the buzz: december 2013
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PNW Division 21 Key Club December NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
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How will you make an
impact on your
community this holiday
season?
The spirit of giving and
service is all around us. Food
drives, coin drives, toy drives,
and the many other charitable
causes around us have made
this time of the year focused on
not only our relationships, but
also on our contributions to the
people in our community.
Hopefully your dues are out
of the way by now! If not,
please contact me
immediately. After all of that, it’s
time to focus on the future. The
Call To Convention has been
released and our Lieutenant
Governor Elections are next
month! Other things to think
about are how you will keep the
momentum going after the
break and for the rest of the year.
Service is at its peak this time of
the year, but service should
never stop, no matter how many
active members you have.
Remember, Division 21’s
newsletter is for the division. Help
out by contributing stories and
pictures form your events and
project! Show us what your club
as done and ask for support from
your fellow hive-mates.
Showcase your work in the
community and spread your
ideas! All you have to do is email
me!
I hope you have an amazing
year and stay KEYnected!
DIvision 21’s goals this year are to have all 13 clubs in their area have active status,
expand membership in the division, fundraise and increase awareness of Key Club
International and the Pacific Northwest District’s goals and projects, and have extensive
communication between all clubs regardless of distance.
However, our biggest goals are those stated by Key Club International:
To provide service, build character, and develop leadership.
Dece
mber
ISSUE 9
It’s the season for giving!
In this issue:
Greetings
Who Are We?
A Word from the Board
Divisional News
For Officers
DCON 2014
ELIMINATE
KCCP
November DCM Recap
December DCM
LtG Elections
Eliminate Merchandise
Upcoming Events
Contact Information
Division 21
Pacific Northwest District
Check out the new PNW Key
Club website!
http://pnwkeyclub.weebly.co
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Photo by Victor Mach
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Who are we? Division 21 Bumblebees!
About Us:
13 schools:
Arlington
Edmonds-Woodway
Glacier Peak
Henry M. Jackson
Kamiak
Lake Stevens
Lynnwood
Mariner
Meadowdale
Monroe
Mountlake Terrace
Snohomish
Stanwood
Our mascot:
The Bumblebee!
Our colors:
Yellow
and
Black
Key Club International
Pacific Northwest District
Division 21
Your school’s club!
A Word from the Board
Hi, Bumblebees! Thank you for those of you who came to the last
DCM! The project went really well with active participation and
cooperation of lovely Bumblebees. Guess what’s coming! DCON
registration and LTG election! DCON registration packet is out, and
if you want to run for the LTG, you should contact our current LTG,
Chester Pham. Also, make sure your club checks the DCON award
list. There are numerous awards that you can apply for, so the
executive board should work together to start working on some
awards. Secretaries, as always, please make sure that you’re
turning in the monthly report. Also, keep track of the hours of the
members, so you can send notices to inactive members and
encourage them to participate more. If your club is having officer
election soon, the secretary should check whether the candidates
have enough hours or not, and the officers should check that
they’re truly dedicated and active. To do this, registration packet
for the candidates would be a good idea. If you have any good
idea for community service project, DCM’s, or any other Key Club
activities, please let other Bumblebees know! Also, please don’t
hesitate to ask any questions. Happy Holiday, Bumblebees! :)
Selina Nguyen
Divisional Executive Assistant
Jinha Park
Divisional Secretary
Hey Key Clubbers! I hope all of you are getting into the holiday
spirit now that December has rolled in! It was a pleasure to bond
with those of you who went to the November DCM! I loved being
able to do something for other kids, in other parts of the world,
with people who truly want to make a difference in their
communities! It was a very fun DCM, like always! Bee sure to
come to the December DCM this month for more service & fun!
Also, DCON 2014 Registration has been released! I REPEAT,
DCON 2014 Registration has been released! I'm so excited for
DCON 2014 this year! I encourage everyone to attend! It's an
unforgettable experience! In addition, next month, the
Lynnwood High School Key Club is hosting a Benefit Rummage
Sale for Clothes For Kids on January 18, 2014 from 10am - 4pm!
My club and I would love it if any one of you could donate to
the Rummage Sale or if you're interested, help out before or at
the actual event! Please contact me as soon as possible if you
are interested in helping with the Benefit Rummage Sale! All
Division 21 members are welcome, anything helps! I hope to
speak with all of you soon! Remember to dress warm this season
& continue to find ways to serve those in your communities!
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
Victor Mach
Divisional Editor/Webmaster
Hey guys! If you’re not yet dead from hypothermia imposed
on by the recent weather, and you happen to be reading
this, then I have news for you: it’s only going to get colder!
That’s right you guys, having me act as a very impromptu
weatherman, this record-breaking cold is going down in the
books as the coldest year we’ve witnessed ever coming in
from the past decades! Thank global warming for this
phenomenon! Anyways, while you guys struggle to fight for
survival, I would like to announce that the DCM will be on
the 21st, so come and bring your Christmas joy! As well, Key
Club Lieutenant Elections are coming up NEXT month!
Don’t be afraid as trying something new won’t kill you,
whether you win or lose! So step up to that leadership
position and be a compassionate leader that will bring
about happiness, or be that tyrannical punk that imposes
despair (your choice). Happy Holidays (which is a really
catchy carol by the way)!
Photos by Jinha Park
Divisional Update
DCON 2014! DCON is around the corner!
Make sure to check out the
DCON 2014 page! Plan ahead
and take as many members as
possible to the biggest PNW
event of the year! As we get
closer to the date, more
information about the divisional
spirit package will be released.
Divisional Shirts Hopefully, the divisional shirts
will be available to order soon!
However, we could use a few
more designs for the back of
the shirt. If you have a design
or design idea, just let me
know!
Trick-Or-Treat for
UNICEF A huge thanks to all of the
clubs that participated! All
proceeds went to The
Eliminate Project! Make sure
the money is sent before you
leave for break this year! How
much did your club raise? Let
me know!
Meadowdale- Around $200!
Jackson- Around $80
Lynnwood- Around $60
Put the Spotlight on Your Club! Have a service project or club event you want to share? Need
support for an upcoming project? Let me know and have your club
featured in the newsletter! Pictures, pages, stories, paragraphs,
anything will work!
December Service Ideas!
Resources The PNW District Resource File
for the 2013-2014 year is here!
Please download it and look
through the files! There is so
much information in there that
will help you run your club,
fundraise, and serve!
Zipped:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lfu
8m0gj9tmz3rp/PNW%20KC%20R
esources%202013-2014.zip
Unzipped:
https://www.dropbox.com/hom
e/PNW%20KC%20Resources%20
2013-2014
Start a drive! Food drive, toy drive, coat
drive, blanket drive, etc. With cold
weather coming, it is time for us to help
others in our community through this cold
season.
Make Christmas cards for kids in hospitals.
Some kids won’t be able to spend
Christmas at home with their families, so
send them a thoughtful card to make their
day.
Make cards/send care packages to
soldiers. Show your appreciation for those
protecting our country by sending them
something for the holidays.
Presidents Presidents need to fill out this survey by
the 5th of every month to provide a
short update. This is to better
communication between the division
and clubs and help clubs. Vice
presidents are welcome to respond as
well!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1U56
tWejMTx9S-
SJXKWdkIXkeKXOn3C5MObUWjpE78HY/
viewform
Secretaries Remember to turn in your Secretary
Report by the 5th of every month! This is
required for your position. You can find
the form on the District Resource File or
by contacting me. Remember to follow
the directions on the form and send it to
me in addition to Hakikat, etc.
For Officers
DCON 2014
What’s Your Level in
Service?
I hope you answered “Over 9000!” But
anyways, the Call to Convention has
been released! They have been sent
to all officer and advisors. Please read
all of the details because there are
many changes this year. Feel free to
ask me any questions! This section on
DCON will be up for the remaining
issues of “The Buzz” and will be
updated each month to help you and
your club prepare! Read through all of
the sections and plan ahead! There
are club awards and contests to
apply for! Also, if you are interested in
running for a District Executive Position,
please let me know!
DCON Q&A
Have a question about
DCON?
Ask me and have your
questions in this box for the
next newsletter! This will help
all of our clubs prepare for
this huge event.
What Is DCON? DCON is a celebration of our amazing year of service. It is a time for all Key
Clubbers from across the district to come together to celebrate the long
hours of service, create memories, have the opportunity to learn something
new, and most of all, have fun! You will vote for the next District Executive
Board, prepare for the next year, and celebrate what you have
accomplished this year. Also, this year, we are honored to have special
guest Joseph Vincent perform!
The Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program, KCCP, in support of 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, will raise money and
awareness to fight and find the cure for children’s cancer.
The KCCP was founded by Past PNW Kiwanis Governor Frank Morehouse in 2010. His inspiration
was a young cancer patient named Penny. Morehouse worked at the hospital where Penny
stayed. Penny was diagnosed with a brain tumor and required surgery and radiation therapy.
Penny visited Morehouse during her hospital stays and talked about what was happening to her.
Sadly, Penny eventually lost her battle with cancer.
The KCCP is a long term project that will hopefully expand to a global program. Children’s
cancer affects many families. Thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and
with the help of research, their chances of surviving have more than tripled. KCCP hopes to be
a part of finding a cure.
“The Pacific Northwest is the beginning. The world is our goal.”
November DCM Recap
When was it? Saturday, November 23rd from 12:30 PM- 2:30 PM
Where was it? Lynnwood Fire Station
What happened at the DCM? Operation Christmas Child
Icebreakers and bonding
Info on upcoming events
LTG Interest Meeting
Food!
Who attended? Members and officers from all over the division!
What is Operation Christmas
Child? Operation Christmas Child is an
amazing service project. Created by
The Samaritan’s Purse, Operation
Christmas Child brings the joys of the
season to underprivileged kids all over
the world. This month, Division 21 Bees
did an amazing job of packing boxes
with toys and supplies to be sent.
December DCM
DCM Lynnwood Fire Station 14
18800 68th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98036
Date/Time: Saturday, December 21st
1:00 PM- 3:00 PM
AGENDA Service Project (Tentative): Creating
personal care kits for people in need
Information on DCON!
Meet others in the division and bond
Participate in ice breakers
Have Fun! Bring friends and food to share!
Join our
Facebook Group!
https://www.face
book.com/groups
/314677618666539
/#!/groups/31467
7618666539/?fref=
ts
Get Divisional
Updates!
Text @division21
to
206-557-6563!
Check out the
official
publication of
the PNW District
of Key Club,
the Espresso!
http://issuu.co
m/the_espresso
/docs/espresso
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Personal Care Kits
This month, the plan is to create personal care kits for
those in need within our community.
What to Bring:
Any personal care items! This could include soap,
toothpaste, toothbrushes, chapstick, razors, and even
clothing like gloves and socks! Just bring some items
that will really come in handy for anyone. If there are
any changes for the service project, you will all be
notified. Hope you can make it! This DCM will also
include more information about DCON!
Lieutenant Governor Election Rally!
Lieutenant Governor Election Rally
(Tentative) Lynnwood Library
19200 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, Washington 98036 Saturday,
January 11th
4:00 PM- 6:00 PM
It’s that time of the year again! It feels like I just started my term just a month ago. But,
once again, it’s time for Lieutenant Governor Elections! The
information above is extremely tentative. If you are
interested in the position, please let know. Anybody can
run! However, there can only be one candidate per club! If
you are interested in running, please let me know so I can
make sure to schedule it for when it will work best for
everyone! I will be available to answer any of your
questions.
Lieutenant Governor Elections already?! Yup! And that also means that elections for next year’s
club officers isn’t far away! That also means that we’re that
much closer to DCON 2014!
Lanyards $5
Tanks $15
T-Shirts $15
If you or your members are
interested, let me know before
November!
Like the PNW Eliminate Project
Page:
https://www.facebook.com/Pn
wEliminateProject?fref=ts
Eliminate Merchandise!
Upcoming Fundraisers!
Let It ELIMINATE Benefit Showcase! Saturday, December 14, 2013, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
(Right after the D26 Ice Skating Social)
Harambee- 316 S 3rd St, Renton, Washington 98057-2027
What's a better way to spend the holidays than going to a benefit showcase to
support the ELIMINATE Project! Performers include Kim Vallido, JRod Twins, and
Koncrete Movement!
Plus, a couple other talent audition-ers. Interested in performing? Submit an
online audition. More info here.
https://www.facebook.com/events/599612300076781/?context=create&ref_dash
board_filter=calendar
Pre-Order: $10 (https://www.eventbrite.com/event/9219143707) At the door: $12
If pre-ordering, PLEASE remember to print off your ticket and bring it on the day
of the event!
Ha-Vy Le
PNW Districts Projects Director
Division 26 Ice Skating Social (Anyone is welcome!)
Saturday, December 14, 2013, 1:30pm - 5:30pm 12620 164th AVE SE, Renton, Washington 98059
Hey Guys! Division 26 will be having their annual ice skating social fundraiser at
Sno-King Ice Arena (castle ice arena) at Renton on DEC. 14, 2013 (1:30-5:30)
Remember it is $10 per person for rental skates and to skate.
ALSO: SAY YOU ARE A KEY CLUBBER, when singing in and paying. Thank You!
Proceeds will go towards The Eliminate project! So invite all your friends!
https://www.facebook.com/events/1429933150552161/?ref_dashboard_filter=up
coming
Contact me for any questions!
In Dedication and Service,
Philip Nokeo
206-355-1984
Contact Information
Divisional Board
Lieutenant Governor
Chester Pham
Divisional Executive Assistant
Selina Nguyen
Divisional Secretary
Jinha Park [email protected]
Divisional Editor/Webmaster
Victor Mach
District Executives
District Governor
Trang Tran
District Secretary
Hakikat Bains
District Treasurer
Eric Grewal [email protected]
District Bulletin Editor Sara Thomas
Convention Chair
Denny Lim [email protected]
International Trustee
Roshni Chandwani
Chester Pham
PNW Division 21 Lieutenant Governor
Key Club International
(425) 314-0369
Ask not what your club can do for you,
ask what you can do for your club!
“The best way to find yourself is to
lose yourself in the service of others.”
― Mahatma Gandhi