Division 52 February News

Division 52 News Pacific Norwest District Key Club Cashmere - Eastmont - River AcademyWenatchee

February 2015 VOL 1 ISSUE 7

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In this issue 03 Letter from your LtG 04 Upcoming Events 05 February DCM 06 Incoming LTG 07 Spirt Pack 08 Why Should I Join Key Club 09 Key Club Preferred Charities 10 A word from your International Trustee 11 DCON 14 Division Spotlight 15 Key Club 101 16 Why did you join Key Club?

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Greetings!

Hello minions from division 52!

I am incredibly happy to announce that this year our division will be sending 21 members to DCON! I couldn’t be anymore proud of our division and all of the people who make it up. I am sad to announce that my term at Lieutenant Governor is soon approaching but I am happy to say that many of my goal were accomplished!

I still encourage everyone to run for positions within your club.

Your leadership skills will begin to grow as soon as you step out of your comfort zone. If running for a position isn’t for you that is fine too, the work that everyone puts into Key Club is what makes our clubs strong.

Again, it has been an amazing year to serve as your Lieutenant Governor but now Cynthia Lopez will take over. Thank you to all of the clubs who paid their dues but especially to Eastmont’s Key Club for being the first club in our division to do so. Please contact me if you have any questions, concerns or comments.

My email is teresabendito@gmail.com.

With Love and service, Teresa Bendito Lieutenant Governor Division 52 3

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DIVISION 52 February DCM/ PRECON Tuesday February 24 5-7 at Wenatchee PUD Making posters for DCON! Putting together Divisional spirt packs!

Learning chants !

Go over DCON schedule!

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Meet your Incoming LTG Hey guys, My name is Cynthia Lopez and I will be your 2015-2016 lieutenant governor. I am currently a junior at Eastmont High School and a second year member of Key Club.

This past year has been great with our current LTG Teresa and I’m really excited to start the incoming year with the amazing group of Key Clubbers that you all are and getting to know you. Establishing a family within our division is one of my goals this coming year so be ready for some interesting DCM’s.

Cynthia Lopez Lieutenant Governor Elect Cynthialopez.ltg@gmail.com

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DIVISION 52 SPIRT PACK

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HAT OR BANDANA

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Preferred charities Since 1994, Key Club has been Trick-or-Treating for Unicef and over the years has raised nearly US$5 million for iodine deficiency programs worldwide and HIV and AIDS programs in Kenya and Swaziland. Now it’s helping The Eliminate Project.

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Key Club participates with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals by sponsoring fundraising events. Key Club members also participate in service projects at their local children’s hospital.

For decades, Key Club has partnered with the March of Dimes to give every baby a healthy start. Key Club members raise thousands of dollars annually through various programs, including collecting change, holding dances and taking part in March of Dimes’ signature event, March for Babies.

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A message from your International Trustee

Happy 2015, Pacific-Northwest!

I’m so glad that we have finally made it. After a swamped first semester of school, a myriad of Key Club events, and a relaxing holiday vacation, I’m sure you all are so excited to welcome in the New Year. A lot of people see this this month as a time of resolutions. However, I think it can better be characterized as a time to reflect and look forward to the future. What awesome things have you all done so far with your time in Key Club? How will you make the most of the rest of this year?

Thus far, I have seen Key Clubbers do some spectacular things. Shout out to Tasmia Ahmed and her division for collecting 70 gift cards for sex trafficked survivors in Portland. Shout out to the Communications Committee for completely renovating the face of the Pacific-Northwest district website. Shout out to Kevin Zhang for bringing the “bowl” to #palabowlo.

These Key Clubbers have inspired us to do great things.

What’s even more exciting is that there’s still so much to come. Whether it’s participating in “Service to Infinity and Beyond” at the 2015 District Convention or finally reaching our goal for The Eliminate Project, the coming months have much in store. Don’t feel the need to make new resolutions; your passion for service, leadership, and camaraderie will naturally take the district to new heights this 2015.

In terms of the international level, there are several items we can anticipate together. First of all, 2015 is our year to eliminate maternal/neonatal tetanus (MNT) from the face of the planet! We’re taking things to a whole new level. The International Board has its own personal pen fundraiser (I’m bringing them to DCON!), and if all of Key Club International can raise an additional $80,000, board members will be kissing an octopus at our winter board meeting. (Yes, I’m very scared. But I do it fo’ da Eliminate!)

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For clarity, our winter board meeting will be held in Detroit, Michigan, from January 22 to 25, 2015. The board meeting agenda has already been posted to the Key Club website. If you have any questions, or if you’d like me to bring an additional topic to the board, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Finally, with this year’s International Convention swiftly approaching, it’s definitely an event we can eagerly look forward to. Held from June 24 to 28, 2015, in Indianapolis, the home of Key Club International headquarters, this will be an experience you don’t want to miss. As it is the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis, a lot of our programs will be held in conjunction with Circle K and Kiwanis members, making for a whopping estimate of 12,000 attendees. We have some awesome events planned; we’ll be renting out an entire street of Indianapolis, Hellogoodbye will be performing, and we’ll be surrounded by tons of fun things to do (i.e. free museums, bikes to ride around the city, zoos, etc.). It’s the event of a lifetime, so start fundraising and planning now!

Indeed, 2014 may have brought much positivity and joy – especially in Key Club International— but I’m sure 2015 can offer even more. Have a great year, everyone!

Yours in service, Tashrima Hossain International Trustee Georgia, KIWIN'S, & PacificNorthwest tashrima.hossain.kc@gmail.com

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GET READY TO TAKE

SERVICE TO INFINITY

AND BEYOND TH 66

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT KEY CLUB

DISTRICT CONVENTION

SEATTLE, WA | MARCH 13TH-15TH, 2015

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Division 52 in numbers

This year is division 52 highest number of members attending DCON!

1 from Cashmere 6 from East Wenatchee 3 from River Academy 11 from Wenatchee Currently our membership is:

35 from Cashmere 35 from Eastmont 42 from Wenatchee 112 total Key Club members in Division 52 14

Key Club 101 What is Key Club?

Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. It is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.

Core values:

Key Club Motto:

The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.

Caring– Our way of life.

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Why did you join Key Club?

I wanted to enrich my lifestyle by being open to opportunities and helping out where I could. Like wanting to expand my horizons and explore what was out there for me to do.

- Veronica, Sophomore, WHS

I joined club because I heard they had more volunteer service opportunities and I wanted to get my varsity letter.

-Sam, Senior, EHS

I joined Key Club because it’s a great experience. Community Service brings people together and I enjoy meeting new people. Helping the community helps me learn about myself and about needs in my community.

- Marisol, Senior, WHS

I joined key club my freshman year because it sounded like an interesting and helpful club.

- Guadalupe, Junior, CHS

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Well originally I thought it'd look good on my college application and I knew my sister enjoyed it but I ended up staying because I loved it - Sabrina, Sophomore, WHS

I joined key club when I entered high school. I was looking for a way to get involved with my school, and what better way than to get involved through community service !

- Diana, Senior, EHS

I joined Key Club because it enabled me to get involved. I learned giving back to the community can make a big difference in people’s lives as well as help me reach academic success.

-Miguel, Senior, EHS

I joined key club my freshmen year.

I joined to help my community in any way. I also wanted a club that would help me with my leadership skills and meet new people in school . I've really enjoyed being part of it.

Evelyn, Junior, CHS

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About Division 52 Schools: Cashmere

Eastmont

Wenatchee River Academy DIVISION 52: Mascot: Minions Colors: Blue and yellow

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Division 52 Officers Cashmere President: Evelyn Mejia Vice President: Haley Martin Secretary: Jordan O’ Donell Treasurer Guadalupe Cruz East Wenatchee President: Diana Chavira Vice President: Sofia Bastida Secretary: Ivette Lopez Treasurer: Nicole Tsang Wenatchee President: Emily Cieslak Vice President: Dustin Jackson Secretary: Sabrina Zhu Treasurer: Cameron Kunz River Academy President: Nicole Hudson Vice President: Cole Loomis Secretary: Elanie Eagle Treasurer: Morgan Ashbaugh

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Contact information PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT GORVERNOR Division 28 Lisaantonio.dg@gmail.com

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT SECRETARY Division 65 ijungpnwsec@gmail.com

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRCT TREASURER Division 56 apappu97@gmail.com

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT EDITOR Division 32

editorjennyzhang@gmail.com

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT CONVENTION CHAIR Division 32 pnwconventionchair@gmail.com 20

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR John Jay jmjay@comcast.net ASSISTANT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Tom Saunders INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE Tashrima Hossain Tashrima.kc@gmail.com APPOINTED OFFICERS: Communications Director: Anav Gagneja anavgagneja@gmail.com K-Family and International Relations: Athena Sok sok.athena@gmail.com Membership Growth: Suvir Copparam

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Thanks for reading!

-TERESA BENDITO Lieutenant Governor Division 52 Pacific Northwest Key Club International teresabendito@gmail.com

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