the seamonkey story | june 2014

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JUNE 2014 | CNH |

TABLE OF CONTENTS........................ 2LETTER FROM THE EDITOR................. 3LETTER FROM THE LTG...................... 4MONTHLY KEY PLAYERS.................... 5LEADERSHIP TEAM............................ 6 - 9SPOTLIGHT OF SERVICE.................... 10 - 11RELAY FOR LIFE................................. 12 - 17RELAY FOR LIFE................................. 12 - 17CYSTIC 5K WALK............................... 18GRANT A GIFT FOR AUTISM.............. 19DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT............. 21 - 23ELIMINATE.......................................... 24ELIMINATE WEEK-.............................. 25PTP...................................................... 26DCON................................................ 28DCON................................................ 28ICON.................................................. 29UPCOMING DATES/EVENTS............. 30

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SHELDON WONG - D28W.CNHKC.LTG@GMAIL.COMLIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

AARON QUIAMZON - D28WEST.EA@GMAIL.COMEXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

TYLER SU - D28WEST.DNE@GMAIL.COMDIVISION EDITOR

TRINA KATRINA HUA - D28WEST.DSEC@GMAIL.COMTRINA KATRINA HUA - D28WEST.DSEC@GMAIL.COMDIVISION SECRETARY.

ANDREA - D28W.SPEC@GMAIL.COMDIVISION SPECIALIST

MRS. ALYSON PALMERAPALMER@INTERACT.CCSD.NETREGIONAL ADVISOR

CONTACTINFORMATION

LETTERFROM THEEDITORHello everyone!

My name is Tyler, and I am excited to say that I will be your editor for the2014-2015 Leadership Team! I also want to congratulate the otheramazing Key Clubbers who will be serving with me especially your D28W LTG, Sheldon Wong! Our division is in good hands! I go to Northwest CTA, but I hope to get to know all of you during my term.

DCON is sadly over, however we all still have ICON to look forward DCON is sadly over, however we all still have ICON to look forward to! The summer is coming up as well, but that doesn’t mean we have to stop serving our community. There’s still a lot todo in the next few months!

Reminder to other editors:Newsletters are due by the 20th of the month, but the 15th would be ideal so that I can showcase some in the division news showcase some in the division news letter!

TYLER SUDIVISION EDITOR

FROM THE

LIEUTENANTG overnorHello Division 28 West Seamonkeys!

WOW! What an AMAZING month it’s been! From installation at District Convention to Officer Training Conference, this month has been jam packed

with so many “Key Club Moments.” Just in this month, we were able to pull off so many stunning events. Relay for Life West Youth went off without a hitch again with attendees rising every year. Our Divisional Dodge-Ball Tournament brought together

five of our schools to compete and raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. five of our schools to compete and raise money for Children’s Miracle Network. I also have the pleasure of selecting four fantastic individuals to serve alongside

me as my Division Leadership Team! In this newsletter, you’ll get to know a little more about them. Make sure you congratulate them and wish them

the best of luck! Now that the end of the school year is upon us now, it gives everyone more time to relax, but that doesn't mean service ends! Summer

break is the perfect opportunity for everyone to spend a little extra time doing service. BEE creative! Utilize the summer to plan for the time doing service. BEE creative! Utilize the summer to plan for the

upcoming 2014-2015 school year, but don’t forget to have fun! I’m so excited to serve with the amazing members of

28 West. Remember, I’m just a click away so don’t hesitate to contact with any ideas, suggestions,

or concerns you encounter. I look forward to seeing everyone at the July DCM!

You’re Never Wrong With a Wong,SHELDON WONGD28W Lieutenant Governor

SHELDONWONGLIEUTENANTGOVERNOR

AARON QUIAMZONEXECUTIVEASSISTANT

ANDREALAMDIVISIONSPECIALIST

SPOTLIGHT ON SERVICE

RELAY FOR LIFEOF WEST YOUTHSPRING VALLEY HSMAY 2, 2014

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

- Winston Churchill

If NWCTA Key Club could pick one event to be awake for 15 hours straight, what would it be? Relay For Life. This weekend was filled with joy, hope, and fun. NW Key Club spent their time advertising our chicken teriyaki by spreading joy and giving free hugs, met new people, made music, played music, and of course walked on the track all night. We raised almost $400 just by our the track all night. We raised almost $400 just by our waffles, chicken, eggs, & bacon. All thanks to our wonderful members! Relay for Life 2014 was definitely one of the greatest and fun-filled event of this year. See you next year, bees!

TRINA FRANCONWCTA KEY CLUBRELAY FOR LIFE CHAIR

RelayFOR LIFE

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Relay for life was a really memorable event. Members were able to do a variety of things including walking the track, help sell at the club's booth, play different sports, and watch different performances such as the Ms. Relay and Mr. Relay pageant. Participating in the pageant was a lot of fun because not only pageant was a lot of fun because not only was I able to raise money for cancer through donations, but I was able to hear and share stories and thoughts about the event and cancer itself. I was also able to talk to and see kids I've never known while asking for donations, and I ended up winning the first Mr. Relay pageant for west. Although the talent show, pageant for west. Although the talent show, and pageants were hilarious and entertaining, I think the best part of the night was the silent lap where we walked the track in the darkness and silence. Many people, including myself, cried about losing loved ones from cancer, and people were there to comfort them and give support. I thought that this was the most touching part of the thought that this was the most touching part of the night because members were able to see each other's pain and bond, strengthening the club. Relay for Life was full of laughs, tears, greetings, and goodbyes, and I can't wait for next year

TIFFANY BUICLARK KEY CLUB

SOUTHWESTKEY CLUB

NORTHWESTKEY CLUB

CLARKKEY CLUB

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AARON QUIAMZONCLARK KEY CLUB

MISS RELAY

To kick off the month of May, students from all over Las Vegas gathered at Spring Valley High School to celebrate West Youth Relay For Life. The Youth Relay For Life. The point of this event is to raise awareness and money for cancer, in hopes of ridding this horrible disease in the future. It was a success, and our club was able to collect a lot of money. Overall, Relay For Life was an Overall, Relay For Life was an extraordinary event. Cancer never sleeps, and neither will we, and we proved it by committing ourselves to staying on the track and field for 12 hours straight. While this event was fun, keep in mind that the point is to raise cancer awareness, and that to raise cancer awareness, and that should be the main reason you go.

“Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. Each year, more than 125,000 people participate in hundreds of walks across the country to raise funds for cystic fibrosis research and drug development.”

One of the last events we had this month was the Cystic Fibrosis 5k Walk. Despite the event being fairly early and being on a windy day, it was still a spectacular event that supported a great cause. Before the event started, the hosts of the event were giving out free donuts, yogurt cups, waters, lemonades, coconut waters, and muffins. So if you like free breakfast food and want to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis, we highly encourage you to volunteer for next year's event!

As the event started, several people came up to talk about Cystic Fibrosis and how it As the event started, several people came up to talk about Cystic Fibrosis and how it has affected their lives. Hearing these speeches was very touching as well as educational in spreading the word of curing cystic fibrosis, thus giving the walk a greater purpose. Thousands of dollars were donated to the charity and these funds will save many lives in the future!

JARED LEWISNWCTA KEY CLUB

CYSTIC FIBROSIS

- 5K WALK -

The Grant a Gift Autism Walk was a truly special event. Despite the frigid weather and the early arrival time, we managed to still have an amazing time helping out at this event with our sponsoring Kiwanis club. Passing out shirts to participants may seem like a simple task, but we were able to have an entertaining time as we interacted with other volunteers and watched as everyone registered. It was a heartwarming experience to witness such a large group of people join together to raise funds forto witness such a large group of people join together to raise funds forthe Grant a Gift Autism Foundation even though the weather wasextremely unappealing. This event really revealed how much people care about not just Autism, but any cause that they sincerely believe in.

ELISSA GREYCLARK KEY CLUB

2014ICONINTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

UPCOMING EVENTS/DATES2014 | D28W

Fall Rally - November 15, 2014 - Six Flags Magic Mountain

Region Training Conference (RTC) - October 4, 2014 at Centennial HS

DCM - Date: Nov.19, 2014 - Time: 5:00-6:00pm - Where: Spring Valley HS

JUNE //NO DCM, NO events

JULY // DCM - Date/Time: TBA/10AM - Where: Desert Breeze Park

AUG. // DCM - Date/Time: TBA/10AM - Where: Desert Breeze Park

SEPT. // DCM - Date: SEPT. 10, 2014 - Time: 5:00PM-6:00PM - Where: Southwest CTA

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