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Rocky Mountain District Division 9 Monthly Newsletter April/May

About Me… Hello Divison 9! My name is Krysta Couzi and I am your new Lieutenant Governor for the 2016­2017 school year! I attend Jefferson Academy High School as a Sophomore for the upcoming year. I am a part of many different clubs at my school including Key Club, Student Government, Drama, Choir etc. Being involved in these clubs have given me the opportunity to broaden my horizons by meeting new people and showing different ways I can make this world a better/ safer place. I was born in a third world country and thus I have always been one to help the community and people around. A couple of the organizations that I have been a part of this year include the Thirst Project, of which I raised $150 and Red Nose Day for Comic Relief. I am so excited for this year because with my ideas and yours, we can truly make a difference. I have created a Facebook page and a Twitter page is on its way. Please contact me at any point in time with ideas or thoughts you may have. My contact information will be on the last page. Make sure you spread the word about Key Club so more people can get involved!

Key Club Values....

The Key Club core values are as follows: Caring, Leadership, Character Building and Inclusiveness. To expand upon this, we are a community service organization that focuses on trying to change the world. Now, if you are a part of Key Club, you have to be 100% committed. One of your jobs as a Key Club member is so spread kindness ​ and show the world that you ​ care​ to make it a better place.

The Key Club vision states that: “ We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide.” The more we spread the word, the more people we can get to join because caring, is our way of life.

District Convention…

This past years theme for DCON was Service Around the World.

This was my first convention for Key Club and it is one of the best experiences of my life. I met many different leaders who have the same passion and I also met the past and present Rocky Mountain District Board (see last page for District Board Members). Throughout the few days, there were many events, some of which included a dance, a performance by the CU Buffoons acapella group, many workshops about leadership, a fundraiser for Eliminate (see “Eliminate”) and an awards ceremony to recognize outstanding Key Clubs. I encourage all of the clubs next year to go because it truly is an amazing experience. You can also vote for your new District Governor is!

International Convention…

For those of you who do not know, ICON in the convention held every year where all of the Key Clubs from around the world come to share everything related to leadership and being an amazing Key Club!

This year, it is held in Atlanta, Georgia from July 3rd to July 10th. I have the amazing opportunity to attend this event and I could not be more excited. I am looking forward to going with the majority

of our District Board and meeting new people.

If any of you are looking for more information, or are interested for future years, please contact me or go on the Key Club website: http://www.keyclub.org/events/convention.aspx​ . Yes, there is a cost, but you can spread the word to your Kiwanis Clubs to help you out and there is always an opportunity to fundraise!

What is Eliminate?...

Key Club International has teamed up with UNICEF, a foundation based in the United Nations, to stop the spread of maternal and neonatal tetanus­ a disease that kills about 49,000 babies and women each year. Since 2010, they have had a goal of raising $110 million and this year, they have finally reached it. Although the goal has been reached, we have to fulfill our promises and pledges. If you want to learn more about this organization and you how can fundraise go to http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/theELIMINATEproject/home.aspx​ .

Also, to learn more about UNICEF, go to http://www.unicef.org/about/who/index_faq.html​ .

You Aren’t Done Seniors…

ConGRADulations! You have successfully completed high school!

For those of you who are going to college, you have the opportunity to stay in Kiwanis. Contact your college/university and ask them if they have a Circle K. If they do, you are in luck because you can further your skills as a leader at a higher level. If you don’t, make one! Go to the board and see what you can do to install a Circle K and if you can’t, you can still further yourself as a leader and make time for community service. ​ http://www.circlek.org/Join.aspx

What Can You Do Over The Summer?...

Just because it is summer break does not mean that you cannot

continue your service. Gather up your Key Club or even a group a friends and volunteer at a food bank or homeless shelter. Some really good organizations you can volunteer at are the Ronald McDonald house and the Denver Rescue Mission. I have included their links below. If you can not get out the house, create a page for the Thirst Project. The Thirst Project builds wells for people in third world countries, so they can have clean water. Just $25 gives one person clean water for the rest of their lives! If you plan on doing any projects over the summer and need someone to go with or you have a new idea, please contact with me and let me know! https://www.denverrescuemission.org/​ ​ http://www.rmhc.org/ https://www.thirstproject.org/

Contact Me! Email: ​ rockymountainltg9@gmail.com Phone Number: ​ 720­384­8228 Facebook: ​ Rocky Mountain District Key Club Division 9

District Board Governor: ​ Aliza Mitchell Treasurer: ​ Diana Antillion Secretary: ​ Olivia Becker Bulletin Editor: ​ Ciana Burroughs