John Marshall High School |Feburary 2012
CNH Key Club Region 7 Division 3 South
Introduction Hello JMHS wolves! So far we’re doing great in terms of starting the New Year right with and ample amount of service events. We’ve made such a huge impact to people in our neighborhood by attending the Silver Lake Clean Up and supporting runners during the 10k Chinatown Firecracker Marathon. In addition, I find it amazing how sophomores and juniors of our club are getting involved in political campaigns! Phone Banking and organizing data for Matt Szabo definitely is a small step that will start something big. Speaking of something big, did everyone get their “ON” at the Region 7 Ohana Night!? Cause I sure did. Bonding with our region not only is fun, but it also shows how big of a club we are and the amount of people who are willing to make a difference in our community. But most importantly, Congratulations to Arbyn Olarte, Tiffany Chan, Michelle Simbajon, and Ernestine Hong for being the new chairs of the JMHS Board! Wolves, please look forward to an inspiring term of service with your new Key Club board. Your Bulletin Editor, Arianna Dela Rosa
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Articles and Events 3. Articles and Events 4. Member of the Month 5. Officer of the Month 6. Calendar 7. Upcoming Events 8. Board Contact Information
Silver Lake Clean Up
The Silver lake Cleaning event was one that would not be soon forgotten. Showing up I wasn't expecting to be doing much, maybe pick up some trash, broom here and there however once started there was so much work to be done and so much effort put in by everyone. Starting one's weekend pulling out weeds and cleaning up the streets certainly doesn't sound like much fun but it became an incredibly fun event thanks to the wolves who showed up to help. Every day I ride the bus that passes by the area we helped clean up and I never really thought about how much it could help just pulling out weeds from cracks, throwing trash in proper containers and generally making the area a lot cleaner. There is still a lot to do for our community and I am certainly looking forward to helping with a smile on my face and my wolves all around. George Hernandez
Firecracker 10K Marathon
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Chinatown has always been part of my "native land" and I've always wondered one day whether or not I'd get the chance to volunteer there. This was accomplished on a dark Sunday morning for Chinatown's Firecracker 10k marathon. Waking up at 5 a.m. alongside my fellow key clubbers wasn't all that fancy but the work we'd done was interesting. We began our early day by separating completion medals that we'd later hand out to the runners. It was really fun considering the fact that some of the volunteers were friends with some of the runners. It was even more fun watching the little kids run the 2k. Later on we walked to the Golden Dragon Seafood Restaurant to be served some of the most well-known Chinese dishes seated with other organizations and divisions that shared the same interest as our John Marshall Club. Ernestine Hong
The 35th Annual Firecracker 10k sounded like a really exciting event to go to on a Sunday, then I discovered that I needed to be in Chinatown by the wee hours of the morning. But that did not stop me from taking the opportunity of providing service for other people, plus we were promised to be given FREE food after volunteering. So I set my alarm clock to wake me very early in the morning and took the train to Downtown. When I arrived, I was stunned by how many people I saw already working to set up the event, they were all filled with energy and had smiles across their faces, while I just watched half asleep, shivering under the cold morning weather. I was finally placed in a group and immediately were put to work. We did things such as set up tents , move ramps and fences, and tie medals that we were to give to the runners after they completed the race. After that we were given the chance to explore the corners of Chinatown where people gave free samples of food and play in booths where people can win prizes. I myself won two small bags of rice! By eight o'clock all the volunteers lined up by the finish the line to award runners with medals that they deserved. The amount of smiles and joyful expressions I saw in the runner’s faces when handed the medals was amazing, it inspired me to continue to make people happy by serving the,. The runners were not the only ones awarded, you know? After the event, the volunteers were seated in a fancy Chinese restaurant where they served us SO MUCH delicious food that people had to come home. It was a perfect way to end the day. The 35th Annual Firecracker 10k was an event to remember and I hope there would be more events like this to come. Arbyn Olarte
Member of the month
Arbyn Olarte
John Marshall Key Club bestows Member of the Month to enthusiastic member, Arbyn Olarte. In his first year of high school and Key Club, he has been quite active. He attended our monthly Ronald McDonald House. He and other fellow Key Clubbers also gave our medals to the runners at the 35th Annual Firecracker 10k in Chinatown. He is helping the community at such an early age. Even though he is still timid, shy, and new to the club, he is always encouraging his friends to come to our general meetings in school. Arbyn has been elected Sophomore Representative for our school’s club for the 2013-2014 term. Arbyn is a great addition to the club, helping the community and encouraging others to join the fun as well.
Officer of the month
Marian Montano John Marshall Key Club would like to award Marian Montano as Officer of the Month for February. Marian, or as we like to call her, Mai, has been a stupendous officer from the beginning of her term to now. As she has risen from being a member, to Freshman Representative, and finally has achieved her well-deserved role of Vice President! She has collected many hours in both the club and service departments. Although her title was Freshman Representative, she not only brought along many new freshman faces to our club, but she also helped out in many other ways. She has been a blessing to us, and she will be a godsend to anyone who has to work with her in the future. If there could be anyone who deserves the title of Officer of the Month, even officer of the year, it would be Marian Montano.
Upcoming Events! Name of Function
Date
Division 3 South Ice Skating
Sat, 02/02/13
Ronald McDonald House
Mon, 02/04/13
General Meeting
Wed, 02/06/13
Silverlake Clean-Up
Sat, 02/09/13
General Meeting
Wed, 02/13/13
Region 7 Ohana Night
Sat, 02/16/13
Ronald McDonald House
Mon, 02/18/13
5 – 8 P.M.
Matt Szabo Campaigning
Tue, 02/19/13
4- 8 P.M.
General Meeting
Wed, 02/20/13
Held during lunch in dance room
Matt Szabo Campaigning
Additional Notes Held at Pasadena Ice Skating Center; 1 – 3 P.M.; Selling tickets for $13 5 – 8 P.M. Held during lunch in dance room 9 A.M. – 12 P.M.; Helping the Silverlake Neighborhood Council in raking leaves & pulling out weeds; Meet at the southwest corner of Sunset and Reno; Must be at least 16 years old Held during lunch in dance room Newhall Boys and Girls Club: 24909 Newhall Ave. Santa Clarita, CA 91321; $15 Presale and $20 at the door
4 – 8 P.M. Held at Pacific Park; 1 – 3 P.M. 5:30 – 11 A.M.; Hand out medals to the runners Held during lunch in dance room Selling Chinese Food for $2; 3 – 5 P.M.
February DCM
Sat, 02/23/13
Chinatown Firecracker 10k
Sun, 02/24/13
General Meeting
Wed, 02/27/13
Food Fair
Thurs, 02/28/13
Baby Bottle Collection for MNT
ONGOING
Ask for donations to MNT
Division 3 South Sock Drive
ONGOING until March 14
Donate unused and/or packed socks to local community centers
Can tabs
ONGOING
THE CORE BOARD
President - Jeffrey Padilla
Vice President - Bryan Mendez
Email: jeffwaslike@gmail.com
Email: garytheiguana@gmail.com
Vice President - Chrisline Raymundo
Treasurer - Jorge Lopez
Email: krislynx3@yahoo.com
Email: justlikeyou0913@yahoo.com
Secretary - Erick Reyno
Bulletin Editor - Arianna Dela Rosa
Email: myerickjason@yahoo.com
Email: arianna_delarosa@yahoo.com
THE CHAIRS Marian Montano Freshmen Representative
Chantal Mendoza Historian Janine Raymundo Sophomore Representative
Anna Enriquez Junior Representative
Kevin Vu Kim Fundraising Chair
Emily Dang Senior Representative
Aaron Dela Rosa Member Relations
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