
President: Michelle Nguyen Michelle.N261@gmail.com Vice President: Jessica Lou Jlou.xu@gmail.com Secretary: Kathleen Nguyen nguyen.kathleen@rocketmail.com Treasurer: Naomi Cho Naomi.cho@hotmail.com Bulletin Editor: Denny Tran denny-tran@hotmail.com Historian: Jojo Saunders SaundersnotSanders@gmail.com
President: Nancy Tran tran.nancy@aol.com Vice President: Sarah Turner skturner011@gmail.com Secretary: Truman Ngo Hieuasdfghjkl@gmail.com Treasurer: Peter Da peterda6@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Connor Chinn Chunwenfei97@gmail.com
President: Zia Wanalista zwanalis@gmail.com Vice President: Hieu Nguyen hieutnguyens@gmail.com Secretary: Abbie Descargar abbie0728@comcast.net Treasurer: Bannysa La Torre Banbeasa@yahoo.com Bulletin Editor: Alexa Agustiano alexa.agustiano@yahoo.com
LT. GOVERNOR Jenny Feng FengJenny.ltg32@gmail.com
425-444-4963
AREA ADMINISTRATOR Sue Owens Division 32/33 Key Club
KIWANIS LTG: Greg Smith Div. 32 Lt. Governor 2014-2015
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THANKS FOR READING! -Jenny Feng Lieutenant Governor Division 32 Pacific Northwest District Key Club International