Division 38 December Newsletter

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Hello Division 38!

The holidays are finally here! This time of year is definitely my favorite! Everyone is so cheerful and giving, especially us Key Clubbers! This season is by far one of our busiest times since we are constantly working hard to make people’s holiday special and filled with joy.

When you are busy doing your holiday shopping or visiting family, take time to think of those less fortunate than you and think of ways that you can help them! Donate to the Salvation Army, participate in Adopt-a-Family, volunteer at the Food Bank…the list of possibilities goes on and on, which is why I have narrowed the list down for you in this newsletter! Take a look at the list of holiday service ideas, so you can get involved and help others during this time of year!

I hope you have all worked hard to get your dues in, but if you are still having difficulties please let me know ASAP! I’m here to help you!

Also, please keep in mind the dates on the Key Dates page, specifically the Lieutenant Governor election rally (note the change in date and time), District Convention, and Kiwanis DCM!

Remember that if you have any questions, concerns, or just need someone to talk to, don’t hesitate to contact me! I hope to see many of you at the upcoming DCM. Happy Holidays!

In Caring Service,

Linsie Michaels

Greetings!

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In this issue:

Greetings…………….2 DCON……...………....3 Key Dates…………….4 Project: Educate……5 Club of the Month….6 Club Spotlights………7 Holiday Service.…..8-9 Contact Info………..10

Join 1500 Key Clubbers from all over the Pacific Northwest from March 22nd-March 24th, 2013 at the

Doubletree Hotel in Seatac, WA to celebrate service!

64th Annual PNW District Convention 2013

Who: Key Clubbers from the PNW District (Alaska, Western Canada, Washington, Oregon, Panhandle of Idaho, and

Northern California)

When: March 22nd-March 24th, 2013

Where: Doubletree Hotel in Seatac, WA (18740 International Blvd., Seattle, WA 98188)

Why: to celebrate our long hours of service, attend

informational workshops, officer training, elect the Executive Board, install the 2013-2014 District Board, retire the 2012-2013

District Board, meet new people, and of course HAVE FUN!

Theme: Diving into Service – so we can dive deeper into the meaning of service!

Do you want to see what DCON is like? Watch the Call to Convention Promo video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXebkS95t5g

See you at PNW District Convention 2013!

Register by February 5th!

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Want to be a part of the Service Fair and share what your club does best? Then contact your Lieutenant Governor

for more information!

Key Dates!

December Divisional Council Meeting

When: Saturday, December 15th, 2012

Time: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Where: Olympia Timberland Regional Library (313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia, WA 98501)

Please bring a few dollars for pizza! Also, I need one

person to bring drinks/cups for the DCM, so let me

know if you are willing to bring them!

Lieutenant Governor Election Rally When: Saturday, January 12th, 2013

Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Where: Tumwater Timberland Regional Library (7032 New Market Street, Tumwater, WA 98501)

Are you interested in working beyond the club level of Key Club? Then run for Lieutenant Governor of Division 38! If not, then come to support your fellow members and vote for the

new LtG for 2013-2014!

Please note that each club must send at least 2 voting delegates to the rally,

SAVE THE DATES! DCMs: 3rd Saturday of the month Winter Masquerade Mash: Dec. 29th Secretary Reports: 5th of each month LtG Election Rally: January 12th DCON 2013: March 22-24, 2013 Kiwanis DCM: January 16th

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What is Project: Educate? Project: Educate is the new

District project for 2012-2013. It’s main objective is to

support the development of early-childhood & primary

education in the developing country of Jamaica.

What do the funds go towards? The funds are distributed in 5 different contributions:

#5 30,000 High school scholarships for 10 students across Jamaica #4 27,050 St. Mary School (yet to be confirmed) school supplies #3 23,050 Online classroom assistance to 150 students across Jamaica #2 20,050 Wakefield Primary School assistance for a new Library #1 12,050 Mona Heights Primary School supplies & library equipment

Mona Heights Primary School Wakefield Primary School

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Wristbands: $1

T-Shirts: $15

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This month’s Star Award goes to… Olympia High School

This month, Olympia High School has been extremely active in the community! They have helped out so much, especially during the busy holiday season! They have helped out at Christmas Forest this year by setting up and working at the actual event. They decorated the trees, set up booths, and helped at the children’s day! OHS has also been busy at the Thurston County Food Bank! To assist

they food bank, they sorted food that will later go to those who can’t afford food. Another event they are taking part in this month is bell ringing for the Salvation Army. They are getting ready to sing holiday songs and ring those bells to raise money to help those less fortunate during the holiday season. They have also helped raise money for

the District Project, Project: Educate, by selling wristbands and t-shirts to their club members! OHS is already getting prepared for DCON, even though it is still month’s away! They are obviously excited to celebrate and show their dedication to service!

December Riddle: What do you have in December that you don’t have in any other month?

Email/text me your answer!

Club Spotl ights

Capital High School This month, Capital High School has been working at both the Thurston County Food Bank and Kiwanis Garden every week! CHS is extremely dedicated; especially since they volunteer at the Food Bank three times a week! They are also bell ringing to help raise money for the Salvation Army!

North Thurston High School North Thurston High School is also taking part in bell ringing this month! They are standing outside stores and ringing the bell to raise money for the Salvation Army that will help those less fortunate during the holiday season!

Timberline High School This month, Timberline High School is also bell ringing to help raise money for the Salvation Army! They also attended the Roolan Christmas Party and spent time with elderly people who do not have anyone to spend the holiday with!

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Holiday Season has arrived! Take this time to make someone’s holiday happy and special. Here are some ideas

for ways that you can serve your community this season!

Card Making! Get your members together and

have a card making session! Donate the cards to a local

children’s hospital or retirement home! It’ll bring a smile to

someone’s face this holiday!

Food Bank! Get a group of Key Clubbers together and volunteer at your local food bank! Help box and sort Christmas meals to

hand out to those less fortunate!

Blanket Making! Make tie-blankets with your Key Clubbers and donate them to a

local homeless shelter or hospital! People will be thankful for their

warmth during the holidays!

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Adopt-a-Family! Participate in Adopt-a-Family and

help a less fortunate family celebrate the holidays with gifts

and joy!

Bell Ringing! Help raise money for the Salvation Army by ringing the bell at a local

grocery store! Make it fun by dressing up in your holiday gear

and singing carols!

Christmas Trees! Raise money to buy Christmas trees and ornaments for those

who can’t afford it this year! It will bring some cheer to their holiday!

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Contact Information

Executive Board

Giovanni Mckenzie District Governor [email protected] Kelsie Hoppes District Secretary [email protected] Kenneth Lam District Treasurer [email protected] Bassel Hamieh District Bulletin Editor [email protected]

Andy Nguyen Convention Chair [email protected] Calvin Leung International Trustee [email protected]

Administrators John Jay District Administrator [email protected] Suzanne Endroedy Assistant District Administrator [email protected]

Division 38

Linsie Michaels Lieutenant Governor [email protected] cell: (360)481-1544 home: (360)352-4086

Dick Rust Area Administrator [email protected] Tony Salas Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor [email protected]

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