division 23 january newsletter
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Hello Yeti's. Enjoy reading the newsletter!TRANSCRIPT
As I was sitting in bed trying to think of a de-scent topic to write about, Facebook distracted me, just like always. One of my friends had posted about Kim Jung Il’s (North Korea dude) recent death. I thought what a great year it has been for me, for this country, and for this world. Osama Bin Laden, Moammar Gadhafi, and Kim Jung Il have died (three horrible people off of this planet)! Sure this state, this country, and our world might have had some bad fate. But thankfully, awesome, fan-tastic things have happened as well. Wonderful things have happened this year. We elected our marvelous LtG, Alyssa who has turned this division 1800 around, we have become a tight-er division, we almost dominated at Fall Rally North, and our clubs are preparing to dominate District Convention. As each of our clubs begin to take this division by a surprise, we shouldn’t forget that even though we have hills (at times, personal Everest’s) to climb, to take a breather, enjoy the view, remember how we got to that point, and most importantly, we climbed that far. Even though we are busy climbing our hills, or
Everest’s, we all are a part of Key Club. We all are working to make this world a better place to live. Whether it is simply picking up a piece of paper and throwing it away, stopping a fight, or begin-ning a school wide project to fundraise for the Special Olympics. If we don’t help make the world a better to live, people like Bin Laden, Gadhafi, and or Jung Il will turn the world around to the way they’d prefer it. Happy Key Clubbing, Happy New Year, and thank you for helping changing the world! Alli Lampshire Lowry Key Club President Division 23 Tech Editor Lowry Polar Plunge Chair
“The best way to find your-
self is to lose yourself in the
service of others.”
-Mohandas Gandhi
A word from Alli
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In This Issue
Editor’s Note…… 2
Brea’s Blurb/ Yeti’s……. 3
D23 Leadership Team.. 4
Memo from LtG……….. 5
Pictures With Santa…... 6
District Convention…… 7
BEEcome a Leader… 8-9
CNH’s #1 Bee…………. 10
Officer Bonding……… 11
Club Snap Shots 12-13
Special Olympics
Bingo Party…………….
14
Club/ Member of the
Month………………….
15
December’s DCM
Minutes………………...
16
January’s DCM
Agenda………………..
17
Calendar……………… 18
Introducing the Yeti’s
Brea’s Blurb
Hello division 23! This is just a reminder that
DCON is coming up and you should be actively
fundraising for your club! If you have any
questions or suggestions for division fundrais-
ing, email me at:
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Lindsey Newman Alyssa Yocom
Mr. Mike
Alli Lampshire
Lieutenant
Governor
d23.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.
com
Executive
Assistant
lindseyewman@
charter.net
Division 23
Tech Editor
Region 6
Advisor
mmcstroul@ gmail.com
I don't really have a favorite memory in the snow because I don't like the cold too much but I love the way that snow looks when it
has freshly fallen: sparkly, soft, fresh, and new. It makes me smile.
I love snow because it is an other excuse for me to be a little kid
and play around in it. Plus it is one more reason to come in make
extra marshmallow hot chocolate! <3
Brea Denney
Executive
Assistant
breanna.maxine@
gmail.com
My favorite thing about snow is that I can ski in it.
THE Yeti
I love shoveling the snow for all of my neighbors and building igloos
The Yeti
My favorite memory of snow was when I had my first snow experience here in Nevada. My sister and I put on all of our new snow gear on and built forts and went sledding on the hill behind our house!!!
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Alli Lampshire
I don't really have a favorite memory in the snow because I don't like the cold too much but I love the way that snow looks when it
has freshly fallen: sparkly, soft, fresh, and new. It makes me smile.
I love snow because it is an other excuse for me to be a little kid
and play around in it. Plus it is one more reason to come in make
extra marshmallow hot chocolate! <3
Challenge of the month: Each month, I will give
you a challenge. I want to hear all about your
opinions and experiences so please take the time
to answer these prompts. By accepting this
challenge, you give your club Yeti Points.
Tell me about your favorite childhood
memory.
Hey there BEEautiful Yetis!
I hope that you are all celebrating the New Year in the best way
possible! It is a time for happiness, relaxation, motivation, and new op-
portunities. Now is your chance to make a difference! 2012 is starting
us all off on a clean slate. Whether you are a freshman, a senior, or an-
ything in between, take this year by storm! I encourage you all to serve
your community and the people around you in every way possible as
well as take some time this year to focus on what really matters:
Friends, Family, school, and Key Club! Breathe in the fresh new air and
go out and make a difference.
I am bringing in the New Year with the MVBees (CNH District Board)
at Winter Board training where I will be preparing myself to finish off
my term and hand over our wonderful division to someone else. Change
is in the air! Take this chance to become a leader within this division. If
you are interested in becoming a Lieutenant Governor (or a club officer)
please let me know as soon as possible! I would love to help each and
every one of you become better service leaders. Becoming a leader at
the club or division level will help you develop skills you didn’t know
that you had as well as allow you to work with other service leaders.
With that said, I would like to take a moment to thank all of you for
making this year so fantastic. Since April of 2011, Division 23 has
reached amazing heights! We raised $1,200+ for the Pediatric Trauma
Program, sent 167 people to Fall Rally North, we have gained an abun-
dance of wonderful new members and our service hours have almost
doubled! Congratulations to you, Division 23, you rock! I am so hon-
ored to be able to serve such a motivated and diverse division. But
don’t let us stop now! The year is just beginning! Let’s go out with a
bang and show California-Nevada-Hawaii what D23 has!
Your chance to celebrate a great and successful Key Club year is
nearing! District Convention is right around the corner. This event will
showcase you and your club for all of the hard work and magical ser-
vice you have done. This enlightening event is a great chance for you
to learn, celebrate, and make friends all at once. I want to see YOU
there! (Please contact your club officers for more details).
Have a wonderful month! I hope to see you all at the January DCM
and at other service events. :]
Love,
Alyssa
Memo from The LtG
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Lowry Members walking to the airport
before departure to DCON 2011
A Visit from the North Pole Lowry High School
This holiday season as we prepare for one of
our busiest times of the year some of our
members stopped for a minute and took
the time to make some local happier. They
got a visit from Santa and some of his elves
(oh, and most importantly , his Snow Prin-
cess)! We had some of our shortest mem-
bers be the elves and oddly enough our
tallest member and current President Alli
was an elf, well that was until she decided
to be a Snow Princess at the last minute.
Needless to say it was a great success! We
felt lucky to have no little kids pull on San-
ta’s beard and find out it wasn’t the real
Old Saint Nick. We got many thank you’s
from parents, and many shy smiles from the
little ones. One thing we heard a lot of was
“Santa this year I would like….for Christmas”
Mary Castaneda, Bulletin Editor, and Yoana
Chavez, Junior Representative, playing elf.
I loved the whole experience of it! But my favorite part was when the kids walked in, saw Santa and had the biggest smiles on their faces!
-Yoana Chavez, Junior Class Representative
In the pictures above: Yoana Chavez (elf), Mary Castaneda (elf), JD Martin (Santa), and
Alli Lampshire (Snow Princess).
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Calling All Key Clubbers!!
April 13-15, 2012
Santa Clara Convention Center
Come CELEBRATE a year of magical service.
District Convention is where Key Clubbers from all over our Cali-Nev-Ha District gather to
expand their knowledge about Key Club and service, to elect the next executive board
team for our district, and to recognize Key Club individuals and clubs for all their hard work
and dedication to Key Club.
DCON Theme 2012:
BEElieve – the Magic of Service
What to expect:
A jam-packed weekend full of fun, fellowship, service, education, and
spirit! DCON Consists of General Sessions as well as Workshops. Key Note
and motivational speakers will be present. Also, a talent show will be fea-
tured. The workshops help you learn more about Key Club as well as pro-
vide you with the skills to be a better leader and to better serve your com-
munity. You will find at least one workshop that is perfect for you since
there is a plethora to choose from. When you spend an entire weekend
with more than 3,000 Key Clubbers in the same convention center, you
can bet that spirits will be high! Enjoy fun spirit battles and show your pride
for Key Club. This DCON, we are focusing on the successes of the club
and the magical feeling you get from community service.
Lowry Members walking to the airport
before departure to DCON 2011
This event is life-changing. It makes a member better understand the gravity
of Key Club. We aren’t just another service organization. We are a strong
group of youthful individuals that are reaching millions of people world-
wide. Being a Key Club member is something to be proud of.
All of the hard work we do in Key Club surely deserves recognition. Please
join us in Spring 2012! Enjoy a weekend in sunny California with other Key
Club members just like you. A year of service will be celebrated all weekend
long. We can’t wait to see you there!
Questions? Please contact your club officers and/or Lieutenant Governor.
Lowry Members before boarding their
plane to Anaheim, DCON 2011
District Convention 2012
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BEEcome a Leader
Interested in be-
coming a leader
that is able to
work with 74 oth-
er leaders that
love to serve their
communities like
you do?
Become the next Lieutenant Governor for D23!
What do Lt. Governors do?
Serve all of the Clubs in their Divi-
sion
Build their skills as leaders
Develop time management, or-
ganization, and office program
skills
Serve the community
Get the opportunity to explore
their capabilities and achieve
great heights
Have a blast!
Training & Election
Candidate Training Conference –
Put on by 2011-12 Lt. Governors
Learn what it takes to be a LTG
January 14, 2011
Conclave (Lt. Governor election)
held in February 2012
Are YOU interested in serving
your Division for the 2012-13 Key
Club year? Contact Alyssa Yo-
com at
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BEEcome a Leader
Inspire others!
Learn about yourself!
Share your enthusi-
asm!
Become a LEADER.
Want to take
up responsi-
bilities and
grow as a
leader while
working di-
rectly with
others?
Become your club’s next Officer!
Becoming an officer develops
your skills and allows you to
help your home club help the
community in a multitude of
ways while building a better un-
derstanding of Key Club Inter-
national.
Positions Available:
=President
=Vice President
=Secretary
=Treasurer
=Bulletin Editor
I am a caring and
competent servant
leader transform-
ing communities
world-wide.
Find out more! =Talk to your club officers
=Visit cnhkeyclub.org and research your
position under the “Officers” tab.
=Contact Alyssa at
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Officers from all over Division 23 gathered on December 11 at the Sierra Hall (UNR). We didn’t sit at a table all
afternoon and have workshops- we were on our feet most of the time. It started with learning how to form a
circle- yes, we had to learn how to make a proper circle. We had high five buddies, high ten buddies, and high
fifteen buddies. With our high fifteen patterns, we had to come up with three wishes. While playing the line
game, we learned a lot about ourselves and those around us. It was an inspiring day where new bonds were
Officer bonding was not only fun, but enlightening and I
learned a lot about my peers. -Brea Denney, Executive Assis-
tant
We played a lot of really fun games, I was
able to meet some new people, and it was
fun because I got out of my comfort zone
and experience some new things.
-Colter Ruttenbur, Lowry Freshmen Class
Representative
Officer Bonding
Activities
It was magical being able
to see so many leader in
Key Club come together
and have a blast learning
about each other.
-Alyssa Yocom, LtG
Officer Bonding Day
It was a lot of fun and it was
a great chance to meet and get to know some of the oth-
er officers!
-Danielle Kovaltchouk, Wooster’s Treasurer
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Albert Lowry High School We might have had a very intense month,
but we most definitely created tighter and new
bonds filled with memories that will never be forgot-
ten. After a service project, our President, Alli Lamp-
shire, and our Bulletin Editor, Mary Castaneda, were
scared almost to death by our Sophomore Repre-
sentatives who thought it funny to see them scream
and throw everything they were carrying (which in
fact I, Mary, didn’t really appreciate). Mary Cas-
taneda, Lowry’s Bulletin Editor and November’s
Member of Month, saved our President, Alli, many
Club Snap Shots
Lowry: Alli Lampshire (Snow Princess),
Mary Castaneda (Elf 1), and JD
Martin (Santa), volunteer at a local
Elementary School for Pictures With
Santa
Lowry: Alli Lampshire takes pictures of
the Special Olympian's and Santa at
their Special Olympian Bingo Holiday
Party
times during these last month, whether it be from getting her out of the little kid play
place at McDonalds at one of our socials or simply saving her from herself. Mary had
one of the highest attendance records for November, attended all service events, help-
ing fundraise for District Convention, maintained a positive attitude, contributed idea’s to
benefit the club, school, and community.
Key Club week was celebrated by wearing our Fall Rally shirts, thanking Key Play-
ers, and inviting the school to a pizza party which doubled as our club social, this was a
great way to get new members for our club and had quite a few new members and are
expecting more to come! Our biggest fundraiser this month was for DCON with See’s
Candy (we raised about $1,450; our club is able to keep 30% of that); we volunteered at
our local Soup Kitchen and helped a local Elementary school decorate gift bags for their
holiday shop. Some of our shortest and one of our tallest members (actually the tallest
member, Alli) played elves and Santa at a local elementary school.
Our annual Special Olympians Bingo Christmas Party was a huge success and seeing the
joy and fun in the eyes of these kids when they got a bingo, we are actually very close to
these kids and it warmed our hearts to see them so happy. Between preparing for Spe-
cial Olympics and shopping for our Board Member Secret Santa, playing Santa and his
Elves, helping make holiday bags, and trying to keep Alli from falling, Lowry members
have been very busy .
Early MRF: 200
Articles/Quotes: 150
Visuals: 500
DCM Attendance: 80
Most Service: 200
Most Funds Raised: 150
Dues on time: 250
Miscellaneous: 85
Total: 1,615
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Lowry: Special Olympian with his BINGO
prize too cute!
Earl Wooster High School Early MRF: 200
Articles/Quotes: 10
DCM Attendance: 60
TOC: 25
Dues on time: 250
Miscellaneous: 90
Total: 635
Galena High School
Early MRF: 200
Dues on time: 250
Total: 450 Reno High School
Early MRF: 200
DCM Attendance: 60
Dues on time: 250
Miscellaneous: 50
Total: 560
Edward C. Reed High School
Early MRF: 200
DCM Attendance: 60
TOC: 25
Dues on time: 250
Miscellaneous: 75
Total: 610
North Valleys High School
Early MRF: 200
DCM Attendance: 110
Dues on time: 250
Miscellaneous: 100
Total: 660
Proctor Hug High School
Early MRF: 200
DCM Attendance: 20
TOC: 25
Miscellaneous 25
Total: 270
Elko High School On time dues: 250
Total: 250
Spring Creek
On time MRF: 100
Miscellaneous: 100
Total: 200
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Lowry members came together this holiday season to host a bingo party for our
local Special Olympians. Smiles were made, idea’s were created, friendships
were formed, and some Key Clubbers lives were changed by these very special
people!
Special Olympics Christmas Bingo Party
I really loved helping out with the
party and playing bingo with the kids was really fun i loved their fac-es when someone would win a prize
overall i think it was a great party.
-Giovanni Diaz, Lowry Treasurer
It was really fun. I was really glad to
play Santa for all the kids. It inspired me
to be better than I usually am.
-Colter Ruttenbur, Lowry Freshmen Class
Representative
Watching the Olympians see/ meet Santa with their shy, nervous smiles on their faces, brought back some memo-ries. It took them a while to adjust to the idea of Santa
being there. I could tell they loved when Santa took some
time out of his busy schedule this time of year to sit down, and play some bingo with them.
-Alli Lampshire, Lowry President and D23 Tech Editor
California-Nevada-Hawaii District
CLUB OF THE MONTH
This certificate is awarded to
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California-Nevada-Hawaii District
Division 23
CLUB OF THE MONTH
This certificate is awarded to Albert Lowry
240 service hours (November)
Attended DCM
Actively participates in the division
when possible
Maintains division relations
For actively participating within the division and going above and beyond regular expectations in regards to club duties as of December 20, 2011.
MEMBER OF THE MONTH This certificate is awarded to
*Favorite Key Club Service Event:
Tournament of Champions
*Favorite Key Club Social Event: Re-
gion Training Conference
*Why she joined Key Club: To make
a difference in the world.
*Club: Earl Wooster
Jessica SanJuan
This member has been actively participating in the division
through consistent attendance as well as by being an inspira-tion to others to do more ser-vice as of December 20, 2011.
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DIVISIONS 23 & 45 KEY CLUB
December Division Council Meeting Minutes
Called to order by Alyssa Yocom at 2:06pm.
Key Club Pledge and Pledge of Allegiance
Attendance: Lowry, Wooster, Reed, North Valleys, Hug, Reno
Old Business was discussed.
Special Olympics
Described as fulfilling and fun
Shared experiences from it
Key to College
Educational, enlightening, fun. Thanks to UNR’s Circle K.
Club Events
Discussed the upcoming projects of each club.
Upcoming Events
District Convention
April 13-15th 2012 at Santa Clara Convention Center
Discussed fundraiser ideas
Selling Lanyards
Created the slogan “BEE the Key!”
If you have any more, contact Brea at [email protected]
Philanthropic Fundraising & Service
Service opportunities are available such as Adopt a Family, Collect Canned Food, Volunteering at the Hu-
mane Society, Special Olympics, Polar plunge etc.
Miscellaneous
Upcoming elections for Lieutenant Governor, and Club Officers
Candidate Training Conference (for potential Lt. Governors) will be January 14th. Save the date!
Contact Alyssa ([email protected]) if interested!
Meeting adjourned at 3:06pm.
Date: Sunday, December 11th, 2011
Location: University of Nevada, Reno
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
Focus: Division bonding, DCON, Service,
Eliminate fundraising, Division Socials
Relevant Contact Information Given:
Alyssa Yocom
Alli Lampshire
Breanna Denney
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DIVISIONS 23 & 45 KEY CLUB
Call to Order
Key Club Pledge
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call:
Albert Lowry
Earl Wooster
Edward C. Reed
Elko
Galena
North Valleys
Procter Hug
Reno
Sparks
Spanish Springs
Spring Creek
Division 45
Ice Breaker
Old Business
Division Accomplish-
ments
Club Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
A New Year, a New
You
Chili’s Fundraiser
Lanyard Sales
Service opportunities
Philanthropic Fundrais-
ing (Eliminate pro-
gress)
Conclave: Feb. 5th!
January Division Council Meeting
Date: January 15, 2012
Location: 855 S. Center Street Reno, NV
Time: 1:00-2:00pm
Focus: “New Year, New You,” celebrating the
magic of service, District Convention, elec-
tions.
Notes:
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Key Club 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 to combat all forces
which tend to undermine these institutions.
Questions? Comments? Concerns? Suggestions?
Contact:
Alyssa Yocom
Division 23 & Division 45 Lieutenant Governor
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text: 775-846-9747
DIVISIONS 23 & 45 KEY CLUB
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January 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 FASFA Applica-
tions Open
Happy New Year
2 3 4
National Trivia Day
5 Newsletter
Articles & Visuals
Due 6:00pm
6 7
8
Secret Pal Day
9 10 11 12
National Work
Harder Day
13
14
Candidate Training
Conference
15
DCM @ 1 pm
Newsletter Input
due by 6pm
16 Martin Luther
King Jr Day
NATIONAL NOTHING
DAY
17 18 19
Popcorn Day
20
National HUGGING
DAY
21Camp Lotsafun
Fundraiser at Bowl-
ing Stadium
National Hug Day
22
Division Council
Meeting
23 24 25
Opposite Day
26 27 28
29 30 31
Backwards Day
February 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
National Freedom
Day
2
Ground Hog Day
3 4
5 DCM @ 12:45,
Ice Skating Social
@ 1:30; Super Bowl!
National Disaster
6 7 8 9
Hershey's Chocolate
Day
10 11
Eliminate Date
12 13
Get a different
Name day
14
Valentines Day
15 Items for news-
letter due
National Gum Drop
Day
16 17
National Random
Acts of Kindness
Day
18
19 20
Presidents Day
21
22
World Thinking Day
National Be Humble
Day
23 24 25
Executive Candi-
date Training Con-
ference
26 27
International Polar
Bear Day
28
National Public
Sleeping Day
29
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