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DIVISION 3 NORTH OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER PAGE | 1
THE STAR D3N OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
FEATURING ALL THE STARS OF DIVISION 3 NORTH:
Clark Magnet, Crescenta Valley, Flintridge Preparatory, La Canada,
Verdugo Hills, Village Christian
IN THIS ISSUE
K-Korner
What is Key Club...………………...2
Key Club 101………………………..3
Kiwanis............................................4
Major Causes…..............................5
Upcoming Events
Region Training Conference...…..6
Fall Rally……………………………...7
Division Updates
Division T-Shirt Orders..………….…8
District Updates
District Convention 2013……..…..9
District Button Contest…………..10
Our Stars
Member of the Month…………..11
Officer of the Month……………..12
Early Bird……………………………13
Club Points…………………………14
Articles……………………………...15
Letter from the Division Editor
Hello and welcome back D3N Key Clubbers!
I hope you all have had a great summer and are
ready to get back to school! Who am I kidding? Even
I’m not ready for school, but I’m ready to see
everyone again!
If you’re new to Key Club, welcome! You are now a
part of the largest international service organization
in the universe! If you don’t know much about Key
Club, this issue is meant for you! In here, you’ll learn
about many things about Key Club and what makes
this organization so incredible. I hope you enjoy this
newsletter!
Stuck on service,
Allen Wang
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Why do I love it? It gives out so
many opportunities to everyone. It
doesn't matter if you’re a senior,
junior, sophomore, or even a
freshman, there are so many
opportunities to take at hand, and
reach for the stars. Key Club is
really big, events like Fall Rally, (
where Key Clubbers from Hawaii,
California, and Nevada come
together at Six Flags and unleash
their love for Key Club and raise
funds for PTP ) make one realize
how big the family is. Because of
the core values is inclusiveness,
everyone is very loving of each
other, and we are one big ohana.
The best thing about that, is that it's
super easy to make friends of all
different grades, and even
different schools. All the service
projects also give a great way to
help out the community and bond
with friends!
What is Key Club?
It’s true you can search Wikipedia for an immediate answer, but why do that when you can read it here?
Key Club is a truly incredible organization that strives to make a difference in the world. We are and inclusive
bunch that develop incredible leadership skills and service projects for caring is our way of life. Here’s what
our Division’s Secretary, Hanna Jeon has to say about why you should love Key Club!
Why Love It? Why Join It?
Well, you may have heard that it’s
great for your college application.
Although that’s true, that should be
the last reason why you join. You’ll
make countless new friends all over
this division, region, district, and the
world! Not to mention, you’ll make
differences in countless lives
through hands on service projects,
fundraisers, and much much more!
You’ll also gain a lot of leadership
experience. Who knows, maybe
you’ll one day become the District
Governor of all of California
Nevada and Hawaii?
How Do I Join? If you just asked yourself that
question, you are a fantastic
person. Each club has its own
member application and fee.
Inquire more from your club’s
president! Their contact info can
be found as the end of this
newsletter.
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K Korner Key Club 101
Mission: Key Club is an international, student-led organization providing its members with
opportunities to perform service, build character, and develop leadership.
Vision: We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities world-
wide.
Key Club was started by Albert C. Olney and Frank C. Vincent on May 7th, 1925 at
Sacramento High School in Sacramento, CA
• Sacramento HS still has an active Key Club
Motto and Core values
“CARING - Our way of life”
• Caring
• Character Building
• Inclusiveness
• Leadership
Colors
Blue: Unwavering character
White: Purity
Gold: Service
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.”
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Much of Key club’s ideas,
policies, and structure is modeled after
them. They are absolutely vital to our
organization and contributed greatly to
us and the world.
which became the original motto of
Kiwanis. The current motto is
"Serving the Children of the World".
Members of the club are called
Kiwanians. Kiwanis International is
headed by a Board of Trustees, an
International President and other
officers. These officers are elected at
the annual convention of Kiwanis
International. There are fifty three
administrative districts, each headed
by a Governor, and the districts are
further divided into service areas
called divisions, comprising 12 to 20
clubs and headed by a Lieutenant
Governor. Every club has a president
and board of directors.
K Korner Kiwanis
Kiwanis is defined on
Microsoft Word as a “a North
American-based association of men's
clubs that encourages community
service”. I have absolutely no idea
how old that definition is but it’s
clear that it’s not just a men’s club
anymore.
The Kiwanis are one of our
Key providers. They are the incredible
people who help organize everything
and support us in any way possible.
Without them, Key Club, Builder’s
Club, and Circle K wouldn’t even
exist.
The name “Kiwanis” was
coined from an Otchipew American
Indian expression, "Nunc Kee-wanis",
variously translated as "we trade," "we
share our talents,"we make a noise,"
or "we meet." The organization's
founders translated it as "We build,"
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The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation works closely with our partner hospitals to provide funding to train pediatric doctors, nurses and first responders, to purchase much-needed pediatric medical equipment and to create or expand community outreach programs.
All of this is only possible due to the generous support of our clubs and members. Donations earmarked for PTP are spent in three major areas: grants to our partner hospitals; grants to Kiwanis and Service Leadership Program clubs; and PTP safety items which are available for purchase by the Kiwanis family at a subsidized cost.
Your club can help prevent unintentional injuries in your community by sponsoring a service project on topics such as, Bicycle Safety, Bicycle Safety Helmets, Booster Seats, Child Abuse Prevention, Child Passenger Safety, Child Safety, Child Safety Seats, Children's Miracle Network, Fire Prevention, First Aid and CPR, Home Safety, Immunizations, Injury Prevention, Pediatric Trauma, Playground Safety, Poison Prevention, Safety Belts, Shaken Baby Syndrome, Smoking Awareness and Water Safety.
OUR MAJOR CAUSES.8.11.12 with Charlie Sin Photography
Pediatric
Trauma
Program Did you know?
Unintentional injury is the #1 killer of children age 14 and under in the U.S.
Unintentional injury kills more children every year than any other cause - including disease, homicide and suicide!
90% of these unintentional injuries can be prevented!
Recognizing the serious need for education and training in the areas of pediatric trauma and injury prevention, the Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation established the Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) in 1994. Our mission is to develop local projects, which will reduce the number of children in our district who are killed or injured by trauma.
Utilizing the knowledge and expertise of our partner hospitals, the Foundation identifies projects the Kiwanis family can undertake to address the issue of Pediatric Trauma within their own communities. The Foundation's partnership with childrens hospitals in Oakland, San Diego, Loma Linda, Madera, Honolulu and Reno connect the Kiwanis family to the issue of Pediatric Trauma.
The Pediatric Trauma Program is one of many causes the Key Club helps funds for.
The long awaited R7 Crewnecks are finally here!
Take advantage of the first chance to purchase these crewnecksat Region Training Conference!
WORKSHOPS. FOOD. NEW KEY CLUBBERS.INSPIRING MOMENTS. FREE GIVE-AWAYS. SPIRIT. AND MUCH
MORE.
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GET OUR NEW T-SHIRT FOR FALL RALLY
Each shirt costs $10
The deadline for ORDERING is September 28
The deadline for SENDING money to Dia is September 30
Contact Presidents to order
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MEMBER OF THE MONTH: CINDY YE
CRESCENTA VALLEY SCHOOL KEY CLUB
Cindy Ye. Plain and simple. What is it about Cindy that makes her such a great key clubber and friend to all? Of course she's sweet, smart, and has this shy little smile on her face almost all the time. But besides all the generic qualities, she has this genuine kindness that just oozes out of her and envelops her companions like a sweet syrup on warm waffles. Her humility is apparent throughout all her words and actions, and she will do the jobs that some people just won't do. In all honesty, she has a personality that is hard to find in many people. She has the humility to pick up trash from unreachable places, clean tables where people left a mess, or even scrape gum voluntarily. She'll work hard to do her best, perform the task thoroughly and do it all without a complaint. Moreover, it's rare to meet someone that works this diligently with such a great passion for service. She doesn't need a million member of the month recognitions because she serves from the heart to do all the good that she can. Although it has been almost half a year since club elections, I can still remember her 6 word memoir on her application from memory- "Homework collecting dust, busy scraping gum." Through those six simple words, she demonstrated her strong willingness to do whatever needs to be done. She finds so many projects to keep our club up and running. There's no time for a break in CV Key Club because of multiple projects throughout the month. This month, she kept the members busy through the summer POPS concert series at the LA arboretum and would constantly update our Key Club facebook page to notify members. Just like every other member, Cindy has the power to make a difference. The best part is that she loves doing it with a smile. Congratulations Cindy Ye, you have influenced many and have left an impression on CVHS Key Club. Thank you for being a model member and we are so happy to have you as part of our Key Club ohana.
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OFFICER OF THE MONTH: MELODY AZANI
VERDUGO HILLS HIGH SCHOOL KEY
CLUB
Melody Azani has really taken her role as an officer seriously. She tries her best to keep Key Club active, especially over the summer. Melody tries to come up with events that are fun and enjoyable. Melody also makes an effort recruiting members at the beginning of school. She takes pride in being a Key Club officer. Not only does she try to recruit members, she talks about Key Club like it’s something very precious to her. Even though she also has to dedicate time to her local church, Melody attends as many events for Key Club. She attended the Regional 7 Beach Clean Up when she was unsure she was even able to attend. She also attended the Watermelon Festival and took over as a leader when the other officers were busy or unable to take over the afternoon shift.
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EARLY BIRD SUBMISSIONS
**Bolded text refers to who submitted first
PRESIDENTS VICE PRESIDENTS
SECRETARIES TREASURERS
EDITORS
Clark Magnet Flintridge Prep
La Canada Verdugo Hills, Sukie Xie
Village Chirstian
Clark Magnet Crescenta Valley Flintridge Prep
La Canada, Christin Noh Verdugo Hills
Village Christian
Clark Magnet Village Christian, Hanna Jeon
La Canada Verdugo Hills, Tiffanie Phong
Crescenta Valley, Corliss Kanazawa Flintridge Prep
La Canada Verdugo Hills
Village Christian
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Our Dedication to Service
ARTICLES PREP KIDS PREPARE AT PANERAS BY GRACE BROYLES
Have you ever been to Panera before? It’s a place that overwhelms the senses – tons of people jostle you, tons of delicious, mouth wateringly good smells entice you to buy their baked wares, a cacophony of conversations impinge upon your ears. Amidst all this hustle and bustle Prep’s Key Club executive board sat down to plan the years events, spending over 2 hours planning new ways to streamline meetings, get more members, invent better perks – and of course, new exciting service opportunities. We were also able to meet our new Kiwanis Club supervisor – Patty Prange! She has lots of new, exciting ideas for us to help give back to the community, and overall she seems like a great person to work with this next year! While the return of September means the return of the dreaded exams and homework, we can at least get ourselves pumped for all the exciting opportunities we will have these next few crazy months.
Our Dedication to Service
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LA CANADA BANQUET BY JUSTIN FONG This month, La Canada held a banquet for its members. It was an excellent time to meet up with fellow Key Clubbers that may not have been seen during the summer. It was an exceptional experience that brought members closer together. In addition, committee chairs were announced which was very exciting. Ultimately, the banquet was an incredible success. It began with a speech to the members from the President and shortly transitioned to many icebreakers and games. Summer stories and adventures were shared amongst members and officers in a circle, and we learned more about each other. Pizza eventually came and we all enjoyed a much wanted slice of pizza along with beverages and chips. Overall, I believe everyone had a marvelous time, one that they won't forget. And these essential banquets will only get better in the future.
Congratulations Ben Blanco, Mitchell Ma, Matthew Lim, Vanessa Kim, Eun Kim, Maggie Barron, Jay Lee, and Adam Oler.
A NEW YEAR OF SERVICE BY SUKIE XIE
Welcome (back) to another eventful year of Key Club! In case you missed the first meeting, or you aren't quite sure what Key Club is, this article should hopefully shed some light on who we are and what we do. Be warned, however, that if you joined because you wanted to make keys, you might be a little disappointed.
The most immediate purpose of Key Club is to help our community and school through volunteer work. Every month, we have a few events that members can help out at. If you do this, you get the moral satisfaction of helping your community, and you get learning service credit, which is probably why you're here. We urge you to go to as many events as possible. Remember, whoever has the most hours at the end of the year gets a free sweater!
Upcoming events will be announced in the newsletter, on the Facebook page, and at meetings (every Friday at lunch in room 211.) If you need any help or clarification, don't be afraid to ask one of your trusty officers, listed on page 2.
Despite its immediate impression, Key Club is more than just a volunteer organization; it is a huge family. In fact, Key Club International is the largest service organization for high school students. Our club at VHHS is part of Division 03 North, which comes with cheers and hand signals to show spirit. Occasionally, we have socials, where we can all get together, have fun, and learn said cheers.
Having taken the initiative to join Key Club, your future will be vastly opened to new opportunities and fun activities. However, in order to reach the full benefits that this organization can provide you, you must be active: go to events, meet new people, and have fun. If you do these things, Key Club will be extremely fun and beneficial to you.
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NEW COMMITTEE CHAIRS
BY BRIAN LAUS
The school year has just begun for La Canada Key Club members, and our starfish are off to a great start, especially with the announcement of our new committee chairs during our club banquet! Here are the latest recruits in our officer board:
For the position of Sophomore Representative, it is none other than Jay Lee! As one of the most loveable sophomores in our high school, Jay will do well to voice the concerns of his grade and make sure all is well. Rather than making a single Project Chair, the board decided to create a Project Committee instead to ensure we have a limitless supply of project ideas at all times. They are Ben Blanco, Mitchell Ma, and Matthew Lim! I am confident that their three creative minds will not fail to impress with what they have to offer. Our historians are Vanessa Kim and Eun Kim! This dynamic duo will help us preserve the unforgettable memories we will make this year in Key Club through their expertise in photography. The Publicist is Maggie Barron! Her skill at crafting eye-grabbing posters and advertisements will be sure to not only attract new members, but also let our community know of our willingness to serve them in any way possible. Last but not least, is our Spirit Chair, Adam Oler. His contagious enthusiasm for Key Club is sure to prove to be a valuable asset to the club. I am looking forward to working with these bright and talented individuals in the upcoming months. To say that it will be a fantastic year would be an understatement.
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POPS CONVERT
BY CINDY YE
The ambiance of the POPS is truly a buzz with eager volunteers today. Of the several dozen, clad in black and white (as part of the dress code) around fifty percent are Key Clubbers from around the area. Standing around them, one can really feel the enthusiasm out beloved Key Club has.
Setting the numerous tables with cloths and place numbers proves no easy task admist the suffocating afternoon heat. Armed with a supply of water bottles, we work quickly at the though of relief from the suns’ rays.
Group by group, we are assigned areas for the rest of the day. While some sigh in relief, veterans of the POPS know that work has only begun.
For the following six hours, we are on our feet, helping the patrons. We offer our services as concierges and tote their various bags (you wouldn’t believe how elaborate people get) to the picnic area. Many are excited at the prospect of tips for their service.
When night falls, the show begins.
Through intermission, we are standing in strategic locations to guide patrons to the restrooms. By this time, it has been five hours on our feet and we are starting to succumb to our aching limbs.
After the show, we quickly fall upon the picnic area with garbage bags in hand. There is speculation at empty wine bottles and lots of laughter as the patrons file out. When every table is clean , and the chairs folded up, its already eleven p.m.
The Key Clubbers exchange tired smiles at the end of the six hours. It’s time to go home. They load into the cars with aching feet but content hearts and go back home where a welcoming bed awaits them.
Teacher Classroom Cleanup
BY CHRISTINE NOH
Hello everyone! This month, our La Canada Key Club
participated in the event called Teacher Classroom Clean-up. We had teachers sign up for specific times where our members would go in and tidy the room to insure a refreshing and exciting start off to the 2012-2013 school year.
Held on the 22nd of August, this event allowed a time of fellowship and communications. Teachers and members alike conversed on the upcoming academic year while working hard on cleaning. Some members met their past teachers, and for others, new teachers. Either way, it was an experience that built appreciation for one another and fellowship.
With mounting anticipation for the school year to begin, Teacher Classroom Clean-up was a great way to jump-start the 2012-2013 year!
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BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT
BY KAMILA MELKO
Back to School Night. As elementary kids, we were not allowed. Now in high school, it’s the opportunity to advocate the importance of joining Key Club.
Arriving early, Key Clubbers grab the table that was long looked for and head back up to the quad. With clouds above there is mention of rain. But the heat is still sweltering. Who said we were back east? With the little table, the volunteers arranged the many crystal awards that the Crescenta Valley Key Clubbers have won at numerous events. Colorful blue and yellow table cloths is the backdrop which only amplified the spirit of Key Club.
Other Key Clubbers slowly trickled in and instantly grabbed the vast amount of flyers stacked on the table. Heading into the masses where the heat was even less bearable, they handed them to the parents who were walking around, unsure of where to go. With a question was asked, a conversation was produced. About how great Key Club was, how much fun it was, how people have grown. The conversations weren’t recordings though. Not something the Key Clubbers had learned by heart. The conversations were from the heart. Based on their own experiences and hard work.
With a smile on their face, the parents walked away with something to share with their child that might just spark a new passion.
With the music blaring to entertain the volunteers, Key Clubbers instantly took it as a cue to start showing off their own dance moves. It only attracted more eyes, smiles, and more flyers to slip off the table and into a curious person’s hand.
By the end of the night, the Key Clubbers were ready for bed. Feet worn down from the constant hopping from person to person to dry mouths from talking about Key Club and how it has impacted them. The day was done. The job was done. All was well. All are apart of Key Club.
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GRAND BURRITO BREAKFAST
BY ROBERT LUO
It’s that time of year again, where the weather is blazing hot and our passion for volunteer work is even hotter. This fruitful combination makes the Watermelon Festival the perfect opportunity to get involved in the community!
The Watermelon Festival provides unlimited watermelons of course. For only $5, you get access to watermelons, rides, and games where you win stuffed animals. It is a fun place for families and friends to enjoy for a whole evening. It is the most famous and most valued event that occurs every year in Sunland-Tujunga. While, to some, it may not appear as much, it is really an amazing opportunity for everyone in the community to come together.
Although the Watermelon Festival is a happy place for friends and family to gather around, there are unethical activities that have been attempted. There are some people that have been climbing the fences just to get in for free. This is against the moral principle of the Watermelon Festival, which is to help our community come together. This is where the Key Club and other volunteers step in.
As volunteers, we enter the fray. Some volunteers secured the fences, others watched the gate and sold tickets, and others helped out at the booths. We ensured that everything went smoothly, and helped out the hardworking people running the festival as much as we could.
We worked in shifts between August 10 and August 12. Even at night, the heat was loaded with energy. We worked endlessly with water being handed to us on occasion. We helped as much as we could, because we knew that it was benefiting our community in the long run. Our work was very successful, and we enjoyed helping our community and this event that is cherished by everyone in the Sunland-Tujunga area.
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