Febuary newsletter

The Salmon Oracle |Volume 2|Issue 10|Febuary, 2014|

The Official Newsletter of Div. 11/18C

February Newsletter |Volume 2|Issue 10|Feburary, 2014| With Contributions by Div.11/18C Key Clubbers|

Hello Leaders!

This month has been such a bitter sweet month; with the election of the new lieutenant governor. My term has really gone by in a blink of an eye, it’s hard to believe that there is only two more months left in this Key Year administrative year. Let’s accomplish all of the Key Club goals we have set for ourselves and finish stronger than we started.

February is a month of many deadline. With the DCON registration deadline fast approaching. Every club should be filling out the annual achievement form. and entering into some competitions.

Club election should be happening before DCON, as officers are able to receive training at DCON. Another benefit of electing the officers early is so that they are able to observe the work that goes into each position and integrate in with knowledge.

Congratulations on Pranav Arya on becoming the Division 11/18C’s Lieutenant Governor for the 2014/2015 year.

Go Canada Go!!

Shirley Chou

My Contact Information Shirley Chou

Email: shirleychou95@gmail.com Cell Phone: 604-217-8199

2– LTG Introduction

C E ON N T T S

3– Table of Contents 4– Division Council Meeting 5– LTG Election recap 6-Coldest Night of the Year Walk 7– Kiwanis Volleyball Tournament 8– Curling Funspiel 9– K-Family Relations 12– Key Leader 14– SIGN Fracture Care 15– KCCP 16– Club Level Officers 18– What’s Happening in the division 20– Club Reports 22– DCON 24– Pranav Arya 25– Social Media 29– Key Date

Divisional Council Meeting |Feb.15,2014| 3-4:15pm|Abby Senior Library| Agenda for DCM This month we will be making capes for the patients at the BC Children Hospital. The capes are meant to uplift the children and reaffirm the believe that They are a Superhero.

Please bring some craft items with like fabric paint, hot glue gun…

This month we will be trying something new: The magic word. Whoever says the magic word of my choice will receive a prize.

What’s a DCM All Key Clubbers are invited to my DCM. It’s where you will hear the latest divisional news.

There would be many fun games and opportunity to meet other Key Clubbers in the division.

LTG Election Recap #TBT to my election

Coldest Night Chilliwack Kiwanis Club is hosting a 2,5 or 10 km Winter Walk in support of the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen and shelter in Chilliwack. All proceeds raised will be going towards the Salvation Army Share and Care soup kitchen and shelter. They have the goal of raising $25,000 on Feb.22,2014.

How can you help?

Form a team of 7-8 people to participate in the walk. The Abbotsford Kiwanis is also forming a team please email Fred Hansen at fredhansen@shaw.ca for more information.

Kiwanis Volleyball Tournament Clearbrook Kiwanis is hosting their 4th annual volley ball tournament. The tournament is at a new location this year at Yale Secondary and Fraser Middle. The proceeds from the tournament goes towards KCCP. Come play, volunteer, or watch the tournament!!

Where: Fraser Middle When: Feb.21 5pm-10pm Yale Secondary

Feb.22 8am-5pm

Kiwanis Club of Sardis Al Barnard Memorial Curling Fusnpiel Mar.2,1PM @ the Chilliwack curling Club

When: Sunday, Mar.2

Time: Begins at 1pm Where: Chiliwack Curling Club– 9291 Coubourd St. Cost: $10/curler (includes two-four end games, prizes, pizza and good company)

This curling funspiel is open to everyone, and you do not have to be a Curler to join the fun.

The only requirement is for you to bring your own soft rubber shoes.

Brooms will be provided if you do not have one.

Space is limited to 48 curlers, so if you are interested please contact Pete Somers (604) 794-9848 or by email at pgsomers@telus.net Barry Dodd (604) 858-4118 or by email at barry4118@shaw.ca Or Jack Nicolson (604) 858-2808 or by email at jacnic@telus.net

K-Family Re MSA Kiwanis Club MSA Kiwanis makes a bag of essentials for newborn babies for the hospital. The bad contains an onesie, toque, blanket and cute little booties. The work that has went into these bags are astonishing as they hand knit the toque and booties, and the blanket is also handmade.

Clearbrook Kiwanis This December Clearbrook Kiwanis has flipped a lot of pancakes. They flipped pancakes at the Santa Breakfast at Ross elementary and several other events. They also raised $700 for Salvation Army, where they volunteer at the soup kitchen twice a month.

Sardis Kiwanis Club In the month of December Sardis Kiwanis played a major role in the safety of the community. They assisted with Operation Red Nose and because of them there was 0 drunk driving fatalities. Another milestone in their Kiwanis club is the creation of their new website. http://www.chilliwackkiwanisclub.com/about_the_chilliwack__sardis_clubs

elations Abby Builder’s Club Abby Builder’s Club collected winter clothes and blankets for the Salvation Army. They also held a food drive and created several Christmas hampers that were filled with presents and food. In the month of December they personalized candy canes for every student at their school for Random Act Of Kindness.

Clayburn Builder’s Club Clayburn Builder’s Club hosted a sockhop and the admission was either a pair of sock or $1 donation. The socks and proceeds went towards Salvation Army. Another big service project that Clayburn Builder’s host yearly is petvember, where they collect pet food, leashes and any supplies that the local SPCA might need.

Chiliwack Kiwanis Chiliwack Kiwanis has expanded their super reader program to an inner city elementary school. They have also expanded their Safety Village program. Safety Village aims to educate students from grade 1-3 about both bike and fire safety.

How to Register Registration can be found at http://www.key-leader.org/Find-Key-LeaderEvents/KeyLeaderLocationsandDates/ RegisterNowforKeyLeader.aspx

What is Key Leader?

Key Leader 2014 in the Pacific Northwest District April 11-13 2014 Kawkawa Camp and Retreat Center - Hope, BC, Canada

Key Leader is a weekend leadership program for today’s young leaders. This life-changing event focuses on service leadership as the first, most meaningful leadership development experience.

There will be large and small group workshops and team building activities. Students will be able to learn leadership skills that will help them change their schools, communities, and world for the better. You will meet new friends and have an experience you will never forget.

Who can attend ?

All Key Clubbers How much is it ? $175—includes all meals, lodging, and program materials for the weekend

Photo Credit: Dave McMillan

Gilani Hospital Complex Gilani Hospital is the hospital that is sponsored by the Abby, Bateman and Yale Key Club. The hospital is located in Abbottabad, Pakistan. The program started in 2005.

1703+ Patients healed at the hospital

350 patients treated in 2011

50 Hospital Beds

The fact that we are able to build a SIGN center in such a far away country is inspiring. Without the work of Mrs. Penner, Key Club members we would not have accomplished such a feat.

One of the biggest fundraisers we held was the shovelling of mushroom compost. These couple of years, the doctors at SIGN developed a nail that is suitable for children. It cost $5,000 to build a paediatric SIGN Center at Gilani Center. We have already raised $2,800. We only have $2,200 more to go.

SIGN Fracture Care $900,000 Raised $56,000 Raised

by Div.18’s Kiwanian

For $100 you can help prevent a family from living in poverty for 3 generations which is a cost of a surgery.

SIGN fracture care provide free surgery to patients by healing traumas. They help fund 40 hospitals all over the world.

Changing the world one victim at a time.

283 Hospitals uses SIGN IM

Kiwanis Children Cancer Program

KCCP funds Oncology Fellowship Program at B.C Children’s Hospital which pays for doctors would wide. The doctors comes for 2-3 years to be specialized in paediatric haematologists and oncologists. Which means more children would be able to survive cancer and benefit from the research.

216,509 children visited BC Children's Hospital during 2012

KCCP has raised over $2000,000 over the two years the program has been running in BC/ Yukon

Club Level Officers

Only coreboard officers are listed, other positions is de

President:

The club president is responsible for setting and monitoring the goals of the gate tasks as necessary, recruiting, training and retaining members. They a the lieutenant governor for their division.

Vice President:

The role of the club vice president can be summarized in one word: service other club officers, committees and the general membership. They are also dent in order to fill in or take over as necessary.

Secretary:

The office of secretary is one of the most demanding in the organization an proper function of the club. The secretary is responsible for taking minutes, tant files for the club.

Treasurer:

The club treasurer controls the club’s money, both it’s collection and disbu pare and monitors the budget and maintains accurate financial records.

Bulletin Editor:

The club editor is responsible for keeping members informed about the imp lines at the club, division, district and international level. The “bulleting” ma dates.

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This is an exciting time , because the next generation of Key Club Officers will soon be elected. If you have a passion for improving the world you live in, than you’re already on your way on becoming wonderful officer. I encourage you all to consider becoming a leader in

Ready to run for office?

Quick tips!!

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Keep up-to-date on club news and prepare for any application deadlines, caucus sessions, etc.

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2. Attend Key Club’s Event on the club, division and district level. Being a good member is the first step to being a good officer.

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Caucus Tips A. Rehearse

nd a good secretary in essential to the keeping records and maintain all impor-

B. Smile! :) C. BREATHE (it’s ok to be nervous it’s natural) D. Be honest , and let your love for service shine through.

ursement. They collect member dues, pre-

E. Eye contact is important F. Avoid “uh”, “um” and

“like”. It’s better to pause and collect your thought than to use those filler words.

portant activities, opportunities and deaday be a printed piece or electronic up4.

Be Passionate. Don’t sell yourself short, be confident.

What’s Happenin

Clearbrook Kiwanis hosted a recognition lunch for Bateman Key Club, ATSS Key Club and Abby Builder’s Club

ng in the division ATSS Volunteering at the MSA museum

YALE

Yale Secondary’s Key Club started the new year by introducing the upcoming events such as Key Leader and DCON in Seattle! Students are encouraged to attend these events in April because they will meet new friends and gain strong leadership and teambuilding skills. Furthermore, we were also very excited to announce that our t-shirts have finally arrived and are available for purchase for $10.00. Additionally, team #1 recycled successfully and efficiently. We have a very busy month ahead of us with the initiation of numerous volunteering activities. Finally, we would like to congratulate David Chu as our member of the month! David has been an active member for years and has participated in numerous volunteering activities. He attends every meeting and is passionate about serving his school and community.

Last but not least, we would also like to congratulate and welcome Pranav Arya as 2014/2015’s lieutenant governor!

BATEMAN

This month, Bateman Key Club has been hard at work, finalizing plans for DCON and Key Leader. We will have 16 members going to DCON. Some of the upcoming events for Bateman Key Club are Clearbrook Kiwanis volleyball tournament, and one of our biggest fundraisers the duskto-dawnathon. Alex Bischoff has been selected to be Bateman’s member of the month. His hard work really shined through as he raised more than $200 for KCCP in two days. He is a dedicated member , who is always willing to help others. Finally, we would like to congratulate and wish Pranav Arya a successful term as Div.11/18C’s Lieutenant Governor elect.

SOLH

January was a month of planning for GW Graham Sohl Key Club. Plans for the future events have been made and we are all excited to experience these opportunities. We are currently planning to participate for the Coldest Night of the Year in Chilliwack. Several members will be participating that night and will be fundraising funs for Salvation Army through this great experience. We are also started to plan for executive member elections within our club. We plan to vote in new people at the end of February, and have the gradually enter their new roles. The second half of the year is full of great plans and we are excited to start working on new projects!

ABBY

Hello Key Clubbers! This month at the Abby Senior Key Club, we have been working feverishly on our two major projects. Our first project is selling hot chocolate in the mornings on Collaboration days. On our first day of operation, our hard-working members made a profit of fifty dollars in a mere hour. Our other project is a "knitting club" we have which is making bracelets, scarves and toques. They are planning on selling the bracelets wrapped around cookies to increase their sale potential.

We also got our stunning t-shirts this month which were designed by our own member, Simrin Singh. Hope to see you all at DCON and Key Leader,.

DCON 2014 Why: Meet Key Clubbers from all over the district.

Elect the new district board Receive training for club officers Attend informative workshops Make everlasting friendships with others from around the district

Where : In the rainy city of Seattle.

Seattle Convention Center, Sheraton Hotel Joseph Vincent, a Youtube sensation with over 390,000 subscribers. His music has caught the attention of many.

He will be PERFORMING at DCON!!!!

Cost: $232

Who: PNW Key Clubbers

What: District Convention where all the Key Clubbers form the PNW district is invited to attend. It is a weekend full of FUN. A celebration of a year full of service, where ideas are exchanged.

The election and installation of the new district board.

Hotel Booking due on Feb.14

No Overflow Room

Registration is due Mar.4

Seattle the city of Superbowl Champions.

Mail to: PNW KEY CLUB CONVENTION c/o Tom Saunders PO Box 3933 Silverdale, WA 97383

15,000 other Key Clubbers in Attendance

Hey everyone! I've got a new campaign for you all that I'd love for you to participate in next week. It's called #Protecttheconnection!

Ever think of what $1.80 can do?

Think about your loved ones in celebration of this month and think of how wonderful an opportunity you can bestow upon another family in need!

Help protect the connection between a mother and her child and establish the warm, family feeling that we are so fortunate to have. Thank you so much, everyone! Your contribution to this cause is greatly appreciated.

Refer to the images below to see how you can help! Remember to use the hashtag!

Meet Pranav Arya This year, I am proud to present the Lieutenant Governor for the ensuing year Pranav Arya from Abby Key Club. He was chosen by the club delegates at the election rally to lead our division through the next term. Remember, he will be officially installed as LTG in April at DCON!! Be sure to attend DCON to cheer him on.

Pranav is currently a junior at Abbotsford Secondary School. During his junior year, he was the president of Abby Key Club, a member of Team BC Rugby and an IB Diploma student. Through his term as president , the level of service in his club increased greatly. I believe that he will lead our division to greatness.

2014/2015 Lieutenant Governors Division AYN: Hannah Dew Division AYS: Alex Culbert Division 9: Jasmair Bains Division 11/18 Canada: Pranav Arya Division 13/15/17: Patricia Xie Division 19/36: Stephen Lavoie Division 18/20: Nicole Buell Division 20i: Ria Bains Division 21: Selina Nguyen Division 22/24: Lillian Sam Division 26: Kevin Ngo Division 27: Josh Kim Division 28: Jenna Liang Division 30: Jaskirat Kaur Division 32: Morgan Lucena Division 33: Greg Park Division 34: Ayane Kawaii Division 35: Tyler Bosser Division 38: Georgette Lugalia

Division 42OR: Marshall Ferre Division 42WA: Brad Thielen Division 44: Christina Chow Division 45: Jocylin Binkier Division 46: Autumn Solomon Division 48: Brandon Webb Division 50: Jayleen Leon Division 54: Bailey Duran Division 56: Patrick Old Division 58: Allyson Weaver Division 62: Tran Hoang Division 64: Dorothy Wang Division 65: Tasmia Ahmed Division 66: Brian Le Division 68: John Kendall Division 70: Jimin Lee Division 74: Daisy Marshall Division 76: Andre DePlois Division 80: Karla Bedolla Division 82: Rochelle Banta

Congratulations to the following incoming Lieutenant Governors who will serve for the 2014-2015 term!

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Key Dates Feb.10 Divisional shirt order due Feb.14 DCON Hotel Rooming Due Feb.14 Hotel Booking for DCON due Feb.15 February DCM Feb.22 Coldest Night Walk Feb.21-Feb.22 Kiwanis Volleyball Tournament Feb.25 Club’s Annual Achievement Due Mar.5 President and Secretary Due Mar.5 DCON registration due

Contact Information District Administrator:

District Executive Board

John Jay

District Governor:

Email:jmjay@comcast.net

Area Administrator

Trang Tran Email: Pnwgov.trang@gmail.com

Criena Sekhon Email: criena_s@hotmail.com

District Secretary: Kiwanis Div.18 Lieutenant Governor Ann Penner

Hakikat Bains Email: bains.hakikat@gmail.com

annpenner11@gmail.com

District Treasurer: International Trustee: Roshni Chandwani

Eric Grewal Email: egrewal1@gmail.com

Email: roshni.chandwani.kc@gmail.com

District Editor: My Contact Information

Sara Thomas

Shirley Chou

Email: slthomas01@gmail.com

Email: shirleychou95@gmail.com Cell Phone: 604-217-8199