DIVISION 82 NEWSLETTER APRIL 2014 Volume 1 Issue 1
What are newsletters? Newsletters are monthly publications by me (your Lieutenant Governor) that keep both officers and club members from our division informed about key club on a district, divisional, and club level.
Who should be receiving these? All club officers (president, vice president, treasurer, secretary, and editor) should be receiving them via email by the 10th of every month. If this is not happening PLEASE CONTACT ME!
What should I do with them?
Post them to your club Facebook page, email them to your club members, or print them out and distribute them at the meetings! I don’t care how you go about it but please distribute them!
Where else can I find them?
Newsletters can also be found on the divisional Facebook page (Key Club Division 82) by the 10th of every month. Please join if you haven’t already!
IN THIS ISSUE: • • • •
Newsletters: their purpose and how to utilize them Recap of DCON Meet the new LtG (me) 2014-15 District Board
COMING SOON: • • •
Incoming officer Profiles! Noteworthy service projects! DCMs, PCMs and Southern Oregon Rally! (Rally in the Valley)
How do I contact you?
Rochelle Banta Email: Rochelle.Banta.LTG@gmail.com. Phone number: 541-787-5677. If you have any questions do not hesitate to ask via text or call!
RECAP OF DCON
DCON 2014! Last week, several members from Key Club division 82 (myself included) traveled to Seattle, Washington. There, we joined over 1700 other excited Key Clubbers at the 65th annual PNW (Pacific Northwest) District Convention!
Additionally, we discovered many projects that have been launched internationally which our clubs have the opportunity to participate in.
Next year, DCON will be bigger and better than ever! Not only will we have fun This experience was while learning more inspiring, about volunteering, motivational, and but we will also have tons of fun for the opportunity to everyone. We explore Seattle! learned about Key More information Club on an about DCON will be international level, coming in future and what it really newsletters. I hope means to be that many of you will a Key Clubber. choose to attend! APRIL 2014
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MEET THE NEW LtG Hi all!
I am Rochelle Banta and I will be your Lieutenant Governor for the 2014-2015 year. I would like to give a special thank you to Chiara Marzi, our previous LtG. She did an amazing job, and I hope do the same by further strengthening our division! I plan to increase the interaction and communication among our clubs to make this the best year possible for key club! I will also be working closely with neighboring division’s LtGs to create an amazing Rally in the Valley for you all! I look forward to seeing you at my first DCM which is coming up soon!
A little bit of Q&A: Q: What are your hobbies? Q: What are your qualifications?
A: I have been involved in North
Valley’s key club since my freshman year, and am currently the vice president. I have attended two District Conventions now, and have learned a lot along the way! I am highly involved in leadership/ volunteer opportunities such as: the American Red Cross, Interact, Focus Teen Council, Josephine County Foundation, and National Honor’s Society. When I was in middle school, I participated in Builder’s Club all three years, and in 8th grade held the position of president.
A: Outside of Key Club, I play soccer
and love to spend time with friends. I enjoy tons of outdoor activities such as: camping, going for a walk, or even just sitting out in the sun.
Q:What is your best Key Club memory?
A: Honestly, being initiated as lieutenant
governor at DCON this year would have to be my best memory. It made me realize that I still have another year to make a huge difference by volunteering at the high school level. Also, being surrounded by other key clubbers who were passionate about volunteering was highly motivational to both myself and other club members who attended. APRIL 2014
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2014-15 District Board Lisa Antonio
A message from our new District Governor: Dear Pacific Northwest District, The ending of District Convention is always hard, but it also marks the beginning of another Key Club year and another year of service. If you have not already met me I am Lisa Antonio, and I am honored to have the chance to serve as your District Governor for the next year. I am privileged to be leading such a diverse and enthusiastic district and I am excited to start building upon our strengths and creating new solutions for our district’s weaknesses. In this upcoming year I want to focus on clubs and members. I want to make sure clubs are thriving and increasing not only membership, but active membership. I want each club member to know the District Board is there to serve the members. I am looking forward to meeting all of you, and if you have any questions please feel free to contact me via email, Facebook, or telephone!
Ik Hoon Jung A message from our new District Secretary: Hi, everyone. My name’s Ik Hoon Jung from Southridge High School in Beaverton, OR (Div. 65), and I’m excited beyond words to serve as your District Secretary. I’ve been an enthusiastic member of Key Club since freshman year, and it is truly a dream come true to be in this great position. I hope my term can bring about great positive personal growth in both myself and other Key Clubbers, and I won’t let you down!
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2014-15 District Board Aneesh Pappu
A message from our new District Treasurer: I am so honored and grateful to serve you all for the 2014-2015 term and I look forward to what we will accomplish together! One of my main goals is to actively educate club treasurers so that dues collection is easy and efficient for all clubs in our district. I also plan to effectively monitor the budget of the board and to oversee all fundraising efforts for the district project this year. In addition, I intend to play a very active role in working with growth committees on the district board to increase membership within our district. I want you all to know that I am always available to assist you with any and all problems that you may have in your clubs. Feel free to give me a call anytime, even if you just want to chat, and add me on Facebook! I look forward to meeting you all this year.
Cleo Tsang A message from our new District Convention Chair: Hey PNW Key Clubbers! My name is Cleo Tsang, and I’m so excited to serve as your 2014-2015 Convention Chair. Another year has quickly come and gone, and the 66th Annual District Convention will be here before you know it! I cannot express how honored I am to be planning a convention for the best Key Clubbers in the world. With that said, I ensure you that I will work my hardest to make the 66th Annual DCON the very best! I hope to make you guys proud – so start your countdowns! Please know that I am open to suggestions, questions, comments, etc. so feel free to contact me!
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2014-15 District Board Jenny Zhang
A message from our new District Editor: Hey Pacific Northwest Key Clubbers! This coming year for our district is going to be a legendary one, and it’s an honor to be a part of it as your 2014-2015 District Editor. I’m so excited to be involved in your newsletters and giving THE ESPRESSO, our district newsletter, the publicity it deserves. I will make it as inclusive, informative, and exciting as possible. This position combines my love for service and design and I can say confidently that this year, not only will we Key Clubbers feel good, but we will also look good in all of the publications in our district!
District Board Contact Information: District Editor- Jenny Zhang: editorjennyzhang@gmail.com District Treasurer- Aneesh Pappu: apappu97@gmail.com District Secretary- Ik Hoon Jung: ijungpnwsec@gmail.com District Governor- Lisa Antonio: lisaantonio.dgov@gmail.com Convention Chair- Cleo Tsang: pnwconventionchair@gmail.com
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