KAUA’I HIGH SCHOOL Newsletter
Volume 3 | Issue 10
In This Issue: Introduction........................2 Editor’s Message Updates................................3 Division Newsletter—January ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
JANUARY 2017 Kaua’i High School|3577 Lala Road; Lihu’e, HI 96766
Past Events………….…….…4-6 Lights on Rice Parade Salvation Army Bell Ringing Festival of Lights Reminders...........................7 January Calendar Member of the Month Upcoming Events Contact Info.....................8-9
Division 22 Makai|Region 18|CNH District
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INTRODUCTION
EDITOR’S MESSAGE
HAPPY NEW YEAR! I hope you all had a memorable break and a warm welcome into 2017! As you begin to return to your typical routines, make sure that one of your resolutions is to continue making a positive impact on the community. The month of January doesn't only consist of weekly events; there are also major events such as Highway CleanUp and Conclave that you should attend. Once sign-up sheets are posted, strive to exceed the required 5 hours. This will show your commitment to service while benefitting you and others in the long run! In other news, this term is coming to a close; that means it's almost time for the selection of the 2017-2018 executive board. If you're considering running for an officer position, don't hesitate to let us know! Your current officers and advisors will be glad to help you learn the responsibilities you must fulfill. I am extremely proud of you Key Clubbers, for you have all touched people’s lives in some way. Let's start off this next semester right!
Charlene Tan
Newsletter Editor, Kaua’i High Key Club
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UPDATES
Makai Messenger JANUARY EDITION
Stay updated on the latest news for our division! READ THE DIVISION 22 MAKAI JANUARY NEWSLETTER HERE!
WEEKLY EVENTS Event/Location SUNDAY MONDAY
Regency at Puakea I Building (I-37)
+ FRIDAY
King K Key Kids
Was there a particular service project you enjoyed? If you are interested in submitting an article about an ongoing or upcoming event, text Charlene Tan at (808) 212-3398 for more details!
King Kaumuali’i Elementary School
Wilcox Key Kids Wilcox Elementary School Cafeteria
MONDAY + FRIDAY
ARE WELCOME!
Wilcox Memorial Hospital
Project Shine WEDNESDAY
Article Submissions
Wilcox Bingo
Afterschool Tutoring Mrs. Inouye’s Room (U-101)
By submitting an article, you can: Share your experiences with other Key Clubbers!
Get featured in our club’s newsletter (and possibly the Division 22 Makai newsletter) Meet a qualification for receiving recognition (Member Recognition Program)
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DECEMBER RECAP PHOTO CREDITS: KYLE MORDEN
P A S T EVENTS
Lights on Rice Parade December 2, 2016
On December 2nd, 2016, Kauai High School Key Club participated in the Lights on Rice Parade. Key Clubbers from Kapaa High School also participated. Around 4:30 PM, club members joined together at their designated spot in line for the parade. Since the parade didn't start until 6:00, our officers called for a Division Council Meeting, in which we discussed plans for future club activities. A little after 6:00, we began our walk. Wearing our Christmas lights, Santa hats, and reindeer antlers, we made our way down Rice Street. We marched side by side singing Christmas songs while passing out candy to the little kids. Although we ran out of candy halfway through the walk, we continued on. Lots of the people watching were very familiar with our program and seemed delighted to see us walk by. We also spotted many of our fellow classmates and teachers too. I felt proud to represent our club in the parade. As we neared the end of the parade, the crowd got larger and the cheering louder. We walked past the County Building and we were finished. Despite it only being the 2nd of December, the holiday spirit grew stronger. It was definitely something to remember.
Brandon Marcos
Member, Kaua’i High Key Club
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DECEMBER RECAP
Salvation Army Bell Ringing November 25 - December 22, 2016
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Salvation Army Bell Ringing is devoted to helping local families and people who are in need during the holiday season. Bell ringing is conducted in multiple locations all over the country with thousands of people devoting their time to help their community and others. On Kaua‘i, various community service groups and clubs not only spread the holiday joy, but also encouraged people to support others in need by giving any amount of money they desire. The event is highly community-interactive; it gives people a chance to interact with others throughout the community by caroling and simply saying, “Happy Holidays.” Being in Key Club gave me a chance to help the local community hand-on-hand. Singing holiday songs like Jingle Bell Rock and greeting people with some of my fellow peers for two hours made the experience fun and unforgettable. Overall, it was amazing to see the joy and happiness on everyone's faces. I never thought that giving up my Winter Break and weekend would be such a heartwarming and all-out worth it experience. PHOTO CREDITS: TIFFANY SAGUCIO & KYLE MORDEN
Jasmine Dela Cruz
Member, Kaua’i High Key Club
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DECEMBER RECAP
Festival of Lights
December 16-18 & 22-24, 2016
Marking its 20th year, Festival of Lights was a very memorable time for visitors and Key Club members. This event took place every weekend in December at the Historic County Building. For a personal experience, I greeted people and explained what the Festival of Lights was to first-time visitors. All decorations throughout the building were transformed from materials that people normally recycle or throw away such as used CDs, bubble wrap, cans, and plastic bottles—making this festival so special and incredible. One night, there were long lines of people waiting to enter and I managed the visitors entering to prevent overcrowding. I met thousands of amazing people along the way who complimented me and understood when I messed up my words. Other members explained what each tree was made out of, photographed people sitting with Santa Claus, and much more. Nevertheless, we all had to be independent and step out of our comfort zones by interacting with everyone. I would come to this event every year and highly recommend it to the rest of our members.
Alvin Calma
Sergeant-at-Arms, Kaua’i High Key Club
PHOTO CREDITS: KAYLIN KUKINO & AMY UEUNTEN
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REMINDERS
General Meeting Executive Meeting
MEMBER OF TH E MONTH
JAN 14
Service Project Miscellaneous
CONCLAVE
Mrs. Higashi’s room (D-22) 11:00 AM-4:00 PM
HIGHWAY CLEAN-UP
K-Mart Parking Lot 8:30-10:30 AM
JAN 21
Division Council Meeting (DCM):
TBA (AT NEXT GENERAL MEETING)
DCM Kiwanis
SATURDAY, Jan. 14 REQUIRED SERVICE HOURS (January): 5 HOURS
@ Conclave
SIGN-UP SHEETS ARE LOCATED IN MR. KAKUTANI’S ROOM (K-09)
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CONTACT INFO
E XE CU TI VE B O A R D
MADISON RAYNO
(808) 652-9902 President
DESTINY MORDEN
(808) 634-9704 SHARAE CUA
Secretary
For more info, contact your pod leaders!
(808) 651-6986 Vice President of Public Relations
ALVIN CALMA
(808) 635-8893 RENDLE MONES
Sergeant-atArms (SAA)
(808) 639-9564 Vice President of Service
GENEVA DELA CRUZ
(808) 652-9165 DEVEN KIMOTO
Treasurer
BAYLIE SAITO
(808) 281-4934 Vice President of Membership
(808) 639-2076 CHARLENE TAN
Historian
(808) 212-3398 Newsletter Editor
TIFFANY SAGUCIO
(808) 635-8514 Historian
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DIVISION T E A M
ALENETTE BALLESTEROS d22m.assistant@gmail.com
Division Assistant
CODY PINZON
KYLE MORDEN
d22m.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com
d22m.ne@gmail.com
Lieutenant Governor
Division Newsletter Editor
SUNNY SAKAI d22m.cnhkc.da@gmail.com
Division Assistant
SCOTT IWANAGA scotttiwanaga@gmail.com
Assistant Region Advisor
CHARLENE MASUHARA
REGION 18 ADVISORS
chmasuhara@gmail.com
Region Advisor
JOSHUA CHANG joshuamchang@gmail.com
Assistant Region Advisor
ZOI NAKAMURA d22m.tech@gmail.com
Division Tech Editor
COLE DIL-DESA
MAYA OSHIRO
d22m.fund@gmail.com
Fundraising Coordinator
d22m.kfam@gmail.com
KEILYNN AGUIAR
Kiwanis Family Coordinator
d22m.mr@gmail.com
DIVISION TASK
Member Recognition Coordinator
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CNH CyberKey: cnhkeyclub.org Key Club International: keyclub.org
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