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The Penguin Post
589 W. Fremont Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087
January 2012
Official Newsletter of Fremont High School Key Club, Division 34 South/Cali-Nev-Ha District
In this issue!
Service Project ............ 1
Awards ......................... 2
Events............................ 2
Member Spotlight ....... 3
Winter Social ................ 3
District Goals ................ 4
Committee Chairs ...... 4
K E Y C L U B
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A Message from the Editor
Hey Key Clubbers!
Happy New Year! As 2013 begins, so does a flurry of great events,
like DCON, the Mr. Key Club Pageant, and elections! (See more
information on DCON on pgs. 3-4, and elections on pg.5) We will be
holding executive board elections in late January and other board
elections will soon follow. These are great opportunities to get more
involved in the club. In the past few years, there have been project
requirements to run for board, and the most famous, 10 projects to go to
DCON. So, now is the time, more than ever, to attend more projects.
With a new year comes a new opportunity. For some, resolutions may
include more community service. So don't hesitate to throw yourself into
the world of service, and most importantly, enjoy what you do. Even the
smallest actions can make a big difference, so act now.
With Penguin Pride,Neha Mannikar
Bulletin Editor
In this issue!
A Message from the
Editor ............................. 1
Upcoming Events.........2
President’s Periodical…
....................................... 3
Interested in Contributing
to the Bulletin? ............ 4
Kiwani’s Corner ........... 4
Executive Board
Positions……………….5-7
Board Members……..8-9
Fun and Games……….10
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Interested in attending these
events?
Contact Vaishali Amin
or Neeja Patel
([email protected]) for
more info or to sign up.
Upcoming Events
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Upcoming Events!
What: Our City Forest Tree Planting
Where: 1000 Spring Street, San Jose
When: January 19th, 9am-12pm
What: Volunteer at Full Circle Farm: Help
work at a farm and enjoy the beautiful
sunset!
Where: 1055 Dunford Way, Sunnyvale,
CA, 94087
When: Every Wednesday and Saturday
from 10 am – dark!
*Volunteer waiver required:
http://www.fullcirclesunnyvale.org/get-
involved/volunteer-waiver/
What: Our Daily Bread
Where: 231 Sunset Avenue, Sunnyvale,
CA 94087
When: Mon,Wed,and Fri (9am-
12pm)(Martin Luther King's Day is
Monday,Jan.21st!)
Help out in this soup kitchen, which
prepares meals for more than 200
people. And learn some awesome
food skills at the same time!
:D Be sure to e-mail us if you areplanning to attend!
What: DCON: Come out and show
your spirit while learning all about Key
Club!!
Where: Anaheim!
When: March 22-24th. REGISTER by
Febuary 8th
!
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President’s Periodical
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Hey Penguins!
Hope everyone had a wonderful
holiday break and New Year! 2013
brings the wonderful opportunity of a
clean slate, a fresh start, so it's never
oo late to be a better friend, student,
and Key Clubber! Make it your year to
conquer old fears and try new things!
Of the many cool events coming up
oon, please keep an eye on one of the
most important: Executive Board
elections, for the President, Vice
President, Treasurer, and Secretary
positions! (An application process for
other Board positions, such as Project
Chair, Spirit Chair or Tech Chair, will
open shortly afterwards.) This is your
chance to give back to our club, gain
eadership experience, and really put a
ot of effort into shaping the direction
of Key Club for the next year! Though
t is most definitely a huge
esponsibility, it is so rewarding, and
or me personally, one of the best
experiences of my high school career.
Please read over the descriptions of the
various Exec. Board positions, and
definitely go for it if you think that
ou'd be a ood fit for the ob! As
always, feel free to approach any
Board members after club meetings
or around campus if you have any
other questions. (You can also emailme personally.)
Another event to keep in your
mind is District Convention (DCON)
2013, to be held in Anaheim
from March 22-24th! Held each year
in the spring, it is a chance to look
back on the past year and celebrate all
the wonderful things that Key
Clubbers do! You will be able to hearfrom several speakers with very
inspiring messages, attend
informative workshops on how to be
a better Key Clubber, bond with
fellow Key Clubbers, dance the night
away at the Governor's Ball, and best
of all, show your Key Club PRIDE!
(Be prepared to witness people in
club attire, tutus, capes, face paint, you name it! Many of them will also
be selling Key Club gear, like
collectible pins, wristbands, lanyards,
and even clothing!) With several
thousand dedicated Key Clubbers
from all over the California-Nevada-
Hawaii District attending
DCON, you will definitely g
sense of the immense impac
Key Clubbers are making on world. Because attending DC
does cost money and is
overnight, take this heads-up
start saving up (and butterin
your parents); it will most
definitely be an unforgettabl
experience that you do not w
to miss!
With these things inmind, be sure to keep in tou
visiting our Facebook group
website, as well as by going t
club meetings, so that you ca
updates on these really impo
events! (A sneak peek: There
be a Mr. Key Club Pageant
February ;D)
Waddling in service,
Serena Lau
FHS Key Club President '12
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Happy New Year! Although the school year seems like it's just
begun, the Key Club year is in its final season. Instead of disco balls and
graduation caps, the Key Club year ends with District Convention
(DCON), which takes place in Anaheim from March 22-24.
About 3,000 Key Club members from throughout the California-
Nevada-Hawaii District gather at DCON to attend workshops, elect the
new district board, celebrate the year with award presentations, meet new
friends, and have fun. Board members or potential board members are
most encouraged to attend in order to learn about the organization and
how to best lead the club.
The total cost per attendee including registration (includes 3
meals), hotel, and transportation is around $400. The cost to each member
is subsidized by the Kiwanis Club and Key Club fundraising, likely ending
around $200, and partial needs-based scholarships are also available. We
will have a more accurate figure when registration materials are ready, but
you can use this estimate, with 50% due in early February, to open the
discussion with your parents. This year convention does not fall during
spring break, so you will need to evaluate your academic commitments as
well.
You'll be hearing more about DCON in the coming weeks
(including the 10 project minimum), and past attendees will share their
experiences with you. Please talk to me or Mr. C if you or your parents
have any concerns. DCON is one of the most memorable experiences Key
Club has to offer, and we hope that you are able to partake.
Anaheim, here we come!
Michelle BergKiwanis Advisor
Kiwani’s Korner
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you attended an inspiring
project? Send your pictures
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concerns!
Interested in
Contributing tothe Bulletin?
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Executive Board Positions
Secretary
The secretary is the backbone of the club, responsible
for recording and maintaining the hours of themembers, taking club minutes at meetings, and
submitting the MRF (Monthly Report Form – used to
explain w hat’s going on in our club). If you’re
interested in running for secretary, you should have
knowledge with Excel, check email regularly, be
organized, be precise, and have good time
management skills (at least with hours!). After beingelected, you will not be expected to learn everything
on your own. I will guide you until you feel confident
on your own. Honestly, as long as you are committed
to the club and the responsibilities that come with
this position, you will be a good fit for the job! If you
have any questions, comments, or concerns about the
role, feel free to email me!
P.S. Don't make the same mistake I did. Prepare a
speech! (you'll thank me later :D)
- Jennifer Wei
FHS Key Club Secretary 2012-2013
Treasurer
Hey Key Clubbers,
With elections coming up soon, the oh-so
coveted position of Treasurer is up for grabs!
In a nutshell, the club treasurer is responsible for two
things: handling the club treasury (as the name
suggests), and renewing membership dues. Club
finance tasks are simple: report the account monthly to
the district, plan a budget for the club, and handle
deposits and reimbursements. Treasurers also get to
work with the Fundraising Chair. These basic tasks
aren’t as arduous as the other three executive board
positions’, but the treasurer’s main responsibility
doesn’t come until November; in the form of
membership dues. With the amount of work required
in handling large sums of money and updating each
new member’s personal information, diligence,
organization and time management skills are a must. I
hope the last part didn’t scare you, because being able
serve as your club treasurer has certainly been a blast.
With this, I hope whoever wants to be part of
something great goes out there and makes this slightly
older penguin proud :) Keep waddling in service!
Gottfried Lingat
2012-13 FHS Key Club Treasurer
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President
A president's role is probably everything
you've imagined and more - a very condensed
version would be that I am in charge of making
sure that all aspects of the club (the service, the
club finances, etc.) are running smoothly. There
are several parts to my responsibilities as president.
Number 1 would definitely be communication
with a whole lot of people. Whether it's with other
Board members, our division's Lieutenant
Governor (LTG), our club advisors, or Fremont's
ASB, communication is absolutely crucial,
especially when planning an event, such as our
November DCM! Expect to communicate almost
daily through email and phone calls; in fact, a
monthly Board meeting is conducted to ensure
that everyone's on the same page. Without
effective and timely communication, it would be
extremely, extremely hard to stay updated on club
affairs, division-wide events, and even district
special events. Speaking of which, attendance to
club and division events is highly encouraged
(think expected). So, you should expect to invest a
whole lot of time and effort outside of just the
weekly club meetings that you will lead. In general,
all of these responsibilities require you to possess
good time management skills, organization, and a
strong commitment to the club. Above all,
Vice President
It has been an honor to serve as Vice President
of FHS Key Club for the past year! Some of the main
duties of Vice President include coordinating Relay for
Life and Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF. These are two of
Key Club’s KEY service projects, so it is essential that
the VP has good organization and communication
skills. The VP works with outside organizations,
including the American Cancer Society and the
Kiwanis Club, in addition to aiding the President and
other board members. It is also important that the VP
is creative and committed, as he/she plays a prominent
role in representing the club and organizing events. Not
only is this a fun role, but there is also some flexibility
within the job to institute your own ideas (with the
approval of the rest of the board). I highly encourage
anyone interested in the position to run; being VP gives
you leadership experience and the opportunity to help
manage the behind-the-scenes aspects of Key Club.
Please feel free to email me at [email protected] if
you have any questions regarding the position!
-Melissa Kaufman-Gomez
FHS Key Club Vice President 2012-2013
Executive Board Positions (Cont.)
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CONVENTION
Executive Board Positions (Cont.)
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remember that you are a role model - YOU represent Key Club and Fremont High School - don't take this
responsibility lightly.
So far, it probably sounds like a lot of work - and it IS a lot of work, but don't get me wrong, serving as
president can mean many positives as well! This is the chance for you to give back to our club, to take an immensely
large role in its shaping and direction for the next year. This is the chance to lead a club, one in which members
enthusiastically serve the world and make a difference in our homes, schools, and communities, all the while being
unafraid to wear a purple cape or tutu to show an immense pride for their club. (Can I say that we are THE most
amazing club in the world?!) So, qualified candidates should be some of the most spirited, most enthusiastic, most
passionate Key Clubbers, who are active and responsible club members willing to give it their very best effort. They
should, without a doubt, be proud of the efforts of the club and excited to build an even better one for the next
year! Well, if you think you have what it takes, go for it!
Serena Lau
FHS Key Club President 2012-2013
Service Leadership
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Fremont High School Key Club Board
2011-2012
resident Vice President Secretary
Pro ect Chair
Bulletin E itor
Public Relations
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Melissa Kaufman-
GomezEmail: [email protected]
Jennifer WeiEmail: [email protected]
Neha MannikarEmail:neha.mannikar@gmail.
com
Megan Oza Email: [email protected]
Neeja PatelEmail: [email protected]
Fremont High School Key Club
Board 2012-2013
President
Serena Lau
Email:[email protected]
Tr r r
Gottfried LingatEmail:[email protected]
Pro ect Chair
Vaishali AminEmail:[email protected]
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Fremont High School Key Club
Board 2012-2013 Cont.
Fundraisin Chair
Alexander SiegelEmail: guitarpro53@comcast.
com
S irit Chair
Sarah Chapiama Email: [email protected]
om
Scra book Chair
Connie OoiEmail: [email protected]
Michelle BergEmail: [email protected]
K w n A or
Technolo Chair
Adrian Calugay Email: [email protected]
om
Mr. Chaitesipaseut
(Mr. C)Email:[email protected]
r
School A visor
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Fun and Games
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