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DIVISION 30 SOUTH May 2017 l Volume 21 Issue 1 Key Club International l Cali-Nev-Ha l Region

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A LETTER FROM YOUR

Bonjour D30 South, I'm Sara Jilani, and I'll be an upcoming senior at Loara High School. I cannot emphasize how honored I am for gaining this privilege of being your news editor for the 2017-2018 term. With dedication, I aspire to entertain you with aesthetically appealing newsletters throughout the year, and to acknowledge you of the valuable activities Key Club does to enhance its community, as well as recognize members who have shown valuable efforts towards this splendid organization! Throughout the newsletter, you will be able to additionally reflect upon past activities and highlights of this month.

I would also like to credit the 2016-2017 team for their commitment and success, as well as wish for ongoing success for the 2017-2018 term. Once again, thank you for this opportunity.

Love, Sara Jilani Division 30 South District News Editor

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A LETTER FROM YOUR

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To My Fellow Kiwanis Leaders, Hello, my name is Vivian Bui! I’m a current junior at Oxford Academy. First and foremost, I would like to express how honored I am to have been elected as the 2017-2018 Division 30 South Lieutenant Governor.

Starting off, although Oxford Academy has an extremely academic-focused atmosphere, I have always tried to be active in my community outside of school.

First of all, in Key Club, I currently serve as our home club secretary and as one of our division’s executive assistants. At school, I also serve as a board member in my school’s Art Club and Make-A-Wish Club and as an active member in HOSA and NHS. Outside of school, I participate as a Youth Board Director at Youth Leadership America, which is a non-profit organization that teaches business skills to high schoolers around Orange County. Throughout my high school career, these activities show my intense passion for serving our community; but amidst a hectic senior year, I will always remember that my first priority is to serve our Key Club members.

Over my three years in this club, I’ve had the honor of serving as a club historian, club secretary, and division executive assistant, all of which have taught me how each level in our division functions. Starting off as a club historian, I began my Key Club journey on appointed board. During this time, I made it my goal to attend as many service events as I could. And along the way, I fell head over heels for service. Next year, serving as secretary, I learned the foundation of my home club along with the strengths and weaknesses that I hope to address as Lieutenant Governor. Lastly, as an executive assis-tant, I learned the basics of working on a division level and how to communicate with members from all schools. From handling event registration to contacting presidents to finding DCM venues, I’ve witnessed firsthand what a Lieutenant Governor does. But more importantly, my experiences taught me that Key Club is more than merely accumulat-ing service hours; it’s a supportive community of diverse people from different walks of life.

Every service event, DCM, and Kiwanis meeting you go to is a step towards building a community that you are proud to be a part of. We are able to use our service to brighten up people’s days and lead each other toward change for the better. To say that Key Club has made an impact on my life is an understatement.

Key Club has given me so much--from service opportunities, to new friends, to more confidence. With my new perspective, innovative ideas, and strong work ethic, I will do my best to accomplish these goals as I serve our members with burning passion. Together, we can create a SUNNY legacy for Division 30 South!

I’m so proud to be able to serve Division 30 South for the 2017-2018. But even more so, I’m so excit-ed to work with you all. I really look forward to meeting you in person as well. With that, feel free to con-tact me at d30s.cnh.kc.ltg@gmail.com or call/text me at (714) 414-9991.

Yours in caring service.

Vivian Bui Division 30 South Lieutenant Governor

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Meet Your 2017-2018

Division Leadership Team

Executive Assistant

Dylan Daravong

Howdy D30S... I am more than ready to give this division my all and I look forward to getting to know all the members...

Whatever is needed at any time, I'll be there to help! I'm thrilled to be serving you... we'll reach new heights.

Sometimes I'm really goofy and sometimes I'm really serious. My friends tell me that I'm "one of a kind" ... I'm willing to try new things anyone would ask me and I suppose I just want to get along with other people and try what they like.

Executive Assistant

Anjika Morari Secretary Whenever I watch movies, there's a 90% chance I will cry.

I play tennis, piano and some PC games as well... I also have a fear of mushrooms.

Studio Ghibli Films are my favorite movies to watch.

Tracy Vu

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Tech Editor

Julianne Gamiao

I am a very easy to talk to kind a person who is always trying to make new friends. You will always see a smile on my face, even when things get hard. I love playing sports and I am on the soccer team. I am also addicted to... mostly action movies..

Service Projects

Carolina Velazquez Alcantar Service Projects

Helen Phan

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Hi I'm Julianne and currently a junior at Oxford Academy serving as the Division Tech Editor. Some random things about me is that I laugh a lot and I'm great at procrastinating! Feel free to say hi to me if you see me!

Since I love horses, I usually spend my Wednesday volunteering at a horse ranch, where volunteers help disabled kids ride horses... I love spending time with my family, from shopping to eating together. Also, I like to spend my free time also reading manga.

Historian I like taking lots of photos for whatever occasions, and I love Key Club because of the friendships it helps to form and it gives us something to bond over. And I will most likely cry at banquet.

Eric Nguyen

Historian Hello! :)) I will probably be the shyest and most awkward person you will meet, but once you get to know me I'm very talkative! I love dogs, children, Korean stationary, Korean dramas, smiling, laughing, and traveling.

Kayla Kim Historian

Bryant Nguyen

I am a hardworking person who tries to manage my time but does not work in the end... I do not have much hobbies unless gaming is a hobby.

Something that I like is the cheers that we learn because it makes up more motivating events.

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Member Recognition

Queena Hoang

I'm cheerful, sometimes lowenergy, friendly, and talkative. I love music!

My hobbies are eating, listening to music, and reading shoujo manga, and sometimes watch comedy shows or drama.

I love Krave, the cereal *extra chocolate edition*, photography, literature, dance, suns, graphic design, BABIES, and how could I forget the classic [talking about "how I feel."] I enjoy eating berries ALL berries, and volunteering

Fundraising

Monica Nguyen Fundraising

Myra Usmani 8

One day in eighth grade I Iwas walking in the hallways... seeing that bright yellow sign on my locker “Key Club new members informational meeting at the mar�... Although I was scared of attending, i set it aside and attended the meeting which was one of the best decisions of my life.

Member Relations

Dayton Ly

I am involved in the Model United Nations, and I am also active in the Indian culture club on campus which is known for its high energy, well choreographed dances and large contributions to charity through our annual culture show.

I'm an Aries and I like long walks on the beach, playing tennis, and spending time with friends and family.One thing I love about Key Club is the community that you're introduced to and all the different types of people that you meet especially how friendly these people are.

Spirit

Aashwit Nandhuri Spirit

Christine Kelly Salvador

I'm loud as heck, especially my laugh. Oh my, my laugh is something else like I can't tell whether it sounds like a witch or a cat dying -- it's somewhere in between HAHAHA I'm probably the most random person you'll ever meet.

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Spirit Spirit

Dave Sebastian Spirit A little bit about myself includes my strong passion for photography and art, my interest in the medical field, and my love for writing. I also really enjoy interacting with others and meeting new people.

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Leonel Contreras

I like memes and I am very indecisive! Some other things I like are: the environment, animals, math, sleeping, and volleyball! I'm also really excited for this term and I can't actually can't wait to serve it with you and everyone in DLT!! ;^)

MAY RECOGNITION GO SUNS!!!

Member of the Month

John Nguyen

Savanna

Officer of the Month

Elliot Kim (Historian)

John F. Kennedy

Secretary of the Month

Annie Nguyen

Western

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Shining Clubs May 2017

1st Whitney

2nd John F. Kennedy

3rd Magnolia

4th Oxford Academy

5th Loara

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Stepping to theÂ

PAST

"Hanging with old friends and saying "remember when"" - Tumblr

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APRIL DCM

throughout D30S. Although the

one of the most enjoyable

dragon tails game resulted in some

moments that I will forever

falls, the overall laughter created

cherish. I enjoyed seeing new faces

through it was worth it. I

enjoy key club as much as I do.

remember trying to catch up with

April DCM was the first DCM I've

the speed of our group, failing to

ever been to where there wasn't a

do so and falling, but still laughing

camera separating my vision from

my butt off. It was the first time

the real world and although being

I’ve played the game because I've

able to physically capture a bond is

April DCM was the first DCM of

always been really shy about

a wonderful opportunity, some

the term; in my opinion it was the

games but I really enjoyed it. Also,

things are not able to be caught on

best. The DCM really allowed for

it was really enjoyable seeing our

camera and only able to be felt in

people to bond and it became very

group work together and put our

person. April DCM was the first of

visible the physical connection

brains together during poncho to

many great moments of the 2017-

between strangers. Seeing the

think of last minute dances when

2018 term.

new DLT being put together really

ours got taken. Our group ended

made it all real. This was going to

up being one of the last two groups

be my last year of Key Club.

left and I remember dying of

Through the Sunny Olympics,

laughter when someone

different schools got paired up and

recommended for us to just do

new friendships were made

stretches as dance moves. It was

Helen Lam Vice President

Loara

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APRIL DCM

meeting began with the new

spirit stick to be passed

Sophia Herrera

Division Lieutenant

every DCM, club to club.

Governor, Vivian Bui, going

The schools were divided

over the usual agenda. The

into four teams and

most anticipated moment of

participated in various

all was the announcement of

challenges. Although John F.

the Division Leadership

Kennedy was fourth place, I

Donned in their most

Team. I am confident that

was still proud of our

extravagant outfits, schools

this team of promising and

teamwork and collaboration

across the division battled

ambitious members will

as a team. In the end, Los

during the April DCM:

make this term successful.

Alamitos rose to the top,

Sunshine Olympics. The

After the meeting was over,

winning the spirit stick and

competition was fierce, and

the Sunshine Olympics

the Sunshine Olympics!

many clubs flaunted both

began. In order to

their school and division

encourage friendly

spirit. Club members met up

competition between clubs,

at Modjeska Park, and theÂ

the LTG implemented aÂ

John F. Kennedy

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NIGHT NATION RUN Ethan Paguyo

Savanna The Night Nation Run is a new event titled the “First Running Music Festival.” The Night Nation is partnered with a charity called Stand Up To Cancer; so even though it was an event meant for fun, runners and volunteers knew that the event was also for a good cause. Though the most volunteers themselves did not get to experience the actual run, we still gained an interesting experience doing various tasks during the

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event. Volunteers helped move

talk a little more to Patrick Yang

supplies around the area, worked

and Elliot Kim from John F.

runner registration and

Kennedy High School! I had a

distributed various items such as

tiring but great experience at the

shirts, drawstring bags, light

Night Nation Run– it was for a

batons, light up shutter shades,

good cause, it was filled with fun,

glow sticks and others. A few of us

and a good substitute for my

volunteers were lucky to get to

school’s prom since I did not want

come to starting line of the run as

to pay for the dance! In fact, I got

well; here we basically helped

to dance briefly at the starting line

facilitate the party as runners

and a little during the after party

waited to be released, music

any way, and it was free! I was

blasted, and giant beach balls and

happy that the division was able to

light batons flew in the air.

participate at this event, I only

Afterwards, the coordinators were

wish more people were able to

nice enough to allow volunteers to

come.

take home a lot of the goodies provided to the runners while we helped clean up. Though I could have talked to more people, I had the chance to work alongside and

THOUGHTS ON THE NEW TERM Huda Saleh

Oxford Hello everyone! With DCON ending a couple of weeks ago, I am excited to say that the new Key Club term has officially started! It’s bitter-sweet to think about this being my last year in Key Club and my last year of high school. At the same time, I am glad that I get to spend my last year serving all of you and making some more new and memorable Key Club moments.

It’s so weird to think that three

16

years ago I was a freshman. I don’t

To any new board members, I want

know how these past three years

to congratulate you all for your

have flown by so quickly, but I do

hard work up to this point. I am

know that I am truly grateful for

pleasantly awaiting to see what

joining Key Club as a freshman.

great things you will accomplish

Honestly, I started off liking Key

this term! I am sure your

Club because it gave me an excuse

achievements will be spectacular!

to get out of the house more and

:) Now, to all members, new and

feel more productive. Plus, I truly

old, thank you for choosing to join

wanted to help people in my

us in our efforts to better the

community and Key Club provided

community. Without you all, our

me with the opportunities to do so.

impact would be little to none, so I

Now, as a junior, this club has

encourage you to continue serving

blessed me with leadership

and shining! Don’t forget that we

experiences that I definitely will

will still have events during the

not take for granted. It’s exciting

summer months and and of course

yet terrifying to know that I have a

when we come back to school in

responsibility to lead this club to a

the fall. Key Club is YEAR-

successful future, and I promise

ROUND!

that I will try my best to not let you

So, anyways, cheers to the new

all down.

term and the journey ahead!

Spotlight on Service May 2017

Project Eliminate http://www.cnhkeyclub.org/downloads/Projects/Spotlight%20on%20 Service/SOSP_Guide_05_1617.pdf

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A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE

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May -BookDCM Doctor Let's MAYke a Change

May 20th 2:30 PM - 5 PM JFK

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BEE UPDATED MAY 2017

6th

13th

OC Marathon

DLT Meeting

20th

Anaheim's Children Festival

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20th

Book Doctor

26th -28th

May BTC (LTG)

Contact Vivian Bui Lieutenant Governor d30s.cnh.kc.ltg@gmail.com Dylan Daravong Executive Assistant dylandaravong@gmail.com

Annika Morari Executive Assistant anjika.m.ca@gmail.com

Tracy Vu Division Secretary tracyvu15@gmail.com

Sara Jilani Division News Editor saraflara@gmail.com 21