Vol. I Issue III January 29, 2013
Southridge High School • Division 65 • Pacific Northwest District • Key Club International
INSIDE THIS ISSUE Cover Page…..1 Key Club International…..1 Message from the President……2 Election Results……3 Pre-Con…..4 DCON……..4 Club Meetings…...5 Key Clubber of the Month…..5 Contact Information……….6
Key Club International Southridge Key Club stands as one of the 5000 clubs nationwide. Internationally, Key Club is active in over 30 countries, each with the same goal: helping the world. The Key Club Mission Statement is to provide its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. That’s why we stand 267,000 members strong. The Key Club colors are blue, gold, and white; they signify unwavering character, service, and purity. Currently, KCI’s focus is on The Eliminate Project, eliminating Neo-natal Tetanus in all countries saving mothers and their future babies. KCI teams up with its three partner organizations, March of Dimes, Children’s Miracle Network, and UNICEF. Key Club raised almost $1.8 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, saving over 14 million children annually. March of Dimes, founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, continues to improve the health of babies in discovering vaccines. The polio vaccine was discovered through March of Dimes and Key Club support. Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF helped raise $5 million in almost two decades! After Key Club, there’s Circle K and Kiwanis International.
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Message from the President! HEY KEY CLUBBERS! What an honor it is to be the newly elected incoming Key Club President! As the incoming president, I will work diligently to ensure that each member is given the opportunity to make a difference. With my last year of high school and Key Club approaching, I look forward to doing big things! Although there will be a large range of events and projects, my emphasis will be primarily on improving education by promoting a positive ambiance in our school. Let me know if at any time you have ideas for projects or causes near and dear to your heart that you would like to assist. To those of you who know me and my dedication to Key Club – prepare to witness that devotion reach new heights! To those of you whom I have not had the pleasure to personally meet yet, anticipate a driven, fun, spirited leader who’s really, really loud when it comes to cheering (who also enjoys baking cookies, cupcakes, etc.) I hope I can inspire some of you as the past presidents and officers have inspired me. It may seem far-fetched to think that you can make a difference in the world, but in reality it’s as simple as coming up with an idea and bringing it to Key Club! I look forward to another year of excellence and impeccable service with you all!
In Loving Service, Katie Chanthakhoun Current Vice President Incoming President
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Election Results‌drum roll please The voting was extremely close, down to a single vote! These new officers will begin working in Key Club after receiving training at DCON (which is March 22-24)! Don’t be a stranger; make sure you get to know the officers for next year.
President Katie Chanthakhoun Vice President Ik Hoon Jung
Secretary Annie Cao
Treasurer Evelyn Park
Editor Christine Nguyen
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DCON District Convention, a weekend filled with fun and dedication. Experience a one-in-a-lifetime Key Club dream in SeaTac, Washington. Meet Key Clubbers from Alaska, Canada, Washington, Idaho, Northern California, and others from Oregon! Imagine 1500+ members decked out in full spirit gear, competing and cheering for the Spirit Stick. There are forums (training and entertainment), a dance, games, and a Service Fair. Prepare to lose your hearing and voice. Interested? Contact one of the officers for more information! Go Pacific Northwest!
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Pre-Con(vention) On Saturday, January 19, some members went to the Rose Quarter to get excited about DCON!! Essentially, it was a mini DCON with the same jam-packed fun. They mingled with memebrs from all over the district and watched the Trailblazers take on the Bucks. During Pre-Con, District Board officers talked about Key Club’s goal, successes and meaning. Everybody playedicebreakers and showed Key Club spirit. Over 200 members from 6 different divisions came. Three schools represented 65! Forest Grove essentially brought their entire club! All in all, the convention was a spectacular way to prepare for the big event: DCON!
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Happy birthday to…. Jiwon Kang…1/6 Chrstine Nguyen…1/6 Eric Nguy….1/6 Connor Bailey….1/7 Mahalia Nieslanik….1/7 Michael Ly….1/20 Paulaine Sasamoto…1/22 Emma Barram….1/22 Ik Hoon Jung….1/23 Betsy Quitagua….1/24 Sean Lee…1/25 Elana Thieme….1/27 Benny Ly….2/9 Ji Su Park…..2/10 Abby Finer….2/16 Jamie Jahja…..2/17 Evelyn Park….2/20 JooEun Shim….2/21 Annie Cao….2/24 The Officers’ birthdays… o.o
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Division crewnecks are here for those who ordered! Another order will be taken soon, if they are still in demand.
Key Club Member forms are here! They include a Certificate, Key Club Pin, and Key Club booklet with your Membership Card! Pick yours up if you have not. Unfortunately, not all members were able to receive them; we’re working on it!
Have friends who are interested in joining Key Club? It’s not too late! Talk with us and we’ll show you how you can still sign up!
Missed a meeting? No problem! Here’s our recap: January 7: DCON ~ Pre-Con ~ Service Learning Waiver Forms January 14: Daddy Daughter Dinner Dance January 23: Election Day! Well, you know what happened ;) January 28-31: Finals!!! Good luck everybody!
Key Clubber of the Month: Brandon Kirlin! Yes, he ran for President. He also has over 20 hours with reflections from participating in over 5 events! He has only missed one meeting!
Our club shirts have arrived! They cost $10 and are awesome! Show your spirit and buy a shirt. Awkward Turtle pride
KEY CLUB PLEDGE I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school, and community; to serve my nation and God. And combat all forces which tend to undermine these constitutions.
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CONACT US – You know you want to ;) Jiwon Kang- President
hero4ever95@gmail.com
cell: (503) 473-9369
Katie Chanthakhoun – Vice President chntkn@live.com cell: (503) 927-8873 Anastasia Voloshinov – Secretary nastiav13@gmail.com cell: (503) 863-9669 Emaan Khan – Treasurer emaaneee@gmail.com
cell: (503) 866-7863
Winnie Lee – Editor
cell: (503) 840-7562
idontknowwinnie@gmail.com
Giovanni McKenzie – District Governor GiovanniMc.KeyClub@gmail.com Susie Than – Lieutenant Governor Susiethan.d65ltg@gmail.com Christon Senekham – Incoming Lieutenant Governor
Visit our Southridge Key Club website: www.southridgekci.wordpress.com Like our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/SouthridgeKeyClub Visit our Division tumblr: www.wesofly-sixtyfive.tumblr.com Join our Division Facebook group: PNW Division 65 Key Club – Awkward Turtles
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