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Vol. 58, Issue June/July 2013
Official Newsletter of the Capital District
Capital KeyReady For ICON
2013?
Get ready to experience the nation’s capital like never before!
Giving Back To the Community
-This year’s Governor’s project brings us back to our roots by reminding us of the importance of service.
-Take a look inside for service opportunities, around the District, for you and your school
DCON 2013, not just a memory!
What’s Inside!
Message from your editor, Ceyer Wakilpoor
Hey guys! My name is Ceyer Wakilpoor and I am your new District Editor! I will be creating one of these online newsletters every few months, and I hope to prog-ress the purpose of the newsletters by creating more viable and relevant topics for you Key Clubbers! Now, the biggest step in this ongoing process will be getting feedback from my beloved audience, you guys! That being said, I would love for you guys to shoot me an e-mail if you would me to feature an article or column for you; also, if any of you have any insight as to how I should organize the Capital Key and make it more relevant as a resource for everyone throughout the District; let me know Feel free to contact me at [email protected]
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Capital Key: June-July
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Volunteer centers that offer volunteer oppor-tunities for you and your school, available all throughout the District, even throughout the summer.
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This year’s Governor’s project brings us back to our roots by reminding us of the impor-tance of service.
If you are going to ICON, here’s what to ex-pect.
DCON 2013 is not just a memory. Relive the memories, and look through all the awards and recognitions
Seniors, you may be done with Key Club, it probably changed your life, but it doesn’t have to be over.
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2013-14 Capital District Board
The new 2013-2014 Capital District Board has started the year off on a good note. Our first board meeting was significant in that we established our hopes for the year and how we should go about fulfilling our responsibilities in order to make our District stronger as a community. We all look forward to working with you guys. In hopes of a great year, Capital District Board
Hello Capital District! My name is Garrett Fraino and I have the honor of serving as your 2013-14 District Governor. I currently attend Potomac Falls High School in Cascades, Vir-ginia (Division 20C). Outside of Key Club, I am active in Boy Scouts. I also act in my school’s musicals and sing in choir. If you ever have any questions or comments, don’t hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. I hope you have fun this year being a Key Club member and making a difference!
Meet Your Governor!
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Hey Capital District! My name is Angela Li and I am honored to serve as your 2013-2014 District Webmaster. I’m from Division 5A, home to UVa and some of the most historic sites in Virginia (not to mention great fried chicken). I am so excited for the upcoming year!
I wanted to share some of my hopes and dreams with you all. As District Webmaster, I want to use social media, videos and our district website to connect the district. I hope to create communication among divisions from all over the Capital District, and to unify our district behind common causes and events. But how exactly am I plan-ning to do that?
Connect the District with social media: It’s 2013, and the Capital District is on Facebook (Capital District of Key Club International) and Twitter (@KC-Crabs)! If you’re reading this, you have an account on either site, and you haven’t liked us/followed us, do it now! Our goal is to increase the percentage of connected Capital District Key Clubbers to 70%.And I promise that we won’t fill up your newsfeed with useless information, unless none of you have turned in your dues and we have to harass you endlessly to get them in.
Share photos and videos throughout the district:We’ve tossed around a couple of video ideas, including a quarterly “What’s Going On in the Capital District?” vid-eo, where we showcase events happening around the District. Of course, we’ll need photos from our district clubs to make that happen! We’re considering using a Flickr photostream so that any club editor in the Capital District can post photos of their club’s events. This idea is still in the works, but expect an update sometime soon!Also, we’d like to make another promo video, along the lines of our “Call Me Maybe” video from last year. “Thrift Shop,” Capital District style? Hmm…
Make the website more interactive and accessible:I’m updating the Capital District website (capitalkeyclub.org) to make it even better than it already is. I’ll add helpful resources for your clubs, improve the organization of the site so you can always find what you’re looking for, and keep the site up to date on district happenings. Ceyer and I would also like to continue the Featured Key Club of the Month and Member of the Month Awards that Minwei and Cory started last year, making the process easier with an online application form.
Message From Your Webmaster
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Hey Key Clubbers! My name is Garrett Fraino and I am serving as
your 2013-2014 District Governor. This month I wanted to talk
to all of you a little bit about my Governor’s Project, which I am
nicknaming “Pay It Forward.”
We are all Key Clubbers because we share the common goal
of wanting to serve in our community. Sometimes as Key Club-
bers, we get so caught up in fundraising that we forget Key Club is more
than an organization that raises money! This club was based on “leadership through community service”
and it is our duty as Key Clubbers to give back to the community! My Governor’s Project challenges each
Key Club to organize three events for the 2013-14 year to benefit the community. The projects don’t have to
be too complicated. Pick organizations that you would like to “adopt.” Some examples might be, but are
not limited to:
Food Banks
“Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” - Einstein
Senior Center/Nursing Home
Firefighters
EMT
PoliceTeachers at your local school
HospitalsHomeless Shelters
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Once you have chosen which organizations to give back to, there are a variety of activities and service oriented projects that you can do for them. Some examples might be:
Bring breakfast in for Firefighters on the weekends
Run a canned food drive to benefit a food bank
Do a Halloween activity/party for underprivileged youth
Caroling at a Nursing Home
Run a blood drive for the Red Cross
Run a coat and mittens drive for children in homeless shelters
The list of possibilities are endless, just use your imagination! There is one more part to the Governor’s
Project, and that is one of the three service projects that you chose to conduct have to be a new event
or project that your club has never done before.
In order to track each club’s progress towards the Governor’s Project, there will be a short form on the
Key Club Capital District website that I ask that you fill out. Please also send any pictures that you might
have taken at the event to be used on the website. I wish you the best of luck this year and I will be
keeping in touch with all of you!
Yours in Service,
Garrett D. Fraino
“Key Clubbers, paying it forward!”
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Volunteer Centers from around the District
United Way of Greater Williamsburg Volunteer Center Director: Tracy HazleyMain address: 5400 Discovery Drive, Suite 104Williamsburg, VA 23188Phone: 757-253-2264Fax: 757-253-2837Email: [email protected]: http://www.uwgw.orgAreas Served: Williamsburg, James City, and York Counties
Voluntary Action Center of the Prince William Area, Inc. Director: Coleen HerssonMain address: 9248 Center StManassas, VA 20110Phone: 703-369-5292Fax: 703-369-5671Email: [email protected]: http://www.volunteerprincewilliam.orgAreas Served: Manassas, Manassas Park, Prince William County
Volunteer Alexandria Director: TBAMain address: 123 North Alfred St.Alexandria, VA 22314Phone: 703-836-2176Fax: 703-683-1793Email: [email protected]: http://www.volunteeralexandria.org/Areas Served: Alexandria, Fairfax County
Volunteer Arlington Director: Greg CastanoMain address: 2100 Washington Boulevard, 3rd FloorArlington, VA 22204Phone: 703-228-1760Fax: 703-228-1760Email: [email protected]: http://www.arlingtonva.us/volunteerAreas Served: Arlington County
Volunteer Center of the United Way-Thomas Jefferson Area Director: Jessica SnyderMain address: 806 East High StreetCharlottesville, VA 22902Phone: 434-972-1705Fax: 434-972-1719Email: [email protected]: http://www.BeAVolunteer.infoAreas Served: City of Charlottesville and Counties of Albemarle, Fluvanna, Louisa, Greene and Nelson
Greater Augusta Volunteer Center Director: Cynthia PritchardMain address: 24 Idlewood Boulevard, Suite 106Staunton, VA 24401Phone: 540-885-1229Email: [email protected]: http://volunteergreateraugusta.orgAreas Served: Augusta County and Cities of Staunton and Waynes-boro
Hands On Greater Richmond Director: Vanessa DiamondMain address: 7501 Boulder View Drive, Suite 101Richmond, VA 23225Phone: 804-330-7027Fax: 804-330-5992Email: [email protected]: http://www.handsonRVA.orgAreas Served: Greater Richmond Metropolitan Area
HandsOn Blue Ridge Director: Alison JorgensenMain address: 502 Campbell Ave. SWRoanoke, VA 24016Phone: 540-985-0131 ext:502Fax: 540-982-2935Email: [email protected]: http://www.councilofcommunityservices.orgAreas Served: Alleghany County, Botetourt County, Craig County, Floyd County, Giles County, Montgomery County, Pulaski County, Roanoke City, Roanoke County, City of Salem
Hanover County Department of Community Resources Director: Ivy SagerMain address: 12310 Washington HighwayAshland, VA 23005Phone: 804-365-4300Fax: 804-365-4299Email: [email protected]: http://www.HanoverVolunteers.orgAreas Served: Hanover County
Piedmont Volunteer Center Director: Jill SkeltonMain address: 118 E. Piedmont StreetCulpeper, VA 22701Phone: 540-825-0317Toll Free: 540-825-7615Fax: 540-825-7628Email: [email protected]: http://www.piedmontunitedway.orgAreas Served: Culpeper, Fauquier, Madison, Orange and Rappahan-nock Counties
VIRGINIA
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Volunteer Fairfax Director: Jeanne SandersMain address: 10530 Page AveFairfax, VA 22030Phone: 703-246-3460Fax: 703-246-4662Email: [email protected]: http://www.volunteerfairfax.orgAreas Served: Fairfax County, including Falls Church, Fairfax City, Herndon, Vienna and Clifton
VOLUNTEER Hampton Roads Director: Kate Meechan. Interim Executive DirectorMain address: 400 W Olney Rd, Ste BNorfolk, VA 23507Phone: 757-624-2400Fax: 757-624-3618Email: [email protected]: http://www.volunteerhr.orgAreas Served: Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, and Isle of Wight County
Volunteer Loudoun Director: Debra BresslerMain address: 215 Depot Court SE; Mail Stop 78ALeesburg, VA 20175Phone: 703-777-0505Fax: 703-771-5161Email: [email protected]: http://www.loudoun.gov/volunteerAreas Served: Loudoun County
Volunteers of Louisa Director: Pam MatthewsMain address: P.O. Box 306Louisa, VA 23093Phone: 540-967-6095Fax: 540-967-3633Email: [email protected]: http://www.thevol.orgAreas Served: Louisa County
VIRGINIA cont.
MarylandVolunteer Center For Anne Arundel County, Inc. 2666 Riva Road, Suite 130 Annapolis, MD 21401 Email: [email protected] Phone: 410-897-9207 Fax: 410-222-4589 Business Volunteers Unlimited and BVU’s Volunteer Central175 W. Ostend Street.Suite 100, Second FloorBaltimore, MD 21230Phone: 410-366-6030Fax: 410-244-2026 Volunteer Southern MarylandCollege of Southern Maryland8730 Mitchell Road La Plata, MD 20646Phone: (301)934-7642Fax: (301) 934-7699E-mail: [email protected] United Way of Calvert CountyP.O. Box 560530 Main StreetPrince Frederick, MD 20678 Phone: 410-286-0100 Chesapeake Volunteer [email protected]:Chesapeake CollegeOffice of Continuing Education Economic Development Center PO Box 10Wye Mills, MD 21679
COMMUNITY SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF - Volunteer Harford319 South Main StreetBel Air, MD 21014 Phone: 410.638.4444 Web: http://www.volunteerharford.org E-mail : [email protected] 10221 Wincopin CircleColumbia, MD 21044Phone: 410.715.3172Fax: 410.715.0845E-mail: [email protected] Main Phone: 240-777-2600 Fax: 240-777-2601Email: [email protected]: 12900 Middlebrook Road, Suite 1600, Germantown, MD 20874 Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore1324 Belmont Avenue | Suite 401Salisbury, Maryland 21804Tel: 410-742-9911Fax: [email protected] Cyndy Howell, Volunteer CoordinatorWorcester County Government Center1 W. Market Street, Room 1310Snow Hill, MD 21863410.632.5656 Fax 410.632.5614
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ICON 2013 : D.C, HERE WE COME
Get ready for lots of fun and excitement......
Take time Friday to enjoy an outdoor cook-
out on the grounds of a local embassy
Start off the week with dinner on the
Potomac
Then enjoy a picnic while watching
fireworks over the Iwo Jima Memorial
Spend the night at the marvelous Washing-ton Hilton.
Get inspired by keynote speaker,
Elizabeth Smart
Prepare to be mesmerized by Michael C. Anthony’s mind-boggling performance
For a full schedule: http://www.keyclub.org/Libraries/Events_and_Conventions/Guide_KeyClub_2013confirmationpacket.sflb.ashx
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Greetings fellow Key Clubbers! Key Club International Convention is right around the corner! Starting Tuesday, July 2nd, thousands of Key Club members from all the thirty three districts a part of Key Club Inter-national will gather to celebrate the end of one year of service and the start of another. In attendance, there will be members from the Pacific North West district, to the New York District, to the Texas-Oklahoma District. There will also be members from the Caribbean islands, Canada, Bahamas, and even Germany in attendance all at this one unforgettable event!
For me, International Convention holds a special place in my heart. It was until I attended International Convention the summer of my freshman year that I understood the real mag-nitude of Key Club International’s immense size, the cultural diversity of the members that make up our unique organization, and the endless opportunities that are accessible to every member. It was the most pivotal moment of my Key Club experience, allowing Key Club to truly come to life for me. Seeing other members cheer enthusiastically in the general session, applaud wildly for all that we have achieved as an organization, and the warm and infectious smiles that everyone gives as we trade pins and meet new friends. I left Interna-tional Convention feeling motivated and awake for the first time. It was at this convention that I discovered a newfound passion for service and the reality that I can make a difference with my peers in Key Club. It was also this convention that gave me the confidence and push to run for the position of International Trustee.
Thank you for all of your dedication and time that you have given to Key Club. I sincerely hope to see all of you at the 2013 Key Club International Convention!
ICON 2013 : A message your International Trustee, Cecelia Ferguson
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ICON 2013 : Let’s get down to business
House of Delegates
Amendment proposed by International Board of Trustees:
ARTICLE IX. DISTRICTS Section 4. In order to form a new district, the proposed area must include no less than 25 active Key Clubs and no less
than 375 at least 450 active Key Club members. In the event a district fails to maintain this club and membership level
for three years, the Key Club International board may decertify the district by two-thirds majority vote. In such
case, the International director shall provide written notice to the governor and secretary of the
sponsoring Kiwanis district and the governor and administrator of the Key Club district at least
120 days prior to any meeting at which the district’s decertification shall be considered.
If you are a delegate remember to check-in 12:30 on Saturday, July 6th, at the International
Ballroom Center. For more information:
http://www.keyclub.org/Libraries/Governance/Program_KeyClub_Proposed_Amendments_ICON_2013.sflb.ashx
Elections!
One important part of the International Convention is elections. This year two of the candidates will come from the Capital District, Eric Yoon for International Trustee and Raeford Penny for International Vice President. Take a moment to take a look at their bios to learn more about the candidates you have endorsed.
In order to make an educated vote, make sure to look through the Candidate’s booklet on the KCI
website:
http://www.keyclub.org/Libraries/Events_and_Con-ventions/Guide_KeyClub_2013_Key_Club_conven-
tion_candidate_booklet.sflb.ashx
Make sure you make an educated choice because “every choice you make has an end result.”~Zig Ziglar
Make sure everyone makes it out to the district caucus from 1:30PM - 5:30PM on July 4th. If you are a delegate you will also need to attend the nominating conference later that night from 7:30PM - 8:00PM
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DCON 2013, Not Just a Memory!
From the inspirational keynotes to the constructive and motivational work-shops, DCON 2013 left us with a lot to remember. However, that isn’t what we should take from it, we should take initiative to follow through on what we were inspired of. Those keynotes and workshops shouldn’t just leave us with memories to reminisce upon, they should be used as resources to draw open guidance and inspiration. Just as everything else in life, DCON was an experience to learn from, to help better understand what unifies Key Club, and to serve as a lesson for us. What we learned during DCON doesn’t simply have to applied to your Key Club lives but to the rest of it as well. Assuming Key Club isn’t your life (it’s okay if it is, though).
In case you missed this year’s DCON, let’s hear what some of your fellow Key Clubbers have to say about it
District Convention is Baltimore this year was a blast! More than one thousand key clubbers gathered in one hotel to share one common interest: service. The jungle-themed ballroom shook as all the key-club-bers cheered and yelled to our Lieutenant governors on stage showing us just how much Key Club means to them. As the guest-speaker emerged on the stage, thousands of eyes gazed as he shared his amazing stories and displayed how to be a leader. He interacted and engaged with the audience leaving us in awe when he closed for the day.
The social activities included two dances at night that allowed us the chance to meet each other and make connections to other clubs in the district. Upbeat music played while break-dancers from one of the clubs performed for us. The Service show was an excellent opportunity where clubs were able to showcase their ideas and other clubs could get creative ideas for how to spark service in their club. The workshops were events that individuals could sign up for that interest them. For example, if one would want to learn how to become a better public speaker, there was a workshop for that specific need. Key-Clubbers chose 4 workshops for the day, whether they be about getting service ideas, listening to the guest speaker or learning about how to be a better officer in your club. The leaders of these sessions were prepared and knew how to handle every question presented to them and were well equipped in their field. District Convention was an amazing opportunity to make new connections and be able to focus on ones goals and aspira-tions. Not only did it focus on Key Club, but on the Key-Clubbers themselves. It taught us how to become better leaders and people. We ended the weekend with a banquet on Saturday where we could enjoy each others company, celebrate the past-lieutenant governors, and see the talents of our fellow Key-Clubbers when five acts performed in front of the entire ballroom. This weekend helped every single clubber in the room to better not only their club, but their school, their community, and their world.
Division 13 LTG, Keavy Baylor
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I came into my first District Convention this year, nervous and a little skeptical as to how fun this event was going to be. However, as soon as I walked into the hotel in Baltimore, I was completely taken by surprise. There were so many students, people going up and down the escalator and steps, suitcases everywhere, all kinds of spirited Key Club t-shirts, and bubbly new faces! I had no idea the convention was going to be this big. As soon the 4 other officers and I had gotten settled, we all went to the introduction ceremony, which was essentially a huge pep rally. Music was blasting, people were all dressed up for the jungle theme, and everyone was cheering. Seeing the Lieutenant
Governors getting recognized and run up to the stage was exciting and helped me understand more of what my own Lieutenant Governor does for our Division 4A.
When the next day arrived, I attended helpful workshops our group had chosen such as Public Speaking and How To Improve Your Key Club Meetings. The motivational speaker, Ed Gerety, also had his own workshop to discuss topics of leadership, life skills, and setting and achieving goals. His presence in the room was incredible as he made me laugh, tear up, and laugh so hard I teared up. Through his countless stories and lessons, he inspired me and hundreds of other students.
Later that night, it was at the awards ceremony where I truly understood the big picture of Key Club on a district level. When I saw other clubs from different areas being awarded for officer positions, videos, posters, scrapbooks, etc., I began to realize how small our club is in the midst of the entire district. Back at our school, Key Club was just a club that everyone joined. No one knew about the District or International level of Key Club and how we are part of some-thing so much greater. So, I came back from the convention motivated and determined, ready to change my own high school Key Club for the better. The first thing I need to do, become a Lieutenant Governor to inform my division of the wonderful opportunities Key Club has to offer and enlighten them about the club from a district perspective. Check! So, here I am now, super excited for the 2013-2014 year as a proud Lieutenant Governor of Division 4A in the Capital District!
Division 4A LTG, Emily Tu
One important part of DCON is the awards ceremony. It is important to recognize indi-viduals and groups who have gone above and beyond the required duty as a Key Clubber.
Awards
Single ServiceHonorable Mention – Bronze Division – Eastern High School in Division 1First Place – Bronze Division – North Carroll High School in Division 9Honorable Mention – Silver Division – Varina High School in Division 4CFirst Place – Silver Division – Stonewall Jackson High School in Division 10AHonorable Mention – Gold Division – Seaford High School in Division 11AFirst Place – Gold Division – Southampton High School in Division 21Platinum Division – Honorable Mention – Dulaney High School in Division 12Platinum Division – Honorable Mention – Albemarle High School in Division 5A First Place – Platinum Division – Meade High School in Division 14
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Impromptu Essay ContestHonorable Mention – Olivia Chapman – Patterson Mill High School in Division 12Honorable Mention – Abby Kraigh – Patterson Mill High School in Division 12First Place – Danielle Walther – James Wood High School in Divi-sion 19
Oratorical ContestHonorable Mention – Izaack Collins – North County High School in Division 14 Honorable Mention – Matt Wattendorf – Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology in Division 20D First Place – Panashe Mutombo – Patterson Mill High School in Division 12
Non-Digital Poster ContestHonorable Mention – Albemarle High School in Division 5A Honorable Mention – Dulaney High School in Division 12 Second Place – Centreville High School in Division 20B First Place – North County High School in Division 14
Digital Poster Contest Honorable Mention – Seaford High School in Division 11A Honorable Mention – Stonewall Jackson High School in Division 10ASecond Place – Potomac Falls High School in Division 20C First Place – James Wood High School in Division 19
Video ContestHonorable Mention – James Wood High School in Division 19 Second Place – Dulaney High School in Division 12 First Place – Seaford High School in Division 11A
Non-Traditional Scrapbook ContestHonorable Mention – Perry Hall High School in Division 12Honorable Mention – Strasburg High School in Division 19 Second Place – Severna Park High School in Division 14 First Place – Patterson Mill High School in Division 12
Traditional Scrapbook ContestHonorable Mention – Seaford High School in Division 11AHonorable Mention – Dulaney High School in Division 12Second Place – Albemarle High School in Division 5AFirst Place – James Wood High School in Division19
Distinguished Club Award Distinguished Level – First Place – Meade High School in Division 14Diamond Level – Second Place – Southampton High School in Division 21 Diamond Level – First Place – Varina High School in Division 4C
Eliminate 1K Clubs - Recognizing clubs that have given $1000 or more to The Eliminate ProjectLake Braddock Secondary High School in Division 20DStonewall Jackson Sr High School in Division 10A Patterson Mill High School in Division 12 Patriot High School in Division 10A Albemarle High School in Division 5A Forest Park High School in Division 10A Dulaney High School in Division 12
Elimidallion AwardsMr. David Brothers – Lake Braddock Secondary School in Division 20DMr. David Lurie – Lake Braddock Secondary School in Divi-sion 20DBowden Saunders – District Governor
Most Improved Key ClubsNorth Carroll High School in Division 9Patterson Mill High School in Division 12
Best New ClubHeritage Academy in Division 9
Key Club of the YearLake Braddock Secondary School in Division 20D
Above & Beyond Outstanding MembersDivision 1 – Kristin Davis from Largo High School Division 2A – Megan Beisser from Liberty High School Division 2B – Anna Merten from Patrick Henry High SchoolDivision 3/8 – Katherine Berg from Blacksburg High SchoolDivision 4A – Kaleigh Jaeger from Deep Run High School Division 4B – Elaina Gainer from Lancaster High School Division 4C – Ellena McConnell from Varina High SchoolDivision 5A – Sarah Henderson from Albemarle High School Division 5B – Holly Reid from Waynesboro High SchoolDivision 9 – Taylor Rigsby from North Hagerstown High SchoolDivision 10A – Young Yoo from Gar-Field Senior High School Division 10B – Kara Harvey from James Monroe High School Division 11A – Courtney Michel from Seaford High SchoolDivision 11B – Andy Tran from Bohemia Manor High School Division 12 – Yejin Yoon from Dulaney High SchoolDivision 13 – Johnnie Owens from Hampton High School Division 14 – Asharib Butt from North County High SchoolDivision 15 – Hannah Welch from Pocomoke High School.Division 16 – Hannah Foster from Cape Henry Collegiate SchoolDivision 17A – Rebecca Naimon from Montgomery Blair High SchoolDivision 17B – Ajiya Doka from Wheaton High School
Awards cont.
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Above & Beyond Outstanding Members cont. Division 18 – Brenda Tapp from Matoaca High SchoolDivision 19 – Brooke Souders from Millbrook High School Division 20A – Emily Johnson from Thomas Edison High School Division 20B – Eunhee Cho from Centreville High SchoolDivision 20C – Garrett Fraino from Potomac Falls High SchoolDivision 20D – Allyson Biersack & Rebecca Biersack from Lake Braddock Secondary SchoolDivision 21 – Sydney Blackman from Indian River High SchoolDivision 22A – Gabriella Brooks from Northern High SchoolDivision 22B – Raeghan Steelberg from Calvert High School Division 23 – Kalen Clifton from Warhill High School
Outstanding Club Editor Heidi Stone from Walkersville High School in Division 9
Outstanding Club TreasurerHema Mannivannan from Leonardtown High School in Division 22A
Outstanding Club SecretaryAnnika Anderson from Leonardtown High School in Division 22A
Outstanding Club Vice PresidentAngela Li from Western Albemarle High School in Division 5A
Outstanding Club Presidents Patricia Bai from Dulaney High School in Division 12 Kaitlyn Yetman from Battlefield High School in Division 10A
Alan Devers Outstanding Member Award Benjamin Seto from North County High School in Division 14
Stuart Mendelsohn Outstanding Kiwanis Advisor Award Mr. Donald Foss from the Kiwanis Club of Charlottesville, Virginia in Division 5A
Dale Q. Larson Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award Ms. Karen Turek from Dulaney High School in Division 12
Talent Contest Finalists Aishu Jayapal from Dulaney High School in Division 12 Delia Shin & Yejin Yoon from Dulaney High School in Division 12 Chris Brown from The Tome School in Division 11BEster Yu from Centreville High School in Division 20B Calvin Collins from North Dorchester High School in Division 11A
Workshop Raffle WinnersJinney Kil from Glenelg High School in Division 14Annette Chung from Fairfax High School in Division 20BPreston Lofgran from Broad Run High School in Division 20CHannah Lim from Brookville High School in Division 2ABarbara Lee from Eastern High School in Division 1
Robert H. Turner Capital District Kiwanis Foundation $1000 Scholarships Minwei Cao from Dulaney High School in Division 12Kirstie Coombs from North Hagerstown High School in Division 9Jessica Fairly from Atlee High School in Division 4C Regina Tompros from Meade Senior High School in Divi-sion 14Esther Yoon from Centreville High School in Division 20B
Robert H. Turner Capital District Kiwanis Foundation $2000 Scholarship Caroline Brigham from Great Mills High School in Divi-sion 22A
Key Clubs of the Month on District WebsiteDulaney High School in Division 12Lake Braddock Secondary School in Division 20DNorth Carroll High School in Division 9Leonardtown High School in Division 22B
Featured Key Clubbers on District WebsiteKaitlyn Yetman from Battlefield High School in Division 10AGreg Boehme from Forest Park High School in Division 10ASarah Henderson from Albemarle High School in Division 5ANadia Amdad from Towson High School in Division 12Claudia Mui from North County High School in Division 14Amanda Ortiz from Huntingtown High School in Division 22A
Outstanding District Board MemberJosie Grant – Division 9 Lt. Governor
Stacey Phillips Outstanding District Board MemberGrace Bampton – Division 10A Lt. Governor
Scott Hunter AwardMr. Justin Garrow – Zone Administrator for Divisions 11B, 12 & 14
G. Harold Martin Recognitions Ms. Yvonne Holley – Past Zone Administrator for Divisions 16 & 21Mr. Tom Murphy Past Zone Administrator for Divisions 10A & 10BMs. Christine Semon – Past Zone Administrator for Divi-sions 9 & 19Mrs. Debbie Todd – Past Zone Administrator for Divisions 5A & 5B
Awards cont.
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Largo High School 1Eastern High School 1Coolidge High School 1Theodore Roosevelt High School 1Spingarn High School 1Brookville High School 2AEC Glass High School 2ANorthside High School 2BPatrick Henry High School 2BLord Botetourt High School 2BCave Spring High School 2BMartinsville High School 2BStaunton River High School 2BRoanoke Catholic School 2BWilliam Fleming High School 2BForest Park Academy 2BDeep Run High School 4AGodwin High School 4AMiddlesex High School 4BLee-Davis High School 4CVarina High School 4CHanover High School 4CAtlee High School 4CAlbemarle High School 5AFluvanna County High School 5AWestern Albemarle High School 5AMonticello High School 5AFishburne Military School 5BFort Defiance High School 5BHarrisonburg High School 5BWaynesboro High School 5BFrancis Scott Key High School 9Heritage Academy 9Liberty High School 9Linganore High School 9Manchester Valley High School 9Middletown High School 9North Carroll High School 9North Hagerstown High School 9South Carroll High School 9South Hagerstown High School 9Tuscarora High School 9Urbana High School 9Walkersville High School 9Westminster High School 9Winters Mill High School 9Battlefield High School 10ABrentsville District High School 10AForest Park High School 10AGar-Field High School 10AOsbourn High School 10AOsbourn Park High School 10APatriot High School 10AStonewall Jackson High School 10AJames Monroe High School 10BCourtland High School 10BColonial Forge High School 10B
Patriot High School 10AStonewall Jackson High School 10AJames Monroe High School 10BCourtland High School 10BColonial Forge High School 10BChancellor High School 10BStafford High School 10BNorth Dorchester High School 11A Sussex Technical High School 11A Seaford High School 11A Tome School 11BElkton High School 11BCharter School of Wilmington 11BDulaney High School 12Patterson Mill High School 12Towson High School 12Perry Hall High School 12Owings Mills High School 12Franklin High School 12Hereford High School 12Carver Center 12Hampton High School 13Hampton Roads Academy 13Woodside High School 13Kecoughtan High School 13Riiver Hill High School 14Atholton High School 14Glenelg High School 14Marriotts Ridge High School 14North County High School 14South River High School 14Arundel High School 14Archbishop Spalding High School 14Severna Park High School 14Meade High School 14Stephen Decatur High School 15Delmar High School 15Pocomoke High School 15Landstown High School 16Cape Henry Collegiate School 16Ocean Lakes High School 16Richard Montgomery High School 17AMontgomery Blair High School 17AWinston Churchill High School 17AColonel Zadok Magruder High School 17AWalter Johnson High School 17ARockville High School 17AJames Hubert Blake High School 17BWatkins Mill High School 17BJohn F. Kennedy High School 17BPaint Branch High School 17BSherwood High School 17BWheaton High School 17BAlbert Einstein High School 17BThomas Dale High School 18Clover Hill High School 18Matoaca High School 18
Wheaton High School 17BAlbert Einstein High School 17BThomas Dale High School 18Clover Hill High School 18Matoaca High School 18Cosby High School 18James Wood High School 19Millbrook High School 19Sherando High School 19Handley High School 19Strasburg High School 19West Potomac High School 20AThomas Edison High School 20ABishop O'Connell High School 20ACentreville High School 20BFairfax High School 20BOakton High School 20BChantilly High School 20BWestfield High School 20BJames Robinson High School 20BFreedom High School 20BW.T. Woodson High School 20BJames Madison High School 20BBriar Woods High School 20CPotomac Falls High School 20CHeritage High School 20CTuscarora High School 20CBroad Run High School 20CThomas Jefferson High School 20DAnnandale High School 20DLake Braddock Secondary School 20DMarshall High School 20DWest Springfield High School 20DLangley High School 20DChurchland High School 21Grassfield High School 21Great Bridge High School 21Indian River High School 21Kings Fork High School 21Oscar F. Smith High School 21Smithfield High School 21Southampton High School 21Stonebridge High School 21Western Branch High School 21La Plata High School 22ANorthern High School 22AHuntingtown High School 22ALackey High School 22ANorth Point High School 22ACalvert High School 22BGreat Mills High School 22BLeonard Hall Junior Naval Academy 22BLeonardtown High School 22BPatuxent High School 22BSt. Mary's Ryken Catholic High School 22BBruton High School 23Gloucester High School 23Jamestown High School 23Lafayette High School 23Poquoson High School 23Tabb High School 23Walsingham Academy 23
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What Key Club Leaves BehindFor seniors especially, now that the year is over, this is a time that you may think back at how Key Club has affected you, it is important to live by what you have learned, and to live by the mind set of a Key
Clubber; to serve with care, leadership, inclusiveness, and character building.
What Key Club means to a former LTG
When I joined Key Club, I didn't know much about it. I was confused that they didn't make keys, but I went to projects and got points as I was supposed to. I didn't know what they meant by Kiwanis Family- why would we be invited to their picnic? But the president of my school's club made me social service chair in 10th grade despite my skepticism. He knew how special the club was, and wanted me to find out for myself. It didn't take long for me to see why Key Club was unique. It was just a group made of kids from all parts of the student body working together to better their community. Why? Just for fun. And I absolutely loved it. From there, I became Vice President, and then the Lieutenant Governor of my division of the Capital District. I wanted to use these positions to spread the word about Key Club and how life changing it can be. I could have so easily missed out on that knowledge so I made it my mission to make sure others were given the chance.I can't express what it feels like to be a part of a service organization that is so universal. Through Key Club, I can get the same sensation I feel from helping my community by helping someone halfway around the world. I have friends and relationships that will last forever. The people I met through Key Club are the most passionate, caring, and hardworking teenagers on the planet. They restored my faith in my peers and helped me grow to become someone I can be proud of today. Key Club opened up so many doors for me and showed me that life really is what you make it. It's hard to imagine that I was once unaware of the meaning of K-family; now I can't remember what it felt like not to be a part of it.
What Key Club means to another former LTG, KarinaHow has Key Club changed my life? An easier question to answer would be, “how has Key Club NOT changed my life?” I joined during my freshman year of high school, on the last day possible, and it’s been the best last-minute decision of my life. I knew very little about the club in general, but I knew I wanted to be involved in community service, so this was the club to join. Back then, I had no idea how much of an impact this decision would make on the rest of my high school career and my at-titude, views on life, and future goals. I attended my first District Convention that year, and after hearing the keynote speaker and founder of the non-profit Grassroot Soccer, Ethan Zohn, I became hooked on the idea of simply using my talents, ideas, or even just raw, undeveloped images in my mind to make an impact in the world, no matter the size. My eyes were opened to the needs of others, and my mind was opened to what I could do about it. Still, Key Club isn’t just a club for people to get together and complete a service project every once in a while; it hon-estly becomes a family. I experienced this unity throughout all my years in Key Club, but especially during my senior year, serving as a Lieutenant Governor on the district board. It’s astonishing how easy it is to become inspired and motivated just from sharing ideas with a bunch of passionate teenagers and adults, but even more wonderful to see this type of group become best friends, college roommates, significant others, and mentors, all through sharing a common desire to make a difference in the world. Being in an organization like Key Club has made me optimistic for the future of the world because of the quality of individuals that make up the club; I know these people, who in the future will still have the values and passion Key Club instilled in them, will end up becoming prominent leaders and make the world a better place. Key Club has made me more receptive to the needs of others. It has made me eager to jump into any situation and use my skills and abilities for those who cannot. It has given me a network of the most genuine, caring, and truly lifelong friends. It has changed every part of me, and I couldn’t be happier to have had this incredible experience in my life. Key Club love forever.
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For Seniors, It Doesn’t Have To Be Over...........
CKI is the world’s premier collegiate service organization with 11,000 mem-bers on more than 500 campuses around the world. CKI’s tenets—service, leadership, and fellowship—form the backbone of the organization.
Here’s what Samantha Schneider has to say about CKI: I was a dedicated member in Key Club for all four years. Community ser-vice and volunteering became my passion and what I decided to contin-ue with in college through Circle K International. I have been in college for 3 years and have been very involved with CKI both on the club and dis-trict level. My college experience would not be as amazing as it has been without my involvement in CKI. I have truly made the best memories from joining CKI during my college career. I met my best friends through Circle K and wouldn’t have it any other way. It was definitely one of the best deci-sions I have made in college
For more info on CKI visit : http://www.circlek.org/home.aspx For more info on CKI of the Capital District visit: http://www.cdcki.org/
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