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VOLUME XI | ISSUE IX | DECEMBER 2018 | TEXAS-OKLAHOMA REGION 9 DIVISION 8
TABLE OF CONTENTS Thoughts from the Division … 3 District Project … 4 Governor’s Project … 5 LTG Update … 6 Contact Information … 7 Major Emphasis Projects… 8 Thirst Project… 9 Get Connected … 10 Upcoming Events … 11
WHAT IS YOUR BEST KEY CLUB MEMORY?
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My most memorable Key Club experience has probably been the Mobile Food Pantry because the experience made me aware of the prevalent issue of food insecurity in the community. Through this service activity, I now know that sometimes everyone needs a little help. - Emmie Erwin, Guyer President
My best memory wasn’t the most impactful service or the most valuable learning experience but instead one of my very first Key Club experiences. As a freshman, I was the only person of my class in the club. The president was a senior whom I thought was too important to interact with someone of my age; however, she always welcomed me at meetings and service events. The first service project was a letter writing session to active duty soldiers. She made sure I was able to attend, felt welcome at the event, and had a ride home. She cultivated an environment where all felt welcome, a goal I always strive to achieve. - Sarah Spivey, Guyer Member and LTG
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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
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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
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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LTG UPDATE Sarah Spivey Region 9 Division 8 Lieutenant Governor ltg8@tokeyclub.com
Division 8, Happy New Year! May everyone’s year be filled with much prosperity, growing, and serving. A new year calls for new goals. Get together with your club and evaluate what you envision for the new beginning. A new year means that it is time to start planning for District Convention. This conference is a fun, interactive learning and serving experience where you can participate in contests, meet new friends, and be excited about all things Key Club! The theme for the year is the Seventies. Registration opens on January 7th, 2019. Please take advantage of the Early Bird Prices now. At our December DCM, the Division elected Kasandra Schroeder. Congratulations to the newly elected Lieutenant Governor! Kasandra will begin duty at the conclusion of District Convention. She is a proud member of the Denton Key Club and served her community every single day this summer without fail. Please remember that as per District Bylaws, club officer elections should be help in February and newly elected officers assume duty in April. Each of you are doing great things, serving your community and instilling leadership in one another. Continue the great work! As always, contact me if you need anything. Warm Regards,
Sarah Spivey
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CONTACT INFORMATION Connor Rubrecht
Mati Rigsby
Region 9 Advisor
Gainesville High President
region9@tokeyclub.com
mrigsby.2019@gainesvilleisd.com
Kyra Burke District Editor editor@tokeyclub.com
Kenyon Black
Emmie Erwin
District Administrator
Guyer High President
administrator@tokeyclub.com
562263@g.dentonisd.org
Nadia Rodriguez Convention Liaison cl@tokeyclub.com
Addi Duerksen
David Alvarez
District Governor
Liberty Christian President
governor@tokeyclub.com
alvarezdavid2000@yahoo.com
Caden Young Denton High President
Bunsri Patel
caden.young@outlook.com
Emily Boyd
District Secretary
Ryan High President
secretary@tokeyclub.com
912151@g.dentonisd.org
Josie Daniels Durant High President
Addie Flores
danielsjosie03@gmail.com
Sarah Spivey
District Treasurer
Division 8 Lieutenant Governor
treasurer@tokeyclub.com
ltg8@tokeyclub.com
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MAJOR EMPHASIS PROJECTS March of Dimes Kiwanis family members partner with March of Dimes by raising thousands of dollars annually to
Children’s Miracle Network Kiwanis family participate with
members Children’s
Miracle Network by sponsoring fundraising events and conducting service projects at their local children’s hospitals. The Network has been treating children and supplying hospitals with supplies since 1983. Their main fundraiser is $1 Miracle Balloon Icons, sold at many restaurants and community events. Each day, CMN treats over ten million kids in need each year. Key Clubs, hold a jeans day, karaoke contest, or other fundraising to support Children’s Miracle Network!
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Learn more. Visit childrens miraclenetworkhospitals.org
give every baby a healthy start. Key Club works with March of Dimes to ensure that mothers
are healthy and their babies are strong. March
of
educational
Dimes
The ELIMINATE Project Kiwanis UNICEF
partnered with in an effort to
eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, focusing on the developing world where mothers and their newborns are more susceptible to the disease.
provides
information
for
mothers and their families about childbirth, prenatal care, and other health concerns. They work with community based organizations to provide resources that will best impact the health of the community. Learn more at marchofdimes.org
UNICEF, or the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund, works to provide a safe, inclusive environment for children and their families around the globe. In the Kiwanis Family, Key Clubs are the leading fundraisers in the Kiwanis Student Leadership Programs. Learn more about UNICEF at unicef.org
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GET CONNECTED
@todistrictkeyclub
@TOKeyClub
Texas-Oklahoma Key Club District
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UPCOMING DATES Regular Deadline Dues must be submitted.
December 1st, 2018
December 8th, 2018
Divisional Council Meeting / Division Election Conference held at the Denton South Branch Library from 10:30 am 11:30am.
70th Annual District Convention.
April 25th - 28th, 2019
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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