Division 65 || March 2014 Newsletter

MARCH NEWSLETTER

| ALOHA | BEAVERTON | CENTURY |

| FOREST GROVE | GLENCOE |

| HILLSBORO | JESUIT |

| MILLER EC | SOUTHRIDGE | SUNSET |

| WESTVIEW |

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DISTRICT

DIVISION 65 VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 12

FRONT COVER

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFERRED CHARITIES/PRESIDENT&SECRETARY BULLETIN

MEET YOUR NEW LTG

HILLSBORO KIWANIS 60TH ANNIVERSARY

DIVISION65 INSTAGRAM

FEBRUARY DCM

IN THE PNW DISTRICT

ELIMINATE PROJECT

WEIXIAO PROJECT

NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY

MARCH OF DIMES

UPCOMING DCMS

DCON 2014

KEY CLUB 101: DIVING INTO SERVICE

DIVISION 65 CONTACT INFORMATION

CLOSING REMARKS

DISTRICT EXECUTIVE BOARD CONTACT INFORMATION

IMPORTANT DATES

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8-11

12-13

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18-19

20-21

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24-25

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Preferred Charities

REPORT IS HERE

Secretary President

SURVEY IS HERE

Late is

NEVER

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What was your favorite Key Club moment?

The very first key club moment was right after I had given my speech for freshmen representative- I

could not believe the amount of support and encouragement I received from my peers. Key Club has

helped shaped my confidence since day one! There is no way I would be where I am today without

the leaderships experience Key Club has given me. Also, how can I forget DCON 2012? As a freshman,

it was an overwhelming experience but I believe I attended that convention for the sole purpose of

coming back more motivated than ever. Every moment I recall from that convention further excites

me for DCON 2014!

Why did you join key club?

During a lousy lunch period freshmen year, I was lucky to overhear a senior mention a key club meet-

ing that would take place after school! I remember signing up for clubs such as PAWS, Hip-Hop, Model

United Nations, etc. but I did not feel the same type of energy from either of those clubs like I did

when I walked into my first Key Club meeting. Being able to witness so many students come together

for community service with the guidance of student officers that knew EXACTLY what they were doing

as leaders was an unforgettable moment for me. I fell in love quickly and I never really “had time” to

be a part of other clubs. Key Club was definitely the one for me. S/O to the 2012 key club officers that

truly helped bring out the best in me!

MEET YOUR 2014-15 LIUETENANT GOV.

TASMIA AHMED

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Why did you run for Lieutenant Governor?

I ran for Lieutenant Governor not only to enhance my

skills and contribute ideas but also to continue the leg-

acy of exceptional leadership that has been demon-

strated throughout our division! Division 65 is truly

made up of hard working, exceptional students that

know exactly why they love being a part of Key Club.

Being your Lieutenant Governor gives me the opportu-

nity to work close with our schools to communicate

and relay important information that can benefit one

another. Not only do I have the communication and

interactive skills but I have YOU to help me continue

our journey of making our division the best in our dis-

trict! We have the motivation, intellect, and SPIRIT to

change the world with our actions, one service pro-

ject at a time. There is no reason as to why I wouldn’t

accept the opportunity to serve as your LTG and give

back all that you have given me.

Any plans for our division?

Of course! My goal is to keep our division close, motivate each and every one of you, and to

keep the purpose of service close to our hearts. We can accomplish this and much more as long

as we enjoy ourselves in the process. During my term, I would like to introduce a points system for

each individual club to be able to see how they can improve and demonstrate what Key Club is

all about. This points system will help each club recognize how they could excel in their leader-

ship and participation skills. At the end of my term, I will award the club with the highest points a

well deserved party (because everyone loves parties!). I believe hard work should be recognized

because it motivates us to commit to our duties. I would also love for DCMs to be your clubs time

to shine! Share with us your accomplishments and how you were able to get there. We want to

hear it!

Facts About Me:

I love Indian and Thai food!

I am from Bangladesh

My best friend’s name is Tasnia

(no joke!)

I’ve always wanted to audition for Amer-ica’s Got Talent

Division 65; you inspire me every day! Cheers to a new year! Much love

HILLSBORO KIWANIS CELBRATES THEIR 60TH ANNIVERSARY

“Old friends and new, about 60 of us joined together at

Meriwether National Golf Course to celebrate 60 years of Kiwanis in Hillsboro. 5 Pacific Northwest District Governors attended: Calvin Clayton, Patrick Ewing and his wife Kristina, Frank Morehouse and his wife Beth, Incoming Governor Bob Munger and his wife Judy, and current Governor Pam Smith and her husband Greg. What a pleasure! So many people worked together. Treasurer Ruth Mendenhall greeted attendees at the registration table. Ron Powne led songs; Kas Kachmarek led the invocation. Mike Schmidt introduced past members Ken Reed and wife June, Bruce Hanna and wife Kathy. We enjoyed letter greetings from Int'l Pres. Gunter Gasser and from former Int'l Pres. Sylvester Neal. President-Elect Bill Meyer introduced PNW District guests and visitors. Thim Baker brought smiles to faces as he shared anecdotes from assorted service projects and fund raisers. Penny Walters brought humor to the evening with a sampling of puppets from her company, Penny's Puppets. Gov. Pam Smith, our guest speaker, and her husband Greg attended from Renton, WA. We are thankful for this special visit from our PNW leadership. We are definitely part of something bigger than ourselves. Susie Meyer, Gary Ellsworth, and Nicholas Nafez revealed answers to the "Things We May Not Have Mentioned" game which Mel Adams had made, enabling us to learn little-known facts about almost everyone present (We now know who plays tuba, who was a rabbit skinner, etc.). Everyone enjoyed browsing club history documents and photos

on the history display.” - Elizabeth Adams (Hillsboro Kiwanis President)

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FIND US ON INSTAGRAM!

Follow the Divisional Instagram for updates on

club/divisional happenings!

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FIND US ON INSTAGRAM!

Follow the Divisional Instagram for updates on

club/divisional happenings!

On the divisional instagram, you can

find the latest updates on divisional

events, event recaps, club projects/

fundraisers, and a whole lot of Key

Club fun!

Want to be featured on the instagram?

Just hashtag “#division65” and

“#pnwkeyclub” for your chance to be

featured!

innie-outtie/dcon attendee meeting

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innie-outtie/dcon attendee meeting

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meet the innies

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PNW? What’s happening outside of our Division?

Lieutenant Governors of 2014-2015!

Division AYN: Hannah Dew

Division AYS: Alex Culbert

Division 9: Jasmair Bains

Division 11/18 Canada: Pranav Arya

Division 13/15/17: Patricia Xie

Division 19/36: Stephen Lavoie

Division 18/20: Nicole Buell

Division 20i: Ria Bains

Division 21: Selina Nguyen

Division 22/24: Lillian Sam

Division 26: Kevin Ngo

Division 27: Josh Kim

Division 28: Jenna Liang

Division 30: Jaskirat Kaur

Division 32: Morgan Lucena

Division 33: Greg Park

Division 34: Ayane Kawaii

Division 35: Tyler Bosser

Division 38: Georgette Lugalia

Division 42OR: Marshall Ferre

Division 42WA: Brad Thielen

Division 44: Christina Chow

Division 45: Jocylin Binkier

Division 46: Autumn Solomon

Division 48: Brandon Webb

Division 50: Jayleen Leon

Division 54: Bailey Duran

Division 56: Patrick Old

Division 58: Allyson Weaver

Division 62: Tran Hoang

Division 64: Dorothy Wang

Division 65: Tasmia Ahmed

Division 66: Brian Le

Division 68: John Kendall

Division 70: Jimin Lee

Division 74: Daisy Marshall

Division 76: Andre DePlois

Division 80: Karla Bedolla

Division 82: Rochelle Banta

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Check out PNW DISTRICT HERE:

65th District Convention

April 4-6, 2014,

Washington State Convention Center

Are you ready for the 65th Annual District Convention! This year, PNW District is going all out. With a new venue, and a GREAT theme (Level Up in Service,) DCON 2014 will be an event you won’t want to miss out on! Learn what other Key Clubs are do-ing while meeting other Key Clubbers from all over the Pacific Northwest!

WINTER BOARD - District Board Meeting

HERE TAKE THE PNW DISTRICT COMMUNICATIONS SURVEY

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Check

out the

Eliminate

Project!

As of March. 1st

$80,779.40 USD

KIWANIS GOAL

110 Million USD

PNW KCI

GOAL

24,000 USD

Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) is a deadly dis-

ease that causes painful convulsions and ex-

treme sensitivity to light and touch for newly born

babies birthed in unsanitary conditions. This dis-

ease is contracted when a pregnant women

comes in contact with Tetanus spores from the

ground or from unclean tools used during the

birthing process. The slightest touch by an infants

mother will cause inconsolable pain and in less

than a week, the baby will die from Tetanus’

painful symptoms. In the course of a year, 60,000

babies will die from this easily preventable dis-

ease.

So far, with the help of UNICEF and Kiwanis, 34

countries have been vaccinated from MNT,

though it still remains a deadly threat in 25 coun-

tries. In order to ELIMINATE Maternal/Neonatal

Tetanus for good, more than 100 million mothers

and babies must be immunized, costing an esti-

mated $110 million USD. Our goal is to rid the

world of Maternal/Neonatal Tetanus by 2015.

With the help of the entire K-family, we will be

able to put an end to Tetanus related deaths.

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MARCH UPDATE:

Over $2,500 has been raised so

far, surpassing the initial $1,000

goal. Great work, WHSKey Club!

WESTVIEW EMPHASIS

With just a movement of 13 muscles, you

can make someone’s day. A smile is a

welcoming gesture. It is kind, warm, and

genuine. A smile uplifts our own mood

and others as well.

While the vast majority of those who

live in the developed world are treated

and lead normal lives, millions of children

and adults in developing countries suffer

from unrepaired clefts. Many are aban-

doned shortly after birth or kept hidden

away from society. Most find it difficult

to attend school, communicate easily,

find jobs or get married.

Cleft lip and palate is one of the most com-mon birth anomalies in the world.

Approximately 1 in every 700 babies is

born with a cleft in North America…

Clefts are a major problem in developing countries where there are still millions of children who are suf-fering with unrepaired clefts. The cleft’s causes are unknown. This congenital condition happens in the first three months of pregnancy when the sides of the lip and the roof of the mouth do not fuse to-gether as they should.

Children with cleft lips face a multitude of challenges:

-Feeding difficulty: unable to suck properly because roof of mouth is not formed completely. Food can easily come out of the nose.

-Ear infections and hearing loss: opening of roof of the mouth and lip causes decreased muscle func-tion, which can lead to delay in speech or abnor-mal speech.

-Dental problems: teeth may not erupt normally and orthodontic treatment is usually required.

-Cosmetic abnormality: the child may be treated as an outcast. No one should ever experience that.

Fortunately, cleft lip and palate is treatable through a series of surgeries and therapies.

…But in countries such as India and Peru, the

cleft occurs 1 in every 500 births.

weixiao (wei • shao): v. to smile

“Wei Xiao” means “smile” in Chinese.

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DONATIONS MADE AT PARTICIPATING

IHOP LOCATIONS HELPED BENEFIT :

MARCH 4TH, 2014

Since beginning its National Pancake Day

celebration in 2006, IHOP restaurants have raised

$13 million to support charities in the communities

in which they operate. On March 4, 2014, guests

from around the country will once again celebrate

National Pancake Day at IHOP restaurants and

enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes. In

return for the free pancakes, guests will be asked

to consider leaving a donation for Children's

Miracle Network Hospitals© or other designated

local charities.

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Why we walk

When you walk in March for Babies, you give

hope to the more than half a million babies born

too soon each year. The money you raise sup-

ports programs in your community that help

moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it

funds research to find answers to the problems

that threaten our babies. We’ve been walking

since 1970 and have raised an incredible $2 bil-

lion to benefit all babies.

MODA CENTER, PORTLAND, OR

9:00AM, SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 2014

What to expect

This year, more than 7 million people will join their

family, friends and colleagues in 900 communi-

ties across the nation. Our volunteers and staff

will encourage and support you in your efforts to

raise awareness and funds. No matter if this is

your first year or your 25th, you can expect the

event to be fun, compelling and rewarding.

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DISTRICT CONVENTION ATTENDEES

EVERYBODY IS INVITED who

when

where

March 15th, 1:30PM - 3:30PM

Southminster Presbyterian Church

12250 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, OR 97008 WHAT TO

BRING SCISSORS, PAPER, PAINT, ANYTHING YOU HAVE IN MIND FOR SPIRIT GEAR

DCON DIY DAY

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INCOMING & OUTGOING CLUB OFFICERS

DISTRICT CONVENTION ATTENDEES

EVERYBODY IS INVITED who

when

where

March 30th, 1:30PM - 3:30PM

Southminster Presbyterian Church

12250 SW Denney Rd, Beaverton, OR 97008 WHAT TO

BRING SPIRIT, SPIRIT GEAR, FOOD, A SMILE, LOVE, LAUGHS, A POSITIVE ATTITUDE

MARCH DCM / PREDCON

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What is DCON?

DCON is short for District Convention. Each year,

the Pacific Northwest District gathers to cele-

brate a year of service, elect the new executive

District Board, share and learn about new ser-

vice opportunities while immersed in a fun-filled

weekend with over 2000 Key Clubbers from all

over the Pacific Northwest District.

THIS IS OUR YEAR.

It is the 65th Annual Dis-

trict Convention and Di-

vision 65 needs to repre-

sent. Make sure you ap-

ply for as many awards

as possible and show off

your divisional spirit. DIVI-

SION 65 will win the Divi-

sional Spirit Award this

year. Let’s make it hap-

pen!

How to Register?

The call to Convention

can be found on the

PNW Key Club website.

The deadline to register

is February 14th. Please

contact your club presi-

dent if you would like to

attend DCON 2014.

Live Performance by

Joseph Vincent!

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WHO :

WHAT :

WHEN :

WHERE :

WHY :

PACIFIC NORTHWEST KEY CLUBBERS

The 65th Annual District Convention

April 4 - April 6, 2014

Washington State Convention Center

Meet Key Clubbers from all over the Pacific Northwest District, receive officer

training, get inspired, elect the executive District Board and so much more!

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KEY CLUB 101

Key Club is an interna-

tional student-led organi-

zation which provides its

members with opportuni-

ties to provide service,

build character and de-

velop leadership. We are caring and

competent servant

leaders transforming

communities world-

wide.

The core values

of Key Club Interna-

tional are leader-

ship, character

building, caring

and inclusiveness.

Caring–

Our Way

of Life

To develop initiative and leadership.

To provide experience in living and working to-gether.

To serve the school and community.

To cooperate with the school principal.

To prepare for useful citizenship.

To accept and promote the following ideals:

To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.

To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships.

To promote the adoption and application of higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship and social contacts.

To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizen-ship.

To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service and to build better communities.

To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase of righteousness, jus-tice, patriotism and good will.

I pledge, on my honor, to up-

hold 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

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Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba,

Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Ber-

muda, Canada, Cayman Islands, Co-

lombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Ecua-

dor, England, Germany, Guadeloupe,

Hungary, Italy, Jamaica, Malaysia,

Martinique, New Caledonia, New Zea-

land, Panama, Philippines. Singapore,

South Korea, St. Lucia. Taiwan, Thai-

land

Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Cai-

cos Islands

United States of America

Hey, Key Clubbers! How do

you feel?!

I feel good! Oh! I feel so

good! UH!

Double it up, UH! UH!

Triple it up, UH! UH! UH!

One long UH!

UHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

HHH!

Rapper-style, UH, UH, UH,

UH, UH

The Pacific Northwest District is comprised of over 12,000 Key Clubbers in over 300 clubs un-der 44 divisions from All over Washington, Ore-gon, Alaska, Western Canada, Northern Cali-

fornia and the Alaska Panhandle.

PNW Key Clubbers are

Proud ‘N’ Willing to serve!

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DIVISIONAL CONTACTS President: Miranda Leonard - [email protected]

Vice Pres: Katie Pope - [email protected]

Vice Pres: Savannah Ernst - [email protected]

Secretary: Rae Kuhlman - [email protected]

Treasurer: Alice Li - [email protected]

Editor: Kricia Ruano - kriciaruanoespinoza@yahoo,com

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President: David Choe - [email protected]

Vice Pres: Tia DeHarpport - [email protected]

Secretary: Elena Truong - [email protected]

Treasurer: Karen Nguyen - [email protected]

Editor: Josh Estes - [email protected]

BH

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President: Trevor Vandecoevering [email protected]

Vice Pres: Larkin Moss - [email protected]

Secretary: Shelby Turner - [email protected]

Treasurer: Allison Davis - [email protected]

Editor: Natalie Brandt - [email protected]

FG

HS

President: Jenny Ho - [email protected]

Vice Pres: Rina Alazas - [email protected]

Secretary: Hillary Le - [email protected]

Treasurer: Courtney Her - [email protected]

Editor: Nischal Mali - [email protected]

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President: Leena Sihapanya - [email protected]

Vice Pres: Mica Annis - [email protected]

Secretary: Jeremy Chu - [email protected]

Treasurer: Mackay Oakey - [email protected]

Editor: Jessica Debord - [email protected]

GH

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President: Marley Dizney Swanson -

[email protected]

Vice Pres: Christina Kim - [email protected]

Secretary: Briana Vega - [email protected]

Treasurer: Allie Knoch - [email protected]

HH

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President: Matthew Xu - [email protected]

Vice Pres: Caleb Bacos - [email protected]

Secretary: Marvah Gorlorwulu

- [email protected]

Treasurer: Chris Harrop - [email protected]

Editor: Marvah Gorlorwulu - [email protected]

JH

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President: Ik Hoon Jung - [email protected]

Vice Pres: Brandon Kirlin -

Secretary: Annie Cao - [email protected]

Treasurer: Evelyn Park - [email protected]

Editor: Christine Nguyen - Chris-

SR

HS

President: Natalie Valent - [email protected]

Vice Pres: Julia Tran - [email protected]

Secretary: Kaelan Patel - [email protected]

Secretary: Michelle Lo - [email protected]

Treasurer: Jennifer Lo - [email protected]

Editor: Maddie Leonard - [email protected]

SH

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President: Allison Zhou - [email protected]

Vice Pres: Tasmia Ahmed - [email protected]

Secretary: Richard Jiang - [email protected]

Treasurer: Cindy Chou - [email protected]

Editor: Carol Li - [email protected]

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Dear Division Sixty-Five Key Clubbers,

This year has been amazing, and I am so thankful to have been given such an incredible opportunity to

serve as your 2013-2014 Lieutenant Governor. I first new I wanted to serve as Lieutenant Governor when I

attended my first divisional event and saw Susie elected as LtG way back in January 2012. Today, I can’t

believe that I am writing my last divisional newsletter (giving me the feels as I write this.) Even though this is

my last newsletter as an LtG, I will still be around to serve the division to the best of my ability in the

upcoming Key Club year, when Tasmia takes over as the new LtG.

Looking back on my term, this has definitely been the most stressful, emotional, overwhelming, yet

rewarding and most cherished moments of my life so far. The friendships and bonds I’ve made with people

in our division are one’s I will never forget. Throughout my term I worked hard to strengthen the bonds

between the schools in the division; seeing how divisional attendance at events has increased over 3-fold

from years past, and legitimate friendships have been made between Key Clubbers from different schools,

I hope this reflects on my as a Lieutenant Governor to strengthen our division as a family.

Another goal of mine was to grow our division through active membership and participation. Mostly

through connections and pure luck, I’ve managed to get in contact with prospective Key Club members

at Liberty High School, Jesuit, Valley Catholic and ACMA. Though these schools have yet to be chartered, I

believe Tasmia will do an incredible job of getting these schools chartered during her term. Definitely, one

of the more emotional happenings of my term would have to be Liberty and their situation. The amount of

dedication and persistence I saw on their board was overwhelming. Through holding fundraisers, gaining

the support of their fellow peers, the girls of Liberty HS managed to spread the word of Key Club

throughout the school. Unfortunately, after a very heated and emotional meeting, the prospect of having

a Key Club was denied by the administrators. Even though they were denied, I believe these girls, with the

help of Tasmia will receive their club charter. Regardless of the outcome, the cooperation and

encouragement of the entire division is definitely a moment I’ll remember from my term.

I knew that running for Lieutenant Governor as a Sophomore was a long shot, having been quite

inexperienced as an officer and not being able to drive for a period of time, but I do believe my

accomplishments and hard work for the division overlooks that fact. As a Lieutenant Governor, I wanted to

upkeep our divisional traditions, but also start some new ones to continue on into the future. Things I

wanted to continue were events such as the Divisional Beach Clean up, the Potlucks/Movie nights. Some

things I wanted to add to our division were the summer carwashes, balloon fights, and DCM service

projects.

I am so proud of everything our schools and clubs have accomplished this year! Not only that, but I’ve

seen amazing leaders flourish throughout the year, from club officers, to dedicated Key Clubbers, making

a bigger difference in the world. This year has been such an incredible experience and I’ve grown and

learned so much not only about Key Club and the different ways to serve, but also about myself, and the

leader inside of me I never knew I had. I hope this year was as fulfilling to you all as it was to me. Thank you

so much for giving me the privilege of serving as this years Lieutenant Governor. Much love.

PS: Officers. Please be good to Tasmia, and help make her term as easy as you’ve made mine.

PPS: I’ll still be around in the next year (I’m only a junior!)

In caring & Service,

,

DIVISIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

CONTACT THE DISTRICT

EXECUTIVE BOARD

DISTRICT TREASURER

ERIC GREWAL

[email protected]

DISTRICT EDITOR

SARA THOMAS

[email protected]

DISTRICT GOVERNOR

TRANG TRAN

[email protected]

DISTRICT SECRETARY

HAKIKAT BAINS

[email protected]

CONVENTION CHAIR

DENNY LIM

[email protected]

INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE

ROSHNI CHANDWANI

[email protected]

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR

JOHN JAY

[email protected]

ASST. DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR

TOM SAUNDERS

[email protected]

KIWANIS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

DICK THURSTON

[email protected]

DIVISION 65 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

CHRISTON SENEKHAM

503 332 8576

[email protected]

IMPORTANT DATES March 10th - President Reports Due

March 15th - DCON DIY DAY

March 30th - DCM / DCON ATTENDEE MEETING

April 4th-6th - DCON

April 5th - Secretary Reports Due

April 26th - March of Dimes