REGION 7
DIVISION 1
The offical September Newsletter of the Region 7 Division 1 of the Texas-Oklahoma Key Club District Created by Divsion 1 LTG Jonathan Perez
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| TABLE OF CONTENTS 03 Letter from your LTG 04 BLM 05 Accomplishments & Goals 06 Updates 08 The 3 projects 10 Service Safari with T-O 11 Club checklist 12 Recruitment 13 Reporting 14 YOF 15 DUES 16 K-Family
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18 Volunteering Opportunities 19 Social Distancing 20 Major Emphasis 21 Service Partners 22 Contact info. 23 Social Media & Links 24 Thank you
LETTER FROM YOUR LTG|
Howdy! This past month was fabulous! I
am so proud of yall and cant wait to see what these next few months hold for yall. So far we have been pretty consistent with our meeting dates and events as a division. I really want to start seeing each club start participating, hosting meetings and events. This is crucial to this year and growing as a division. I have seen growth in many of yall and want to continue to see it in others. If you ever need help setting up meetings, hosting events, etc. Please contact me. This upcoming month has lots of fun and important things that we can attend. Including our district wide training that EVERYONE should attend, our divisional service day, social, and more. Make sure to contact me to set up a club visit, as well as a monthly call. The monthly call sign up sheet should be filled out by you, it's located in the update I sent to yall. Lets make this next month a great one! Yours in friendship and service, Jonathan Perez Lieutenat Governor of Division 1
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| BLACK LIVES MATTER
I urge you to speak up and stand for racial equality. As key club mmebers we pleadge to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions. You can fight for what is right by signing petitions , starting the conversation and donating to organizations. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere" - Martin Luther King Jr.Â
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GOALS | Visit at least 2 clubs Have monthly calls with presidents or advisor Continue Chartering process Have at least 80% of clubs report Have a social Have a divisional service day
ACCOMPLISHMENTS| Have at least 2 clubs visits Begin Chartering process Monthly check up calls with president or Advisor Turn in contact information
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| UPDATES REPORTING - Last month 7 out of 10 schools reported. Remember even if your clubs didn't do anything, it's better to turn in something than nothing. All reports are due the 5th of each month! DUES Dues will be a little different this year but they MUST be paid. Down below are some things you need to know. - Early Bird dues will remain the same. Nov. 1st - The MUC and dues open October 1st.
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DCM
PCM
The October DCM will be on Oct. 24th at 6:00 pm.Be on the lookout for a zoom code and agenda. If you werent able to attend the last DCM the minutes will be on the Division 1 website.
We did not have a PCM this month but we will next month! Our October PCM will be Oct. 17th at 6:30 pm. The meeting agenda and zoom code will be set out in an email. Minutes and presentation will be HERE
UPDATES| SERVICE SAFARI WITH T-O - Join the T-O district on october 10th for a officer training/fall rally. We will have awesome and informative forums, committee updates, and LEDCON theme teasers. More information on page 11. OTHER INFORMATION -If you are a president make sure to fill out All forms I have asked for. - Remember to contact me for a club visit.
SOCIAL
SERVICE DAY
The October divisional social will be held Oct. 28th at 7:00 pm. The social activity is Among US. The meeting code will be sent in an email on posted on instagram.
For our October divisional service day we decided that we would volunteer as a team, at the Tarrant county mobile food bank. More information on the date, time, and place will be shared soon. Â
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BAGS OF HOPE The Governors Project is an amazing opportunity to get involved in the district, show support, and make an impact. There are many way's to serve, but you can also try partnering with Project Linus, CASA, One Simple Wish, United States Children’s Bureau, Foster Care to Success, DePelchin Children’s Center, and more. More info HERE.
CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE This year's District Project is awesome! This project can help create a better future for any child near you. You can particpate in so many fun way's or even callborate with organizations like Friends in Need, Capes4Heros, Ronald McDonald House, Together We Rise or any of our major ephasis projects. More info HERE.
SHARING THE BLESSING I urge you to join me in making a difference in our communities by providing essentials for homeless and children in our own schools. We will have a divisional service day focused on this project, but feel free to come up with your own events for your club. Learn more about how you can particpate HERE.
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SERVICE IDEAS CREATING BROCHURES TO HAND OUT TO SCHOOL PEERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS CREATE BAGS FILLED WITH GYGINE PRODUCTS, TOYS, BOOKS, ETC. OFFERING FREE PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES TO AN ADOPTION AGENCY MEETING VIRTUALLY WITH FOSTER CHILDREN
SERVICE IDEAS ADVOCATE FOR FOSTER CHILDREN ON SOCIAL MEDIA HAVE A FOSTER HOME WORKER GUEST SPEAKER DONATE BOOKS CONNECT WITH CARE FACILITIES PROVIDE TUTORING HOST FUNDRAISERS THAT HELP LOCAL CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE
SERVICE IDEAS MAKE BLESSING BAGS THAT INCLUDE SNACKS OR ESSENTIAL PROCUTS. DONATE TO YOUR SCHOOL DSITRICT OUR HOMLESS SHELTER HAVE A CLOTHING, FOOD, TOY OR OTHER TYPE OF DRIVE. HAVE A TRICK OR TREAT EVENT FOR HOMLESS CHILDREN
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| SERVICE SAFARI WITH T-O I am so excited to finally share with you that our Service Safari with T-O will be on October 10th, from 9am - 12:30 pm. Feel free to dress up according to the Safari them, but it is not required. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about your duties, how to continue service through COVID-19, and attend other fun forums. You will also get the opportunity to receive live updates from staff members and committees chairs. Since we didn't get to have a fall rally this year, this event will take place of it. Last but not least, we will share a LEDCON teaser to give you hints about this years theme. Make sure to take a look at the agenda. It will have all fourm zoom codes and a run down of how the event will go. Please share this information with your advisor, officers, and members. The agenda for this event can be found down below. AGENDA
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CLUB CHECKLIST | Submit Mnthly Report Update Website & Social Media Recruit Members Have monthly meetings and Contact LTG for Club Visit Begin Service Events Participate in Divisional and District projects and events. Prepare for Dues and apply to YOF
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| RECRUITMENT This month it is important that you try and focus on recruitment. For many of you, your club is starting to meet again and it is the perfect time to get new members. You can set up a committee that focuses on recruitment or you can do it as a club. Recruitment will be hard this year, but I know yall can do it. Recruitment Ideas Make a video Promote website Hand out flyers Ask a friend Have socials and invite people Hang posters Set a booth at events like fairs, open school night, etc. Make a committee focused on Recruitment Have snacks Advertise at school sport events Mention your club at other ORGANIZATION meeting have a new member guide have incentives for RECRUITMENT Make a senior & freshman MENTORSHIP program
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REPORTING| Last month was a great month for reporting. We had 7 out of 10 schools report. If you were one of the clubs that did not report please contact me ASAP. If you did report Good Job! There are a few things to remember for next time. When it ask for "Club name" please put your School name and not "Key Club." Please make sure to put "1" when it ask for your division. DO NOT put "Division 1," because I will not get a copy. Another thing that each club should be doing, is submitting monthly newsletters and articles. If your article gets chosen for the "Tex-O-Key" your club can accumulate points, which can definitely add up. Y'all are doing great don't forget that all report, newsletters, and articles are due on the 5th.
Secretary Resources Editor Resources
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DUES| As we all know dues are right around the corner. In order for everyone to turn in their dues on time, each club must come up with a way their club will collect dues. You can turn them in directly, mail them in, turin it in through an online payment system (if your school allows), and make a drive thru were students can come and drop off money. These are all super good ideas, but you must choose the one that best fits your club. Of course if your club comes up with a different way to collect dues, you can always do that. The MUC opens October 1st and if you want to pay early bird you MUST turn in your money before November 1st. If you ever have any questions, concerns, or problems with dues, please email or text me. MUC OPENS OCT. 1ST EARLY BIRD DUE NOV.1ST
MUC presentation
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| YOF YOF APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!! YOF applications are now open, and it's time to start working towards a great application. If you haven't already, decide on a project to work on and complete through the year. Once you have a project think of fundraisers, meeting dates, etc for your project. This is what you will be asking money for, so make sure to be as detailed and organized as possible. The YOF application may be complicated at time, so take your time and be sure fill out the ENTIRE thing. The last day to submit YOF applications is October 15th at 11:59 EST. Make sure to get your application in before the due date and if you have any questions please email me
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| VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES In Person 1. Trash Bash 2. Food/clothing/toy drive 3. Care packages for kids or health officials. 4. Make mask 5. Tutor/mentor children 6. Snack Packs 7. Pen Pal System with Elderly Online Websites 1. Bemyeyes.com 2. Mealsonwheelsamerica.org 3. Adoptanursinghome.com 4. Dosomething.org 5. https://translatorswithoutborders.org/volun teer/ 6. https://www.zooniverse.org/get-involved
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SOCIAL DISTANICING| I know it's a part of everyone's routine by now but let's continue to keep yourself and others safe. When we go out and serve make sure to wear a mask, wear gloves, don't touch your face, and stay home if you feel sick. (I promise you there will be more service events after) With everyone returning to school in person, take extra precautions when you can't social distance, or when other situation arise. Make sure you mask is covering you mouth and nose for everyone's safety. Continue to advocate safe habits for everyone to see. Please stay safe and more ways you can fight through covid and serve as a club are headed your way.
Always be aware of the people around you and dont touch your face.
Be Smart about your decisions
Wear A Mask when you go out or when you cant social distance.
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| MAJOR EMPHASIS More than 10 million kids enter a children's hospital like Cook Children's Medical Center across North America every year. Contact your local CMN hospital and invite a representative to a club meeting to see how your club can help during these scary times.
Since the 1940s, Key Clubs have worked with March of Dimes to make a positive impact in the lives of babies everywhere. Help support moms throughout their pregnancy, even when everything doesn’t go according to plan. You can help by hosting service projects, raising funds, and educating communities about the crisis of preterm birth.
UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, to defend their rights, and to help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. They do so by communitybased services in primary health care, basic education, and safe water and sanitation. Visit the Unicef website to see how you can take action.
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SERVICE PARTNERS| Thirst Project hopes to educate the next generation by arming students with information about how they can be a part of social change, make a difference and encourage others to join in the effort. Landscape Structures (LSI) has joined Kiwanis International as a vision partner to bring play to communities across the globe. LSI is proud to provide high-quality commercial playground equipment and planning consultation services that reflect the high degree of integrity that Kiwanis clubs expect. Nickelodeon currently presents two major campaigns each year that encourage action in kids globally. Worldwide Day of Play reinforces Nickelodeon’s mission to make the world a more playful place by leading active, playful events across the country. Nickelodeon’s Get Dirty campaign seeks to educate kids, families and teachers about what they can do to help protect the planet in fun, mindful ways. The U.S. Army empowers tomorrow’s leaders by offering advanced schooling for today’s top careers. Not only that, programs like the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and March2Success.com allow students to go to college debt free and excel in the classroom with helpful academic resources. Up with People strives to develop a sense of social responsibility in their participants through hands on community service. Service projects are integrated into each city visited during the semester. By volunteering to meet the specific needs of each community, participants develop insight into how different cultures address social and political challenges. Squads Abroad is a 501c3 international development organization that provides Key Club members with affordable service opportunities to volunteer virtually from home or abroad to make a meaningful impact in underserved communities through Health, Education, STEM or Business focused programming.
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| CONTACT INFO. Governor Kareena Patel governor@tokeyclub.com
Secretary Vivian Thai secretary@tokeyclub.com
Tech Producer Alina Dam techproducer@tokeyclub.com Treasurer Raj Patel treasurer@tokeyclub.com Division 1 LTG Joanthan Perez ltg1@tokeyclub.com
Editor Katelyn Tran editor@tokeyclub.com Convention Liaision Kaitlyn Roehr cl@tokeyclub.com
Regional Advisor Melissa Greene region7@tokeyclub.com
District Administrator Kenyon Black Administrator@tokeyclub.com
Assistant Admin. Kelly Poland AAEvents@tokeyclub.com
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SOCIAL MEDIA| WEBSITES Division 1 T-O District Key Club International Instagram Division 1 T-O District Key Club International
Facebook T-O District Key Club International
REMINDÂ 101 Webmaster text: @towebs to 810-10 Editors text: @toeditors to 81010 Secretaries text: @tosecs to 81010 Treasurer's text @totreas to 81010 Everyone text @t-od1 to 81010 Everyone text @todistrict to 81010
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