the buzz: march 2014
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Division 21 March NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
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For some of us, our
Key Club journey is
ending, but for some it
is just beginning.
As you all know, this term is
coming to an end! That means
this is the last issue and this
upcoming DCM will be the last
of this term! However, that does
not mean this is all over. After
DCON, Selina Nguyen will take
over, so get ready for some
amazing-looking newsletters
and fun-filled DCMs!
This issue includes plenty of
old pictures, meaningful
shoutouts, and sincere thank
yous. Thank you for reading my
newsletter and supporting me
throughout this term. All of you
make Division 21 great. Every
year we grow and become
better and better. Every member
has left a mark on their home,
school, and community. Those of
you who will still be continuing
your Key Club journey or those of
you who are just starting, cherish
every moment because time will
go by so fast.
Remember that service never
stops. Find ways to serve,
whether it is through Key Club,
another organization, or
indivdually. BEE inspired to serve.
Once again, thank you for your
contributions to Key Club and to
service. All of you made my term
a success.
Forever Serving,
Chester Pham
DIvision 21’s goals this year are to have all 13 clubs in their area have active status,
expand membership in the division, fundraise and increase awareness of Key Club
International and the Pacific Northwest District’s goals and projects, and have extensive
communication between all clubs regardless of distance.
However, our biggest goals are those stated by Key Club International:
To provide service, build character, and develop leadership.
Marc
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ISSUE 12
“At every end is a new beginning” In this issue:
Greetings
Who Are We?
Meet the New LTG
A Word from the Board
Divisional Update- DCON
For Officers
Shout Outs
DCON 2014
ICON 2014
Key Leader
Eliminate
KCCP
March of Dimes
Kiwanis One Day
Key Club Pen Pals
February DCM Recap
Save the Date!
CKI
Eliminate Merchandise
Contact Information
Division 21
Pacific Northwest District
Check out our website!
http://division21bees.wix.
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Photo by Victor Mach
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Who are we? Division 21 Bumblebees!
About Us:
13 schools:
Arlington
Edmonds-Woodway
Glacier Peak
Henry M. Jackson
Kamiak
Lake Stevens
Lynnwood
Mariner
Meadowdale
Monroe
Mountlake Terrace
Snohomish
Stanwood
Our mascot:
The Bumblebee!
Our colors:
Yellow
and
Black
Key Club International
Pacific Northwest District
Division 21
Your school’s club!
The Next Queen Bee
“HEY KEY CLUBBERS! HOW DO YOU FEEL?! I hope you feel very, very good because DCON
2014 is literally just 25 days away! Are you excited? I hope you are! I am so pumped!
The March DCM is also just around the corner! Make sure you attend to prepare
alongside Division 21 members for DCON 2014! Don’t worry if you are not attending
DCON 2014 either, come & get to know all the unique members in Division 21! Maybe
you’ll consider going to DCON 2015 after the DCM! It is also very important to attend the
March DCM because that will be Chester’s last DCM as Division 21’s LTG! Be sure to come
& thank him for all of his hard work as our LTG! In addition, if you want to make spirit gear
with your fellow divisional members, bring additional supplies to the DCM! There will be
some materials provided but if you want to make more, bringing extra materials is strongly
encouraged! It’s never too early to start making or shopping for spirit gear! I want to see
your inner creativity shine! Represent that Division 21 Bumblebee spirit with pride! WE
WANT THAT SPIRIT STICK AT DCON 2014! If any of you have any cool cheers/chants for our
division, please let me or Chester know as well! It is surreal that I will be serving you all this
upcoming year! My official installation as LTG is so close! I can’t wait to see all of you very
soon!
In case you didn’t know… Division 21 is now on Twitter & Instagram! Follow Division 21
@pnwdivision21! Get the latest updates on Division 21 & join the countdown to DCON
2014!
Selina Nguyen
Division 21 Lieutenant Governor-Elect
About Selina Nguyen:
School: Lynnwood High School
Grade: 11
Favorite Food: Ramen
Favorite Color: Pink
Favorite Subject: Art. I like drawing & designing stuff.
Favorite Animal: I like pandas
Favorite Sport: Volleyball
Dream Vacation: I want to go to Australia one day♥
Hate: I hate chocolate.
Guilty pleasures: French Fries & Vanilla Ice Cream♥
Pet peeve: dirty hands & messiness.
Other: I is da Vietnamese. I AM A NEAT FREAK, OCD PERSON
Goals: To increase attendance at DCMs, more
interdivisional DCMs/service projects & to maintain healthy
relationship w/ Kiwanis! (:
A Word from the Board
YAY! Less than a month left until DCON! DCON attendees, please make sure you’ve ordered
the T-shirt or the spirit packet. There are lots of divisions this year who are preparing a lot for the
spirit gears, so we should make sure that we are spirited and ready to get that spirit stick!! You
should learn all the Key Club and Bumblebee chants. Don’t forget that we’re trying to come up
with a new and cooler Bumblebee chants! If you have any ideas, please let us know. By the
way, thank you for everyone who came to February DCM! You guys were incredibly spirited,
passionate, and involved. As a senior and an outgoing Divisional Secretary, I’m so glad to see
how our Bumblebees are getting more and more passionate as time goes on. At this point, the
incoming and outgoing officers should be actively interacting. One of the efficient ways of
doing this would be having an executive meeting with all outgoing and incoming officers – that
way, the incoming officers would understand how the club runs and learn some useful officer
skills from the outgoing ones. Secretaries, as always, please check how your members are
doing in terms of number of hours! Make sure you keep track of the ones who are inactive, so
you can send them little notes or get them more involved with various events. Also, outgoing
secretaries, please show the incoming secretaries how to fill out the secretary reports! It’s one of
the most important jobs of the secretary because those reports can be useful in many ways –
such as filling out the annual achievement report for DCON. Bumblebees, thank you, always,
for being awesome members and great buddies! (:
Jinha Park
Divisional Secretary
Hey guys! It’s that sad, sad, sad time of year, where all your
beloved officers finish their term… BUT FEAR NOT! There will be
brand NEW officers taking their positions! With that in mind, DCON
2014 is buzzing our way! To enjoy the savage fun that is DCON, we
must first prepare! To do so, the March DCM will be set up
personally for y’all convenience! So you better attend! I would also
like to encourage you guys to go all out at DCON: wear bee
costumes, wear bee accessories, wear REAL bees (actually don’t
because that’s just dangerous), anything that will essentially show
off your Division 21 pride! Back onto the topic of the March DCM,
we will be preparing hard: practicing chants, learning how to
foam at the mouth, and Chester himself will teach us how to twerk!
Isn’t that exciting?! Well, with all that said, I leave you guys with a
bumble (get it? Humble? Haha) farewell. Key Club 5ever.
Victor Mach
Divisional Editor/Webmaster
Divisional Update- DCON
Join us for DCON
Spirit Prep! At the March DCM, we will be
practicing cheers, making
posters, bonding, and getting
ready for DCON! All DCON
attendees are recommended
to attend, but all clubs
attending DCON must be at
the DCM! Spirit gear will be
distributed.
Complete Your Spirit! Want to go all out this year? Here
are some ideas!
- Get Yellow/Black socks!
- Make tutus/capes
- Buy some extra Division 21
Merchandise (pins and
wristbands)
- Make your own Hug Me and
divisional posters.
- If anything, yellow is the focus.
- Attend the March DCM!
Come Up With A
New Divisional
Cheer? Get that creative honey
flowing! Our division needs a
fresh cheer! Have any ideas?
Contact me or Selina!
Let’s win that spirit stick this
year!
PINS!
March Service Ideas!
Resources The PNW District Resource File
for the 2013-2014 year is here!
Please download it and look
through the files! There is so
much information in there that
will help you run your club,
fundraise, and serve!
Zipped:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/lfu
8m0gj9tmz3rp/PNW%20KC%20R
esources%202013-2014.zip
Unzipped:
https://www.dropbox.com/hom
e/PNW%20KC%20Resources%20
2013-2014
Plan ahead for a community Easter
event!
Wear green and also do something
green on St. Patrick’s Day.
Plan a large school/park clean-up for
Earth Day.
Talk to your Kiwanis and plan an event
for Kiwanis One Day!
Help a senior center with Spring
Cleaning
Add Your Officers! As your incoming officers are being
elected, add them to the divisional
page! This way they can be up to date
and involved in the division right form
the start of their term!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/314
677618666539/
Officer Contact Info Selina will be contacting all of our clubs
to get the contact info from all of the
new officers. Help make her job easier
by gathering this information now!
Create a list with the name, position,
Email address, phone number, and
home address of each officer. Send this
information directly to her.
For Officers
Shout Outs!
Thank you Key Club
International for
continuously making my
high school experience
better & better! ♡ L-O-
V-E I love my D-I-V! ♡
Selina Nguyen
Incoming LtG of D21
Shout out to Lynnwood Key Club! I'm
so proud of everyone who put in
their time to volunteer and help out
the community in the past year. We
grew so much as a club in
membership and the bond we have.
I can never go to an event without a
laugh or a smile. You are all
amazing! I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Jenny Nguyen
Lynnwood
Outgoing Secretary
Incoming President
My favorite moment so far
has got to be at the
February DCM. My team
named the team after me
and I was so honored. I'd like
to thank all the members of
Team White Girl.
Courtney Rigby
Glacier Peak
Outgoing President
Kim See- Oh dang, if there is a girl
that will get you straight it’s Kim.
Thank you, Kim, for all that you
have done behalf of Key Club
and I am glad that you were
there to be one of the main
managers to the club. Without
you, I question where the club
would be! Stay spectacular.
Rafael Valdez
Jackson
Outgoing President
Thank you, Chester, for starting my
relationship with Division 21!
You’ve done an amazing job as
Lieutenant Governor. You’ve
definitely created a lot of “BUZZ”
on the District Board. Under your
crazy persona, you definitely are
a kind, caring, hardworking fellow.
Best of luck in your bee-utiful
future!
Brian Le
Incoming LtG of D66
Selina, what can we say…we hope you
don't follow in Chester's footsteps…for
the love of all things good in this world.
You are incredibly kind and friendly, and
we know that you can turn you division
upside-down—for the better. Sometimes
you have to keep Chester under control,
which makes you seem like the outtie.
We know that you’ll do an amazing job
with your term!
Brian Le
Incoming LtG of D66
Josh Kim
Incoming LtG of D27
Vianté Dile-Basnight- Enthusiastic,
unselfish, understanding, high-five
addict. Just some of the few amazing
traits of this guy. He is one of the most
dependable people that I was able to
get to know and I’m glad that he
joined Key Club becoming an officer.
I’m honored to have worked with you,
V, and thank you for always having my
back. V, I owe you the highest of fives.
Rafael Valdez
Jackson
Outgoing President
Shadi Mattar- With anything
related to Key Club, I can ask
Shadi for anything. Granted, we
were friends ever since 5th grade
but Key Club was a simple excuse
to get closer with one another
and build an everlasting
friendship. Thanks for always
being there, bro.
Rafael Valdez
Jackson
Outgoing President
Chester, your
twerking gives us
eye cancer.
Brian Le
Incoming LtG of D66
Josh Kim
Incoming LtG of D27
Favorite memory has
been everything that
has happened in the
DCM's and DCON, and
especially twerking so i
expect to see purpling!
Alvin Wong
Lynnwood
I’m saddened to be near the end of my Key
Club experience in high school. From the bottom
of my heart, I could not have been the person I
am today without all of you amazing
bumblebees and the amazing experience you
have shared with me. During the first Key Club
meeting that I attended, they explained how
the club has the potential to change yourself; to
make lifelong friendships, grow a passion for
volunteering, and become leaders. As I evaluate
myself, I believe that Key Club has given me all
of those and more so. In my entire high school
life, I can easily say that joining Key Club was the
best decision that I have made.
Rafael Valdez
Jackson
Outgoing President
Deb Kalina- Being a first-year advisor, you
have had a huge impact on myself and the
club. In everything, you’ve always looked at
each obstacle in an optimistic view and this
entire experience (bad or good) has been a
unique learning experience. Without you, I’m
sure I would not be the person who I am
today and I’m not only lucky to call you my
teacher and advisor, but as a friend as well.
Thank you for all of the possibilities you’ve
opened and I know Key Club will further
prosper with you being the greatest possible
advisor.
Rafael Valdez
Jackson
Outgoing President
Division 21…best of luck
reconstructing your
image. Listen to Selina
and you’ll be right on
track to becoming the
BEE-utiful division once
again!
Brian Le
Incoming LtG of D66
Eric: OMG ERBEAR! You're pretty much my
favorite cousin ever. Thanks for all the hard work
you put into our district this past term. You were
honestly the best district treasurer to work with. I
still think secretaries are more important ;) I'm so
glad I met you through key club and we
became such pals. I would say "let's keep in
touch", but it's not like you have an option...WE
ARE BESTIES. DCON means the ends to our
terms, but that doesn't mean goodbye. Also,
through this year, you have left me with a new
perspective on pens and watches. Thank you
for that enlightenment. Our division still
welcomes you as an honorary narwhal! SEE YOU
IN A FEW WEEKS :)
Hakikat Bains
Outgoing District Secretary
Bee secretaries, Kim, Jenny, and Jinha: You
three are definitely some of my favorite
#sexytaries in the district! Thank you for always
turning in the monthly reports. They are honestly
so perfect and beautiful each month. Also, a
huge shoutout to each of you for all the hard
work you put into your clubs and division as
secretaries. I know it can be stressful sometimes,
so thank you for always keeping up with the job
and setting the standard high for your innies. I
haven't seen you guys in a looooong time, so I
better see each of you at DCON this year! I love
my #sexytaries <3 Keep in touch :)
Hakikat Bains
Outgoing District Secretary
Chester-Talk about an amazing Ltg.!
Your passion for the club is
contagious! Through a busy
schedule, you’ve always helped the
JHS club in any way that you can
and I’m glad that you were part of
my Key Club experience. Thank you,
Chester, for being one of the most
inspiring figures I’ve ever met.
Rafael Valdez
Jackson
Outgoing President
Alvin Wong-Man, I honestly cannot
remember the time we met, Alvin, but
somehow, we’ve grown a bond like
none other. Thank you man for always
being there, even at 3 in the morning.
Oovoo must be getting tired of us
talking about our never-ending girl
problems! Thank you, Alvin, for being
always dependable, trustworthy, and
humorous! Stay amazing, Alvin!
Rafael Valdez
Jackson
Outgoing President
Selina: Girl, can I just start by saying, YOU
ARE SO CUTE. I loved Winter Board with
you! Thanks for choosing my side and
helping me stand against your outtie. I
loved writing that book for you and
opening your eyes to the truth. I know
you're going to do such a fantastic job
as LTG. Division 21 will be in good hands
<3 We definitely need to keep in touch
after DCON :) Thanks for all the great
times this past weekend and good luck
next year in your term!
Hakikat Bains
Outgoing District Secretary
Chester: Well, where do I start with you... You pretty much turned your division ratchet and I have
argued with you more than any other boardie this past year. You also made twerking a thing for
our district and you kept a beautiful streak of being punished at every board meeting. BUT,
despite all of this, you were a fantastic LTG and you were an even better friend. This has been
one of the best experiences of my life and I can give a lot of the credit to you for always
entertaining our board and making us laugh, talking to me when I was stressed, and even being
sassy with me when we had our daily "break ups". Through all the ups and downs of our
friendship, I can honestly call you a bestie. Thanks for all the good times and thank you for all the
hard work you put into both your division and our district. I can't wait to present the #sexytary
forum with you at DCON...its going to be the best officer training ever! And then I'll see you
again, a month after DCON! Omak has been warned of you and you have been warned of
Omak so it will be interesting to say the least. Thanks for everything, CheSTAR!
Hakikat Bains
Outgoing District Secretary
Members, Officers, Advisors, and Kiwanians: Thank you so much for making my term a success!
Every year, we raise the bar and grow as a division and as an organization. Because of all of you
with your support for me and dedication to Key Club, this was an amazing year. I know that
there will BEE so many more amazing years to come. I am beyond grateful to be able to end my
four years of Key Club on such a positive note.
Chester Pham
Outgoing LtG of D21
Dear D21-ers,
You guys are the craziest bunch of people I've ever met. I mean, c’mon... Who goes around
screamin' and yellin' all the time, waving their hands all over the place, and start twerking on
each other? Well, bumblebees of course.
...and that is what makes you guys so awesome. It's a hard for me to say that this is my final year
of Key Club, even though it feels like my first year. I met so many amazing people whose spirit
overflowed with so much energy. Not only did you guys shake the room, but you guys also
moved hearts. Thank you all for making life a little bit more meaningful…except for Alvin. He’s
just crazy (just kidding, bro, just kidding)!
I remember the first DCM I had… man I was nervous. And I think it was also when I twerked for
the first time (up on a tree too!) But you guys, as always, cheered me on. From then onwards, I
felt as a part of an important family.
I wish I can add way more to this cheesy little shout-out to you all, but I think Chester wants this
little spiel to have an ending.
Guys: Stay awesome.
Ladies: Stay beautiful ladies, as always.
From the one and only, the ever so dashing,
Vianté R. Dile-Basnight
Jackson
Outgoing Vice President
DCON 2014
What’s Your Level in
Service?
Thank you to all of the clubs that have
registered for convention! This year,
we will be taking over 70 members,
which is the most our division has ever
brought to DCON! I know there were
many issues, registering, but I hope
everything has been resolved. If not or
if you have any additional questions,
please contact me. Every club
attending DCON needs to be
represented at the March DCM! Every
member attending DCON is
recommended to attend this DCM to
prepare their spirit and to learn more
about DCON!
DCON Q&A
Have a question about DCON?
Feel free to contact me!
What Is DCON? DCON is a celebration of our amazing year of service. It is a time for all Key
Clubbers from across the district to come together to celebrate the long
hours of service, create memories, have the opportunity to learn something
new, and most of all, have fun! You will vote for the next District Executive
Board, prepare for the next year, and celebrate what you have
accomplished this year. Also, this year, we are honored to have special guest
Joseph Vincent perform!
To Do List Attend the
March DCM!
Get your
spirit ready!
Head to
DCON!
Dates
April 11-13, 2014
Kawkawa Camp
Hope, BC
October 24-26, 2014
Camp Collins
Gresham, OR
The Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program, KCCP, in support of Kiwanis Doernbecher Children’s
Cancer Program in Portland OR., Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program in Seattle WA., and the
Kiwanis Children’s Cancer Program in British Columbia and the Yukon, will raise money and
awareness to fight and find the cure for children’s cancer.
The KCCP was founded by Past PNW Kiwanis Governor Frank Morehouse in 2010. His inspiration
was a young cancer patient named Penny. Morehouse worked at the hospital where Penny
stayed. Penny was diagnosed with a brain tumor and required surgery and radiation therapy.
Penny visited Morehouse during her hospital stays and talked about what was happening to her.
Sadly, Penny eventually lost her battle with cancer.
The KCCP is a long term project that will hopefully expand to a global program. Children’s
cancer affects many families. Thousands of children are diagnosed with cancer each year, and
with the help of research, their chances of surviving have more than tripled. KCCP hopes to be
a part of finding a cure.
“The Pacific Northwest is the beginning. The world is our goal.”
About Kiwanis One Day
Each year, Kiwanis clubs around the
world join in a day of service. Kiwanis
One Day started in 2007 to unite the
Kiwanis family and their communities
in the spirit of service to make an
immediate impact on communities
across the globe.
This day of service is made possible by
the participation of nearly 600,000
Kiwanis family members involved in
Kiwanis, Aktion Club, Circle K, Key
Club, Builder’s Club and K-Kids in 80
countries around the world.
For Kiwanis One Day, Kiwanis
members find community service
projects relevant to local needs.
Activities can include anything such
as painting murals, beach cleanups,
raking leaves, collecting food, and
providing maintenance.
How Do You Participate?
Talk to your Kiwanis Club!
They probably already have
an event planned and
could definitely use some
extra volunteers!
Key Club Pen Pals
It’s exciting to get “snail mail” from someone who lives in another state—or even another country.
Have you ever wanted a pen pal? We’re creating a Key Club pen pal program this spring, so
now’s your chance to get one!
Start by writing a letter. Write about yourself, the state you’re from, your favorite service projects—
whatever will help another Key Clubber get to know you. Your letter should look something like
the image below. Then put your letter in an unsealed, stamped envelope with your return address
on it.
Next, let us know what type of pen pal you’re looking for by filling out this survey. Based on the
letters we get, we’ll do our best to match you with the best pen pal for you. (Note: All pen pal
matches are based on availability. We can’t guarantee that your preferences will be met.) Print
the survey, put the survey and your letter inside of a second, larger envelope and send them to
the address below by March 31, 2014.
Key Club International
Attn: Nicole Harris (pen pal)
3636 Woodview Trace
Indianapolis, IN 46268
Your final envelope should look something like the one below.
As long as you followed all of the above instructions correctly, your job is done! We’ll handle it
from there. Make sure to send in your letters by the March 31 deadline. That’s only a little more
than one month from today!
Want more than one pen pal?
You’re definitely allowed to have more than one pen pal! Just repeat the directions above and
send us another letter to help pair you with a different Key Club member.
Download: Key Club pen pal survey
http://www.keyclub.org/Libraries/Test_Folder/Key_Club_pen_pal_questionnaire_1.sflb.ashx
*Please note that Key Club International reserves the right to reject any pen pal requests that
don’t meet the above requirements. That decision is at the discretion of Key Club International
staff.
February DCM Recap
When was it? Saturday, February 22nd 3:30 PM- 6:30 PM
Where was it? Mill Creek YMCA
What happened at the DCM? Bonding
Ice breakers
DCON Preparation
•Information on spirit items
•Cheers, chants, etc.
Who attended? Members and officers from all over
the division!
Save The Date- The Last DCM!
March DCM March 22nd
Mariner Fire Station 12425 Meridian Ave S, Everett, WA 98208
2:30pm- 5:30pm (end time may vary)
Agenda - Final DCON Prep (Collecting spirit gear, etc.)
- Club Awards
- Icebreakers
- Meet others in the division and bond
- Have Fun! Bring friends and food to share!
- Service Project?
Lanyards $5
Tanks $15
T-Shirts $15
If you or your members are
interested, let me know before
November!
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Contact Information
Divisional Board
Lieutenant Governor
Chester Pham
Divisional Executive Assistant
Selina Nguyen
Divisional Secretary
Jinha Park [email protected]
Divisional Editor/Webmaster
Victor Mach
District Executives
District Governor
Trang Tran
District Secretary
Hakikat Bains
District Treasurer
Eric Grewal [email protected]
District Bulletin Editor Sara Thomas
Convention Chair
Denny Lim [email protected]
International Trustee
Roshni Chandwani
Chester Pham
PNW Division 21 Lieutenant Governor
Key Club International
(425) 314-0369
Ask not what your club can do for you,
ask what you can do for your club!
“The best way to find yourself is to
lose yourself in the service of others.”
― Mahatma Gandhi