The Hoot - Volume 6 - Issue 3 (June Edition)

THE HOOT Pacific Northwest District Key Club International

Table of Contents Title PAGE

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Table of Contents

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Division Basics

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KEY DATES

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A letter from the LTG

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Divisional Assistant

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Key club, a powerful team

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DCON LOGO contest

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Portland Rally

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KCCP

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ICON

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May Joint DCM

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Key Club 101

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Preferred charities

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Vision partners, co sponsors

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ICON

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Circle K

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Officer Training Information

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D45 Instagram

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PNW Social Media

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PNW District Board Execs & appointees

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D45 Officer Information

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ThankS for Reading

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Division 45 Basics DIVISONAL MASCOT: OWL PAST LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS: MICHELLE CHANG (2015-2016) JOCYLIN BINKIER (2014-2015) ANTHONY GARCIA (2013-2014) ARIANNA LUCENTE (2012-2013) ALEAH WALZ (2011-2012) DIVISIONAL COLORS: LIGHT BLUE AND BROWN SCHOOLS PART OF DIVISION 45: COLUMBIA RIVER HIGH SCHOOL HUDSONS BAY HIGH SCHOOL SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL ITECH PREPATORY

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KEY DATES

June 5t h – Secretary reports

June 16th – SCHOOLS OUT!!

June 18th – June DCM End of the year potluck!!!

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A Letter from your Lieutenant Governor Dear Owlets, Wow, I can’t believe its June already. It seems like it was only yesterday where many of us began this almost nearing end of a school year. Many of you will be graduating and off to college. You will take your first step into the adult world and will face hopefully not that many obstacles along the way.

Throughout your four years of high school and time in Key Club, I hope you learned many things, from leadership skills to caring more about our community. And that during your time in Key Club you have made unforgettable memories with your friends that you will cherish for the rest of your lives. I wish you all seniors the best in college and success in your future.

For returning members, buckle up cause this next school year will be a joy ride and I am trilled to be able to guide you all along the way. So congrats once again to all graduating seniors and EVERYONE, make SUMMER 2016 the best summer ever!!! Have a awesome summer break Key Clubbers!!!

Sincerely your Lieutenant Governor,

Annie Churo

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MEET OUR DIVISIONAL ASSISTANT! Hello Owlets!

My name is Jillian Reyes and I'm your 20162017 Divisional Assistant. This upcoming school year, I'll be a junior attending Skyview High School. I am so honored and excited to have the opportunity to serve alongside all of you!

Ever since I've joined Key Club, my passion and eagerness to serve has only grown. I'll do my best to assist Annie in all of her endeavors and to provide help to anyone who needs it. I look forward to meeting you all during DCMs and other volunteer events!

In care and service,

Jillian Reyes (503) 488-0193

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KEY CLUB & KIWANIS: A POWERFUL TEAM The unique service partnership between Key Clubs and Kiwanis has existed for over 90 years. Although Key Club is a student-led organization, each of the thirteen local Key Clubs is sponsored by one of the five local Kiwanis Clubs. As sponsors, Kiwanians assist with chartering new clubs, provide Kiwanis Advisors, and frequently offer financial support for students to attend District Convention (DCON) and Key Leader.

At Key Club meetings, it is helpful to introduce Kiwanis Advisors to members and share that they are there to support your Key Club and sometimes offer important background information on service initiatives.

Our shared love of service unites Key Club and Kiwanis members with powerful results. Last year, the PNW Key Club District raised over $79,000 for Project Eliminate. Local Kiwanis Clubs have been working for the past five years in the international Kiwanis effort to raise $110 million to eliminate maternal and neo-natal tetanus. Skyview Key Club received national recognition at DCON for their Salvation Army bell-ringing efforts. In partnership with ITech Prep Key Club and Salmon Creek Kiwanis, they raised over $14,000. Both Skyview and ITech Prep Key Clubs often volunteer at the annual concerts sponsored by Salmon Creek. Mountain View Key Club teams, assisted by several Cascade Park Kiwanis members, volunteer every year for two days at the Portland Marathon. Prairie and Hockinson Key Clubs provide readers for the Battle Ground Kiwanis Dr. Seuss event. Cascade Park Kiwanians deeply appreciate the contributions of the HeLa, Mountain View, Camas, Union, and Evergreen Key Clubs on numerous projects including baby food drives, foster children’s parties, our garage sale, and the Fall Festival of Service.

The possibilities for joint service projects are endless. Explore additional ways in which your sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs can assist with your service projects. If you are hosting a car wash or fundraiser at a local restaurant, notify your Kiwanis Advisor so that they can support these events. Visit a Kiwanis meeting where Key Club members often receive a free meal while they learn more about Kiwanis. Several local Kiwanis Clubs offer scholarships. Additional benefits are that Kiwanis members may be able to provide insights on professional careers and write letters of recommendation for college applicants. We truly are K-Family, and strengthening our partnership in service enables all of us to better serve the children of our world. ~ Patty Downey, Area Administrator, Divisions 44 & 45

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MAY JOINT DCM On May 20th both Divisions 44 and 45 came together and hosted a Talent Show to showcase what amazing talents both Divisions had. Thank you to all those who performed, you all were amazing no matter whether or not you won a award for your act, just performing showed how fun and loving you all can be in an environment surrounded by key clubbers like you, so once again thank you!! And thanks to all who showed up, wouldn’t have been such an awesome night without you all.

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DIVISION 44 & 45 UNITIE!!

CONGRATS TO ALL THE WINNERS!

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Major emphasis &Preferred charities “Children: Their Future, Our Focus�

Unicef is a organization of the United Nations dedicated for the children. And works with the governments all over the world to assist the children with needs in their community, that mostly involve health care, basic education and safe water and sanitation.

Key Club since 1994has been trick or treating for Unicef and over the years have raised over 5 million dollars for iodine deficiency programs worldwide and HIV and AIDs programs.

Since 1978, Key Clubs have been making a difference for babies everywhere. Key Clubbers all around the country help when they host service projects and fundraise about the March of Dimes in their communities, spreading the word about the crisis of preterm birth. And of course honoring those 15 million babies that were born too soon due to the birth defects and premature birth.

The children's miracle network organizations raises money to help hospitalized kids. The contributions that are given to this organization helps pay for up to date equipment and train the staff are needed to help the kids. The contributions also provide health care for the children whose parents cant afford it. Seven hundred seventy hospitals affiliated with the children's miracle network hospitals. These are why key clubbers support this organization.

The Youth Opportunities Fund: This fund is endowed for Key Club International within the Kiwanis International Foundation. This fund help serve the world of Key Club by providing funds and grants for service opportunities. This fund is established through gifts to the G. Harold Martin Fellowships. The application for a grant will be available in July.

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Vision Partners Landscape Structures: Playgrounds encourage many children to spend more time outside, and enjoy nature. Landscape structures have partnered up with Key Club to provide opportunities to bring play to communities around the globe. Many Key Clubbers have gotten to build a new play grounds for bright young kids who deserve it.

Nickelodeon: Nickelodeon joined the Key Club family as a 2013 Vision Partner of Key Club International with a focus on its Big Help initiative, this addresses issues in service, education, the environment and health.

U.S Army: commitment look out for our nations youth for their fuThe U.S Army has a common goal with many of Americas educators, to motivate, educate and train todays young youth to be wise decision makers and leaders to achieve life long success. Partnerships with educational organizations help promote education of all students, and also demonstrates the Army’s ture success.

Co-Sponsors Rustic Pathways: Partnered with Key Club is opportunity for key clubbers all around the country to take their leadership skills international. It provides key clubbers exceptional cultural immersion and wonderful community service programs that allow you to explore the world. And make a difference globally.

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DON’T MISS OUT AND JOIN THE PNW CKI! CIRCLE K INTERNTIONAL Circle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world. With more than 12,600 members in 17 nations, CKI is making a positive impact on the world every day.

Circle K clubs are organized and sponsored by a Kiwanis club on a college or university campus. CKI is a self-governing organization and elects its own officers, conducts its own meetings, and determines its own service activities.

Today, Circle K is on 19 campuses across the Pacific Northwest and has 371 members. The PNW District includes the states of Alaska, California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington as well as the province of British Columbia and the Yukon Territory.

(If you are interested in joining click on the Circle K logo above)

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Officer Training:

Officer Training will still be held sometime in the months of June, July and August depending on the days officers are available. During officer training, I shall go over the roles of each officer in clubs and make sure that they are confident of what they will be doing for the next upcoming school year.

Presidential Meetings:

It has been made official that presidential council meetings are on 13th of every month from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. PCMs will be hosted at the Starbucks across the Vancouver Westview Mall by Jamba Juice. During these meetings we will be discussing many things from membership growth and ways to improve and dues, training and etc. PCMs will help your presidents be organized and in general know what is going on in the other areas in our division. So it is mandatory for presidents to attend. Since summer is coming up, many individuals will be gone on vacation, if a president has something conflicting with our monthly PCMs, they shall inform me days before the PCMs, so I can be informed.

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DON’T FORGET TO FOLLOW DIVISION 45 ON INSTAGRAM

@PNWKCD45!!!

WANNA BE FEATURED ON OUR INSTAGRAM? EMAIL YOUR PHOTOS TO OUR DIVISIONAL ASSISTANT JILLIAN REYES HER EMAIL: jrlreyes10@gmail.com

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT BOARD Hello Pacific Northwest District Key Clubbers, My name is Juliet Yu and I’m your 2016-2017 District Governor. I am both honored and thrilled to serve alongside the PNW District Board and with caring leaders like you! Being apart of Key Club has been one of the best experiences in my life and I can’t wait to continue this in our Pacific Northwest District!

For our journey together, I truly believe this year will be one of the greatest the Pacific Northwest District has ever seen. By taking the steps of Service, Unity and a Kiwanis Family plan, we will see the heart of Key Club, connection of our district, and reminders of our past/inspirations for our future. One of my mottos in life is “We over Me.” We together are equals in creating an impact and change for this year and beyond. It’s not about me, myself or I. We are all Key Clubbers with passion of calling Key Club our adventure.

So please feel free to message me anytime via email, Facebook message or phone on any questions you have or if you want to talk.

Juliet Yu – District Governor julietyu.pnwgov@gmail.com

Hey PNW District Key Clubbers, I’m Tiffany Wong and am thrilled to be serving you all as your District Secretary. Since stepping into Key Club, I’ve always strived to establish personal connections with each individual. It’s a value that I continue carrying on today, and I hope to provide connection and communication for every secretary. My goals are to recognize secretaries on a monthly basis for their continuous efforts, to share advice and tips for officers, and to provide higher platforms of member input all over the district. Serving as a friend, not as a superior, has always been my focus, and I hope to continue that idea in what I do. I’m excited to work with you as friend who can assist you in any way possible, so please never hesitate to contact me!

In Caring and Service, Tiffany Wong

Tiffany Wong – District Secretary Tiffanywong.pnwsec@gmail.com

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Hey Pacific Northwest District Key Clubbers!

My name is Bryan Lee and I am honored to have the opportunity to serve you as your District Treasurer for the 201617 term. My goal this year is to serve and increase connection with Lieutenant Governors and you, the members. Through my quarterly Treasurer newsletters, I hope to provide you the opportunity to learn and engage with the District. Similarly, I look to increase contact with your Lt.Gs to ensure they have the information necessary to help you. Throughout these past 3 years, I have had the opportunity to personally serve at every level in Key Club up to the District, and one message that has never lost strength is the importance of assisting the members.

If you have any questions this year, don’t hesitate to contact me: I’m still a Key Club member like you, and I’m only a message away.

Bryan Lee – District Treasurer bryanlee.pnwtreasurer@gmail.com

Hello PNW! My name is Audrey Chow and I am your 2016 - 2017 District Editor.

As an avid Key Clubber and a bit of a Photoshop geek, I am beyond excited to serve in a position where I am able to capture and curate your hard work in our district newsletter, THE ESPRESSO. I plan on publishing four seasonal publications during my term, in addition to making divisional newsletters more accessible for the rest of the district. With the spirit and eagerness to serve still buzzing from DCON, I am confident that great days are ahead of us. Work together, lend a hand where you can, and show the world that you are “Proud ‘N’ Willing to Serve!”

Also, if you ever need help or you just want to talk, don’t be afraid to say hello. Especially you, bulletin editors!

In Service and Compassion, Audrey Chow

Audrey Chow – District Editor Audreychow.pnweditor@gmail.com

Greetings Pacific Northwest District, I'm Amy Hung and I will be your Convention Chair for the 2016-2017 service year. Through my experiences, I plan to make DCON 2017 an even greater DCON than the year before. A goal of mine for Convention is to increase attendance and to strengthen workshops for all attendees. From serving as a member, club officer, Convention Aide, and now Convention Chair, I have learned that us Key Clubbers, all have the same objective. We all work together to make a difference in our home, schools, and communities. Like the great Troy Bolton once said, “we’re all in this together!” If you have questions about this upcoming District Convention, please feel free to contact me through Facebook, text, call, or email!

In Love and Service, Amy Hung

Amy Hung – Convention Chair pnwconventionchair@gmail.com

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DISTRICT APPOINTED OFFICERS Hello there my fellow PNW District Key Clubbers, Stella Gonzalez is the name and Key Club is my game. Service is something I have always valued over all other traits and I am very excited to serve as your Membership Growth and Reactivation Director for this upcoming year. Even though my title may seem long, convoluted and frivolous I assure you that my job is to help you guys make all of your jobs easier. My role will be to help charter new clubs, reactivate suspended or inactive clubs, and to generally oversee the growth of our very own Key Club family. Yes, I have a goal in mind to the amount of key clubbers I would like our district to achieve this year; but what is more important to me are the kind of people and personality traits we are adding into our district. The words you will hear from me a lot are -”quality over quantity” and that is a personal philosophy of mine that I think will apply well into the PNW District. I am so happy for this opportunity and extend the invitation for anyone to reach out to me if you have any ideas, concerns, input, etc. you would like to be heard. Call me, beep me, if you wanna reach me.

With Love and Service, Stella Gonzalez

Stella Gonzalez – Member/Reactivation Director Stela.pnwdistrict@gmail.com

Greetings PNW! I'm Georgia Cato and I am honored to be serving as your Kiwanis Family Relations Director for the 2016-2017 term. This year is going to be extraordinary. With the Five-Year Plan already in full motion, my goal is to further strengthen the connection between all the branches of Kiwanis. With implementing more interclubs throughout the district, this will create and ensure the strong bond we have with our Kiwanis Family. Above all, you will be able to connect with other Student Leadership Programs who all root themselves with the genuine satisfaction that comes from service. It’s truly a privilege to be working alongside such a dynamic team of individuals. I've already encountered many enthusiastic executives and motivated members, so with this strong team of dynamic Key Clubbers, we can work together to create the best this district has ever seen. If you have any questions or just want to talk, please do not hesitate to reach out to me, I’m only a message away!

In Caring and In Service, Georgia Cato

Georgia Cato – Family Relations Director Georgiacato.krelations@gmail.com

What’s Poppin PNW? My name is Kyra DelaChica and I am so excited to announce that I will be serving as your 16/17 District Projects Director! My job as Projects Director is to help fundraise and educate you guys on our upcoming district project (TBA)! One of my main goals as P.D is to get direct information from the leaders of the organization and meet personally with those affected by this project so that you guys will be able to see how much we can really change the lives of others. By working with Audrey and the rest of the board, I hope to create fun informational videos/resources for you all to use to not only learn more about it, but also teach others too! I am so honored to have been appointed P.D and can’t wait to meet you all at the summer rallies and next year’s DCON! If you have any questions about my role as projects director, or would like to talk to a friend, feel free to email or message me any time!

With love and service, June Kyra DelaChica

June Kyra DelaChica – District Projects Director pnw.projectsdirector@gmail.com

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Hey PNW! My name is Peter Ch’en and I am so excited to serve as your new Communications Director for the 2016-2017 Key Club year. I am also the Lieutenant Governor of Division 28 (#28DOMINATE!). Look forward to a revamped PNW Website, new fun social media campaigns, and even more updates from the district! My ultimate goal as Communications Director is to make sure there is complete transparency between the board and the district, every Key Clubber will know what is happening at the district level of Key Club. Make sure to follow the PNW District on Instagram and Twitter @pnwkeyclub, Snapchat @pnwkc, and join the PNW District Key Clubbers Facebook group to stay updated. If you have any questions or just want to talk, feel free to message/call me (I am comcom director after all!).

In Love and Service, Peter Ch’en Lieutenant Governor of Division 28

Peter Ch’en – Lt.g for D28 and communications director peter.ltg28@outlook.com

Hey Key Clubbers!

My name is Jonah Tang and I am pleased to be working as your 2016-2017 Convention Aide! As Vivia already summarized, I am here to assist with the planning and execution of next year’s District Convention. I am pleased to say that we have already begun planning, and I am looking forward to helping create one of the most unforgettable experiences you will have during your Key Club career. A little bit about me: I play tennis, mock trial (can I use that as a verb?) and eat food. Lots of food. If you have any questions, suggestions, or you just want to say hi, you can contact me! I’m human just like the rest of you, and I’m always looking for a new friend. I look forward to hearing from all of you and seeing you at the 68th Annual District Convention in Oregon!

In Love and Service Jonah Tang jonah.conaide@gmail.com

Jonah Tang – Convention Aide Jonah.conaide@gmail.com

Hey PNW Key Clubbers!

My name is Vivia Zhu and I am so excited to be serving as one of your 2016-2017 District Convention Aides! My primary role is to assist the Convention Chair in planning, organizing, and improving next year’s DCON. It is my utmost priority to ensure that every attendee has a smooth, enjoyable, and unforgettable experience. Our team has already begun its preparations for DCON 2017, so be on the lookout for updates! If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact Convention Chair Amy Hung or one of the Convention Aides. With that being said, I look forward to seeing all of you next year at the 68th Annual District Convention in Portland, Oregon! ☺ In love and service, Vivia Zhu viviazhu831@gmail.com

Vivia Zhu – Convention Aide viviazhu831@gmail.com

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COLUMBIA RIVER

President: Allison Corlett(360)-953-2553 Vice President: Diana Contreras (503)-969-8657 Secretary: Ellesse Cooper (360)-909-9945 Treasurer: Amber Sunset (360)-690-5895 Communications: Kellie Colson (360)-213-6648

HUDSONS B A Y

President: Trisha Beaver(360-991-7237 Vice President: Jessica Lira (360-910-6769 Secretary: Selena Pol (360-952-1898 Treasurer: Logan (360)-953-7217 Editor: Richard Rio (360)-975-0042

SKYVIEW

President: Kelly Ann Tran (360)-901-0610 Vice President: Emily Liu(971)-409-9246 Secretary: Holly Hronek(360)-831-7317 Treasurer: Bruce Erickson(360)-571-5048 Editor: Maura Martin (360)-600-2309

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“HOOT? HOOT.” “Hoot?

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ITECH PREPATORY

President: Camille Bishop(360)-558-8893 Vice President: Courtney Sousa(360)-721-5876 Secretary: Jenessa Higgs(360)-947-0376 Treasurer: Sasha Thomas(360)-566-7709 Editor: Hanna Hill(360)-334-0007

HOCKINSON

President: Chase Benson (360)977-0219 Vice President: Lucas Ortner (360)-931-5450 Secretary: Gage Mcgarrity(360)-241-8047 Treasurer: Ryan Sleaseman (360)-241-8047

PRAIRIE

President: Mia Munoz (360)-281-2811 Vice President: Jaelyn Vallely(360)-831-5419 Secretary: Hannah Neibaber(360)-513-6782 Treasurer: Mariah Cabusao(360)-836-2409 Editor: Hannah Weinberg(360)-513-6782

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CONTACT INFORMATION: EMAIL: CHUROANNIE@GMAIL.COM PHONE: 360-852-0655 SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: PNW Division 45 Key Club Instagram: D45PNWKEYCLUB

Thank you for reading!