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3W FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

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3W FEBRUARY NEWSLETTER

DIVISION 3W FEBRUARY NEWSLETTERVolume 1 / Issue 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Letter from LTG pg. 3

DCON pg. 4 & 5

Monthly Reminders pg. 6

District Updates pg. 7

Governor’s Project pg. 8-9

March of Dimes pg. 10

ELIMINATE Project pg. 11

Preferred Charities pg. 12&13

Contact Information pg. 14&15

KEY CLUB PLEDGEI pledge on my honor

to uphold the objects of Key Club International;

to build my home, school, and community;

to serve my nation and God; and to combat all forces,

which tend to undermine these institutions.

As of January 25, 2015, Kiwanis-family Service Leadership

Programs have raised US$3,795,765 in total

funds, and we are so close to reaching US$3.8 Million

DEAR 3W,

We have 75% reporting and 75% paid clubs! Remember that reporting is EXTREMELY important and those clubs that have not paid are currently suspended and face serious consequences.

Some things this month that you guys definitely need to keep in mind:

1. Division 3 is meeting up February 14th from 8am-12pm at the Houston Food bank to volunteer. This goes along with our Divisional Project which is to volunteer with and through local charities and organizations.

2. Our Divisional Election Conference is going to be February 7th at 12pm at the Lone Star Cypress Center. Four voting delegates need to be brought from each club to vote.

3. We are participating in the Great Teddy Bear Race. Stuffed bears in good conditions are being collected and donated to the Women and Children’s Center at Star of Hope right before Valentine’s Day so that they can be distributed to those individuals who are going through a tough time. The club with the highest donation gets a special prize!

4. Make sure to make arrangements for me to come visit your club during this Spring Semester!

But in other news, I love you guys lots. Thx for beinswaggie 4ever.

Rachel Iselin

Are you ready to embark on a journey full of servant leadership and fun? The DCON season is finally

among us, and there is no better time to rally up all of your finest voyagers and prepare to embark on the best

adventure the Texas-Oklahoma District has to offer DCON 2015, Service Adventure. District convention is a weekend long voyage that not only celebrates a year of hard work but also builds the foundation for the new Key Club season. This is a time to learn the ropes of Key Club and to set the stones to make the

next year the best one through forums, meetings, projects, and motivational speakers all while being

surrounded with eager and excited fellow Key Clubbers. Along with this, attendees will have the honor of selecting who will lead the way for the

adventures to come in the 2015-2016 year. Take the opportunity to brag to your club that you were a

deciding factor in determining the Texas-Oklahoma District Governor!

While on this exciting expedition you will have the chance to meet members from all of the different ranks of Key Club. Meet the district Editor and International Trustee in a video game duel or challenge your Lieutenant Governor to a race

through obstacle courses. This is an unforgettable weekend filled with over a thousand Key Clubbers. You will feel the community, bond, and shared love of service spread throughout the Sheraton hotel in Dallas. The clock is ticking down toward DCON 2015 and there is no better time than now to prep for you expedition. Spread the excitement through your clubs and create committees, sign up for each and every contest and get DCON involved in your

weekly meetings.DCON 2015: A Service Adventure,

will you be there?

Monthly Reports are due to our District Secretary and Newsletters/Articles are due to District Editor even if you don’t postmark by the 5th

The district officers will be posting updates on the district website through their respective blogs, so make sure to check tokeyclub.com.

Attend Kiwanis meetings for $12 the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Tuesdays of every month and let the Kiwanians know about your meeting dates!

All COCI (Club Officer Contact Information) needs to be updated on the district website. Ask your advisor about login info or contact me for help. Any changes throughout the year need to be updated with me and on the website.

Monthly Reminders

Add to any and all social media so that I can come and visit your club through out the year whether it be at a meeting, at a social, or at a service event! Invite me and I will come!

Send me photos so that I can add them to my newsletter!

DISTRICT UPDATESIt is time to register for the 66th Annual T-O District Convention! Register online and pay your fees early to get the early registration rate of $120 per person and ensure good seating at convention. Remember…the earlier your money is received, the better your badge seating letter! The better your seating letter, the earlier you get in to our general sessions to chose your seats!

Hey, Texas-Oklahoma Key Clubbers! Here are your February Tex-O-Key suggested article prompts:1. What is the importance of service?2. How was your experience at a recent PCM? What

aspects of the PCM did you enjoy the most and why? What are some suggestions to improve the PCM?

3. How are you fundraising for DCON? What are some tips for raising money to attend DCON?

4. Since the start of the school year, what has been your favorite service project? Why was it your favorite, and what did you learn?

We are happy to announce that the 2015 DCON Resources Package is now available. Download all the important DCON information, including full registration details, fees and benefits. Be sure to tag all your promotional 2015 T-O District Convention posts and pics with the official DCON hashtag #todcon2015. For general convention-related questions, please contact the 2014-2015 T-O District Convention Liaison, Andrew Loh, at [email protected]. For questions specifically related to the convention registration process, [email protected].

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March for Babies - Houston 2014

Date: Sunday, April 27, 2014Time: 9:00AM

Registration Time: 8:00AMUniversity of Houston

Cullen @ ElginHouston, TX 77004

We're getting ready to walk in March for Babies! It promises to be a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. There'll be family teams,

company teams and people walking with friends - it's a great feeling knowing we're all helping real families. Join our event and walk with us to raise money for babies right here in our

community!

PREFERRED

CHARITIES

IMPORTANT

T-O District Governor

Kaitlyn Wilson

[email protected]

T-O District Secretary

Samuel Kinnin

[email protected]

T-O District Treasurer

Colin Gonzalez

[email protected]

T-O District Editor

Emily Zhao

[email protected]

T-O Convention Liaison

Andrew Loh

[email protected]

3W Lieutenant Governor

Rachel Iselin

[email protected]

713-494-3729

Cy-Fair Kiwanian

George Crowl

[email protected]

Greater North Houston Kiwanian

Steve Peters

[email protected]

Region 12 Regional Advisor

Judy Pomorski

[email protected]

CONTACTS

International Trustee

Barry Seng

[email protected]

Cy-Ranch | Cy-Springs | Cy-Lakes | Mayde Creek | James Taylor | Cinco Ranch | Lee | Second Baptist

DIVISION 3W