The Salmon Sentinel
August 2014|Vol.1|Issue 5
Greetings from your Lieutenant Governor Hello Division 11/18c! It has been a pleasure serving and working with you all for these past four months. Meeting the majority of you has repeatedly showed me why Division 11/18c contains the most passionate and spirited Key Clubbers in the Pacific Northwest. With the school year coming up in a month or so, I urge you all to continue making your plans for the Key Club year and et excited for service! This year, I hope to have an excellent showing as a division at DCON 2015 and I would encourage you all to plan and begin fundraising as soon as you deem fit.
I truly feel blessed for being apart of Division 11/18c and I hope to continue to work with you all this coming year.
In Caring and Service, Pranav Arya Division 11/18c Lieutenant Governor Key Club International
pranavaryaltg@hotmail.com (604) 300-1997
Table of Contents Canada Rally August DCM A Little Change‌
Eliminate Children’s Miracle Network International Trustee International President
Contact Information
CANADA RALLY! Ready to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings? Do you want to learn more about Key Club and explore the Candy Land wonders of service? Join Key Clubbers from all around the district for a day filled with fun as you indulge on food and candy! Make sure you also register for the talent show to showcase your skills! Canada Rally will be at the Buchanan Building A on UBC campus on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20th from 10:30AM till 3:00PM Early Bird registration: $7 Late registration*: $9 *Late registration starts August 10th Steps for Registration: 1. Click "going" on facebook event page to let your division know you'll join them! 2. Check out this registration packet and pay close attention to page 3 and 4 of the registration packet, as you will need to PRINT these pages out and fill them out completely. Make sure to bring them to the rally!
August DCM
When: Aug 30th 11– 3pm Where: Mill Lake Park (
This month’s Divisoinal Council Meeting will be held at Mill Lake. The meeting will consist of recapping Canada Rally and prepping all attendees for the upcoming year. It will also include a vote on our mascot so attendance is very important. See you all there!
A Little Change... Division 11/18c has been our name for a long time now. Our clubs are sponsored by Kiwanis Clubs in Division 18; Division 11 ceases to exist. We’ve all had the same questions, “What does that c stand for?” and “Why do you have two numbers in your name?” I am sure that you all have loved answering these questions repeatedly but the time has come for a change. After an unanimous vote, the members have chose. By August 11th, our official divisional name will be Division 18! We will be voting for our new divisional mascot at our August DCM so please try to attend. P.S: Your divisional shirts are now vintage, so keep them around! :)
This year’s District Project is….ELIMINATING MNT!
What is MNT? In 30 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. Its effects are excruciating — tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. There is little hope of survival. And tetanus kills mothers too.
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.
Why hasn't MNT been eliminated already? 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.
UNICEF has helped to successfully eliminate MNT in many countries. But in 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe and North America, it still strikes babies and mothers who have little or no access to health care — either because they are poor, live in remote areas or are caught in humanitarian emergencies. More funds and resources are needed to reach all babies and mothers at risk.
Our Preferred Charities – Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is a non-profit organization that raises money for children in hospitals. Through their efforts, CMN Hospitals save thousands of children annually through their investments in research, training and financial aid. There are over 170 hospitals endorsed by Children’s Miracle Network in the United States. Key Club International supports Children’s Miracle Network by sponsoring fundraising events. Key Club made Children’s Miracle Network an official Preferred Charity in 1997. There are several hospitals that the Pacific Northwest District supports. Key Clubbers can help Children’s Miracle Network by hosting and participating in fundraising events in their communities. Additionally, CMN also works to increase awareness of their supported hospitals so Key Clubbers can also give their parents and fellow students information about Children’s Miracle Network and the hospital they promote in their area. Examples of fundraisers include:
Pageant for Miracle Kids Cook off/eating contest Making and selling trinkets like bracelets and earrings
Letter from our International Trustee Hey, Pacific-Northwest! My name is Tashrima Hossain, and I’d like to introduce myself as the new International Trustee for your district. It is such an honor to be in your service, primarily by ensuring that your voices are heard at the international level during the upcoming year. I’m excited to join the PNW moose; I’ve already received so much enthusiasm from the Board, I’ve heard many great things about PNW, and I can’t wait to see all the great achievements your district has in store. To let you know a little about myself, I am from Cypress, Texas, which is a suburban area adjacent to the Houston border. In addition to Key Club, I devote much of my time to debate and Student Council— which often leaves with very little time for sleep! As a result, I’m a bit of a grandma, and I like spending much of my free time sleeping, reading, or just hanging out with friends. For those of you who would like to know more about my duties as International Trustee, I have a few basic responsibilities: attending International Board meetings, participating in a maximum of two district visits, and acting as a representative of the international level of Key Club. In addition, Governor Lisa and I completed a GovernorTrustee agreement, which identified the main expectations Lisa has of me, as your district’s Trustee; many of said goals revolve around constant communication and building positive Sister District relations—all of which are means to ensure that I effectively represent your views on the international level.
Additionally, I serve with Jenalee Beazley, Rip Livingston, Liz Moore, and Nicole Lema on the Growth and Communications Committee. There, we predominantly focus on fostering a connection between advisors and Kiwanis clubs, making Key Club a schoolwide name, creating a “cool factor” for Key Club, empowering local clubs to publicize
their work, creating a strategic growth plan for KCI, and creating an annual club census. We already have a very specific set of goals and action steps for the first quarter; I plan to update you all with any progress in that arena. During my term, I will stay committed to the goals I campaigned with, but more than that, I intend to actively serve as a resource for you all. If you have questions about amendments, elections, service, or general Key Club knowledge, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m here as a resource, friend, and assistant in any way you may need. Call me, email me, Facebook me— I’m always ready to lend a hand. Tashrima Hossain International Trustee Georgia, KIWIN'S, & Pacific-Northwest tashrima.hossain.kc@gmail.com
Letter from the International President Hello, Key Clubbers! My name is Maria Palazzolo, and I am so thankful to be your 2014-2015 Key Club International President! I was elected at the International Convention in Anaheim, California, about a month ago. It is a privilege to serve you and the rest of our 267,000 members. As Key Clubbers, we have a unique perspective of the world. We, as teenagers, get to make lasting impacts within our communities and throughout the world. I find it absolutely amazing that our organization is made of so many selfless individuals with one mission: to positively change the world.
As your International President, one of my main goals is to make Key Club International more accessible to provide more ideas and opportunities to make your club the best it can be. This can be done through: Webinars On topics such as: The $.50 dues increase Grants available to fund club projects, such as the Youth Opportunities Fund {more information here: http://www.keyclub.org/service/ fund/yof.aspx} Twitter chats with International Board members Increased interaction through social media We will also be promoting the Eliminate Project, which is the Kiwanis family’s campaign to raise $110 million by the end of 2015 to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the planet. It nears its completion at the end of the year, and we need to work tirelessly to meet our goal. I will work with our International Vice President, Kevin Zhang, and our eleven International Trustees to meet these goals to make this year a productive one for our organization. I hope to see all of you at our International Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, next summer! Imagine 2,000 people who are just as focused on helping others as you are. It’s an absolutely amazing time. If you have any questions about Key Club International, International Convention, or would just like to talk to me, feel free to email me! Have a great year, and thank you for all that you do in your homes, schools, and communities! Yours in service, Maria Palazzolo Key Club International President ipmariapalazzolo@gmail.com
Contact Information Lieutenant Governor Pranav Arya (604) 300-1997 pranavaryaltg@hotmail.com
Convention Chair
District Governor
Cleo Tsang
Lisa Antonio
pnwconventionchair@gmail.com
Lisaanto-
District Administrator
District Secretary
John Jay
Ik Hoon Jung
jmjay@comcast.net
ijungpnwsec@gmail.com
Assistant Administrator Tom Saunders pnwtoms@gmail.com
District Treasurer Aneesh Pappu Apappu97@gmail.com
Finance Administrator
District Editor
Kevin Buyer
Jenny Zhang
buyergrang@wavecable.co m
editorjennyzhang@gmail.com
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