Hello, PNW Key Club!

I hope you enjoyed a festive Halloween! I am always impressed by the volume of service we accomplish throughout this season, despite the pressure of college applications and routine classwork. Key Clubbers are an incredible group of changemakers!

As we begin November, consider how you can plan in advance. In previous Biweekly Updates, I have outlined the importance of time management, goals, and organized planning. Now is the time to further incorporate these tools. With exciting holidays in the near future, DCON, in particular, will approach even more quickly. Thus, I urge you to begin preparing now by utilizing various available resources, including the DCON 2026 Registration Packet, the Registration Checklist, and the many other tools included on the DCON 2026 website.

These skills in time management, goal-setting, and planning can also help you remain engaged in your club and divisional service projects. By organizing your time, you can balance other extracurricular activities and commitments with your passion for community service and the Key Club community.

Throughout this busy season, please always feel free to contact me with any questions, ideas, or feedback. I am always happy to help!

I wish you all an excellent start to your November!

In Care and Service,
Gavin Ahumada
District Governor 
Pacific Northwest District 
Key Club International
E: governor@pnwkeyclub.org

2025 Membership Campaign INCENTIVES

To achieve a district membership goal of 13,400 Key Clubbers, the PNW Membership Growth and Reactivation Committee (MGRC) is working hard to support clubs through individual appointments and the promotion of resources. The MGRC has also identified unique and exciting incentives for clubs that achieve and exceed their club membership goals! These incentives include the following:

Special Pins and Ribbons

• Incentive: Members attending DCON from clubs that achieved their published membership goal for the 2025-2026 year will receive special membership pins and ribbons at DCON 2026. These pins and ribbons will only be available to members of clubs that achieved their 2025-2026 membership goal and who are registered to attend DCON 2026.

Governor’s Reception Invitation

• Incentive: Clubs that achieved a membership count that is 25% or more above their published goal for the 2025-2026 year will be invited to a special reception with the District Board at DCON 2026. There will be food available for attendees, and the District Board and Executive Committee will be present during the event.

These incentives will serve as a demonstration of appreciation for the immense efforts invested by officers as we all collectively strive to achieve our membership goals this year. Please reach out if you need support in achieving your club membership goals!

Key Club Week and the GER: THIS WEEK!

Key Club Week is here! From November 3-7, Key Club members are engaging in five themed days dedicated to the Key Club core values of leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.

• Monday: Show Your K! Wear Key Club gear and spread the word about Key Club at school and in your community. 
• Tuesday: Invite and Include! Invite friends to join Key Club activities and show how inclusive and fun Key Club is. 
• Wednesday: Dare to Share! Celebrate diversity by sharing what makes your club unique. 
• Thursday: Random Acts of Kindness! Perform small acts of kindness to spread happiness in your school and community. 
• Friday: Connect the Ks! Collaborate with other clubs in the Kiwanis Family for joint service projects or events.

We will close out the week with Key Club’s Global Engagement Rally on Saturday, November 8, at 8:00 AM. This online event will bring together members from over 40 countries to celebrate our shared love of service!

Faculty Advisor Appreciation Week: November 10-14

Attention, Key Clubbers! Mark your calendars for Faculty Advisor Appreciation Week! 

This week is all about celebrating our amazing faculty advisors, who invest significant amounts of hard work, time, and energy to make our Key Club experience truly special. From helping to plan events to taking us to DCON, they are the backbone of our Key Clubs, and they deserve all the recognition in the world!

To show our appreciation, we encourage all of you to plan some fun activities during your club meetings! Here are a few ideas:

• Encourage Key Club members to write thoughtful thank you notes to the faculty advisor. Then, surprise your advisor with the notes at your next meeting!
• Create a video with member testimonials about all the amazing things your faculty advisor has done, and how it has impacted members and the community.
• Plan and host a celebration for your faculty advisor. Include fun games, posters, thank you notes, and more! You can always ask your local Kiwanis for any funds needed for the celebration.

These are just a few ideas, so we encourage you to brainstorm even more.

Let’s show our advisors how much we appreciate them! Also, keep an eye out for an exciting post on the PNW Key Club Instagram page.

Let’s make Faculty Advisor Appreciation Week one to remember!

Unlock Scholarship Opportunities

Key Club membership offers many opportunities — including access to scholarships from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund. Applications for 2025 opened November 1!

Apply to Lead a Workshop at DCON 2026 (DEADLINE EXTENDED)!

You can still apply to lead a workshop at DCON 2026! Workshop leaders will enjoy an opportunity to share their experiences, knowledge, and talents with fellow servant leaders. Additionally, if your Key Club excels in a particular area, such as Kiwanis-Family relations, membership growth and retention, or service project brainstorming and execution, I encourage you to apply!

As always, don’t hesitate to contact DCON Committee Chair, Lilac Vicencio at convention@pnwkeyclub.org if you have any questions. 

Applications must be submitted by Sunday, November 30th, at 11:59 PM.

PNWOF Update and the Youth Opportunities Fund

The PNWOF application season has officially ended! Thank you to all of the clubs who have applied. We look forward to reviewing your application and seeing what service projects you have developed!

If you did not apply, have no fear! You can still receive grant funding to ensure that you can realize your visions of a dream service project! Like the PNWOF, the Youth Opportunities Fund (YOF) is a grant program that provides up to $2,000 for Key Clubs to conduct an impactful service project. The next application deadline is March 1, 2026, at 9:00 PM PT, but preparation for your application should begin as soon as you can. I encourage you to meet with your Key Club leaders, share your ideas, and develop an action plan for an impactful service project that can be amplified by the Youth Opportunities Fund.

Key Club International Advisor Webinar

Key Club International has released the recording of their September Advisor Webinar! This webinar addressed a variety of topics, ranging from Youth Protection Policy Guidelines to Key Club International Partners. You can find a link to the full recording below!