The Salmon Sentinel \Division 18
September 2014| Vol. 1| Issue 6
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 Resources………Pg.1-3 Eliminate………….Pg.4 The Espresso!.........Pg.5
Letter from the Governor…….Pg.6 Letter from Dorothy Wang…...Pg.7 DCON……………..Pg.8
Kiwanis Festival…..Pg.9
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.
The Espresso!
Make sure to check out the latest edition of the Espresso to know all things PNW!
Letter from our Governor Dear PNW Key Clubbers, I hope everyone has had a great start of the school year, and you know what the start of the school year means... Your club’s first Key Club Meeting! Key Club is in full bloom, and I can’t wait to see what your clubs are doing for service and fundraisers! Remember, if you show how passionate you are for Key Club others will be inspired to join. Be proud to be a Key Clubber and remember to exemplify leadership and character, while always being inclusive and caring to those around you.
Meeting all of you at the rallies was so inspiring; you are all constantly dedicating your time and love to the communities across the Pacific Northwest. I love how you represent key club with your pride and spirit while showing the dedication and compassion you hold for others. As always, remember the district board is here for the members and clubs. Please feel free to contact us at any time with your questions or concerns. I hope to see y’all at DCON 2015! Lisa Antonio
MEET THE PNW DISTRICT PROJECTS DIRECTOR
Hey Key Clubbers! My name is Dorothy Wang and I am a senior from Division 64 – the new home of the Dinosaurs! I cannot express how honored and humbled I am to be able to serve the Pacific Northwest as the District Projects Committee Chair. I will commit this next year to making the Eliminate Project as successful as it can be for our district, and I hope you will, too! After raising over $80,000 for the Eliminate Project over the course of the last year alone, it won’t be easy for us to top our past accomplishments. However, I have complete faith in our district to achieve that and so much more for the campaign’s last year! As some of you may know, our district goal for this upcoming year is set at $50,000, but why not raise more? The district hopes to easily surpass that amount and save as many lives as we possibly can. The Eliminate Project needs YOU and the support of your Key Clubs and communities in order to reach our $110 million goal for Kiwanis International and to eliminate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus by 2015. Time is running out, so it is crucial that we go all out and do all that we can for the project in its final stage!
Although the Eliminate Project has been our district project for over a year, we cannot afford to loosen the reins and wait for others to help us reach that goal. The amazing thing about the Eliminate Project is that even a little bit of change can have such a tangible and substantial impact on the lives of mothers and children throughout the world. Through a joint effort, I believe that MNT can and will be eliminated by 2015! Raise awareness throughout your communities and fundraise! Whether you and your club organize a movie night, Dance to Elimin8, Skate to Elimin8, potluck, or even a food sale, EVERY LITTLE BIT HELPS! It’s really amazing how far a little bit of effort, enthusiasm, and shameless promotion can go – especially when we’re talking about passionate and serving Key Clubbers! If you ever need help with a fundraiser or have any questions regarding the Eliminate Project, please do not hesitate to contact of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Never get discouraged, because even $1.80 could change a mother’s and child’s life forever. Key Clubbers have a wonderful opportunity to make a huge impact on the world. Go out there and make PNW proud! In love and service, Dorothy Wang Pacific Northwest District Projects Director & Lieutenant Governor of Division 64 dorothywang.ltg64@gmail.com
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Kiwanis Family Festival The Abbotsford and Clearbrook Kiwanis clubs have teamed up to host the Kiwanis Family Festival! Some of you may have attended last year’s day of fun and will remember the amazing booths and performances put on by members of our community. This year, there will also be a Bicycle Rodeo and a Dog Show. The Bicycle Rodeo will consist of police officers showing young kids how to safely ride their bicycles on the road. For the latter portion of the day, dogs will be rewarded for special tricks and cool aspects about them. (Loudest Bark, Cutest Cuddle, etc.) What you can do to help! Come to Mill Lake at 9am to help set-up for the day. We need dog show judge and people to help the policemen with their presentations! Join us for a day of fun and service! For more information contact Pranav Arya at pranavaryaltg@hotmail.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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