Texas-Oklahoma District | Volume 2, Issue 1
The Official Newsletter of Division 11 IDEA San Benito · Harlingen High School · Marine Military Academy · San Benito High School Los Fresnos High School · La Feria High School · McAllen Memorial · Lamar Academy
Hello!
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My name is Paloma Ramirez. I’m 15 years old and a sophomore at IDEA in San Benito. I’m the new Lieutenant Governor. Here are some things that can help you get to know me better:
Page 1… Goals for 2013-2014 Page 2… What is Kiwanis International? Page 3… How to Reach this Year’s Goals Page 4… District Contact Page
1) I have been in Key Club since freshman year. 2) My passion is to help others. 3) My fear is not living up to my parents’ expectations. 4) I’m on the soccer, volleyball, and basketball team. 5) I enjoy being a teenager. I hope we can make the 2013- 2014 Key Club year the best we’ve ever had!
Sincerely,
Paloma Ramirez
My Contact Information: Phone number: (956) 281-8060 Email: ramirezpaloma06@gmail.com Facebook: Paloma Ramirez
Goals for 2013-2014 1. Better Communication with Officers and Club Advisors 2. More Clubs submitting their Monthly Reports 3. More article submissions to the Tex- O Key 4. More attendance at Presidential Council Meetings, Fall Training Conference, and Divisional Election Conference 5. Dues paid on time!
“Teamwork is the ability to work together toward a common vision.�-
Andrew Carnegie
What is it? Kiwanis (pronounced like Kih-wah-nis) International is a global (literally, international) organization (there are clubs all over the world including South America and Asia.) Kiwanis and its family of clubs (CKI, Key Club, etc.) —nearly 600,000 members strong—raise more than $100 million and dedicate more than 18 million volunteer hours to strengthen communities and serve children. (Yes, this includes you and your club!) Members of every age attend regular meetings, raise funds for various causes and participate in service projects. Our International Reach: Members also make an impact throughout the world by participating in Kiwanis International’s new global campaign for children, The Eliminate Project: Kiwanis eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus. (to be continued) As an adult: Kiwanis International offers three clubs for adults: Kiwanis, Aktion Club (pronounced like the word action) and Circle K International (or the shorter version of Circle K which is CKI). Aktion Club is the only community service club for adults living with disabilities such as Down syndrome. It provides members with opportunities to become engaged in their communities. CKI is the premier university service organization with clubs on more than 500 campuses. As a kid, an adolescent, and a teenager: Key Club (the high school level), the oldest and largest service organization for teens, teaches leadership through service to others. Builders Club (middle school/junior high level) for adolescents provides students with opportunities to develop leadership, improve self-esteem, increase civic engagement and learn life skills through service. Kiwanis Kids (elementary level) provides students with opportunities to work together on service projects, develop leadership potential and create strong moral character.
Key Club- sponsored by Kiwanis International
Key Club- sponsored by Kiwanis International
Kiwanis International
How to Reach this Year’s Goals 1. COMMUNICATION IS KEY!
2. REPORT REPORT REPORT!
Make sure to send me your club’s contact information. This means the email address and phone number from your Club’s Advisor and Club Officers. Also make sure to update your Club’s profile on the District Website.
It is your Club Secretary’s duty to send in the Monthly Report which is found on the District Website. This is where you report all the service, socials, and meetings you’ve had for each month.
3. GET RECOGNIZED!
4. IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
The Tex-O Key is the publication produced by the Editor of the TexasOklahoma District, and it contains articles submitted from clubs all over both states.
Presidential Council Meetings, Fall Training Conference, and Divisional Election dates are still in the works.
5. PAY YOUR DUES!
Important Links:
Make sure to pay dues on time. It is very important in order to keep your club in good standing with Kiwanis International and if you’re a brand new member you get a lapel pin and membership card.
District Website http://tokeyclub.com/
Monthly Report Resources http://tokeyclub.com/resources/secretary/
District Secretary
District Governor
DistrictKiwanis StaffInternational Contact Page
Usman Hyder
District Secretary
Tashrima Hossain
Isaiah ValleQuinones
Convention Liaison
District Editor
Luke Broussard
Grace Liu
Other District Contacts Regional Advisor: Richard Brotzman