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VOLUME XI | ISSUE XII | MARCH 2019 | 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 WAS THE BEST PART OF THIS YEAR?
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​My favorite part of this year was being able to learn how to run a club. Even with many ups and downs, I learned how to delegate and have fun events for everyone. This was my favorite part because now, I can help to improve the club and make everyone else have more fun in Key Club next year. - Emme Erwin, Guyer President
There are many events I have enjoyed this year, but my favorite part, as a senior, was seeing new members of all grades having fun while impacting their community and growing as leaders. - Bella Plaza, Guyer Vice President
My favorite part of the year was being able to serve as Lieutenant Governor, meeting new people, and seeing how our service has impacted our communities. - Sarah Spivey, LTG and Guyer Member
​My favorite part of this year, by far, was experiencing Key Club as an officer. I got to see firsthand how much work goes into keeping the club running smoothly and functioning well for the members! - Chloe Cagle, Durant Editor 3
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, April is upon us; this month marks my final month in service as a Key Club Lieutenant Governor. I cannot believe that this edition is my twenty fourth newsletter. Much work has led to this time, and I couldn’t be more grateful for this opportunity to learn about leadership, to meet new friends, and, most importantly, to serve my community. Each of you has made a profound impact on my life. You have taught me skills, values, and passion. I have seen your skills, values, and passion develop. Thank you all for being part of this journey. Seniors, a chapter of our lives is about to come to an end. Our passion for service, however, ought to continue on forever. Please find ways to continue building up your communities using the skills you’ve acquired to this point. Juniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen, your time is now. Step up and use the leadership I see in each of you. Don’t forget to ask for help when you need it. This month, we have our final DCM and District Convention. In preparation, please contact me with any questions or comments you may have. I cannot wait to see you all at these events! Again, thank you all for everything. 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 Monthly Assignments Due.
April 5th, 2019
April 15th, 2019
Division 8 March DCM at 8:00pm via Zoom Communications.
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