Issue #21 | August Newsletter

Volume55||Issue Issue21 21 Volume

Garfield HS KEY CLUB The Official Newsletter of James A. Garfield High School Key Club, Division 26

August 14th, 2013

In this issue...

MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR Hey Key Clubbers, HOW DO YOU FEEL? I had so much fun attending Seattle Rally, and it’s gotten me all pumped up for DCON, despite the fact that it’s several months away. It was a great opportunity to meet new friends and participate in icebreakers and workshops, so you should definitely go next year! I was a little disappointed that only five people from Garfield showed up, but we’re going to have a better turnout at other divisional and district events, right?

Also, huge shout out to those who came to the last car wash! The officers have been busy planning events, including the joint bonfire event with Franklin Key Club today, so we hope you show up to the next car wash and fundraise with us.

I hope you enjoy reading the latest issue of the monthly newsletter! If you have any pictures, articles, quotes, shout outs or anything else you want to include in the bulletin, feel free to email/text/message me. I know I’ve been using a LOT of Angel’s photos lately, so it’d be cool to get fresh pictures from someone other than the two of us!

-Reanne Wong

Calendar & Events AUGUST Thursday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

11

12

13

14 Joint Bonfire w/ Franklin KC

15

20

21

22

Seattle Rally 2013

18

19

Wednesday

Sorting Packets

25

26 Sorting Packets Distributing Packets

27

28

Sorting Packets

29

Friday 16

23 August DCM (TBD) Sorting Packets

Saturday 17 Seahawks Collection Sealth KC Car Wash 24 Car Wash #3

30

31

Distributing Packets

SEAHAWKS GAME COLLECTION (FULL) August 17th (Saturday) Leader: TBD | Time: TBD Location: Meet @ CenturyLink Field (800 Occidental Ave S) OR John Stanford Center (2445 3rd Ave S) Volunteers will get a tour of the stadium upon arrival and an orientation of the day's plan. Duties will include making noise, interacting with fans, and collecting school supplies and cash donations at all gates, suite, and club levels. Perk: Volunteers get tickets to the game!

CAR WASH #3 August 24th (Saturday) Leader: TBD | Time: Within 11:00am-5:00pm Location: Montlake Hop-In (2605 22nd Ave E) We will be fundraising for DCON! You are free to come and drop by to help out within the time frame, whether you’re washing cars or getting your car washed. Participating in car washes is a great way to prove that you are a dedicated and active member and that you are willing to help fundraise.

Bonfire bonding time with Franklin Key Club today!

Events + SORTING FIRST DAY PACKETS August 21st-23rd, 26th (Wednesday-Friday, Monday) Leader: TBD | Time: 9:00am-12:00pm Location: Garfield High School (400 23rd Ave) Come help out Garfield’s PTSA by assembling and sorting first day packets to prepare for orientation and the start of the new school year!

DISTRIBUTING FIRST DAY PACKETS August 26th, 27th (Monday, Tuesday) Leader: TBD | Time: 8:00am-2:00pm Location: Garfield High School (400 23rd Ave) Help pass out first day packets during orientation! (Make sure the day you choose isn't your class's orientation. Orientation is on the 26th for freshmen & sophomores and the 27th for juniors & seniors.)

We know you miss this place.

Car Wash On Saturday, Garfield Key Clubbers and non-Key Clubbers alike dropped by the Montlake Blvd. Market to help out at the car wash to raise money for DCON. Volunteers made new friends in the most interesting of ways. “A guy donated $20 because I was dancing,” says Chan Huynh.

On Monday, PNW Key Clubbers and friends gathered for a day of workshops, fundraising, and some serious spirit battles. Hazen High School (Division 32) was flooded with hundreds of Key Clubbers decked out in divisional tshirts, tutus, and mascot costumes.

Key Clubbers had the opportunity to listen in on guest speakers, and participate in icebreakers with other divisions and an impromptu dance party during lunch and between workshops. As always, the dating workshop and challenges were a hit with participants. Photobomb people and dance behind strangers? CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!

You can be friends with “rival” divisions!

The day ended with the closing ceremony, in which exciting details about The Eliminate Project and DCON 2014 were presented. PNW Governor Trang Tran announced the goal to completely eliminate MNT by year 2015, and asked the audience to pledge their support for the cause. Miracle Minute alone raised $750 towards the Eliminate Project. The theme for DCON 2014 was revealed to be “Level Up in Service”, and it will be held from April 4th-6th, 2014 in Downtown Seattle. I’m excited for DCON already, are YOU?

Seattle Rally Recap Guest speaker Yusuf Tura:

“It’s not about resources, it’s about resourcefulness.”

Photo by UNICEF

The PNW district spans from western Canada to northern California: with Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and the pan-handle of Idaho in between. Here’s the 2013-2014 district map!

Fact of the Issue

Division Updates Since D26 raised enough money during Miracle Minute at Seattle Rally, we get to pelt Philip with water balloons at the next DCM! (August 23rd, tentative) Chief Sealth is hosting the August car wash, click here for details.

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

KEYCLUB