THE RETURN OF THE
The Official Newsletter of Valley High School’s Key Club
JULY 2013 // VOLUME 1 // ISSUE 4 VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL KEY CLUB // REGION 5 // DIVISION 28 SOUTH
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Inclusiveness
Cards for Patients
Fun in the Sun
Calendar of Events
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Valley Key Club: Home of the Vikings WE ARE THE VALLEY VIKINGS Valley High School, home of the Vikings. Founded in 1981, we are located in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are sponsored by the Las Vegas Kiwanis. We are part of Division 28 South Pandas. Which is part of Region 5’s Zombie Penguins. We are part of the California-NevadaHawaii District, which are the proud CNH Bees. We are dedicated to serving our community, and we hope you join us soon. DISCLAIMER: We don’t make keys, we make a difference. COLORS: Red, White, Blue and Black. MISSION STATEMENT: Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. MOTTO: Caring—Our Way Of Life.
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.
VISION: We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide. CORE VALUES OF KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL: The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.
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FEATURED Articles
President Alonso Lopez: Our Key Club core values play a huge role in making our club be the best it can be. The leadership core value will be incorporated next year in our club through the creation of committee chairs for different events and fundraisers, giving members a chance to become leaders and have an influence in our club. Character building will be instilled into members through icebreakers and through their wanting to help out the community. Committee chairs and allowing members to go to board meetings will allow them to be more involved in decisions about the club. Providing many service events to help out the community will allow members to gain the core value of caring for the community.
Vice President B Cristian Giron:
For the upcoming year we will all become leaders by participating in communal activities. We are all very different when it comes to leading. We will build character within our club via icebreakers and by emphasizing inter-club relations as well as club-to-club relations. Caring and inclusiveness are two core values that go hand in hand. By being accepting, willing, and open-minded we show our crave to work together united against one cause! And fighting against something for our community or world shows that we care. When working together in a team, inclusiveness is bound to occur. By leading by example and showing that exclusiveness is not the most effective method we are certain others will be eager to include everyone. So remember and never forget: Key Club, leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.
Secretary Lindy Do:
I will enforce the Key Club core values of inclusiveness by consistently updating all members and giving them information about events as best as I can. I will try to help them answer all questions they have and keep our club organized so that everyone knows what is going on at all times. In addition, I will also encourage all members to participate in a typical Key Club meeting by teaching them cheers and making sure they are not left out. By doing service events and having socials with the members, it would help members feel greatly included as well as help them grow as a person. Interacting with the members and keeping them updated about the things that the board does in Key Club would allow the board to bond with the members greatly. So this following Key Club year, I would like to involve more participation among the members and create greater bonds with the members by consistently interacting with the members.
Treasurer Joe Aquino:
For the upcoming school year, I will enforce the Key Club core values through understanding and encouragement. A Key Club member’s knowledge of these values allows them to bear aware of what to follow. If majority of the club’s member’s know what these core beliefs are, surely they will follow them. Encouragement is a very productive and positive way to enforce these core values. Guiding members with positive attitudes and reassuring them during productive actions not only stimulates a better environment for the club but is a nicer way to enforce values. Another way I will enforce Key Club core values is by promoting our core values to our members. Showcasing exemplary members who have shown how seriously they take these core values could inspire other members. For example, I could have a member who shows great leadership or is really caring and have them share how they’ve done it.
SPOTLIGHT Inclusiveness
Inclusiveness is important at Valley Key Club.
“The family is inclusive of not just your genetic family, but the people that you meet along the way.�
-Jane Seymour
Left: Valley Key Clubbers: Jonathan Ta, Jennifer Nguyen, and Jimdah Coden pose with other key club members in the region.
Inclusiveness is extremely important at Valley Key Club. What fascinates me about inclusiveness in our club, is that it has been in spirit for the past couple of years. It has been in spirit through the many advisors, presidents, members, and changes. Inclusiveness, being one of the four core values of Key Club International is often over looked. We do not realize inclusivity around us, we take part of it. But, from time to time, we can stop and take a step back, and watch how key club members are extremely inclusive with one another. Inclusiveness is one of the main things that are highlighted in our club, and I believe that it will be highlighted and in the spirit of service for years to come.
- Technology Editor, Karl Catarata
FEATURED Members
Jerico Ragat answered with, “Eventful, memorable, and exciting.”
Mikaela Go answered with, “Wibbly, wobbly, timeywimey… does that count?”
Carolina Navarro answered with, “Adventurous, relaxing, and swimmingly!”
Jennifer Nguyen answered with, “Memorable, adventurous, life-changing.”
Jerico Ragat answered with, “Inclusiveness is important because it is. It's important so no one feels left out.”
Mikaela Go answered with, “Inclusiveness is important because we need to know every little bitty detail of the story. It always helps from lab write ups to murder cases. To leave out inclusiveness, is to leave out clues or evidence that can support your theory!”
Carolina Navarro answered with,
“Inclusiveness is turning to the fellow key clubber next to you and having no problem starting a conversation with a smile. It’s what you feel when you understand the inside club jokes. It's cheering your heart out until your throat is sore at events. That is what inclusiveness means to me.” Karl Catarata answered with, “Inclusiveness is Key Club. Without it, we are not the same. We would be distant, and unwelcoming. With it, we are what we are. That’s why inclusiveness is so important.”
SPOTLIGHT Service Events
From top to bottom rows, going left to right. 1. Cards for Cancer Patients: Valley Key Clubbers woke up bright and early to start working on cards for cancer patients. 2. Completed Cards: Throughout the service event, we were able to make more than 100+ cards! 3,4,5. Smile! : Valley Key Clubbers pose with their cards as the service event comes to an end.
July Service Event | photos from the Valley Key Club Official Media Archive
SPOTLIGHT Service Events
Fun in the Sun with division 28 south pandas.
On July 12th, the Valley Key Club board headed to Sunset Park to participate in the July Service Event, hosted by the Division board. At the event, we were able to have lots of fun by making cards for cancer patients, conversing with other key club members, and also socializing with the division board. Upon arriving, we were greeted by our awesome LtG., RJ Immerman. We were then seated quickly to participate in making cards for cancer patients. Through the event, I was able to catch up on what my fellow board members were up to, and hear about new details going on within our club. -Technology Editor, Karl Catarata
Left: Valley Key Club board members at the July Service Event.
President of Valley Key Club Alonso Lopez
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Vice President of Service Jonathan Ta
vkc.vicea@gmail.com Vice President of Fundraising Cristian Giron
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CONTACT Executive Board
Secretary of Valley Key Club Lindy Do
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Treasurer of Valley Key Club Joe Aquino
vkc.treas@gmail.com Technology Editor Karl Catarata
vkc.teched@gmail.com
CALENDER Month of July
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30 Executive Board : Monthly Meeting
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3 ICON 2013
4 ICON 2013
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6 ICON 2013
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12 The July Service Event
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17 July Joint DCM
18 19 Executive Club Newsletter Board: Monthly Due Meeting
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24 Little Miss Hanna’s Rainbows in the Wind Service
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31 -Club MRF Due -Organize Food Pantry Service Event
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Dear Reader, I hope you enjoyed reading the fourth issue of “The Return of the Valley Vikings.� I hope you return to our social media networks, and view more publications as well! I will always be dedicated in bringing you, the reader, the updated and simplistic publications that Valley Key Club has ever made. Be sure to check out our social media networks. Such as our Tumblr, Instagram, and Subscriptions page. Have any questions, comments, or concerns about any of the Valley Key Club publications? Email me at vkc.teched@gmail.com . Your inquiry will quickly be processed! Through communication and service, Karl Catarata Valley Key Club Technology Editor 2013-2014
Valley Key Club members, Alonso Lopez and Jerico Ragat make cards for cancer patients at the July Service Event.
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