November 2020 LTG Newsletter Divisions 12/22 & 35

REGION 5 DIVISION 12/22 & 35

November 2020

NEWSLETTER VOLUME NO. 1 ISSUE 4

If your dreams don't scare you, they are too small.

-Richard Branson

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letter from the LTG

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LEDCON club forum

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partners and mep

update on dues

november club highlights

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instagram or website feedback

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upcoming events

kiwanis family

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contact information

Hello Key Clubbers!

I hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving and are staying safe.

I'm glad to see that many of you guys have joined the Divisional GroupMe! Having everybody in the GroupMe will allow me to send out information quickly. Please join if you haven't already!

As for this upcoming month, one of my main goals is to receive higher attendance to my DCM and have more club visits. Please attend my December DCM if you are able to. Information will be sent out as the date approaches.

Additionally, be on the lookout for emails from me!

Yours in service, Lilian Thai

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Letter from the LTG

November Club Highlights Early Key Club decorated their classroom for Christmas!

Early Key Club worked at consessions at their football games!

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New Update on Dues The District recently came out with more information regarding dues. If you would like to learn more about why we pay dues, how to pay dues, or guideline for dues, check out my September Newsletter!

If your club is unable to pay this year due to administrative restrictions, financial reasons, or anything of the sort, please reach out to treasurer@tokeyclub.com

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The Early Bird Due Date is on December 1, 2020.

International has also added incentives for paying Early Bird dues this year! All clubs that paid early will be entered into raffle for prizes such as: $100 towards any service project!

A free hotel room at the International Convention in July at Disney World!

The Regular Dues Deadline is on February 1, 2021.

Clubs can pay after this date, but they will not be eligible to attend LEDCON or have members run for District Board Positions.

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LEDCON Club Forum CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT THE APPLICATION!

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WANT TO PRESENT A CLUB FORUM AT LEDCON? Leading a forum would be a great leadership experience and a ton of fun.

Clubs can pitch their owns ideas, as long as they aren't already being presented, on the application.

Applications are due December 1, 2020.

Applicants will be contacted afterwards about the next steps of creating presentations.

Clubs will have to present their forums during WINBO, as well.

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INSTAGRAM OR WEBSITE

Feedback

Want feedback on your club Instagram or club website?

Send an email to District Tech Producer, Alina Dam (techproducer@tokeyclub.com), asking for feedback.

Alina will give feedback based on the criteria listed on the distinguished website and distinguished Instagram awards.

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Upcoming Events District Editor Bonding Come join and hang out with District Editor, Katelyn Tran, and other T-O Editors for icebreakers and online games!

When: Dec. 5, 2020 @ 9 PM CST Zoom ID: 813 7605 5756 Password: editbond Division 12/22 & 35 December DCM When: Dec. 12, 2020 1 PM CST More information will be sent out as the date approaches!

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Key Club Thirst Project hopes to educate the next generation by arming students with information about how they can be a part of social change, make a difference and encourage others to join in the effort.

Landscape Structures (LSI) has joined Kiwanis International as a vision partner to bring play to communities across the globe. LSI is proud to provide high-quality commercial playground equipment and planning consultation services that reflect the high degree of integrity that Kiwanis clubs expect.

Up with People strives to develop a sense of social responsibility in their participants through hands on community service. Service projects are integrated into each city visited during the semester. By volunteering to meet the specific needs of each community, participants develop insight into how different cultures address social and political challenges.

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The U.S. Army empowers tomorrow’s leaders by offering advanced schooling for today’s top careers. Not only that, programs like the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) and March2Success.com allow students to go to college debt free and excel in the classroom with helpful academic resources.

Partners Squads Abroad is a 501c3 international development organization that provides Key Club members with affordable service opportunities to volunteer virtually from home or abroad to make a meaningful impact in under-served communities through Health, Education, STEM or Business focused programming.

Kiwanis Gives Online is powered by Access Development, a team-friendly crowdfunding platform just for Key Club. It specializes in helping your club achieve its fundraising goals through a convenient turnkey, online fundraising service. Kiwanis Gives Online not only creates and manages your entire campaign(s), but also provides a reward to anyone making a donation.

Nickelodeon currently presents two major campaigns each year that encourage action in kids globally.

Worldwide Day of Play reinforces Nickelodeon’s mission to make the world a more playful place by leading active, playful events across the country.

Nickelodeon’s Get Dirty campaign seeks to educate kids, families and teachers about what they can do to help protect the planet in fun, mindful ways.

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Preferred Charities and Collaborative Partners Members work together by sponsoring fundraising events and conducting service projects at their local children’s hospitals. Contact your local CMN hospital and invite a representative to a club meeting to share ideas and create a partnership.

Since the 1940s, Key Clubs have worked with March of Dimes to make a positive impact in the lives of babies everywhere. Today, Kiwanis members continue that culture of service by supporting the March of Dimes all year long by hosting service projects, raising funds and educating communities about the crisis of preterm birth.

UNICEF is the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children. Working with other United Nations bodies, governments and nongovernmental organizations, UNICEF helps to provide for children’s needs in more than 150 developing countries through community-based services in primary health care, basic education and safe water and sanitation.

K Corps is Kiwanis International’s youth exchange program for Key Clubbers. It’s a great opportunity to experience a unique culture, provide service, make lifelong friends, and see spectacular sights half a world away! Participants are hosted by Japanese families, and scholarship opportunities are available.

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Project Happiness inspires and empowers club members to create greater happiness within themselves and their communities addressing the bullying issue at its core. The Key Club Guide to Project Happiness shares exercises, discussions, games and tools based on Neuroscience, Positive Psychology and Mindfulness to re-wire the brain for happiness. Why does happiness matter? Happier people enjoy life.

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Contact Me Lilian Thai (469) 910-4076 ltg12@keyclub.com ltg35@keyclub.com

Regional Advisor Tyler Thompson tyler.thompson@ttu.edu

Key Club Websites Texas-Oklahoma Key Club: tokeyclub.com International Key Club: www.keyclub.org

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thanks for reading!