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The Official Newsletter of Sheldon Key Club Sheldon | Division 7 South | Region 16 | Cali-Nev-Ha District | Key Club International
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 4 SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE 6 GETTING BACK IN THE GROOVE 8 RECAP OF EVENTS 12 UPCOMING EVENTS 14 CNH DISTRICT KEY TO COLLEGE 15 D7S TASK COORDINATORS 16 CONTACT US PAGE 2
Summer is soon coming to an end and school is right around the corner! I hope you all had a great, productive summer filled with lots of laughter, smiles and service. Can you believe that we’ve already completed one quarter of the tern? There are 3 quarters left so let’s make the best of it by attending service events, saving lives from MNT, and raising funds! In this issue, you will find updates, tips, recap of events, and much more! I hope you will find this newsletter beneficial for it contains a lot of information. With school coming up, many of you guys are feeling unmotivated and dreading the thought of going back to school but don't worry! You’re not alone, visit page 6 to see some tips on getting back into the Key Club groove and finding your motivation for school! I hope you guys enjoy this issue of the August Newsletter. If you guys have any questions, feel free to contact me! — In service and friendship, Leeza Xiong Sheldon Key Club 2015-2016 President
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The CNH Spotlight on Service Program was created by the Service Projects Committee to promote International and District initiatives as well as to encourage active participation with organizations/initiatives. The Service Projects Committee will provide monthly guides that include tips and ideas on how clubs can complete the monthly service initiatives. Check out the monthly guides below to get some ideas for your club's service projects, HERE.
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Sheldon Key Club will be partnering with Mary Tsukamoto Elementary School’s after school program, Think Together. This is a California-based nonprofit organization that works with school districts and local communities to offer extended learning programs for underprivileged and low-income children. Here, Key Clubbers will get the chance to interact and help elementary students with homework or any needs. More information will be out once school is in session!
Sheldon Key Club will be hosting “Build A Backpack: Back to School Drive” throughout the month of August once school starts. Many families are struggling. With high unemployment, many parents are unable to provide the basic school supplies their children need to be effective. In addition, schools across the area are facing severe budget cuts and lack the funding to purchase necessary supplies. Sheldon Key Club will be collecting new and gently used school supplies for the children in need in order to provide them the tools they need to succeed and we would LOVE your help! By donating, you will be making a great difference within our community as well as ensuring that children start the new school year with the supplies they need.
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After a long and adventurous summer, it's incredibly difficult to get back into the mindset of school. Here are several tips to help you prepare for school and get back into the Key Club groove!
Attend service events and make it your goal to meet someone new! When volunteering and helping the community, you’ll get a heart warming feeling you can’t get anywhere else! Recruit your friends to join Key Club too! Attend other club and division events!
Every day you go to school is one step closer for the school year to end! (Kidding) You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself any direction you choose! - Dr. Seuss
Set goals for yourself and work your way to achieve them!
Try to think of all the positive things about going back to school—if there are any… :D (Of course there is!) See all your friends again Find out the new classes you have Learn something new each day!
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Attend upcoming Key Club events! (Refer to HERE) Get PLENTY of rest. Finish summer work, but don’t forget to enjoy the last few weeks of summer as well! Prepare for school!
Your backpack (filled with school supplies - paper, pencils, etc.!) A water bottle to keep you cool & hydrated. A BIG smile—be stress free!
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If you would like to share your experience from an event you attended, then email President Leeza (d07s.skc.pres@gmail.com) your recap and experience! Be sure to include the name of the event, the date, what you did at the event and any other information you feel is necessary!
On July 5th, Sheldon Key Club volunteered at the Drum Corps International Capital Classic Tour which was an interclub event with Monterey Trail Key Club and Elk Grove Key Club. At this event, members helped with the candy and water station along with clean-up after the event ended.
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On July 11th, many volunteers from all over Sacramento, came to help beautify William Land Park. It was a beautiful, sunny day, so why not spend it volunteering! At 8AM, when volunteers started arriving, we had the opportunity to choose the task we wanted to do such as mulching, painting benches, raking, and more! There, members were able to meet so many amazing and friendly people, that shared the same passion and interest to serve our community! At the end of the day, we were able to paint the benches throughout the entire park and cleaned it so that people were able enjoy the beauty of William Land Park! 2
1 Painting the tables in the park was a 3 step process—first, we removed all the staples on each table, then we used a wet cloth to wash the tables clean, and lastly we coated the benches and tables with paint several times. In Photo 1, Mindy Phan begins to remove the staples at each corner by using a screwdriver that was provided. In Photo 2, a group of Key Clubbers work together to efficiently paint a table. In Photo 3, Leeza Xiong is adding a second coat to the benches to give it a final touch! *William Land Park Clean-Ups are the FIRST of every month!*
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On July 25th, Division 7 South hosted “Caring With Food: Feeding the Homeless” at the Kiwanis Family House. At this event, members were given the opportunity to make sandwiches for the homeless along with looming hats, making fleece blankets and cards for hospital patients. In the pictures shown, Key Clubbers are working hard to make blankets, lunches and hats!
“At the event, I had cut and tied knots on blankets for babies. Also I had a great time talking to different kinds of people.” - Yulan Feng
“The Caring with Food Service Event organized by Division 7 South’s DLT has personally become my favorite service project. I was able to meet new people while doing a variety of projects, from making blankets, looming hats, to making sandwiches! It was wonderful being able to do something for the homeless and children at the same time with my own hands.” - Quynh Anh Dam
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“When going to the Caring with Food service project, at first I was really awkward because I didn't know much people. We started making sandwiches and blankets and I got say that it was really great and funbecause you were able to bond with other key clubbers. Overall, since I wasn't able to donate anything, having the thought of helping other people out was the main point of why I had fun. I hope that there will be other upcoming events like this one!” - Iris Nguyen Ton
On August 1st, Sheldon Key Club volunteered at the Color Run, the happiest 5k on the planet! At this event, there were various shifts that members volunteered at such as distributing KIND snack bars, water bottles, throwing color, being the event MASCOT and so much more! There were also many other Key Clubbers and CKI members at the event which allowed people to bond with one another. Overall, this was a great event which allowed members to give back to the community.
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FYMO's CANCER RUN SUSAN B ANTHONY 5K DISTRICT KEY TO COLLEGE
FROYO RUN 5K
Key to College is an event hosted by Circle K to help us learn about the ins and outs of college, college myths, how to spend your money wisely to keep your wallet full and much more! Many colleges including 4 year universities, state schools, community colleges, and private institutions will also be there to guide you along your way!
August 15th, 2015 from 12:00 PM—5:30 PM
Sacramento Convention Center, Sacramento, CA | 1400 J St., Sacramento CA, 95814
If you would like to attend this event, please sign up HERE! It is highly recommended for you to attend this event because it will be extremely beneficial and it will also be a great way to meet Key Clubbers all over the region! If you do attend, please make sure to fill out this FORM and bring it with you!
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Division 7 South Task Coordinator Applications have been released! We hope you take advantage of this leadership position, as you will get the chance to see your goals and ideas come to life within the division! The deadline is SUNDAY, AUGUST 9TH—if you have any questions, feel free to contact LTG Terry Nguyen!
If you are interested in applying for a position, click the following link below and fill out the application! Good luck!
https://docs.google.com/ f o r m s / d/1uJvN3pUExxXwAOsLO4 2jWrgUdNyJf_buzbGMKAe CTpY/viewform
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Leeza Xiong—President d07s.skc.pres@gmail.com Mindy Phan—Vice President d07s.skc.vp@gmail.com Venh Vong—Secretary d07s.skc.secr@gmail.com Justina Voong—Treasurer d07s.skc.tres@gmail.com Thomas Le—Tech Editor techeditorthomas@yahoo.com Theresa Nguyen—Publicity Chair d07s.tn.ogm@gmail.com Zyruss Edjan—Member Recognition ezyruss@gmail.com PAGE 16
One way to stay connected and informed about upcoming events, club and division updates, important information and reminders is through‌ social media.
Text "@shskc1516" to 810-10 to receive info regarding upcoming events and important reminders!
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You can locate Division 7 South’s newsletters here, made by Division News Editor Sammi Tai!
Thanks for reading!