The Kraken | Volume 3 Issue 1 | April by Rheanna Borromeo

The Kraken Volume 3 | Issue 1 April 2016

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Key Club 101 Diep Thoughts Greetings D33 Club Officers DCON Recap Executive Assistants Divisional Goals Preferred Charities Eliminate Project District Board Executive Board International 3

K E Y C L The Pacific Northwest is geographically the largest district of Key Club International. The district spans from western Canada to northern California: with Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and the pan-handle of Idaho in between. The Pacific Northwest encompasses nearly 1.8 million square miles and includes over 300 clubs that operate under 45 divisions. Through rain or shine, snow or hail, Key Clubbers in the Pacific Northwest dedicate countless hours to their communities and internationally, and are always Proud 'N' Willing to serve!

Color Fuchsia Pink Mascot Mortimer Moose Motto “Proud ‘N’ willing to serve!” 4

U B 1 0 1 Mascot Kraken

Schools

Division 33 serves the Auburn and Federal Way community with 7 high schools. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never a dull moment when everyone in our division is together. Our division is known for our spirit and large population. Everyone is dedicated and always willing to serve the community no matter what.

Auburn Auburn Mountainview Auburn Riverside Decatur Federal Way Thomas Jefferson Todd Beamer

Colors Blue, yellow and white

WHATâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S KRAKEN?!

THOUGHTS DI EP THOU GHTS Hi Krakens! I cannot describe how proud I am of our division. I've seen officers and clubs work tirelessly to provide as much as they can for their clubs. I've seen members get out of their comfort zones and come out to new service projects. I know we aren't the biggest in numbers, but I've seen an incredible amount of growth. Personally, I'm so grateful for the people this club has brought into my life. Role models, mentors, and most importantly invaluable friends. It is so humbling to see people who are willing to make such a big effort to include Key Club in their lives, and it has been a privilege to be a part of that. For seniors, congratulations!!! We made it! For underclassmen, take the time to enjoy the rest of your high school career and really reflect upon where you invest your time. Even if you can't make it to every club meeting, make the time for the service projects, it's worth it. All in all, thank you for making this past year absolutely amazing. I'll see you all again soon! In Love and Service, Andrea Diep Immediate Past Division 33 LTG

GREETINGS! Hello my lovely Krakens! My name is Rheanna and I am so excited to embark on this journey as Division 33’s new Lieutenant Governor! A little about myself, I’m currently a junior at Federal Way High School and I have been a member of Key Club since I was freshman. This past year I served as my home club’s Scrapbook Editor and I can’t wait lead and represent the Division 33 Krakens! I loved seeing everyone so spirited at DCON and it makes me excited to see what’s in store for this next Key Club year. I also want to congratulate the newly elected officers, it is going to be a thrill getting to work with each and every one of you. I’ve been brainstorming many goals and plans for our division and I hope with your assistance, we are all able to strengthen and grow Division 33! In this month’s newsletter I included various pictures from DCON and some important dates to put into your calendar! I plan to use these newsletters as a way to communicate with the whole division, so make sure you look out for one at the beginning of every month! I’m so excited to see our Division thrive this year and remember to stay kraken! In Love and Service, Rheanna Borromeo Division 33 Lieutenant Governor

2016 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2017 Auburn High School Co-Presidents: Grace Choe and Carla Rezk Vice President: Cesar Sandoval Treasurer: Jasmine Putman-Rodriguez Secretary: Dulce Chavez Co-Editors: Zack Dithlath and Tony Do

Auburn Mountainview High School Co-Presidents: Kathy Nguyen and Kristina Levchenko Treasurer: Christopher Herrera Secretary: Yael Andrade Editor: Mollie Clements

Auburn Riverside High School President: Hailey Blum Vice President: An Do Treasurer: N/A Secretary: Avneet Mann Editor: N/A

D33 Officers Decatur High School President: Young-Jo Kim Vice President: N/A Treasurer: N/A Secretary: Kenny Cho Editor: N/A Federal Way High School President: Angie Kong Co-Vice Presidents: Tammy Nguyen and Justin Kwon Treasurer: Wesley Nguyen Secretary: Andrea Argueta Co-Editors: Kyoko Hall and Alondra Rodriguez Thomas Jefferson High School President: Ian Hahm Vice President: Michelle Ahn Treasurer: Alyssa Tran Secretary: Vivia Zhu Editor: Vivian Nguyen Todd Beamer High School President: Andrew Kang Vice President: Cindy Park Treasurer: Jacob Rivera Secretary: Stella Han Editor: Christopher Chang

District Convention, better known as DCON, was held in Seattle Washington this year. Key Clubbers from all over the Pacific Northwest District came together to celebrate a year of service. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme was The Future Of Service, focusing on what Key Club would be like in 25 to 50 years from now. The future of Key Club starts with you! By becoming a active member in your club and community, you are one step ahead to building an even stronger organization!

DCON 2016

RECAP

Meet D33’s new Executive Assistants!

Divisional Officers

Hi, I’m Eric Hodac, and I’m happy to say that for the Key Club volunteering year of 2015-2016, I will be one of Division 33’s two Executive Assistants! Just so you all can get to know me better (and eventually, vice versa as well), here are some facts about me: I am currently a Junior at Decatur High School, I love drawing and doodling, I enjoy playing video games, I enjoy trying out new and strange foods, and most importantly, volunteering is always something I’ve loved to do. My goal as Executive Assistant for this year is to make sure Division 33 as a whole has a great experience volunteering, making connections, and of course, having fun. As Executive Assistant, I will try my best to help plan only the most engaging, most profitable, and most helpful volunteering projects, division activities, and other events. With the help of the rest of the Division 33 council and our LTG, Rheanna, this volunteering year will definitely be one of our division’s best, and one you won’t forget. Thanks to being able to hold this position, I feel honored to serve my Key Club division, the Federal Way community, and the Pacific Northwest district. Hope to see you all soon!

Eric Hodac

Hey Key Clubbers! I am Wesley Nguyen and I am one of the next Executive Assistants for Division 33. Here are a couple of things about me. I am a Junior at Federal Way High School. In my free time I love to spend my time with either friends or family members, it doesn't matter what we're doing as long as I am with them! I also love to spend my free time playing football and helping out in the community. How did I get involved with Key Club? Well it was my sophomore summer, my friend invited me to go to the Tacoma rally just so I could get a feel of what Key Club was like, and right away I was hooked! I met so many nice and incredible people that it made me want to join ASAP. So the next year, I Joined key club and became the Treasurer for my school's Key club. What I plan to do in this upcoming year for our Division is, I plan to help our LTG Rheanna Borromeo with anything she needs, whether its helping her create newsletter or creating Graphics for T-shirts, I am here to assist her and our Division.

In love and service, Wesley Nguyen

Divisional Goals

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Strengthen the ties in our division: Throughout the year I plan to have more Presidential Council Meetings, to give Presidents and VPs more ways to collaborate with each other. I hope more contact and communication within the division will help members and officers create closer relationships.

Growing the Division: Similar to last year, I would like to see membership to increase by 10%. I plan to give officers several resources and ideas to bring back to their home clubs, to assist in growing their membership. I also hope to have monthly or bi-monthly divisional service events to give members the opportunity to see each other regularly.

Connecting Division 33 to the District: I would love to have more events, such as DCMs and various socials, with our sister division (Division 32). I believe bonding and meeting new Key Clubbers in nearby divisions will help members in Division 33 more comfortable learning more about Key Club on a higher level.

PREFERRED CHARITIES Children's Miracle Network Hospitals (CMNH) was established nationally in 1983 to help children by actively supporting improved health care for millions of young people around the world. CMNH's mission is to generate funds and awareness programs for the benefit of children served by its associated hospitals, now numbering more than 170 nationwide

The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Key Club takes part in raising awareness by participating in their annual event March For Babies. The rising incidence of premature birth has demanded action, and the March of Dimes has responded by initiating an intensive, multi-year campaign to raise awareness and find the causes of prematurity.

UNICEF was created with a distinct purpose in mind: to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty, violence, disease and discrimination place in a childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s path. For over 20 years, Key Club has been a part of Trick-or-Treat for Unicef. Every Halloween, Key Clubbers collect money in the signature orange boxes, raising money to support the well-known charity.

The

Project

The Eliminate Project is Kiwanis Internationalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Global Campaign to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of nearly 49,000 innocent babies and a significant number of women each year. The PNW Key Club District has raised awareness and money for this project by planning various events, such as Dance to Eliminate, Skate to Eliminate and the Elemonate Challenge!

This year, The PNW District raised $79,000 for the Eliminate Project! WOO HOO!!

Meet the 2016-20

Division AYN: Nicholas Aspelund Division AYS: Greyson Culbert Division 9: William Suastegui Division 13/15/17: Arlene Nguyen Division 18: Baneet Braich Division 19/36: Daniel Smith Division 20i: Kristen Pagala Division 20m: Makenna Drye Division 21: Sea Choi Division 22/24: Billy Yi

Division 26: Anthony Lu Division 27: Christy Oh Division 28: Peter Ch'en Division 30: Sarah Archer Division 32: Ashley Villanueva Division 33: Rheanna Borromeo Division 34: Brittney Tran Division 35: Deenah Howard Division 38: Thu Nguyen Division 42C: Jeryd Lewis

17 District Board!

Division 42V: Stephen Brackett Division 44: Alyssa Libak Division 45: Annie Churo Division 46: Cheyenne Gillespie Division 48: Sienna Sanchez Division 50: Ricky Aguilar Division 52: Sabrina Zhu Division 54: Daphne Uhler Division 56: Dmitri Saberi Division 58: Joshika Suresh

Division 62: Alissa Ouanesisouk Division 64: Haydn Loudd Division 65W: Michaela Canete Division 65E: Kaye DelaChica Division 66: Brian Nguyen Division 70: Mollie Lewandowski Division 72: Nicholas Burns Division 74: TBE Division 76: Dannielle Acosta Division 80: Isaac Estrada Division 82: Sarah Kaufman

Dist rict Treasurer

Dist rict Governor

MEE T T HE 2016 -2017

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. In love and service, Juliet Yu Juliet Yu Pacific Northwest District Governor Key Club International (253) 218-5979 julietyu.pnwgov@gmail.com

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 2016-17 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. In Caring and Service, Bryan Lee Pacific Northwest District Treasurer Key Club International bryanlee.pnwtreasurer@gmail.com (971) 258-7236

EXECU T I VE BOARD Hello PNW!

In Service and Compassion, Audrey Chow Pacific Northwest District Editor Key Club International (604) 831-0101 audreychow.pnweditor@gmail.com

Dist rict Edi tor

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!

Greetings Pacific Northwest District,

In Love and Service, Amy Hung 2016-2017 Convention Chair Pacific Northwest District Key Club International 253.353.5496 pnwconventionchair@gmail.com

Conven t ion Chair

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!

International Trustee

Greetings from Greetings Pacific Northwest District, My name is Devin Sun and I am so honored to introduce myself as your International Trustee for the 2015-2016 service year. I am serving the Carolinas, Missouri-Arkansas, and Pacific Northwest Districts. Together, we will be working and collaborating as sister districts on different issues and ideas throughout the year. As an International Trustee, I will work alongside our three sister districts and help you all in any way possible. I will make sure that you know what is happening on the international level. I will make sure to foster a strong relationship between our sister districts. And I also want to establish myself as a resource to you for any and all questions, comments, or concerns that you may have. If, you ever have anything you may be confused or want help with, please do not hesitate to reach out to me by email at trusteedevinsun@gmail.com or by phone at 908.315.6207. Also, please feel free to find me on Facebook and Twitter! I am so excited to be working with you all this year, so get ready for a fun and exciting service year! Yours in caring and service, Devin Sun International Trustee

International! As International President, my job is to lead our organization for the next year; to set the vision of what Key Club is, should be, and will be; to supervise and work with your 11 International Trustees, ensuring that they serve and work with your district properly; to unite all 33 districts under our common mission, and to do everything in my power to leave this organization better than I found it when I leave office in 2016. Key Club has an exciting year ahead of it! We’re entering the last decade of our first 100 years. We’re working everyday to make membership larger, stronger, and an experience that leaves all 270,000 satisfied.

As a Key Club member, you’ve chosen to be a part of something greater than yourself. Greater than your home club, your division, or even your district; you’ve chosen to be one of the thousands of hands Key Club International unites for the greater good around the word. As the saying goes, “United we stand; Divided we fall”: Let’s unite, Key Club. We’re a global network of smart, inspired, capable servant leaders. Can you imagine what we can do when we come together? It’s an honor to be your leader this year. I wish you the very best in all of your endeavors this school year- Key Club and otherwise- and thank you sincerely for being a Key Clubber. Let’s have a fantastic year!

International President

Hi, PNW Key Clubbers! My name is Rip Livingston, and I am currently serving as your International President for the 2015-2016 year.

Best regards,

Rip Livingston

President, Key Club International rlivingston@alabamakeyclub.org

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