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Volume 4, Issue 6 by Jeanie PaekTRANSCRIPT
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Division 38 West Newsletter
CNH District | Region 5 | Division 38 West
Volume 4 | Issue 6 | November 2013
Letter from the Editor 1
Upcoming events 1
Greetings from our LTG 2
Letter from the Editor 2
Event Recaps 3
I n t h i s i s s u e . . .I n t h i s i s s u e . . .I n t h i s i s s u e . . .
Owl-standing Members of the Month 4
New Owl Interviews 7
Informative flyer Previews 8
President Contact Information 9
Contact Information 10
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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3 4Key
5Club
6Week
7!!
8Fall Rally Prep
9Fall Rally South
10 11 12 13 14 15 16Combined DCM
17 18 19 20 21 22Grace Resource
Center
23Grace Resource
Center
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
November Events
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Greetings from our Lt. GovernorGreetings from our Lt. GovernorGreetings from our Lt. Governor
Hi there Owls!
It is nearing the end of 2013! Hope you are all keeping up with your school work and taking part in manyactivities! Fall Rally South is less than a week away! Are you excited? We need to show OWL PRIDE! Followingthat, we have Rose Float Decorations! Our division has many fun-filled events coming up, so stay makesure to mark your calendars! In the meantime, remember to keep up with your school work as well as engage inKey Club activities. And remember, TRY NOT TO PROCRASTINATE! :)
Have a GOLDEN month and until next time,
Jeanie Paek
2013–2014 Division Newsletter/Technology Editor
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L e t t er from the Edi torLe t t er from the Edi torLe t t er from the Edi tor
HAPPY THANKSGIVING, ALL OF MY WONDERFUL OWLS!
My family, friends, my pets, the life I’m living, and the most amazing Key Club division of which I am proud to serve –are what I am most grateful for in my life. Aside from the heartwarming aspects of this intro, I truly hoped all of youwho were able to attend Region 5 Training Conference had loads and loads of fun and dare I say, hopefully most of youwere able to get ‘turnt up’ at the dance. For those of you who were not able to, no worries! There will always be nextyear! 5 months left until my term and I can honestly say that I have seen quite a big difference from last year. I am proudof all of you and how most of you have evolved from the turtle-like shell you all had during the beginning of the year. Sofor this month, we have many service projects for you wonderful members to participate and gain many hours! Pleaselook out for more details in our newsletter! Let's make memorable, fun-filled, service-filled memories together as onespectacular division, one amazing OHANA. So with that being said, ARE Y’ALL READY FOR FALL RALLY SOUTH?Are you all ready to be so spirited and loud like I know that you all can so we an break a record and win the oh holy,prestigious spirit stick? Are you ready to make the other division around us envious? If you are then LET'S GET DOWNTO BUSINESS! If you are going to Fall Rally, you will need to go to one of our Division Fall Rally Preparations; it ismandatory to attend AT LEAST one. Please look for more details for that in our newsletter as well as on Facebook! Soto sum this introduction up, thank you so much for reading and I hope you all enjoy our OWLTASTIC, lovely DivisionNewsletter made by our own terrific Newsletter Editor, Jeanie Paek! I hope to see you all soon, Owls!
Instead of 'Deed of Kindness' idea that we usually have, instead tell us what you are thankful for in your life and send itto me at [email protected]!
Cecilia Nguyen
Although I wasn’t able to stay for the entire duration of the August DCM,the time that I did spend there was worthwhile. This was the first DivisionCouncil Meeting that I ever attended; I didn’t know what to expect. It wasso much fun to be able to see some old friends and make some new ones
by playing some interesting icebreakers! It wasn’t all about funthough; our LTG did a fabulous job of going over rules and up-coming events; such as RTC and Fall Rally! The best part wouldhave to be seeing some of the DLT getting pied in the face withthe shaving cream. I can’t wait to go to many more DCMs andmake much more memories with my fellow
D38W Owls!
E v e n t R e c a p sE v e n t R e c a p sThe Division Council Meeting
Sarah SamdinHighland
It was my first time attending, and the experience surpassed all my expectations.RTC for Region 5 included many components in addition to training. There wasservice, a spirit rally, and even a social event! Services include fundraising forEliminate Project, making peanut butter-jelly sandwiches, and blanket-tying. Iwas involved with all 3 service projects, and I can definitely say that those twohours spent involved were priceless. The spirit at RTC…I am at a loss for wordson that topic; the spirit at RTC in Region 5 is unparalleled. The social eventcame in the form of a dance, which was a fun hour for many. I personally spentthat time speaking with some members of the Region 5 Leadership Team though.
I am truly grateful to have helped run RTC, and to have
seen so many dedicated Key Clubbers. I truly recom-
mend that more Key Clubbers from 38 West attend next
year. RTC was an unforgettable event on par with
DCON.
Region Training Conference
Susan ChorHighland
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The Officer of the Month for our division is Emi Hoffman!
What inspired you to join Key Club in the first place?“During our Club Rush Week at Quartz Hill High School Key Club advertised their first meeting bywriting notes on clothes-pins, and pinned them onto unsuspecting pedestrians. I was one of those peo-ple, "tagged" by our beloved, retired LTG, Rashika Choudhary, to come to the first club meeting. I didnot consider the invitation at first. But, I remembered how my friend, and now club president, BrittneeBui, would always admire and tell stories about her previous Key Club experiences. After attending thefirst few meetings, I discovered this is more than just some ordinary school club. This has become a life-style for high school students across the world. Key Club is a family away from home, making a differ-ence in other people's lives. In joining the club, I looked forward to learning, helping, and encourageothers to work together to make a difference in the community. I would like to thank Rashika andBrittnee for introducing Key Club into my life.”
What are some accomplishments you have made so far in your term?“Throughout my term as the secretary for my Key Club at Quartz Hill High School, I did not receiveany personal achievements. However, I assisted our officers and members in making our club successful,including: hosting car washes, planning fundraisers, encouraging friends to join, and directing generalmeetings. Our club is currently retaining an average of just over one hundred members. I am elatedthat we, the officers, inspired this many people to join Key Club. It doesn't matter how many accom-plishments I make for my work. I love my job as secretary. And if my club president tells me I'm doing agood job, that is a great accomplishment for me.”
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What are some goals for the rest of your term?“My goal for our club is to give our members as many opportunities to receive service hours as possibleand to have our members obtain at least fifty hours of service by the end of this term; while represent-ing, serving, and benefiting our fellow student body and community. My main goal for the rest of myterm is to achieve the award for "Distinguished Secretary." By aiming for this goal, I will exceed my ownexpectations, and learn to do my job well.”
What have you learned as club secretary?“Key Club has exposed me to the professional business world. I learned that there are times I cannotattend every meeting, every event, and sometimes meet every deadline. I can only do my best. not onlyas a secretary, but as an active member in this club, I learned that I can express my spontaneityand "awkwardness" freely with my other members. In certain events it is even embraced.”
What do you like to do in your free time and who is your favorite celebrity?“Outside of the numerous hours of dedication I put into my schoolwork and KEY Club, I compete inTahitian/Samoan dance. I participate in solo and group competitions across California. Also, I am ananime/manga enthusiast. Sometimes when I find a new favorite anime, my friends and I cannot stoptalking about it. On the weekends, I enjoy testing my kitchen creations on my family and friends. Myfavorite celebrity is Jimmy Kimmel for his dry sense of humor, humble personality, and art for‘unnecessary censorship.’”
Did YOU ever run for a Key Club Officer position? Would YOU liketo have the opportunity to be featured in the District Newsletter?
Then, answer a few questions HERE!
Officer of the Month Cont.
Congratulations, Emi!Keep up the Owl-standing work!
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The Club of the Month for our division is Sherman Burroughs!
“Hello to all Key Clubbers in our Division 38 West! It's an honor for Sherman E. Burroughs from Ridgecrest, California, to
be nominated for Club of the Month. Burroughs Key Club has vastly matured since the start of the beginning of the 2013-
2014 school year. Even though many of our members only knew about it's service and opportunities by word-of-mouth, many
of it's members have proven to be exceptionally kind and caring towards their school, club, and community. This is my first
year as president for Burroughs Key Club and to be quite honest, the first month or so was quite tough for me simply because
I was still getting the ropes on how to talk and portray myself as a leading figure to the people around me. Every meeting that
I led, I would constantly be fidgety and nervous, thinking I was doing a horrible job and I would no doubt be a horrible
President just because I forgot to write down the agenda plan for that day's meeting or I forgot to address a small issue, even
though it could have been addressed the following week. As time progressed, I learned how to be in control of my nervousness
and created a system with my fellow board members that helped me get a hand – or a somewhat hand – on how to lead thirty
kids in a community service project, let alone a simple weekly meeting. These past few months, the Key Club members at
Burroughs raised over $380 for the PTP Fundraiser through a PTP Bake Sale, that was hosted by our chair person, Gillian
Brannon, and through a PTP Car Wash, that was managed by our chair person, Courtney White. Many Key Club members
assisted in the baking of cupcakes, cookies, and brownies and by giving up their lunches at least once a week to help sell for the
bake sale during the school day. The bake sale itself went on for about 2 weeks and generated about $100 towards PTP. The
Car Wash was at least 4 ½ hours long and with the help of 10 Key Club members and the cars of over 30 people, the fund-
raiser generated over $280, including donations that were made. As August turned into October, registering and participating
for Relay for Life was the main focus during this time period as well as collecting change for UNICEF in our Trick-or-Treat
UNICEF boxes. This fundraiser will end on November 5th for us. In the coming few months, Burroughs Key Club plans to
attend Fall Rally at Six Flags on November 9th, help decorate our club's Christmas tree in City Hall, participate in the yearly
canned food drive with the Burroughs Drama club and make food baskets as well as participate in the Walk-a-Thon in Feb-
ruary with our city. The Key Club at Burroughs High School plans on staying active through-out the 2013-2014 school year,
and, hopefully, we'll continue to do so in the coming years.”
Congratulations, Sherman Burroughs! Keep up the Great Service!
Ayesha DharSherman Burroughs2013-2014 President
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“Chrystal is an active member in Key Club whoattends most, if not all, Key Club events. She hasfresh ideas and always makes suggestions to helpthe board members come up with new events andincrease our efficiency”
Quartz Hill: Chrystal Romero
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Interviewer, Jasper Mc Lennan: “As new Owls, tell me your Key Club experience so far, what you're ex-pecting from us as an organization, and what you're looking forward to.”
Sarah Elgazery: “My experience with Key Club already has been really fun and I like the fact that keyclub is super active and outgoing I'm also really excited to participate in all the field trips we are going todo this year!”
Savannah Lawson: “The Key Club experience so far has been fun. I'm expecting Key Club to cover al-most all of the important causes. For example, I hear a lot about PTP. I'm looking forward to the fieldtrips and meeting new people.”
Thank you for your participation in our interview!7
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These informative documents were made byour very own Division Leadership Team TaskCoordinators!
A huge thank you to ourOwl-standing Division Task Coordinators!
Would you like to know more about theEliminate Project and the Pediatric
Trauma Program?
Here are your informative flyers!
Links to these documents are available below!
The Eliminate Project
Pediatric Trauma Program
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Pres ident Contact In format ion
Desert Sands:[email protected]
Eastside:[email protected]
Highland:[email protected]
Lancaster:[email protected]
Littlerock:[email protected]
Paraclete:[email protected]
Pete Knight:[email protected]
Quartz Hill:[email protected]
Sherman Burroughs:[email protected]
SOAR:[email protected]
To the presidents who have notreceived their password: pleasecontact Cecilia Nguyen [email protected] orJannah Villaflor [email protected]
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Contact In format ion
Club Secretaries
Highland:
Eastside:
Paraclete:
Sherman Burroughs:
Littlerock:
Desert Sands:
Palmdale:
SOAR:
AV:
Division Leadership Team
Lieutenant GovernorCecilia Nguyen
Division Executive AssistantJannah Villaflor
Division SecretaryKelly Lee
Division Newsletter EditorJeanie Paek
Regional AdvisorMrs. Alyson Palmer
Key Club International: www.keyclub.org
CNH Cyber Key: www.cnhkeyclub.org
D38W Reflector: groups.google.com/group/div38w
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Division Task Coordinators
PTP Task CoordinatorFanta Sinayoko
Kiwanis Family FoundationsTask Coordinator
Jason Barajas
The Eliminate Project TaskCoordinator
Jazzy Mc Lennan
Member Recognition TaskCoordinator
Amber Ramos
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