NAugustewsletter Key KNews ey News Texas-Oklahoma District August 2022 | Region 13 | Division 10 Volume 1 Issue 3
Table of Contents 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Letter from your LTG Updates Reminders and Deadlines Officer Responsibilities Officer Responsibilities Cont. Resources Resources Cont. Back to School Membership Tips Recruitment Recruitment Cont. Service Activities Governor's Project 2
Table of Contents 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Monthly Challenges Divisional Project Major Emphasis Major Emphasis Cont. Service Partners Service Partners Cont. Kiwanis Family Kiwanis Family Cont. Websites LTG Contact Regional and District Contact District Staff 33
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Greetings, Division 10!
Yours in Friendship and Service, Nidhi Rao Division 10 Lieutenant Governor your 5
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I hope you all are having an amazing start to the school year!! With new beginnings and fast transitions, it is important that we are staying active within our Key Club chapters by informing members of new announcements and/or additions to the club! This past month, I have formulated several documents containing service ideas and recruitment strategies which have been emailed to you all and presented during my August DCM. Don't forget to keep me informed of all things T-O! I have been working on planning the Regional Training Conference with Region 12 and 13, as well as working with the Regulations, Elections, and Credentials committee to document meeting minutes, compile accurate reports, and create resources to use as forums for your school which will inform you of the District ByLaws, Officer Responsibilities, and Parliamentary Procedure! Please reach out to me with the outlined schedule that distinguishes a timeline for your club, and contact me if you have any questions at all!
Sunday, September 18th 5:00-6:00 PM Updates Divisional Council Meeting Our next DCM will be held on Sunday, September 18th from 5-6 PM. We will be discussing the MUC, YOF Grant, Recruitment strategies, volunteering opportunities, engaging the members of your club, our RTC, and more! Via Zoom Regional Training Conference Region 12 and 13 will hold its RTC on Saturday, September 17th! During the RTC, club officers will be trained on their responsibilities and how to perform the duties specific to their position. In addition, information on how to execute meetings, Kiwanis relations communication, Major Emphasis Programs, and Youth Opportunities Fund will be presented for you all. Officers will further be able to share new ideas and communicate with individuals in their division/region! Saturday, September 17th TBA TBA 6
Reminders and Deadlines 1. Join the Remind group with the code "a3gb29" 2. Join the GroupMe chat with this link 4. Finalize contact information for your chapter and communicate any changes with me 5. Continue to engage members of your chapter with Key Club and plan service activities 3. Mark the date for our September DCM: 9/18/22 (Sunday!) Monthly Assignments... Secretaries: Monthly reports are due on the 5th of every month, but try your best to get them in by the 4th for extra points! Editors: Assignments are also due on the 5th of every month at 11:59 pm! Editors, CC me in your emails as you turn in your work. 7
The treasurer is to stay up to date with deadlines for club dues, control the club's money, its collection, and disbursement, reconcile bank statements, record all expenditures and income for the week, deposit club funds, and collect all monies from club projects.
The Secretary is to submit monthly reports containing their activity with Key Club for that particular month, update the roster with new contact information for each officer, take attendance and write meeting minutes at both officer and general meetings, and keep track of the service/social hours throughout the school year.
The Vice President is to assist the President with any given tasks and help with additional responsibilities throughout the team. They are to be in contact with the advisor as well and ensure all activities and events for Key Club are accomplished in an organized manner.
The President is to preside over each meeting and ensure requirements for the chapter have been met; these include dues, deadlines, and making sure that each officer is completing their tasks on time. They are also to develop K-Family and inter club relations, decide what competitions to participate in at LEDCON, inform the advisor of current news with Key Club, and make sure everyone is receiving all necessary information.
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Officer Responsibilities
President Vice President Secretary Treasurer
The Webmaster is responsible for maintaining the school club's website and updating it with all new, important, and relevant information.
The editor is responsible for completing the monthly tasks assigned. These include the Newsletter, Articles, HOTO, Photos, Letter to The Editor, and the Riddle of the Month.
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Officer Responsibilities
Presidents and VPs Resources Duties of the Club President Below are links to resources that can be found on the T-O Website! All of these are meant to assist you with your position in order to fulfill all responsibilities. Duties of the Club Vice President Secretaries Online Report Form (link here) Communicate any questions you may have about the monthly report with me or our District Secretary, Dylan Dam Treasurers YOF Grant Information Treasurer duties 10
Resources Below are links to resources that can be found on the T-O Website! All of these are meant to assist you with your position in order to fulfill all responsibilities. Editors Webmasters Editor's Handbook T-O and Key GoogleInternationalClubLogos:DriveFolder The Editor's Handbook created by our District Editor, Bethany Tran, has all of the information you will need to know in order to accurately perform the responsibilities of the Editor position and complete all required tasks. 11
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Tips Hold an officer meeting with your team in order to discuss new initiatives Craft new ideas that will aid in your success throughout the school year Organize your thoughts onto a timeline or calendar to give a better understanding of how long you have to accomplish your goals Plan service projects and volunteering opportunities now! 1. 2. 3 4. Having a HPlan aving a HPlan aving a Plan The new school year has officially started! It is now time to start organizing how you would like to recruit members into your Key Club chapter and plan for the year! This is extremely important in order to provide service and engaging activities throughout the school year. In addition, more members in your school chapter only expands your ability to do more for your community! Recruitment 13
Recruitment Ways to Recruit More Members 4. Mark your first interest meeting date for the school year and inform members (create meeting slides presentation) 5. Build platforms of communication: Establish a Remind and a Google Classroom group, as well as a GroupMe chat! 6. Create a Recruitment Video: All officers can meet at a chosen location to film. In the video, you can introduce each of the officers, incorporate the Objects of Key Club International, what Key Club means to you, and all that it has to offer! Additionally, you can be sure to mention volunteering opportunities and fun activities like socials held throughout the year Establish an Instagram Page for your school chapter and stay active on uploading posts from various events Create online flyers or posters that you can upload on your social media (Canva is a great tool for this) Create a website for your chapter that enables members to see what Key Club is, all that your club has done and will continue to do, an officer team page with contact information, and volunteering opportunities/additional resources 1. 2. 3. 14
Service Activities Below are service activities your club can participate in and offer to your members this year! Participate in the Divisional Project and looking at ways to initiate service in your school to earn divisional points Trash clean up event at local parks Create cards that can be sent to nursing homes and healthcare workers Volunteer at your local library Donate or recycle unwanted clothes to vulnerable communities Volunteer at a community center or non profit organization (helping at a gift shop, organizing and packing clothes, cleaning) Volunteer at a food pantry Help organize community events (if there are any 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. local events at a park or specific building) 15 Service Directory Membership Package Links:
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Divisional Project
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The Divisional Project is called "One Step to Lead," emphasizing the idea that each individual can have a lasting impact on another, through big and small efforts to help. By taking one step forward, you become a leader in your community. This project aims to create an environment surrounded by our small actions painting a larger picture, and all that each of us can do everyday. Individuals in vulnerable communities do not have access to several basic necessities including clean water and educational opportunities, and the environment is not as healthy with air and soil conditions. By taking one step to help another, you are leading thousands of people in efforts to change. With your change, we are making all the difference to provide more for those around us. It all starts with one step to lead. - Ideas -Service IdeasHost a trash clean up day around local community centers and mentor students with different course work Connect with food pantries to volunteer with Assist local charities with packing clothes, helping in the shops, and organize sections of the building where needed with local non profit organizations and donate non-perishable food items and other products
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Since the 1940s, Key Clubs have worked with March of Dimes to make a positive impact on 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.
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.
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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.
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.
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Service Partners
The mission of Erika's Lighthouse is to make sure no young person feels alone in their depression. This nonprofit organization encourages good mental health and strives to break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues. Erika's Lighthouse is dedicated to creating a community of empathy and education and has resources and programs for students and educators, grades 4-12. to make an impact and have fun while doing it? for a service project that you can complete from the comfort of your bedroom? Key Club has partnered with Schoolhouse to bring free tutoring to thousands of learners across the world. If you're interested in learning something new, or you're interested in becoming a tutor yourself, sign up today!
Collegewise believes that applying to college should be an exciting time for students and parents, not a stressful, anxiety-ridden rite of passage. Every year, the organization creates customized plans to ensure that every student gets the academic support they need and is fully equipped to complete their applications thoughtfully, effectively and early.
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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. Happiness is not just a state. It’s a skill that anyone can learn. Every step toward happiness matters — no matter where you live or work, no matter who you are or what you do. You can help people take those steps in the Virtual Race for Wellness. Take part and help Project Happiness reach its goal of bringing programs to those who need them most, regardless of financial constraints. Partner
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Kiwanis Family
Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Key Club members around the world are learning how to lead and stand for what’s right through service and volunteerism. In partnership with their local Kiwanis club, high school students are making a positive impact as they serve others in their schools and communities.
K-Kids is where elementary school students begin developing their hearts for service. This studentled service leadership program builds leadership skills and strong moral character while giving students an opportunity to participate in service projects.
Builders Club, designed for middle school students, encourages members to focus their passion and energy on serving others. They learn self-confidence and become tomorrow’s leaders through teamwork, goal-setting, and action.
Aktion Club is the only service club for adults with disabilities. Members develop confidence and selfesteem by adopting leadership roles within their clubs. They also discover their own talents as they use them to help others.
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Since 1915, these adult volunteers have been serving the children of the world through fundraising and hands-on service projects. Kiwanis created its family of sponsored leadership clubs to help people of all ages develop the heart to serve, answer the call to lead, and accept the courage to engage. By working together, we can become a force for good in the world for children and communities.
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Circle K International is the world’s largest student-led service organization for college students. Now in 19 nations, this group is among the most passionate Kiwanis family members when it comes to service.
Websites Learn more about our Kiwanis Family by visiting the websites below! Visit the Texas-Oklahoma and Key Club International website where you can find much information about our District and Key Club! T-O Key Club Link Key Club International Link Key Club KiwanisCircle K Int. K-Kids Aktion Club Builders Club 25
LTG Contact Lieutenant Governor: Nidhi Rao nidhiraokc@gmail.com Email: Phone Number: (713)380-5821 Remind: The code to join is "a3gb29" GroupMe: GroupMe link @todivision10 @tokeyclub Follow our Divisional and the District Instagram Page! 26
Connect with T-O! Regional Advisor: Lexi Durbin Email: region13@tokeyclub.com District Administrator: Kenyon Black Email: Administrator@tokeyclub.com Assistant Administrator: Kelly Poland Email: AAEvents@tokeyclub.com 27
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Come for monthly report support! 1st of every month (9PM-10PM) Come for newsletter and editor support! Third Sunday of every month (3PM-4PM) Come for website and graphic design support! First Sunday of every month (1PM-2PM) District Board Office Hours Come for general Key Club support! The first and third Thursday of every month (8PM-9PM) Come for MUC and YOF Grant support! The 20th of every month (4PM-5PM) oov-gnsc-dgq kzb-pynr-ofw dvk-hkky-rud eih-hsbt-ian ssc-keju-wwf 29
Governor: @tokey23 Secretary: @tosecs23 Treasurer: @totreas23 Editor: @toeditor23 Tech Producer: @towebs23 District Board Contact Join the District Remind group for your respective position! Join the District GroupMe chat for your respective position! (links below) Secretary GroupMe Treasurer GroupMe Editor GroupMe Webmaster GroupMe 30
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