Official Newsletter of Key Club Pacific Northwest District Division 38 Issue 3
June 2012
Greetings!
Hello Division 38! It’s almost time for late nights, sleeping until the afternoon, water balloon fights, days by the pool, no school, no homework…SUMMER! I know in all the excitement of vacation and summer fun it is easy to forget anything school related, including Key Club. However, the summer is a great opportunity to do some Key Clubbing! You have tons of extra time that you could(hidden word: sunshine) dedicate to helping those in your community and those in need. You can have a field day, have a lemonade stand to raise money, or hold a cancer walk. There are so many fun, fulfilling projects that are perfect for sunny, warm weather! This month’s newsletter is full of ideas you can use to keep both you and your club involved in Key Club throughout the summer! Also, don’t forget that Seattle Rally is this August on the 13th! It would be great to have each and every one of you there representing the GREAT DIVISION 38! I know it seems like it is a long ways away but please try your best to make it to this event; you won’t regret it! Anyways, I hope you all have a great last couple weeks of school and remember that if there is anything you need, anything at all, whether it’s a shoulder to cry on, some advice, or just someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to contact me anytime! In Caring Service,
Linsie Michaels
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In this issue: Greetings……………....2 Key Club Facts………..3 Key Dates…………..….4 Key Leader…………....5 Star Award…………….6 Club Spotlights………..7 District Projects/Sponsors..8 Fundraising…………9-10 Contact Info…………11
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Key Club Facts! International
President Vice President
11 trustees
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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, gold, and white Where is it? IN OVER 30 COUNTRIES!!
District Governor Secretary Treasurer
Committee Chairs Lieutenant Governors
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Mascot: Mortimer the Moose Motto: Proud N’ Willing to Serve Cheer: Hey Key Clubbers, how do you feel?! We feel good, oh we feel so good uh! Double it up! Uh uh! Triple it up! Uh uh uh! One long uh uuuh! Rapper style uh uh uh uh uh! Where? Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Northern California, Western Canada, Pan-handle of Idaho
Division Lieutenant Governors Appointed positions
Div. 3
8 Schools: A.G. West Black Hills HS, Capital HS, North Thurston HS, Olympia HS, River Ridge HS, Shelton HS, Timberline HS, Tumwater HS, WAVA Mascot: the star! Colors: Black and Gold
School Club President
Vice President Secretary Treasurer
Bulletin Editor Appointed Positions Your
Club
Want to show your spirit?! Make your own cheer to show off and stand out from the rest of the clubs in your division!
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Key Dates!
Where: Tumwater Historical Park (777 Simmons Lane SW, Tumwater, WA 98501)
It’s a picnic! I need one person to bring drinks and another to bring
snacks (chips, fruit, etc.)! The rest of you should bring a few dollars to help
pay for the pizzas!
SAVE THE DATES! DCMs: 3rd Saturday of the month Mt. Hood Key Leader: Oct. 5-7 Secretary Reports: 5th of each month DCON 2013: March 21-24, 2013 Seattle Rally: August 13th, 2012
June Divisional Council Meeting
When: Saturday, June 16th
Time: 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Seattle Ral ly! When: August 13, 2012
Time: 9:00 am-4:00pm
Where: Kent-Meridian High School (10020 SE 256th St. Kent, WA 98030)
This mini DCON is a great time to meet Key Clubbers from all over the Seattle Area! It is also an opportunity to receive officer training, take part in workshops, learn ways to improve your home club, make new friends, meet new people, and have fun!
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Theme: Fun, Sun, and Service!
What is Key Leader?
Key Leader is a weekend retreat where the main focus is on service leadership. Participants take part in workshops, discussions, and team-building activities to learn leadership skills that will allow them to help make a change in their community!
2012 Event Weekend!
Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp: October 5th-7th
Rhododendron, Oregon
Online Registration!! Register or find more information at www.key-leader.org
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Capital High School! Congratulations to CHS for their second Star Award in a row! You
guys are on a roll! This month, CHS won the Star
Award for their hard work in the Kiwanis Garden, great
communication between their members and myself, dedication
to their club, and DCM attendance! Good job Capital!
Keep up the great work!
June Riddle: Why is the letter A like a flower? Email or text me your answer for points!
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Club Spotl ights!
OlympIa High School OHS is doing an amazing job in their Relay for Life team! So far they have raised $1,830 and
have received another $1,025 in donations!
River Ridge High School River Ridge has been
helping Lacey Parks and Recreation with their
booth at the St. Martin’s Pavilion gym! They also helped pass out flyers in
the Lacey Grand Parade!
WAVA WAVA may be an online
school, but they are getting involved! They supported children’s cancer by doing a
fundraiser through Alex’s Lemonade Stand!
Timberl ine High School Timberline participated in the Hershey’s Track Meet
this month, which is one of Key Club International’s
sponsors!
Do you want your club to be featured in the Club Spotlight section?
Send me an email telling me what your club has been up to OR add me to your club’s Facebook group, so I can see what events
your club is participating in!
District Projects and Sponsors!
The Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program is our district’s official supported project! This program raises money to help fund
cancer research and supports the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s Cancer Program in Portland OR., Kiwanis
Children’s Cancer Program in Seattle WA. and the Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program in British Columbia and the
Yukon. Through this, we can help raise awareness of cancer and fight to find a cure!
Hershey’s Track and Field Games is Key Club’s new sponsor for this year! It is the largest youth sports program
in the United States and Canada! It’s an event that teaches kids that real victory is beating yourself, not
others; the real victory is doing what they thought wasn’t possible and having fun! You can volunteer at an event or
even host one in your community!
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Fundraising and Service Ideas
Community Garden! Plant and tend to a
community garden! Then donate all the grown food
to a local food bank!
Park Clean-Up! Help keep your local parks looking great by getting a group of Key Clubbers to help pick up trash or plant new flowers at a nearby
park!
Cancer Walk! Show your support for
cancer by hosting a cancer walk at your school or forming a team for an
already existing cancer walk like Relay for Life!
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More Fundraising and Service…
Car Wash! Host a car wash to raise money to donate to a cause of your choice!
Field Day! Hold a field day like Hersey’s Track and Field Games at a local school or park to help
kids stay active over the summer and to teach them
teamwork skills!
Kid’s Camp! Volunteer at a camp for
kids! It is a great opportunity to work with
kids in arts and crafts and to help kids be active during the summer!
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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] Cole Hickman 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]
www.keyclub.org 3636 WOODVIEW TRACE INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46268 USA 317-875-8755 • US AND CANADA: 800-KIWANIS 11