R.L. Paschal High School Division 1S Texas-Oklahoma District
Published on 12/4/13
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PASCHAL KEY CLUB NEWS
Volume 2, Issue 8
NOVEMBER 2013
Table of Contents Page 3: Band of Roses and President’s Note Page 4: Turkey Trot Run and Member of the Month Page 5: Mobil Food Pantry Page 6: Parade of Lights Page 7: More Information Page 8: Meet the Board
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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7 Salvation Army BellRinging, Breakfast with Santa, Jingle Bell Run/Walk
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Braille Bibles— Agape—5:00 4:00 15
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Cowboy Santa
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Future Projects : Key Leader is coming up! Sign up with Ms. Denton to attend an amazing opportunity to build leadership skills and have fun! Plan to attend on Martin Luther King Weekend (January 17-19, 2014)
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BAND OF ROSES PAGE TROTTER
The Band of Roses is a giant tailgate party complete with college football watching and country music listening. Sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, this event welcomed all to River Ranch at the historic Fort Worth Stock Yards for fun-filled activities and great food. Paschal Key Club assisted with the silent auction this year, taking names for bidding and arranging baskets and packages. Lights strung above our heads, it was a cool atmosphere to volunteer in and make sure everyone got what they needed. This project was really fun, yet also informational. We learned how to work an auction and we also learned a little about cystic fibrosis and the foundation that keeps it known.
PRESIDENT’S NOTE With the holiday season upon us, we have many great service opportunities in our community. I’m so happy that we have lots of awesome active members who are always at meetings and events. I’m excited to see how much participation we can get in December with our bell-ringing for the Salvation Army, which is always a favorite among club members. We also have our Key Leader weekend coming up and we have many Key Clubbers attending that fun-filled experience of leadership building and bonding. I hope everyone has an amazing holiday season filled with service! Your president, Katie Kroll
MOTTO: CARING, OUR WAY OF LIFE
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TURKEY TROT RUN DIEGO BAEZA
On Thanksgiving Day, from 7-10:30AM, I volunteered at Fort Worth’s own Turkey Trot run. With several others, I helped distribute water to the runners and helped clean up after the event was over. I was glad to know that the money raised by the race would go towards the scholarship/youth program at the Westside YMCA and I felt that the work I was doing at this charitable activity was worth my time. Overall, it was a great experience and I hope Key Club continues to give back to the community, providing the opportunity for people like myself to partake in volunteering often.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH Jennifer Ochoa Favorite color: purple Favorite vacation spot: Cancun Favorite ice cream flavor: vanilla Favorite sport: Track Favorite subject: Math Favorite movie: Catching Fire Favorite thing about Key Club: My favorite thing about Key Club involves not only helping my community, but also seeing the expressions of people’s faces when you offer them help.
ESTABLISHED: 1925
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MOBIL FOOD PANTRY JILLIAN DAUGHERTY
I went to the Mobil Food Pantry for the first time this past Saturday and I enjoyed it. We set up two lines of lots of different food like blueberries, cranberry juice, carrots, cabbage, etc. Each person passed out an item, refilled the items on the table, or helped people carry their things. My job was simple, passing out the blueberries. There were so many volunteers there to assist in the project, enough to take breaks in the warm indoors while others worked and vice versa. Having the opportunity to work directly with the receiving end of the food was an amazing experience and allowed me to more fully understand the purpose of the Mobil Food Pantry.
“If you want to be an official Key Club member, hit me up with $15.�
SOCIALS
Socials are a great way to get to know your fellow Key Clubbers! Have an idea for one? Contact a member of the board!
-Junsung Lee, Treasurer
DUES
COLORS: BLUE, GOLD, WHITE
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PARADE OF LIGHTS ABBEY JACKSON
Parade of Lights was so much fun. Along with many other Key Clubbers, I had the opportunity to assist in the event. As a marshal, I walked in the parade with a sign, leading my assigned float. People lined the streets and waved excitedly as each group passed by. Some dance companies were involved, with kids in costume doing impressive routines. Other floats included some small businesses, religious groups, and even Santa. Everyone was so happy to be there and see the incredible show of
lights and extravagant dĂŠcor. Although we were working, we still were able to capture all the beauty of the show. The Parade of Lights has such a great impact on Fort Worth, being annual for years and serving as a tradition for many families. It's a great opportunity to get service hours, because you get to be a part of the parade and see all the effort that goes into putting the event together. It really got me in the Christmas spirit!
LOCATION: 31 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD
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MORE INFORMATION WHAT IS KEY CLUB?
DISTRICT CONVENTION
Key Club is an international organization with a mission to serve others. By being a part of Key Club at Paschal, you are given the opportunity to participate in service projects with friends and make a difference in your community. What could be better than helping others while having fun?
District Convention (DCON) is an event for the Texas– Oklahoma District to gather and learn more about Key Club, share experiences from the past year, and make more memories. From forums to banquets to caucuses and voting, DCON is an unforgettable experience. Sophomore Moni Gunderson revisits DCON from her Freshman year, “DCON was an action-packed, incredibly fun, unforgettable weekend experience. I had so much fun learning more about Key Club and meeting new people. I am so happy that I went and I am planning on going every year.” It’s never too early to think about DCON, which occurs around the beginning of April. Ask someone who has been about it, and start getting excited for 2014 District Convention!
WHAT IS KIWANIS? Designed for adults, Kiwanis is an organization made up of service leaders in communities all over the world. With several goals in mind, Kiwanis partners with other organizations to provide help to those in need. Go to http://www.kiwanis.org/kiwanis/aboutkiwanis to learn more about the club. Kiwanis in Fort Worth helps support us in our endeavors, both financially and verbally. Be sure to attend one of their meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month. More info can be found in our meeting agendas!
MAJOR EMPHASIS PROGRAM The Major Emphasis Program we have chosen at Paschal is “It’s Not Okay,” a program with a goal to end bullying. Pairing with our school’s Link Crew, we have worked to ensure that everyone knows the true meaning of It’s Not Okay.
OLDEST AND LARGEST HIGH SCHOOL SERVICE PROGRAM
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R.L. PASCHAL KEY CLUB BOARD
PRESIDENT: KATIE KROLL katiekrollkatie@gmail.com
VICE PRESIDENT: ABBEY JACKSON abbey.jackson96@gmail.com
SECRETARY: MONI GUNDERSON moni.gunderson@yahoo.com
MEMBERS-AT-LARGE
Sarika Sabnis, Zach Cristol, Eileen Madrigal, Janet Diaz
ADVISORS
TREASURER: JUNSUNG LEE junsunglee01@gmail.com
EDITOR: PAGE TROTTER trotter.page@gmail.com
Faculty: Mr. Bretthauer
PARLIAMENTARIAN: RACHEL WHEELER
jbretthauer@sbcglobal.net
rwheeler98@gmail.com
Ms. Denton heather.denton1@fwisd.org Ms. Holland katie.holland@fwisd.org
WEB MASTER: JAKE MARTINEZ
Kiwanis:
jake.l.martinez@live.com
Mrs. Naff jnaff31@gmail.com
MEMBERS: 262, 500...AND COUNTING