D30S Vol 22, Issue 8 (January)

Key Club International | Cali-Nev-Ha | Region 3

DIVISI ON 30 SOUTH

the yellow pages VOLUME 22

ISSUE 8

COVER

DIVISION HIKE

JANUARY

Table of Contents 3 A LETTER FROM YOUR DNE A LETTER FROM YOUR LTG

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5 FALL RALLY SOUTH GET FIT FESTIVAL

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8 UCI MOBILE FOOD PANTRY 9 DECEMBER RECOGNITIONS 11 SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE 15 DLT SPECIAL 19 SAVE THE DATE + CALENDAR 21 CONTACT

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A LETTER FROM YOUR

division news editor Hello Suns!

Can you believe it’s already 2019? I can’t!

I hope everyone’s been enjoying their winter break; I know I sure am! Although I wasn’t very pleased with my first semester grades, I know that it’ll only motivate me to work even harder for second semester. The thought of college is also looming in my mind. Although I can’t wait to start a whole new chapter of my life, I also want these moments to last. I’ll miss Key Club when I leave for college, but it’ll always be in my heart.

It’s left such a great impact on me, after all. Anyways, what are your New Year’s Resolutions? Mine are to work even harder and stop procrastinating!

And as always, keep shining Suns!

- trinh tran 3

A LETTER FROM YOUR

lieutenant governor

What’s Poppin’ 30 South!

Happy New Year Suns!

I can't believe 9 months of the term has passed, thank you all so much for joining me in this journey. We have accomplished so much and reached new heights. However the term is NOT over! Let's make these last 3 months better than ever. Let's fund a well for the Thirst Project, continue serving hours upon hours, and make this term one to remember. As an elect, I promised to make this term out divisions height in spirit, service, and fundraising! I plan to make this goal come true. I love you all so much!!! See you at January DCM!

- anjika morari

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FALL RALLY SOUTH NOVEMBER 10, 2018 !! k c i t t s i r i p t s a h t ot We g

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Brittney Le || Oxford Academy Fall Rally South. The most anticipated Key Club event of the entire term. An event that gathers Key Clubbers from California, Nevada, and Hawaii. An event that is full of spirit and fun and a lot of colors.

After four years of being in Key Club, I finally went to Fall Rally South this year.

Since it was my first and final Fall Rally, I wasn’t really sure what to expect, but I knew that I’d have a lot of fun, whether it be meeting the other people, being spirited at the rally, or going on all of the roller coasters.

November 10, 2018. Division 30 South Key Clubbers met promptly at 5 AM, as the bus was set to leave at 5:30 AM. My day started cold, and the hoodie I wore did nothing to give my warmth.

Despite how chilly it was, that didn’t stop me from having fun! As soon as we arrived at Six Flags Magic Mountain, we waited for about another hour for the park to open and cross security. After finally crossing over into roller coaster heaven, my group and I started our journey and made our way to Twisted Colossus and Goliath, a beautifully exciting way to start our morning. Afterward, we had lunch and

made our way towards the next event: the spirit rally.

At our spirit session, we were up against massive groups of other divisions from our region. Thinking of last year and how close we came to the spirit stick, we did everything in our power to take the victory this year. And that we did. After days of practicing our cheers, we made each other proud. We all put in our best efforts, with the cheers memorized, and shouted to our heart’s content. Despite any hiccups, like when we accidentally cheered when Division 30 North wasn’t finished, our efforts proved worthy. Our beautiful cheers, loud screams, and big spirit paid off. We had finally won the spirit stick, after so many years.

Even though I didn’t get to ride as many roller coasters as I had liked or paid for, I still had more fun than I’d ever have imagined. November 10th will always hold a special place in my heart, as it was the day we snatched that spirit stick and showed everyone what we’re made of.

Being a senior, I couldn’t be prouder of our division and what we accomplished this term. Even though this is my last year in Key Club, it won’t be my last at Six Flags!

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Get Fit Festival

Isha Bhakta || John F. Kennedy It was a great experience to volunteer at the On November 6th, a member of each event because there were so many elated team lined up at the start line. The race began once the gun was shot into the air and children that were having so much fun, and everyone began their sprints. there were also many people who were There were many different types of enjoying the actual race and the booths from entertainments at the festival. the festivals’ sponsors.

There were bouncy castles Christine Nguyen, who [The staff’s] compassion for the children to play on attended the event, said "What I and even a few adults went towards the volunteers really liked about the Kaiser on as well. There were many truly made the Permanente Get Fit Festival was different booths from many that the staff and the people experience much more different stores. There was running it were super nice. Their enjoyable. also a food truck with compassion towards the delicious burritos and salads.

— Christine Nguyen volunteers truly made the Before the event started, there was a yoga experience much more enjoyable. This festival session and a breakfast area for the was pretty much ordinary. It was a marathon participants before they began their race. combined with a festival, so people could The main event was a marathon enjoy festivities after their run. A lot of the completed as a team while the course was volunteer staff were very encouraging and split up into many different parts. There was thoughtful towards volunteers, as they allowed walking, running, biking and many other us to have a very lenient lunch break while activities to get people to exercise and be they covered for us. Overall, I thought this healthier. event was genuinely thoughtful and wonderful

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Uci mobile food pantry

Karama Al-Ubidy || Loara The Food Pantry provides so much help for families in need of food in our community. It ensures that nobody in the community would sleep at night hungry, or struggle to feed their family. Doing this brings a smile to children’s faces when they’re given apples or watermelons-foods they may not usually have access to.

Foods are checked before being distributed to make sure it’s in good condition. Families who can’t lift heavy weight are provided with helpers to carry the food for

them. All sorts of volunteers from around the community help, such as college and high school students. We make sure no food is going to be wasted by giving more food to the people. If there is leftover food, volunteers may take it, or it's given to people who come back for more.

Each student earns 2.5 hours for attending and assisting. It’s a great way for the community to come together for a good deed. It also helps students learn about the importance and meaning behind volunteer work.

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DECEMBER

R E CO G N I T I O N S officer of the month

Shawn Nguyen JOHN F. KENNEDY

member of the month

Angel Estrella

SAVANNA

secretary of the month most funds raised most spirited 9

Megan Hur

WHITNEY

John F. Kennedy

Katella Key Club

SHINING CLUBS OF THE MONTH

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Whitney High School

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Oxford Academy

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Western High School

John F. Kennedy High School

Loara High School

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SPOTLIGHT ON

SERVICE

January is…

Children’s Mir

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january focus background Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals raise funds and awareness for 170 hospitals that provide 32 million treatments each year to kids across the U.S. and Canada.

Donations stay local to fund critical treatments and healthcare services, pediatric medical equipment, and charitable care. CMN’s various fundraising partners and programs support the non-profit’s mission to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible. All CMN contributions directly benefits hospitals purchasing up-todate equipment, training staff, conducting life-saving research, implementing outreach programs, and providing health care for children whose parents cannot afford to pay. Find a CMN Hospital near you and learn about the work they are doing in your community.

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Service Projects Non-Slip Socks Making non-slip socks is an easy to-do service project for clubs of any size.

These socks keep patients warm and safe while during their stay at the hospital. Using fun designs can also add color to patients’ white hospital gowns.

Step By Step Instructions: Materials: 1. Purchase the required materials for the event.

- Plain white 2. Give each member a pair of socks and a squeeze-bottle of socks fabric paint.

- Fabric paint 3. Have members place one sock on their non-dominant hand while decorating with the paint.

4. Encourage members to be creative with their designs!

5. Deliver the socks to your local CMN Hospital.

Toiletry Kits Many families with a child in the hospital come unprepared to spend the night. Assembling and donating toiletry kits will give families one less thing to think about during stressful situations.

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Shampoo/ conditioner Toothbrush & toothpaste Deodorant Comb Hairclips/ties

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Body wash/bar soap Lotion Shaving Cream Disposable razors Women’s sanitary items

Step By Step Instructions: 1. Collect items and monetary donations from your community for the kits. It is recommended that any bottled items should be travel size.

2. Create an assembly line to put each item into the kits.

3. Bring the kits to a CMN Hospital.

fundraiser Ideas Carnations for CMN Carnations and other flowers are great items to sell for just $1.

Encourage members to purchase a flower for someone that they care about, while donating the funds to the Children’s Miracle Network.

Materials:

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Flowers

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Flyers

1. Contact local florists to ask if they would be willing to donate any flowers for charity. Many would agree to donate or at least provide a discount.

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Cash box

2. Publicize the event to your school and community.

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Cards

3. Set up a booth and have your advisor present to watch the cash box.

4. Leave cards out for customers to write on and attach to each flower.

5. Count the amount of money

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Books and magazines New and unwrapped toys Soft baby dolls

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Action figures

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Bubbles

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Craft and bead kits

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UNO Cards

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Amazon, Target, or iTunes Gift Cards

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Non-toxic arts & crafts materials

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Baby rattles

New or slightly used clothes

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D L T

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What is your favo 14 Schools. 14 Presidents. And 29 Members of the Division Leadership Team. It’s crazy to think we 29 individuals are leading hundreds of Key Club members everyday at general meetings to service events. But we do it, and it while it may be a lot of tedious, tiring work, this is what we love to do, it’s our passion. Being a part of this team helps us connect with the same individuals who put in hours of their time to better their homes, schools, and communities while having fun as well. We all are unique and special in our own way, some of us are shy, extroverted, impulsive, happy, funny, and throughout Division events, we always have a good time whether it’s accusing each other during Mafia or taking videos of Anjika on snapchat. L-O-V-E I LOVE MY DLT :))

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orite part of DLT?

Cont. on next page

My favorite part of DLT would definitely be the aspect of being able to work with others. Having the opportunity to bond with individuals from different schools, and at the same time, serve the Division with them has honestly made me a more social person.

From the various bonding activities that we conduct during DLT meetings which range from eating snacks to taking videos of Anjika, being able to spend time with this amazing group has made my life a lot brighter. Overall, being given the opportunity to support everybody on DLT as one of the two EAs, has also helped me branch out to more people, and at the same time, build closer ties as I mentioned before.

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In my first year of Key Club, I grew to love the inspiring community and wanted to encourage others to join and do the same. After missing the board application for my home club, I applied for the division leadership team as suggested by my sister. Three years and three applications later, I finally got the position. I decided to apply for member recognition chair out of all the possible positions because I felt that recognizing people for their efforts is a KEY part of what makes Key Club so significant. Recognition does not only make the recipient’s day, but inspires them to do better.

I wanted to be a part of a valuable program that brings others happiness, pride, and spirit.

As Member Recognition chair, I get to know the hardest working, most spirited, and overall excellent Key Clubbers in our division. While only one person or one club gets chosen for the award, reading through all the recommendations reveals all of those who make our division the wonderfully active and inspirational way it is. And being on the division leadership team, I was able to connect with the division more overall. Although it’s only a couple months past half of the term, I’m excited to see the great accomplishments of and recognition for our division and hope for even greater accomplishments and new recognition for the the next term!

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INFO CENTER Division Goals: ✦ Serve 30,000 hours ✦

Raised $7,006 For PTP

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Served 1879 hours in November

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Raise $12,000 for Thirst Project ✦

Fund a Well!

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SAVE THE DATE January DCM | Conclave January 12 | Location TBA

LOOK FORWARD TO Division Ice Skating Social Division/Region Hike Division Judging Committee Meet-Up 19

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ANJIKA MORARI lieutenant governor

d30s.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com

VICKY LAM

executive assistant vicky.lam848@gmail.com

LEONEL CONTRERAS executive assistant

leonelcontreras081@gmail.com

KAYLA KIM

division secretary kaylalamirae@gmail.com

TRINH TRAN

division news editor d30s.cnhkc.dne@gmail.com

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JIMIN LEE

VINA NGUYEN

cypress || president

oxford || president

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GLORIA SUNGMIN CHANG jfk || president

CAILEY REMBERT rosary || president

sungminxchang@gmail.com cailey.rembert@rosaryroyals.org

VIVIAN DINH

MICHELLE NGUYEN

viviandinh01@gmail.com

mnttmw@gmail.com

BERNADIN BERNADINO

JOSHUA GARCIA

dbernardino321@gmail.com

garciajoshuaj02@gmail.com

MATTHEW SEGUI

ALI AL-SALEEM

katella || president

loara || president

los alamitos || president

savanna || president

whitney || president

western || president

matthewsegui2002@gmail.com ali_alsaleem02@yahoo.com

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MATTHEW MARTINEZ

trxmm.le@gmail.com

matthew.martinez@servitehs.org

magnolia || president

servite || president

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