May Newsletter '23

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region 4 | division 2s volume11|issue1

OFFICER

M E S S A G E S

ANDREW DUONG, ASSISTANT EDITOR

Hey Key Club! I hope everyone did well on their AP exams! I am so excited to start this new term as your assistant editor! I can’t wait to get to know all of you guys!!!

AN LE, ASSISTANT SECRETARY

Hey Key Club! I’m excited to be working with you guys as the ‘23-’24 Assistant Secretary. When I was a member during Key Club, it was the most fun I ever had and inspired me to become an officer. I wish for the ‘23-’24 year to be just as fun, and good luck on the upcoming AP exams!

CRISTOPHER CISNEROS WEBMASTER

To all Key Club members, I wish the best of luck to everyone on this last push through the school year. The summer vacations are pretty much here and whether you are gonna sleep through it or go out somewhere, I hope you all enjoy it very well and make the most of it! See you next time and take care my fellow Key Clubbers!

Pleasebeinthelookour forthedateofourannual carwash!!

jFollowourinsta, oinourremind, tandjoinourdiscord

Summers a great time to catchup on your hours, as we are adjusting our member expectations please be checking our socials!

ummerplans. Allfoundinsocials page!

LETTERFROMTHEEDITOR

Dear Key Club,

My name is Amy Garcia and many of you may know me as the editor from last year! I'm so excited to have the opportunity to be your editor again as well as working with our new assistant editor Andrew Duong! Be sure to keep a look out for his work on Instagram. I'm sure I'll see some of yall this summer in the many events you have planned until then stay safe.

Sincerely, Amy

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JUNEEVENTS

TANGO TAB

When: Saturday, June 10th from 8:30 am-10:30 am

Where: 8084 Park Ln #145

What: Help pack lunches for those in need of food DART EVENT; please be at the Downtown Garland Station with $3 for your ticket at the time TBA!

JUNE CAR WASH

When: Saturday, June 17th from 8 am-5 pm

Where: 5550 Lavon DR

What: Help out at our annual car wash fundraise, you will be washing cars and helping advertise to those who pass by

RUN FOR THE KIDS

When: Saturday, June 24 from 7:30-10:30 am

What: Help assist marathon runners, bring support and energy, help set up and break down, and provide general support for the event

Where: Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve (5901 Los Rios Blvd.) SELF DRIVE!

WRITTEN BY BRYAN CRUZ

LEDcon is the most fun experience I ever had. I did not know what to expect of LEDcon when first hearing about it, but it was phenomenal. I never guessed what memories I gained from this trip that will forever carry into my heart. I loved everyone at LEDcon, regardless of interaction, their presence was memorable. In the weeks and days before LEDcon, my anticipation was slowly building up, I was getting more anxious as the day got closer. I was excited about everything, the hotel, the people, and the contest. I was participating in the Super Smash Bros tournament and I wanted to bring pride to our club somehow.

During the first day of LEDcon, we arrived a bit late, around 7. We registered at the hotel, dropped off our stuff in our rooms, and headed into a giant gym-like room. The room was filled with bouncy houses and LTG all around. I raced with Osheen, and in another one, I knocked her out with a toy staff. I also played Jenga with Mayah, Amy, Osheen, Chris, and an LTG. Every block had a number on it and each number had an action for us to do, take a picture with a random stranger, dance off, take candy, and whatever After we were done with the area, we took our group theme picture, and we were dressed as Spongebob characters; I was Snellie.

On the second day of LEDcon, we ate breakfast that the hotel provided( it was expensive). During this day, there were a lot of forums and activities These forums had LTG speaking of how to be a leader, speaking in front of an audience, and finding service events. The activities were the Super Smash Bros tournament, talent show, and speeches. I participated in the Super Smash and went to the finals. I would be playing a game the next day during the luncheon.

On the third day of LEDcon, for the luncheon, the dress code is formal. Everyone at the luncheon was dressed in beautiful suits and dresses, the food was amazing. I played during the luncheon and I won, I won a medal and everyone was cheering. We are nominated for 9th club out of every other club, we also won the top website.

On the last day of LEDcon, we packed everything we had, took pictures, and said goodbye to the district and LTG leaders. I enjoyed LEDcon and I can’t wait to go next year

WRITTEN BY CHRIS PHAM

As I sink into the layers of blankets and pillows in my hotel room, bedridden with guilt and tears welling in my eyes, I stop to think of what brought me to this point I anticipated LEDCON to be an amazing experience; unforgettable, irreplaceable, and exultant above all However, I found quite the opposite to be true as I laid glued to my bed, sick with what one may describe as a heavy heart Following the awards ceremony, I returned to my room, disappointment eating away at my chest. Our club had failed to place in any of the competitions we signed up for and won zero trophies. Despite placing for one of top three websites in the T-O region, we were left with nothing but a distinguished website patch Compared to last year's top website trophy among a multitude of other trophies, we weren’t anywhere near the level of last year’s board While I front a happy face and walk over to my friends’ room with a smile, I can’t help but feel a twinge of sorrow and shame I run my worn hands into the carved, wooden door of my friends’ hotel room. *Knock* As the door opens and I come face to face with the group of people I have spent the entire year working with, I burst into tears. They surround and embrace me like a pack of sardines, leaving not a single ounce of air to breathe It is at this moment that I learn the value of Key Club and what it means to me Etched into my mind like a deep painting on a canvas were the four values of Key Club: leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness These four values have become the highlight of my time as an officer as I uncover each one in the people around me. While I had merely thought of these words as a ploy to attract members, I discovered that these words had more weight than just letters on a flyer Each one of these values and the people that represent them have built a community that I’ve found to be stronger than even blood My K-Family has taught me so much and will continue to do so moving forward Despite the long hours, late nights, and early mornings, I’ve found myself coming back to this club once again like an aching pain that never seems to stop. Yet, despite the difficulties that this club has put me through, I continue to embrace and accept Key Club as an integral part of my life. So what does Key Club mean? Key Club is and always will be a second family to me

UPLIFT THROUGH EDUCATION

THE PROJECT:

Education is the key element we see in our daily lives; it stems from a variety of topics towards the betterment of one another, and in long term growth, to the actions of individuals. Education is important in the success and continuity of the foundations of Key Club and how we grow as one: through knowledge, sharing our passion, and encouraging others. It provides unity, and it ultimately symbolizes the development for our future. The Governor's Project, Uplift through Education, strives to build the servant leaders of our District to give back to individuals in underprivileged communities through a multitude of community-driven events that focus on the empowerment and importance of education, research, and financial literacy. In addition, this project is intended to highlight that our district, as one, is unified as a team to help people from around the world who do not have access to similar resources and lesson plans to utilize in schools, universities, and beyond. As we rise together, we can uplift the many students, peers, and adults around us. It starts with education - through increasing the culture, teachings, and knowledge - from one person to another.

WHY?

According to a report studied by the United Nations, over 35% of children and adolescents around the world do not have access to educational resources Compounding these inequities has created a digital divide which continues to grow, and individuals can face considerable barriers in the future without equal access - over two thirds of the percentage studied faces inaccessible technology usage within their home as well The importance of uplifting others through education is to provide them with the opportunity to gain experiences and carry on the knowledge they obtain for their future endeavors Many individuals around the world do not have access to di erent school-based resources because of di ering circumstances

SERVICE IDEAS:

Educational workshop program (In-person and Zoom)

New topics will be provided monthly ranging from mathematics to literature

Write and deliver words of kindness and encouragement to students, teachers, and advisors

Tutoring sessions with students

garciamy002@students.garlandisd.net

doungand@students.garlandisd.net

phamchr004@students.garlandisd.net

criscisneros45@gmail.com

DISTRICTCONTACT

LTG Regional Advisor Govenor Secretary Treasurer Editor Convention Llason

Khoa Trinh ltg2s@tokeyclub

Alina Dam region4@tokeyclub

Nidhi Rao governor@tokeyclub.com

Emily Seo secretary@tokeyclub.com

Ria Rana treasurer@tokeyclub.com

Vivian Lee editor@tokeyclub.com

Casey Tran cl@tokeyclub.com

Sanjana Kavula technproducer@tokeyclub.com