Hello, PNW Key Club!

Hello PNW Key Club,

This summer, I propose a challenge: make one new friend at a service project before the start of the next school year. While we volunteer to serve others, it can also be one of the most meaningful ways to build connections and lifelong friendships. Maybe you’ll meet your next best friend at a food drive, maybe you’ll meet a future business partner at Key Club Day North or South, or perhaps you will meet your future spouse at DCON 2027! Through service projects, divisional events, and district opportunities, we can connect with others who care about their communities and want to create positive change. As you volunteer this summer, I encourage you to introduce yourself to someone new, start a conversation, and build a connection. You never know where a simple act of service might lead.

I look forward to seeing many of you throughout the summer and hearing about the friendships and memories you create along the way.In Love and Service,
LawrenceMcConnell
District Governor 
Pacific Northwest District 
Key Club International
E: governor@pnwkeyclub.org

DCON 2027 Theme Announcement

The 2027 District Convention theme will be… “Fueled by Service!”, a celebration of our year of accomplishments and service at full speed. Inspired by racing culture and life in the fast lane, DCON 2027 will immerse you in the thrill of the track. 

Get ready to experience roaring engines, checkered flags, and the faint glow of city lights at the end of the day. From pit-lanes to victory podiums, Pacific Northwest Key Club invites you to shift into high gear and race towards a year of service. The 2027 District Convention will teach you how to navigate the sharp turns in your club, make life-long connections during pit-stops, and race towards the finish line together.

Registration Open: Key Club Days

Registration for Key Club Days is open now. You can register for the $5 off, discounted early bird price now to June 30, 2026. 

If you are a member of Division 19, 20m, 21, 22/24, 26, 27, 28, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, or 38, YOU ARE INVITED to Key Club Day North at Wild Waves on Saturday, August 29, 2026.

If you are a member of Division 42c, 42v, 44, 45, 62, 64, 65, 66, 70, or 72, YOU ARE INVITED to Key Club Day South at Oaks Park on Saturday, August 22, 2025.

Registration for Key Club Days is open now. You can register for the $5 off, discounted early bird price now to June 30, 2026. If your division was not listed above, you will still be included in the Key Club Day fun! Your Lieutenant Governor will be hosting an off-site Key Club Day event on the same day as either Key Club Day North or Key Club Day South.

Logo Design Contest for DCON 2027

As the DCON Committee begins to rev their engines and plan an unforgettable weekend, they need YOUR help to design it. The official logo design contest is now open and will remain open until Sunday, August 2nd at 11:59 PM PT. This is your chance to leave a mark on the district and earn a FREE DCON registration. Your design will be featured on T-shirts, pins, tote bags, and much more. We look forward to seeing what you create!

Officer Training Conference Feedback Survey

Officers! Have you recently attended your division’s Officer Training Conference? If you have, please complete a quick survey about your experience at the conference. Your responses will help us improve Officer Training Conferences in future years!

Please note that this survey is only intended for officers who have attended an Officer Training Conference in May or June 2026.

Boys State Spots Avaliable

Boys State is a week-long American Legion program where students simulate running a full state government, including campaigns, elections, legislation, and courts. The leadership, service, and civic values at the core of Key Club. Right now, junior-year male Key Club members in Oregon, particularly the Portland metro area, can apply to attend Boys State. The deadline for applying is June 10th, 2026. If you are interested, please email the following address: reidjkim@gmail.com

Apply for World Food Health USA’s Youth Advisory Board

Applications for the World Food Program USA’s Zero Hunger Generation National Youth Advisory Board are now open (due June 14).

Approximately 10 young people from across the U.S. will be selected to serve as advisors for the program; they’ll be featured on the WFP USA webpage and social media channels, and will have a post dedicated to them from the organization’s president.

Seniors! What’s next?Available District Leadership Opportunities

We are pleased to report that nearly all divisions are served by Lieutenant Governors. However, we still need your help! Lieutenant Governors are vital to the health of each Key Club division, as they create a critical connection between the club and district levels. Clubs in divisions that are not served by a Lieutenant Governor lack a consistent source of relevant updates, resources, and leadership.

The following divisions do not currently have a 2026-2027 Lieutenant Governor:

• Division 9
• Division 20i
• Division 20m
• Division 22/24
• Division 42v
• Division 45
• Division 50
• Division 52
• Division 74
• Division 76
• Division 78
• Division 80
• Division 82

If you or anyone you know is from one of these divisions and is interested in serving as a Lieutenant Governor during the 2026-2027 service year, please contact me at governor@pnwkeyclub.org or District Administrator Angela Bruhl at angela@pnwkeyclub.org. Serving on the District Board is an incredible experience that provides opportunities to create change and develop as a leader.

Congratulations, graduating seniors! Soon you’ll be out of high school, but your service leadership journey doesn’t have to end. Stay connected through the Key Club Alumni Network, where you can engage with alumni globally and expand your professional connections. Heading to college? Gain insights into post-high school life and look into joining Circle K International. Starting your career? The Kiwanis Family welcomes you! Keep the spirit of service alive!