may 2012 newsletter
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Volume 2, May 2012
5566
HHEEYY KKEEYY CCLLUUBBBBEERRSS!!
My name is Joseph Chung and I am a junior from
Pullman High School. I am the new Lieutenant Governor
of Division 56 for the 2012-2013 term. I do not view Key
Club as a high school service club that is just about
SERVING the community – it is about BEING a
community. As members of a community, I believe that
helping the people around us is more of a given, and
this act should not be limited to only the service
opportunities offered in Key Club. As members of Key
Club, we should be setting this example for others to
follow. My job as Lieutenant Governor is to connect the
clubs in our division with the Pacific Northwest District.
Due to our isolated locations, one of our division’s
largest problems has always been a lack of continuous
communication between clubs. As Lieutenant
Governor, my goals for the upcoming term is to improve
communication by actively speaking with club officers,
regularly visiting each club, and promoting cooperation
between the members of different clubs. I am very
much looking forward to serving you guys this year, so
let’s work together to be the best division we can be!
See you guys soon!
In caring & service,
Joseph Chung
ABOUT ME Age: 16 years old Nationality: Korean Sports: Tennis, Swim Instruments: Violin, Guitar Previous Position: Vice President Future Plans: Attend Cornell University and pursue a major in Architectural Engineering
CLUB OFFICERS, KIWANIS ADVISORS, AND FACULTY ADVISORS:
Please e-mail me your e-mail address, phone number, home address, school address,
meeting information (day, time, location), sponsoring Kiwanis club name, and their
meeting information (day, time, location). This information is required for the District
Directory and my Division 56 Contact Sheet. I need this information ASAP!
Division 56 of the Pacific Northwest District
currently consists of Pullman High School,
Moscow High School, and Kamiah High
School. We are part of the Eastside region.
Although we only have 3 clubs, we are one
of the most widespread divisions in the
district.
Our new Divisional Mascot is the Penguin! I
have chosen the penguin because I believe
that, although our clubs are far apart, we all
come together as one division in SERVICE.
Our new Divisional Colors are Blue and
Yellow! Blue represents our pride as members
of Key Club and Yellow represents our shining
efforts in service!
WWEE AARREE DDIIVVIISSIIOONN 5566!!
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ATTENTION ALL KEY CLUBBERS!
Did you enjoy District Convention 2012? If so, come to Eastside Rally 2012! It will be held
on August 18th at John Rogers High School in Spokane, WA. There are several different
rallies held across our District, serving as “mini-DCONs”. They are a great way to meet
new Key Clubbers from across the Eastside region (Eastern Washington, Northeastern
Oregon, and Northwestern Idaho) and receive training as new officers! There will be
more information in the next few weeks, so stay on the lookout!
CCLLUUBB SSPPOOTTLLIIGGHHTT!!
Three words: Relay, For, and Life – three simple words used
by most people in everyday language. Yet for so many
people across the nation, these three words are so packed
and weighed down with meaning, memories, and emotions.
Relay for Life is an annual event put on by the American
Cancer Society that commemorates the lives of those who
have battled or are currently battling cancer. It is a touching
event that brings the community closer together by uniting
the participants for a single cause: the fight against cancer.
The Pullman High School Key Club has been an avid
participant in the event for many years. At first, it seemed as
though this year would be no different. However, we quickly
ran into trouble, and it soon appeared as though this year
could be much less successful than previous years. The
student body expressed little interest in the event, an
insignificant amount of money was fundraised, and it
appeared that our school’s participation in the event would
be minimal.
However, two weeks prior to the event, fundraising and
participation took off. A committee consisting of over twenty
dedicated people was created, members started going
door-to-door fundraising, a fundraiser bake sale was
proposed and approved, and much more interest sparked
throughout the entire student body.
The Relay for Life Bake Sale was a huge success, or
“baketastic” as said by senior Key Club member, Mitchell
Tang. It generated over $500 in just one week. In addition,
about $800 was raised just from door-to-door fundraising,
and we received many more online donations. The PHS Key
Club raised about $2,200 for the American Cancer Society,
more than double the original goal.
“From what I saw, I think interest was definitely
higher this year than in previous years. Our
current officers did a great job of promoting
the event, educating students on the
meaning of Relay for Life, and raising funds.
Once people realized what Relay was all
about, they were interested in participating
and fully supported its mission. I was impressed
with the enthusiasm of some of the freshmen
who stayed overnight and hope that they
continue to let their passion for service grow
through the community and Key Club,”
commented Jimmy Yin, the Immediate Past
Lieutenant Governor of Division 56.
This year was an incredible success for the
Pullman High School Key Club and its
members greatly hope that future events will
be just as efficacious, bringing the community
closer together while helping to bring about a
positive change. Our own Jimmy Yin summed
it up perfectly: “Given an idea or mission that
everybody can support, like Relay for Life's
mission of curing cancer and celebrating
those who are battling or have battled
cancer, people will do what's in their power to
help the cause. No matter their previous
differences, supporting a good cause can
and will bring people together.”
Article written by Stephanie Her,
President of Pullman High School Key Club
CCLLUUBB SSPPOOTTLLIIGGHHTT!! ((ccoonntt..))
UUNNTTIILL NNEEXXTT MMOONNTTHH......
If there is anything that you guys
would like me to add to my future
newsletters, please let me know!
For Club Secretaries:
Remember that Secretary Reports
are due on the 5th of every month!
For Club Officers:
I am currently planning on holding
Divisional Council Meetings (DCM’s)
through Skype or ooVoo. We will be
discussing club activity and such
every month or two. Since there is
limited space in the group calls, I will
speak to separate groups of club
officers according to position
(Presidents, Vice Presidents,
Secretaries, and Treasurers). Please
create an account for both Skype
and ooVoo, it only takes a minute. I
will be announcing exact dates at a
later time.
If you guys have any questions or
concerns at all, please feel free to
contact me!
Joseph Chung
Lieutenant Governor of Division 56
Pacific Northwest District Board
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (509) 715-9320
Skype/ooVoo: jochung708
Address: 2325 NW Prairie View Dr.
Pullman, WA 99163
Pacific Northwest District
Executive Board 2012-2013
Governor: Giovanni McKenzie
Secretary: Kelsie Hoppes
Treasurer: Kenneth Lam
Bulletin Editor: Bassel Hamieh
Convention Chair: Andy Nguyen
District Administrator: John Jay
Asst. District Administrator: Suzanne Endroedy