MARCH 2021
DIVISION 1 THE OFFICIAL MARCH NEWSLETTER OF
REGION 7 Issue 1 Volume 12
REGION 7 DIVISION 1 OF THE TEXAS OKLAHOMA KEY CLUB DISTRICT CREATED BY LTG JONATHAN PEREZ
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LETTER
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GOALS
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UPDATES
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PROJECTS
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REPORTING ELECTIONS
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CONTEST
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AWARDS
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16 - VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
17 - COVID SAFETY
18 - MAJOR EMPHASIS
19 - SERVICE PARTNERS
20 - CONVENTION
22 - CONTACT INFORMATION
23 - SOCIAL MEDIA AND LINKS
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LETTER
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Hello Division 1! I can't believe that this is the last 2020 - 2021 newsletter I will make. It is so sad to think that many of you will be graduating soon, but I am so excited for all of you. Even though this is the last newsletter I will send out for the 20-21 term I will continue to be here at your side. If you need anything please let me know. As for the business side of things we will continue to work on elections and overall prepare for LEDCON and the 21-22 term. Please don't forget to register for LEDCON on the T-O Key Club page. (more info. on pg. 20) It is also important that you work towards electing your new club board before the end of this year. If you need any help please reach out. More information about elections is on pg 12. I hope to see yall soon wherever it may be. If you need anything pleas reach out to me and I will be glad to help.
Yours in friendship and service, Jonathan Perez Lieutenat Governor of Division 1
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GOALS
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ACCOMPLISHMENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - HAD A DCM - HAD A SOCIAL - HAD A PCM - HAD 60% OF CLUBS REPORT - MAKE SURE CLUBS HAVE ELECTIONS - HAD MONTHLY CALLS AND OR ADVISORS
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GOALS: - VISIT 2 CLUBS - HAVE A DCM & PCM - HAVE A SOCIAL - HAVE A SERVICE EVENT - HAVE 80% OF CLUBS REPORT - HAVE MONTHLY CALLS WITH PRESIDENT'S OR ADVISORS
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UPDATES
REPORTING - Last month we had 6 out of 10 clubs report! Please make sure to check in on secretaries and editors and see how their responsibilities are coming along. - It is super important to report this Month!! Make sure to show your incoming secretaries how to report, so they can begin learning. Feel free to contact me if you need any help!! DUES The MUC and DUES are now closed. If you did not turn in your dues, let me know immediately. Other information - Remember to contact me for a club visit. - Please be sure to read my email and complete any tasks that I have asked for.
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UPDATES
DUE DATES: Monthly reports, ARTICLES, and newsletters are DUE on the 5th Registration for LEDCON closes April 15th April 1, 2021 – Registration forms due for Oratory, Essay, Talent, Quiz Bowl and Theme April 15, 2021 – Final Registration for LEDCON closes. April 17, 2021 – LEDCON goes live! April 18, 2021 – Scholarships announced DCM
LEDCON
The April DCM will be April 25th at 6:00 pm. More reminders and emails will be sent out! Zoom information is down below. Meeting id: 862 5926 7916 Passcode: D1
The 72nd T-O LEDCON will be held April 17th!! Please read page 20 and go to the T-O webpage to learn more about this year's convention. I hope to see yall there!!
SOCIAL
PCM
The social for April is still to be determined. As soon as I know I will send out emails and reminders.
We will not have a PCM for the month of April! Have fun and relax, but be sure to attend our DCM.
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PROJECTS
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. 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.
BAGS OF HOPE LEDCON The Governors Project is an amazing opportunity to get SOCIAL involved in the district, show support, and make an 72nd but T-Oyou LEDCON will impact. There are many way'sThe to serve, can also Thetry social for Aprilwith is still to Linus, be CASA, held April Please partnering Project One17th!! Simple be determined. soon Children’s as read page 20 and goto to the Wish, UnitedAsStates Bureau, Foster Care I know I will send out Children’sT-O webpage to learn more Success, DePelchin Center, and more. More emails reminders. about this year's convention. infoand HERE. I hope to see yall there!!
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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
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
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.
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CLUB
CHECKLIST
Submit Monthly Report Update Website/Social media Prepare fo LEDCON Have monthly meetings and Contact LTG for Club Visit Host Service Events Participate in Divisional and District projects and events.
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REPORTING For the month of DECEMBER we had a total of 6/10 club report!! That is a low number for our division. Please make sure you are reporting, submitting newsletters, turning in articles, and completing the task of the month. Down below are some tips to get extra points when you report, or turn in any articles, newsletters, etc. I will also link some resources for secretaries and editors. Please make sure to fill it pout correctly and message me if you need help. Turn reports in before the 5th for extra points Complete monthly task Complete monthly articles Turn in your newsletters After you receive your scores for each submission, ask for feedback Resources Tasks of the Month November Article Prompts Secretary Resources Editor Resources
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ELECTIONS
As the end of the year approaches I need each club make sure they are completing elections. Some tips and things to remember for elections are down below. If you need help running elections or setting them up please reach out and i will do my best to help you. When your club is done with elections please be sure that each incoming officer fill out THIS form. This is super important for me, so I can have a great start of the year with each of your clubs. This is also vital so that clubs stay in the loop of what is going on and how they can stay active during the summer. Hold an interest meeting to see who might run in your club elections Explain the process to each member and share your responsibilities as an officer Hold elections sometime in February or March for a better and smoother transition If you have any questions please email me Once your club has completed elections make sure all incoming officers fill out THIS form.
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CONTEST
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AWARDS
LEDCON is quickly approaching and so are the contest and awards due dates. I encourage all clubs and officers to participate in the awards available to you. If you need anything please let me know and I will do my best to help you. I have also attached resources, links, and dates that will help you along the way. DUE DATES: April 1, 2021 – Registration forms due for Oratory, Essay, Talent, Quiz Bowl and Theme April 15, 2021 – Final Registration for LEDCON closes. April 17, 2021 – LEDCON goes live! April 18, 2021 – Scholarships announced. LINKS: Contest submission instructions Online award entry links LEDCON resource package
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VOLUNTEERING 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. HTTPS://FREERICE.COM/ 3. MEALSONWHEELSAMERICA.ORG 4. ADOPTANURSINGHOME.COM 5. DOSOMETHING.ORG 6. HTTPS://TRANSLATORSWITHOUTBORDERS.ORG/VO LUNTEER/ 7. HTTPS://WWW.ZOONIVERSE.ORG/GET-INVOLVED *CAN BE GREAT FOR THE COLD WEATHER
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COVID
SAFETY
Wash your hands frequently Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth Cover your cough using the bend of your elbow or a tissue Avoid crowded places and close contact with anyone that has fever or cough
Stay at home if you feel unwell If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early — but call first
Get information from trusted sources
SOURCE: WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION
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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.
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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 community-based services in primary health care, basic education, and safe water and sanitation. Visit the Unicef website to see how you can take action.
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 P 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 under-served communities through Health, Education, STEM or Business focused programming.
SERVICE ARTNERS
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LEDCON
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LEDCON WILL BE VIRTUAL!! I am super excited to announce that LEDCON will be virtual. While we know it's not in person, like everyone wanted. This is a much safer option that is nearly the same. We will still have elections, awards, forums, and welcoming activities. Some things that each of you should know and share are down below. Registration to attend is free, however if you would like any of the "Bling Giveaways" it will cost $10 Registration may be done individually or by one person by clicking HERE. Faculty Advisors must register the Delegates to the House of Delegates. The form is found HERE. LEDCON Resource Package is found HERE Applications and information on Key Club Scholarship can be found HERE Due Dates: March 15, 2021 – Registration ends for those ordering LEDCON “Bling”. April 1, 2021 – Registration forms due for Oratory, Essay, Talent, Quiz Bowl and Theme April 15, 2021 – Final Registration for LEDCON closes. April 17, 2021 – LEDCON goes live! April 18, 2021 – Scholarships announced.
ICON
THE 2021 KEY CLUB CONVENTION IS CANCELED On March 15, the Key Club International Board unanimously recommended canceling the convention because health and travel restrictions made gathering at Walt Disney World Resort® inadvisable and impractical. The KYP Board made its decision on March 18, 2021. “These decisions are never easy,” said Paul Palazzolo, 2020-21 Kiwanis Youth Programs Board chair. “We understand our student leaders were planning to enjoy fellowship and education in person. Key Club International is currently planning another online Key Club Summer Leadership Conference where more students from around the world can enjoy meeting each other and learning together.” The 2022 Key Club Convention is scheduled for July 6-10 in Washington, D.C. Check the convention website for updates in October. Registration is scheduled to open in March 2022.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Governor Kareena Patel governor@tokeyclub.com Tech Producer Alina Dam techproducer@tokeyclub.com Treasurer Raj Patel treasurer@tokeyclub.com Division 1 LTG Joanthan Perez ltg1@tokeyclub.com District Administrator Kenyon Black Administrator@tokeyclub.com
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Secretary Vivian Thai secretary@tokeyclub.com Editor Katelyn Tran editor@tokeyclub.com Convention Liaision Kaitlyn Roehr cl@tokeyclub.com Regional Advisor Melissa Greene region7@tokeyclub.com Assistant Admin. Kelly Poland AAEvents@tokeyclub.com
SOCIAL
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LINKS 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
REMIND 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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