Hello Hello Hello, PNW Key Clubbers!
Summer surely is zooming by! I hope you all are enjoying your summer vacation and making the most of your time. I’ve spent the past week preparing for and attending the Key Club International Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) where the International Council, including myself, and Key Clubbers from all around the world hopped online for a weekend of learning, spirit, and service. At SLC, our very own Subashree Venkatasubramanian, who served as the 2020-2021 Division 56 Lieutenant Governor and Kiwanis-Family Relations Chair, was elected to serve on the International Board as a Key Club International Trustee. Throughout the next service year, Subashree will be assigned to serve three districts as a liaison to Key Club International and assist them in internal growth. It’s an honor to have such a strong leader coming from and representing PNW. It is with confidence that I can say she will use her extensive experience to continue forwarding our organization for the better. You can learn more about the other honors and awards Key Clubbers in our district received throughout the rest of this update.
To further fuel your summer of service, PNW Key Club is also bringing you several new opportunities to learn and engage virtually through webinars. This biweekly update contains all the information you’ll need to join in, so keep reading!
Your service and dedication does not go unnoticed. Please reach out to me at governor@pnwkeyclub.org with any questions, concerns, or ideas you may have. Stay awesome, PNW!
This past weekend, the International Council convened at the Key Club International Summer Leadership Conference to vote for the incoming 2021-2022 International Board. The following International Board members were elected to serve throughout the next service year:
- President Salma Eldeeb, Florida District
- Vice President Melanie Kim, Georgia District
- Trustee Aliya Ali, California-Nevada-Hawaii District
- Trustee Ava Chae, Kansas District
- Trustee Emily Leonard, Rocky Mountain District
- Trustee Anton McDonald, Bahamas District
- Trustee Ellie Nusbaum, Nebraska-Iowa District
- Trustee Lena Oswald, Illinois-Eastern Iowa District
- Trustee Natasha Shrestha, Illinois-Eastern Iowa District
- Trustee Subashree Venkatasubramanian, Pacific Northwest District
- Trustee Kathy Ye, Georgia District
- Trustee Sana Yooseph, Florida District
PNW Key Club was able to take home several awards and honors this past weekend at SLC. The following clubs and people were recognized:
Outstanding Advisor
- Kara Riely, Eastlake High School, Division 27
Distinguished Clubs
- South Anchorage High School Key Club, Division AYS
- Bonney Lake High School Key Club, Division 30
- Emerald Ridge High School Key Club, Division 30
- Westview High School Key Club, Division 65
- Clackamas High School Key Club, Division 66
- Ashland High School Key Club, Division 82
Robert F. Lucas Outstanding Lieutenant Governor Award
- Alyssa Hulse, Lieutenant Governor of Division 33
- Heer Patel, Lieutenant Governor of Division 38
- Katie Huynh, Lieutenant Governor of Division 44
- Samuel Otey, Lieutenant Governor of Division 58
- Thomas Anderson, Lieutenant Governor of Division 62
Distinguished Immediate-Past District Officers
- Callia Thornton, District Governor, Division 48
- Alice Lee, District Secretary, Division 65
- Jessica Lober, District Editor, Division 54
Single Service Award
- Clackamas High School Key Club, Platinum, Division 66
- Emerald Ridge High School Key Club, Silver, Division 30
- Ashland High School Key Club, Bronze, Division 82
Major Emphasis Award
- Ashland High School Key Club, Division 82
For a full list of Award recipients, please refer to the link below.
The District Project Committee is hosting a webinar to showcase this year’s District Project and provide ideas and opportunities on how to get involved. The Food for Thought webinar will be taking place on Thursday, July 22, at 5PM PST. Register below by Tuesday, July 20 to receive a link to attend. Please reach out to District Project chair Claire Sarnowski at project@pnwkeyclub.org with any questions.
The Membership Growth and Reactivation Committee is hosting a webinar to provide strategies to start off the year and rebuild your Key Club after the pandemic. The webinar will include tips for effective communication, 8th grade recruitment, and more. This webinar will take place on Wednesday, July 28th from 7-8PM PST. Register below by Monday, July 25th to receive a link to attend. Please reach out to Membership Growth and Reactivation Chair Thien Nguyen at membership@pnwkeyclub.org with any questions.
The District Convention Committee is excited to announce the 72nd Annual District Convention Theme: Service in Secret. We hope you’re excited to join us in all your glamorous decor and elegant disguises for a service filled masquerade convention of the year.
We’re giving you the chance to get involved through the DCON 2022 Logo Design Contest. Showcase your creativity and get a chance to have your designs featured on the T-Shirt, Pin, Bag, and Lanyard distributed at the convention. For more information, refer to the contest rules below, or contact Convention Chair Isabel Yu at convention@pnwkeyclub.org.
PNW Key Club can now be supported through Amazon Smile! Activate AmazonSmile on the Amazon mobile app or shop through smile.amazon.com with Pacific Northwest Key Club as your selected charity to have a portion of your eligible purchases donated to Key Club at no extra cost to you.
Follow the instructions below to activate AmazonSmile on the mobile app.
Lieutenant Governors are vital to the health of each Key Club division, and serve as the critical connection between the club and district levels. Clubs in divisions that have no Lieutenant Governors serving them lose a consistent source of relevant updates, resources, and leadership.
The following divisions have Lieutenant Governor vacancies:
- Division 9
- Division 42V
- Division 46
- Division 48
- Division 50
- Division 72
- Division 74
- Division 76
- Division 78
- Division 80
If you or anyone you know is interested and believes they are qualified to serve in the position of Lieutenant Governor, please contact myself at governor@pnwkeyclub.org or District Administrator Brian Egger at administrator@pnwkeyclub.org for more information on seeking appointment.