The Talon of T-O | Mansfield Lake Ridge Key Club | August 2023 | Volume 7 | Issue 5

The Talon of T-O

MANSFIELD LAKE RIDGE KEY CLUB

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Letter from the Editor

Monthly Recap

Service Opportunities

Upcoming Events

Key Hub

Article: New Beginnings

Divisional Project: Key for Kids

Governor Project: Uplift Through Education

District Project: Nourishing Futures

Key Club Programs & Partn

Officer Contacts

T-O District Staff

Regional & Divisional Sta

Hiya Key Clubbers!

I hope that we’ve all been doing okay, especially since the start of school! It’s hard to get back into the swing of things, but I know that we’ll get used to it soon enough :D Anyways, I’ve been kind of in a funk to what choose for the newsletter theme. I went through a couple of ideas, but I finally landed on an ocean theme! I hope you all enjoy reading it :)

Remember that our first meeting is on Wednesday, September 6th afterschool in the library! I look forward to seeing you all there!

Lots of love, Vikkos :)

This past month, I was able to volunteer at one of my favorite events, Eaglet Camp! Although it was a lot of work running around the school to get everything ready, it was definitely rewarding I remember how nervous I was to enter high school, so I’m I was able to talk to the incoming freshmen and ease their minds

Additionally, I was able to introduce them to my favorite organization, Key Club! It was my first event as LTG, and it was memorable for sure.

Madison Nguyen, Division 39s Lieutenant Governor

ust 4th, Legacy’s held their annual bash at Katherine e Memorial Park!

ALLIES IN YOUTH

ALLIES IN YOUTH

WHAT? WHERE? WHEN?

Sort through donated items, make cards, and pack boxes so that they can be sent to orphans in Eastern Europe

1315 FM1187 LOT 115, Mansfield, TX 76063

Every Sunday (except the 1st) from 2:00 PM-4:00 PM

WHAT?

WHERE? WHEN?

Work at our local Mansfield Mission Center Thrift Store

901 W. Broad St, Mansfield, TX 76063

sign up INDIVIDUALLY

Monday - Saturday from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

FEED THE KIDS

FEED THE KIDS

WHAT?

Unload food from a truck and transfer it into a building, unpack boxes and load tables for bagging, work in an assembly for bagging food, and load bags into food pantry vehicles

First Methodist Church, Building D

4:00 PM on Wednesdays starting September 6th

— LRHS CommunIty tailgate — LRHS CommunIty tailgate

WHAT?

WHERE?

WHEN?

Help setup, run, and break down the tailgate!

Lake Ridge High School, parking lot between the baseball field and the tennis court

September 6th, 4:00-5:30 PM, 5:15-8:00 PM, 7:30-8:15 PM

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Homecoming wagon Donations

Homecoming wagon Donations —

WHAT?

WHERE?

WHEN?

Donate shampoo and conditioner sets, body wash, body lotion, animal crackers, and goldfish crackers

Room A-308

All donations due Wednesday, September 6th

— CREEKSIDE CLEANUP — CREEKSIDE CLEANUP

WHAT? WHERE? WHEN?

| sign up here!

Help clean up Katherine Rose Park (Bring grabbers if you have them!)

Katherine Rose Park

September 9th, 7:45-11:00 AM

ALLIES IN YOUTH BANQUET — ALLIES IN YOUTH BANQUET

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WHAT?

First shift: Setup and decorating

WHERE? WHEN?

| sign up here!

Second shift: Assists the caterer in bringing food to the tables and cleaning up after the banquet.

Walnut Ridge Baptist Church 1201 TX-360 S Mansfield, Texas 76063

September 17th (Different shifts 12:30 – 4:30pm and 4:30 – 8:30pm)

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September DCM — September DCM

At 6:30 PM, our LTG Madison Nguyen will hold her August DCM at Market Street. You can also join on zoom!

MEETING ID: 758 283 3226

PASSCODE: 39sservice

— HOMECOMING DANCE — HOMECOMING DANCE

Our homecoming dance will be held from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm in the LRHS cafeteria!

— HOCO red wagon, TAILGATE & — HOCO red wagon, TAILGATE & PEP RALLY PEP RALLY

RED WAGON:

10:35 - 10:55 AM, LRHS hallways

TAILGATE & PEP RALLY:

5:00 PM - 7:30 PM, LRHS Stadium & Parking lot

— No school :)

— No school :)

Rest up! :D

Thank you to everyone who attended our Chick-fil-A fundraiser!

Hanna Truong, our webmaster, celebrated her birthday on August 10th!

New beginningsNew beginnings

This month, our school had its annual “Eaglet Camp,” which is essentially a freshman orientation day. As members of Key Club, we could sign up to give tours to the incoming freshmen and answer any questions they had, as well as standing with the Key Club poster board afterwards advertising and explaining our club in an attempt to get new members

When giving the tours, our club president Christopher Do and I were put in charge of a group of freshman together. We led them through the school, showing them where everything is and explaining how it all works, and during this process I realized how overwhelming it is to be a freshman. After only a year I had forgotten the pure confusion and feeling of insignificance I felt on my first days as a high school student. I was doing my best to answer their questions and explain things to the best of my ability, but most of them looked lost Which is part of the reason I was so happy to be there, as I had the opportunity to help them figure everything out and hopefully gain an understanding of the school to not be as utterly lost on the first day of school. I was very excited to be able to explain things and calm their nerves (even if juust by a little bit) about high school and how their experience will go.

After giving the tours, I walked over to the Key Club board in the cafeteria to answer questions about Key Club and gain new potential members After being there for only a few seconds I already had a person asking me what Key Club was. I gave the same speech what seemed like a thousand times, but each and every time I saw the flicker of interest and thought in their eyes when I said what the club is all about. Several times, I saw somebody that I knew and pulled them aside to talk to them about Key Club and try to convince them to join, and more often than not they would laugh and say that they don’t want to, but I was able to convince almost all of them to at least come to the first meeting to see what it’s like and maybe join the club officially in the future! It was always such an exciting moment hearing that they were actually interested and would try to come.

Apart from new freshman, I have several friends that are not in Key Club that I thought would thoroughly enjoy it and could benefit from being in the club greatly I talked to many different people, upperclassmen included, about joining the club and quite a few people said that they wanted to and that they would be there! The moment of joy I get from knowing my friends are going to try out something that I recommended and be there to support me if nothing else and hopefully end up fully joining the club is so amazing I have a list of people to send specific updates on times and dates of meetings to for the greatest convenience on their part I could not be more excited to see them at the first meeting in just 2 weeks!

Overall, I can’t wait to see all the new faces at our first meeting, and I have very high hopes for how well this year will go! I can’t wait to find out how the year will turn out, since after just 1.5 weeks of school it is already looking very promising.

Ella Beason | Mansfield Lake Ridge High School | Division 39 South

KEYS FOR KIDS

DIVISIONAL PROJECT

A person's childhood plays a large role in their development. Because of this, Keys for Kids is aimed at uplifting children, fostering their overall well-being, and promoting their emotional and social development. Through this year's divisional project, I hope to instill hope, inspire dreams, and shape a brighter future for every child involved.

How to participate: organize an pen-pal system with a neighboring elementary school host an arts and crafts night in your community read to kids in at a local library make care packages to send to a children's hospital

UPLIFT THROUGH EDUCATION

THE PROJECT:

Education is the key element we see in our daily lives; it stems from a variety of topics towards the betterment of one another, and in long term growth, to the actions of individuals. Education is important in the success and continuity of the foundations of Key Club and how we grow as one: through knowledge, sharing our passion, and encouraging others. It provides unity, and it ultimately symbolizes the development for our future. The Governor's Project, Uplift through Education, strives to build the servant leaders of our District to give back to individuals in underprivileged communities through a multitude of community-driven events that focus on the empowerment and importance of education, research, and financial literacy. In addition, this project is intended to highlight that our district, as one, is unified as a team to help people from around the world who do not have access to similar resources and lesson plans to utilize in schools, universities, and beyond. As we rise together, we can uplift the many students, peers, and adults around us. It starts with education - through increasing the culture, teachings, and knowledge - from one person to another.

WHY?

According to a report studied by the United Nations, over 35% of children and adolescents around the world do not have access to educational resources Compounding these inequities has created a digital divide which continues to grow, and individuals can face considerable barriers in the future without equal access - over two thirds of the percentage studied faces inaccessible technology usage within their home as well The importance of uplifting others through education is to provide them with the opportunity to gain experiences and carry on the knowledge they obtain for their future endeavors Many individuals around the world do not have access to di erent school-based resources because of di ering circumstances

SERVICE IDEAS:

Educational workshop program (In-person and Zoom)

New topics will be provided monthly ranging from mathematics to literature

Write and deliver words of kindness and encouragement to students, teachers, and advisors

Tutoring sessions with students

Create Care Kits for students and teachers

School supply drive and fundraiser

Collaborate with Schoolhouse Book drive

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me!

Email: nidhiraokc@gmail.com

Nourishing Futures

WHAT IS IT?

Nourishing Futures is a project with a global mission to empower underdeveloped communities by providing essential resources such as food and water. The primary goal is to foster positive change and nourish the well-being of these communities worldwide.

PURPOSE

Recognizing that these communities often face significant challenges due to economic, social, and environmental factors, Nourishing Futures aims to bridge this gap and support individuals around the world. By delivering sustainable solutions and fostering local empowerment, the project seeks to create a ripple effect of positive change, enabling communities to thrive in the long term. Furthermore, Nourishing Futures aims to serve as a catalyst for broader development efforts in these communities. Improved access to food and water lays the foundation for better health, education, and economic opportunities. By working alongside UNICEF and Thirst Project, Nourishing Futures aims to support individuals around the world with the ability to obtain clean health and water based resources.

Nutrition and Hydration

Education: Conduct educational sessions on the importance of proper nutrition and hydration.

Monthly Challenges

DISTRICT PROJECT 2023-2024

Hygiene Kits: Assemble hygiene kits containing essential items such as soap, toothpaste, and sanitary products for distribution.

Meal Packaging Events: Collaborate with local organizations and/or food pantries that organize meal packaging events to prepare nutritious meals that can be sent to communities in need.

Community-Based Food Banks: Establish small-scale food banks within the community to facilitate easy access to food resources.

Water Bottle Refilling Stations: Set up water bottle refilling stations in public spaces, with approval, to encourage the use of reusable bottles and reduce single-use plastic waste.

Water and Food Security Mapping: Work with communities to map out water and food resources, identifying areas for improvement.

Clean-Up Campaigns: Organize community clean-up events to improve hygiene and sanitation.

Nutrition and Hydration

Awareness Booths: Set up informational booths at community events or gatherings to provide education on nutrition and hydration.

Community Health Education Videos: Create and distribute educational videos on health, sanitation, and nutrition.

Food and Water Drives: Organize local food and water drives to collect non-perishable food items and bottled water.

Mobile Health Clinics: Set up mobile health clinics to reach remote communities and provide medical care and treatment packages.

Informational Website/Blog: Create an educational article or website update relating to resources available to support underdeveloped communities with access to basic necessities

Seed and Plant Swap: Host a seed and plant swap event where community members can exchange seeds and seedlings to start their own gardens, promoting food self-sufficiency.

School Lunch Support: Collaborate with schools to support their lunch programs by donating funds or providing healthy food items for students.

Community Garden

Planting: Assist in establishing community gardens in underdeveloped areas to grow fresh produce locally.

Nutrition and Hydration Posters: Design and distribute posters with simple nutrition tips and hydration reminders.

Christopher Do lrhskcpresident@gmail.com @chrissdo

Danielle Alvarado lrhskcvicepresident@gmail.com @daniellealvaa Victoria Tawaran lrhskceditor@gmail.com @vk.tnn

Myla Huynh lrhskcsecretary@gmail.com @myla.inc

Hanna Truong lrhskcwebmaster@gmail.com @hnntmnt

Jude Pham lrhskctreasurer@gmail.com @helloojuice

Lananh La lrhskcsocial@gmail.com @lananhlaa

Kaitlyn Nguyen lrhskchours@gmail.com @yahelloh

Ella Beason lrhskcservicer@gmail.com @ella.beason