Pnw d20m newsletter 101

Key Club International | PNW District Volume: 1 | Issue: 1|April

LION LETTERS

Burlington Edison | La Conner | Mount Vernon Marysville Getchell | Stanwood

Table of Contents Message from your New LtG Farewells From your LtG Greetings from Your Executive Board International Update DCON Key Club 101 Our Division KCCP Youth Opportunity Fund Connecting with the Kiwanis Family PNW Social Media Our Preferred Charities Our Vision Partners Our Kiwanis Partners

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Message From Your New LtG

Hello fellow Lions, If you haven’t already met me, my name is Kevin Bui, and I am the newly elected Lieutenant Governor of our Division, 20m! It’s such a great honor to be leading and serving you, my fellow key clubbers. I will do my very best this term to be the bridge between the International and District level and you guys to share what’s happening in K-Family and upcoming events.

I really enjoy serving the community and giving back to the people who helped me become who I am today. In my free time, I like to go hiking in the PNW. My favorite hike is Mt. Pilchuck because once you get to the top the view is a-m-a-z-i-n-g. I also like to try new foods and spend quality time with friends and family.

I’m currently a junior at Marysville Getchell High School, and I’ve been in Key Club since my Sophomore year. I really regret not joining my freshman year because I missed out on a ton of opportunities to better my community and myself. I was president for the 2016-2017 term of my club and it was an incredible Erica Luu learning experience for improving my Six Two! club. I hope that this term we, as a division, are able to accomplish amazing things.

In Love and Service, Kevin Bui Lieutenant Governor of Division 20m

Farewells From Your LtG Greetings Division 20m, My time as LTG was a treasured experience that I wouldn't trade for the world. I had the honor to work alongside amazing people to achieve phenomenal goals. I was sad to retire, but am happy to leave the division in good hands with Kevin. I can't wait to see what you will achieve and how the division thrives with you to lead them.

Next year I plan to attend either Pacific Lutheran University or Montana State University. I will ideally be apart of the honors program at wherever I go and eventually study abroad. I want to get a double major in math and business. Thank you so much to the division that has made me the person I am today!

In love and Service, Makenna Drye Immediate Past LTG of Division 20m

Greetings From the New District Governor

Hello, PNW! My name is Dmitri Saberi, and I am so honored and excited to be serving as your 2017-2018 District Governor. Key Club is an organization that is not just capable of creating incredible opportunities- it is capable of changing lives. I have definitely had a life-changing three years of service, and am looking forward to another amazing year!

Through my experience as a member, Lieutenant Governor, and now, a District Governor, I have gotten the opportunity to see Key Club from several different angles. What all those perspectives had in common was their focus: making a positive impact on those around us. My core plan as District Governor is centered around that, and I hope that we can create that impact as a District this year. But throughout my term, please keep in my mind that I am also a member just like you. Never hesitate to shoot me a text, email, or message with questions, concerns, or if you just want to talk! I am always here for you all, and one of the most rewarding parts of Key Club for me is connecting with you guys.

Thanks so much, and I look forward to seeing you, talking to you, and working with you throughout the year!

In love and service, Dmitri Saberi District Governor Pacific Northwest District Key Club International Email: governor@pnwkeyclub.org

Greetings From the New District Secretary

Hello hello, PNW! My name is Ashley Villanueva and I am both humbled and honored to be serving as your District Secretary for the 20172018 service year. Key Club has given hundreds of thousands of high schoolers across the globe the opportunity to be a part of a something much greater than they thought—the largest student-led service organization in the world. Because of this, we have all been impacted through the power of service. And this is what motivates me to not only serve you as a District Board member, but to connect, assist, and relate to you in any way possible! As I am entering my last year in Key Club, I hope to utilize my past experiences as club vice president and lieutenant governor, to the best of my ability while serving as District Secretary by increasing the bonds, communication, and voices heard around the district, while simultaneously being the support system to secretaries and ultimately the members. It may seem daunting to think about the “Executive Board” and the hierarchy of Key Club, but honestly, no title or position will define how we are all a part of the 270,000+ members in Key Club International. Keeping this in mind, you will hear or see this a lot by supposed “higher-ups”, but we really do mean it when we say to not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. Reach me through text, email, social media, or snail mail! Thank you for reading! I look forward to working with the rest of the District Board to ensure that you have a fun and successful service year.

In Caring and Service,

Ashley Villanueva District Secretary Pacific Northwest District Key Club International Email: secretary@pnwkeyclub.org

Greetings From the New District Treasurer

Hello PNW District Key Clubbers!

My name is Brian Nguyen and I am thrilled to be serving as your District Treasurer for the 2017-2018 Key Club term. I can’t wait to connect with all of you and bring our district to greater heights! Some of my goals for this term is to continue serving our communities and increase communication with you, the members, to ensure financial transparency. I hope to educate and update you all through my quarterly Treasurer Snapshots, which will have information that will help you increase your club’s financial success. This will be my fourth and final year in Key Club. Before serving as District Treasurer, I was honored to have the opportunity to serve as a Lieutenant Governor and Divisional Executive Assistant. The most important thing I’ve learned during my Key Club journey is that the members are the core of our district, and assisting you in any way possible will continue to keep us as the Pacific NorthBEST! If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to talk, feel free to contact me at any time. In the end, I’m just another Key Clubber who’s eager to serve the community and meet new people!

In care and service, Brian Nguyen District Treasurer Pacific Northwest District Key Club International Email: treasurer@pnwkeyclub.org

Greetings From the New District Secretary

Hello Pacific Northwest!

My name is Kaho Otake (Yes, it does start with K, just like Key Club) and I am beyond honored and humbled to be serving as your 2017-2018 District Editor! While I may not be a familiar face to everyone, I, along with rest of the Executive Board, am Proud N’ Willing to Serve each and every one of you. For the past three years, Key Club has been a central part of my life: it taught me the value of service, perseverance through obstacles, and commitment to a cause. This year, my goal is to connect I, myself, to U, through inviting, informing, inspiring, and uniting all members. I can't wait give the attention and publicity that the Espresso deserves, and I hope you are just as excited. You can usually find me at Key Club events, camera in hand - so, don’t hesitate to say hi!

Thank you!

In Love and Service, Kaho Otake District Editor Pacific Northwest District Key Club International Email: editor@pnwkeyclub.org

DCON Experience

DCON Experience Going into my first DCON, I didn't know what to expect. I knew that it was supposed to be fun, and I hoped that I would get something out of it, but my experience at DCON was beyond anything I could have ever imagined. Meeting people who share the same passion for service was amazing, and the amount of knowledge I gained is unbelievable. My love for Key Club and service has only grown stronger thanks to this experience, and I can't wait to bring back what I've learned to my club.

Faye Alarcon Marysville Getchell High School

I got to be honest, I didn't want to go because my best friend wasn't going anymore. I was scared, I didn't really know anyone. Then when I got there, it was lit. I made lots of new friends from all over including Canada. It was kind of sad that our division is smaller than others like division 21 but I still had a good time. Especially at the dance, it was super lit.

Kristen Shelly Mount Vernon High School

Since freshman year when I heard about DCON, I was dying to go because I loved the idea of being surrounded by key clubbers with the same passion as me. when I finally got the opportunity this year I was bursting with excitement. from the happy atmosphere and competitive chanting, to learning how to nourish the club I really cared about, DCON will be a memorable moment not just for spring break or this year, but a lasting high school memory. not only did I get to spend a weekend with some of my favorite people, but I got to be around new ones too!

Restine Hernandez Marysville Getchell High School

DCON was a fun, but informational weekend. Although I had no idea what I would get out of the experience, I was 100% satisfied with the results. DCON was full of warm and friendly people, who share the same passion for service. I learned and tried new things (even if it meant pushing myself out of my comfort zone). Not a single moment was dull, and I would 10/10 recommend everyone tries to go at least once.

Cristina Velasco Marysville Getchell High School

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