- 1 - REGION 2 DIVISION 21 VOLUME I | ISSUE II | JULY 2011 The Hip Life. D21 Hungry Hungry HIPPOS Go on, ask us how we feel! ’Cause we feel good, oh we feel so good… Continues on page 6 What’s hot this month? ICON 2011 “Hot Spot, Cool Times” PHOENIX, AZ. JUNE 29 – JULY 3. When six Hippos journeyed from San Diego to learn about Key Club on an international level, one can only guess how much they have learned from their experiences. Five days of workshops and socializing have left these six craving for the chance to visit ICON again next year. So what exactly do you do at ICON? And how does ICON compare to DCON? Well the hippo-razzi have gathered the information that answers all these questions. Exclusive interviews and personal accounts are waiting for you in this exciting issue of The Hip Life! 1
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REGION 2 DIVISION 21 VOLUME I | ISSUE II | JULY 2011
The Hip Life.
D21 Hungry
Hungry
HIPPOS Go on, ask us how we feel!
’Cause we feel good, oh we feel so good…
Continues on page 6
What’s hot this
month?
ICON 2011 “Hot Spot, Cool Times”
PHOENIX, AZ. JUNE 29 – JULY 3.
When six Hippos journeyed
from San Diego to learn about Key
Club on an international level, one
can only guess how much they have
learned from their experiences. Five
days of workshops and socializing
have left these six craving for the
chance to visit ICON again next year.
So what exactly do you do at
ICON? And how does ICON
compare to DCON? Well the
hippo-razzi have gathered
the information that answers
all these questions. Exclusive
interviews and personal
accounts are waiting for you
in this exciting issue of The Hip
Life!
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CONTENTS!
Cover 1
Contents 2
Ask the Hippos 3
A Word from our LTG 4
Past Events 5-6
Featured Event 7
Upcoming Events 8
DCM/Bonfire 9
From the Editor‘s Desk 10
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ASK THE HIPPOS Every month, we try to bring a little humor to the newsletter by asking hippos
how they feel about a subject. This month we asked:
What’s your best Hippo-related pick up line?
Boy, did you say you‘re not
looking for love? Because
you‘re a HIPPO-crite! —Demitra Hoang
Mira Mesa (11)
Are you from D21?
No?
That‘s okay, you don‘t have to
be 21 to get with me. —Ziv Weizman
University City (11)
Hey, are you from D21?
Cause your HIPS make me
say OH. —Vivian Vuong
Scripps Ranch (11)
Hey you. Are you a
hippo freak?
Cause you just make
me WEAK. —Kenny Hoang
Mira Mesa (11)
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In an effort to promote Mr. Key Club Pageant, next month, we’re asking YOU:
If you were Mr./Mrs. Key Club, what would you do FIRST?
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A WORD FROM OUR LTG! And now…
Amanda
Hey Hippos!
Can you believe its already July? I don't know about you, but my summer
sure is flying by. On the Key Club calendar we have just finished the first
quarter, meaning 1/4th of my term is already over. D: With that in mind, I
plan to make the most of my term and my last year of Key Club, and I
hope you will all do the same.
I am going to say it again: Stay active this summer! Use this extra time to
your advantage, and if you are an officer, don't let you club die in the next
two months! The June MRF was a little disappointing. Were there really four
clubs that did nothing in June? Come on, I know you Hippos can do WAY
better than that. When I became Lieutenant Governor, I pledged a year of
my life serving the Division 21 Hippos to the absolute best of my ability. In
return I ask that you don't forget about Key Club this summer. Go get to
know your local Kiwanis and help out your community. Even talk to one of
our members who just came back from International Convention!
Lastly, remember that I am here to serve you (not the other way around.)
So if you have question, need advice to help your club, or just want to talk
to someone, give me a call, text, or email. Have a super-spectacular,
extra-magical, hippotastic service-filled summer.
Amanda Sani Division 21 LTG
2011-2012
LTG's Monthly Challenge: Go to a service project... then write me an email and tell me about it :D
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“ DIVISIONAL BANQUET • FEEDING AMERICA • JULY 4TH
PARADE • MOVIES IN THE PARK • RED CROSS BLOOD WALK
PAST EVENTS
” We learned that with teamwork we can
honestly achieve anything. I mean look! We
repackaged, sorting, and re-labeled 3,000
cereal boxes in three hours. -Sally Nguyen
KINGS GARDEN, JUNE 24.
Division Banquet “A Winter Wonderland”
The scene: classy gentlemen and dressed up ladies
file into King‘s Garden on the night of June 24. You got to
dance and you got to eat—all for just $15-$17! Less than a
month ago, hippos from all over the division gathered as
one to celebrate a year of service and dedication. The
event commemorated Donald Quach‘s yearlong term as
Lieutenant Governor and officially introduced his
successor—
Amanda Sani. Thanks to Amanda and her team of
Key Club leaders, members were entertained with
talent shows, dancing, and food. Decorations and
the DJ were also provided. The highlight of the night
was the comedic performance performed by the
males of Division 21.
Feeding America MIRA MESA, JULY 2. Sally Nguyen: ―Feeding America [was] an event
where volunteers helped the Feeding America
Organization organize food sent in by generous donors
to send to those less fortunate.
When Scripps Ranch Key Club went to volunteer, we
reorganized 3,000 cereal boxes in a span of three
hours. Our Hippos were hard at work!‖
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DIVISIONAL BANQUET • FEEDING AMERICA • JULY 4TH
PARADE • MOVIES IN THE PARK • RED CROSS BLOOD WALK “ ”
I was very pleased with how the float
turned out. [The July 4 parade] was a
successful event! I loved hearing the little
kids yell and point out the hippo.
-Kim Luu
PAST EVENTS
MIRA MESA, JULY 4. One week designing. 40 people serving. Kim Luu,
(Scripps, junior) and other helpful Key Clubbers helped
create the Division 21 float, which cruised alongside
other local organizations during Mira Mesa‘s annual
Fourth of July Parade. The hippos marched with the new
banner. Michael Tran (Mira Mesa, senior), Jihui (Mira
Mesa, senior) and Kyle Langit (Mira Mesa, senior) sat on
the float waving the keys of Key Club.
Spreading the word of Key Club to the rest of the
community, the D21 hippos, with their enthusiasm and
smiles, managed to grasp the attention of little kids, and
provided hope for the future of Key Club.
July 4th Parade
Movies in the Park CLAIREMONT, JULY 9.
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Megamind was a pretty good movie. A rock-climbing event would
make a great fundraiser.
-Josh Joo
Along with the chance to watch
a free movie, games and food were also
available for those who volunteered at
the Tierrasanta Rec Center. ―Rock
climbing was fun!‖ Edward To exclaims.
Red Cross Blood Walk SEAPORT VILLAGE, JULY 10.
To fundraise for those in need of blood transfusions, 12 members
from Scripps Ranch Key Clubwalked a 5k. This event was planned ―to raise
awareness [in encouraging] others to donate blood to possibly save the
lives of many‖ (Sally Nguyen). Members were astounded at the amount of
blood donors willing give help other people another chance at life.
Says Josh Joo (Serra High
School, junior), event organizer:
―Nothing gets me more fired up
than free food and a free
movie.‖
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What’s hot THIS month? Cover story
On Monday, June 29, CNH Key
Clubbers and others from around the world
arrived at the J.W. Marriott Desert Ridge
Resort. ―The journey up was fun, but I wish
that we could‘ve gotten there earlier than
we did,‖ Michael Acasio (Scripps Ranch,
senior) says.
On Tuesday, Key Clubbers took a
bus ride to the Grand Canyon, where they
hiked and mingled some more with others
(photo 1). Going to the pool to ―beat the
heat…became a part of our daily routine,
usually going twice a day.‖ (Michael).
Wednesday was filled with more socializing
(photos 2, 3). ―You can't help but just stir up
conversation, Andrew Tran (Patrick Henry,
senior) says, ―There‘s less people at ICON
than DCON, so you seem to see the same
people more often.‖
On Thursday, Key Clubbers dressed
in business attire and attended the Opening
Session. Later, they walked for Project
Eliminate. Project Eliminate is a
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program designed to raise money for
exterminating maternal and neonatal
tetanus (MNT). Tetanus is a condition in
which your body has random muscle
spasms in the jaw and other areas.
The service fair and workshops
were held on Friday. ―It was interesting
since a lot of people had really different
ideas,‖ Jihui Jin recalls.
In the House of Delegates on
Saturday, Key Clubbers chose the new
International President, as well as other
International officers. Workshops were also
available, and another dance was held as
well.
―Saying goodbye was really hard,
because the buses left early with all the
SoCal kids and it was hard to see people
who were now your family leave after just
one week of being with them,‖ Michael
says. But CNH was ―really spirited… and we
adopted kids from other districts
because they knew we are the fun
district.‖ Says Josh Kohlbecker (Mira
Mesa, senior), ―ICON was really fun, I
honestly do recommend it to anyone
who plans to go for higher positions
than school roles, like LTG or even
district! It's way more open than DCON
and you can have a lot of more fun.‖
Want to participate in next
year‘s ICON? Or do you simply want
more information? Contact any of the
six Hippos that represented this year!
Next year‘s International Convention
will be held in Florida, from July 4 to July
8. Keep an eye out! Way to represent,
D21!
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UPCOMING EVENTS Mark your calendars, guys! We still have a lot