October Newsletter

Letter from your LTG

Greetings, Division 10!

I hope you all are having a wonderful week! I am so excited to share with you the fifth edition of my monthly newsletters, Key-News! This past month, I hosted the Regional Training Conference along with the other LTGs in Region 12 and 13, worked with the Regulations, Elections, and Credentials (REC) Committee to update the District ByLaws and continue to work with Parliamentary Procedure, updated all contact information for your officer team, helped create the forums for the District Training Conference, and have been working to implement a new event for our divisional project, "One Step to Lead." Please read this newsletter in its entirety for all new and important updates. Yours in Friendship and Service,

KEY- Updates

October PCM

The October PCM will be on Friday, October 28th at 5:00 PM via Zoom

Meeting ID: 340 644 4363 Passcode: OctPCM

DistrictTrainingConference

The Texas Oklahoma District Board held its training conference on Saturday, October 22nd.

Thank you to all of those who attended!

District/DivisionalProjects

Don't forget to participate in Service Activities for the Governor, District, and Divisional Project.

At LEDCON, there is an award for highest participation with the Governor's Project!

LEDCON BookDrive

LEDCON stands for Leadership and Education Conference, and it is the annual Key Club conference held by the District Board. This year's theme was revealed at the District Training Conference, and it is "Service Under the Sun!" Mark the date for the convention (April 13 16th) and begin fundraising early!

For the divisional service project, use the SignUp Genius link to donate books.

Gently used books are accepted!

ServiceActivities

Continue to initiate service activities within your club! Use the Service Directory if you need any assistance (volunteering opportunities, donation drives, and more).

Secretaries Editors

Webmasters

Club Dues

Membership Update Center

Officer Responsibilities

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.

President Vice President Secretary

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 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 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.

Officer Responsibilities

Editor

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.

Webmaster

The Webmaster is responsible for maintaining the school club's website and updating it with all new, important, and relevant information.

Editors Editor's Handbook

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.

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Divisional Project

"One Step to Lead"

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

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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.

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.

UNICEF is the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children. Working with other United Nations bodies, governments, and non-governmental 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.

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.

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.

Want to make an impact and have fun while doing it? Looking 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!

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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.

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.

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K I W A N I S

K-Kids is where elementary school students begin developing their hearts for service. This student-led 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.

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.

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Circle K International is the world’s largest studentled service organization for college students. Now in 19 nations, this group is among the most passionate Kiwanis family members when it comes to service.

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.

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.

T h a n k y o u !