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THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF DIVISION 32 VOLUME 1 | ISSUE 7 | JANUARY 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
04 greetings 06 dcon spirit package 08 communications update 10 meet your 2015-16 ltg 12 key dates 14 december dcm recap 15 february dcm info 16 dance to eliminate 17 forgotten children’s fund 18 toast the toast 20 district convention 2015 24 eliminate merchandise 25 preferred charities 26 key club 101 28 our impact 30 connect the K’s 32 contact info
HAPPY 2015! Would you like to nominate a “Dragon of the month” for February? Message, text, or e-mail me why you think they deserve the title! DCON REGISTRATION IS DUE THIS MONTH! Get it in. Some upcoming events to look forward to: our Ice Skating DCM, Seattle Area Dance to Eliminate, Pre-CON, DCON! Two more months until the start of the new Key Club term, let’s make the rest of this one count.
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from your lieutenant governor Hi Division 32, Time flies! Happy 2015 and may the new year bring us all to greater heights in our service to our homes, schools, and community. 2015 is indeed the year we will reach new heights in service. It’s the year we will take service to infinity and beyond at District Convention, the year we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis International, and the year we will finally eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the earth. Save the date— on January 30th, Seattle-Area Key Club will be hosting a dance to benefit the Eliminate Project. It will take place at Woodinville High School— you will have a chance to buy a raffle ticket to dance with a board member, purchase glow sticks, and more fun! Let’s contribute to this final push in the Eliminate Project. Our February DCM will be an ice skating fundraiser. Our March DCM will be PreCon. Please, please, please be aware of the January 24th deadline for DCON registration and spirit orders. Lastly, congratulations to my new innie, Kim Anh Tran! I am confident that you will continue our division’s legacy and be a great leader. May your passion for service bring us to new heights! Please give Kim your support as she takes on her role soon. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
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Lieutenant Governor of Division 32 Pacific Northwest District of Key Club International Fengjenny.ltg32@gmail.com 425-444-4963
A WORD from your international trustee Happy 2015, Pacific-Northwest! I’m so glad that we have finally made it. After a swamped first semester of school, a myriad of Key Club events, and a relaxing holiday vacation, I’m sure you all are so excited to welcome in the New Year. A lot of people see this this month as a time of resolutions. However, I think it can better be characterized as a time to reflect and look forward to the future. What awesome things have you all done so far with your time in Key Club? How will you make the most of the rest of this year? Thus far, I have seen Key Clubbers do some spectacular things. Shout out to Tasmia Ahmed and her division for collecting 70 gift cards for sex trafficked survivors in Portland. Shout out to the Communications Committee for completely renovating the face of the Pacific-Northwest district website. Shout out to Kevin Zhang for bringing the “bowl” to #palabowlo. These Key Clubbers have inspired us to do great things. What’s even more exciting is that there’s still so much to come. Whether it’s participating in “Service to Infinity and Beyond” at the 2015 District Convention or finally reaching our goal for The Eliminate Project, the coming months have much in store. Don’t feel the need to make new resolutions; your passion for service, leadership, and camaraderie will naturally take the district to new heights this 2015. In terms of the international level, there are several items we can anticipate together. First of all, 2015 is our year to eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus (MNT) from the face of the planet! We’re taking things to a whole new level. The International Board has its own personal pen fundraiser (I’m bringing them to DCON!), and if all of Key Club International can raise an additional $80,000, board members will be kissing an octopus at our winter board meeting. (Yes, I’m very scared. But I do it fo’ da Eliminate!) For clarity, our winter board meeting will be held in Detroit, Michigan, from January 22 to 25, 2015. The board meeting agenda has already been posted to the Key Club website. If you have any questions, or if you’d like me to bring an additional topic to the board, don’t hesitate to reach out. Finally, with this year’s International Convention swiftly approaching, it’s definitely an event we can eagerly look forward to. Held from June 24 to 28, 2015, in Indianapolis, the home of Key Club International headquarters, this will be an experience you don’t want to miss. As it is the 100 th anniversary of Kiwanis, a lot of our programs will be held in conjunction with Circle K and Kiwanis members, making for a whopping estimate of 12,000 attendees. We have some awesome events planned; we’ll be renting out an entire street of Indianapolis, Hellogoodbye will be performing, and we’ll be surrounded by tons of fun things to do (i.e. free museums, bikes to ride around the city, zoos, etc.). It’s the event of a lifetime, so start fundraising and planning now! Indeed, 2014 may have brought much positivity and joy –especially in Key Club International— but I’m sure 2015 can offer even more. Have a great year, everyone! Yours in service, Tashrima Hossain International Trustee Georgia, KIWIN'S, & Pacific-Northwest tashrima.hossain.kc@gmail.com 713-505-2252
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DCON 2015 SPIRIT PACKAGE
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INTERESTED IN PIN TRADING? A Key Club convention tradition, pin trading offers us a chance to connect with other Key Clubbers and share the love of our divisions. Do you want to trade pins this year at DCON? If so, submit a circular pin design to me by January 24th! There are no requirements for this.
If you have any new cheer ideas for DCON 2015, submit them to me by January 24th.
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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 January 2015
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DANCE TO ELIMINATE WOODINVILLE HS
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
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DECEMBER DCM RECAP
Nancy and Devon showing off their wonderful new SAT books, courtesy of the White Elephant gift exchange!
The December DCM was a White Elephant gift exchange. Key Clubbers opened gifts and “stole” from each other. It was a great way to start Winter Break and share some laughs.
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PHOTOS BY KIMMY NGUYEN
FEBRUARY DCM INFO
WHAT: Ice Skating Fundraiser for the Eliminate Project! (Let MNT Go!) WHERE: Sno-King Ice Arena, Renton WHEN: Saturday, February 20th, 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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FORGOTTEN CHILDREN’S FUND RECAP
“The Forgotten Children's 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!
If we earn 1000 points by DCON, the Lieutenant Governor will buy everyone PIZZA at the April DCM, and will be subject to punishment! Additional ways to earn points may be added on along the way. DECEMBER: 147 POINTS 30 points: DCM attendance 30 points: 8/8 secretary reports, on time 87 points: Membership growth (Kentlake +37, Kent-Meridian +2, Kentridge +2, Kentwood +31, Tahoma +15) NOVEMBER: 431 POINTS OCTOBER: 291 POINTS SEPTEMBER: 85 POINTS
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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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INTERESTED IN PRESENTING AT THE DCON SERVICE FAIR?
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ELIMINATE MERCHANDISE
There are still lanyards , snapbacks, and tank-tops available! Order them from me now to ensure you will be able to buy one before they run out! Interested in buying beanies even though we are out? Contact me!
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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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Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF
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served— in JUST the month of December
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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