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STEM Academy | Key Club
May 2012 Volume 1|Issue 2
Division 3 South
Region 7 CNH District
Contents President’s Message…......4 - 5 Upcoming Upcoming Events…………6 Events…………6 -- 7 7 Past Past Events……………..….8 Events……………..….8 -- 9 9 Past Events……………..….8 - 9 Contacts……….14 - 15 Officer Officer Recognition……10 Recognition……10 -- 11 11 Officer Recognition……10 - 11 Member Member Recognition…12 Recognition…12 -- 13 13 Member Member Recognition…12 Recognition…12 -- 13 13 Officer Officer Contacts……….14 Contacts……….14 -- 15 15 Officer Contacts……….14 - 15 Officer Contacts……….14 - 15
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resident’s Message
President John Paul @ May DCM
Hey, It’s your President JP, and this is crazy, but here’s my message, so read it maybe! Just Kidding! Hello STEM Key Clubbers! I would like to start off to say that I really appreciate every single one of you and that I love every single one of you because of your service as key clubbers and the time you have dedicated on serving others. In this month’s DCM if you did not know, we were awarded as Club of the Month! When we received this award I felt so happy and accomplished to where I knew that we as a club, can be successful this upcoming year. We would have not received this award without all of your hard work and dedication in service. I would like to thank all of you and I hope we can continue on doing more community service and volunteering throughout this year. It feels great achieving such an award knowing that our club was recently recognized and charted just last year. It gives us the push we need to thrive to do better and to do more as a club. I am hoping that throughout this year we can aim for more hours of service and strive for a spirit of serving others like it’s our second nature. My goal and my challenge to all of you is to attend more Key Club & Volunteer events. We as our own club can make a difference in the world by doing our own part. Thank you my lovely members. Let’s have a great YEAR!
JUNE Prepare meals for those who have HIV/AIDS or other diseases. These meals are made and prepared by mostly volunteers. The meals are there to nourish the body of those who have a weaker immune system and such.
Ronald McDonald House is a charity house that provides parents and families a place to stay where hotel expenses are too high. These houses are near by the hospital, to ensure that the family is always near their sons or daughters. Volunteers clean the facility, help serve food, and also interact with the children living inside the house.
Events JUNE 3, 2012: Project Angel Food JUNE 4, 2012: Ronald McDonald House Kiwanis Dinner JUNE 9, 2012: Officer Training Conference JUNE 10, 2012: Project Angel Food JUNE 17, 2012: Project Angel Food JUNE 24, 2012: Project Angel Food
PAST Events `
“When I arrived at the Verdugo Mountains 10k Trail Run and Hike with a few friends, we checked in and received volunteer shirts. We were then split into groups of two and were given different jobs. Our first job was to transport bananas from a building to the tents and set up the tables. Then we went to the finish line to set bottles and cups of water for the runners. Once the bottles and cups of water were set up we got ready to record the runners times as they finished. After the race we helped pack the chairs and tables in the truck. This was my very first service project. I met a few new people. Overall I had a great time.�
- Mark Santiago
On May 7, I volunteered in the Verdugo 10k Hike/Run with Division 3 South. I got there pretty early, around 6:40 AM; once I signed in, I was to help the runners/hikers who were registering late to fill in a scantron with their names and information. It was nice of them to say thank you to me after helping them, it made me feel good, especially since I filled in the scantron for some of them since they couldn’t see the letters on the scantron. After I helped the runners/hikers register late, I helped move the tents to a different location, or put them away; when I was putting about to put one of the tents away, my hand got stuck in between, and I got a cut on my hand. I went to the medical tent, and they gave me a bandaid and then I went back to volunteer. At first I was just standing there doing nothing, but then when I heard that they need about 5 people near the finish line, I went there. I was cheering the runners/hikers at first, but then I saw that a few key clubbers were giving out water, and I went to help out and a lot of people said thank you after I gave them a water bottle. After all the water bottles were gone, I was cheering on the runners once again and after they told us that we could go back down, we did. Once we got down, we were there talking for a while and then we took a group picture. Then I went to sign out, but before I left, me and other key clubbers, helped put the chairs, tables, and tents into the back of a truck. All in all, it was a fun event and I met new people, not just in D3S but also in D3N.
- Marvin Santiago
“On the Tree People volunteer service, which had taken place on May 19 at Sawyer St. and Hayworth Ave, we had cared for the local trees through clearing weeds around the tree, remulching them, and watering them. Through this process this ensured the tree had no issues with expanding its roots as well as helped the tree retain the water the water that was given as well as provided insulation. The tree caring process had been repeated and done to the trees along the street we were working on. Aside from the volunteer work, there were benefits such as food being provided for the volunteers throughout the time we had been working.”
“Members of my club have begun volunteering at Project Angel Food in the middle of May. Project Angel Food is an organization where volunteers serve food to people who have AIDS/HIV, cancer, and other lifethreatening illnesses. For my experience in volunteering at Project Angel Food, you always have to be careful and clean. We would always have to make sure we wash our hands and follow procedures before working in the kitchen. We would help out cook, cut, set up, and prepare the food. There are expert chef’s who are in charge during the whole day who delegates and teaches the volunteers how to do certain things. I have learned how to cut onions in a faster and efficient way, and learned how to prepare other sorts of food in different ways. Project Angel Food is a really good organization and I really like volunteering there because I help out people who are in need and I also get my own benefits by learning how to cook and prepare food.”
- JP Rigonan
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OFFICER of the MONTH With the month of May ending, our officer of the month is none other than our very very very enthusiastic and energetic, John Paul Mateo Rigonan. From being well known throughout STEM Academy, he has managed to spark other students’ interest into Key Club. His popularity amongst his peers increased the membership and attendees in our weekly meetings. We even ran out of copies of the agenda and had them share with one another. He also got our meetings alive and running by the constant icebreakers we play in our weekly meetings after we have finished the old and new business in the agenda. John Paul, not only does this to make our meetings fun, but he also provides incentives and prizes for members. For example, for one, he gave out chocolates to those who did the “How Do You Feel?!” cheer. John Paul actually got everyone to cheer along with him. In addition to his dedication to the inclusiveness he demonstrates, he has provided our club with many service projects in the month of May. Surprisingly a few more service projects than what we’ve had in the month of April, which was a lot more than we usually have. With the many service projects he’s given our members and he fundraisers he organized that is currently taking place, STEM Academy was awarded the Club of the Month for April! This was all from his great effort that he brought in the club. Just shortly after getting our Key Club chartered just three months ago, we’ve received such an award in our division. Thus, from his strong leadership, love for service, and commitment, John Paul is awarded the officer of the month.
JOHN PAUL Mateo RIGONAN
MARK Santiago
MEMBER of the MONTH For the month of May, the member of the month, is a senior, Mark Santiago. Mark Santiago, has been a Key Club member since the start of this year, however, he barely started getting active at the beginning of this 2012 – 2013 Key Club term. Mark Santiago recently he became very active this very month. He’s been attending weekly meetings and asking many questions about the many of the service projects our club offered. Though as a senior and in the verge of graduating in less than a month, he does not stop to attend the events he can participate in. He’s slowly breaking out of his shyness barrier and started to meet other Key Clubbers from other school in our divisions. He’s also been attending the past Division events and meetings. Overall, he’s in the top five people with the highest service hours. Briefly, this member of the month recognition for May, goes to Mark Santiago as he rightfully deserves such an award for stepping up and dedicating himself as a member.
OFFICER Contacts
jprigonan @ yahoo.com (323)-810-4969
President: JayPee Rigonan
veniel13 @ gmail.com (323)-770-1811
Vice President: Veniel Espanol
marvin.m.santiago @gmail.com
(323)-392-6149
Secretary: Marvin Santiago Jasmine.cruz32 @yahoo.com
(323)-252-1240
Treasurer: Jasmine Cruz Stemsmg @gmail.com
Editor: Samuel Gonzalez
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