JALAPEÑO BUSINESS
FEBRUARY 2017 | ISSUE 10 www.swdkeyclub.org
Hello!
District Convention is right around the corner! Don’t miss the registration deadline of March 1st to experience a fun-filled weekend of leadership, WHERE’S ANTONIO? service, and friendship!
LtG Elections!
In this Issue Welcome/IHOP......................1 Dues.........................................2
Early Bird patches have been sent out. If your club paid dues before November 1st, the Faculty Advisor should have received a banner patch. Please contact member services at memberservices@kiwanis.org with any questions.
LTG Elections.......…….…...….3
LtG Elections are happening throughout this month. Congratulations to the newly elected lieutenant governors who will be installed at DCON in March!
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-Alisa Nguyen
IHOP SUPPORTS CMN. SO CAN YOU. We're just one month away from enjoying that delicious and free short stack of buttermilk pancakes on IHOP National Pancake Day, March 7. This easy service project makes a big impact as every dollar raised supports your local Children's Miracle Network Hospital. Learn more and register by March 1!
KCI Partners.............................4 DCON......................................5 AIDSpirit USA...........................7 K-Family...................................8
Insider......................………....10
Contact Me swdkeyclubgovernor @gmail.com
(520)-234-6663
HAPPY KEY CLUBBING!


93/116 PAID CLUBS 4,583 PAID MEMBERS
LTG ELECTIONS
DRESS CODE • Candidates should be dressed professionally • Contact your LtG for the dress code of your election
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS • If you a running for LtG, you may spend up to $25 on materials (such as handouts or candy). Keep the receipts to prove your purchases.
CAUCUS QUESTIONS • Ask relevant questions - your question can be called out of order if deemed inappropriate by the moderator • When asking a question, raise your hand, be recognized by the moderator, stand and state your name/club, and ask your question • Come prepared and talk to your clubs in advance - see what areas your club needs help with and inquire how the candidate can address them
http://www.swdkeyclub.org/ltg-elections
KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS 

Key Club works hand in hand with organizations and charities to provide its members with the most amount of opportunities. Explore the partnerships we have created by clicking on the images below!
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The grooviest district convention.
MARCH 24-26 MARRIOTT HOTEL IN EL PASO, TX
REGISTER NOW KEY CLUBBER RATE
ADULT RATE
$215 - quad $275 - triple
$300 - double $500 - single
CONTESTS • Check out our district website to enter some fun contests and get recognized for your hard work! • Be sure your club submits an annual achievement report! • Scholarship applications are live!
WHAT TO EXPECT: DRESS CODE: Friday, March 24 (Key Club Casual) • Registration • College/Career/Service Fair • Opening Session • District Board Caucusing Saturday, March 25 (Business Casual) • Nomination Conference • Workshops • Key Note Speaker • K-Family Luncheon • AIDSpirit USA Walk • House of Delegates • Talent and Recognition Session • Governor’s Ball (Professional or Formal) Sunday, April 10 (Business Casual) • Closing Session • Retirement/Installation of District Board
Business Casual: • Guys: Slacks, collared shirts, and non-athletic shoes • Girls: Slacks/skirts, blouses or collared shirts, and non-athletic shoes Business Professional: • Guys: Dress shirt, slacks, neckties, suite coats, socks, and dress shoes • Girls: Dresses or suits, skirts, slacks and blouses, and close-toed dress shoes
WHAT TO BRING: • A copy of individual registration • Delegate Forms • Officer Certification Form (with 2017-18 club officer info) • Running for District Office Forms • Contest Entries and Forms
SEASONS OF SERVICE
•SWD GOVERNOR'S PROJECT• • FUNDRAISING IDEAS •
Club Spotlight
Like every other month, February is a great time to do some fundraising! Here are some lastminute projects to show your love for Key Club and AIDSpirit USA!
TEMPE Tempe hosted a walk solely dedicated to AIDSpirit USA! Check out some of the key moments of this successful event! • • • •
Stop the Song Miracle Minute Zumbathon Pancake Breakfast • Rummage Sale • Holiday Party
• Carnival • Dodgeball Tournament • Face Painting • Bake Sale • Holiday Grams • Save or Shave
Send checks to: The Southwest District of Kiwanis International PO Box 9678 Santa Fe, NM 87504 Made out to: Southwest District Key Club international Memo Line: AIDSpirit USA and club name
•QUICK LINKS•
Prezi presentation | www.aidspirit.org
@aidspiritusa
|#aidspiritusa|
•JOIN THE MOVEMENT•
AIDSpirit USA
AIDSPIRIT WEEK
USE THE #SWDAIDSPIRIT Want to bring your involvement to the next level? Organize an AIDSpirit Week at your school to raise awareness for this organization! Monday/Media Monday: Take it to social media and sport your pride! Tuesday/Tropical Tuesday: talk about it Tuesday! Wednesday/Way Back Wednesday: History of AIDSpirit! Dress 90’s Thursday/Throw Down Thursday: Howdy at Montana for helping us build a school Friday/Frenzy Friday: Wear red and blue to promote and raise awareness for AIDSpirit.
KIWANIS FAMILY
You Kiwanis Family has been busy at Tempe’s AIDSpirit USA walk this past weekend! Connect with K-Kids, Builders Clubs, other Key Clubs, CKI, Aktion, and Kiwanis Clubs near you this month! Organize an event for AIDSpirit USA and invite your family to join!
•FUNDING THE FUTURE•
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION JULY 3-10, 2017 | SAN ANTONIO, TX
Why should YOU go to ICON 2017?
Because it’s the biggest event of the Key Club year! Imagine celebrating the amazing things Key Club does with more than 1,200 Key Clubbers from all across the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean. If that isn’t enough, you’ll have the opportunity to: •Bond with your people. Travel to and from International Convention with your district. •Share innovative service project and fundraising ideas. •Listen to amazing speakers. •Learn about servant leadership. •Train for your 1=2016-17 leadership position. •Elect next year’s Key Club international Board. •Hear about our success so far with our preferred charities. •Discover new charities and organizations you and your club can team up with. •Have fun and make memories and friendships that last a
UPCOMING DATES
• February Candidate Forms due one week prior to DCM -LtG Elections -Recommended Club Officer Elections • February 1 Unpaid clubs become suspended • March 1 DCON Registration Closes ICON Workshop Proposals Due • March 7 CMN IHOP • Mid-March Mail-in Contests Due Scholarship apps due • March 24-26 DCON in El Paso, TX!!! • May 1 New Key Club year First ICON Payment due • July 3 - 10 ICON in San Antonio, TX
{INSIDER} WORKSHOP PROPOSALS Interested in leading a workshop at this year’s International Convention? Good news! The Workshop Proposal Application is now live and available here and is due March 1, 2017. Direct any questions to Matthew Nance at mnance@kiwanis.org.
OFFICER CERTIFICATION FORMS February is the recommended month for club officer elections. Please fill out this form with 2017-18 club officer information and bring it with you to DCON. Click here if you don't know which division you’re in.
MONTHLY REPORT FORMS Secretary and Treasurer reports are due on the 5th of each month, and President Lieutenant Governor Evaluations on the 15th! Find them on our district website.
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