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Volume 8, November 2012
56
HEY KEY CLUBBERS!
My name is Joseph Chung and I am a senior at
Pullman High School. I am the 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 Board. 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: 17 years old Ethnicity: Korean Sports: Tennis, Swim, Soccer Instruments: Violin Previous Position: Vice President Future Plans: Attend a 4-year university and pursue a major in Structural Engineering or Human-Centered Design
Division 56 of the Pacific Northwest District
currently consists of Pullman High School, Moscow
High School, and Kamiah High School (and soon
Orofino High School too!). 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 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 Divisional Colors are Blue and Yellow! Blue
represents our pride as members of Key Club and
Yellow represents our shining efforts in service!
WE ARE DIVISION 56!
56
TRICK OR TREAT!
FOR UNICEF!
“Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF is a
common term to Pullman Key
Clubbers as it is one of the most
popular and successful events that
our Key Club participates in.
However, this year, Halloween fell on
an unlucky date and many were
not able to participate due to sports
and/or midterms. But our Key Club
believes in always making
lemonade out of lemons and we
managed to get together a small
group of enthusiastic, committed
Key Clubbers who made the night
one to remember. We managed to
raise a total of $1,088, an incredible
amount considering our small
attendance. This event taught us an
important lesson; no matter how
unfortunate or impossible something
may seem, if one works hard they
are capable of the impossible.”
Written by Stephanie Her,
President of PHS Key Club
PROJECT EDUCATE
Did you know?
The average annual income per
household in Jamaica is $5,657.236.
One out of two elementary school
children in Jamaica are illiterate.
Only 20% of secondary graduates are
qualified for meaningful employment or
post-secondary programs.
“Project Educate” is this year’s District
Project – but not any District Project. It is the
first joint district project, in cooperation with
the Jamaica District of Key Club International.
GOAL: USD 30,000.00 (JMD 2,640,000.00)
The funds raised from the Project Educate
initiative will be used to aid in furthering the
educational development of three schools on
the island of Jamaica, as well as fund 160
scholarships for primary (elementary) school
children entering high school.
1) $30,000
High school scholarships for 10 students
across Jamaica
2) $27,050
St. Mary School (yet to be confirmed)
school supplies
3) $23,050
Online classroom assistance to 150
students across Jamaica
4) $20,050
WakeField Primary School assistance for
a new Library
5) $12,050
Mona Heights Primary School supplies &
library equipment
TEAM PNW:
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Giovanni McKenzie
Pacific Northwest District Governor
ASST. PROJECT DIRECTOR
Jessica Lee
ASST. PROJECT DIRECTOR
Jennifer Zhen
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Bassel Hamieh
FUNDRAISING & MERCHANDISE DIRECTOR
Kenneth Lam
TEAM JAMAICA:
PROJECT DIRECTOR
Renisha Daley
Jamaica District Governor
ASST. PROJECT DIRECTOR
Joel Nomdarkham
If you had driven past the intersection between Grand Avenue
and Stadium Way in Pullman between 11 and 5 on September
1st, you would’ve noticed several things that were not quite of
the ordinary. First of all, your attention probably would’ve been
drawn to the Dissmores Grocery Store’s parking lot because of
the loud music blasting from a stereo system. Depending on the
time of day, you might have heard Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, or
possibly even popular Korean pop music. Secondly, you
would’ve noticed about a dozen adolescent kids, most of who
were all clad in identical black shirts, running back and forth on
the sidewalk carrying signs reading “KEY CLUB BBQ” and trying to
get the attention of drivers and passersby. You might have
noticed the delicious aromas of grilled hamburgers and juicy,
plump hot dogs, and the good smoky smell of a hot BBQ. This is
how people Key Club in Pullman (the wheatfields).
We wanted to do a fundraiser to kick off the start of the school
year and raise money for the new District Project, Project
Educate. The officers and I considered several fundraisers, such
as another bake sale, a car wash, a talent show, etc., before we
finally settled on having a joint BBQ fundraiser with a local
grocery store. After figuring out the basic details, I called
Dissmores to ask if they would be interested in participating in our
fundraiser. They readily agreed and a meeting was with the
Dissmores manager was immediately scheduled.
A couple weeks later, my vice president, Aneesh Pappu, our
Kiwanis advisor, Suzy Scott, and I met with the manager and
quickly set a date. The people at Dissmores were so incredibly
helpful. Instead of having to make a projected profit margin and
buy all the supplies for the BBQ beforehand (and then have to
figure out how to store all the cheese and meat so it wouldn’t go
bad) we were allowed to run into the store throughout the day,
grab what we needed, and just put it on a running total of
everything we had taken. Dissmores allowed us to have the
entire profit generated by the BBQ.
BLOCK
Nothing good in life comes without a challenge and the
same can be said about this BBQ. Over the summer, we
had many ideas about handing out fliers, putting up posters
in businesses downtown, etc. We decided to carry out
these ideas 1-2 weeks before the actual event so people
had enough time to know about the BBQ and plan for it, but
not too much time that they’d forget about it. This turned
out to be extremely difficult because 1-2 weeks before the
event was exactly when school started for us. As soon as
school started, the event was slowly pushed to the back of
our minds while academics became our first priority. Our
procrastination was so bad that I had the treasurer,
Jaeyoung Heo, over at 9 PM the night before the fundraiser,
making giant signs, while constantly on the phone with the
other officers trying to figure out last minute details.
After much stress and worry, the day of the event finally
arrive and went much smoother than any of us ever
could’ve hoped for. Every single person who had signed up
came on time and ready to work. In fact, we ended up with
about 10 extra people for each shift. A large handful of
people came up to me after the BBQ and told me that
they’ve never had so much fun at a Key Club event. Most
importantly, we raised about $400 for the needy schools in
Jamaica.
I’ve been the Key Club president for about half a year now.
In this time, I’ve learned that it’s hard to find a balance in
Key Club. Obviously, a highly efficient club is always desired,
but it’s also important that events are enjoyable and teach
our young Key Clubbers that helping other is fun. I believe
that this event was perfectly balanced between having fun
and being productive. After the success of this year’s, I
hope that this joint barbeque fundraiser will become an
annual project.
Article by Stephanie Her, PHS Key Club President
PARTY
HOME SWEET HOME!
“It sounds so surreal to say this, but I am
OVERJOYED in having the opportunity serving
my heart out as the international Trustee for
the Rocky Mountains District, the Minnesota
Dakotas District, and my home, the Pacific
Northwest District! In my final year in Key Club,
I have only one overarching goal – and it can
be summed up in only one word: opportunity.
What members don’t realize is that every
single person has the ability to make a
difference. Even just one person’s initiative
can spark a lame of generosity and ingenuity.
Therefore, as International Trustee, I look to
equip our members with even more
accessible means to elevate club leadership,
excellence, and recognition.”
MEET YOUR NEW I.T.
Giovanni McKenzie
Pacific Northwest
Cady Severson
Minnesota-Dakotas
JD Manzanares
Rocky Mountain
OUR 2012-2013 SISTER DISTRICT GOVERNORS
KCCP 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 goal of the KCCP is to fund 3 or
more Fellowships at the three hospitals in our district. To achieve this goal we will hold district
fundraisers, seek public donations, corporate sponsors and receive funds from our clubs in the
Pacific Northwest District. 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. Not only will this benefit children it will benefit all cancer patients worldwide.
Remember the research of adult cancers does nothing to help cure children’s cancer, but the
research of children’s cancers does help find the cure of adult cancers.
ELIMINATE With The Eliminate Project, Kiwanis International and UNICEF
have joined forces to eliminate maternal and neonatal
tetanus. This deadly disease steals the lives of nearly 60,000
innocent babies and a significant number of women each
year. The effects of the disease are excruciating — tiny
newborns suffer repeated, painful convulsions and extreme
sensitivity to light and touch. To eliminate MNT from the Earth,
more than 100 million mothers and their future babies must be
immunized. This requires vaccines, syringes, safe storage,
transportation, thousands of skilled staff and more. It will take
US$110 million — and the dedicated work of UNICEF and
every member of the Kiwanis family.
SERVICE PARTNERS
RECOGNITION
Peter Chen Freshman Favorite Hobby: Basketball
“Joining things is always exciting, whether it’s becoming a member of a team or
maybe a committee. There’s always the thrill of belonging to a brand new group.
For me, joining Key Club has been a fantastic experience full of enjoyment. To
make it even better, the events and activities that we do are for a righteous cause,
helping people in our community and around the globe. Key Club has done so
much for me, and joining it was an exceptional decision that I will never regret.”
Patrick Old Sophomore Favorite Hobby: Golfing
“There are a couple of reasons I joined Key Club. I love to volunteer and help
others, and also a couple of my friends joined as well. The second I joined Key
Club my freshman year, I knew I was going to love it. All of the people in it are so
nice and just awesome to be around. It’s impossible not to have fun, and you
are volunteering and helping others so it’s a great way to spend your time. Key
Club has helped me realize how easy it is to help others and what a dramatic
impact some people, just doing the right thing, can have on another’s life.”
Preston Vorhauer Preston was the 2011-2012 Kamiah High School Key Club President. I met
Preston for the first time when my home club carpooled with his club to my
first District Convention in 2012. He was the very first Key Clubber that I had
ever met outside of my own Key Club and a truly wonderful person. Preston
was a freshman anthropology major at the University of Idaho. Regrettably,
he accidentally drowned on September 1st at the Dworshak Reservoir during
a fraternity camping trip.
Rest In Peace, Preston. Our prayers are with you and your family. Thank you
for your contributions to your home club, Division 56, the Pacific Northwest
District, and Key Club International. But most of all, thank you for being a
friend. You will be dearly missed and never forgotten.
UNTIL NEXT MONTH...
For Club Secretaries:
Remember that Secretary
Reports are due on the 5th of
every month! Here’s the link!
http://bit.ly/pnw_club_report
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
