Volume 5 | Issue 24
Garfield HS KEY CLUB The Official Newsletter of James A. Garfield High School Key Club, Division 26
September 4 th, 2013
Kiwanis Meeting At the meeting, updates for the Redlight Traffic project were introduced and members were educated on the shocking statistics of the human trafficking issue in the United States. In the U.S. alone, 2.8 million children are victims of this industry, and last about two years before dying of drugs, beatings, or disease. Aimed at combatting trafficking and prostitution, Redlight Traffic is an app that will allow users to effectively report prostitution and suspicious activity via their smartphone. You can support and track their efforts here: http://www.redlighttraffic.org/index.html
“Look outside the window. In every hotel you see, I guarantee to you that there is at least one person in each of those hotels being trafficked against their will.”
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Dear Key Clubbers, And we’re off to another school year! Our very first meeting for the 2013-2014 school year will be held in Mr. Heye’s room during lunch, as always, this upcoming Wednesday on September 11th. New members and returning members, I look forward to seeing you there! Please bring friends, younger siblings, freshmen, and anyone else who you may think would be interested in joining the Key Club family here at Garfield. Remember, since this is only the first meeting, it’s not like you’re making a full commitment yet. So feel free to drop by our lunch meeting and experience some of the Key Club love! Don’t be shy! We just want the future of our club to be in good hands—maybe yours? Also, a huge thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Downtown Seattle, who invited us to their meeting. The view was spectacular and it was great meeting all the members and officers! We each feel more educated and updated about what’s going on within and beyond the Kiwanis family and are grateful for the experience. -Reanne Wong
Calendar &Events SEPTEMBER Sunday 1
Monday
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
Friday
Saturday
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7 Night Market th 8 Annual Bike/Walk
5 Team Read Recruit
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Women of Wonder Run
10 Team Read Recruit
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Team Read Recruit
14 Teeny Awards
NIGHT MARKET & MOON FESTIVAL
8th ANNUAL BIKE/WALK FOR SICKLE CELL
September 7th (Saturday)
September 7th (Saturday)
Shifts: (3:00pm-7:00pm) (7:00pm-11:00pm) (11:00pm-2:00am) Location: International District
Time: 7:00am-2:00pm, multiple shifts Location: Seward Park (5895 Lake Washington Blvd S)
Volunteer at the annual night market and moon festival, which will have lots of exciting food, performances, and cultural activities. There is also a form to be signed by a parent or guardian if you are under 18. It will be emailed to you a few days before the event occurs.
TEEN TIX TEENY AWARDS September 14th (Saturday) Shifts: Evening around 6:00pm Location: ACT Theatre (700 Union St) Choose from working at raffle tickets, voting booth, greeting, and swag bag. See the Facebook group for detailed information about shifts! This event is a benefit for Teen Tix, which is a pass that many of you use to gain discounted access into Seattle’s arts and performance venues. This is your chance to give back!
Come help set up and run a fundraiser for Sickle Cell Anemia! There are various shifts and job positions to sign up for. See the document on the Facebook group for more information about different shifts and times.
TEAM READ RECRUITMENT September 5th, 10th, 12th, 17th Shifts: Lunchtime 12:00pm-12:30pm Location: Garfield High School Commons Assist in recruiting tutors by passing out applications.
WOMEN OF WONDER RUN September 8th (Sunday) Shifts: 9:00am-11:30am Location: Green Lake We will be helping out at the finish line of the 5k and 10k run.
Did you know? There are five Kiwanis clubs in the Greater Seattle area (Downtown, Industrial, Highline West Seattle, and White Center)
Birthdays for the Week
Updates
Reanne Wong (9/1) Jacky Lu (9/5) Tyler Nguyen (9/7)
The September DCM will be hosted by Chief Sealth on September 17th, event TBD. This will be the first DCM of the school year—hope to see you there!
Don’t be shy...feel free to talk to us! Website: www.garfieldkeyclub.wix.com/ghskeyclub Official Club Email: garfieldkeyclub@gmail.com President: Terri Tran | tranterri96@gmail.com Vice President: Andrea Wong | andrea.wong23@hotmail.com Secretary: Angel Yu | sfangel.yu@gmail.com Treasurer: Emily Wong | emilyluvsguitar@gmail.com Bulletin Editor: Reanne Wong | reannewong@gmail.com Fundraising Chair: David Kim | davidkim0201@gmail.com Club Advisor: Mr. Heye | eheye@seattleschools.org
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