The Minndak Quack

Official Publication of the Minnesota Dakotas District of Key Club International

Fall Rally Recap

The 2010 MinnDak Fall Rally was held in

Fergus Falls, MN on November 6-7.

Highlights of the convention were a

mystery workshop led by Mary Bowen,

a pool party, and duct taping the

governor.

The mystery workshop was making ice

cream with Crazy Mary. A pool party

was held Saturday night and included

playing volleyball in the pool. Later

Saturday night "duct tape the gover-

nor took place. Christina was duct

taped to a pillar while she was stand-

ing on a chair, then

when the chair

was moved, she

was left hanging.

Money was raised

for the governor's

project, Kids

Against Hunger,

by selling pieces

of duct tape to

tape Christina. Fall Rally was definitely a

blast for those who attended.

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Fall Rally

Memories

I can’t wait to make

more memories at

district convention in

Willmar, MN April 1-3

At convention every year, we District

Officers run forums to help you with

everything from doing your jobs to

learning how to do yoga. This year

we want YOUR feedback on some

ideas for forums. If you have some-

thing you would like to learn whether

its Key Club oriented or not, please

email me at :

Timothymxgoh@gmail.com.

Do you have a great idea

for a forum at DCON?

SUBMIT IT!

The current service initiative

for the 2008-10 year, Live 2

Learn, focuses on the per-

sonal development and so-

cial interaction of children.

Live 2 Learn is the hands on

service element to the MEP.

Live 2 Learn focuses on

helping children, ages 5-9,

overcome learning obsta-

cles so they can be suc-

cessful and give back to

their home, school and

community. Key Club mem-

bers can help young chil-

dren learn through mentor-

ing, making friends and

working together. Key Club

members can serve in three

areas; improving grades,

giving back, and growing

together. Key Clubbers are

encouraged to mentor, tu-

tor and help reading skills to

help improve grades. To

give back, members are

Major Emphasis Project

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working with primary

schools to coordinate ser-

vice projects that young

students can participate in

to teach youth how they

can be lifelong servant

leaders. By stimulating

imagina-

tion and

learning

through

their ex-

periences

members

are spark-

ing growth in children so

that they may grow to-

gether.

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your 2010−2011

District Board

Hello, I am Christina Nystrom and I am the 2010-2011 Minne-

sota Dakotas District Governor. I am very excited for this up-

coming year of service! I am a senior at Fargo North High

School in North Dakota. I am involved in Spanish Club, His-

tory Club, Band (I play the Alto Saxophone), DECA, and Key

Club! I am looking forward to serving the district this year

and I am hoping that everyone will get involved in the Gov-

ernor's Project: Kids Against Hunger. I am very passionate

about this project and I am hoping that it will be a huge

success. Let's make this year a great year of service!

Nate BorthNate BorthNate BorthNate Borth District Bulletin Editor/Webmaster

Nikki SondergaardNikki SondergaardNikki SondergaardNikki Sondergaard

District Secretary

Ciara CarrickCiara CarrickCiara CarrickCiara Carrick−−−−KittlesonKittlesonKittlesonKittleson

Division 1

Kyra SchwalbeKyra SchwalbeKyra SchwalbeKyra Schwalbe

Division 2

Caitlin StroupCaitlin StroupCaitlin StroupCaitlin Stroup

Division 3

Mary Lu KavanaghMary Lu KavanaghMary Lu KavanaghMary Lu Kavanagh−−−−BeltmanBeltmanBeltmanBeltman Division 4

Adam YousefAdam YousefAdam YousefAdam Yousef

Division 5

Natalya ThakurNatalya ThakurNatalya ThakurNatalya Thakur

Division 6

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Tim GohTim GohTim GohTim Goh

Division 7

Monika AndersonMonika AndersonMonika AndersonMonika Anderson

Division 8

Kelly AdlerKelly AdlerKelly AdlerKelly Adler

Division 9

Jennifer KoesterJennifer KoesterJennifer KoesterJennifer Koester

Division 10

( )Mary Beth Townsend Mrs.t

District Administrator

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For the 2011 MinnDak For the 2011 MinnDak For the 2011 MinnDak For the 2011 MinnDak District ConventionDistrict ConventionDistrict ConventionDistrict Convention

Ask your advisor or club president for more

information!

Surfin’ Into Surfin’ Into ServiceService

.Did you know that every

year key club international

holds an international

convention? Interested?

This year’s convention

will be held in Phoenix, AZ

June/July 2011. Trip details

are still being

worked outbut

we will most

likely travel by

plane.

Our district tour

plans include

visiting an old

western themed

ghost town, going to

a desert safari petting zoo,

and going white water rafting. It’s not too early to start thinking about attending International Convention. Hope to see you there!

International Convention

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I’m sure you are all cold and chilled by the winter but don’t

worry it will get warm again. It always does. It is also not too

early to be thinking about spring convention. Everyone that is

able should attend spring convention. Not only because it is

a blast but you will gain a deeper knowledge of key club.

This year spring convention will be held in Willmar Minnesota

from March 31st to April 3rd.

It is a good idea to fundraise for this event. Some ideas are

• Bake sale

• Polar plunge

• A car smash

Ect…

These are just a few ideas and I am sure all of your clubs

have many more.

Hope to see you in Willmar at the MinnDak District Conven-

tion.

Used from Mary Lu’s December Newsletter

Spring time is approaching!

At Fall Rally participants were asked to write down why they joined Key

Club, here are some responses:

Why did you join Key club?

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Minnesota Dakotas Key Club

a Kiwanis-family member

minndakkeyclub.org

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Surfin’ Into ServiceSurfin’ Into Service

1.Wacky Wild Waves 1.Wacky Wild Waves 1.Wacky Wild Waves

2.Terrific Tiki Torches 2.Terrific Tiki Torches 2.Terrific Tiki Torches

3.Sassy Surfers 3.Sassy Surfers 3.Sassy Surfers

4.Bouncing Beach Balls 4.Bouncing Beach Balls 4.Bouncing Beach Balls

5.Beach Party Crashing Pirates 5.Beach Party Crashing Pirates 5.Beach Party Crashing Pirates

6.Splendid Serving Sharks 6.Splendid Serving Sharks 6.Splendid Serving Sharks

7.Majestic Mermaids 7.Majestic Mermaids 7.Majestic Mermaids

8.Super Sand dollars 8.Super Sand dollars 8.Super Sand dollars

9.Silly Seashells 9.Silly Seashells 9.Silly Seashells

10.Loveable Lifeguards10.Loveable Lifeguards10.Loveable Lifeguards

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