THE TOASTY TIMES
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT // KEY CLUB
FEB. 2014
VOL 1 | ISSUE 11
DIVISION 32
Introducing your 2014-2015 Lieutenant Governor...
MORGAN LUCENA
Lindbergh•Renton•Hazen•Kent-Meridian•Kentridge•Kentlake•Kentwood•Tahoma
IN THIS ISSUE 1 greetings 2 key club 101 4 the eliminate project 6 eliminate merchandise 7 show your love, save a life 8 district convention 2014 9 DCON spirit pack 10 facebook asks 12 member spotlight 13 meet your new LTG 14 what’s new in division 32? 16 contact info www.facebook.com/pnwkeyclub www.twitter.com/pnwkeyclub www.pnwmortie.tumblr.com
PNW Website: www.pnwkeyclub.weebly.com
GREETINGS Salut mes amis! It’s February and love is in the air! Key Club is all about love. As a fabulous group of young servant-leaders, we express love in all kinds of ways as we serve our homes, schools, and communities. When you think about it, February can really be a month about Key Club because who shows more love than Key Clubbers? With that said, I’d just like to take a moment to say how much I love you all. This past year has been an amazing experience and I’ve grown fond of everyone I’ve met. It does, consequently, sadden me to say that my term is ending and I’m passing on the torch to my wonderful innie, Morgan Lucena of Lindbergh High School. I’ve loved working with her this past year and I’m sure you will too next year. Since it is, in fact, a new year, let’s set some goals for ourselves. New year, new you, right? Let’s turn February into FebYOUary. What goals do you have for this month regarding self-improvement, service, academics, etc.? Turn this month into a month of action; after all, the clock is ticking and the end of the Key Club year is fast approaching so finish the year strong! Accomplish those service hours goals, blow your fundraising goals out of the water. You can do it, I believe in you. Anyway, back to business... This newsletter contains information regarding the Circle K initiative that coincides with Valentine’s week- “Show Your Love, Save a Life”- check it out on page 7 to see how you can contribute while making progress with The Eliminate Project. The DCON spirit pack information is also in this newsletter; contact an officer to order! Orders are due to me by February 21st, 2014. Congratulations to the Dragon of the Month, Jenny Feng, for her outstanding work with her club and with the division. Lastly, congratulations to the incoming Lieutenant Governor of Division 32 for the 2014-2015 term, Morgan Lucena! She has done a remarkable job this year as Lindbergh Key Club’s president and I just know that she will take our division to new heights next year. Best of luck, Morgan! Channel your inner dragon.
In Love and Service,
Alan Yeh
Lieutenant Governor of Division 32
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KEY CLUB 101
What is Key Club?
Key Club International is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.
HOW KEY CLUB WORKS
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For more information visit: www.keyclub.org
Mission statement: Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership Vision: We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide. Core Values: The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness. Motto: Caring–Our Way of Life Objects 1. To develop initiative and leadership. 2. To provide experience in living and working together. 3. To serve the school and community. 4. To cooperate with the school principal. 5. To prepare for useful citizenship. 6. To accept and promote the following ideals: -To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life. -To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. -To promote the adoption and application of higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship and social contacts. -To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship. -To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service and to build better communities. -To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and goodwill.
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ic tr is D t s e w h rt o N c ifi c Pa In the midst of serene nature and fluctuating weather conditions lies the great Pacific Northwest District (PNW).The Pacific Northwest is geographically the largest district of Key Club International. The district spans from western Canada to northern California: with Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and the pan-handle of Idaho in between. The Pacific Northwest encompasses nearly 1.8 million square miles and includes over 300 clubs that operate under 44 divisions. Through rain or shine, snow or hail, Key Clubbers in the Pacific Northwest dedicate countless hours to their communities and internationally, and are always Proud 'N' Willing to serve!
Where is Key Club? The International Office is in Indianapolis, Indiana, at 3636 Woodview Trace. Key Club is represented in 31 nations: Antigua and Barbuda Jamaica Malaysia Aruba Martinique Australia New Caledonia Bahamas New Zealand Barbados Panama Bermuda Philippines Canada Singapore Cayman Islands South Korea Colombia St. Lucia Costa Rica Taiwan Dominica Thailand England Trinidad and Tobago Germany Turks and Caicos Islands Guadeloupe United States of America Hungary Italy
The PNW District Board at Summer Board in PHOTO CREDIT: Dave McMillan Washougal, WA
Preferred Charities
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district project:
What is the ELIMINATE Project? The Eliminate Project is a joint project with Kiwanis and UNICEF to internationally ter-minate MNT. What is MNT? In 30 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of childbirth into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every nine minutes. Its effects are excruciating– tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. There is little hope of survival. And tetanus kills mothers too. Who suffers from MNT? MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil everywhere, come into contact with open cuts during childbirth. The disease strikes the poorest of the poor, the geographically hard to reach and those without health care.
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The Eliminate Project is a monumental
to protect one of the most intimate bonds on Ea your help, we can protect millions of lives... and crucial connection between mother and child.
DO YOUR PART EDUCATE yourself. ADVOCATE to the world. INVEST to save and protect. ELIMINATE maternal and neonatal tetanus. $1. 80 is enough to save the lives of a mother and her newborn
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PNW ELIMINATE Project
https://www.facebook.com/ PnwEliminateProject
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The ELIMINATE Project Merchandise
T-SHIRTS: $15
LANYARDS: $5
T-Shirts are NOW AVAILABLE! Contact me or your club president for more info.
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Congratulations! We have reached the US$2.5 million benchmark by December 31st! However, we still have a long way in order to achieve our goal of eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus by 2015. One of the ways that you and your clubs can get involved with The Eliminate Project is through the "Show your Love, Save a Life" Week by Circle K International. -Roshni Chandwani, International Trustee
2/10 Tweet/post about someone you care about.
2/11Collect loose change to
donate to The Eliminate Project.
2/12 Collect the money you would otherwise
spend on food and donate it to Eliminate.
2/13 Wear Eliminate colors (dark blue, light blue, white) or an Eliminate T-Shirt.
with your home club to plan a 2/14 Work project for Show your Love, Save a Life.
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65TH ANN
WHAT IS DCON? DCON is short for District Convention. Each year, the Pacific Northwest District gets together to celebrate the year of service, elect the new executive district board, meet other Key Clubbers in the area, and learn about new service opportunities.
LIVE PERFORMANCE FROM JOSEPH VINCENT
WHAT: The Pacific Northwest District Key Club 65th Annual District Convention WHO: The Pacific Northwest District and YOU! WHEN: April 4th-6th, 2014 WHERE: Washington State Convention Center WHY? Meet Key Clubbers from all over the Pacific Northwest, receive training, attend forums, caucus, elect the 2014-2015 executive board, and so much more!
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MORE INFORMATION: http://pnwkeyclub.weebly.com/dcon.html
NUAL DISTRICT CONVENTION
DCON SPIRIT PACK
Division 32 DCON 2014 Spirit Pack
ORDERS ARE DUE BY FEBRUARY 22nd, 2014 Name:____________________________________ School:___________________________________ Size (circle one):
S 2XL
Amount Paid (circle one):
L
XL
$10.00 (shirt only) $15.00 (w/spirit pack)
Spirit Pack Includes:
Light-Up Shutter Shades
M 3XL
Pom-Poms
Light-Up Bam-Bams
Red Spirit Beads
Black Spirit Beads
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asks...
What was your favorite service
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Stay tuned every mon
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nth for a new question!
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT DRAGON OF THE MONTH JENNY FENG
CLUB: Kentridge High School BIRTHDAY: October 27th, 1997 GRADUATING YEAR: 2015 FAVORITE COLOR: White (if you think it is not a color, we cannot be friends). FAVORITE BOOK: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee FAVORITE SONG: “Slow it Down” by The Lumineers FAVORITE FOOD: Thai Food FAVORITE QUOTE: “Do one thing that scares you every day.” -Eleanor Roosevelt GUILTY PLEASURES: Driving 15 mph over the speed limit, thanking Based God for everything, and blasting Kanye West POSITIONS HELD: KRHS Sophomore Class Rep 2012-2013 KRHS Secretary 2013-Present
Why Jenny? Jenny has made outstanding contributions to both her club and division throughout her term as club secretary. With the rest of her board, she worked out an effective system for logging hours and attendance as well as ways to better engage club members. She really exudes the essence of a true Key Clubber, possessing an undeniable drive to help others, an evident passion for service, and consistent diligence in everything she does. Most recently, she ran for Lieutenant Governor, showcasing her wholehearted dedication to the division. Although she was not elected, I’m confident that she will be going places wherever her Key Club journey takes her.
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If you could spend the day with anyone (living or dead), who would it be and why? The incoming Lieutenant Governor of Division 26 because he’s a cool cat wow I hope he’s not reading this okay bye What is your spirit animal and why? Raphael Enrico. There is no explanation needed for this. Why do you love Key Club? I love Key Club because it changed my life. I’ve become a happier, positive, and more outgoing person. Because I’ve met people that I now cannot imagine my life without. Because it has helped countless people realize that they aren’t worthless-- that they are caring people and have so much to offer to the world. Because through Key Club, we can encompass our passions while making a difference. (BASICALLY WITHOUT KEY CLUB OUR LIVES WOULD SUCK AND THE WORLD WOULD BE LESS UN-SUCKY).
Meet your new lt. G CLUB: Lindbergh High School BIRTHDAY: February 4th, 1997 GRADUATING YEAR: 2015 FAVORITE COLOR: Pink and Purple FAVORITE BOOK: I love all the books on my bookshelf FAVORITE SONG: Basically anything KPOP FAVORITE FOOD: KBBQ and Sushi! FAVORITE QUOTE: “If you light yourself on fire with passion, people from miles away will watch you burn.” – Key Clubber who told this to Hakikat Bains GUILTY PLEASURES: Touching cute guys, obsessive fangirling over cute guys and male KPOP idols, and reading fluffy romcoms on AFF POSITIONS HELD: LHS President 2013-Present
Hey Guys, Mama Dragon here! Thank you for electing me as your 2014-2015 Lieutenant Governor! I have some pretty big shoes to fill, but I’m definitely ready to rock them and continue Division 32’s legacy. I will do my best to get our division involved with the three preferred charities and bring the schools in our division closer. Let us take off from this mighty mountain and soar to even greater heights! Let us spread our fiery passions of service to those in need! Let us bond and become one great big dragon family! I can’t wait to get to know every single one of my Baby Dragons! If you didn’t already know, I fangirl (hardcore) over my favorite male Korean actors and KPOP biases. I love KBBQ and sushi. Please take me out to KBBQ or sushi. Please. I’m an avid reader of dystopian societies, mystery, and anything related to the supernatural. I often forget where I am and whom I’m with, so I tend to make weird noises as if I’m home alone. I apologize in advance if I make you uncomfortable. My laugh is very abnormal… and loud. LOL. I have a soft spot for Pitbulls. <3 And I have a feeling 2014 and 2015 will be fantabulous!^^
In Love and Service, Morgan Lucena
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WHAT’S NEW In Division 32? FEBRUARY DCM
Let MNT Go: Iceskating Fundraiser What: Fun iceskating bonanza to help fundraise for The Eliminate Project. Who: EVERYONE IS INVITED When: February 21st, 2014 2:00 PM-5:00 PM Where: Sno-King Ice 12620 164th Ave SE Renton, WA Sno-King Ice in Renton has agreed to do a 50/50 split fundraiser with us. When you pay, just say you’re with “Key Club.” With an admission fee of $10, half of that will go towards The Eliminate Project, so invite your friends, tell your family, and let’s takeover Sno-King!
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I will be signing awards forms and annual achievement reports from Section C of the Call to Convention at this time. I will also be collecting orders for DCON spirit gear. Remember, if you are going to DCON, a divisional t-shirt is REQUIRED.
Want quick text updates about what’s going on in Division 32 and in the Pacific Northwest District? Text @pnwkc32 to (206)557-6183
DRAGON CUP Points will be awarded throughout the year to each school based on their accomplishments. The school with the most Dragon Cup points will receive an awesome trophy and ice cream/ pizza extravaganza!
NEW MEMBERS TO THE FB GROUP =3 POINTS https://www.facebook.com/ groups/62898434515/
EARN POINTS BY:
»»Attending DCMs—10 points per member »»Responding to newsletter—5 points per »»Secretary report filled out on time—20 pts »»Secretary report filled out late (better late than never)—5 points »»VP report filled out on time—15 points »»Weekly emails from the secretary—5 points per email »»Weekly bulletins or monthly newsletters from club editor—5 points per bulletin/20 points per newsletter »»Attending Kiwanis meetings—10 pts per member »»Miscellaneous—up to my discretion »»All officers attending a DCM—50 points
DCP STANDINGS WILL BE POSTED ON February 15th, 2014!
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CONTACT INFO
Trang Tran {District Governor} Lincoln High School (D34) Email: pnwgov.trang@gmail.com
Hakikat Bains {District Secretary} Omak High School (D9) Email: bains.hakikat@gmail.com
John Jay District Administrator Email: jmjay@comcast.net
Eric Grewal {District Treasurer} Monroe High School (D21) Email: egrewal1@gmail.com
Sara Thomas {District Editor} Kodiak High School (AYS) Email: slthomas01@gmail.com
Tom Saunders Asst. District Administrator Email: pnwtoms@gmail.com
Kiwanis Lt. G
Denny Lim {Convention Chair} Steilacoom High School (D35) Email: dwhanlim@gmail.com
INTL. BOARD
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Administrators
Jim Owens Kiwanis D32 Lt. Gov Email: jim@castforkids.org
Roshni Chandwani PNW International Trustee (Texas-Oklahoma District) Email: roshni.chandwani.kc@gmail.com
DIVISION 32 CLUB OFFICERS
H H S L H S R H S T H S
President: Allen Truong Email: allentruong123@gmail.com Vice-President: Cindy Truong Email: cindytruong1717@gmail.com Secretary: Cheuk-Ning Li Email: cheuk.ning.li@gmail.com Treasurer: Jacquelin Huang Email: msxcookies@hotmail.com Bulletin Editor: J.A. Ong Email: J.A.Ong@me.com
President: Morgan Lucena Email: bwvmlgirl@aim.com Vice-President: Justin Danao Email: justindanao.lhskc@yahoo.com Secretary: Lisa Lai Email: Liissaa425@live.com Treasurer: Jessica Tiamzon Email: jessicatiamzon@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Jenny Zhang Email: jennyz0213@yahoo.com
President: Jennifer Vuong Email: jennifervuong11@gmail.com Vice-President: Hang Bui Email: Hang_Bui_000@yahoo.com Secretary: Quynh Nguyen Email:Quynhnguyen_12@yahoo.com Treasurer: Wan Na Huang Email: wanna-huang@hotmail.com Bulletin Editor: Lilian Vo Email: Lilian.pk.Vo@gmail.com
President: Morgan Olson Email: morgsters5@yahoo.com Vice President: Nicolette Olson Email: nicoletteolson3@yahoo.com Secretary: Michelle Perry Email: shellypelly96@hotmail.com Treasurer: Allegra Sundstrom Email: legssundstrom@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Mallory Kennedy Email: niki.day253@gmail.com
K M H S K L H S K R H S K W H S
President: Yen Le Email: thefiredrakeyen@gmail.com Vice-President: Raphael Enrico Email: Raphaele123@gmail.com Secretary: Junelle Palisoc Email: agatapalisoc@gmail.com Treasurer: Emily Ly Email: smartyrice@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Marquel Gapuz Email: TheMarquel@gmail.com
President: Hailey Vandeventer Email: haileyv@comcast.net Vice-President: Zia Wanalista Email: zwanalis@gmail.com Secretary: Abbie Descargar Email: abbie0728@comcast.net Treasurer: Hieu Nguyen Email: hieutnguyens@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Alexa Agustiano Email: alexa.agustiano@yahoo.com
President: Tracy Tran Email: tracy.td28@yahoo.com Vice-President: Michelle Nguyen Email: michelle.n261@gmail.com Secretary: Jenny Feng Email: jennyfeng97@gmail.com Treasurer: Jessica Lou Email: jlou.xu@yahoo.com Bulletin Editor: Erik Anguiano Email: erikanguiano0@gmail.com
President: Navid Azodi Email: navidazodi@comcas.net Vice-President: Shannon Parmley Email: shannonparmley@comcast.net Secretary: Pranitha Maganty Email: pranithamaganty@yahoo.com Treasurer: Paula Whitmire Email: paula.whitmire@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Erin Lawyer Email: aries-erin@hotmail.com
Lt. Governor
Alan Yeh Lt. Governor 425-829-7787 alanyeh.kci@gmail.com
Sue Owens Area Administrator Divisions 32 & 33 jimowens6@gmail.com
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THANKS FOR READING! What is your most memorable Key Club experience? Email, text, or Facebook message me your response by February 22nd for Dragon Cup Points!