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VOLUME XI | ISSUE V | AUGUST 2018 | TEXAS-OKLAHOMA REGION 9 DIVISION 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS Thoughts from the Division… 3 Fall Rally … 4 Regional Training Conference … 5 LTG Update … 6 District Contact Information … 7 District Project … 8 Governor’s Project … 9 Division Contact Information … 10 Thirst Project … 11 Major Emphasis Projects … 12 Youth Opportunities Fund… 13 Get Connected … 14 Upcoming Events … 15
WHAT DOES KEY CLUB MEAN TO YOU?
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Key Club consists of service, but to me, its meaning is that
of love, honor, and integrity. Gifts of time, effort, and any other form of service bring happiness and joy to the world and contribute to the common good. - Chloe Cagle, Durant Editor
Key Club is a student lead program that teaches leadership, way of caring, and character building through service to the community and others. - Kenyon Black, District Administrator Key Club to me is place where you can make friends yet also
make a difference. Sometimes you can't always see the repercussions of what you're doing but when you can you see the profound effects you can have on others with small actions - Emmie Erwin, Guyer President Key Club allows me to see young people grow in character
and leadership in a up close and personal way. The friendships built between us clearly shows me the future is in good hands. - Kelly Poland, Assistant District Administrator Key Club is an opportunity to serve our community and do
something for others rather than ourselves. Key Club has helped me understand the importance of serving others as well as forming relationships through similar interests. - Janvi Patel, Guyer Editor Key Club means serving the community around you in a
meaningful way and making connections with people that will last a lifetime. - Caden Young, Denton President
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FALL RALLY September 8, 2018
Join Division 8 at the Frank Buck Zoo for our Inaugural Division Fall Rally! AGENDA 10:00 - Arrive at the Frank Buck Zoo 10:30 - Divisional Council Meeting 11:00 - Explore the Zoo with the Division! Discover the wonder of the zoo for as long as you wish. 1000 W California St, Gainesville, TX 76240 Admission: $7.00 Contact ltg8@tokeyclub.com to RSVP.
Please wear your favorite Key Club shirt. 4
REGIONAL TRAINING CONFERENCE
W H E R E and W H E N To Be Determined … WHAT - A Training Conference for Key Club Officers - Informative Forums - A Fun Service Project - Tie-Dye Activity
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LTG UPDATE Sarah Spivey Region 9 Division 8 Lieutenant Governor ltg8@tokeyclub.com
Division 8, Hello, everyone, and happy September! Please remember that the Early Bird Dues Deadline is soon approaching; to be distinguished as an EB club, please have your dues submitted to International by November 1st. Please contact me or District Treasurer Addie Flores (treasurer@tokeyclub.com) for help and more information. If you do not make this deadline, Regular Dues must be submitted by December 1st. My goal is for all of the Division 8 Key Clubs to be distinguished as Early Birds! The Regional Training Conference is still in the works, and no date or location have been selected. I am working with Regions 7 and 9, and we will get this information out to you as soon as possible. Please contact me will all of your upcoming meetings, service projects, and socials. I would love to meet and serve with each of you as much as possible. Additionally, I must attend one general session club meeting before the Key Club year ends. The Division 8 Fall Rally is this Saturday, September 8th at the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, TX. We will meet and sign in from 10:00am 10:15am, play a game from 10:15am - 10:30am, hold a Divisional Council Meeting from 10:30am - 11:00am, and explore the zoo for the remainder of the morning. Please let me know if anyone from your club will be in attendance! Continue the great work! As always, contact me if you need anything. Warm Regards,
Sarah Spivey
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Sarah Spivey
Bunsri Patel
Division 8 Lieutenant Governor ltg8@tokeyclub.com
District Secretary secretary@tokeyclub.com
Connor Rubrecht
Addie Flores
Region 9 Advisor region9@tokeyclub.com
District Treasurer treasurer@tokeyclub.com
Kenyon Black
Kyra Burke
District Administrator administrator@tokeyclub.com
District Editor editor@tokeyclub.com
Addi Duerksen
Nadia Rodriguez
District Governor governor@tokeyclub.com
Convention Liaison cl@tokeyclub.com
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DISTRICT
PROJECT
Each year at our Summer Board meeting, the District Board votes on a District Project that all of the clubs can focus on throughout the year. This year, the Board voted on a project named “Keep T-O Beautiful.” Through this project, we want you to focus on keeping your environment green, safe, and beautiful and to promote environmental conservation and awareness.
Service Ideas School Clean Up Bicycle Rally Birdhouse Construction Plan a Tree
Pick up trash around your school’s campus to restore its full beauty Promote the energy-saving benefits of bicycle transportation by making flyers to display around your school and community Construct simple birdhouses for use by birds around you school’s campus Identify a place in your community that needs for foliage and cultivate new life
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GOVERNOR‘S
PROJECT
Every year, the Governor who is elected at District Convention choses a project that he or she wants the District to work on while serving the community. This year, our Governor Addi Duerksen selected for the District to focus on Alzheimer’s Disease. Through this project, she wants you help people in your community who are suffering from this disease that affects the brain and its memory capacity.
Service Ideas Raise Awareness Letter Writing
Visit
Encourage students at your school to learn more about Alzheimer's Disease by hosting a purple spirit day Write some cards to be sent to community members who suffer from the disease. Tell them a funny joke, the best part of school, or your favorite Key Club memory to help to entertain them. If allowed, visit community members with Alzheimer’s Disease. Bring fun, easy games to play, some of those letters to keep the spirit alive after you leave, and a light heart to keep them happy.
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DIVISION 8 CLUB CONTACTS Denton President Caden Young caden.young@outlook.com
Durant President Josie Daniels danielsjosie03@gmail.com
Gainesville President Mati Rigsby mrigsby.2019@gainesvilleisd.com
Guyer President Emmie Erwin 562263@g.dentonisd.org
Liberty Christian President David Alvarez
Ryan President Emily Boyd 912151@g.dentonisd.org 10
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MAJOR EMPHASIS PROJECTS Children’s Miracle Network Kiwanis family members participate with Children’s Miracle Network by sponsoring fundraising events and conducting service projects at their local children’s hospitals.
March of Dimes Kiwanis family members partner with March of Dimes by raising thousands of dollars annually to give every baby a healthy start.
The ELIMINATE Project Kiwanis family members joined forces with UNICEF to raise $110 million to help eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the planet.
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YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND The Youth Opportunities Fund is a grant given to Key Club members and clubs who apply through Kiwanis International. These grants fund service projects in the community. Grants may include anywhere from $100 to $2,000. The applications for the grant are due by October 15th, 2018 at 10:59pm Central Time.
The Key Club International Board reviews all of the applications and decides where the endowed funds are allocated. Recipients of the grant receive notification in the first week of January.
This grant gives all of our clubs an opportunity to expand the impact that our clubs can make. This year, one of the division’s clubs successfully received a grant and is using the funding to promote literacy in the elementary schools of their area. This club, Durant High School, is making great strides in their community.
Applications require a cover letter which is a short biological statement, a detailed budget worksheet, and the ability to submit a video about the proposed project and the club which is seeking the funding. 13
GET CONNECTED
@todistrictkeyclub
@TOKeyClub
Texas-Oklahoma Key Club District
tokeyclub.com
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UPCOMING DATES September 8th, 2018
Division Fall Rally to be held at the Frank Buck Zoo in Gainesville, TX.
September reports and newsletters due.
October 5th, 2018
To Be Determined
Regional Training Conference
The Youth Opportunities Fund Application is due by 10:59pm.
October 15th, 2018
November 1st, 2018
Early Bird Dues Deadline
Regular Dues Deadline
December 1st, 2018
April 25th-28th, 2019
70th Annual District Convention.
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PROUDLY SERVING
Aubrey High Denton High Durant High Gainesville High Guyer High Krum High Liberty Christian Ryan High Sherman High Van Alstyne High