D31 | FEB. UPDATE | 02.07.18

[Nancy Pham]

​​Hello, Peacocks!

**PLEASE BE SURE TO READ THIS ENTIRE EMAIL, AND RESPOND INDICATING THAT YOU'VE UNDERSTOOD IT**

I hope you all have been doing well. Once again, I understand that this email will be quite long, but officers please remember that it is your responsibility to read this information so that you may share it with the members you serve. 

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This email will discuss the following:

• Division Updates
• February Division Council Meeting
• Agenda will be attached
• Helix Annual Walkathon
• UCSD Key2College
• District Convention 2018
• Club Elections/Officer Information

• District Updates
• District Visual Media Editor
• DCON Creative Media Team Application
• What's Poppin', S2E4
• Kiwanis Family & Foundation Chair
• Kiwanis Family & Friends Month
• CNH Foundation Scholarships SENIORS!!
• CNH Foundation Scholarship Webinar
• Kiwanis Children's Fund Scholarships
• Service Projects Chair
• February Spotlight on Service Program 
• Member Recognition Chair
• District Judging Committee

• Sergeant At Arms
• SAA Captains Application

**PLEASE CHECK BELOW FOR ATTACHMENTS**

Division Updates

February Division Council Meeting 

The February DCM will be held after the Helix Annual Walkathon!

WHEN: This Saturday, February 10th, 2017

WHERE: Helix High School Football Field

TIME: 9 AM-12 PM

Helix Annual Walkathon

As many of you may know, this year, the Helix Annual Walkathon will be held to celebrate the funds raised for the San Diego Humane Society! So please ask your family and friends if they would like to donate to help. Any amount helps!

If you did not receive an envelope from the Helix board, please put your money in an evelope and keep track of who donated and how much they donated. On the day of the event please bring that envelope. 

RSVP HERE: tiny.cc/hkcvalentailswalk

*Food WILL be provided!*

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please feel free to contact me or Helix president, Kristina Lau at helixkc....@gmail.com 

UCSD Key2College

One of our local Circle K Clubs is hosting a Key2College for ALL of Region 1.5! At Key2College, there will be workshops and presentations about everything that you need to know about college! From classes to balancing out a social life, UCSD has got you covered! Along with that, campus tours will be conducted upon request. The best part, this is all FREE! 

WHEN: Sunday, February 11, 2018

WHERE: UC San Diego

TIME: 9AM  - 3PM

**Food WILL be provided!**

Time is running out to register so if you are interested in going PLEASE sign up as soon as possible! 

Registration Form:  https://goo.gl/forms/DQA62OfgWE5irJYZ2

In addition to your registration, you WILL need to fill out and bring a waiver and medial form, those can BOTH be found on the registration form!

District Convention

What is District Convention?

• DCON is a celebration of service and an opportunity for you to meet more Key Clubbers to get more involved! Thousands from the CNH district will come together for a three day event consisting of spirit sessions and workshops about leadership and more. At DCON, the 2018-2019 district executives will also be elected. This year's theme is Service Safari! 
• The event will take place Friday- Sunday, April 13-15, 2018 at the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, NV. 

How do I attend?

• First, make sure you are dues paid, have turned in all necessary forms, and notified your club.
• Second, make sure your club has chaperones attending. The ratio of 1 Chaperone: 10 Key Clubbers, must be fulfilled (can be shared between clubs).
• Chaperones are not gender specific! 
• Third, coordinate with your chaperone about transportation to the event.
• Finally, you need to register for the event online, and reserve a hotel space.
• On-time Registration (received by February 28, 2018): $174 
• Talk to your club and Kiwanis for sponsorship and start fundraising NOW!
• Late Registration (received by March 14, 2018): $214
• Hotel Cost: $174/Night (Can be split between 4 people and are gender specific)

1) Prior to registering, be sure to fill out THIS Excel sheet to list your attendees.

2) Then, you can register attendees HERE. 

3) After that, you can register hotel rooms HERE.

**Mass registration can be completed HERE.

More details and the registration link can be found on the CyberKey under Events > District Convention.

What can I do at DCON?

• If you have decided to attend DCON, please be aware that there will be opportunities to take your experience to the next level, such as the district judging, SAA team, voting delegates, and district talent show!
  
• The application for the talent show can be found on the CyberKey under Recognition > Contests > Talent.

Club Elections/Officer Information 

Officers, please elect your new club officers for the 2018-19 term before April 15.After April 15th, the 2018-19 term starts. It is beneficial to have them elected as soon as possible so there can be a large gap of training from the current club officers. Transition period is KEY to a strong foundation for the clubs that you serve!

If you have elected your club officers please insert their contact information into 

​this form 

and have them send a completed service agreement form to me no later than April 1st, 2018. 

• Service agreements can be found on the CNH cyberkey under resources>forms. The purpose of service agreements are to hold officers accountable, to higher standards of commitment and service, and ensure that officers are committing themselves to their duties.

​​You can access the Division 31 2018-2019 Directory HERE or at 

tiny.cc/peacocks1819

District Updates

District Visual Media 

• DCON Creative Media Team Application
• Members will assist in the following ahead of/during DCON:
• Marketing
• Assisting District Board in publicizing DCON.
• News & Videography
• Interviewing & filming DCON attendees. 
• Photography
• Taking pictures during DCON.

• The application can be found HERE.

• Additionally, a supplement is required:
• (Required) 5 Key Club Photos, any photo of people at a Key Club or service event.
• (Optional) 5 Miscellaneous Photos, any photo from your portfolio or photos that exhibit your skill.
• Required photos would be numbered 1-5, and optional photos would be numbered 6-10.
• Compile in
• Google Folder in your own Drive
• Submit to
• cnhkc...@gmail.com
  
• CC: joshua...@gmail.com
• File Names
• CMT_Sup_[Initials]_[Photo #]
• CMT_Sup_KT_2
• General Requirements
• Must be .jpg

• The entire application is due by February 16th at 6PM.

• Contact District Visual Media Editor Kelly (cnhkc...@gmail.com) if you have questions.
• A promotional advertisement is attached to this email.

• What's Poppin', Season 2 Episode 4
• DVME Kelly has released the most recent episode of the beloved District Update series, What's Poppin'!
• The video can be seen HERE.
• Additionally, I have attached an ad for the episode to this email. Please share it with the members you serve.

If you have any questions about the above topics, please email DVME Kelly at cnhkc...@gmail.com.

Kiwanis Family & Foundation

• Kiwanis Family & Friends Month
• The month of February is dedicated to showing off the bonds you've made as a part of the Kiwanis Family!
• Attached is a checklist, social media ad, and publication to participate in/publicize the initiative.
• I strongly encourage your participation in this initiative!

• CNH Foundation Scholarships (SENIORS!!)
• For all graduating, active Key Club members, this is an awesome opportunity!
• The CNH Foundation will be awarding multiple scholarships to C/O '18 Key Clubbers.
• Scholarships range from $1,000 - $19,000!
• Only 1/3 of scholarships are awarded to the District Board, so members should definitely apply!
• The application can be found HERE.
• Attached to this email is an informational publication. Please share it with the members you serve!
• The application is due by Tuesday, February 20th - no exceptions.

• CNH Foundation Scholarship Webinar
• For those who would like assistance in completing the scholarship form, there will be an informational webinar.
• The webinar will take place on Friday, February 9th at 8PM via Youtube Live on the CNH Key Club YT Channel.
• Attached to this email is a social media ad for the webinar. Please promote it!

• Kiwanis Children's Fund Scholarships
• The Kiwanis Children's Fund will be awarding three scholarships to graduating Key Clubbers.
• Attached to this email is a publication discussing the three scholarships. Please share it!
• The applications are due by Thursday, March 15th - no exceptions.

If you have any questions about the above topics, please email KFF Chair Jesus at cnhk...@gmail.com.

Service Projects 

• February Spotlight on Service Program
• The Spotlight on Service Program (SOSP) is a district-wide initiative to feature service in the CNH Newsletter.
• Clubs can participate by hosting/participating in an event related to the monthly focus, taking pictures, and submitting to the app.
• February's Monthly Focus is the Kiwanis Foundation.
• If you or members participate in an event related to the above focus, please submit to SOSP!
• In the past we've had Purple Ninjas featured in the District Newsletter, read by thousands of people!
• The application can be found HERE & is due no later than March 5th by 6:00PM.
• Wondering how you can participate? Refer to the February SOSP Guide attached to this email.

If you have any questions about the above topics, please email SP Chair Alex at cnhk...@gmail.com.

Member Recognition 

• District Judging Committee
  
• What is this? 
  District Judging is an opportunity for members to help the Member Recognition Committee recognize deserving members for Convention in a timely manner. It is a privilege to judge. Judges will be selected by application and must be a current Key Club member in good standing, have general knowledge of Key Club’s levels, focus, and mission, and also the ability work with a team and make deadlines.

• What will I be judging?
  As a judge, you will be reviewing various contest submissions (many of which require an e-portfolio) and applications submitted by members from within the CNH District. Contests you may be judging for will include those for advisors, officers, clubs, individual members, and service projects. You can view the various contests which you could possibly be judging for here.

• How do I apply?
  
  There are two types of judging: District Judging (Online) and On-Site Judging.

• Both applications are due Thursday, February 1, 2018 before 6PM.
• You may find the application: Attached to this email, At this Link, or on the CyberKey > CNH Judging.

If you have any questions about the above topics, please email MR Chair Charlotte at cnhk...@gmail.com.

​Sergeant At Arms

• SAA Captains
• What is this? 
  Sergeant at Arms, or SAA, Captains are selected individuals that play an important role at District Convention. All CNH District Key Clubbers are eligible to be a SAA Captain. Applicants must ensure that they are attending District Convention.

• What will I be doing?
  Prior to DCON, SAA Captains will participate in team teleconference calls in which they will be assigned tasks and briefed on procedure for convention.

  During convention, SAA Captains will have a variety of assignments that will mostly revolve around the Code of Conduct, which will include enforcing dress code, leading SAAs with their shifts, and ensuring safety throughout convention.

• How do I apply?
  
  

• Applications are due Saturday, February 10, 2018 before 6PM.
• You may find the application: At this Link, or on the CyberKey > Events > DCON.

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Nancy Pham 

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Division 31 | 2017-2018 Lt. Governor

Region 1 | Cali-Nev-Ha District

Key Club International

Email: d31.cn...@gmail.com

Cell: (619)383-4477

Vivi Nguyen 

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Division 31 | 2018-2019 Lt. Governor-Elect

Region 1 | Cali-Nev-Ha District

Key Club International

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Cell: N/A