THE TOASTY TIMES
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT // KEY CLUB
JAN. 2014
VOL 1 | ISSUE 10
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
DIVISION 32
Lindbergh•Renton•Hazen•Kent-Meridian•Kentridge•Kentlake•Kentwood•Tahoma
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greetings key club 101 the eliminate project eliminate merchandise children’s miracle network district convention 2014 divisional spirit contest facebook asks member spotlight lieutenant governor election rally what’s new in division 32? contact info
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PNW Website: www.pnwkeyclub.weebly.com
GREETINGS Happy New Year! What are your new year resolutions this year? Did you accomplish the goals that you set last year for yourself and for your Key Club? Make sure that you commit to the best goals that you set out to do; it’ll all pay off in the end. I can’t believe that my term is almost over; it has been one heck of a ride! In just a few weeks, I’ll have an innie and in just a few months, the division will be under entirely new leadership. I wish nothing but the best to the future lieutenant governor whatever the results turn out to be. With that said, the Lieutenant Governor Election Rally and January DCM is on January 25th! Please be sure that you are there. This DCM is MANDATORY for all officers. Attendance is extremely important as this election rally will decide the fate of the division! Turkey Baskets was a huge success! 211 complete baskets were made at Hazen High School and around four other schools within the division participated in the project. Great job everyone! Congratulations to Kentridge High School for completing around 30 baskets based on the requirements that I previously listed. Tahoma made 8 baskets, Kent-Meridian made 4 baskets, and Lindbergh made 2 baskets! Great job everyone! You’ve all made a significant impact in your community! Points will be allocated accordingly and will be updated soon. Are you going to DCON?! Not sure what DCON is? Ask almost any previous attendee and they’ll probably tell you about how amazing of an experience it is. You don’t want to miss it! Check with your club officers on how you can register! Club officers, please check your email regularly for any updates that I may send out regarding the registration process; I’ve already sent out one about changes and resolved issues. With the new year already here, it’s the perfect time for mid-winter membership recruitment! Host a really fun meeting to attract members, bring friends to Key Club service events and meetings. Your club is what you make of it!
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 Merchandise
T-SHIRTS: $15
LANYARDS: $5
T-Shirts are NOW AVAILABLE! Contact me or your club president for more info.
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ing injuries, birth defects, cancer, and numerous other ailments. Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) was established nationally in 1983 to help children by actively supporting improved health care for millions of young people around the world. CMN’s mission is to generate funds and awareness programs for the benefit of children served by its associated hospitals, now numbering more than 170 nationwide.
HOW KEY CLUB HELPS In 2009-10 Key Club and the Kiwanis family raised almost $1.8 million for Children’s Miracle Network and their affiliated hospitals. For more than a decade, Key Club International has been supporting CMN by sponsoring fundraisers and participating in service projects involving CMN children’s hospitals.
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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
divisional spirit contest Submit a digital design to me by Jan. 25th. Requirements: -Red T-shirt -Must have all the schools on the back -Divisional Mascot (dragon) -2 colors max
WE GOT SPIRIT. YES WE DO. WE GOT SPIRIT, HOW ‘BOUT YOU?
If you have an awesome cheer idea for Division 32 to use at DCON, send me a video by January 25th!
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT DRAGON OF THE MONTH JENNY ZHANG
CLUB: Lindbergh High School BIRTHDAY: February 13, 1997 GRADUATING YEAR: 2015 FAVORITE COLOR: Orange FAVORITE BOOK: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes FAVORITE SONG: “Que Pase Lo Que Pase” by Los Verduleros FAVORITE FOOD: Italian food FAVORITE QUOTE: “Life is short. Drive fast and leave a sexy corpse. That’s one of my mottos.” —Stanley Hudson (The Office) GUILTY PLEASURES: Forever21.com POSITIONS HELD: LHS Bulletin Editor 2013-Present Why Jenny? She has tons of photography experience, a vast knowledge on photo-editing, phenomenal skill in graphic design, and mind-blowing creativity. Jenny started the Lindbergh Key Club Events Calendar website and Lindbergh’s club newsletter, The Toast, which enhanced communication at our school. She goes that extra mile to make her newsletters. Jenny’s even been recognized in D32 and the PNW District because of it. Every newsletter has a specific theme and design that she creates all by herself. Nobody makes newsletters like Jenny and I’m glad that she’s my my editor. She has a ton of hours and goes beyond Key Club to help. She volunteered all summer in Paraguay, giving up the finer things in life, to change the lives of the local youth. Jenny is the Best. Editor. Ever. She definitely deserves to be the Dragon of the Month. -Morgan Lucena (LHS President)
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If you could spend the day with anyone (living or dead), who would it be and why? I’d like to spend it with my first art teacher, Kal Leavy. She passed of cancer a few years back, and she taught me so much. From her I learned technical artsy stuff but also how to think outside the box. We used to joke and dance together, and it was a really unique relationship! I miss her a lot! What is your spirit animal and why? A camp counselor once told me that my spirit animal was a rabbit because I was very jumpy and enthusiastic about things. That was a good 10 years ago but I’m just gonna go with it. I have ambitions to jump high, and rabbits jump high. Close enough. Why do you love Key Club? I think throughout high school so far, I’ve matured and changed a lot. Key Club has definitely played a role in that. I love Key Club because it has taught me to keep an open mind and to always wear rainboots to events involving plants. It has shown me people’s willingness to feed pizza to 30 high school volunteers (on many occasions). It has shown me relationships with some of the most amazing and diligent people. But mostly, I love Key Club because it has shown me how to care.
LT. GOVERNOR ELECTIONS You Hold the Key | January 25th, 2014
ARE YOU THE NEXT LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF DIVISION 32? Lieutenant Governor Election Rally Information What: An rally to elect your new lieutenant governor for the 2014-2015 term. Where: Kent Library 212 2nd Ave N. Kent, WA 98032 When: January 25th, 2014 1:30pm-3:30pm Who: Delegates, Key Clubbers, Kiwanis Advisors, Faculty Advisors, and supporters.
KEY DATES:
KEY DATES
January 15th Service Agreement Form is due to me January 25th Election Rally at the Kent Library
It seems just like yesterday when I ran for lieutenant governor; it’s gone by so fast! I’m excited to see who will be elected to serve this remarkable division and maintain connections between the clubs and district. I look forward to seeing you all at the election rally on January 25th. May the odds be ever in your favor!
All prospective candidates must fill out this interest form: http://tinyurl.com/d32ltginterest
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WHAT’S NEW In Division 32?
Lieutenant Governor Elections January DCM
What: Lieutenant Governor Election Rally to elect the new Lieutenant Governor of Division 32 for the 2014-2015 term. Who: Delegates, advisors, Kiwanians, all Key Clubbers! When: January 25th, 2014 1:30 PM-3:30 PM Where: Kent Library It’s time to vote for who will have the honor to serve as the next Lieutenant Governor of Division 32. Each club is entitled to 2 delegates to vote and this election rally is MANDATORY for all officers. Two delegates from each club also must be present in order for the process to run smoothly. As always, members are also welcome to attend and take part in deciding who your next Lieutenant Governor will be! Voice your opinion, be active! There will be time in between candidates and during voting for you to discuss and deliberate with your delegates.
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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 JANUARY 11, 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 one thing you learned about Children’s Miracle Network? Email, text, or Facebook message me your response by January 17th for Dragon Cup Points!