The Monthly Star | April 2015

The Monthly Star Volume 4 Issue 1

A.G. West Black Hills | Capital | North Thurston | Olympia |River Ridge | Shelton | Timberline | Tumwater

April 2015

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Table of Contents Key Club 101 The Eliminate Project Preferred Charities Join Key Club All about the PNW District All about Division 38 New Officers Greetings from your Lieutenant Governor Meet the District Executive Board Farewell to Immediate Past District Board Monthly S.T.A.R Points Upcoming April DCM DCON Recap

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What is MNT? In 28 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of childbirth into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every nine minutes.

Who suffers from MNT? MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil everywhere, come into contact with open cuts during childbirth. The disease strikes the poorest of the poor, the geographically hard to reach and those without health care.

Can MNT be stopped?

Yes! MNT is highly preventable. Just three doses of a 60-cent immunization protect mothers, who then pass on the immunity to their future babies. Together, Kiwanis and UNICEF can stop this disease.

HOW TO TAKE PART Decide with your club what kind of fundraiser you’ll do. Some fun fundraising ideas can be car washing, bake-off, ask a local business for part of an evening’s earnings, etc.

Collect donations and spare-change!

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Working together Preferred Charities

is a nonprofit organization that raises money to benefit hospitalized kids while increasing awareness of its member hospitals. All CMN Hospitals contributions directly benefit hospitals, helping to purchase upto-date equipment, train staff, conduct life-saving research, implement outreach programs and provide health care for children whose parents can’t afford to pay.

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is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.

March of Dimes was founded by our 32nd President, Franklin D. Roosevelt, in the fight against polio. After the discovery of the polio vaccine, March of Dimes focused their efforts to improve the health of babies and has been successful with the help and enthusiasm of many grassroots volunteers.

the only organization of the United Nations dedicated exclusively to children,works with other United Nations bodies, governments and nongovernmental organizations to assist in children’s needs through community-based services in primary health care, basic education, and safe water and sanitation in more than 150 developing countries.

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

MOTTO:

PROUD 'N' WILLING TO SERVE!

Color: Fuchsia Pink PNW ON SOCIAL NETWORKS

Mascot: Mortimer Moose

The Pacific Northwest is geographically the largest district of Key Club International. The district spans from western Canada to northern California: with Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and the pan-handle of Idaho in between. The Pacific Northwest encompasses nearly 1.8 million square miles and includes over 300 clubs that operate under 45 divisions.

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FACEBOOK: Pacific Northwest District Key Club TWITTER: @pnwkeyclub INSTAGRAM: @pnwkeyclub ASK.FM: mortymoose

All about Division 38 AREA ADMINISTRATOR

SCHOOLS

Dick Rust

DIVISIONAL COLORS A.G. West Black Hills HS

Gold and Black

Capital HS

MASCOT

North Thurston HS

We are the STARS

Olympia HS River Ridge HS Shelton HS Timberline HS

PAST LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS

Tumwater HS

Georgette Lugalia (2014-2015) Kevin Zhang (2013-2014) Linsie Michaels (2012-2013)

Did you know?

Our past-past Lieutenant Governor, Kevin Zhang is currently the Key Club International Vice 9|P ag e

President J

Congratulations to Our New Officers A.G. West Black Hills President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Bulletin Editor:

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Capital High School President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Bulletin Editor:

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North Thurston President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Bulletin Editor:

Olympia

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Bulletin Editor:

Alisa Scott Anya Dickinson-Cove Kassidy Tromboni Emma Goehle Deirdre Francks

River Ridge President: Maren Fraser Vice President: Makayla Marie Secretary: Hana Wyatt Treasurer: Aaliyah Walters Bulletin Editor: Sammy Aldridge

Shelton President: Ariela Sanchez Vice President: Rosa Castro Secretary: TBD Treasurer: Mark Vernon Bulletin Editor: Eryn Earsley

Timberline President: Payten Goodwin Vice President: Danielle Armstrong Co-Secretary: Madison Miller Co-Secretary: Elizabeth Nguyen Treasurer: Kaylan Rocamara Bulletin Editor: N/A

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Tumwater President: Vice President: Secretary: Treasurer: Bulletin Editor:

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HEY STARS! I would first like to start off by saying thank you to all the members and advisors who attended the 66th Annual District Convention this year. All your support and spirit made this convention a blast for me. I hope everyone had a blast at DCON 2015! Now to introduce myself, my name is Sharon Lee, and I am currently a junior at North Thurston High School. I have been a Key Club member for two years now. It has truly been an amazing two years so far and I can’t wait to continue my Key Club experience! I am super excited and honored to have the opportunity to be able to serve as your Lieutenant Governor for the 2015-2016 term. I look forward to work with you all this year and plan to meet all of you! My main goal this year is to increase communication between all the clubs. This would help me in creating a stronger bond between the members in the clubs in our division. Last thing before I end, I would like to thank our Immediate Past Lieutenant Governor, Georgette Lugalia. Thank you for all the things that you have done for our division this past year! Now, please feel free to contact me anytime if you have any questions or to talk! Email, call, text, etc. Thank you everyone and let’s make the best memories this year!

In love and service, Sharon Lee Division 38 Lieutenant Governor Pacific Northwest District Key Club International (360) 970- 0256 sharonlee.ltg38@gmail.com

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Meet the 2015-2016 Executive Board of PNW!

Hey Pacific Northwest District Key Clubbers!

My name is Tyler Bosser and I am both honored and beyond grateful to have the opportunity to serve you as your District Governor for the 2015-2016 term. I look forward to working alongside such caring and passionate leaders like you. I am certain this year will be one of the best the Pacific Northwest has seen. In this upcoming year, I want to focus on providing the district with what it needs to strive. That is aiding you- the members, in any problems that you may face throughout your terms. I’d like to leave you with one thing to remember: the District Board is here to serve the members, so please do not feel intimidated by a title. I look forward to meeting you all and if you ever have any questions or would simply like to talk, feel free to contact me at any time via email, Facebook message, or phone!

In love and service, Tyler Bosser

Hey hey hey, PNW Key Clubbers!

Words cannot adequately describe my excitement to serve you as District Secretary for the 2015-16 term. I'm eager to see what we as a district can accomplish this year, from membership growth to funds raised for the Eliminate Project. I know that through our continuous efforts, from club to district level, pouring endless hours into giving back to our community, we can hit many new milestones, and our achievements will definitely soar. I'm excited to meet you all! Feel free to contact me anytime, whether it be about Secretary reports, tips on improving club attendance at meetings, or if you just want to conversate-I'm always available as a resource and as a friend.

In caring service,

Pacific Northwest District Governor

Tran Hoang Pacific Northwest District Secretary

Key Club International

Key Club International

tylerbosser.pnwgov@gmail.com

tranhoang.pnwsec@gmail.com

(253)-(355)-(2783)

(971)-(267)-(9235)

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Hey Key Clubbers!

Hello PNW Key Clubbers!

My name is Suvir Copparam and I am your incoming District Treasurer. I am incredibly excited and thankful to serve you all for the coming year and am confident in what we can accomplish.

This year, I plan to effectively educate club treasurers with detailed resources, monitor district spending with our first budget, grow district membership, and ultimately help all of you improve your clubs, so we can have a larger impact as a district. I am available to all of you as a resource, but also as a friend. Please contact me anytime if you have questions about your club, or even if you just want to chat! I look forward to working with you all this year.

I’m truly honored to be serving all you this year as your new District Editor for the 2015-2016 term. I'm so excited to get started on everything that I planned on doing and I'm confident in what we are able to do this year. During my term I plan on making sure editors have the proper training to make newsletters through either workshops, videos or oneon-one help. I also want to try and focus on connecting the club and district level a bit more while also being able to give you guys more news on a more frequent basis. If you guys have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to contact me!

I'd love to get to know you guys as much as I can throughout my term.

In Caring & Service,

In love and service,

Suvir Copparam

JoJo Saunders

Pacific Northwest District Treasurer

Pacific Northwest District Editor

Key Club International

Key Club International

copparam.suvir@gmail.com

jojosaunders.pnweditor@gmail.com

(425)-(445)-(6199)

(206)-(790)-(7510)

Meet your 2015-2016 Convention Chair

Hello PNW Key Clubbers!

I’m Ryan Miura and I will be serving as your 2015-2016 District Convention Chair. I am so excited to be planning DCON 2016! There are a lot of great things that will come this year, so be on the lookout for updates and videos during our time before DCON. I hope we all take this year to better ourselves as student leaders, and that we are able to live up to our greatest potential as Key Clubbers. Thank you everyone, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all throughout this year!

In love and service, Ryan Miura Pacific Northwest District Convention Chair Key Club International pnwconventionchair@gmail.com (503)-(490)-(0041)

Pacific Northwest District Appointed and Convention Aide positions are to be chosen!

Farewell to 2014-2015 Pacific Northwest District Board Thank you for all your hard work this past year!

Monthly S.T.A.R. Points Throughout this year, points will be awarded to outstanding clubs in our division! At the end of the Key Club year, there will be a surprise prizes to the club with the most points!

How to Earn Points: Attending DCMs: 5 points per each officer Attending DCMS: 3 points per each member Secretary Reports (on time): 20 points Secretary Reports (late): 5 points First Club to turn it in: 5+ extra points New Members: 5 points Pictures (via email): 2 points Project/Fundraiser for the district project: 30 points Schools

New members

Project or Fundraiser

Pictures

Total

DCM Attendance

Secretary Reports

Capital

18

20

38

North Thurston

8

20

28

Olympia

10

20 (+5)

35

A.G. West Black Hills

River Ridge Shelton

5

Timberline

10

Tumwater

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30

April DCM When: April 25, 2015 Where: TBD Who: All members & advisors part of Division 38!

What: We will be going over some news from the District Board and overall this will be like the first DCM where everyone is meeting and getting to know one another! We will also be going over the Eliminate Project. At least 2 officers from each school must come!

To Bring List: You, you, you and any spare change and or money to support the Eliminate Project! J

A big thank you to everyone who attended the March DCM! Attendees from Capital, North Thurston, Olympia, Shelton, and Timberline HS Key Club, you guys were all wonderful J 17 | P a g e

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DCON 2015 SERVICE TO INFINITY AND BEYOND

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“Caring – Our Way of Life.”

- Key Club International Motto