Hello, Pacific Northwest!
For many of us, school has already started or we will be returning within the next week. With early meetings, freshmen education, and fall recruitment, this season can be a hectic time! I encourage officers to meet frequently with their board to continue planning service projects, meetings, and fall recruitment strategies. This can also be an important time for all members to share their ideas with their club leaders, especially if they are passionate about specific causes and would like to assist club officers in coordinating an event that supports this mission.
Within this Biweekly Update—and the previous newsletter—there are plenty of resources to ensure you are well-equipped for the fall. In addition to these resources, the PNW Key Club standing committees are working hard to prepare for exciting upcoming webinars, including the District Project Webinar, PNWOF Webinar, and more. Continue reading to learn about these important webinars, which will further prepare you and your club for the school year.
Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas. I wish you all the best start of this school year!
In Care and Service,
Gavin Ahumada
District Governor
Pacific Northwest District
Key Club International
E: governor@pnwkeyclub.org
RESOURCE ALERT: Linktrees
Have you been looking for PNW Key Club resources and materials? Our PNW Key Club Linktree provides a single location that contains abundant resources and important links. The highlights of these resources include the MGRC Toolkit, which comprises recruitment materials, flyers, tips and tricks, meeting guides, and more! The K-Fam Committee Linktree also provides the tools you need to strengthen Kiwanis-Family Relations, such as the Kiwanis-Family Directory, the Joint Project Guide, and the Kiwanis-Family Chartering Guide.
Be sure to explore our linktrees listed below!
District Project Webinar: Thursday, August 28, 6:00 PM
Want to learn more about Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC)? For the 2025-2026 PNW Key Club District Project, we are partnering with RMHC to help “keep families close” while their loved ones receive specialized medical treatment. On Thursday, August 28, 2025, from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, the District Project Committee will host a webinar with speakers from three PNW Ronald McDonald Houses. Help us support RMHC’s heartwarming mission. We hope to see you there!
PNWOF Webinar
The PNWOF is a district-wide grant program that can cover up to ⅔ of the costs associated with your dream service project. PNWOF provides grant amounts ranging from $100-$1000, which can be used for club service projects that benefit the District Project or the applicant’s community at large. The PNWOF application will open on Monday, September 1, and will close on Friday, October 31, at 11:59 PM.
If you would like to learn more, you are invited to join our PNWOF webinar on Wednesday, September 17, at 7:00 PM. Register with the link below!
Erika’s Lighthouse: Give Voice (STARTING SOON)
Start your school year off right with positive mental health. During Suicide Prevention Week September 8-12, Erika’s Lighthouse will promote daily activities as part of its GIVE VOICE campaign. Key Clubs can take part by advancing inclusive school cultures around mental health. Focus on prioritizing mental health education and awareness.
Celebrating Community Week
September 14-20, 2025 is Community Week! As part of this initiative, Key Clubs can partner with their sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs, in addition to local Lions Clubs, Rotary Clubs, and Optimist Clubs. By partnering with other community service organizations during the week of September 14, we can generate an even greater impact. I encourage you to contact your sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs and other community organizations to coordinate a joint service project. Together, let’s celebrate Community Week!
Executive Make-Up OTC Recording
Missed the Exec Make-Up OTC? Don’t worry! The recording is linked below. Be sure to view the recording, which will help prepare you for your term as an officer by providing valuable skills and knowledge.
