Manatee Monthly: August Edition

MANATEE MONTHLY

AUGUST JET DIVISION KIWIN’S

TABLE OF CONTENTS International Trustee Update Divisional Goals Events Recap Featured ARFs Blanks of the Month Upcoming Events/ Announcements Resources Contact Info

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Hi manatees! Thank you to everyone who took the time out of their summers to volunteer and come out to events. I hope the start of the new school year is out of this world ;)) Please enjoy looking back at all of the fun we had this month!

Yours in Service and Spirit, Elise Coatney

INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE UPDATE INTRODUCING

CINDY SHOU INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE

INTERNATIONAL UPDATE #1 bit.ly/intlupdate1

INTERNATIONAL UPDATE #2 bit.ly/intlupdate2

UPDATE #3 VLOG https://youtu.be/heqX2-qcSUU 1

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4,632 of 17,000 hours

PEDIATRIC TRAUMA PROGRAM

$4,000

SERVICE HOURS

17,000

DIVISION

$2134.70 of $4,000

$482.50 of $2,5000

OTHER CHARITIES

$500

THIRST PROJECT

$2,500

NAL GOALS

$308 of $500

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We had a radical time showing off our spirit a Thank you to everyone who participated

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PALOOZA

and making new friends at Beach Palooza! d and helped make this event possible!

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AUGUST DCM

Thanks for working hard to package over 600 boxes with us at this eventful DCM! Congrats to Brook La for winning the OTC collage contest!

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CRAVED FUNDRAISER Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Jet at Craved!

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FEATURED ARFs 12

EDISON - DeAnn Le TNT FIREWORKS FLYER HANDOUT The day before illuminating fireworks light up the Fourth of July night sky and neighborhood streets, Edison KIWIN’S volunteered at a local TNT firework stand to help spread 4th of July spirit. At this event, we helped hand out flyers, from 11:30 AM-2 PM. Stand organizers requested for six volunteers to help hand out flyers, filled with pictures and information on prices and deals. Next to each picture of a certain firework were QR codes customers could scan to see videos of the firework in action, which was a clever idea to carry out. Before the stand officially opened at 12, we socialized and talked about a variety of things, such as tv shows and school. During this time, two shoppers came early so Natalie, our co-publicist/historian gave them flyers to preview fireworks. When 12 o’clock came, a numerous amount of customers arrived and began their firework purchases. We stood in front of the stand, greeting people and asked if they would like a flyer, so they can get an idea of what they would like to purchase. The majority of people took a flyer and said thanks, while others already had a coupon/flyer. After I handed a family a flyer, the dad asked if I could take a photo of him. I said yes that I could, but he was joking and the mom apologized because he is too embarrassingly obsessed with himself, which made us all laugh. Immediately afterwards, our Secretary, Hannah was able to hand out many flyers to incoming customers. In the times between waiting for more people to come, we continued socializing and took a few funny photos as well. All of us switched shoes with one another and attempted Asian squatting that made for hilarious memories. Later on, Patrick our Treasurer, and Kevin our President, each handed out flyers to families who smiled as they were happy to take them. Hailey our Bulletin Editor, and Patrick gave flyers to more customers soon after. Before we knew it, it was 2 and sadly our shift was over. That certain firework stand had a distinct amount of Edison representation because while there being Edison KIWIN’S volunteering, a number of profits from the stand were also raised for Edison’s Model United Nations and the Edison High School Foundation. The Model United Nations additionally held a bake sale next to the stand as well. In fact for half the time, they cheered and yelled things along the lines of “Edison Bake Sale” and included Edison KIWIN’S for one or two. It was a great time being there to represent our school, serving the community and volunteering for 4th of July spirit.

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LA QUINTA - Gretchen Lam

DINOSAURS TO PEOPLE On a bright and sunny Sunday morning, the Heritage Museum of Orange County became the center of attention for the city of Santa Ana. The museum was hosting a history-enriched and fun-filled event: From Dinosaurs to People, and La Quinta KIWIN’S got to be a part of it!

KIWINNERS arrived at the museum at 10:00 AM, awestruck at the many activities the event was harboring. Large tortoises roamed the venue’s grass, and multiple companies had set up their booths, each of them displaying tons of reptiles and amphibians, from simple ball pythons to amazing blue-tongued skinks! Volunteers then received their tasks, which included (but were not limited to) running the arts and craftsbooth, overseeing the owl pellet dissection table, and hosting fun games! Within half an hour of being assigned a job, the staff had taught each of the volunteers exactly how to do their task, so there was little to no confusion concerning what needed to be done. Once the museum gates opened at 11:00 AM, families with people of all ages began to gradually trickle in.

Towards the middle of the shift, each area of the event was fairly busy.

Volunteers worked in groups of two to four people, with the museum staff checking in every so often. Despite the relatively large amounts of people at each station, the workload was not as heavy as it seemed. The event catered more towards young children, so very few complications arose. There were only a few moments where the museum staff needed to be asked for, but difficulties were easily solved. As the event progressed, and the shift came to a close, Fountain Valley KIWIN’S members began to arrive. The museum staff asked La Quinta volunteers to explain their tasks to Fountain Valley’s members, and in little to no time, the shift came to an end. Overall, From Dinosaurs to People provided an excellent volunteering opportunity - KIWINNERS learned interesting factoids about prehistoric time and were also able to interact with numerous members of their community!

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BLANKS OF Manatee of the Month:

Michel

No matter the occasion, Mic She is always smiling when vo uplifting to others. Way to go

Officer of the Month:

Colby Om

Colby constantly checks up o questions. Also, he is very soc Keep up the great work, Colb

Club of the Month:

Los Amigo

Los Amigos has great potential in the fu highest amount of service hours with 63 16

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uture. For August, they achieved their hours! We’re proud of you, Los Amigos!

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UPCOMING EVENTS/ ANNOUNCEMENTS YOF GRANT The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is an endowed fund of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund which provides grants to Key Club and Key Club members for scholarships and service opportunities. The grant ranges from $100 to $2,000.

Applications open September 1st and must be submitted online by October 15 at 8:59 PM! For more information, go to: https://www.keyclub.org/youth-opportunities-fund/

PTP GRANT The Cal‐Nev‐Ha Foundation makes available Pediatric Trauma Prevention grants for new projects, by providing matching start‐up funds. "https://www.cnhfoundation.org/what-we-do/grantmaking-awar ds/ --> ptp grants

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KEY LEADER Key Leader is a weekend experiential leadership program for today's young leaders. This life-changing event focuses on service leadershi.

A Key Leader will learn the most important lesson of leadership—it comes from helping others succeed.

Contact Allison Ngo for more information or go to: http://key-leader.org/Discover-Key-Leader/About-Key-Leader.aspx

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Help Jet bring home that spirit stick!

Applications are due September 12!

Rally: Early Registration: $12 & On Site: $15 Knott's: $40 (Early Registration only)

THE DCON 2019 THEME IS OUT! Reveal Video: https://youtu.be/Nke6cFjKJaE Guide to Marketing DCON 2019: https://issuu.com/cnhkiwinsdbe/docs/guide_to_m arketing_dcon_2019 20

SEPTEMBER DCM MANATEES WE NEVER LEI-ZY Saturday, Sept 15 from 11am-1:30 pm Fountain Valley Rec Center

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SEPTEMBER SISTER CLUBS Edison & Garden Grove | FV & Marina La Quinta & Segerstrom | Los Amigos & OCSA

NEED SERVICE EVENTS?! https://www.justserve.org/ https://www.volunteermatch.org/ https://www.allforgood.org/

Contact Cynthia if you need help finding service events.

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Instagram: jetkiwins Snapchat: jetmanatees 22

Youtube: Jet Division KIWIN’S

CONTACT INFO Edison Kevin Neathery (425) 577-8184, Ehskiwinspres@gmail.com

Marina Lina Nguy (714) 804-8753 president.mhskiwins@gmail.com

Bulletin Editor Elise Coatney (714) 330-1987 elisecoatney@gmail.com

Fountain Valley Cecilia Nguyen (714) 604-9846 fvkiwinspresident@gmail.com

OCSA Brook La (714) 831-9968 Ocsakpresident1819@gmail.com

Spirit Captain Serena Chang (714) 866-8942 serena_h_chang@yahoo.com

Garden Grove Juliana Daravong (714) 614-3306 julianadaravong@gmail.com

Segerstrom Charlene Le (714)722-1972 sfhskiwinspresident@gmail.com

Spirit Captain Katrina Huynh (714) 767-2992 katrinahuynh02@gmail.com

La Quinta Benjamin Le (714) 406-6089 lqkiwinspresident@gmail.com

Executive Assistant Adriane Nguyen (714) 266-4370 nguyenadriane@gmail.com

Media Correspondent Shanna Bui (763) 273-3391 jetmediacorrespondants@gmail.com

Los Amigos Vivi Hoang (714) 722-9128 vivihoang88@gmail.com

Projects Chair Jason Tran (714) 725-5787 jetprojects101@gmail.com

Media Correspondent Sarah Nguyen (714) 873-9386 jetmediacorrespondants@gmail.com

Jet Lt. G Cynthia Nguyen (714) 722-5521 kiwins.jetltg@gmail.com

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