Division 52 January News

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

January 2015 VOL 1 ISSUE 6

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In this issue 03 Letter from your Lt.G 04 Upcoming Events 05 January DCM 06 Why Should I Join Key Club 07 Key Club Preferred Charities 08 A word from your International Trustee 10 DCON 12 Division Spotlight 13 Key Club 101 14 Why did you join Key Club?

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Greetings!

Hello Division 52, I hope everyone had safe and happy holidays! I would first off like to thank everyone who helped with gift wrapping at the Wenatchee Valley Mall during the winter break. The funds that were raiser will go towards a Student Opportunity Fund that will be available at our high schools next year.

Coming back to a new year means that DCON is getting closer. I am happy to know that this year division 52 will be taking more than one school to the district convention. I hope to see incoming officers go because it will really get you motivated to lead a successful new year.

High School club elections are also coming up soon. I would like to encourage everyone to run for a leadership position.

Key Club has helped many students around the nation develop strong leadership skills. It could help you too. Please contact me if you have any questions or are interested in running for Lieutenant Governor. My email is teresabendito@gmail.com.

With Love and service, Teresa Bendito

Lieutenant Governor Division 52

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Upcoming Events Sunday

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DIVISION 52 JANUARY DCM Wednesday January 21 3-4 at Wenatchee High School Decide on DCON Divisional shirts and spirt packs

Lieutenant Governor Elections Everyone is welcome!

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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

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT KEY CLUB

DISTRICT CONVENTION

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

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Division Spotlight: East Wenatchee

Eastmont key club joined Chelan Douglas CASA's Christmas stocking project in December . This project provides more than 300 stockings filled with gifts for their children in care. Eastmont key club helped take on 10 of these stocking, about 2 students per stocking. They asked around to help fill their stocking and had a great time doing such a nice service for the holiday spirit!

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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.

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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 Pressident: Haley Martin Seceratary: 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 Kuntz 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

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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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