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THE KEY TO PNW August 2012 Issue
Pacific Northwest
On the cover
@International Convention 2012
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www.Facebook.com/pnwkeyclub Website: www.pnwkeyclub.org
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE?
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 com-
bat all forces which tend to undermine
these institutions.
Core values
The core values of Key Club Interna-
tional are:
leadership
character building
caring
inclusiveness
Mission statement
Key Club is an international student-led
organization which provides its mem-
bers with opportunities to provide ser-
vice, build character and develop lead-
ership.
Key Club Info ....................... 2
A word from the Gov ......... 3
2012-13 Exec Board ............ 4
2012-13 Intl Board ............... 5
Project Educate .................. 6-9
Club President Duties ......... 10-11
Club VP Duties .................... 12-13
CMN ...................................... 14
The Eliminate Project ......... 15
Contact ................................ 16
THEY’RE HERE FOR YOU!
YOU ARE THE KEY
MEMBERSHIP SPECIALIST
Zhakaysha Garrett
for club resources, membership growth, general ques-
tions, club chartering, and more
LEADERSHIP SPECIALIST
Levi Lewandowski
for questions regarding Lt. Governors, club leadership,
district leadership, etc.
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To our club presidents and vice presidents,
Congratulations on becoming leaders of your
clubs, I was once one too! But before becom-
ing a club president, I was the Vice-President
of the Key Club of Mona High School in King-
ston, Jamaica (Jamaica District’s Division 2).
After moving to the United States, I was en-
rolled at Grant High School in Portland, Ore-
gon. My new school had no Key Club, but I
did something that changed my life forever. I
started one. Who would believe that after
speaking with my school’s Vice Principal and
having discussions with the Kiwanis Club of
Portland, I would later become the Lieutenant Governor of Division 62,
and a year later the Pacific Northwest District Governor?
The impact you make as club leaders is much more important than
anything I’m able to do. It’s club presidents and vice presidents like you
(at the local level) that build this organization. Without you, Key Club In-
ternational would not exist in 30 nations with a growing 262,000 mem-
bership.
You are the truly the keys,
Giovanni.
The Governor A word from
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Executive Board 2012-2013
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Giovanni McKenzie
DISTRICT EDITOR
Bassel Hamieh
DISTRICT SECRETARY
Kelsie Hoppes
DISTRICT TREASURER
Kenneth Lam
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Director
Julia Szeto
Deputy Communications Director
Wyatt Fisher
CONVENTION
Convention Chair
Andy Nguyen
Convention Aides
Emerson Kim
Denny Lim
Executive Assistant
Macy Mulholland
MEMBERSHIP & LEADERSHIP
DEVELOPMENT
Membership Specialist
Zhakaysha Garrett
Leadership Specialist
Levi Lewandowski
International Board 2012-2013
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Executive Board
DISTRICT EDITOR
Bassel Hamieh
International Board 2012-2013
International President
Rebecca Riley
International Vice President
Caitlin Stroup
International Trustee
Calvin Leung
Pacific Northwest,
Minnesota-Dakotas, and
Rocky Mountain districts.
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JAMAICA Jamaica is known for its blue Caribbean beaches, rich blue mountain cof-fee, Bob Marley, the fastest man in the world - Usain Bolt, and its food,
but people often fail to recognize the hardships and troubles the people face in this ‘paradise’.
OUR DISTRICT PROJECT This year’s district project is Project Educate. The goal of Project Educate is to improve the quality of education in Jamaica, one school at a time.
It’s the first of its kind - a joint project between the Pacific Northwest Dis-trict and the Jamaica District.
OUR GOALS Our monetary goal is $30,000; with this money we will help aid three dif-ferent schools in Jamaica. Our goal is to provide library equipment, such as computers and printers, and classroom supplies, such as pencils and notebooks. Another goal is to rebuild the library of Wakefield Primary
School, which was burnt down in April. Additional contributions include funding the tuition of two students for the 2013-2014 school year.
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OUR PROGRESS (Aug 13-27) Eastside Rally: $1,200.00
PNW Kiwanis DCON: $970.00 Seattle Rally: $500.00
Canadian Rally: $120.00 TOTAL: $2,790.00
How will you make a contribute to the change?
GET INVOLVED!
On the club level, members can support this project by raising money, as well as awareness. Clubs in the Pacific Northwest District will have the
opportunity to connect with clubs in the Jamaica District so that members can get a sense of what daily school life in Jamaica is really like. As moti-vation, there will be club competitions to receive awards at DCON 2013.
Members can also contribute by purchasing and selling t-shirts and wrist-bands. If you have questions feel free to contact our team or your Lieuten-
ant Governor. Look out for our website!
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WRISTBANDS: $1 each
T-SHIRTS: $15 each
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Trip to Canada CLUB PRESIDENT
During the next year, you will be planning, or-
ganizing, and carrying out responsibilities asso-
ciated with your role as the club’s chief ex-
ecutive officer. Many of these leadership re-
sponsibilities are listed below. Be assured that
everyone in your club wants you to be suc-
cessful. Most members will help you succeed if
the tasks and expectations are clearly de-
fined, reasonable, and the members share
appropriate interest and skill. Remember,
planning and preparation count, and
“enthusiasm is contagious.”
Duties and Responsibilities
Appointing and delegating- take great care in the appointments you make and in
delegating tasks. After appointing persons to perform tasks, ensure that the task is
done.
Attending- as an ex-officio member, attend as many committee meetings as pos-
sible (but let the chair run the meetings). You are a significant role model; so, at-
tendance at regular club meetings, board meetings, and all club activities is cru-
cial. Attend and encourage all others to attend the Key Club International con-
vention and all other division and district functions.
Evaluating- on-going analysis of club meetings and operation leads to continuous
improvement in the club.
Goal setting for results- goals must be clear and attainable. In the end, your satis-
faction will come from the knowledge that your club was active on all fronts and
clearly improved during the year.
Monitoring- continuously monitor the club’s progress toward goal accomplishment
and the activities and responsibilities of all officers and appointees.
Motivating- establish a climate of enthusiasm, openness, and concern. Follow up,
congratulate, and listen.
YOUR DUTIES AS A LEADER CLUB PRESIDENT
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2011-2012 Trip to Canada CLUB PRESIDENT HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE
Presiding- make certain that each club and board meeting is well planned and
organized, flows smoothly, ends on time, and that each member has fun and fel-
lowship. You are responsible for agenda setting and for making certain the vice-
president is prepared to preside in your absence.
Problem solving- make it apparent that you are concerned and accessible. Seek
input and explore alternatives before making important decisions.
Recruiting and retaining- make certain all members are
active and involved. New membership is the lifeblood of
the club and its level of service. Have an aggressive, year-
long membership campaign with weekly and monthly
goals to be achieved. Make certain new members under-
stand Key Club before induction and are actively involved
immediately after induction.
Reporting- the club president bears ultimate responsibility for meeting the report-
ing requirements of the district and Key Club International.
Succession- prepare next year’s president for duties as your club’s next chief offi-
cer. Try to encourage members to run for positions. Be very observant of those
you think can do well with certain posts for the next year.
Training- club officers, board, and committee chairpersons must clearly under-
stand and carry out their responsibilities throughout the year.
MORE INFORMATION
For more resource on leadership development, feel free to:
1. Contact your Lt. Governor
2. Contact Pacific Northwest Leadership Specialist
Levi Lewandowski [email protected]
3. Visit www.KeyClub.org
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Trip to Canada CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT
Your role as vice-president is an important
one. Sometimes it happens that the Key Club
president is prevented from carrying out the
duties of his/her office for various reasons. A
well organized and properly operating Key
Club should have a properly trained vice-
president who is prepared to administer the
Key Club in the absence of the president.
The real importance of the office of vice-
president is found in the role and function you
have in the Key Club program. The role is
found in one word: Service - service to the
president; service to the other club officers;
and service to the general membership of the club. As vice-president, you are the
right hand of the president. You can and should assist the president and other offi-
cers with their duties. To do this effectively, you must be in contact with the work and
policies of the club.
WEEKLY DUTIES
Preside over weekly club meetings in the absence of the president.
Gather material for and help edit a club newsletter. See that a weekly club news-
letter is produced.
Attend all club meetings.
Make sure that attendance is taken at every meeting.
Keep a personal record of each club member.
Assist the president in every way.
Watch over the committee system and assist committee chairs.
Attend all meetings of the project committee as a counselor and ex-officio mem-
ber.
YOUR DUTIES AS A LEADER
CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT
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2011-2012 Trip to Canada CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT YOUR DUTIES AS A LEADER
CLUB VICE-PRESIDENT HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE
MONTHLY DUTIES
Attend the monthly meetings of the committees as an ex-officio member
and advisor.
Collect all of the monthly reports of the committees
and submit them to the club secretary.
Attend the club’s board of directors meetings.
Make sure the club secretary mailed in the club
monthly reports.
ANNUAL DUTIES
Become thoroughly acquainted with the president’s duties so you can assist the
president.
Receive all materials and possible help from the past vice-president of your club.
Talk to prospective members of the Key Club, and help them decide whether or
not to join.
Conduct an educational program for new members.
Work with the new vice-president and help him/her prepare to take over your job
next year.
MORE INFORMATION
For more resource on leadership development, feel free to:
1. Contact your Lt. Governor
2. Contact Pacific Northwest Leadership Specialist
Levi Lewandowski [email protected]
3. Visit www.KeyClub.org
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Children’s Miracle Network Key Club International Preferred Charity
In order to provide treatment, children’s hospitals require
funding. Children’s Miracle Network is a nonprofit organiza-
tion that raises money to benefit hospitalized kids and in-
creases awareness of its member hospitals. All Children’s
Miracle Network contributions directly benefit children re-
ceiving treatment at member hospitals, helping to pur-
chase up-to-date equipment, train staff, conduct life-
saving research, implement outreach programs, and pro-
vide health care for children whose parents can’t afford to
pay.
In addition to raising funds, Key Club members can also
participate in national events like “Dance Marathon” or in
service projects at their local children’s hospital. They can
also work to provide toys and dolls for kids going through
trauma and help to support safety campaigns or parent
education programs, just to name a few ideas. Contact
your local children’s’ hospital to learn how you can make
a difference.
Major Emphasis: “Children: Their Future, Our Focus”
In 1946, Key Club International challenged all Key Clubs
and members to focus energies on making an interna-
tional impact. This program still is followed today through
the Major Emphasis: “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.”
To fulfill the mission of the Major Emphasis, Key Club Inter-
national serves children in many ways. Members partici-
pate in the hands-on service initiative, currently The Elimi-
nate Project, and fundraise for Key Club International’s
partner organizations: Children’s Miracle Network, March
of Dimes and UNICEF.
Need service project ideas? Download the service project
directory today and visit www.KeyClub.org
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2011-2012 The ELIMINATE PROJECT eliminating neonatal & maternal tetanus
WHAT IF YOU COULD SAVE A BABY’S LIFE? There are few events more joyful than the day a new baby is
welcomed to the world. But currently in 34 countries, a
dreaded disease quickly turns that joy into tragedy.
Maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) kills one baby every
nine minutes — that's 60,000 babies every year who will never
grow up, make their mothers laugh, play with friends or dream
about the future. The effects of the disease are excruciating
— tiny newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and ex-
treme sensitivity to light and touch. A significant number of
women die from MNT each year too.
$1.80 = Protection for mother
+ future babies
$1.80 (roughly) = 3 doses of tetanus vaccine
click me!
Children’s Miracle Network
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DISTRICT EXECUTIVES
CONTACT INFORMATION
Governor
Giovanni McKenzie [email protected]
District Secretary
Kelsie Hoppes [email protected]
District Treasurer
Kenneth Lam [email protected]
District Editor
Bassel Hamieh [email protected]
Convention Chair
Andy Nguyen [email protected]
Executive Assistant
Macy Mulholland [email protected]
Communications Director
Julia Szeto [email protected]
Deputy Communications Director
Wyatt Fisher [email protected]
Membership Specialist
Zhakaysha Garrett [email protected]
Leadership Specialist
Levi Lewandowski [email protected]
ADMINISTRATIVE TEAM
District Administrator
John Jay
Assistant District Administrator
Suzanne Endroedy
Finance Administrator
Kevin Buyer
