THE TOASTY TIMES
PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT // KEY CLUB
MAR. 2014
VOL 1 | ISSUE 12
The Farewell Issue
DIVISION 32
Lindbergh•Renton•Hazen•Kent-Meridian•Kentridge•Kentlake•Kentwood•Tahoma
IN THIS ISSUE 1 greetings 2 key club 101 4 the eliminate project 6 district convention 2014 8 facebook asks 10 member spotlight 11 meet your new LTG 12 officer wills 18 what’s new in division 32? 20 contact info www.facebook.com/pnwkeyclub www.twitter.com/pnwkeyclub www.pnwmortie.tumblr.com
PNW Website: www.pnwkeyclub.weebly.com
GREETINGS My beloved dragons, It is with the utmost sadness that I bid thee farewell. Four short years in Key Club and they’re quickly coming to an end. However, it is a bittersweet moment for me because while I may be sad, I’m glad to be leaving the division in good hands. Morgan, make me proud. I know you will. This issue is called “The Farewell Issue” because I truly wish for you all to “fare well.” It is too difficult and entirely unrealistic to say goodbye and so farewell will suffice. Farewell, to me, means until we meet again, I wish you nothing but the best. In all your future endeavors whether it is with service or just any other personal goals, I wish you all nothing but the best. I hope this last month of the term is fulfilling for you all, officers and members alike. I cherish every moment that I’ve spent with each and every one of you from working on a fundraiser, playing an icebreaker, making friendship bracelets for the Children’s Hospital, to singing all of the songs from the Frozen soundtrack. Each means so much to me and I can’t thank you enough for giving me such a valuable experience this past year serving as your lieutenant governor. Once, during a club officer check-up, I mulled over how I could describe Key Club and its impact on me. I then came up with this extremely cliched simile: “Key Club to me is like a bee, it goes around and pollinates flowers, allowing them to blossom and grow.” However seemingly corny, this holds true for me and I wouldn’t doubt that it holds true for you as well. Key Club has made me the person who I am today; believe it or not, I wasn’t the most confident and outgoing person before high school. I was awkward (and I probably still am) and reserved, I couldn’t speak in front of crowds, I felt really alone in the world. However, Key Club changed all of that for me. I made some of the best friends I will ever have in Key Club, I fell in love with service and helping with causes much bigger than myself, and I blossomed and grew. While I may be leaving, I hope that in these four short years, I perhaps paved the way for others to blossom and grow as I did. Key Club has had such a profound impact on me and I hope it’ll continue to do that for generations to come. As my Key Club journey is coming to an end, I’d like to thank everyone that was a part of my Key Club life that influenced and inspired me. This includes everyone that I’ve came across this year as well as those who have helped me from the very beginning. In my bout of nostalgia, just to name a few who originated from our very own division, I’d like to thank: Kelsey Mejlaender, Anna Le, James Eng, Nguyen Huynh, Mr. Zylstra, Frau Ellis, Ms. Vandenbos, Sue Owens, Marilyn Milne, Jennifer Diep, and Tina Chung. Thank you for changing my life, Key Club. Thank you Division 32. As for my last words, I say “BALENCIAGA!”
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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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.
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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
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT DRAGON OF THE MONTH DEVON FOX
CLUB: Hazen High School BIRTHDAY: February 14th, 1998 GRADUATING YEAR: 2016 FAVORITE COLOR: Red and Black. I can’t just have one FAVORITE BOOK: The Hunger Games FAVORITE SONG: “The Caged Bird” by Lindsey Stirling FAVORITE QUOTE: “I fear the day that technology will surpass our human interaction. The world will have a generation of idiots” -Albert Einstein GUILTY PLEASURES: I can’t get enough chocolate POSITIONS HELD: Member, but working towards greater heights
If you could spend the day with anyone (living or dead), who would it be and why?
If I could spend the day with anyone I would like to spend the day with Hayao Miyazaki because I love his works of art and would love to see what goes through his head when he makes his master pieces. What is your spirit animal and why?
I would say that my spirit animal would be the Fox because not only is it the best animal ever and my last name, but also I believe that I can be as clever as one and a little deceptive at times. Why do you love Key Club? The reason that i love key club is that its not just a club that you go to just because, but you
go there to be with the people with another part of your family once a week. a place that helps you shine for who you really are and nobody discourages you for that but encourages is instead.
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Why Devon? As both a club officer and lieutenant governor, I have observed first-hand Devon’s passion and dedication to his club. Devon possesses the heart of a true Key Clubber- he is constantly striving to improve his club, he is always willing to help others, and he just genuinely cares, and after all, that is our way of life. Seeing him grow these past two years has been a true honor and I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for him. Although just a member, I’m confident that he will truly take Hazen Key Club to new heights.
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 Dragons! I’m so excited to see your beautiful faces at DCON! The Spirit Stick is definitely ours, but only if we band together and show the PNW District and everybody in Seattle that we’re the biggest, the strongest, and the loudest. THIRTY WHO? THIRTY-TWO! Division 32 is the most spirited division and I’m honored to be able to serve you all. If you didn’t know, the end of DCON officially marks the start of my term. I can already tell I will be working with the most hardworking and phenomenal officers and serving with the most caring and passionate Key Clubbers. Keep on serving guys! And don’t forget to thank Alan Yeh, the outstanding leader of our division, for everything he has done for us! Because he’s the best! :’)
In Love and Service, Morgan Lucena
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OFFICER WILL
A huge congratulations to the incoming officers that have been elected to lead their clubs during the 2014-2015 term! Here’s what your outgoing officers willed to you to help you with your term.
Yen Le, KM Pres: Emily Ly- Be Alicia Keys, catch on fire with the Key Club torch passing through your veins; Bryan Raganot – Be the glue to the club. B-rag, you are the bridge to a musical piece called Key Club; Elise Nguyen- “Separation is in the preparation” Be your own Russell Wilson and organize your success Kimberly Ly- “Sherlock” ~ Find ways to manage club treasury and make them “shinee;” Kelsey Tran- Let your creativity flow in one direction and keep everyone up to date.Calvin Nguyen – Roar like a Royal Lion, breathe community service flames like a dragon.
Raphael Enrico, KM VP: Emily-my swag; Bryan-my legacy; Elise-my fabulousness; Kimberly-what little tennis skills I have; Kelsey-my sock; Calvin-my permission to say "stay swaggie" on your posts on the KM Key Club page.
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To Bryan, Elise, Kimberly, Kelsey, and Calvin: There came a day, a day unlike any other, when Earth’s mightiest heroes found themselves united against a common threat to fight the issues no single key clubber could withstand. On that day, the Officers were born. Coming together was the beginning. Keeping together will be the progress. Working together will lead to the success. We’re The Officers. It’s what we call ourselves; we’re sort of like a team. Welcome to the Officers Initiative. -Emily Ly
Marquel Gapuz, KM Editor: Kelsey Tran, make me proud. I know you can be a better editor than I ever was! Well maybe haha. Good luck, Young Padawan. I'll always be here if you need me! Vidaul Milton-Dent, KM Public Relations: Calvin Nguyen, as you know I am not a dentist but you have the potential to become one of the greatest PR's ever. I know this because you have a great way of thinking and a rely nice nose. The shoes I left are hard to fill and ease don't crease them. Good luck and may the force be with you always. And remember just call my name and I'll be there...just look over your shoulders!"
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OFFICER WILL
Dear Incoming Key Club Secretary,
Congratulations on winning the busiest position of your club’s office! You’ll be relied on staying on top hours, attendance, minutes, reports, etc. – but fear not! It’s all doable. Your job is to keep the club together and posted with all types of news, events, and instructions. You and the rest of the crew will become the best of friends, of course with all the time together, by the end of your terms, but don’t forget about your advisors from both Kiwanis and the administration of your school. The advisors are vital in the actual doing of the team’s plans, so be sure to email them your weekly minutes. As for hours, having several tens of people in the club, it may seem overwhelming to have to keep track of all the work they’ve done – but updating them as soon as you can will make it easier. It’s better to spend a few minutes a week to update than to spend an hour or so updating a month’s worth. Spell the whole name of the event out and be sure to write in the date – it’s unbelievably confusing when trying to figure out an abbreviation of an event, trust me. Also, keeping them updated will make your secretary report a lot easier to do, for there is an important segment of the report where you have to list all the events, number of people, and the total number of hours. The report is not for the higher board to judge you or your club, don’t be scared – just be truthful and remember to write them a little note to make them smile at the end of it! Key Club will take a lot of your time, but it’s totally fine because Key Clubbers are amazing. Don’t be afraid to have a social life. Stay on top of your school work as well as Key Club work. People will understand if you have some homework to do or a test study for, because we all do! Have a blast, keep on the legacy, and I wish you luck!
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Sincerely, Junelle Palisoc KM Secretary
LS Tracy Tran, KR Pres.: Michelle- sweet potato chips; Jenny- calculus knowledge; Naomi- patience to deal with Denny; Kathleen- fancy socks; Denny- shorts; Jojo- puns
Morgan Lucena, LHS President: Justin Danao- dog collar; Jessica Tiamzon- pillow; Lisa Lai- 5" binder; Efrain Velasco- phone; Kenji Nicholson- dance lessons
Justin Danao, LHS VP: Jessica Tiamzon- A grammar tutor; Lisa Lai- A cute little puppy; Efrain Velasco- Dannie Riel covered in chocolate; Kenji Nicholson- A Japanese girl-
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OFFICER WILL Jenny Zhang, LHS Editor: Justin- Peanuts; Jessica- The shirt I never gave back; Lisa- Riddles and Easter eggs; Efrain- A girl; Kenji- My GPA HAHAHA LOSER
Lisa Lai, LHS Secretary: Justin Danao- Cashews; Jessica Tiamzon- Dance Lessons; Efrain Velasco- chocolate cake; Kenji Nicholson- Boat shirt to match his boat
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Jessica Tiamzon, LHS Treasurer: Justin Danao – a dog bone, Lisa Lai – stilts, Efrain Velasco – friends, Kenji Nicholson – chopsticks
LS Allen Truong, HHS Pres.: Cindy- My car; Jacquelinflash drive; Constance- a tennis racket; Crystal- One Direction CD; Jonathan- a camera
Cheuk-Ning Li, HHS Secretary: Cindy - More hu-Oh Cindy, if only there was someone out there who wanted to hug you; Jacquelin - More marathon events; Constance Timely emails and monthly reports; Crystal - So many money; Jonathan - A gorgeous scrapbook with fabulous pictures
Cindy Truong, HHS VP: Jacquelin- A not-so-suicidal junior year; Constance- A hump cake; Crystal- First chair; Jonathan- An actual cup amplifier
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WHAT’S NEW In Division 32? MARCH DCM: DCON Prep
ALL DCON ATTENDEES MUST ATTEND What: Pre-DCON prep session to learn cheers, distribute spirit gear, make posters, eat, and have fun! Who: ALL DCON ATTENDEES, but as always, everyone is invited to attend! When: March 28th, 2014 3:00 PM-5:00 PM Where: Kentridge High School, Rm. A20 12430 SE 208th St Kent, WA 98031
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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!
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
NEW MEMBERS TO THE FB GROUP =3 POINTS https://www.facebook.com/ groups/62898434515/
School
AprAug
Secretary Duties
VP Duties
Editor Duties
Kiwanis Meetings
Newsletters
DCM Attendance
Emails
Turkey Baskets
Misc
Total
34
1786
200
134
4222
10
434 2194
Hazen
967
105
95
0
0
55
310
220
Lindbergh
1973
120
105
60
100
475
1010
45
Kentlake
109
105
70
0
0
0
140
Kent-Meridian
789
120
105
80
150
155
500
60
200
35
900
33
Kentridge
679
120
95
20
30
55
600
90
Kentwood
262
105
30
0
0
25
240
30
Renton
373
40
15
40
0
20
90
Tahoma
62
0
30
20
0
15
80
Congratulations to Lindbergh High School on winning the first ever Dragon Cup!
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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!