Division 30 South || October Newsletter by Division 30 South

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

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VOLUME 19 ISSUE 5

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COVER AUGUST DCM

OCTOBER

04 a letter from Your DNE 05 a letter from YOUR LTG 06 RECOGNITION 08 WHAT IS...? 10 BLAST FROM THE PAST 18 SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE 24 A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE 30 BEE UPDATED 32 CONTACT

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A LETTER FROM YOUR dne Hi suns!

If this is your first time reading this newsletter, hello and welcome to Key Club! We’ve all officially been in school for more than a month now. As we settle in and get into the flow of things, make it a habit to serve with Key Club. In this newsletter, you’ll find information on Fall Rally, which is an amazing event to attend if you want to meet Key Clubbers from all around California-Nevada-Hawaii and experience what Key Club’s all about. If you’re new or just want to refresh your memory on what Key Club is, you can find that here, too. Finally, get updated on upcoming events and find recaps on past events with articles! If you would like to submit an article for a chance to be featured, make sure to email me. (Contact info on page 28) This is only the beginning of another amazing school year so make this year amazing, suns!

Y jenny chung Division 30 South News Editor

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A LETTER FROM YOUR ltg Hello Division 30 South!

This is officially the first month that school is back for everyone and we are starting off so amazingly! We have been able to serve 16,000 hours since the beginning of the term and it wouldn’t have been possible without your efforts to continue serving. Now that school is starting and getting on a roll, that doesn’t mean you can slack on volunteering! Key Club is constantly happening and I know that we are going to get busy with school but that doesn’t mean you can never come back. We will always be here for you whenever you need the support. We will always be here to make sure that you have fun throughout your stressful weeks of school. We will always be here to make sure that you feel appreciated. We will be here to be your friend. Even though there was the mishap of events on September 19th, I hope that you all will have it in you to forgive me. I will make it up to you all soon! Remember our goal of 30,000 hours? We are officially past the half way point and we are only half way through our term! Suns without your service and dedication to the community, we wouldn’t have been able to do as well as we have done. Thank you Division 30 South for such an amazing term so far and giving me the opportunity to serve alongside you all. You all have made me happier than I have ever been in my life and I know that each step of the way, we are going to make a legacy. The legacy where it’s not about me. Not about you. It’s about all of us working together. Coming together as one ohana to do service. Thank you Division 30 South and please keep up the amazing service. Until next time Suns!

shinin’ in service, john hoang Division 30 South Lieutenant Governor

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what is?key club builder’s club AMY LEE|| WHITNEY Builder’s Club is a middle school community service club created by KIWANIS International. It’s the younger version of Key Club, as Circle K is the older version. Unlike many high schools, Whitney High School is a high school that has a junior high section. Potentially, you could be spending 6 years at Whitney High School. With this advantage, Whitney High School is directly in contact with our Builder’s Club; however, our Builder’s Club isn’t as successful as our Key Club. It needs help and lot of hard work! This year, I will be contributing as the student advisor for our Builder’s Club. Just from the last year, many things have been improved, ranging from more events to more members especially since Builder’s Club had been disbanded the year before. This year, I really hope in increase the members that participate and volunteer in events, as well as an increase in events for them to participate in. I strive to, not hold back the Builder’s Club Cabinet, but instead push them forward and be capable of helping them fulfill their own goals.

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IRIS XU|| WHITNEY Over the course of this year, many friends and people have asked me “What is Key Club all about?” or “What makes Key Club different?” In fact, I recall asking this year’s cabinet applicants those exact questions. While I enjoyed hearing their responses, it also made me think what makes Key Club stand out to me? In short: leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness. In Key Club, every single member has an opportunity has a chance to demonstrate and practice his/her leadership abilities whether it’s teaching others the ropes, chairing an event, or running/applying for school/ division/district/international position. Members are the top of the Key Club hierarchy which means that they have the ability to take initiative and active leadership roles. Through Key Club, I think if someone truly gets into it, he/ she will inevitably come out as a different, and hopefully, better person because this club can mold your personal values and morals. I think personally, it has made me more aware of issues and I’ve learned some professional and social skills. It not only taught me to care, but also HOW to care. Key Club taught me that charity doesn’t just end at donating items/money and that we could take a step further by showing through words and interaction that we care about those around us. Unlike some other service organizations, Key Club includes all members and there is absolutely no requirement to join. Unlike other clubs, people can join as members at literally any time throughout their high school years. I think inclusiveness is the part I love most about it because anyone can, and everyone should join Key Club. Although it may not seem like your scene to “put some booty in it” or chant some other seemingly-silly cheer, I promise that it will grow on you and you will learn to love the amazing ohana that is Key Club. There are tons of things I would have never known, places I would have never been, people I would have never met, and experiences I would have never experienced if it hadn’t been for Key Club. It is definitely much more than just a club to accumulate service hours and on the other hand, it is much more than just a club to fraternize and engage in social activities. In fact, I think it’s the perfect combination of both and much more.

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CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL Circle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world. With more than 13,770 members in 17 nations, CKI is making a positive impact on the world every day. Circle K clubs are organized and sponsored by a Kiwanis club on a college or university campus. CKI is a self-governing organization and elects its own officers, conducts its own meetings, and determines its own service activities. CKI blends community service and leadership training with the opportunity to meet other college students around the world. Projects such as the Six Cents Initiative, CKI’s International fundraiser that aims to provide water to the 2.2 billion children worldwide who lack safe drinking water, bring CKI members together to make a difference in the world.

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KRISTINA THEAM|| WHITNEY By definition, Key Club is the oldest and largest service leadership organization for teens with a goal of making a difference in their communities and the world by organizing a variety of service projects such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing, and organizing food drives. However, many Key Clubbers tend to overlook the fact that Key Club is a volunteer organization that is part of something MUCH bigger—Kiwanis. You can think of Kiwanis as the adult version of Key Club because that’s basically what it is. Kiwanis Clubs act like Key Club’s parents in a way; members of Kiwanis Clubs always check into their local Key Clubs to make sure everything runs smoothly. In a Kiwanis Club, adults volunteer at events, much like Key Club does. d i v i s i o n 3 0 s o u t h O C TO B E R 2 0 1 5

BLAST FROM THE past

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ORANGE COUNTY food bank

SOPHIA VERDIDA|| LOARA

Over summer we had the opportunity to volunteer at my favorite service event, the OC Food Bank. This particular food bank provides food for low-income senior citizens. To understand the importance of packing boxes the advisor, Andre, has us imagine that our elderly family members were the ones receiving the food, so we are able to comprehend how much it would mean to them because they have a hard time providing shelter and medicine for themselves, let alone a maintaining a sustainable diet. This encouraged me a lot because the majority of the time we volunteer we don’t realize how much good we are doing to the community and, more often than not, forgetting the purpose of serving. Admittedly, when I first came in I was intimidated, because the warehouse was a very different setting from the usual marathon or festival that I was accustomed to. During the time we volunteered there was music playing and the place was loud with the multiple amount of volunteer groups there conversing. As I looked around I noticed that there were tiny children around, and no they weren’t just sitting, they were actually working and had enthusiasm to help; this surprised me and gave me inspiration to work harder. This place always gives me a positive vibe, maybe it’s due to the motivation of having to work really hard (something I don’t always have during service events) or because of the amount of people that are happy just being there. The two hours spent on laboriously tapping boxes together and breaking them apart was well worth our sweat and (happy) tears when we were informed by them that over a thousand people would receive food this month just from our session alone. After the measly two hours were over I felt tired, but I had got a lot of selfsatisfaction in that I was being useful to people who needed it. This event made me understand that even the little amount many people give will mean a great deal to someone.

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AUGUST DCM;

Scavenger

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ISABELLE LEE || WHITNEY

store to mark off each scavenger hunt On the morning of August 22nd, many item, our group was also able to bond D30S & D30N Key Clubbers woke up and collaborate as a team to find the to attend August DCM which was the most efficient way to finish the rest of annual Downtown Disney Scavenger the items on the list. It was definitely a Hunt. It was one of the many DCMs fun adventure with my group as we that we are able to bond with another were able to take pictures quickly and division. As we made our way toward rush off to the next store and also have Downtown Disney, D30S Key Clubbers a fun time. As we rushed into Sephora, walked toward the DCM meeting place our group had fun putting up makeup where LTG John told us updates about on one of the guys in our group and Key Club and new division events that definitely was one of the highlights of were to come in the following month! the DCM itself. As our group finished off the remaining items, we During the DCM, LTG August DCM quickly walked back to John updated the D30S was definitely the DCM meeting place members updates that occurred internationally, a highlight of to show that we finished such as the fact that my summer as the list of items given to us. While we waited Key Club passed over I was able to for the other groups to $100 million of donations meet so many come, our group took toward Project Eliminatenew people in pictures together and we only $10 million left of our my group while definitely bonded as a goal, while also telling us district and division also completing group and had a fun time meeting each other! updates which included a scavenger After August DCM, our many new events and a hunt!” club was able to bond new project for our next with our members as we DCM. After DCM, we were able to play ate at Earl’s Sandwiches and also went hug-a-bear to find our new groups that to Jamba Juice and the Disney store to would be the people in our scavenger spend time with each other and have hunt group. As we began to do the a fun time before we all went home scavenger hunt, our group quickly took to do other things. August DCM was pictures with adult chaperones and the definitely a highlight of my summer as I LTG before heading off to Sephora for was able to meet so many new people the girlfriend does boyfriend’s makeup in my group while also completing a tag, which was one of the most fun scavenger hunt!

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orange county japan fair VIVIAN BUI || OXFORD ACADEMY The 6th Annual Japan Fair took place at the OC Fairgrounds this year, exposing attendees to the vast and diverse culture of Japan through arts, music, and most importantly, food. At the festival, both volunteers and attendees received the opportunity to experience a variety of cultural exhibits, live entertainment, folk dances, exotic fashion, and authentic food from Japanese culture. Volunteers from both Western and Oxford Academy Key Club worked at a variety of different jobs throughout the event. Some were stationed at the entrance and charged with collecting tickets, interacting firsthand with the staff and attendees, while some manned the activities table, handing out prizes for the shooting booth. On the other hand, a majority of volunteers worked at the food booths for the larger

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part of their shifts. Personally, I worked at the food booth where we met and worked alongside people from foreign cultures. From this opportunity, we had the chance to interact with people our age from Japan, which to me was really cool because we learned a lot about their story and culture from small talk. The workers were exuberant to learn from our culture and vice versa, providing an eye-opening experience for both volunteers and the workers! Not going to lie, I was actually really happy to see such a large number of volunteers showing up the event. It touched my heart to see such dedicated volunteers working their shifts :’) Also, to all of you freshmen possibly reading this article, I HIGHLY encourage you to volunteer because these events create irreplaceable memories.

we learned a lot about their story and culture.”

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orange county 5K & fun run RANDALL BELYEA|| WESTERN Every year, thousands are drawn to the Orange County Fair. Also popular though, is the OC Fair 5k and Fun Run just before the fair! The race was held on Sunday, August 9, and volunteers were expected at 4:30am. This was pretty early, and it was still pretty dark out, but I didn’t mind. I hadn’t slept at all, but I’m used to that from homework (what is sleep?). For those who weren’t quite as awake yet though, the atmosphere of the event was very upbeat, and there was a lot to do, so they woke up relatively quickly! When I first got there, I was stationed at the Day-Of Registration booth. I got to volunteer with other Western Key Clubbers, and saw people I recognized from other clubs across the way at the Pre-Registration booth. The tent I was at also doubled as the questions and technology center. We set up laptops and learned how to register runners before the event started. Once they came in for registration though, it was pretty hectic. A lot of people had questions we didn’t know how to answer, or were difficult to work with, and the process seemed to go on for quite a while. We had an advisor around to help us though, so we managed just fine! Once the race actually started, registration was obviously

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closed. At this point, we began to take everything down and put all evidence of registration back into the cars we unloaded things from. Cleaning up was pretty easy, and it was fun to talk while we worked. As runners started finishing the race, we were stationed to stand after the finish line, offering water to the participants as they finished. Most of them were very grateful to have water, and we were handing out water bottles pretty consistently, and this is where the group I was with stayed the rest of the event. I was pulled out of the water line individually, and asked to help as a runner for results. So, I would walk from the technology booth where results were printed to the main event area, where I would help post the results. I walked back and forth through the fairgrounds several times doing this, and it was hard to fight through traffic, but it was great being able to talk with the adults in charge, I was able to learn a lot about them and the event because of it. Overall, this event was amazing! Even after having stayed up for about 30 hours, I was pumped up from everyone around me, and had a great time helping out. If I can, I think it’d be a fun event to try again

I was pumped up from everyone around me, and had a great time helping out.

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SPOTLIGHT on

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octoberUNICEF MEET OUR NATIO 18

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A proud participant in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF since 1994, Key Club has raised more than US$7 million for child survival and development programs around the world

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october is “UNICEF”

Scare up some funds and fun this Halloween by participating in Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. It’s a great opportunity to collect donations instead of candy or to bring club members together for a fabulous event or party. All money collected by Kiwanis-family members through Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF will once again support The Eliminate Project and help save moms and babies from maternal and neonatal tetanus.

WHAT YOUR MONEY CAN BUY

days of food for $5 Five a malnourished Child clean, $15 Asafeyear'swaterworthfor ofa child

$30 Measles protection $400 20

for 100 kids A pump to give an entire village clean water

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ORDER BOXES HERE! https://store.kiwanis.org/ Product/Trick-or-Treatfor-UNICEF-KI92014-2696. htm#sthash.gdpJXAZn. OZIDU5X4.dpbs

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donations

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Collect Donations while Trick or Treating. While going house-to-house in your quest for sweets, collect funds for The Eliminate Project. If your school has vending machines, tape Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF boxes near the change dispenser. Encourage anyone buying snacks from the vending machines to drop in some of their spare change. Ask teachers if they’ll keep one of the orange boxes in their classrooms and spread the word to their students.

HALLOWEEN GRAMS

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Set up a booth during lunch where students and faculty can pay US$2 to send a small bag of candy and a note or message to someone else in your school. Club members then deliver the bags of candy and notes to recipients on Halloween. In addition to the sender’s message, include information about The Eliminate Project.

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Cast your vote. Ask area farmers and pumpkin patch proprietors to donate pumpkins for a decorating event. Set aside time during a club meeting for each member to decorate one of the pumpkins. Ask if you can set up a display at the pumpkin patch or at a local library or business. For built-in crowds and publicity, partner with an apple orchard that hosts pumpkin patch activities. Have people vote for their favorite design by putting money in a Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF collection box. The pumpkin with the most donations wins!

MONEY GOES TO

Once you’ve collected all of your donations, send a check or money order (made payable to the Kiwanis International Foundation) and your completed gift form to: The Eliminate Project: Campaign Office Kiwanis International Foundation P.O. Box 6457 - Dept #286 Indianapolis, IN 46206 USA ATTN: Trick-or-Treat Be sure to write your club name or club number on the memo line of the check. INFO: http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/theELIMINATEproject/SLP/TrickortreatforUNICEF.aspx d i v i s i o n 3 0 s o u t h O C TO B E R 2 0 1 5

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or the past 65 years, kids who Trick-orTreat for UNICEF have made a difference in the lives of children in need. Through this experience, children discover their power to have a lasting impact on the world. It’s the power of global citizenship. The annual tradition of Kids Helping Kids® by collecting donations, big and small, has raised more than $175 million since 1950.

These donations allow UNICEF to save and protect children who struggle to survive and thrive, with programs that provide health care, clean water, education and emergency relief. They support the UNICEF nutrition program that provides children like Nang Bak (right) with the nutrients she needs to grow.

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Eleven-month-old Nang Bak doesn’t get enough to eat at home. Her family meals consist mainly of rice. Without enough nutrients, she became sick. A special peanut paste helped Nang Bak get healthy again. The paste is rich in protein and packed with vitamins.

Your donations go a long way to help the kids who need it most! Use the price points below to help set your fundraising goal.

$15

$5 Five days of food for a malnourished child

$30

A year's worth of clean, safe water for a child

$100

$400 A pump to give an entire village clean water

NATIONAL PARTNERS!

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Malaria protection for 100 kids

Measles protection for 100 kids

A LOOK INTO THE future

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OCTOBER DCM

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10TH ANNIVERSARY CHAPMAN UNVERISITY TOYOTA OF ORANGE 5K october 3rd @ chapman university 6 am - 10:30 am

OCTOBER DCM REGION TRAINING CONFERENCE october 10th @ bolsa grande high school 11 AM – 5 PM

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D30S HALLOWEEN MOVIE/ SPIRIT NIGHT october 17th @ TBD 3 pm - 7 pm

ROC RACE

november 7th @ irvine meadows amphitheatre 6 am - 11 am, 10 am - 3 pm, 2 pm - 7 pm

FALL RALLY

november 14th pickup @ savanna high 6:30 am

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O C T O S M T W 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 18 19 20 2 25 26 27 2 CYPRESS KIWANIS MEETING

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O B E R W TH F S 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 4 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 LA PALMA & GREATER ANAHEIM KIWANIS MEETING

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CONTACT JOHN HOANG lieutenant governor

d30s.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com KELLY TRAN executive assistant kellytran414@yahoo.com

KRISTYN BYRD executive assistant kbyrd@rosaryroyals.org

ANH MAC division secretary itslittlemac@gmail.com

JENNY CHUNG division news editor d30s.cnhkc.dne@gmail.com REGION ADVISORS: MR.BARRY fbarry642@aol.com || MRS.PONG epong119@aol.com www.facebook.com/groups/ division30southkeyclubs/

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