THE KEY TO PNW August 2012 Issue
On the cover Pacific Northwest @International Convention 2012
YOU ARE THE KEY www.Facebook.com/pnwkeyclub
Website: www.pnwkeyclub.org
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE? Key Club Info ....................... 2 A word from the Gov ......... 3 2012-13 Exec Board............ 4 2012-13 Intl Board ............... 5 Project Educate .................. 6-9
Motto
Club President Duties ......... 10-11
Caring–Our Way of Life Pledge
Club VP Duties .................... 12-13
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
CMN...................................... 14 The Eliminate Project ......... 15 Contact................................ 16
Core values
THEY’RE HERE FOR YOU! MEMBERSHIP SPECIALIST Zhakaysha Garrett zgarret.keyclub@gmail.com
for club resources, membership growth, general questions, club chartering, and more
The core values of Key Club International are:
leadership
character building
caring
inclusiveness
Mission statement Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST Levi Lewandowski Levilew2@gmail.com
for questions regarding Lt. Governors, club leadership, district leadership, etc. 2
A word from
The Governor To our club presidents and vice presidents, Congratulations on becoming leaders of your clubs, I was once one too! But before becoming a club president, I was the Vice-President of the Key Club of Mona High School in Kingston, Jamaica (Jamaica District’s Division 2). After moving to the United States, I was enrolled at Grant High School in Portland, Oregon. My new school had no Key Club, but I did something that changed my life forever. I started one. Who would believe that after speaking with my school’s Vice Principal and having discussions with the Kiwanis Club of Portland, I would later become the Lieutenant Governor of Division 62, and a year later the Pacific Northwest District Governor? The impact you make as club leaders is much more important than anything I’m able to do. It’s club presidents and vice presidents like you (at the local level) that build this organization. Without you, Key Club International would not exist in 30 nations with a growing 262,000 membership. You are the truly the keys, Giovanni. 3
2012-2013
Executive Board
DISTRICT GOVERNOR Giovanni McKenzie
DISTRICT SECRETARY Kelsie Hoppes
COMMUNICATIONS
DISTRICT TREASURER Kenneth Lam
DISTRICT EDITOR Bassel Hamieh
Executive Assistant Macy Mulholland
Communications Director Julia Szeto Deputy Communications Director Wyatt Fisher
MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Membership Specialist Zhakaysha Garrett
CONVENTION Convention Chair Andy Nguyen
Leadership Specialist Levi Lewandowski
Convention Aides Emerson Kim Denny Lim
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2012-2013
International Board
International President
International Vice President
Rebecca Riley
Caitlin Stroup
International Trustee Calvin Leung Pacific Northwest, Minnesota-Dakotas, and Rocky Mountain districts.
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JAMAICA Jamaica is known for its blue Caribbean beaches, rich blue mountain coffee, Bob Marley, the fastest man in the world - Usain Bolt, and its food, but people often fail to recognize the hardships and troubles the people face in this ‘paradise’. OUR DISTRICT PROJECT This year’s district project is Project Educate. The goal of Project Educate is to improve the quality of education in Jamaica, one school at a time. It’s the first of its kind - a joint project between the Pacific Northwest District and the Jamaica District. OUR GOALS Our monetary goal is $30,000; with this money we will help aid three different schools in Jamaica. Our goal is to provide library equipment, such as computers and printers, and classroom supplies, such as pencils and notebooks. Another goal is to rebuild the library of Wakefield Primary School, which was burnt down in April. Additional contributions include funding the tuition of two students for the 2013-2014 school year. 6
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OUR PROGRESS (Aug 13-27) Eastside Rally: $1,200.00 PNW Kiwanis DCON: $970.00 Seattle Rally: $500.00 Canadian Rally: $120.00 TOTAL: $2,790.00 How will you make a contribute to the change? GET INVOLVED! On the club level, members can support this project by raising money, as well as awareness. Clubs in the Pacific Northwest District will have the opportunity to connect with clubs in the Jamaica District so that members can get a sense of what daily school life in Jamaica is really like. As motivation, there will be club competitions to receive awards at DCON 2013. Members can also contribute by purchasing and selling t-shirts and wristbands. If you have questions feel free to contact our team or your Lieutenant Governor. Look out for our website! 8
T-SHIRTS: $15 each
WRISTBANDS: $1 each
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CLUB PRESIDENT YOUR DUTIES AS A LEADER
During the next year, you will be planning, organizing, and carrying out responsibilities associated with your role as the club’s chief executive officer. Many of these leadership responsibilities are listed below. Be assured that everyone in your club wants you to be successful. Most members will help you succeed if the tasks and expectations are clearly defined, reasonable, and the members share appropriate interest and skill. Remember, planning and preparation count, and “enthusiasm is contagious.” Duties and Responsibilities
Appointing and delegating- take great care in the appointments you make and in delegating tasks. After appointing persons to perform tasks, ensure that the task is done. Attending- as an ex-officio member, attend as many committee meetings as possible (but let the chair run the meetings). You are a significant role model; so, attendance at regular club meetings, board meetings, and all club activities is crucial. Attend and encourage all others to attend the Key Club International convention and all other division and district functions. Evaluating- on-going analysis of club meetings and operation leads to continuous improvement in the club. Goal setting for results- goals must be clear and attainable. In the end, your satisfaction will come from the knowledge that your club was active on all fronts and clearly improved during the year. Monitoring- continuously monitor the club’s progress toward goal accomplishment and the activities and responsibilities of all officers and appointees. Motivating- establish a climate of enthusiasm, openness, and concern. Follow up, 10 congratulate, and listen.
2011-2012 Trip toPRESIDENT Canada CLUB
HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE
Presiding- make certain that each club and board meeting is well planned and organized, flows smoothly, ends on time, and that each member has fun and fellowship. You are responsible for agenda setting and for making certain the vicepresident is prepared to preside in your absence. Problem solving- make it apparent that you are concerned and accessible. Seek input and explore alternatives before making important decisions. Recruiting and retaining- make certain all members are active and involved. New membership is the lifeblood of the club and its level of service. Have an aggressive, yearlong membership campaign with weekly and monthly goals to be achieved. Make certain new members understand Key Club before induction and are actively involved immediately after induction. Reporting- the club president bears ultimate responsibility for meeting the reporting requirements of the district and Key Club International. Succession- prepare next year’s president for duties as your club’s next chief officer. Try to encourage members to run for positions. Be very observant of those you think can do well with certain posts for the next year. Training- club officers, board, and committee chairpersons must clearly understand and carry out their responsibilities throughout the year.
MORE INFORMATION For more resource on leadership development, feel free to: 1. Contact your Lt. Governor 2. Contact Pacific Northwest Leadership Specialist Levi Lewandowski levilew2@gmail.com 3. Visit www.KeyClub.org 11
CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT YOUR DUTIES AS A LEADER
Your role as vice-president is an important one. Sometimes it happens that the Key Club president is prevented from carrying out the duties of his/her office for various reasons. A well organized and properly operating Key Club should have a properly trained vicepresident who is prepared to administer the Key Club in the absence of the president. The real importance of the office of vicepresident is found in the role and function you have in the Key Club program. The role is found in one word: Service - service to the president; service to the other club officers; and service to the general membership of the club. As vice-president, you are the right hand of the president. You can and should assist the president and other officers with their duties. To do this effectively, you must be in contact with the work and policies of the club. WEEKLY DUTIES
Preside over weekly club meetings in the absence of the president. Gather material for and help edit a club newsletter. See that a weekly club newsletter is produced.
Attend all club meetings.
Make sure that attendance is taken at every meeting.
Keep a personal record of each club member.
Assist the president in every way.
Watch over the committee system and assist committee chairs.
Attend all meetings of the project committee as a counselor and ex-officio member. 12
CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT 2011-2012 Trip to Canada HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE
MONTHLY DUTIES
Attend the monthly meetings of the committees as an ex-officio member and advisor. Collect all of the monthly reports of the committees and submit them to the club secretary. Attend the club’s board of directors meetings. Make sure the club secretary mailed in the club monthly reports.
ANNUAL DUTIES
Become thoroughly acquainted with the president’s duties so you can assist the president. Receive all materials and possible help from the past vice-president of your club. Talk to prospective members of the Key Club, and help them decide whether or not to join. Conduct an educational program for new members. Work with the new vice-president and help him/her prepare to take over your job next year.
MORE INFORMATION For more resource on leadership development, feel free to: 1. Contact your Lt. Governor 2. Contact Pacific Northwest Leadership Specialist Levi Lewandowski levilew2@gmail.com 3. Visit www.KeyClub.org
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Children’s Miracle Network Key Club International Preferred Charity In order to provide treatment, children’s hospitals require funding. Children’s Miracle Network is a nonprofit organization that raises money to benefit hospitalized kids and increases awareness of its member hospitals. All Children’s Miracle Network contributions directly benefit children receiving treatment at member hospitals, helping to purchase up-to-date equipment, train staff, conduct lifesaving research, implement outreach programs, and provide health care for children whose parents can’t afford to pay. In addition to raising funds, Key Club members can also participate in national events like “Dance Marathon” or in service projects at their local children’s hospital. They can also work to provide toys and dolls for kids going through trauma and help to support safety campaigns or parent education programs, just to name a few ideas. Contact your local children’s’ hospital to learn how you can make a difference.
Major Emphasis: “Children: Their Future, Our Focus” In 1946, Key Club International challenged all Key Clubs and members to focus energies on making an international impact. This program still is followed today through the Major Emphasis: “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.” To fulfill the mission of the Major Emphasis, Key Club International serves children in many ways. Members participate in the hands-on service initiative, currently The Eliminate Project, and fundraise for Key Club International’s partner organizations: Children’s Miracle Network, March of Dimes and UNICEF. Need service project ideas? Download the service project directory today and visit www.KeyClub.org
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The ELIMINATE PROJECT 2011-2012 eliminating neonatal & maternal tetanus WHAT IF YOU COULD SAVE A BABY’S LIFE? There are few events more joyful than the day a new baby is welcomed to the world. But currently in 34 countries, a dreaded disease quickly turns that joy into tragedy. Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) kills one baby every nine minutes — that's 60,000 babies every year who will never grow up, make their mothers laugh, play with friends or dream about the future. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. A significant number of women die from MNT each year too.
$1.80 (roughly) = 3 doses of tetanus vaccine
$1.80 =
Protection for mother
+ future babies
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CONTACT INFORMATION DISTRICT EXECUTIVES Governor
Deputy Communications Director
giovannimc.keyclub@gmail.com
wyatt-fisher@hotmail.com
District Secretary
Membership Specialist
kelsiehoppes@gmail.com
zgarrett.keyclub@gmail.com
District Treasurer
Leadership Specialist
k3nn3thlam@hotmail.com
levilew2@gmail.com
District Editor
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
Giovanni McKenzie
Wyatt Fisher
Zhakaysha Garrett
Kelsie Hoppes
Levi Lewandowski
Kenneth Lam
Bassel Hamieh basselhamiehpnw@gmail.com
District Administrator
Convention Chair
John Jay
Andy Nguyen
jmjay@comcast.net
andy.t_nguyen@yahoo.com
Executive Assistant
Assistant District Administrator
Macy Mulholland
Suzanne Endroedy
macymulholland@gmail.com
suzbeth1@comcast.net
Communications Director
Finance Administrator
Julia Szeto
Kevin Buyer
julia.szeto19@gmail.com
buyergang@wavecable.com
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