Piedmont Hills Key Club | Division 12 East | Region 17
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Hello Superheroes! Welcome to the month of May! May means AP tests, graduation, prom, start of summer, and so many other things. However, we’re coming down the final stretch for school, so keep working hard. Study hard for those tests and finals, but remember to take breaks and leave some time for yourself! While school is ending, the 2017-2018 Key Club term is just beginning! Last month, we celebrated this by attending DCON 2017. 19 of our members attended, and we all had tons of fun from attending workshops to dancing at Governor’s Ball. I hope each of you will be able to go next year, as it really is a great experience! With this new term comes new goals, new officers, new spirit, and more. Our goal of 9000+ hours seems huge, but I know we can do it. Please help us accomplish it! I have high hopes for this term, as I know all of you are amazing. This club would definitely not be where it stands without you. Thank you for being a part of Key Club, and please help to really make this the Diamond Term!
Flying with Service, Judy Ng PHHS Key Club Secretary 2017-2018
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Member of the Month
Tricia Ngo
Tricia Ngo has been a very active key club member that not only serves often, but with a lot of passion! Throughout the past few weeks, Tricia has worked extremely hard at service events, no matter how exhausting the tasks were, from planting trees to assisting with paperwork. She always motivates others to work hard, and has grown out of her comfort zone to reach out to others!
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#Goals Hours: 251.5/9000+ PTP: $0/1200 Raised Eliminate: $0/1200 Raised Updated: 4/24/2017 (Start of Term)
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Nerf Gun War | March 21st, 2017 During Spring Break, Key Club, Interact, Unicef, and Red Cross teamed up to host an annual nerf gun war at Cataldi Park.
s p a c e R t n e Ev March of Dimes|April 30th, 2017 Key Club Volunteers helped cheer on walkers at March of Dimes, a walk to raise money for research on birth defects.
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DCON experiences “DCON 2017 was extraordinary! Although we did not win any spirit sticks, I was happy to cheer with our division. My favorite part was the general sessions, especially general session 3, which was the Awards Ceremony and talent show. I loved meeting new friends and seeing old ones. DCON 2017 was a great experience and I look forward to DCON 2018 in Reno!” Jennifer Lam (11) “DCON 2017 was an amazing experience! Everywhere you looked there were Key Clubbers happily chatting with one another and showing off their division’s spirit. Once we got to the First General Session, it was jaw-dropping. This is when I finally realized how many people had actually came to DCON. There were people from all over California, Nevada, and Hawaii, and because of this, there were huge crowds everywhere. This made our usual spirit battles even more exciting since everyone was chanting and screaming. It was a truly great experience where not only did we meet new people and enjoy ourselves, but we also had the opportunity to learn how to become better Key Clubbers, as an officer of PHHS Key Club, but more importantly as a member of Key Club. I think everyone should definitely take the opportunity to go next year as it will help you not only as a Key Clubber, but as you go on to college and beyond.” Yash Tanna (11)
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district convention recap
2017
On April 7th-9th, Key Clubbers from all over California, Nevada, and Hawaii gathered in Anaheim for DCON, where they attended workshops, elected District Executive Officers, met other key clubbers, and celebrated the end of the term.
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FanimeCon
May 27th-28th, 2017
…Upcoming Events…
L tg Banquet May 13th, 2017
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Color Run Saturday, May 27th 2017
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Meet the Board
2017-2018
Hello Superheroes! My name is Megan Luong, and I'm super excited to be serving as your President for the 2017-2018 Diamond Term. I love anything Food Network or Masterchef related, and I'm a huge mint-flavor lover heh. My Key Club journey has been a crazy rollercoaster of experiences, memories, and lessons, but has ultimately been a place I'm so happy to call home and family. I can't wait to see what great things we will accomplish together in this year, and I look forward to serving in this last term with all of you! Don't be intimidated by my eyebrows--I love meeting new people! Feel free to message me anytime for cute animal photos or cheesy jokes. Let's make this term key-mazing!
hello my busy bees!
Michelle Zhang Vice President of Service
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Megan Luong President
My name is Michelle Zhang, and I am overjoyed to be serving you as your 2017-2018 VP of Service. Being a pineapple-loving girl that enjoys binge watching Kdrama, I never thought my Key Club journey would bring me here. I was able to take on new responsibilities and make many precious memories in the past three years, and now I hope to continue meeting new people while making sure our club reaches even greater heights than before. I guess you can say Key Club is my Alice in Wonderland; it is a place filled with a countless number of key-mazing surprises. I hope I can make Key Club your Alice in Wonderland too! See you around!
WHAT'S BUZZIN' BEES?!
My name is Sabrina Huynh, and I beyond excited to serve you all as your VP of Admin for the 2017-2018 term. I love watching TV (especially The Flash) and sleeping, but more importantly, I love Key Club! With only 2 years of being in Key Club, I have found myself in a whole new world where I can be myself, step out of my comfort zone, and serve my community all at once. I am super open to meeting new people, so don't be scared to say hi! I can't wait to meet you all and let’s make this one heck of a year!
Sabrina Huynh Vice President of Administration
Hello superheroes!
judy ng Secretary
My name is Judy Ng, and I am incredibly excited to serve as your Secretary this term! I am a huge fan of Naruto, and I love eating! I really do not know where I would be without Key Club. However, I do know that Key Club has given me so much more confidence, even being able to put my hair up in a ponytail despite my insecurities. Furthermore, I was able to meet many new people, opening doors to friendships. I would definitely be open to starting a bond with each of you, so please do not hesitate to reach out! I can't wait to meet you.
Hey Hey Hey, WHAT UP Superheroes?! My name is Diana and I am incredibly grateful to be able to serve as your Treasurer! Three things that I love are tennis, corgis, and Key Club! I also really love to roast people, but that's just my way of saying "Hey, you're awesome!". When looking back at my Key Club journey, I can honestly say that I am amazed at how far I, and others as well have grown through the experiences we share together. This club is not just about community service but can really teach life lessons to so many. I hope that you can join me on this journey to seek your Key Club passion, and grow from this ohana! Don't ever be afraid to talk to me! See you around!
diana quach Treasurer
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Hey Heroes!! My name is Brian Tran and I'm your 2017-2018 Sophomore Representative!! I'm a pretty lit guy and always down to have some fun! I love dancing and watching movies because that's what lit people love. Being in Key Club has been super amazing and I can't wait to work hard and dedicate my time into making Key Club a super lit experience for you! Stay lit heroes!!
brian tran Sophomore Representative
Yoyoyo superhumans!
victor xie Sophomore Representative
I'm Victor Xie and I'm super tall and I play the piano! I'm going to be one of the Sophomore Representatives for the 2017-2018 term! Last year being freshmen rep completely changed my life and I'm ready to get back into action this new term. I love memes, milk tea, and this ohana! I can't wait to fly into this term with you friends! See you around! I'm probably not that hard to find anyway.
Hello hello superheroes! I'm Matthew Santos and I'm beyond excited to serve as one of your Junior Representatives for the new term! I'm a huge fan of The Flash and I swim at Santa Clara Swim Club. But above all that, I love Key Club because it allows me to go out and serve the community while having fun! I have been able to grow as a person while being myself. I can't wait to fly into this new term with all of you! P.S. If you can't find me look for a guy with a goggle tan; it really stands out.
Hey, Iron Peeps!
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tony le Junior Representative
matthew santos Junior Representative
My name is Tony Le, and I am the new Junior Representative! I am someone who really enjoys dancing, Kpop, anime, food, and milk tea! Key Club has been one of my favorite clubs since I was a freshmen and it helped shape who I am today. I also love meeting new people and I just am so curious to see what is unique about them. I hope I can make this Key Club term super amazing and feel free to talk to me or message me anytime!
WHAT IS UP MY SUPERPEEPS!! My name is Trúc-Vi Tran but y'all could just call me Vi. I'm super pumped to be your 2017-2018 Junior Representative, so don't be afraid to talk to me or hit me up!!! I don't know why you would be, but if you are afraid of me, just get me boba because I love boba, so we'll become instant friends if you get me boba. Anyways, I can't wait for this new year with my new ohana and to make a ton of memories with you all!
vi tran Junior Representative
What’s up IRONMEN AND IRONWOMEN!!!
eric gao Senior Representative
My name is Eric Gao and I can't wait to serve all of you as your 2017-2018 Senior Representative! I love playing and watching sports (especially football and basketball), eating Mexican food, and drinking Starbucks! During this next term, I hope that all of you will be pumped into doing service and I can't wait to meet and get to know all of you! Come join our Key Club Ohana!
Hey Key Clubbers! My name is Yash Tanna, and I'm excited to be your Activities Coordinator this term. I'm looking forward to creating great experiences with you all from fundraisers to service events. In my spare time, I love to run at the track, play sports and video games, watch the Flash, and just eat food! Hope to see y'all in during the school year and get to know every one of you guys better!
yash tanna Activities Coordinator
hello fellow iron heroes!
joann huynh Project Director
My name is Joann Huynh and I'm overjoyed to serve as one of your Project Directors for the 2017-2018 term! My experience here in Key Club has always been the best because I am with all of you guys. I love anime and kpop/kdrama! Another thing is that I love to eat spicy food. One of my greatest hopes is to meet new people and make your Key journey just as amazing! Don't be afraid to talk to me, I promise I don't bite! Lets make this year's memories unforgettable!
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Hey you FANTASTIC BEASTS! My name is Kathy Ton, and I am beyond ecstatic to serve as one of your Project Directors for the new term! Some quick facts about me: I am a huge bookworm and all-around geek. I also love grilled cheese sandwiches. My Key Club journey has been absolutely incredible so far, and I cannot believe the number of new friends I have made and the enormity of our impact on the community. I’m so excited for this next term, and I hope to see all of you showing that Key Club spirit!
kathy ton Project Director
안녕하새요 hello Superheroes!
tony hong Project Director
My name is Tony Hong, and I am super duper excited to be serving as one of your Project Directors. First off, I love playing badminton and I love eating food. I'm always hungry and you'll probably see me eating anything I see. More importantly, I love Key Club! My journey so far has been crazy as I have grown so much as a person and have made so many memories. I can't wait to meet all of you! Let's make this term great!!
ALOHA, Key fam! My name is Eileen Thai, and I am thrilled and honored to be serving as one of your Publicists for the 2017-2018 term! Being in Key Club has been an amazing journey that has taught me so much, and I hope your Key journey is just as life-changing as mine. In my free time, I love laughing at good puns, listening to music (especially BTS & Ed Sheeran), and making friends with new people! I really look forward to meeting you all soon!
eileen thai Publicist
Hey guys!
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stacey thai Publicist
My name is Stacey Thai, and I am so thankful for getting the opportunity to serve you all as Co-Publicist this term! I love painting, sleeping too much, jokes, tennis, and Key Club! Key Club has definitely allowed me to learn so much; about myself, and valuable lessons. I hope I can be part of all of your Key Club journeys, because I know mine was one heck of a ride.
HI GUYS!! My name is Angelo Payavala, and I just can’t wait to serve you as your 2017-2018 Historian. I love outdoor activities and I love to travel. I also love the ocean and anything water related... One day I shall sail across the word. When I volunteered last year for Key Club, it showed me that anyone can make a change in a person's life and in his/her community. My goal is to make sure that everyone can look back and see that they made a change. I hope I can meet a lot of new people and make new friends!!! Lets make this year shine!
angelo payavala Historian
hey there heroes!
stephanie Zhu Media Director
My name is Stephanie and I am super excited to serve as one of the Media Directors for the 2017-2018 term! In my free time I like to watch superhero shows (Flash, Legends of Tomorrow, etc.) and Korean dramas. I also have a collection of tigger stuff animals because I like tigger. But of course Key Club is an important part of my life as well. Key Club has truly changed me for the better in the last three years that I have been in it. I hope to do my best as an officer and make your Key Club experience just as great. I can’t wait to meet all of you over the next year!
SUIT UP HEROES! My name is Amy Van and I am overjoyed to bring you aesthetically pleasing newsletters and a state-of-the-art website as your 2017-2018 Media Director. I am a huge food lover of all types of different cultures and you can even follow my foodie Instagram @baefoodie. Besides my great passion for food, I have even more adoration towards Key Club! Without a doubt, I have discovered a second ohana and created ineffable bonds, memories, and friendships. I encourage and welcome you to join us, Piedmont Hills Key Club, to embark on a journey you would most certainly enjoy surrounded by service-lovers and
eileen thai
service-doers!
welcome to the
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amy van Media Director
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resources/ useful websites 18
Piedmont Hills Key Club d12ephhskeyclub.weebly.com Division 12 East d12eastkeyclub.strikingly.com Cali-Nev-Ha cnhkeyclub.org International keyclub.org Newsletters https://issuu.com/ piedmonthillshighschoolkeyclub
MICHELLE ZHANG | VP OF SERVICE michellezhang890@gmail.com
SABRINA HUYNH | VP OF ADMIN sabrina82401@gmail.com
JUDY NG|SECRETARY judy3096@gmail.com
DIANA QUACH|TREASURER dquach514@gmail.com
executive contact information
MEGAN LUONG | PRESIDENT luong.megan@gmail.com
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social media! Piedmont Hills Key Club
@phhskeyclubd12e
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d12ephhskeyclub.weebly.com
Piedmont Hills Key Club
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from the
Media Director Hello Superheroes! Amy and I will be taking over newsletter making from our talented predecessors Judy and Samantha for the 2017-2018 term. The newsletters for the last year were amazing and we will try our best to match that. I hope you enjoyed the first newsletter of the term as much as I enjoyed making it! I also hope that you will continue to read the monthly newsletters in the future as well. To all of you upperclassmen, good luck on AP testing! You can do it; I know it sucks, but only a few more days to push through! Just kidding, there’s still finals left. Ah the struggles… but anyways, good luck everyone and I hope you clutch those grades! Thank you for reading this newsletter and please support me and Amy as we struggle with graphic design! Also, look forward to my lovely co-media director Amy’s newsletter next month! Have a nice day!
Stephanie Zhu PHHS Key Club Media Director 2017-2018
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