March 2012 | issue no: 12

What a great year, 3S!

Division 3SK C I

DCON is quickly approaching and will be herebefore you know it! I cannot wait to see each andeveryone of you at our convention. It will no doubtbe a highlight in everyone's high school career,whether it be your first, second, or third timeattending!

Graduation?Give your seniors a goodbye gift for graduation! KeyClub stolls and medallions can be worn to show yourhard work and effort in Key Club during your highschool career! Visit store.kiwanis.org to look at theselection! Prices range from $8-14!

Our Key Club journey has impacted each of us in ourown special way and I cannot wait to seeeach of your express these positive experiences to theour district and to each other. I love our mighty Divisionand we can only get stronger!

Getting Ahead for Next Year

DCON Carwashes!

Update your COCRFsIt's that time of year again! Your club is starting over to some point, butnot completely.Youare leavinga legacyof yourhardwork.Simplynewleaders will take their roles to keep your work alive. But in order tocontinue growing, Key Club International and our mighty T-O districtneed to continue to keep in touch with you. How do we do this?COCRFs!ICOCRFs are officer contact information forms, so that KCImay get incontact with club leaders if need be. They are REQUIRED. n the pastCOCRFshavebeenhorrible andadreadedpart of thebeginningof theyear. Usually consisting of an excel spreadsheet and being extremelycomplicated. But no more!T-O has decided to facilitate the process bymakingCOCRF fillable onyour club's onlineaccount.Simply log-inandvisit "Updateclubprofile",scroll down, and you will see some boxes to fill in regarding officerinformation: name, phone number, mailing address, email, etc.

DCON, AGAIN!This year, your club undeniably got a taste of the financial burden thatattending DCON carries. You saw how difficult it was to raise moneyfor so many people and for such a large cost. But you can prepare forthis next year! By focusing on DCON fundraising during the summers,your club can focus during the year on maximizing membership andcompleteing the most service events. Also by fundraising during thesummer, your club can get summer points for socials andmore on theMonthly Report (MR) form! It also gives your club more time to finishoff this financial burdern.

Car washes are a great, EASYway to make money! M.B.Lamar's club does DCONfundraising by summercarwashes at Chick-fil-A from 8AM - 12PM and doesn't chargebut asks for donations.Generally our club makes ~$200 per car wash!

This flyer was made by the lovely Jennifer Tuggle for the Epic PCM!

DCON Packing ListWith school coming to a close, grades are due. Weunderstand its a stressful time, so to ensure you don'tforget anything we've made a complied packing list!

Compiled Packing List:

• Casual Outfits: 4 (with appropriate shoes)• Professional Outfits: 2 (with appropriate shoes)• PJs, toiletries, necessities• Phone charger & camera• Snacks & non-perishable breakfast foods• About $50 in cash for meals, misc goods• Things to work on, homework, iPod, etcMEGAN ISELIN'S ADVICE: Take 1-2 bags. And donot over pack! Coordinate with roommates!

Convetion Dress CodeConvention dress code can get a bit strict and once you're at DCON you cannot exactly return home to findmoreappriopriate outfits. Make sure that you follow convention dress code rules so that you can participate in theconvention activities. We want to represent our district well and professionally. Students and sponsors alike areexpected to follow the dress code policies of T-O's convention.Optional FormalAttire for Ladies andGentlemanFormal or semi-formal dressesno shorter than fingertiplength; spaghetti straps, halters, and one-shoulder are acceptable; no strapless (even when covered by jacketor other garment); all other rules for professional attire apply.

Professional Attire for Gentleman Suit or dresscoatand tiewithdressslacksor khakis, socks, anddressshoes. Dress coat and tie are absolutely mandatory.Unacceptable: shorts, denim, sneakers, sandals of anykind, or letterman jackets.Professional Attire for LadiesDresses, suits, pantsuits, skirts (noshorter than fingertiplength) with blouse (sleeve at least dollar bill width(around 3”), dress shoes, and sweaters/dress jackets.Unacceptable: flip-flops, sneakers, denim, shirts withsleeves less than dollar bill width (halters, spaghettistraps, one-should, strapless, etc), bare midriff, shorts,excessively low-cut blouses, or letterman jackets.Casual Attire for Ladies and GentlemanAppropriate dollar bill width shirt straps and fingertip length shorts/skirts. Unacceptable: any excessively low-cutshirt, tattered or torn jeans, shirts not abiding by proper measurements (dollar bill width and fingertip length; ex:halters, spaghetti straps, one-shoulder, etc), bare midriff, or excessive skin, any clothes with explicit languageor symbols (includes sexual innuendo, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, foul language, etc).

I can't even begin to write this letter to you guys withouttearing up. I love this division so much and each clubtremendously. We have grown somuch together in this lastyear and will grow even more in the following year. Ourprogress is never-ending. 3S is and will be a force to bereckoned with.Since each clubs officers and I have taken office in April,wehave grown immensely. Some clubs have become powerclubs in our division.Special recognition should be given toBellaire, Kempner, M.B. Lamar, and Dulles Key Clubs fortheir intense involvement in divisional and district events,their Kiwanis relationshipsandmost importantly communityservice efforts. In our division, we currently have 6/8 clubssubmittingmonthly reports, 100%paiddues, andapotentialre-charter club, L.V. Hightower.You guys have done awonderful jobshowingyoursupport andvoice toourdivisionand district. The FTCwas a smashing success with over 50Division 3S Key Clubbers in attendance! We showed ourspirit for a not-so-secret service initiative by attendingforums, hearing guest speakers, and being hypnotized.Ourdivisional project was well participated in, however andunfortunately, clubs did not submit to me their proof ofparticipation by the deadline. However, I appreciate thetime that went into Hope for the Hungry! Other projects,such as the Governor's Project and District project werealso applause worthy! 2 of our clubs, Kempner and M.B.Lamar Key Clubs, will be mentioned and receive the honorable patch at district convention! This year has beentremendousandourdivisionhas intermingledsomuch.Clubsarebecomingmoreandmorecomfortableworkingtogether to serve the community as seen in our PCM attendance, interclub service events and socials (Dragonboat racing,anyone?), and support in DCON fundraisers across the division. Our clubs are there for each other.My only hope is that we continue our good communication skills and interclubs to get stronger. Looking back thisyear, I feel we lacked direct involvement with our Kiwanis clubs. Yes, they were involved and sponsored manyof our activities. However we were not there 100% for our Kiwanians. This needs to change and is the shiningexample of what our Division needs to strive for in the following year. There is no doubt that we will get here and3S will be unstoppable once more. You have elected a wonderful, dedicated, and passionate leader, JenniferTuggle, to help you continue this legacy and growth.

Cheers 3S to a year of beautiful service,

Meagan Lloydjmeagan.lloyd@gmail.com

(713) 494-0867

Dearest my lovely Division 3SKey Clubbers,

My name is Jennifer Tuggle Hinze,and I could not possibly be morepumped and excited to be your2012-2013 Lieutenant Governor!It is a privilege and an honor toserve on the district level of KeyClub International (KCI), anorganization that truly haschanged my life forever!

Don’tworry though; Iwasn’t alwaysthis madly in love with

Key Club. But through my KCI experiences, I’ve met so many genuinely AMAZING people, learned valuableleadership skills, and helped the community in so many ways! I guarantee that by the end of my term, YOU toowill share my CRAZY love for this organization! Just wait and see! ;)

I know without a doubt that our division is going to grow in size, strength, and even its passion for Key Club thisyear. As we ring in the new Key Club year at DCON, I want to ask just one thing right now from you guys. Thatis to please, please COMMUNICATE with me! I can’t possibly stress how VITAL this is! When you elect newofficers (which should be ASAP), please ensure that I receive each officer’s contact information (email andphone number).

With that in my mind, do not hesitate to EVER contact me. That is the reason I ran for LTG in the first place!Never forget that I am here for YOU. I want to get to know EACH of the schools, and build a relationship withyou guys! So PLEASE call, email, text, or even facebook me!

I am so stoked to get the 2012-2013 service year started, so let’s hit the ground running– let’s make this theGREATEST service year for our division yet!

vcccccYours in loving service,

Jennifer Kay Tuggle Hinzeltg.division3s@gmail.com

(713) 412-6241

Upcoming EventsDCON

April 11-15, 2012

Kiwanis DCM

April 25, 2012

Upcoming Events

Kiwanis DCMAKiwanis meeting will take place April 25, 2012at 6:30 PM at HCC (Pinemont/Ella). EachKiwanis club in the Houston-area will beattending, this includes your Kiwanis advisors!

This meeting is DETRIMENTAL to your club'sconnection with Kiwanis next year.

This meeting will be attended by Megan Iselin,District Governor, Stefanie Ursini, KiwanisInternationalAreaAdviser, yours truly,Regional12 Key Club LTGs and more Key Club DistrictStaff!

We want your club to come out and connectwith your Kiwanis clubs! This is important asmany 3S clubs will have new Kiwanis advisersthis coming Key Club year. Meaning your clubneeds to be represented to meet your newadviser as we make this transition.

See you there! Please send your newly electedofficer!