2015 July Club Newsletter by Texas Oklahoma

JULY EDITION - TEXAS-OKLAHOMA DISTRICT

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CLUB NEWSLETTER

JULY EDITION - TEXAS-OKLAHOMA DISTRICT

! TABLE OF CONTENTS

! GOVERNOR UPDATE FROM RACHEL ISELIN Hey T-O!

We are officially 1/4th the way through our Key Club year and each day we grow closer and closer to the beginning of school. On July 10th, the District Staff met up and set goals for the upcoming year including: 18,500 paid members by DCON and 1,250 attendance at DCON. Crystal, Emily, Matthew, Megan and I spent a lot of time talking about what we wanted to do to enhance the Key Club experience for YOU and how exactly to put all these goals into action. We’ve entrusted a lot of tasks to the Lt. Governors and distributed work among the various committees in order to make the most of the year and get as much done. So, if you want to know what’s going on at the District level, you can always asks your Lt. Governor and get an inside look on how we’re all working to serve you.

Reminders:

- Send in your Monthly Reports, Newsletters and -

Articles to the District Staff Update your COCI on the Website so that your Lt. Governors can get into contact with you. Check the Resources tab for important information and documents about Key Club. Constantly check the website for updates, and like our FB page for updates on updates. Get in touch with your Lt. Governor and invite them to visit your club! Start planning back-to-school socials and look our for resources from the District Board!

Yours in Service, Rachel Iselin

! GOVERNOR UPDATE FROM RACHEL ISELIN ICON Recap

ICON for me had always been this far away dream due to the enormous amount of money required for our District to attend. For years I’d look through the forms and see all the incredible things Key Clubbers at ICON would get to experience, but I knew I wouldn’t have the money to attend. When I realized that the 2015 International Convention would be joint between Circle K, Key Club, and Kiwanis, I knew that I had to do everything I could to attend and began working to save up as much money as possible. With lots of self-motivation and coffee, I got all my paperwork filled out and all the checks written so that I could hop on the plane to Indy and experience ICON for the first time.

Honestly, ICON was ICONIC. I was able to experience our organization like never before. The amount of people who came around all across the world with the same burning passion for service was unbelievable. There were people of all race, ethnicity, language, background, gender and age. Everyone there was united in their desire to change the world and I have never felt more at home than when I was sitting in that room with other passionate Key Clubbers. My favorite part of the convention, by far, was getting to see all the other Governors and bond with them during a three hour forum with Kevin Wanzer. We talked about what it meant to be a leader and share our insecurities as Governors. It was a reminder to me that what I do is for the members of this organization and that I’m never alone.

Over all, I had an INCREDIBLE experience. Getting to hang out with the other T-O members was way too much fun and we made lots of memories. I encourage everyone to consider attend ICON 2016 with me next year in Atlanta, Georgia so that together we can create even more memories and celebrate another great year of service.

Yours in Service, Rachel Iselin

SECRETARY UPDATE ! FROM CRYSTAL LOH

Hello Texas - Oklahoma District!

I cannot believe that we are officially one month into the summer and it bums me out to think about how quickly the summertime is flying by. But, because of this, we should all make the best out of our breaks and go serve our communities as much as we possibly can! I have volunteered at a local church bagging up food for Feed the Kids almost every week so far and I hope you have been regularly volunteering as well! I love to see all of the volunteer work that is being done within our district every time I grade reports. There is nothing that makes my heart happier! While volunteering and serving your communities, I hope you are all enjoying your summers as well by spending time with friends and family!

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Yours in Service Crystal Loh

! TREASURER UPDATE FROM EMILY ZHAO

CLUB TREASURER REMIND 101 TEXT “@TOClubT” to 81010 Hey Fam!

Hi Key Clubbers! I’m Emily Zhao, the 2015 - 2016 T-O District Treasurer. Previously, I was the District Editor, but now I have the awesome opportunity to serve you once again, but this time as your District Treasurer. Here are some things you may or may not know about me: - I am currently a Junior attending Cedar Park HS (north of Austin) - I love purple, squirrels, tomatoes, and KEY CLUB. - I play tennis and enjoy squandering time on Youtube. Please be sure to check out the TO District Website for new and more resources. I have already updated the content under the "Resources" tab for club treasurers, so be sure to check those out! There is information on the YOF, Fundraising Ideas, MUC, and more. You can find the documents here: http://tokeyclub.com/resources/treasurer/ YOF: The Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) provides grants for service opportunities to Key Clubs and Key Club members. You may request from $100 to $2000! This is an excellent opportunity for you or your club to earn the funds to help kick start a service project. The deadline for the application is October 15th. Apply here: keyclub.org/service/fund/yof/ yofgrant.aspx Feedback: Are there any changes you would like to see in the position of District Treasurer? Is there something you would like me to do or not to do? Please let me know how I can best help you! Questions: As always, please let me know if you ever have any question, comments, or concerns! I would love to help you out in any way that I can.

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Yours in Service, Emily Zhao

! EDITOR UPDATE FROM MATTHEW RILEY

JULY SUGGESTED ARTICLE PROMPTS

1. Did you attend this years Key Club International Convention? If so, what did you enjoy most about ICON and what memories did you make? 2. How does your club maintain strong K-Family relations throughout the summer and school year? What projects does your club typically do with other K-Family clubs? 3. Describe any projects your club does in support of one of our Major Emphasis Projects in full detail. 4. Describe in full detail a fun, water-filled social that a club can host over summer break!

CLUB EDITOR REMIND 101 TEXT “@1516EDITOR” to 81010 HEY GUYS!

If you haven't already, please go to the District Website and download the 2015 - 2016 Newsletter and Article Guidelines! Also, please sign up for the Remind101 group, I love to make sure you guys know when things are due! If you ever need any feedback, please email me! It doesn’t have to be the 5th of the month for me to give you feedback on your newsletter! If you’d like I can take a look at it, not grade it, and send back some critiques or things you could improve on (as long as its at least 10 days before your newsletter is due).

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Yours in Service, Matthew Riley

CL UPDATE !

FROM MEGAN REYNOSA

HELLO MIGHTY T-O

DCON IS ONLY 268 DAYS AWAY! CLUB FORUM AND SERVICE FAIR APPLICATIONS ARE COMING YOUR WAY SOON! DCON 2016 THEME WILL BE REVEALED WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE OF MONTHS… BE PATIENT!

I want to know about your DCON 2015 experience and any suggestions you may have to make this year’s DCON even better!

Email me any suggestions or questions: CL@tokeyclub.com Check for DCON 2016 updates: tokeyclub.com

Yours in Service, Megan Reynosa

District Treasurer Emily Zhao

Email: treasurer@tokeyclub.com

! District Editor

Matthew Riley

Email: Editor@tokeyclub.com

District Administrator Walt Roetter

Email: Administrator@tokeyclub .com

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