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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FROM THE STAFF Note from the Editor
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Messages from the Executives
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Message from the International Trustee
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ICON Promotion
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INFORMATION
Governor's Project
YOF Grant
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Staying Active Over the Summer
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Club Officer Guides
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Articles
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DCON Summation
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DCON Awards
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INFORMATION
Major Emphasis Project
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Contact Information
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visit the t-o key club website at
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NOTE FROM THE EDITOR Hey there T-O Key!
My name is Vivian Thai and I am so excited to serve you all as the 2019-2020 District Editor. Many of you don't know me so allow me to briefly introduce myself. I'm a rising junior and my home club is in Division 2C. In my free time, I like to play the piano and shop for cute stationery. I love to bullet journal as well! Alright, back to business.
đ&#x;˜Š I have been grading all
your submissions and I commend you guys on a job well done! However, newsletter participation this past month was ONLY 9.7%. We can do better than that! The goal for May is 15% and since many clubs are becoming more settled in, I am looking forward to meeting this goal.
Some updates that I have in the works right now include the Jolly Book of Insight (an all encompassing editor guide) and YouTube videos (how-to Canva)! I will have both of these resources completed by the end of July so please be on the lookout. Additionally, I am revising the points system as well as the rubric. If you submitted any assignment this past month, you should have received a rubric for that assignment. I sent out an email on May 21Â with information regarding the new points system to all LTGs, so if you have not seen this update, please reach out to your LTG. Always feel free to send me an email at editor@tokeyclub.com if you want any rubrics or have any questions. Once the system is finalized, you will be able to access it under Editor Resources on tokeyclub.com.
As I am typing this, I am still in school! For everyone in the same situation who has not started their summer, hold on tight. The school year is coming to a close while this Key Club chapter is just beginning. I hope you guys find this Tex-O-Key informative and interesting! Now, let's do "whatever it takes" to keep serving our home, school, and community. Have a lovely (and service filled) summer, Key-uties!
Yours in Service,
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Sembree Yeary from Mansfield Legacy D39S: How do you feel the editor can
Vivian Thai
have the most impact on their club, their members, and their community?
RIDDLE OF I believe editors are crucial to a club's success because their newsletters are a vessel for communication between the club and the district board. The TexO-Key is a great way to update clubs in an organized way and the newsletters that club editors publish are a great way to update members! In regards to the community, editors can feature issues that arise within the community surrounding their club and raise awareness to problems that can
THE MONTH Flat as a leaf, round as a ring; Has two eyes, can't see a thing. What am I?
be solved. Thus, the job of an editor is quite important to those around them.
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MEET THE E
Lacey Thomas Tech Prdocuer
DIllion Grisham Convention Liaison
Kareena Patel District Secretary
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Ashna Patel District Governor
Katherine Chao District Treasurer
Vivian Thai District Editor
EXECUTIVES ASHNA PATEL governor
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MEET THE E LACEY THOMAS
KAREENA PATEL
tech producer
secretary
Hello T-O! My name is Lacey Thomas and I am
Hey T-O!
thrilled to be your next District Tech Producer. I
My name is Kareena Patel, and I am stoked to
currently go to Mansfield Summit High School and
serve as your next District Secretary. I am a
will be an upcoming senior. Outside of Key Club, I
rising junior at Sulphur High School in the great
am in National Honor Society and play Varsity
state of Oklahoma! My hobbies include dancing,
Golf. In my free time, I love listening to mostly any
binge-watching shows on Netflix, and travelling.
type of music, taking naps, and watching Netflix.
My goals for this year are to increase club
This year I am hoping to create eccentric
reporting throughout our district, provide club
videos and graphics to help show Key Club for all
secretaries with more efficient resources, and
it is. I want to show all the amazing sides of
provide a clear and transparent communication
Key Club through the website, social media, and
line between the district and clubs. I am hoping
much more. I’m always open to giving
to assist secretaries every step of the way and
feedback on websites if it’s ever needed so don’t
guide them to success! If you have questions
be afraid to reach out for anything needed! I
about ANYTHING, do not hesitate to reach out to
hope to meet all of y’all at DCON!
me! I am basically nocturnal so you can call, text, or email me anytime! Thank you guys, and I can’t wait to work with you and learn more about your club and see all the “Better than Good” accomplishments you guys are going to make this year! Let’s T-Ogether get to reporting!
DILLION GRISHAM
Yours in service,
convention liaison Hello T-O Key Clubbers! My name is
Kareena Patel!
Dillion
Grisham and I will be serving as your Convention Liaison for the 2019-2020 Key Club year! I hope you guys had an absolute blast at DCON this year! Just get ready because DCON 2020 is going to be a life changer. I will be working alongside your District board to do 'Whatever It Takes' to make sure it is one for the books. My
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VIVIAN THAI VIVIAN THAI
editor
Hey Key-uties! My name is Vivian Thai and I am editor
passion and drive for Key Club is going to grow
your District Editor this year! You can find more
even more as I serve you this year. With that said,
information about me in the Note From the Editor.
if you have any questions regarding DCON or
I am super excited to work with all of you and
anything please email me at CL@tokeyclub.com.
please reach out to me for anything you need!
EXECUTIVES KATHERINE CHAO
ASHNA PATEL
treasurer
governor
Hey T-O! My name is Katherine Chao and I’m so
What’s up TO?
excited to serve as your next District Treasurer! I’ll
It’s your Texas Oklahoma District Governor, Ashna
be a junior at Tomball Memorial High School next
Patel. I am so honored and excited to serve as
year in Houston, Texas. I lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma
this years District Governor and have high high
for 7 years before moving to Texas, and in my free
expectations from each and everyone of y’all. I
time, I love watching The Vampire Diaries, taking
was able to meet lots of amazing and dedicated
naps, or hanging out with my friends! My goals
members at this years District Convention. If I
this year are to prepare all clubs to turn in dues
wasn’t able to meet you, you probably don’t know
on time, optimize club achievements by creating
me, so let me introduce myself. So hello, I am
fundraising and recruitment guides, and
Ashna! I am currently a junior going off to my
encourage clubs to pursue the YOF grant. If your
senior year at Klein Collins High School in Houston,
club has questions about dues, understanding the
Texas (yee-haw!). In my spare time, I enjoy
Membership Update Center, or anything at all,
capturing memories through photography, playing
please don’t hesitate to reach out to me! I can’t
my guitar and most importantly, VOLUNTEERING. I
wait to see what you all achieve this year!
have accumulated over 600 service hours and was even able to achieve the Presidential Service
Yours in service,
Award from the President himself. In addition to
Katherine Chao
all that, I am also an active member of my high school HOSA chapter. This club has grown my knowledge in the medical field and my interests in volunteering for a certain cause. But for Key Club, I have different goals, and I plan on doing “whatever it takes” to make sure that TO propels forward. Therefore, Ashna’s Action Plan. Initiate,
FUN KEY CLUB FACT ! Albert C. Olney and Frank C. Vincent founded Key Club in 1925 in Sacramento, California. The club was first ran by key boys, hence the name Key Club!
Inspire, and Involve. Initiate new clubs, inspire members, and involve the board members to build relationships within their divisions to further the growth of our district. With your dedication and my high goals, TO is bound strive. We may not be able to make this upcoming year good, but we can make this year better than good.
TOgether in service, Ashna Patel District Governor
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MESSAGE FROM OUR INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE Hello Texas-Oklahoma!
It's about that time of year! No, I'm not talking about AP exams, graduation, or even the beginning of summer. I'm talking about the Key Club International Convention! It may still be about one month away, but that time will soon come! At convention, which will be in Baltimore, Maryland this year, we will be attending workshops, passing amendments, trading pins, meeting Key Clubbers from around the world, touring Baltimore, and electing our 2019-2020 International Board! I hope that you have the chance to be there and I can't wait to meet all who decide to come! Speaking of the International Board, recently we have been working hard to prepare for International Convention, or ICON. In preparation, we have kickstarted our candidates mentorship program, given out cryptic hints for a theme release (it's reality TV themed!), made promo videos, and are working on preparations for various workshops. Along with this, we have each been working in our designated committees, my committees happen to be the committees on Leadership and Membership Experience. For the Leadership Committee, we have made videos going through Distinguished District Officer Awards and are working on making a composite resource about each of our 33 districts! For the Membership Experience Committee, we have just finished up presentions for the Governors and Administrators Training Conference and have been working on a few details about ICON. On top of this, in the past few months, I had the privilege of attending the Missouri-Arkansas, Bahamas, and of course, Texas-Oklahoma District Conventions!Â
If you have any further questions, concerns, wanna talk, or snarky comments, please free to reach out to me at leslietruong.kci@gmail.com, or (910)750-9038!
With an Undying Passion, Leslie Truong
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INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION 2019
registration Registration cost from May 16 –
US$250*/per attended Deadline to register is 12 pm Eastern Daylight Time May 31, 2019 May 31:
Registration fee does not include lodging. Some meals are included in the registration fee.
why attend? You’ll have the opportunity to: Bond with your people.
hotel Baltimore Marriott Waterfront Room rate: US$149.00/per night
Travel to and from International Convention with
plus tax
your district.
Use our passkey link for fewer
Share innovative service project and fundraising
than 7 rooms
ideas.
Contact Demetria Gibbs
Listen to amazing speakers.
(Demetria.gibbs@marriott.com)
Learn about service leadership.
and use this spreadsheet for your
Train for your leadership position.
rooming list for more than 7 rooms
Discover new charities and organizations you and
Deadline to book hotel rooms is June 5
your club can team up with.
Current tax rate is 15.5% and is
Have fun and make memories and friendships that
subject to change
Elect next year’s Key Club International Board.
last a lifetime. See the sites in Baltimore.
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CULTURE4CARING GOVERNOR'S PROJECT 2019 According to news.kleinisd.net,
CULTURE FOR CARING VISION: TOGETHER
Culture4Caring is a student-
AS STUDENTS, WE WILL CREATE A CULTURE
created and student-led
FOR CARING ONE STUDENT, ONE FRIEND, ONE SCHOOL, ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME BY HONORING ORIGINALITY, UNITY, KINDNESS, CULTURE, AND EQUALITY SO
organization comprised of student leaders from every campus. It was
created in
response to recent national and local events. The club’s primary focus is to make
THAT EVERY STUDENT FEELS A PART OF
every student in Klein feel
OUR COMMUNITY
loved and cared for and where caring is the “norm.”
"We wanted to model the example that our community set after the Hurricane Harvey. We wanted to show what we as students could do with all the skills we have learned. This was only possible if we created a Culture for Caring." - Ashna Patel
#culture4caring @Culture4Caring
@Culture4Caring
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ORIGINALITY UNITY KINDNESS CULTURE EQUALITY
YOUTH OPPORTUNITIES FUND (YOF) GRANT According to keyclub.org, the Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is an endowed fund of the Kiwanis Children’s Fund which provides grants to Key Clubs and Key Club members for scholarships and service opportunities.
general info
application
YOF grants are only given to Key Clubs
Applications must be submitted online by
and/or individual club members.
October 15 at 11:59 PM, EST.
Grants are not given to divisions or
Applications are reviewed by the Key Club
districts.
board at the November meeting
Grant amounts between US$100 to
Guidelines for submitting a YOF grant
US$2,000 may be requested.
application are included in the Key Club
Grant applicants are emailed of
Guidebook under Board Policies.
outcomes the first week of January.
Applicants must use the online YOF grant
A list of grant recipients is posted online
application. Paper submissions are not
the third week of January.
accepted
The club’s dues must be paid before YOF grant checks can be issued.
where to begin
A YOF Final Grant Report is due at the end of the grant cycle (January 1).
You can start by brainstorming ideas
The committee typically funds those clubs
with your fellow officers if you would
who are asking for a portion of the total
like to apply! If you have any
cost of the project, and clubs who are
questions, contact the District
working with other organizations to fund
Treasurer at treasurer@tokeyclub.com.
and complete the project.
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STAYING ACTIVE over the summer!
soci al s Summer is all about fun! To keep
meet i ngs Having monthly meetings will
members engaged with Key Club, host a
ensure that members and officers do
couple socials. They are also a great
not forget their duties over the summer.
way to create friendships and bonds
Meetings are necessary in order to
between the members of your club.
accomplish service projects as well as
Some socials ideas include ice cream
ideas for the incoming year. Consider
parties or maybe even bowling!
having an online meeting since all members have different schedules!
t r ai ni ng If your officers are not already
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o u t d o o r
p r o j e c t s
If it is not too hot where you live,
trained, make sure to train them over
consider outdoor service projects during
the summer. A get together between
the summer. After all, who wouldn't
past officers and newly inducted
want to serve their community while
officers can be extremely helpful
having a nice tan? Some outdoor
towards the new officers. Old officers
service project ideas include picking up
should provide advice as well as review
trash at your local beach or help
the responsibilities of their position.
beautify a garden in your area.
CLUB OFFICERÂ GUIDES If you are a club officer, congratulations! You are definitely in for a treat. However, don't forget that you are now viewed as a leader. Your actions reflect not only your club, but also Key Club International. Serve your community with diligence and passion!
Of course, the thought of such important duties may be quite daunting. The following pages are a guide on where to start in your new position. All of the following information is compiled from keyclub.org as well as tokeyclub.com. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, feel free to ask your LTG or the staff. Contact information can be found at the end of this newsletter. We would be happy to assist you.
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The club president position is vital to your club's success and requires much dedication to the upcoming tasks.
BE THE VISIONARY
BE THE DELEGATOR
BE THE PROBLEM SOLVER
TNEDISERP
Create goals that are
You must trust your team!
Don't get caught up in
specific, measurable,
Set clear expectations for
emotions when a problem
achievable, realistic, and
each person and be
arises. You must learn to
timely (aka SMART). Make
supportive. Be a delegator
separate your personal
sure you keep both
without being a micro-
relationships from your role
members and the advisor
manager. Assign tasks in
as president. Stay neutral
informed on your progress.
accordance with the skills
and open!
that your team has.
BE THE MOTIVATOR
BE THE ORGANIZER
As the year progresses, you
BE THE ARCHITECT
For meetings to be
As an architect, you are
may notice that your
effective, they must be
responsible for helping
meeting attendance
organized. Set an agenda
build relationships between
decreases. In order to
and a regular meeting day.
all members and officers.
motivate your members,
Inform your advisor and
Make sure to include
take honest criticism and
members what you are
show no favoritism. Make
doing and when to ensure
warm environment. Stay
changes accordingly.
transparency/clarity.
involved with adults too!
RESOURCES
to-do lists weekly
everyone and create a
monthly
annual
tokeyclub.com -> resources -> club
conduct &
arrange and
increase
preside meetings
conduct a board
membership
create agendas
of conductors
review Key Club
keep officers &
meeting
materials
committees on
work with
understand
task
committee chairs
Parliamentary
lead in activities
submit monthly
Procedure
president officer
ensure
reports (if
Connect with
guide
delinquent
secretaries don't)
Kiwanis and other
members are
communicate
K-Family
handled properly
with school
review members
keep advisor
council and
and form
updated
administration
committees
ensure that at
organize inter-
plan service
tokeyclub.com -> resources -> president & vp resources
least 2 members
club events
summer projects
resources keyclub.org -> resources -> members -> guides -> club
go to Kiwanis
verify dues
To handle yourself,
meetings
organize an
use your head; to
keep a file of
advisor
correspondence
appreciation day
work with board!
handle others, use your heart. ELEANOR ROOSEVELT
QUICK TIPS FROM THE STAFF As president, you are there for mental support. Make sure you are reliable and trustworthy. Members/officers should be able to rely on you. Put your club before yourself. It's we before me. Make decisions that will benefit your club.
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ECIV
The role of VP is found in one word: Service - service to the president; service to the other club officers; and service to the general membership of the club.
BE THE DELEGATOR
BE THE RECRUITER
As VP, you will have a
You will help the president
You can set up a
variety of tasks. Stay
assign tasks to committees
recruitment team of 5-10
proactive and help
and members. Make sure
people. Set recruitment
wherever you can,
that you keep your advisor
goals for your club. Of
especially with the
updated. Support your
course, this is a year round
president. Ensure that the
team and president without
effort. You can find some
club runs smoothly as a
being overbearing!
resources at keyclub.org.
whole.
BE THE DESIGNER
BE THE ADVOCATE
As the vice president, you
Organizing service projects
are in charge of creating
is one duty of a VP. Keep
committees. Keep in mind
the 5 Critical Elements of
the committees in each
Community Service in mind:
member would like to serve
seek out community needs,
and collect monthly
educate members, respond
committee reports to turn in
to the need, reflect, and
to the secretary.
evaluate/celebrate.
Tend to the people, and they will tend to the business.
JOHN MAXWELL RESOURCES tokeyclub.com -> resources -> club resources keyclub.org -> resources -> members
to-do lists weekly
monthly
assist president
attend project
become familiar
monitor
committee
with president's
committee
meetings
duties
system
assist secretary in
recruitment
monthly
conduct an
committee
educational
reports
program for new
-> guides -> club vice president officer
members
guide
tokeyclub.com -> resources -> president & vp resources
annual
committees Kiwanis family relations committee Public relations committee Program committee Project committee Social committee Membership development committee
QUICK TIPS FROM THE STAFF As president, you are there for mental support. Make sure you are reliable and trustworthy. Members/officers should be able to rely on you. Put your club before yourself. It's we before me. Make decisions that will benefit your club.
TNEDISERP
BE THE SUPPORTER
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The role of secretary is very important, and the work you do this year will ensure that your club’s efforts will be documented.
BE THE ORGANIZER
BE THE RECORD KEEPER
BE THE REPORTER
Create efficient and
Create a roster of your
You are responsible for
consistent organizational
members with updated
filing committee reports,
YRATERCES
systems for the year.
contact information. You
monthly reports, and an
Schedule time for yourself
can even include fun
annual achievement report.
to organize and always stay
information like birthdays
You may help your advisor
on track. Create a
and favorite candies to
with the Membership
designated space (like a
celebrate your members
Update Center (MUC).
folder) to store information.
later on.
BE THE COMMUNICATOR
BE THE RECOGNIZER
Ask members how they
Recognizing members' hard
prefer to communicate.
work is a great way to
Avoid acronyms and always
encourage participation.
proofread emails before
Thank the people around
sending. Always address
you make everything
and sign emails. Write
possible and find ways to
direct and specific subject
make excellent members
lines.
feel special.
Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality
WARREN BENNIS to-do lists weekly
monthly
annual
attend club,
attend any
work with club
RESOURCES
board, and
division training
board to create
keyclub.org ->
kiwanis meetings
and events
annual goals
record minutes at
submit club
attend district
club and board
monthly report
training
meetings
form to District
conferences and
make sign up
Secretary
DCON
sheets
submit annual
attend division
achievement
events
report
communicate
submit new
with everyone
election results
update records
at the end of the
keep track of
year
hours and
assist with MUC
resources -> members -> guides -> club secretary officer guide
tokeyclub.com -> resources -> secretary resources
attendance
club awards Awards at the district and international levels recognize club achievement through allaround service and individual project planning. Clubs in organized districts can apply for these awards annually. Find details and applications at www.keyclub.org/contests
QUICK TIPS FROM THE STAFF Make sure to take minutes on the correct minutes form found under secretary resources of tokeyclub.com. Points are taken off if the incorrect form is used. Sgn in sheets are required for EVERY meeting for proof of attendance. Be extremely detailed in your minutes.
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The role of treasurer is very important, and the work you do this year will help bring more recognition to your club and members. TIPS FOR CLUB BANKS
BE THE COLLECTOR
If the club has a bank
Keep track of budgets,
You will collect dues. Be
records, dues and financial
aware of all deadlines,
records. You will need 2
including early bird. The
separate accounts for
International dues are $7
receipts and expenditures:
and our district's dues are
a service account and an
$6. Clubs can't charge
administrative account.
more than $20. Please read
account, use it to certify your accuracy— reconcile the bank statement sent to you (or your club advisor) with your own records.
through resources!!
1. Verify all amounts on the statement with the amounts noted in your records.
BE THE FUNDRAISER
2. Write the bank balance in
BE THE ENCOURAGER
the appropriate space on the
Create fundraisers to earn
Apply for a YOF Grant
money for your club! Set
(overview on pg 11). Inspire
reasonable goals and
members to put together
create a timeline. Check
an amazing grant
the Key Club Guidebook
application and follow all
and school policies for
procedures of the
information before
application process.
back of the statement. 3. Add any deposits not noted on the statement. 4. Deduct all outstanding checks not yet cashed. If something doesn’t add up, talk to your advisor about
beginning the fundraiser.
helping you check your work. You may also consider contacting the bank.
RESOURCES keyclub.org -> resources -> members
to-do lists weekly
monthly
annual
pay bills
collect funds
keep all receipts
approved by
create financial
and files
board & advisor
reports for board
prepare annual
attend club and
meetings
budget
officer meetings
attend board of
organize all
record weekly
directors meeting
records
expenditures
collect and
plan & execute
receive financial
submit dues
fundraising
** As treasurer, it is
advice from
reconcile bank
projects
faculty and
account/school
attend division or
extremely important that
kiwanis advisor
account info
district trainings
-> guides -> club treasurer officer guide
tokeyclub.com -> resources -> treasurer resources
you look through these resources. Familiarize yourself with the amount of money you are collecting as well as where it goes.
managing club accounts Service account: All monies collected from the general public must be returned to the general public.
Don't use for printing, conventions, conferences, etc.
Administrative accounts: This is the club’s operating account—used to buy supplies, purchase advertising, send members to conventions and conferences, etc.
RERUSAERT
BE THE KEEPER
QUICK TIPS FROM THE STAFF Work closely with your advisor (and secretary), especially when updating the MUC. When creating a fundraiser, plan early and specifically. Contact the people that will help you accomplish the fundraiser from the beginning. Communicate well. Ask questions, seek answers, and don't be afraid to reach out.
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The club editor is responsible for keeping the membership informed about important activities, opportunities and deadlines at the club, district and international level.
DUTIES Your main responsibility is to submit assignments every month. ASSIGNMENTS INCLUDE:
RESOURCES keyclub.org -> resources -> members
Newsletter
-> guides -> club
Articles
bulletin editor officer
Humans of Texas Oklahoma (HOTO)
guide
Letter to the Editor
This resource is
Riddle of the Month
currently
ASSIGNMENT REQUIREMENTS: All email subjects should be formatted as: School Division
ROTIDE
Month Assignment Random High School Division 0 April Newsletter KEEP IN MIND: The newsletter is your most important task. Make sure that ALL members see this and are up to date. If your club completes EVERY assignment EVERY month and receive good grades, it will definitely help boost your points. Email all assignments to editor@tokeyclub.com. Rubrics are not yet posted on tokeyclub.com. Email the editor (editor@tokeyclub.com) for the rubrics for now.
unavailable. If it doesn't work, check the other resources.
tokeyclub.com -> resources -> editor resources tokeyclub.com -> resources -> tex-o-key publication keyclub.org -> resources -> marketing -> guides -> key club brand
useful programs Canva
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Microsoft Publisher
guide
YouTube
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clubs have an Issuu
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beginning editors.
their newsletters
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Microsoft Publisher
Canva tutorials or
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the basics of
inspiration too.
of Microsoft
starting a
Submit newsletters
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newsletter.
through a PDF or
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website that many editors use to create their newsletters. Canva has many templates that facilitate newsletter creation. This TexO-Key was created by Canva!
If you don't know
QUICK TIPS FROM THE STAFF KNOW YOUR RUBRICS AND FOLLOW THEM! If you don't know the rubric, you most likely won't receive a great score. Send an email to editor@tokeyclub.com to receive all rubrics. Turn in all submissions on time. Late penalties are harsh and some assignments other than the newsletter and articles are not accepted late (meaning you will receive 0 points).
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The role of webmaster is very important, and the work you do this year will help promote your club’s activities through an online presence.
Websites serve as member
BE THE MANAGER
BE THE BRAND ADVOCATE
You are in charge of the
Always follow the Key Club
resources and recruitment
social media of your club!
Brand Guide when
sources. Effective websites
Make sure that you post in
communicating! The Key
feature calendars, meeting
a timely manner as well as
Club Brand Guide features
agendas, past meeting
relevant content. It is
the specific fonts, colors,
agendas, newsletters, and
advised to only engage
and logos approved by Key
photo galleries. There are
with Key Club related
Club International.
two types of programs to
content. Do NOT post inside
choose from: web-based
jokes or vent on your club's
programs and software
account. It is generally
programs. More information
recommended to keep the
on the programs are listed
account public to increase
below.
publicity. At the beginning of the year, have all members sign a photo release form. Also, be careful when interacting with controversial posts.
RESOURCES keyclub.org -> resources -> members
Good art inspires; Good design motivates. OTL AICHER
to-do lists weekly
monthly
annual
RETSAMBEW
BE THE CREATOR
follow events up
analyze data
create a
with posts
from posts
schedule of posts
update calendar
adjust social
have a list of all
on website
media and posts
usernames and
plan week's
based on data
passwords
social media
check other
renew website
resources ->
posts
clubs' posts for
service
marketing -> guides
follow up on
inspiration
assist training the
posts or outreach
publish monthly
webmaster-elect
that need
blog on website
update the
-> guides -> club webmaster officer guide keyclub.org ->
-> key club brand guide
attention
resources on the
post agendas
website
and minutes on website
programs
Web-based programs: many options and no coding needed (Wix/Weebly/Squarespace) Software programs: more work (coding) but more freedom (Dreamweaver/Frontpage)
QUICK TIPS FROM THE STAFF ALWAYS follow the Key Club Brand Guide!! Give yourself time to create the website. You definitely don't want to procrastinate. Keep the website updated. Aside from updating powerpoints, you can update resources, calendars, pictures, etc.
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CONCESSIONS UNDER THE RAIN BY YAZMIN MENJIVAR UPLIFT SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY D39S
During the early morning of April USIP
13th, at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor the annual Cardboard Boat Regatta was happening. Despite the pouring rain of that morning members still showed up, two members participated in the concession stands. The members got an amazing experience seeing all the happy faces from receiving their fresh hot chocolate. The experience was also enhanced by the new experience of volunteering at a waterpark. The different atmosphere made it an
exciting one, they followed the
enjoyable opportunity. Members had
instructions step by step, making two
to adapt to it, but it felt like a usual
large batches of it in different coffee
event because every other event has
machines. After that they helped
had its own uniqueness.
other volunteers with making the hot chocolate or organizing their area
When the members first arrived
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where they will be positioned in.
around 6 am they were instructed to
Once it was 9 am, the event began
help make coffee, this was a new
and swarms of people were coming
learning experience. The whole
in even if it was storming. Schools
process of making the coffee was an
and clubs were bringing their
cardboard boats uniquely painted
USIP
and constructed. Each member from Key Club and the other volunteers went to their own post. There were three volunteers positioned in each post, the two members who showed up got to interact with the other volunteers and learn communication skills. Each volunteer had their own job which was organized and fun.
During the time of intermission, the three concession stands were filled with hungry customers. Coupons began flying everywhere while others were trying to make the nachos and hotdogs. The lines were getting longer and longer due to hunger. The weather was also perfect for a nice cup of coffee or hot chocolate, due to this the hot chocolate was running low and that became a problem with the
USIP
customers. Due to the flooding of USIP
people it was difficult to restock on items.
The event didn’t end up lasting very long due to the inconvenience of the storm. Shifts lasted slightly longer though even if the concessions were low on material. Once it was 11 am people began closing their section of the concessions and were getting to go home. Once they finished they went outside and viewed the event for themselves, seeing all the different structures of the boats and colors selected by the teams. Eventually everyone was drenched in rain, but even then they kept smiles on their faces. Even though the rain caught up with the Key Club members it didn’t change the enjoyment of the event.
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MY DCON E
BY SALMA JENKS HIGH S
HOW IT STARTED
I found out that I was going to DCON a full a day before I went to DCON. This was because another member had to back out at the last minute, so there was an open spot for another member. On a whim, I decided that I would be the one to fill that spot, and it turned out to be well worth it! Once we got there, it was a bit awkward for me and, being my first time at DCON, I was lost when it came to how the convention worked, and what exactly we did there. That changed quickly.
WHAT I GAINED
Jenks
By Sunday, I felt much closer to my key club officers and gained a much more thorough idea of how Key Club operated within our District. I bonded with my Key Club as well as Key Clubs from other schools. Not only did I make new friends, but I also got to participate in interesting and engaging workshops where we learned how to
Jenks
improve our clubs at home. In addition to this, we voted for a new District Board that would oversee all the school clubs within Texas and Oklahoma. This is a very important job in Key Club, meaning that the schools had to make a very important decision. The practice of voting for board members was very interesting as we got to see all the ideas candidates had for the upcoming year of service, ideas that we could use to improve Jenks.
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making coloring books for children in hospitals at DCON!
EXPERIENCE!
A WAHEED CHOOL D25W
THE MEETINGS
A final thing I really enjoyed at DCON were the meeting themselves, which were held in a very large, amazingly decorated hall. Here, we listened to speaker Keith Hawkins who not only entertained us, but taught us about being thankful. It was… better than good! They also gave schools awards, in which Jenks was got fourth best school out of 349, earned a diamond level distinction, earned the title of Distinguished Website, and had two scholarship recipients). There was also many competitions, including Quiz Bowl between Texas and Oklahoma, where two Jenks students were in finals, contributing to Oklahoma’s overall win. In addition to this, there was a talent show, oratory competition, and even a Super Smash Bro’s tournament! This fostered friendly competition between clubs and created a sense of community for the district.
IN THE CITY
While at the convention, we decided to explore the city of Dallas. Walking around the Arts District was incredible, especially the giant sculpture of the eyeball, moving spoon sculpture, and more! We visited Campisi’s, one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve ever been to. We even visited Dealey Plaza, the site where former president John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Seeing all this beautiful art, eating lots of tasty food, and visiting historic sites was a very enjoyable part of our trip.
CONCLUSION
Overall, DCON was very fun and interesting, and I learned a lot. I made friends, heard about other people’s ideas, found out ways to improve my club, discovered more about how Key Club worked on the District level, got to explore Dallas, and I had a blast!
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KEY CLUB BY DEFINITION BY MIA SILAS CYPRESS FALLS HIGH SCHOOL D3N
It’s the end of April and the school year is ending soon, but of course, that doesn’t mean the volunteering stops. This school year has flown by fast and we’ve reached the last article of the year. Overall, this year has made the greatest impact on me, whether it was school related or in my personal life. In regard to Key Club, I feel like I’ve been more involved this year than in previous years since I’ve become a Historian. This year I’ve been able to express my feelings, thoughts and make comments
Cypress Falls
about my experiences at the different events I’ve volunteered at in my articles.
Also, the volunteers at Big Event
I am glad that I’ve been able to be a
consist of the clubs in our school, so the
Historian for our school’s Key Club
students are more likely to help out if
because it’s taught me a lot. Although
they see the club they’re in participate.
the job of a Historian is to take pictures
This event especially makes you realize
at the events, we capture the moments
that even though you may not want to
that are unforgettable and generous.
do the task you are assigned to do, it
Through our pictures you can see the
often comes back and benefits you in
unfiltered and candid acts of Key Club.
the long run, even if in that moment you don’t feel like it does. By this I mean
One of my favorite events that I
that, the job my group was assigned to
volunteered at this year, which also
was the gum scraping. We had to
happened to be the last event I
scrape the gum off of every lunch table
volunteered at, was Big Event. Big Event
which was pretty nasty I must say, but
is an event that our school hosts every
it’s something that had to be done.
year with the primary goal of cleaning our school and making it feel brand new
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In the end, I realized that it
again for the next school year with
benefited me too because I eat at
several groups assigned different tasks.
those tables and I’d want to eat
This event is particularly my favorite
somewhere that is clean. Although the
because I actually enjoy cleaning
meaning of volunteering is to do
especially if it’s a place that I’ll be
something out of the kindness of your
spending most of my time at. I think it’s
heart and without yourself in mind, in
a great event that encourages the
the end whether it benefits you or not,
students of the school to help out and
you’re still doing a good deed that will
get involved.
evidently influence someone else’s life.
VOLUNTEERING BY MADELINH VO CINCO RANCH HIGH SCHOOL D3W
Volunteering is an entity that offers assistance to those in need, environmental problems, and the community. Giving assistance to these tasks, whether directly or indirectly, can make a huge difference in the lives of many beings that reside on this Earth. As a result, volunteers gain many benefits as a reward for their hard work ethic, such as, creating deep bonds with other people, gaining advances on future occupations, and bringing fulfillment in life.
Bonds reveal the friendships and trust
Cinco Ranch
that built up throughout life and show people’s inner strength. Therefore, the
aiding the community at the same time, for
bonds that are created by volunteering
example, volunteering at a festival with a
with other people can help enable stronger
group of friends. It offers volunteers the
skills in making new friendships along with
chance to experience a new career
growing better social skills because many
without making any permanent
different interactions occur between
commitments, which is a great way to gain
various groups. As a result, exposure to
experience in a new field. Volunteers can
diverse people allows volunteers to meet
gain experience by helping out at an
those whom they share common interests
organization that specializes in the work
with, thus strengthening the ties among
that they’re interested in. For example,
people in the community. Furthermore, it
those interested in being a doctor, can
helps increase social skills, a vital skill
volunteer at a hospital. Volunteering also
needed throughout life, because meeting
aids in acquiring new skills and building
regularly with a multiple groups of people
upon on skills that he/she already
creates opportunities to practice and
possessed, to benefit their abilities in
develop the beneficial social skills. In the
occupations that they are aiming for.
end, being a volunteer can have substantial
Volunteer work can also connect you to
effects on qualities in daily life.
professional organizations or internships that could be beneficial to your future
Because volunteering strengthens skills
career. Volunteering provides creativity,
to work with others, it also strengthens
motivation, and vision that can carry over
personal qualities. Volunteering is a fun
into personal and professional lives.
and easy way to explore many interests and passions, which, opens a window to
Overall, volunteering is a massive
mass amounts of professions to experience.
benefit to the community and to volunteers,
Participating in volunteer work enables the
themselves. The volunteers help make the
quest to find meaningful things that can be
community a better environment to be in,
a relaxing, energizing escape from
and in return, volunteers gain connections
everyday routines consisting of work and
with others and a head start on the careers
school. It is also a way to have fun while
they wish to pursue later on in life.
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DCON A MOST IMPROVED CLUB
WEBSITE
North Garland
1 - Mansfield Summit 2 - Allen 3 - Jersey Village
CONVENTION THEME 1 - Arlington 2 - MacArthur
LEADER OF LEADERS Leila Abel, West Brook Soham Datar, Goose Creek
SANDY NININGER AWARD
Austin Barnhart, Early
Leila Abel, West Brook
Victor Unnone, McKinney North Makinley Kennedy, Raigen Smith, Arlington
OUTSTANDING FACULTY ADVISOR Corey Neiman, Mansfield
OUTSTANDING TREASURER Jessica Limon, Mansfield
OUTSTANDING EDITOR Madelinh Vo, Cinco Ranch
OUTSTANDING VICE PRESIDENT Kelly Lam, Cypress Creek
OUTSTANDING SECRETARY Sharlene Garcia, Mansfield Summit
OUTSTANDING PRESIDENT Katelyn Sullivan, Mansfield
OUTSTANDING KIWANIS ADVISOR Gerald Cloud, Mansfield
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T-O QUIZ BOWL Oklahoma
AWARDS TEX-O-KEY REPORTING
IMPROMPTU ESSAY
Cypress Ranch
1 - Ellen Burton, McKinney North 2 - Shaily Yadav, Goose Creek Memorial
T-SHIRTS
3 - Charlese Wollman, Moore
1 - Goose Creek Memorial 2 - Lockhart 3 - Arlington
CLUB NEWSLETTER 1 - Cinco Ranch 2 - Cypress Ridge
MAJOR EMPHASIS
3 - Mansfield Summit
PROGRAM 1 - Cypress Ranch 2 - Lawton
CLUB VIDEO 1 - Jersey Village 2 - Bryan
GOVERNOR'S PROJECT Westbrook
DISTRICT'S PROJECT Goose Creek Memorial
TOP 5 CLUBS 1 - Mansfield Summit
CLUB POSTER
2 - Cleburne 3 - West Brook 4 - Jenks 5 - MacArthur
(NON-DIGITAL) 1 - San Angelo Central 2 - MacArthur
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DCON AWARDS CONTINUED!
CLUB POSTER
NON-TRADITIONAL
(DIGITAL)
SCRAPBOOK
1 - Lawton
1 - Arlington
2 - James W. Martin
2 - Mansfield
PLATINUM SINGLE
DIAMOND CLUBS
SERVICE
1 - Jenks
1 - Klein Collins 2 - Cypress Ranch
GOLD SINGLE SERVICE
2 - MacArthur 3 - Westbrook
BRONZE SINGLE SERVICE San Angelo Central
1 - Mansfield Summit 2 - MacArthur
TRADITIONAL SCRAPBOOK
SILVER SINGLE SERVICE 1 - Weatherford 2 - Lawton
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MAJOR EMPHASIS PROGRAMS Support our supported charities. "In 1946, the organization was challenged to build a program to bring together all Key Clubs and members to focus energies on making an international impact. This program is still followed today through the Major Emphasis: Children: Their Future, Our Focus. To fulfill the Major Emphasis, Key Club International serves children in many ways. By working with Key Club International's partner organizations, Key Clubs serve children by aiding other organizations committed to serving children. Key Club International celebrates its three partnerships: UNICEF, March of Dimes, and Children's Miracle Network." keyclub.org
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