the rockey - volume 61, issue 1
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Bulletin Editor Hunter Adcock's first RocKey for the 2014-2015 school year. Includes summaries of DCON, ICON, and summer service project ideas.TRANSCRIPT
CONVENTION
EDITION
VOLUME 61, ISSUE 1 – SUMMER
TO KNOW THAT EVEN ONE
LIFE HAS BREATHED EASIER
BECAUSE YOU HAVE LIVED —
THAT IS TO HAVE SUCCEEDED.
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
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. TABLE OF CONTENTS .
Inspirational Quote .................................... 2
District Messages ........................................ 3
Upcoming Events ....................................... 3
Past Governor's Farewell .......................... 4
Bulletin Editor's Note ................................ 4
DCON in Brief ............................................ 5
ICON Summarized ..................................... 7
Amendments to Bylaws ............................. 9
Summer Service ....................................... 10
The ELIMINATE Project ........................... 11
District Contacts ....................................... 12
. DISTRICT MESSAGES .
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Currently I sit here in my home of Montrose, CO, hard at work
managing the district. A new international Trustee will be
assigned to us at the Leadership Convention (LEADCON) and
that means another resource for all of you will be in place.
Additionally the August Board Meeting is almost upon us and
organizing that is no menial task. Many new projects are being
put together by your board to make this Key Club year the
best it can be. I do have one favor to request of the members
of the Rocky Mountain District. Take the time to contact any
member of the district board and give them your opinions on
the district standing, or ask questions about the organization
and how you can become more involved. Key Club is a passion
that you must take part in finding as well. As a district board
we are your representatives and thus we love to hear from
you. If you have any questions or just desire to have a
conversation with myself or any other members of the district
board please feel free to email me or look up our information
on the district website (rmdkeyclub.org). I wish you all the
best of luck with the upcoming school year and appreciate all
you do for this incredible organization.
Your friend in service,
Ryan Mathias
(719)-239-0476
RYAN MATHIAS
2014-2015 DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Hello Rocky Mountain District! It is an honor to be
able to serve you as the 2014-2015 Rocky Mountain District
Governor. This year has already turned out to be a very
promising one; District Convention was a huge success with
the election of a fantastic executive board along with the
installment of some very incredible new Lieutenant
Governors.
August 1-3: 2nd district board meeting November 14-16: 3rd district board meeting
August 8-10: Kiwanis DCON February 20-22: 4th district board meeting
September - October: Fall Rally April 10-12: DCON 2015
October 10-12: Key Leader Conference
SAVE THE
DATE
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Zac Fangman, 2013-2014 District Governor
Farewell .
The end of the school year is so
bittersweet for the Rocky Mountain District of
Key Club. Over the months that lead up to District
Convention, the members of RMD's executive board
develop long-lasting friendships we aren't soon to
forget, for when we come together to serve our
peers and communities, we bring ourselves closer
together than ever.
This year we bid goodbye to yet another
outstanding governor, Mr. Zac Fangman from
Glenwood Springs, CO. As the recipient of many a
prestigious Key Club award and a die-hard Disney
fanatic, Zac led the 2013 – 2014 District Board with a
gentle yet iron fist, providing Key Clubbers of the
Midwest with some of the strongest, most dedicated
leaders our generation can offer.
As we progress into the 2014 – 2015 term,
with Governor Ryan Mathias and other dependable
district leaders, we wish Zac the best of luck
wherever his dreams may carry him. Thank you for
everything that you've done!
HUNTER ADCOCK
District Bulletin Editor
Hey, Key Clubbers! You can call
me Hunter. I am your 2014-2015 Bulletin
Editor and Public Relations Chair for the
Rocky Mountain District. It is an honor to
hold these positions as a recently joined
member of KC and a skilled artist, author,
and public speaker. Over the course of my
term I plan to create visually appealing yet
informative designs for t-shirts, buttons, pamphlets, and publications for
events like DCON, ICON, and Key Leader. I want to open Key Club to
creatively inclined kids looking to utilize their skills to serve others. I also
want to increase public awareness and participation in service projects,
elections, and events. If you have any questions regarding graphic design,
public information, or if you just want to chat, contact me by email or text
(see p. 12 for contact info).
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So maybe it wasn't held at Sleeping Beauty's
castle, but the 62nd Annual Rocky Mountain District
Convention at the upscale Sheraton West hotel in
Denver was just as exciting as ever. The theme of
DCON 2014, affectionately labeled "Once Upon A
DCON," was fairytale fantasy, and glitzy decorations
helped make the weekend even more magical. After
three days packed with workshops and dancing, even
marriages – yes, marriages – Key Clubbers from
Colorado, Wyoming, New Mexico, and Nebraska
rediscovered their passion for service and went home
eager to inundate their communities with care.
District Convention was an opportunity for
clubs to convene and view one another's progress as
we try tirelessly to make the world a better place for
children. Every school in attendance brought with
them evidence of a planet changing for the better; tri-
fold boards lined the walls of the hotel, displaying
colorful images of our efforts to make a difference
through the ELIMINATE project (see p. 9 for more
info.) Not one mouth was left unsmiling as dollar after
dollar – over 800 in total – was donated to
the cause during the ELIMINATE dance.
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Patrick Maurer is a dynamic public
speaker and former English teacher with
skills in improvisational comedy. We asked
him to be Once Upon A DCON's keynote
speaker, but what we received was far more
than that. His inspirational speech,
complete with just the right dash of humor,
taught members of the Rocky Mountain
District that no task, regardless of how
daunting, is impossible. We learned that the
easiest way to make a difference in the
world is to lead by example; the change we
preach about as Key Clubbers must begin
with ourselves.
SO WHAT WILL DCON 2015 BRING?
The 2015 district convention is
expected to be absolutely superb! Stay
tuned for exclusive hints about the
experience in future RocKeys!
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ICON 2015 will be held in Indianapolis, IN, in conjunction with Circle
K and Kiwanis International in honor of Kiwanis's 100th anniversary.
We hope to see you there!
This year, passionate Key Clubbers from all over the world convened for four days
in the happiest place on Earth—not at Disneyland (okay, yes, Disneyland was part
of it), but International Convention in Anaheim, California, where the city, sun, and
beachside fun keep the spirit of service alive.
The Rocky Mountain District and the rest of
Key Club International extend a huge
CONGRATULATIONS to our 2014 – 2015
president, Maria Palazzolo (right), and her
vice-president, Kevin Zhang (left)!
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VIVIANA VERDE
DIVISION 9 LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ICON opened my eyes as a leader. I learned
just how many people have the same ideals and goals as I do.
Generally I describe Key Club as a "volunteering club," but now, after
meeting so many districts and so many Key Clubbers who were so
pumped to be there, I've realized that Key Club is a way of life that
joins teenagers of the world and makes us into better human beings.
I also learned to appreciate all of the hardships I don't have
to struggle through like other Key Clubbers, especially those who
traveled internationally to make it to the convention. It made me love
the world more and gave me hope for the future. On a broader
spectrum, I learned that anyone can be a leader, which I hope I can
show my clubs. Not only this, but I learned many things of
ELIMINATE I wasn't aware of, and now have access to resources that
will assist my clubs with their fundraising.
JENALEE BEAZLEY
from the Southwest District is the 2014 - 2015 International
Trustee for the Rocky Mountain, Ohio, and California-Nevada-
Hawaii districts. Congratulations, Jenalee! We look forward to
working closely with you to make this year fantastic.
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Article IX. Districts – Presented by Key Club International Board of Trustees Section 4. In order to form a new district, the proposed area must include no less than 25 active Key Clubs and no less than 375 at least 15 active Key Clubs and at least 450 active Key Club members. In the event a district
fails to maintain this club and membership level for three years, the Key Club International board may decertify
the district by two-thirds majority vote. In such case, the International director shall provide written notice to
the governor and secretary of the sponsoring Kiwanis district and the governor and administrator of the Key
Club district at least 120 days prior to any meeting at which the district's decertification shall be considered.
Article VIII. Club Members – Presented by Key Club International Section 6. Any person, not in high school or an educational equivalent, who has performed some distinguished
public service may be elected an honorary member of a club for a period of one year. Honorary members shall
pay no dues and shall not be entitled to any privilege of a Key Club member. Honorary members shall pay no
dues but shall be entitled to all the privileges of a full club member except those of voting and holding office.
Article XXII. Revenue – Presented by Key Club International Section 1. Each Key Club shall pay Key Club International, or its designated fiscal agent, annual dues of six
dollars and fifty cents (US $6.50), being membership dues and subscription to the Key Club International publication, for every member, but not including honorary members. Fifty cents of the dues of each member
shall be deposited into the Youth Opportunities Fund to create an endowment to fund grants to clubs and
scholarships. Dues shall be payable during a period of at least 60 days according to a schedule set forth in Key
Club International Board Policies and defined for each nation taking into account academic calendar and
financial practices of the nation. There shall be no other fees or assessments of clubs.
Article XXII. Revenue – Presented by Key Club International Section 1. Each Key Club shall pay Key Club International, or its designated fiscal agent, annual dues of six
dollars and fifty cents (US $6.50) seven dollars (US $7.00), being membership dues and subscription to the Key
Club International publication, for every member, but not including honorary members. Fifty cents of the dues
of each annual member shall be deposited into the Youth Opportunities Fund to create an endowment to fund
grants to clubs and scholarships. Due shall be payable during a period of at least 60 days according to a schedule set forth in Key Club International Board Policies and defined for each nation taking into account
academic calendar and financial practices of the nation. There shall be no other fees or assessments of clubs.
Article VIII. Club Members – Presented by Key Club International Section 1. Membership in Key Club International is open to anyone for the extent of their secondary/high
school education. The membership of individual Key Clubs shall consist of students from the four upper classes
(or the five upper classes in the Canadian provinces, where high school is of a five year duration) of the high
school in which they are enrolled (or in ungraded schools whose members shall be of age comparable to the
four upper classes of high school), Key Club members must be interested in service and qualified scholastically
by school district requirements for extracurricular activities and of good character. No potential member will be
denied the chance of membership in Key Club due to previous service experience or lack thereof. Members may only hold elected office at any level of Key Club International for a maximum of four years.
Article VIII. Club Members – Presented by the St. Andrew High School For Girls,
Jamaica District Section 1. The membership of individual Key Clubs shall consist of students from the four upper classes (or the
five upper classes in the Canadian provinces, where high school is of a five year duration) of the high school in which they are enrolled. (or in ungraded schools whose members shall be of age comparable to the four upper
classes of high school) Membership should cover one's tenure in high school as stipulated by their education system. These members should be interested in service and qualified scholastically by school district
requirements for extracurricular activities and of good character. No potential member will be denied the
chance of membership in Key Club due to previous service experience or lack thereof.
. AMENDMENTS to the INTERNATIONAL BYLAWS . Decided by the House of Delegates at ICON 2014
PASSED
PASSED
PASSED
PASSED
PASSED
FAILED
. SUMMER SERVICE . WHY WE NEED IT AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
by Patrick McGarry, RMD Treasurer
The sun is bright, the sky is
blue, and the temperatures are soaring.
That must mean it's summer in the Rocky
Mountain District! During the summer, we
all love to do what we want, whether it's
travel, play sports, or binge-watch Netflix.
But we always seem to fade away as Key
Clubbers over the summer. Most of us
forget that Key Club is a year-long activity,
so why should the service stop once the
school bell rings? Many clubs around the
world are active during the summer, and
yours should be, too!
If your club cannot be active in the
summer, take the initiative yourself and go volunteer
at the local soup kitchen! While Key Clubbers value
inclusiveness, don't think that you need your club to be a
servant leader. Just make sure to have as much fun as you
can, and don't forget about the organization you hold so
close to your heart. The opportunities to serve are endless.
Make your fingerprint count.
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Keep the Key Club spirit alive by
rebuilding a hiking trail, holding a car wash, or
helping a local school set up for the new year.
Don't forget about
your local Kiwanis
Club. They always have a
service project on their mind!
Don't be afraid to reach out
to them, especially during the
summer months.
In 2011, UNICEF and Kiwanis International partnered together to
accomplish the impossible: eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus (MNT) from
the face of the Earth. Key Clubbers - some of the most influential members of our
communities - play a crucial role in making this dream a reality through our inclusive
and far-reaching service projects and high energy – but we're running out of time.
The deadline for the project,
2015,
is approaching faster than we realize.
On October 31st, 2013, 31 countries were still being plagued by this
terrible disease. After this year's ICON, only 25 countries remained. UNICEF,
Kiwanis, and Key Club aim to raise 110 million dollars which will be spent on
immunizations for every mother in countries affected by MNT. The bond between a
mother and her child is sacred; therefore, your District Board highly encourages you
to plan fundraising projects for ELIMINATE so we can meet the goal on time.
The Rocky Mountain District wants to raise at least $25, 209
by DCON 2015.
If every member raised as little as $9, we would easily exceed that personal goal.
If you or your club have any questions about what you can do to contribute to the
project, feel free to contact Karalee Kothe, your 2014-2015 ELIMINATE Chair. She can be reached at:
(970) 673 - 5206
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DAVID HARRIS
District Administrator
(720) 341-5064
BARBARA FULLER Asst. District Administrator
[email protected] (720) 341-5074
GAY HUGHES Asst. District Administrator
RYAN MATHIAS
District Governor
(719) 239-0476
TARA SUPPES
District Secretary
(970) 361-7357
PATRICK McGARRY
District Treasurer
(970) 618-2042
HUNTER ADCOCK
District Bulletin Editor
(719) 352-6044
KATIE BIESIADA
Convention Chair
DAKOTA PARKER
Technology Chair
TREVOR TUTHILL
Club Building Chair
KARALEE KOTHE
ELIMINATE Chair
ANNETTE DINNEBECK
Division 2 LTG
CHRISTIANNE PADILLA
Division 3 LTG
AMY GARGALA
Division 4 LTG
GENESIS VILLA
Division 5 LTG
BRAYAN RODRIGUEZ Division 6 LTG
KENDAL CLARK
Division 7 LTG
ZACKERY LARSEN
Division 8 LTG
VIVIANA VERDE
Division 9 LTG
AVERY HATFIELD
Division 10 LTG
JULIANA ZHAO
Division 11 LTG
BREANA WILLIAMS
Division 12a LTG
GABE FLORES
Division 12b LTG
ALIZA MITCHELL
Division 13 & 17 LTG
JOSIE MIDDLETON
Rallies & Conferences Chair
Division 14 LTG
MADISON TROUDT
Division 15 LTG
MAYA THOMPSON
Division 16 LTG
@RMDKeyClub
rmdkeyclub.org
/rmdkeyclub
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. CONTACT THE DISTRICT .