issue #17 | ghs key club weekly bulletin
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A brief reminder to register at the meetings ($16!) and sign up for the blood drive if you haven't already! The Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is still going on--if you raise the most money you'll receive a $5 Starbucks giftcard, a lanyard, and bragging rights. ;) Don't forget to sign up for the multitude of events we have!!TRANSCRIPT
Volume 6 | Issue 17
The Official Newsletter of James A. Garfield High School Key Club, Division 26
October 30, 2014
GARFIELD HS KEY CLUB
MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR
Dear Key Clubbers, A reminder that you need to pay your dues before signing up for events ($16 for returning and new members). The blood drive is still going on; be sure to sign up for it before the 30th! COUNTDOWN TO HALLOWEEN: 2 DAYS!! What will you be doing that day? Maybe Trick-or-Treating for UNICEF? Help raise some money this Halloween for children in need—the one who raises the most will get a $5 Starbucks giftcard, a lanyard, bragging rights, and the satisfaction of helping our your fellow man! As always, hope to see y’all at the meetings!
~Jennifer Wang
What’s new?
BLOOD
DRIVE.....3
MEMBER OF
THE ISSUE…7
CALENDAR
AND
EVENTS.....5
Having fun at an event? Taking a lot of selfies? Share/tweet
them so everyone can enjoy! Also check out our new Instagram:
garfieldkeyclub Or send us your
images to: garfieldkeyclub @gmail.com
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REGISTRATION:
Register today
@ the meeting
for $16!
Make sure to follow the GHS Key Club Facebook page (if you have a Facebook):
Garfield High School Key Cub
Or add our email to your contacts: [email protected]
TRICK OR
TREAT FOR
UNICEF…..6
This year Key Club and BSU are teaming up to help out the
blood drive! Are you skeptical about donating blood? Scared
because it’s your first time? Here are some facts to keep in mind when deciding to donate:
Blood DRIVE
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The actual donation takes
about 5-15 minutes; the rest of
the time is for hydrating yourself
(plus, free snacks!)
900 people DAILY require blood
in Western Washington alone
Every pint donated can help
save up to 3 lives!!
Additional requirements:
o Must be 114lbs (male) or
125lbs (female) if under
the age of 18 (minimum
age to donate is 16)
o Must EAT a hearty meal &
DRINK plenty of fluids
24~48 hours prior to
donating
Donate on October 30th in the gym. Ask officers of Key Club or BSU for the forms!
Calendar & Events October
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Sunday Friday Thursday Saturday
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Team Survivor NW Auction
BIRTHDAYS:
Brain Injury Gala
Dia de los Muertos November 1st (Saturday) Location: Phinney Center (6523 Phinney Ave N Seattle,WA 98103) Time: Varies depending on shift Leader: Reanne Wong
Description: Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday honoring the dead with food, drink, parties, and activities. It is a time to commemorate the dead and celebrate their lives with family and friends. The celebration at PNA attracts 600 people, so we need a lot of volunteers! Try your hand as a Paper Florist or Icing Chef, or help out with the less adventurous, but just as important, standards like event set-up. Make sure to sign up online: http://phinneycenter.org/volunteer/volunteer_dia.html
Team Survivor Northwest
Auction November 8th (Saturday) Location: Hilton Bellevue (300 112th Ave SE Bellevue, WA 98004) Time: 4 P.M. - 10 P.M. Leader: TBD
Regular auction duties.
Brain Injury Gala November 1st (Saturday) Location: 4th Floor of Westin Hotel in Seattle (1900 5th Ave Seattle, Wa 98101) Time: 1 P.M. -5 P.M. Leader: TBD
There is no dress code, please dress comfortably.
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Dia de los Muertos
Community Roots Project
Green Lake Gobble November 23rd (Sunday) Location: Green Lake Park (5900 W Greenlake Way N, Seattle) Time: 8:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Leader: TBD
We will be helping out at the finish line area.
DON’T FORGET
ABOUT THE
ACCOUNTABILITY
SYSTEM—IF YOU JOIN
AN EVENT, MAKE SURE
TO FOLLOW
THROUGH!
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More Events! Community Roots: Habitat
Restoration and Service
Project November 8th (Saturday) Location: Seward Park Time: 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. Leader: Carmen Phu (206) 370-4027
Description: Build great habitat for birds and humans to restore health to one of the oldest forests in Seattle! Tools, gloves, training, snacks and coffee provided.
Bunka no Hi Set Up November 15th (Saturday) Location: 1414 S. Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144 Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm Leader: TBD
Description: Bunka no Hi celebrates Japanese and Japanese American heritage and culture with performances, children’s activities and workshops. Help set up before the actual event the next day. Help with the set-up of tables and rooms, general clean-up, stage and audio set-up
Bunka no Hi November 16th (Sunday) Location: 1414 S. Weller Street, Seattle, WA 98144 Time: Varies depending on shift Leader: Carmen Phu
Description: Bunka no Hi celebrates Japanese and Japanese American heritage and culture with performances, children’s activities and workshops Tasks: Greeters - 4 volunteers per shift, Activity Monitors – 15 volunteers per shift, Stage Assistants – 3 volunteers per shift, Volunteer/Performer Green Room monitor – 2 volunteers per shift. Shift 1: 10:00am – 2:00pm Shift 2: 2:00pm – 5:00pm Shift 3: 4:30pm – 6:00pm
OUR CLUB’S FUNDRAISING GOAL IS $300!! The
one who raises the most money will receive a
$5 Starbucks gift card, a lanyard, and the
satisfaction from helping save a child’s life!
What is it?
Fundraising to save children in need; thousands of
children under the age of five die every day because
they lack proper nutrition, safe drinking water,
affordable vaccines, and other basic necessities.
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Don’t be shy...feel free to talk to us!
Website: www.garfieldkeyclub.weebly.com
Official Club Email: [email protected]
President: Emily Wong | [email protected]
VP: Reanne Wong | [email protected]
Secretary: Carmen Phu | [email protected]
Treasurer: Lynda Nguyen | [email protected]
Bulletin Editor: Jennifer Wang| [email protected]
Fundraising Chair: Cindy Lam | [email protected]
Club Advisor: Mr. Heye | [email protected]
Member SPOTLIGHT
Cindy Lam Rachel Dahle
Best Part of Key Club: Doing events, helping out the community and meeting people in and out of our key club
Favorite Key Club Events: Lihi Auction and Salvation Army
Random Fact: “I am in love with Gossip Girls, Teen Wolf, Pretty Little Liars, and Vampire Diaries. I am in love with Dylan Obrien”
Hobby: Swimming, shopping, hanging with friends
Best Part of Key Club: The people and friendships
Favorite Key Club Event: Relay for Life
Hobby: Arts, Crafts, Photography, cooking
Random Fact: “I have trouble answering random fact questions.”
Thanks for reading!