Division 38 May Newsletter

Official Newsletter of Division 38

The Star Gazer

May 2013 | Volume 2 Issue 2 | Pacific Northwest District| Key Club International

Inside This Issue-

Hello From Your LtG……..….…..…2 Key Club: The Basics….……….…....3 Key Leader………………………....…….4 Kiwanis…………….………………………5 The Eliminate Project…………..……6 Star These Dates….…………….……..7 Monthly S.T.A.R. Points…………...8 This Month’s S.T.A.R. Award….…9 Shining Stars…………………….…….10 Fundraising Ideas………….…......…11 April DCM Minutes………...……...12 Contact Info…………………….....….16

Hello Division 38!

It’s been a little over a month since many of you have taken over your new positions as Key Club officers, and I hope that transition has been as smooth and seamless as possible. Even though the school year might be quickly drawing to a close, your Key Club duties are far from being over. In fact, many clubs are at their peak during the summer. Whether that’s participating in Relay For Life, holding a fundraiser for the Eliminate Project, or working the Kiwanis garden, I know that each of your clubs will find some way to better our community.

It was a great opportunity to meet many of you at the April DCM. However over the next couple of months, I hope to get to know even more of you through upcoming DCM’s and club visits. Another great upcoming bonding event for our division is Tacoma Rally (June 27th). Open to all members, this is similar to a “mini-DCON” that will feature a guest speaker, workshops, the coveted sprit stick, and of course plenty of spirited Key Clubbers from across the Puget Sound area. (Hidden phrase: Tacoma Rally). Though registration isn’t officially open yet, please start promoting this event to all your members!

Finally, for everyone taking AP or IB exams these next two weeks, I hope you all do your very best. Good luck!

In Love and Service,

Kevin Zhang

A.G. West Black Hills ~ Capital ~ North Thurston ~ Olympia ~ River Ridge ~ Shelton ~ Timberline ~ Tumwater

HELLO FROM YOUR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR!

Kevin Zhang Division 38 Lieutenant Governor Pacific Northwest District Key Club International

Key Club: The Basics International:

President Vice President

11 Trustees

District:

Governor Secretary Treasurer

Editor Appointed Positions

Division:

Lieutenant Governor Appointed Positions

Club:

President Vice President

Secretary Treasurer

Bulletin Editor Appointed Positions

Motto: Caring- Our Way of Life Pledge: 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. Colors: Blue, White, and Gold

Mascot: Mortimer the Moose Motto: Proud N’ Willing to Serve Locations: Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Northern California, Western Canada, and the Pan-handle of Idaho

Mascot: The Star Colors: Black and Gold Schools: A.G. West Black Hills, Capital, North Thurston, Olympia, River Ridge, Shelton, Timberline, and Tumwater High School

Create your school’s own unique Key Club mascot, cheer, and colors to receive 100 S.T.A.R. points!

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What is Key Leader?

Key Leader is a weekend experiential leadership program for today's young leaders. This life-changing event focuses on service leadership as the first, most meaningful leadership-development experience. A Key Leader will learn the most important lesson of

leadership—it comes from helping others succeed.

Participants begin by attending a Key Leader conference, which is a weekend retreat. Large and small group workshops, discussions and team-building activities take place over the course of the weekend. Students have opportunities to learn leadership skills that will help them to change their schools, communities, and world for the better. While exploring leadership in a whole new way, participants will make amazing new friends and have experiences they will never forget. Positive, ongoing interaction with other Key Leader graduates offers continuing reinforcement, encouragement and growth of leadership skills.

2013 Weekend Event:

Camp Crestview (Corbett, Oregon): October 18- 20, 2013

Register Online Today: www.key-leader.org

Founded in 1915, Kiwanians around the globe have one common goal:

To serve the children of the world. Kiwanis advocates this vision every

day by providing opportunities to serve for every member of a

community through Service Leadership Programs. Through these

opportunities, youth and young adults around the world become

competent, capable and compassionate leaders.

Key Clubs could not possibly operate without the help of their

sponsoring Kiwanis Club. Therefore, it is not only vital to establish

communication with your sponsoring Kiwanis Club, but it is equally as

important to maintain a strong relationship with that particular club.

What Kiwanis Clubs are in Division 38?

Olympia- Meetings on Mondays @ Tug Boat’s Annie’s starting at noon

North Thurston- Meetings on Tuesdays @ Hawks Prairie Inn starting at noon

Shelton- Meetings on Tuesdays @ Xinh’s Restaurant starting at noon

Kristmas Town- Meetings on Wednesdays @ Pine Tree Restaurant starting at 7am

Pioneer- Meetings on Wednesdays @ Spencer Lake Resort starting at 7am

Hood Canal- Meetings on Thursdays @ Hoodsport Library starting at 7am

Tumwater- Meetings on Thursdays @ Nickelbys Restaurant starting at 7am

What is the ELIMINATE Project?

The Eliminate Project is a joint project with Kiwanis and UNICEF to internationally terminate MNT.

What is MNT?

MNT is caused when tetanus spores, found in soil everywhere, come into contact with open cuts during childbirth. The disease strikes the poorest of the poor, the geographically hard to reach and those without health care.

Who suffers from MNT?

In 30 countries around the world, maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) can quickly turn the joy of childbirth into tragedy. MNT kills one baby every nine minutes. Its effects are excruciating– tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme sensitivity to light and touch. There is little hope of survival. And tetanus kills mothers too.

However… There is Hope!

Just $1.80 is able to save a mother and her newborn’s

life! See page 11 for ways to fundraise. Do you part!

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THE ELIMINATE PROJECT

Encourage your members to come!

Star These Dates! May Divisional Council Meeting

When: Saturday, April 13th

Time: 10:00- 11:30

Where: Olympia Timberland Regional Library Meeting Room

(500 College Street SE, Lacey, WA 98503)

Tacoma Rally

When: Thursday, June 27th

Time: 9:00- 5:00

Where: Wilson High School

(1202 N Orchard St, Tacoma, WA 98406)

Why: A “mini-DCON” with Key Clubbers all across the Puget Sound region (From Olympia to Seattle and everywhere in between!

~Link to online registration will be emailed out soon~

Monthly S.T.A.R. Points

How Do I get S.T.A.R. Points?

S- Send me monthly club dates by filling out the form (bit.ly/Div38ClubUpdate)

T- Text/email me answers to the monthly riddle and/or hidden word/phrase

found in each newsletter

A- Attend DCM’s, Rallies, Committee Meetings, Etc…

R- Respond to emails, newsletters, surveys, and anything else I send out

How many points do I get for each S.T.A.R. Task?

S- 40 points for each monthly update filled out by the president. 10 additional

points for emailing me pictures of your “club in action”.

T- 5 points per person (officer or member) for each riddle guess (doesn’t matter

whether it’s right or wrong). Additional 5 points for finding the hidden

word/phrase. Email/text your answers to me.

A- 5 points for each officer (3 points for each member) that attends a DCM,

rally, Committee meeting, etc…

R- 5 points per person that responds to my emails, newsletters, surveys, and

anything else I send out. (10 points to the first person that responds)

*Look out for Monthly Bonus Points*

Bonus Points for the Month of May- Send me a list of dates for your club’s remaining meetings so

I can plan to make a club visit. (25 points)

What’s in it for my club?

Each month, the club with the most points from the previous month will be

awarded a certificate and a “star trophy”. The club with the most “star trophies”

at the end of the Key Club year will get to sit at the front of our division at DCON.

Earn your first 5 points by answering this month’s riddle

Give me food, and I will live; give me water, and I will die. What am I?

*Text/Email me your guess for 5 points*

This Month’s S.T.A.R. Award Goes To…

Capital High School

Congratulations to Capital High School for winning April’s S.T.A.R. Award. Not only were they the first school to turn in all their officer contact info, but they also were the first to complete their monthly club update and the ELIMINATE Project survey.

This past month, they also participated in the Downtown clean up and recently helped out at the Westside Garden for Kiwanis One Day. Communication between the Lieutenant Governor and club has been stellar! Great job CHS and keep up the great work!

Club # of Awards A.G. West Black

Hills 0

Capital 1

North Thurston 0

Olympia 0

River Ridge 0

Shelton 0

Timberline 0

Tumwater 0

Did you club not win this month? Don’t give

up! At the beginning of each month, the

points are reset to zero and everyone once

again has an equal opportunity to win an

award. Remember, the club with the most

number of awards (see left) by DCON 2014 will

have first choice of seats within our division.

Keep working hard and who knows, next

month’s S.T.A.R. award might just be yours!

Shining Stars!

In addition to the monthly S.T.A.R. Award, the following clubs also stood out from the rest!

Olympia and Timberline

This last past Saturday (May 4th), both the Olympia High School Key Club and the Timberline High School Key Club participated in Kiwanis One Day. They helped the Olympia Kiwanis Club at the Capital Campus Garden to weed and plant a variety of organic vegetables. Come this fall, all the vegetables will be donated to the local Thurston County food bank. Not only did the two clubs work together to better the community, they also got to interact with their sponsoring Kiwanians. But the work isn’t done yet. Throughout the summer, clubs will have the opportunity to help continue weed, maintain, and eventually harvest all the crops. Contact either Don Leaf ([email protected]) or Derek Valley ([email protected]) to see how your club can participate!

Fundraising Ideas

Restaurant Take Over

Many local restaurants are willing to donate to your cause. Ask the owner

if their willing to give a certain percent of their day’s profit to your charity.

Many fro-yo shops (such as Limeberry) can donate 20% of a night’s profit in exchange for helping them publicize

their store.

Penny Drive

With the help of the school’s ASB, set up four different canisters (one for

each grade). Then, ask each student to go home and find all their spare

change. The next day, have everyone bring back the collected money and

see which grade raised the most.

Bake Sell

Gather the club together to bake a variety of cookies, cupcakes, and other treats. Then, have your club sell the goodies to the general public for a

profit.

April DCM Minutes 4/13/13 @ Lacey Timberland Library from 10:09- 11:25

Meeting was called to order by Lieutenant Governor Kevin Zhang at 10:09

Attendance

o Capital High School

Brittany Wu: Co-president

Tran Pham: Co- president

o Olympia High School

Briana Cruz: President

Mara Brown: Secretary

Varshi Bachu: Member

Sydney Pham: Member

o Timberline High School

Payten Goodwin: Secretary

Kathy Bui: Secretary

Mason Hayner: Public Relations

o Special Guest: Linsie Michaels (Immediate Past Lt.G. of Division 38)

Ice Breaker- The Animal Game

DCON Recap

o Positives

Meet and Greet

Good workshops

Free cookies

Spirit battles

o What we need to work on

Spirit Gear

o Next year it will be at the Seattle Sheraton Hotel/Convention Center

from April 4th-6th

ICON: July 1st- 8th

o Washington DC

o I’ve emailed out the starter packet; let me know if you didn’t get it

o Total Cost: $1,350

$700 is due on April 25th, rest is due on May 25th

Ask sponsoring Kiwanis Club, local business, etc…

Tacoma Rally

o Late June (More info to come)

o “Mini-DCON” with opening/closing session, officer training,

workshops, etc…

Officer Training

o Packets with officer duties were handed out

Presidents: Run meetings but don’t boss other people around.

Make sure to fill out the Monthly Club Update Form

bit.ly/Div38ClubUpdate (Due on the last day of each month)

Vice President: Assist your president and run meetings that

your president can’t attend

Secretaries: Take minutes at your meeting. Also fill out

Monthly Secretary Reports; Kevin will email that out (due on

the 5th of each month)

Treasures: Depends on school; some club’s advisors will

handle the money. Keep track of club’s budget.

Bulletin Editor: Send out monthly newsletters (follow graphic

standards which are found on www.keyclub.org)

Public Relations: Not an officially recognized Key Club

position. However, your main job is to advertise and increase

membership.

Club Updates

o Timberline (Payten Goodwin, Kathy Bui, and Mason Hayner)

Capitol Garden

Highway Clean Up

Adult Easter Egg Hunt

o Olympia (Briana Cruz, Mara Brown, Varshi Bachu, and Sydney

Pham)

Relay for Life

REI friends of Capital Forest

Crop Walk

Westside Kiwanis Garden

o Capital (Tran Pham and Brittany Wu)

Westside Kiwanis Garden

Relay for Life

Downtown Clean Up

Divisional Secretary Elections

o Payten Goodwin, Secretary of THS Key Club motioned to nominate

Sydney Pham for the position of Divisional Secretary

o Briana Cruz, incoming President of OHS Key Club seconded the

nomination

o Floor was opened for discussion

o No discussion; Floor was closed

o Sydney Pham was unanimously elected as Divisional Secretary via

verbal vote

Divisional mascot/ colors

o Current: Star/ gold and black

o Might change; talk to your club members that went to DCON

Contact Information

o Good job to Capital, River Ridge, and Timberline

However I still need everyone’s mailing/home address

o Early Bird is due today for 50 points

o Rest is due on April 20th

o One email from the president with everyone’s info

S.T.A.R. Points

o Send me monthly club updates (40 points + 10 points for pics)

o Text/email me answers to the monthly riddle/hidden phrase (5 for

riddle; 5 for hidden word/phrase)

o Attend DCM’s, Rallies, Committee Meetings (5 per officer, 2 per

member)

o Respond to emails, newsletters, surveys, etc… (5 points; 10 to the

first)

o Good job to Capital (60 points)

RR and Timberline (50 points)

Olympia (20 points)

o Still plenty of time (Final points are counted at the end of the

month)

Club planning/goal setting time

o Timberline (Payten Goodwin, Kathy Bui, and Mason Hayner)

Visit Komachin Middle School

Put up posters around campus

o Capital (Tran Pham and Brittany Wu)

Improve communication with Kiwanis Club

Participate in Kiwanis One Day

o Olympia (Briana Cruz, Mara Brown, Varshi Bachu, and Sydney

Pham)

Set up a division website

Visit the middle schools

Kevin needs to visit each club before the end of the year; let me know

when’s a good time to come by

Does your club follow the Key Club year or the school year?

o Capital and Timberline follow the Key Club Year

o Olympia follows the school year

Future DCM’s

o Consistent date (i.e. 3rd Saturday of each month)

o Move DCM’s outside over the summer (Picnic)

o Clubs can each host a DCM

Divisional Project

o Food bank

o Tran suggested ODFL (One Dollar For Life)

Divisional Bonding Events

o Movie night, Christmas Party, Ice Skating

Kevin will email out May’s DCM date

Join our Divisional Facebook group (www.bit.ly/DIV38FB)

o Add Kevin on Facebook so he can add you to your respective

officer group page

Any questions?

o Tran asked if seniors can still attend ICON next year; answer is yes

Ice Breaker- “I like people who like…”

Meeting adjourned by Kevin Zhang at 11:25 am

Contact Information

Executive Board

Trang Tran

District Governor

[email protected]

Hakikat Bains

District Secretary

[email protected]

Eric Grewal

District Treasurer

[email protected]

Sara Thomas

District Editor

[email protected]

Denny Lim

Convention Chair

[email protected]

Administrators

John Jay

District Administrator

[email protected]

Tom Saunders

Assistant District Administrator

[email protected]

Division 38

On Right: Jon Halvorson (Olympia Kiwanis President)

Kevin Zhang

Lieutenant Governor

[email protected]

Cell: (360) 250-3999

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Dick Rust

Area Administrator

[email protected]

Don Sattelberg

Kiwanis Lieutenant Governor

[email protected]

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