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One of my local Kiwanis clubs has an annual service project where they use donated lumber to make handcrafted wooden toys to send to underprivileged children both in my community and abroad. This year, their goal is to make 10,000 toys before Christmas. Even though the shop begins operations in February, they still need to work hard in the coming weeks to meet their goal. This service project is one of my favorite things to volunteer for. They have jobs for every skill set, from tracing to gluing wheels. No prior experience is required. They’ve even taught me how to safely use several power tools like the sanding belt pictured above.
Contact Me! Riley Juenemann rockymountainltg1@gmail.com (720)438-8077 - (Call/Text)
Longmont Kiwanis Toy Shop November Board Meeting Dues Thirst Project Kuddlez for Kidz
December 1- Final Deadline for Dues 31- Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF Donations Due January 7- Key of Honor Nominations Due February 1- Unpaid Clubs Become Suspended 1-28- Officer Elections 1-28 Submit Annual Club Achievement Report TBD – Spring Rally March 15- Officer Training Sent to Clubs 31- DCON Begins
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Our November Board Meeting took place at the YMCA in Estes Park and our International Trustee, Jessica Bae, attended. We had a lot of fun, from completing the mannequin challenge (check out our Instagram) to roasting marshmallows. However, we also got a lot of work done, the majority related to planning for district convention (DCON). Sadie (Division 17 Lieutenant Governor) and I were elected to be Sergeant in Arms at DCON, so make sure you’re there to see our funny skit about the code of conduct!
WHAT: Rocky Mountain District Convention WHO: Any Key Clubber in the Rocky Mountain District that wants to attend WHEN: March 31st - April 2nd WHERE: Sheraton Denver West Hotel 360 Union Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80228 WHY: -Vote for District Board Executive Offices -Vote on Amendments to District Bylaws -Attend seminars to gain knowledge to further improve your club -Meet other people who love Key Club, just like you! HOW: Register when registration opens *There is a fee, so start fundraising now!
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• The Breakdown • International: $7 per member • District: $5 per member • Club: This is up to your officers! • Important Dates • October 1 • Dues open • November 1 • Early Bird Deadline • Get a patch for your banner! • December 1 • Absolute due date to be considered an active club • Turning Dues In • Have your club secretary or Kiwanis advisor update your member list on https://members.portalbuzz.com/Member/User/L ogin?skin=kiwanis • Print an invoice • Mail check and roster to Kiwanis International PO Box 6069 Dept 123 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6069 • More Information • http://www.keyclub.org/dar.aspx
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The Thirst Project is the world’s largest water organization run by youth! They educate students about the global water crisis and help them raise funds to combat it. They have committed to bringing clean water to Swaziland (yes-the entire country!) by 2022. The Rocky Mountain District has chosen the Thirst Project as our Major Emphasis Project from November to April. At DCON, clubs will be able to pledge donation amounts with the goal of raising that money by DCON the following year.
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Spread Awareness: Dirty Little Secret • Step 1: Have each club member make “dirty” water by combining and shaking 12 ounces of warm water, 1 teaspoon of flour, and 5-10 pinches of tea leaves (cut open a tea bag) • Step 2: Every Thursday for a month, carry your dirty water bottle everywhere you go (school, gym, dinner table, etc.) • Step 3: When people ask you why you are carrying around a bottle full of dirty water, tell them that 748 million people do not have access to safe, clean drinking water
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Fundraise: Thirsty Thirty • Step 1: Determine how many people will participate • Step 2: Get that number of envelopes and label them each with a monetary amount ranging from $1-$100 • (Hint: Make sure all of the amounts add up to the total amount of money that your club wants to raise) • Step 3: Have each participant pick an envelope • Step 4: The number in the envelope is how much money the individual is pledging to raise in 30 days • Step 5: Have a party to celebrate how much money your Key Club raised at the end of the 30 days
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Hello from your District Projects Committee! We are excited to talk to you about the project we are working on for the remainder of the year, Kuddlez for Kidz. Kuddlez for Kidz is a charity made by a kid for kids! Stuffed animals and other comforting items will go to hospitalized children in need of a cuddle. Our district has set a goal of 2000 stuffed animals donated by DCON. To reach this goal, we have decided to have a friendly competition between all the high schools in the Rocky Mountain District. The club with the highest amount of stuffed animals collected will be presented with an award at DCON. Club presidents are responsible for letting their LTG know how many stuffed animals they collect each month. Guidelines: • Stuffed animals have to be new • Stuffed animals can be any size • You can choose to take stuffed animals to a specific children’s hospital as a club or you can keep the stuffed animals and bring them to DCON • Keep your LTG updated on how many stuffies you collect
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