PNW Division 13/15/17 April 2014 Newsletter: The Panda Express

The Panda Express Division 13/15/17

April 2014

Britannia– Burnaby North– Claremont– Churchill– Oak Bay—Killarney Pinetree– Prince of Wales– Tupper– U-Hill– VanTech– Vancouver Westside

Table of Contents

Key Club 101 All about Division 13/15/17 Lieutenant Governor Greetings Farewell from Soobeen ~DCON Recap~ Upcoming April DCM The Eliminate Project Key Clubbers Against Human Trafficking Rustic Pathways ICON INFO District Contacts Reminders/Contact

“Division 13/15/17 takes on the 206!”

Key Club 101 Mission Statement

Key Club is an international, student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

Vision We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities world-

Core values The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.

Motto Caring–Our Way of Life

Pledge I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

Britannia– Burnaby North– Claremont– Churchill– Oak Bay—Killarney Pinetree– Prince of Wales– Tupper– U-Hill– VanTech– Vancouver Westside

All About Division 13/15/17 Mascot We are the Ninja Pandas!

Schools Britannia, Burnaby North, Claremont, Churchill, Oak Bay, Killarney, Pinetree, Prince of Wales, Tupper, U-Hill, Vancouver Technical, Vancouver Westside

Area Administrator Criena Sekhon

District It's raining, it's pouring, and PNW is soaring above the rest, 'cause we're the best, Pacific Northwest!

We are in the Pacific Northwest District. We are one of two Canadian Divisions in our District. The other Canadian Division is Division 11/18c in Abbotsford.

Divisional Colours Red and White to represent our Canadian spirit!

Past Lieutenant Governors

Pranav Arya is the new Lieutenant Governor of Division 11/18c!

Soobeen Park from Vantech (2013-2014) Jennifer Zhen from Vantech (2012-2013) Brenda Nguyen from Vantech (2011-2012) Cheryl Li from Vantech (2010-2011) Kyra Sekhon from Claremont (2009-2010) Joshua Tiong from Vantech (2007-2008) Nakita Sekhon from Claremont (2006-2007)

L-O-V-E We love all our LTGs!

Lieutenant Governor Greetings To my wonderful Ninja Pandas, DCON 2014 was an absolute success!

I am absolutely beaming with pride for you guys. From winning the first half of the spirit stick to showing truly excellent Key Clubber conduct, I want to congratulate and thank you all.

As of Saturday night, I am officially beginning my term as your new Lieutenant Governor for Division 13/15/17 along with the rest of the new official club officers. I am deeply honoured and blessed l that I am able to be able to dedicate myself to serving all of you. This past year has been one of the most humbling and eye-opening journeys that I have ever been in and for that, Division 13/15/17, I thank you.

At DCON, we learned the many different types of love. One of these in particular was especially moving for all of us attendees and I have no doubt in my mind that I feel it for each and every one of you.

Agapé is a Greek word that means "unconditional love".

As high school students with intricately busy and complicated lives, we often become stressed out and frustrated. Sometimes, we feel unloved or lonely or simply just lost. And that's okay.

I love you unconditionally and as Key Clubbers, we are all part of something so much more than just a service organization. We are family.

So thank-you, my second family, for accepting me to be your new Lieutenant Governor for the 2014-2015 term. It was, is, and always will be a privilege to work all of you.

In Service and Compassion,

Patricia Xie

“You may all know what Agapé means but Feta will always have a very big place in my heart.” >>

Farewell from Soobeen My "baby" Division 13/15/17, In the beginning of the term, I had a tremendous amount of doubt towards the position of lieutenant governor. Although I felt I was destined to become the lieutenant governor at some point in my high school career as Brenda and Jen encouraged it greatly, I also felt that I forced the action of that fate. My timid nature had me insecure for the success of the division and term. I would always question if I'm doing things right, if I'm coming off as too strong or too distracted, if my feet will grow to fill the legacy's shoes.. Plus my ego made me arrogant as the position was mine and I thought I knew everything there is to know about it.

The battle between these two opposing characteristics has been an obstacle in my life for far too long and I allowed that to affect my performance as your lieutenant governor. I was blind and completely oblivious of my mistakes and I felt disappointed from absolutely everything. In the beginning, I was upset that my term wasn't running like how I imagined it should be or how I experienced it through previous years. I wanted everything to work out without flaw, to feel good about myself, and to have that sense of “I deserve a pat on the back�. I didn't want to believe my failures were my fault, but I couldn't help but to torment myself because I knew it was true.

I greatly regret trying to blame others, for not being more organized, for not communicating better, for not following through with plans for events and fundraisers, for setting such high expectations on everything, and for letting my weaknesses restrict strong leadership. However, with support from you guys, the division, my ego gradually diminished and I found inspirations for positivity. Because of you guys I would get butterflies in my stomach while preparing for DCMs. I couldn't believe the growth in DCM attendance from under 20 Key Clubbers at April 2013 to 80 now.

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Farewell from Soobeen (continued)

Watching Halloween Town while making cards for KCCP, eating pasta and skating together, and sharing the Brenda's surprise birthday cake at Interclub with you guys was so heartwarming. Having my division cheer me on as I retired this past weekend made me feel so blessed and I was completely overwhelmed by the love and support I received throughout this term.

There's so many things I want to say in person but I didn't get the chance to so here it is now. I would like to thank you all for giving me so much light and inspiration. Thank you for sticking by me with patience as I thought I wouldn't make it at times. You guys are amazing and hard working individuals so I thank you for your passion for service this term. I'm so proud of the division and I just want to pat all of you on the back. You all have impacted my life in ways I can't describe so I'm forever grateful. You guys mean the world to me and the memories made throughout this year will be treasured forever. I found the inspiration to strive for positive impact so I hope you've found or will find the inspiration to be a positive impact in your lives and in the lives of others. It was truly an honour serving you all as your lieutenant governor for 2013-2014.

L-O-V-E, I LOVE MY D-I-V!

Your nose-flaring bean of a lieutenant governor, Soobeen Park Immediate-Past Lieutenant Governor of Division 13/15/17

“You’ll always have the key to our hearts Sooboob <3” >>

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I am so ridiculously and shamelessly proud of all of you for sharing your spirit and enthusiasm with all of the Pacific Northwest District. From winning the first half of the spirit stick to showing truly excellent Key Clubber conduct, I want to congratulate and thank you all. Extra S/O to VanTech who brought home the Club Video Award!

I hope that you had a fantastic weekend and got to bond with a variety of new people while engaging in all sorts of Key Club-y shenanigans.

Oh, I hope you do feel so good.

In service and compassion, Patricia Xie

Upcoming April DCM Officer Training / Meet & Greet

What: The First (April) Divisional Council Meeting Where: 6260 Killarney St, Vancouver, BC V5S 2X7 When: 2:00 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:15 pm Who: For incoming executive officers and all Key Clubbers who love PNW summers!

Our first Divisional Council Meeting will primarily serve as a meet and greet exchange for all newly installed officers and members that wish to learn more about the structure of Key Club. There will be officer training but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t worry members! We will be discussing ideas on how to keep the Key Club spirit strong during the summer as well as potential divisional service projects.

I highly encourage you to attend since we will not only be going through information and news but also lots of fresh baked goods and boxes of a certain circular Italian food...

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One baby dies every 9 minutes from maternal and neonatal tetanus

160 babies die each day from maternal and neo-natal Tetanus.

38 countries remain at high risk for maternal and neo-natal tetanus.

Kiwanis will help 61 million mothers and their future babies.

The Eliminate Project raises money for women in multiple countries that are effected by Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus.

MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil everywhere, come into contact with open cuts during childbirth.

The effects are excruciating - newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and have extreme sensitivity to light and touch. There is little hope of survival and the baby dies within 7 days of being alive.

Together, Kiwanis and UNICEF can stop this disease.

It only takes $1.80 to provide 3 tetanus vaccinations to one mother.

#ENDMNTBY2015

During the 2013-2014 term, the Pacific Northwest District aimed to raise $24,000â&#x20AC;&#x201D; or, $2 for each Key Clubber in our district. Not only were we able to surpass this goal, we were able to triple it! In total, we raised $80,778.40. This could not be possible without the help of each and every one of you.

Thankâ&#x20AC;&#x201C; you! <3

Key Clubbers Against Human Trafficking

To my Key Club friends: Let me start by saying thank you! You have established yourselves as leaders amongst your peers by making a conscious effort to volunteer your time and effort toward those things most important to you. Human trafficking is real and it is everywhere. In the United States it is a massive and growing industry with billions of dollars changing hands annually. Girls and boys as young as 11 years old are sold into slavery. The average age of entry into the life of prostitution is 13. The average life expectancy? 7 years! You have taken an important first step in the fight against human trafficking. That is to educate yourself.

As with anything in life, knowledge is power. Educating yourself on matters you are passionate about takes constant effort. In order to stay engaged, you will need to learn all that you can about the problem in order to combat it effectively.

Never underestimate your own sphere of influence. One person, who is properly motivated by their passion, can make a huge difference. Maybe your gift is fundraising. Maybe it is networking with others through social media. Maybe your parents or your friend's parents are influential community leaders who just need to have the problem properly explained to them. You never know what will happened once a seed has been planted.

Det JD Banks Seatac Street Crimes K.C.S.O. (Courtesy of Kiwanian Jessica Anne Smith)

Rustic Pathways Help turn a dream into a reality for dozens of children from rural villages in Costa Rica. Travel to a base camp hidden deep in the tropical Costa Rican countryside where you will lead a summer camp for deserving children. They canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait for their week of soccer, arts and crafts, dance, games, songs and English lessons with their new counselors -in-training. Become part of a team, learn how to be a leader, and help enrich the lives of these kids.

Enter for a chance to win a trip at: http://www.rusticpathways.com/keyclub/giveaway

Post-DCON Depression hitting you hard?

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International Convention

The 2014 Key Club International Convention will take place from July 2-6 in Anaheim California at the Anaheim Marriott. Connect with Key Clubbers from across the world and share your passion for service.

Interested? Contact me!

Meet the District Board

District Governor

Dear Pacific Northwest District, The ending of District Convention is always hard, but it also marks the beginning of another Key Club year and another year of service. If you have not already met me I am Lisa Antonio, and I am honored to have the chance to serve as your District Governor for the next year. I am privileged to be leading such a diverse and enthusiastic district and I am excited to start building upon our strengths and creating new solutions for our districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s weaknesses. In this upcoming year I want to focus on clubs and members. I want to make sure clubs are thriving and increasing not only membership, but active membership. I want each club member to know the District Board is there to serve the members. I am looking forward to meeting all of you, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email, Facebook, or telephone!

In Love and Service,

Lisa Antonio

Pacific Northwest District Key Club Governor

The 2014-2015 Elec Ik Hoon Jung is a junior from Southridge High School in Beaverton, OR (Div. 65) and the District Secretary of the PNW District. Service has been a major part of Ik Hoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life, and he has been an enthusiastic member of Key Club since his freshman year, serving as Vice President and President of his club in the past. Outside of Key Club, Ik Hoon serves as the piano accompanist for Grace Korean United Methodist Church. He looks forward to serving his district and hopes that his term will bring about great positive personal growth in himself and

District Secretary Ik Hoon Jung

District Treasurer Aneesh Pappu

Hello Key Clubbers!

My name is Aneesh Pappu and I am the incoming District Treasurer. I am so honored and grateful to serve you all for the 2014-2015 term and I look forward to what we will accomplish together! One of my main goals is to actively educate club treasurers so that dues collection is easy and efficient for all clubs in our district. I also plan to effectively monitor the budget of the board and to oversee all fundraising efforts for the district project this year. In addition, I intend to play a very active role in working with growth committees on the district board to increase membership within our district. I want you all to know that I am always available to assist you with any and all problems that you may have in your clubs. Feel free to give me a call anytime, even if you just want to chat, and add me on Facebook! I look forward to meeting you all this year.

In Caring & Service, Aneesh Pappu Pacific Northwest District Treasurer Key Club International apappu97@gmail.com

cted District Board Hey Pacific Northwest Key Clubbers!

This coming year for our district is going to be a legendary one, and it’s an honor to be a part of it as your 2014-2015 District Editor. I’m so excited to be involved in your newsletters and giving THE ESPRESSO, our district newsletter, the publicity it deserves. I will make it as inclusive, informative, and exciting as possible. This position combines my love for service and design and I can say confidently that this year, not only will we Key Clubbers feel good, but we will also look good in all of the publications in our district!

District Editor Jenny Zhang

Hey PNW Key Clubbers! My name is Cleo Tsang, and I’m so excited to serve as your 2014-2015 Convention Chair. Another year has quickly come and gone, and the 66th Annual District Convention will be here before you know it! I cannot express how honored I am to be planning a convention for the best Key Clubbers in the world. With that said, I ensure you that I will work my hardest to make the 66th Annual DCON the very best! I hope to make you guys proud – so start your countdowns! Please know that I am open to suggestions, questions, comments, etc. so feel free to contact me!

In Love and Service, Cleo Tsang 2014-2015 District Convention Chair Pacific Northwest District Key Club International

Convention Chair Cleo Tsang

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a wrap folks!... For now...

Lieutenant Governor Patricia Xie (604)-353-7755 ltgpatriciaxie@gmail.com

April DCM: Saturday, April 19th Killarney Community Centre 2:00-4:15pm District Governor Lisa Antonio lisaantonio.dgov@gmail.com District Secretary Ik Hoon Jung ijungpnwsec@gmail.com District Treasurer Aneesh Pappu apappu97@gmail.com District Editor Jenny Zhang editorjennyzhang@gmail.com