D41S Newsletter: August 2012

With August here, summer is slowly unraveling its last folds to be

replaced by the start of school. But no fear, summer is not over yet, and

there is still many more memories waiting to be made—whether it be

the memory of pumping out summer homework last minute, lazing at

the beach, waking up at noon, or traveling to our places (and, of

course, eating all day).

Over the next couple weeks—especially—Key Club has lots in store for

you all … starting with this Saturday, August 18: come out and chill with

the rest of Orange County’s finest at Region 03’s 16th annual Beach

Boomba!!! We’ll be playing games, eating under the sun, tanning by

the ocean, and finishing off with a BOOM at our bonfire! But don’t

worry, it doesn’t end there. On the 25th, we have our 2nd annual Division

41 South Car Wash Competition—SVUSD vs. CUSD! Come support your

respective school district at El Toro or Laguna Hills High School! A clean

car for a good cause—a perfect way to wrap up summer.

So don’t feel panicked about the end of summer yet; there is still so

much left to do! Don’t forget to keep serving your community,

especially asking to help out with registration and orientation at your

local elementary and middle schools! And be sure to buy a 2012-2013

Division 41 South t-shirt (they are supes phresh)—contact your president

for more info!

Be sure to apply sunblock, drink LOTSO LOTSO LOT of water, protect

your eyes, get sleep, and brush your teeth … Summer is not over yet!

Finish your summer right, with a ROAR.

On the Prowl for Service,

Hannah Tuong Lieutenant Governor

BEE THERE OR BEE SQUARE SADDLEBACK VALLEY USD VS. CAPO VALLEY USD

Date: Saturday, August 25, 2012

Check with your president for more info

HOSTED BY D4W - SAVE THE DATE

Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012

Time: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

@HUNTINGTON BEACH #AUGDCM

Check with your president for more info

#AUGDCM

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[Treasurer]

On the 26th and 31st of July, members of the ANHS Key Club volunteered their time at the Premier

Recreation Services' 2012 Championship Swim Meet, located at the Aliso Viejo Aquatic Center.

Participating in the swim meet were the young swimmers (ages 4-16) of the Aliso Viejo Flying Fish,

the Emerald Bay Wahoos, and the Newport Coast Great White Sharks. The 254 youths

participating in the swim meet competed and raced against one another while performing

different styles of swim strokes, which included the butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke, and

freestyle! While the children swam between 25-100 meters—depending on age—Key club

volunteers were busy timing, recording swimmers’ scores, guiding children to their lanes, and

keeping everything organized and safe! Most importantly, Key club members joined in with the

large amount of parents and family members whom were cheering the children on and making

sure the event was enjoyable for everyone!

Just Keep Swimming

[VP]

On the 19th of May from 9:30am-12:00pm, many Key Clubbers attended the annual Pancake

Breakfast in Laguna Hills. This is a $5 unlimited pancake-and-sausage breakfast hosted

annually on behalf of the Saddleback Kiwanis Club. Our volunteers basically either helped

guests find a seat and get situated or served guests pancakes, sausages, juice, and coffee.

They had to make sure everyone was comfortable and also had everything he or she

needed. It was a little bit hectic and stressful, but it was a very fun event that gave us the

opportunity to meet oodles of new people. By helping out with this event, we were able to

provide many senior citizens with a fun place to not only get a yummy breakfast but also to

catch up with their friends and make plans to go to places afterwards. The Aliso Niguel Key

Club plans to attend this event for as long as it continues to exist because not only is it lots of

fun but it’s also a great event to meet new people!

Relay For Life

[Service Commissioner]

On July 21st, Capo Key Club participated in the Divisional “Free Bake Sale” competition in order

to see which school could raise the most money for the Pediatric Trauma Program—an

organization that raises money to help support doctors whom treat children and provide

equipment to prevent various avoidable accidents. Although many were on vacation, there

were still many zealous Capo Key Clubbers who came out to participate in this summer event.

The Capo Key Clubbers brought various baked goodies like cakes, brownies, and cookies.

Despite the roaring heat, Capo Key Clubbers were able to brave the rising temperature for the

sake of service. After the Bake Sale, Capo Key Club united with the other schools in the division

at the July DCM to report our fundraising success. In the end, the Capo Key Clubbers had a

great time participating in the bake sale and grew more intimate as a club.

A Sweet Tooth’s Delight

[President]

Music is not only an art or form of expression, but also a means by which Key Clubbers can

contribute their musical talents as well as educate and influence their community positively.

On July 29th, Capo Key Clubbers volunteered at Pacific Symphony’s “Symphony in the Cities”

summer program at Great Park in Irvine. At the event, Key Clubbers helped with various

booths at the music fair, teaching children how to play various instruments and spreading

the art of music. Whether playing the violin or beating the drums, Key Clubbers reached out

to many children with smiles and enthusiasm to introduce them to a wide selection of

instruments available at the many booths. Not only were the children happy, but the Key

Clubbers were also happy as well in contributing to their community through the medium of

music. You could say that this event was the “forte” of events in July and we hope to

“crescendo” throughout the rest of summer with service.

Music Is My Boyfriend

[President]

Goodies Galore Our bake sale was held by the Ralph’s in Laguna Niguel. It

consisted of a variety of baked goods, which included

cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and even lion-shaped cake

pops! Certain baked goods sold better and faster than other

baked goods. In the end we raised $162 for the Pediatric

Trauma Program.

Freedom and Free Pancakes On Independence Day, we assisted our fellow Kiwanis with a

pancake breakfast. We provided food for people participating in

the Freedom Run at Ladera Ranch. Volunteers helped set up and

cook delicious pancakes and sausages. The money fundraised for

this event went to Laura’s House, an organization that helps to

heal and care for those affected by domestic violence.

[President]

[Secretary]

With only the last month of summer left, school is starting up really soon which means Key

club will start up as well. I’ve already had one year’s worth of experience of being president

and I am looking forward to this upcoming school year. I am so humbled and excited for my

term, returning as president. Going into this year, I’m confident about making our club

successful and inclusive. I’ve learned a lot from my mistakes, drafted of new ideas, and

reconstructed a really positive attitude about our club. My goal this year is to retain and

increase membership, increase our club’s hours, have more fundraisers, and have more joint

events or projects with other clubs within our division. I’m very happy and blessed to have

such an awesome board again this year. All of them are so dedicated and excited for Key

Club and it fuels my drive to be the very best president I can be. I hope for the very best and

I can’t wait for school—well not for school, really—but for Key Club to start up again!

Another Year

Summer is coming to a close as the school year is rapidly approaching. El Toro Key Clubbers

are relaxing and doing service! August 19th is our Pacific Symphony Event, which many of our

members enjoy. We help people experience the wonderful aspects of music with various

booths and enjoy a concert at the end as well! The 2012-2013 school year is coming fast,

and with that means opportunities to gain members! Club Rush is always extremely fun with

our Key Club doing walking sign ups and clothespin tagging. The new year is always exciting

especially with new and returning members. The Fall season has some of the best events

including Harvest Festival. I look forward to meeting many new people and volunteering at

our great events! El Toro has a lot of goals for this term, such as more fundraising, more

members, and even birthday celebrations! We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I have

complete faith in our board and club because I know that they are amazing! I love the

dedication and willingness to serve others that our club acquires, and I hope that the next

year is filled with just that: love, dedication, service, and fun!

Key Club Kick-Start

[President]

As school is approaching, the time for Laguna Key Clubbers to help out is now! On August

9th, a few Key Clubbers woke at an early hour to help out the PTSA make registration packets

for our Hawk Walk. Putting the packets might have been monotonous as it was going in

circles—picking up fliers in order over and over again. However, it was definitely worth it

since we were the fastest group, finishing two hours early! The parents were kind enough to

offer us free lunches consisting of tacos, grapes, and fountain drinks. It was nice to be

rewarded after working in a non-air conditioned room for so long. Later this month, we will

be helping out at registration, passing out textbooks and helping kids find their lockers.

Future Plans

For a week, Laguna Key Clubbers volunteered at the Orange County Down Syndrome

Association 2012 Bike Camp. We woke up bright and early to help teach kids with down

syndrome how to ride a bike. We used specialized bikes that had a handle on the back so

that volunteers could help stabilize the rider and a roller on the back instead of a wheel.

These rollers not only provided more stability for the bike and rider, but also allowed the bike

to slightly wobble back and forth like a normal bike would. When the rider became

accustomed to the bike, we allowed him or her on a two-wheeled bike. It was one of the

best experiences I had as I got to see the kids conquer their fears of falling off their bikes and

ride their bikes with smiling faces as their parents cheered them on!

I Can Ride My Bike With No Handlebars

[Sr. Rep]

[VP]

On Saturday July 28th, Tesoro Key Club

volunteered for the Families Forward Food

Drive. We were assigned to the Fresh & Easy

Store in Lake Forest, where we set up to give

shoppers a small food list. Those who were

interested in helping out with the food drive

would go in and pick up a few items for

Families Forward along with their regular

shopping items. At the end of the day we

collected about three shopping carts with

oodles of food. We then drove the food up

to the Families Forward warehouse in Irvine to

be packed and sorted. The event was lots of

fun, and it was great knowing that the food

we collected was going to feed families in

need from all over Orange County.

Families Forward

[President]

On Saturday July 28th, Tesoro Key Club volunteered for the Families Forward Food

Drive. We were assigned to the Fresh & Easy Store in Lake Forest, where we set up to

give shoppers a small food list. Those who were interested in helping out with the

food drive would go in and pick up a few items for Families Forward along with their

regular shopping items. At the end of the day we collected about three shopping

carts with oodles of food. We then drove the food up to the Families Forward

warehouse in Irvine to be packed and sorted. The event was lots of fun, and it was

great knowing that the food we collected was going to feed families in need from

all over Orange County.

Think Together

[President]

July has been a productive month for THHS Key Club. We kicked it

off with the Fourth of July Pancake Breakfast at El Toro High

School. Following the Pancake Breakfast was the Orphan Care

event at Saddleback Church on the 8th and 21st of July, where our

members played with and talked to children as well as

brightened their days. On July 21st, we had a bake sale at

Albertsons in Trabuco Canyon, where we raised a total of $344.44

for Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP). At the end of the month, we

headed over to the DCM at Costeau Park, where we found out

that we had raised the second largest amount of money in

District 41 South! Go Lions!!!

A Summer of Productivity

Future Plans With school almost starting again, we are preparing for an awesome

year full of fun, caring, and service. To recognize the hard work of our

members, we will try to get our school’s approval on sashes for seniors

whom have at least fifty hours of community service during the year. We

also plan to recognize Key Clubbers whom do more than twenty-five

hours of service. Another goal that we board members have is to not

only to increase the number of active members in Trabuco Hills’s Key

Club, but also to improve the relationship between our members. I want

THHS Key Club to be a large group of friends, not a group of small

cliques. To get everyone involved, we will play ice breakers after club

meetings which will get different members working together. Overall, I

am very excited for the school year to start and for Key Club to improve.

Pacific Symphony

OC Fair 5k Run

Taco Trails

Symphony in the Park (Pittsford)

August 19, 4:30-7:00pm

Oodles of Board Meetings

Taco Run

MAJOR EMPHASIS on

Builders Club

I deeply appreciate your continuous

roars, lions! You make the newsletter a

reality. Wow, third issue already! From

here on, I hope the issues get better

and better, so keep up the writing and

picture taking—appeal is everything

(to me).

For some of us Key Clubbers, this is the

last summer of our high school careers

/sob. And as cliché as it is, let’s make

the most of it! As seniors, let’s make our

mark memorable! And for all the

youngin’s, I hope you all enjoy the rest

of your high school career and Key

Club experience. I regret not being more

active in my young high school years. I look

forward to seeing my awkwardness

bloom into something better. Luls,

/forced socialization. Ok. Do your AP

homework, kiddos. And don’t forget

about your Key Club commitments

and responsibilities.

Roaring with Service,

Anhthy Tong

Lieutenant Governor Hannah Tuong

[email protected] (949)742-4196 (call only)

Divisional Secretary Joseph Olmo

[email protected] (949)374-0455

Newsletter Editor Anhthy Tong


Executive Assistant Austin Malis


Region 03

Mrs. Pong [email protected]

949.278.0688 (cell)

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international keyclub.org

international kiwanis.org

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