Paschal Key Club's July Newsletter

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The Official newsletter of Pascal High School Key Club Volume 1, Issue 1 July 2012

Animal ShelterAnimal ShelterAnimal ShelterAnimal Shelter

One extremely hot Saturday

morning in July (or just another

average day by Texas summer

standards), a group of 5 Key

Clubbers met at a building in

the middle of nowhere. The

smell emanating inside the

building was terrible and the

high pitched noises arising from

the inner rooms were harsh to

the ears. The police man

standing there handed the

students only one thing- a rope,

with which to do their work.

This was the project at the local

animal shelter. Located off a

highway with nothing around

it, the place seemed uninviting.

But it was only once you went

in and saw the dogs and the

cats that you realized- here our

service was truly needed

By: Amritha Gourisankar

We were each given a

leash to walk the dogs

with. There were some

that wanted to use their

stored-up energy and some

that were shy and wanted

to stay in the safety of

their cage. We also had the

opportunity to take out

some of the kittens and pet

and play with them.

The animal shelter is one

service project that needs

volunteers because it

always has a lack of them.

This service project is one

that, although the message

“Come back soon” couldn’t

be said, the animals’

messages were clear as

they were lead back to

their cages reluctantly.

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• Page Page Page Page 3……3……3……3……Sears School ShoppingSears School ShoppingSears School ShoppingSears School Shopping

• Page 4……Page 4……Page 4……Page 4……Back to SchoolBack to SchoolBack to SchoolBack to School

• PPPPage age age age 5……5……5……5……Wonders of Key ClubWonders of Key ClubWonders of Key ClubWonders of Key Club

• Page Page Page Page 6……6……6……6……Turkey TrotTurkey TrotTurkey TrotTurkey Trot

WHAT’S COMING UPWHAT’S COMING UPWHAT’S COMING UPWHAT’S COMING UP : : : : • Braille Bibles 8/7/12

• Key Club Social 8/9/12

• Sears School Shopping 8/11/12

• Braille Bibles 8/14/12

• Braille Bibles 8/21/12

• First Day of School 8/27/12

Volunteering at thVolunteering at thVolunteering at thVolunteering at theeee Animal ShelterAnimal ShelterAnimal ShelterAnimal Shelter

I volunteered at the Chuck Silcox Animal Shelter. At the shelter, Key Club worked to make sure the animals had exercise and interaction with humans. We played with cats and kittens and walked the dogs outside. Key Club did this event because helping out at the

By: Nickie Harris

animal shelter is a way to really see your service in action. Unlike other activities such as Braille Bibles or working at a run, our work at the shelter was immediately appreciated by the animals. I learned that it is really important to take time to volunteer because it’s rewarding and there are so many groups and organizations that need help.

KEY CLUB PLEDGEKEY CLUB PLEDGEKEY CLUB PLEDGEKEY CLUB PLEDGE

Don't know the Key Club pledge? No worries. Just follow along below: 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 to combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions.

KEY CLUB MISSION KEY CLUB MISSION KEY CLUB MISSION KEY CLUB MISSION Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

Sears School ShoppingSears School ShoppingSears School ShoppingSears School Shopping By Amritha Gourisankar

4 shirts, 2 pairs of pants, 1 jacket. out to kids that is fun, but rather

and 1 pair of shoes. spending time with them. On

For many people, this might not August 4th

and 11th

, we will be

seem like a lot of clothing to last an doing just that. In the morning, the

entire year. In fact, most of us parents are given breakfast and wait

would take more than that for a for the excited kids to finish their

simple weekend’s trip. And yet, shopping. This not only allows the

that simple wardrobe can bring so students to get necessities, but also

much happiness to the 40 kids the gives them a chance to shop on

Kiwanis Club of Fort Worth has their own and get ready for a new

volunteered to help, from school year. After participating for

Diamond Hill Jarvis Elementary, three years, I would definitely say

and the Boys and Girls Club of Fort this is one of my favorite events.

Worth. Our local Kiwanians have I hope to see you all there on

Fundraised enough money for the Saturday at 7:45!!

kids to buy their own clothes. These

are children who in desperate

need of it and are selected based

on that need. Of course it’s not

just a matter of handing the money

Going Back To SchoolGoing Back To SchoolGoing Back To SchoolGoing Back To School By: Taeho Kim Summer is ending extremely So, as the summer ends and done several service projects try to do as well in the year and a couple of socials as we did in the summer! throughout the summer. The service projects include the weekly Braille Bibles, the animal shelter, the Back to School Shopping event, and several other service projects.At the beginning of the summer, we had an ice cream social, had a board meeting, and even got to have a meeting with the lieutenant governor as well as meet with

other clubs throughout the district. As our relaxing but hot summer ends, there are many more service projects available for the new year such as Haunted House, Turkey Trot, and of course, the Parade of Lights.

The WonThe WonThe WonThe Wonders of Key Clubders of Key Clubders of Key Clubders of Key Club By: Abrahim Sharaf KEY CLUB FUN FACTSKEY CLUB FUN FACTSKEY CLUB FUN FACTSKEY CLUB FUN FACTS When I first joined Key Club, and the good that I and the others Where was Key Club started? I was a kid without a path, with have to done to our community is When was Key Club started? no lease on life, a loner. That first unparalleled. I love the people I In what year were girls allowed sentence was a joke, but in all have met, I love the projects that to join? honesty Key Club has given me so we do, and I love the fun that we Who was the 1st Key Club Int’l many opportunities that I wouldn’t have had, but most of all, I love President? have found anywhere else. The Key Club. Who is our current Key Club Int’l friendships forged are unbreakable President?

Find out the answers to these questions and submit them to Taeho Kim as soon as you can! If your answers are the FIRST CORRECT ones to be sent in, you will win a prize at the next club meeting!

Turkey TrotTurkey TrotTurkey TrotTurkey Trot Turkey Trot 2011 was one of the coolest service projects that I have ever attended. Our Key Club was responsible for keeping the runners hydrated and happy. We ran a water station that runners would often pass. It was a great way to get to know people in my community and other members that also participated in the project. I hope to volunteer at Turkey Trot 2012 this upcoming fall.

By: Abrahim Sharaf

CLUB LEADERSHIP CLUB LEADERSHIP CLUB LEADERSHIP CLUB LEADERSHIP

President: Aashna Bhatia

aashnadiva@gmail.com

Vice President:

Sean Hwang

si0hwang@yahoo.com

Secretary: Abrahim Sharaf

abrahim.sharaf@live.com

Treasurer:

Ryan Yanney

ryan07yanney@gmail.com

Editor: Taeho Kim

ghk0531@hotmail.com

Faculty Advisers:

Mr.Bretthauer

jbretthauer@sbcglobal.net

Ms.Denton

h.n.denton@tcu.edu

Ms.Holland

katie.holland@fwisd.org

Kiwanis Adviser: Mrs.Naff

jnaff31@gmail.com

Members-at-Large:

Gladys Guevara, Nickie Harris, Will

Hyry, Sindy Mata, Mollie Murray, Amy

Nguyen, Remington Schugart, Julia

Torres, Nicci Watson