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Tex-O Key Leadership Quiz: How do you command your troops?

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Major Emphasis Changes

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Meet the Board

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Readers review articles of past Tex-O key issues and let their voices be heard.

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International Update International Trustee Rebecca Riley intoduces herself to the mighty T-O and talks about the latest in the world-wide relm of Key Club.

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Governor’s Column Madam Governor Megan Iselin sheds light on this year’s Governor’s project, Operation Overwatch and explains how to earn YOUR patch.

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Letter From the Editor District Editor Kaitlyn Levett’s vision of the Tex-O Key and what you can do to get published.

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Meet the Board T-O’s District Board gives a look into their personal lives and lets you get to know them a little more. Autobiographies written by each LTG and Staff member help you get aquainted with the guys and gals in charge.

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Paschal High Key Club tells about their summer project at the St. Paul Lutheran Church

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What kind of leader are you? Authoritative? Delegative? Find out how you lead and how you can use your style to your advantage.

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Cypress Woods remembers what it was like to be a kid at the McFee Elementary Orientation

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T-O Passion Spotlight

Convention Liasion Colten Meisner gets down to business about the ELIMINATE project.

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President and Vice President of Summit High Key Club illustrate an unforgettable summer project.

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Submissions should include the writer’s name, email and home club and should be sent by e-mail to kaitlyn.levett@gmail.com or by mail to 413 Windcrest Drive, Early, TX 76802. Messages may be sent to the Tex-O Key’s Facebook page (Tex-O Key). Submissions may be edited for length and clarity. All submissions become the property of the the Tex-O Key and will not be reutrned. August 2011

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Central Texas Key Clubs from Divisons 12 & 22 connect the K’s at a summer hamburger grilling.

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Kaitlyn Levett Editor In Chief Megan Iselin Governor’s Column Rebecca Riley International Update Paschal High School Rebecca Bingham Dang Dinh Chris Brierly Colten Meisner Madiina Ssali Christina Koo Marcela Leal Contributed Articles Pictures: D-CON 2010 Contributing Authors http://www.threadsmagazine.com 123rf.com www.dreamstime.com news.discovery.com

A special thanks to all of T-O’s unmatched LTGs for and being so encouraging and patient with a very scatterbrained girl. I appreciate you all more than you will ever know!

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International Update NEWS FROM T-O’S INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE

rebecca riley My name is Rebecca Riley, and I was recently elected at International Convention in Phoenix, Arizona to serve you in the position of International periodic updates that I will send out to my three assigned Sister Districts: Georgia, Kansas, and Texas-Oklahoma. (Sister Districts are grouped together in a caucus room at International Convention and work with some updates and general information about Key Club International. Attached are a few resources you might introduction that I made.

REBECCA RILEY IS READY TO BE YOUR INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE As an International Trustee, some of the things I'd like to accomplish are 1) review and possibly revise the criteria for the Robert F. Lucas Outstanding Lt. Governor Award to make it more conducive to the tasks and challenges today's Lt. Governor's are expected to achieve and overcome, respectively; 2) obtain a corporate sponsorship for next year's International Convention to reduce the registration cost for attendees and prospectively boost attendance; 3) create a new award to recognize especially outstanding District Projects. Those of you who attended International Convention may remember this platform from my campaign. Please let me know if you have any ideas regarding my goals or if you can see any way to improve them.

" feel involved at the International level. I do not want that to be the case this year. So, on that note, are there any ideas that you have for Key Club International or any goals for our organization that I can help you try to realize this year? Please let me know so that Key Club can see more of its members involved on the International level.

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If you ever need to get in touch with me, my email is rriley@alabamakeyclub.org. August 2011

Governor’s Column NEWS FROM T-O’S DISTRICT GOVERNOR

2011-2012 governor’s project: operation overwatch WHAT’S THE PROJECT? Whenever I first planned to run for Governor, I noticed that one of the requirements was that I attend International Convention in Phoenix, Arizona. The remarkable thing is that my paternal Grandpa lives just a few minutes away from Phoenix, in Tempe. I asked my Dad about how my Grandpa was doing (I hadn’t seen him in 5 years) and found out many things about my Grandpa that I have never known. For example- he served in the US army for several years. Not only that, but he was a former Kiwanian. Former Kiwanian? I didn’t ask him whenever I did visit him after ICON because he’d recently suffered from a stroke and has speech complications on top of memory loss. Imagine all of the valuable information that I lost. Take advantage of the time you have with loved ones now, especially those who put themselves in dangerous situations to protect your freedom.

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WORK WITH A RELATED In modern warfare, overwatch is the state of one small unit supporting another unit, while they are executing fire ORGANIZATION? and movement tactics. The term overwatch originates in Definitely! A list of organizations are listed on the U.S. military doctrine. Governor’s Project information sheet such as American Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overwatch T-O is supporting its troops, veterans and their families! Widow Project, Hero Miles, Operation Homefront, to name a few. Get involved! There are tons of great service project ideas and a patch for your Key Club banner for completing the HOW CAN T-O HELP TO project and turning in the right forms by early March.

SUPPORT THIS CAUSE? In order to qualify for the Governor’s Project patch, clubs must complete a minimum of two service projects. Below are some of Governor Megan’s personal favorites: Helping the troops: Send magazines and newspapers overseas, create care packages Helping their families: Clipping coupons, buy them a webcam so they can video chat with their loved one Recognizing veterans: Do something special on Veteran’s Day, host a dinner for them Remembering those you gave up their lives for our freedom: Put flowers on graves, visit memorials

Pictured above, left to right: Megan’s grandpa, Megan’s aunt, Megan’s brother, Megan, Megan’s sister

I HAVE A QUESTION… And we have an answer. Any questions, comments or concerns should be directed to Division 28 lieutenant governor Alan Beistegui who is the Governor’s Project Chairman. His email address is abeistegui@ hotmail.com. If your local lieutenant governor hasn’t distributed the Governor’s Project information sheet and completion form to your club yet, please send Alan an email. August 2011

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Letter From the Editor THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE TEX-O

can anything else go wrong? fter several... ahem, mishaps, the very $%& * +/559 Wow. I have put many long hours into remodeling this magazine, and I hope that it is now truly worthy of being a representative of our mighty district. As you can all see, the Tex-O has had a total facelift and has been brought into the current world of media. With that being said, I’m also implementing one more change that I believe will really take this magazine to the next level-- themes. Each month, all the articles published will need to be written over a uniform theme so the magazine is cohesive. This issue’s theme, as you can see, was “Summer Service, Had Me a Blast� and all the contributing articles c es looked ooo ed bback c to o what Key Clubs did over the

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summer break. Another requirement (if you really want your article published) is at LEAST TWO PICTURES that you took at your event or that are relevant to your article. (Don’t google and save a picture, coopyright infringement... yikes!) Enjoy reading the magazine, and be sure to check out the quiz section! Want to be spotlighted? Send me a picture of yourself and an article over somsthing that you’re passionate about, like Colten did this month. Feel free to email me if you have any questions at all!

THEMES September: Community Unity (projects that are local or involve lots of community members) October: Trick or Treat (double issue! the trick iis what the world would be like without service... sscary... and the treat is K-family relations) November: Thank Goodness for Key Club (projects N " < =>J 59

December: A Time to Give (donation based projects) D JJanuary: + 9 + V Y % bbox projects) February: All We Need is Love (very personal projects with lots of interaction.. soup kitchens, reading to kids, etc.) March: The Gold at the End of the Rainbow (wrapping up the T-O year and talking about favorite projects) April: DCON special

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Meet the Board YOUR 2011-2012 LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS AND STAFF

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Hello Texas-Oklahoma! My name is Morgan Hah, and I could not be more excited to be your 2011-2012 District Treasurer. I’m currently a senior at Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School in Beaumont, Texas. I’ve been involved in Key Club since freshman year, and had the opportunity to serve on the 2010-2011 District Board as the Division 10 Lieutenant Governor. Outside of Key Club, I’m involved in Student Council, Faith Club, Student Recruiters, S.A.D.D, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, and Academic Challenge. Outside of school, I dance about twenty hours a week as a member of the iRule...Dance Senior Company. When I’m not Key Clubbin’ or dancing, I enjoy watching as many episodes of Glee and Grey’s Anatomy as possible! Wherever I go, I usually have my ukulele in tow. This year, I can’t wait to work with all of you on helping your 9 < of resources accessible to you in the coming months, through 9 Facebook pages, and more!

Hey T-O District! My name is Ryan Nava and I’m a senior at Cy Falls High School in Houston, TX. I’ve been in Key Club since my freshman year and served as a member, assistant secretary, and secretary. Outside of my time devoted to Key Club, I enjoy being involved in the theatre department at my school, painting, and watching Glee. As the District Secretary, I’ll be grading the monthly reports from all of the clubs in our district and keeping track of all of the points that your club earns. In addition, I will be working my best to visit as many clubs as possible. I love meeting new people and I’m hoping to meet as many of you as possible. Don’t be afraid to shoot me an email or add me on Facebook if you ever have a question or just want to say “Hey.� I’m very excited to a great year with all of you. I can’t wait for DCON 2012!

Texas-Oklahoma District, I am Colten Meisner, the 2011-2012 Texas-Oklahoma Key Club District Convention Liaison. I am from Granbury, Texas where the Granbury HS Key Club is my home club.I am a junior at Granbury High School, and I spent my freshman and sophomore years at Early HS as a member and Club Secretary respectively. I was also the President of my freshman and sophomore classes, actively involved in debate, and I actively participate in competitive speech events. My goals for the year as Convention Liaison are to use District Convention (a venue with 1100+ people in attendance in past years) to its full potential. I want to modernize DCON, looking at service from a 21st century perspective. I look forward to this year with great hope of putting on, in conjunction with the District Board and Clubs, the greatest, power-packed District Convention that Texas and Oklahoma has ever seen. With that, I cannot wait to work with each of you in the coming year!

Greetings from your 2011-2012 District Governor Megan Iselin in Cypress, Texas! In the fall, I will be a senior at Cypress Ranch High School. Besides Key Club, I’m also an active participant in Fellowship of Christian Athletes, varsity tennis, National Honor Society and Spanish National Honor Society. I’m also a part-time em " " < < so proud of my dad for stepping up and joining Kiwanis when I became active in Key Club. My top priority, besides my faith, family, friends, and education, has been and still is Key Club. I went from being a newsletter editor and charter member my freshman year to president my sophomore year to lieutenant governor for Division 3N my junior year. I’ve seen all levels of Key Club: I’m a member, I’ve < lege to serve on the International Council along with over thirty other Governors from Key Club International! As Governor, I will do my very best to represent you, the members, at the International level. If you ever have any questions, comments, or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

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Meet the Board YOUR 2011-2012 LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS AND STAFF

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Hey everyone! My name is Layeeka and I’m a senior at Cy-Falls HS in Houston. I play the Violin/Cello in Orchestra, and compete in Science Olympiad. In my spare time, I love to % & and Dr. Who, shoe shop, and hang out with my friends. I love Mediterranean food, the color & and Art History.

V 5 R.L. Turner High School! I am very involved in HOSA, Or ]/9 / J $ tives and Mu Alpha Theta. I am a part of the Biomedical Academy that is offered at my school, and I plan to pursue a career in medicine. I play the violin and the piano, and I also play tennis, but only recreationally. I am 100% Korean, but I’m a true Texan at heart!

I am Katelyn Parent and I’m going to be a sophomore this year at West Brook High School in Beaumont, Texas. I am in the band and on the West Brook drill team known as the Stars. After high school I plan to attend the University of Texas to become biology major, and then go to medical school to become a surgeon.

Hey Key Clubbers! I’m serving Division 1S this year, and I’m an upcoming junior at Paschal High School. I play the violin in the orchestra, participate in math and science clubs, theater group, and, along with violin and theatre, I also play the veena (an Indian string instrument), and have a passion for dance. Also, I have a special fetish for nerdy humor, so feel free to send me nerdy jokes at any time!

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My name is Alex Cox, and I am the new LTG for Division 18. I am a junior at MacArthur High School in Lawton, Oklahoma. I play the position of goalkeeper on my high school soccer team, and I am a member of Student Council and NHS. I always jam out to Fall Out "< _ ` 9 { | album while riding in my 98’ white ~ V " like watching movies until I know every line by heart, and Facebook CREEPING!

Hi, I’m Madalyn! I’m a Vietnamese Catholic and am proud to say that my faith is one of the things that I am most passionate about. I’m going to be a senior at Kingwood Park HS, and I hope to go to the UT Austin in Fall 2012. I’m actively involved in my school in 7 different organizations as well 4 other organizations in my community. I like to play the piano and the guitar, sing, read, do anything that I can for my church and the very ultimate: eat. When a challenge presents itself to me, I tackle it head-on.

My name is Chris Brierly and I am the Lt. Governor for Division 5! I am a Junior at Johnson High School in San Antonio. I play on the JV Football team and run with the track team. I am also a member of the Latin Honor Society, The House of Distinguished Jags (Underclassmen Honor Society), The Chemistry Club and ]>9 J5Â two cats, Smokey and Habibi. In my free time I like to play video games.

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Hi, my name is William Patrick Norwood (but my friends just call me Patrick). I am going to be a senior at DeKalb High School; a tiny 2A school right up in the northeast corner of Texas. I enjoy all sports, but I only play tennis for my school. I have been in the high school’s military marching band for 4 years. When I graduate high school, I would like to go to the University of Texas at Austin and study to become a lawyer.

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Hello, my name is Paul Theiss. I live in Nacogdoches, Texas, and I am the LTG for Division 14. I am 16 years old and I have a great family. I play drums in the Nacogdoches High School Band ‚ " also a very active member in my church youth group at FBC Nacogdoches.

My name is Alan Beistegui, and I’m the 2011-2012 Division 28 Lieutenant Governor. I’m an upcoming senior at Ross S. Sterling High School in Baytown, $ / born in my extended family. My family is all from Argentina and, " ` ƒ V love music, and I play the guitar, trumpet and piano. When I graduate, I hope to go to Texas A&M and study chemical engineering.

I’m Mariah Nacke, Lt. Governor of Division 25N! I am going into my junior year at Booker T. Washington H.S. this fall. I love animals and nature. I am very passionate about the arts and I love expressing myself through being creative. Singing is one of my greatest passions. I love school and I love learning. I love to read and I love my family. We are all one big family, so never hesitate to contact me!

My name is Maci Slater. I am currently a junior at Davis High School. Along with Key Club I am also a member of FCA, and BPA and vice president in FFA. I have been the 2013 class president for the past two years, and I also play golf on my school’s team. I am a huge, HUGE OSU and Thunder Fan! Along with going to games, I love to go to the lake and hangout with my friends.

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Howdy T-O! My name is Thomas Wang and I am the Lieutenant Governor for Division 37N. As a rising senior, I will be attending 5 ‚ " … V " year. At school, I am heavily involved in Model United Nations 9 5 " time, I’ll usually be playing tennis, trying something new, or just having a good time with friends.

Hi! I’m Ian Avila, LTG of Divisions 7&33 and I’m a sophomore at Randall High School. I participate in Theatre, where I act, sing, dance, and paint sets. I also enjoy photography, reading, painting/drawing, playing on the computer, learning, spending time with family and friends, and volunteering.

Hi, my name is Kimberly Bosquez. I’m from Bryan, Texas and I’m lieutenant governor for Division 9W. I’m currently in transition from being in the 9th grade to the 10th grade at Bryan High School. Not only am I involved in Key Club, but I am also a member of my high school band’s Wind Symphony playing both the Alto-Clarinet and the B-Flat Clarinet. My loves other than serving the community through Key Club and Band are Doctor Who, social networking (Facebook, Twitter, and Tumblr), and reading.

Hello T-O, I am Lieutenant Governor Katherine Lauer of Divisions 12 & 22 as well as an upcoming senior at San Angelo Central High School. I put all of my passion into music by singing in my school’s Varsity Choir and playing cello in Varsity Orchestra. I truly enjoy reading to the children at a local elementary school every Monday. Seeing the smiles on the student’s faces as they conquer reading reminds me why I love Key Club so much

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Meet the Board YOUR 2011-2012 LIEUTENANT GOVERNORS AND STAFF

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Hey everyone! My name is Maddie Bull and I’m the Lt. Governor for Division 25W, which is in Northeastern Oklahoma. I’m 17and I’m going to be a senior at Jenks High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Besides Key Club, I like playing soccer, kickboxing, and maybe I’m a workaholic, but I love my job in To Go at Outback Steakhouse. < " " studying Chinese and I intend to ƒ J the future.

†" / $ 9 I am the Lieutenant Governor for Division 39N. I enjoy the mystical world of Harry Potter, llamas, elephants, feasting upon food, Rangers baseball, traveling, and lame jokes. I am very dedicated to Key Club and I love making a difference and meeting new people. I have been referred to as the “head warlock of Key Club� at Colleyville Heritage High School; I proudly embrace this title.

Hi Guys! I will be a senior this year at Lockhart High School. I like to run, hang out with friends, eat, sleep, and do Key Clubby things. I love making people laugh and am not normally afraid to make a fool of myself, whether that be falling or laughing at some other silly thing that I did. My favorite food " " to travel and that is exactly why being an LTG for the T-O District rocks! That’s about it in a nutshell!

I am David Monlux, LTG of Division 30 & currently a junior at Mount St. Mary’s Catholic High School. I love community service & helping others. Last year I was Secretary of Mount St. Mary’s Key Club. Last year I won the President’s Volunteer Service Award Bronze Level for over 100 hours of community service, while being the Spanish Club Secretary, Secretary of the Sophomore Class and participat 9 5 >$ Y95‡ 9 5 J ‡ˆ I also enjoy football and tennis.

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I am Brian O’Hara, Lieutenant Governor of Division 24 South where it’s ser ice 24/7. Here are a few quick facts about me. + 9 ` moved to Texas when I was 5 years old. I love baseball, running, and Key Club. I am on my school’s cross-country and track team. Sleep is not on my agenda.

My name is Johnathan Ler, and I am from Garland High School. I’m a senior there, and I love to swim and dive in pools. This is because I’m on the varsity swim team. However, that’s not all, oh no, it’s more than it seems! I am quick to strum to a tune, playing guitar and ukulele. 9 " ` little bit more about me. A dedicated Key Clubber since sophomore year, I won’t forget my duties and, let’s be clear. As Division 2 Lieutenant Governor, expect a lot more. I will communicate and work well with everyone, for sure!

†" V 9 ] ‰ record I do not have an American name. I’ve taken orchestra for about four-years, in which I play cello. I also used to be a sword martial artist who achieved brown belt in South ]  V/ 9 < a South Korean not North. Currently I’m an art person who enjoys drawing, designing, writing, and reading. However, if I had to choose between a brush and a sword, I’ll without a doubt choose the sword only because it gives me more sense of discipline and relaxation.

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Hi Key Clubbers! My name is Meagan Lloyd and I have been elected as the Lieutenant Governor of Division 3S! I am a member of my school’s robotics team and even act as their Community Outreach Advisor. I love creating websites and solving programming problems in my spare time (geeky, I know!) I also run track and cross country for leisure at my school. I can’t wait to work with you all!

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KAITLYN

JAKE

DAKOTA

FRIAS

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MYERS

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Hello! I’ve always lived in Fort Worth, although different parts of it! I love the color purple and Mexican Seafood, and I’m the oldest of my group of friends, yet I look like the youngest. I love to run, draw, sing, I dabble with the Piano, and my biggest passion, besides God, is photography. I want to just have fun and live through life, but without doing anything ultimately damaging! Basically that’s me.

Hello! My name is Kaitlyn Clark, and I am the Lt. Governor for Division 25E. Besides Key Club, my activities include eating, working at the library, and listening to any and all kind of music. When I grow up, I want to be an English teacher. I have recently obtained a pair of mirrored aviator sunglasses, and I believe they are my favorite accessory of all time. This summer I am taking college classes, working, and playing with puppies at the local animal shelter!

Hey! I’m Jake Ryan Myers Lt. Governor for Division 21. I just turned 18 years old and go to Prague High. Other than Key Club I’m in Art Club, Speech & Debate, FCCLA, BPA, and I go to a votech for Interactive Media & Web Design. I am currently going into my senior year so I plan to graduate this year. (Hopefully I will.) I can get along with anyone I come in contact with so if you ever see me don’t be afraid to strike a conversation. Thanks!

Hello T-O District! My name is Dakota Del Bosque, I’m 17 years old and I attend A.C. Jones High School in Beeville, Texas as a senior. I play basketball, baseball, and golf. I love all sports and love to play the guitar in my free time.

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My name is Brooke Ferguson and I am the Lieutenant Governor for Division 9E. I am now going into my junior year at Klein Collins High School in Spring, TX. I am involved with FFA and am apart of their leadership and career development teams. I ride equestrian which takes up the majority of my time as well. I love to travel and so far I have been to over 6 different places this summer! My dream is to attend either The University of Notre Dame of Texas A&M University and major in Pre-Med.

My name is Rachel Michelle Rieger for Division 26 and I’m 17 years old. I was born in Louisiana but live in Bullard, Texas. I will be a senior and participate in band (clari ƒ I love anything to do with the outdoors like hunting or < enough of college football and the NFL!

I’m Sarrysa and I’m Lieutenant Governor of Division 8. I just turned 17 on September 3rd, and I’m a senior at the brand new Durant High School. I love to sing, dance and draw. I plan to major in physical therapy when I get older and get out of college. I hope to have a great year with everyone!

I’m Max La, the new Texas-Oklahoma District Lieutenant Governor for Division 39 South! I’m a † * … School and served as Key Club † view High School in 2009-2010 and President of our newly char = ` 9 ent, Frontier Key Club in 20102011! Along with Key Club I’m also a member of Student Council, HOSA, and swim team.

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Your results Authoritarian Leadership

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Authoritarian leaders provide clear expectations to group members on what should be done, when it should be completed, and how it should be accomplished. These leaders make decisions without input from group members. Authoritarian leadership is best used in situations when there is little time for group decision-making or when the leader is the one best equipped to solve the problem or give directions. Overuse of an authoritarian style can be construed as bossy and controlling. Worst-case examples of this style can be seen when leaders utilize bullying techniques such as yelling, abusing power, or demeaning group members.

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Participative leaders accept input from one or more group members when making " made. Group members tend to be encouraged and motivated by this style of leadership. This style of leadership often leads to more effective and accurate decisions, since no leader can be an expert in all areas. Input from group members with specialized knowledge and expertise creates a more complete basis for decision-making.

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very Wednesday, for the past few years now, Paschal High School’s Key Club has been diligently going to St. Paul Lutheran Church to make Braille Bibles, and continued to do so throughout the entire summer. This has been one of their most popular service projects, and often the small Braille center is packed with key clubbers, eager to serve.

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E M I T D O O G A P U SEWING On July 6, 2011 members of the Central High Key Club, including Bethany Nieto, Webmaster, Thomas Franco, President, Katherine Lauer, Lt. Governor, Division 12, and I (Rebecca Bingham, Sec/Editor), went to Fort Concho to help with the Fun at the Fort activity “Make it Wool.� About 20 children joined in on the morning’s activities. The kids, along with our own Key Clubbers, left with new knowledge and ideas.

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First, the children gathered together on a quilt and learned about how wool is made and its uses. Then they learned about sewing, and different styles of sewing that they could use. They eagerly waited to return to their tables and give it a try. Finally, they got their chance. They began making their own pin cushion and sewing decorations on it. The Key Clubbers helped them get started and work their way through it. Each child had their own style and ideas. They sewed decorations on the side of the cylinder shaped pin cushion. Then they learned different ways to sew on the buttons. Many of the children admitted they had no idea that sewing could be so much fun. Some even asked about doing the craft at home. In such a technological society, it was very refreshing to see children so interested in something other than video games and the computer. Finally, it was time to go and parents waited " Rebecca their pin cushion. They left with smiles and Bingham a new knowledge of sewing that they could pursue at home. It’s great to see these crafts being taught to the younger generations. Withh awesome activities such as this, they are sure to stay with us.

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Cypress Woods Key Club reminisces on their own grade school days when they help little ones get comfortable in their new school n August 13th 2011, students from Cy-Woods Key Club volunteered at the McFee Elementary orientation and got the chance to feel what it is like for most teachers and volunteers who have been doing this for years. Orientation is the time where students new or old come back to receive their papers / ] " J " one hundred folders full of important information for the students. Afterwards, members sat down with the other volunteers to help distribute the folders around, and during this time students from McFee Elementary from grades kindergarten began to show up, some excited to meet all their friends and old teachers while others stood quiet in the wake of so many unfamiliar faces. Key Clubbers were reminded of the time that they were in elementary shoes and brought smiles to McFee Elementary’s new library and lots of little faces as they completed

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just Jeans rooms, I was told that jeans (especially men’s) were one of their greatest needs. That got me thinking! My mom had just bought me new jeans, so I knew I had at least two pairs of old jeans at home. They were still in great condition; I had just out grown them. So, I thought, I will start collecting jeans. If I have jeans lying around, I bet others do too. So I named my new project JUST JEANS. The jeans could be new or used, any size, for men, women or children, I JUST need JEANS. I asked everyone at school, church, extracurricular clubs, and even neighbors to sort through their closets and give me jeans. I will soon donate all the jeans to CAM and Haven for Hope. This is a very easy project that will really help e big need of others. Maybe you would like to help? Tell your friends and neighbors that you just need jeans.

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ELIMINATE t’s a cause we don’t hear about, but something we should. It’s a cause we don’t think about, but something we should. It’s a cause we don’t tell people about, but something we should. The cause? Eliminating maternal and neonatal tetanus. It was estimated by the World Health Organization in 1988, that 787,000 newborns died of neonatal tetanus. In 2008, 59,000 newborns died, a 92% reduction, of the same cause. These statistics go beyond paper when you take into account that these deaths are curable. As of December 2010, 39 countries were still left in demise and mortality. For this reason, Kiwanis International partnered with UNICEF in The Eliminate Project. It is a large task, but more importantly, it is a possible task, to eliminate, in its entirety, maternal and neonatal tetanus. These deaths won’t happen. It’s as simple as that. If that wasn’t enough for you to be called to serve

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through this incredible project, have you ever wondered what it would be like if you couldn’t hug or feel the warmth and love of your family? With tetanus, this reality is shattered. Contracted at birth, tetanus is a disease that is harming to innocent children before they enter the world. Within days of birth, these children are dead. In those days of life, they remain untouched by ALL human contact, or they endure serious burning and pain. Join Eliminate today. Stop this problem that has a cure. Unite with UNICEF and Kiwanis International, to completely and totally end tetanus; let innocent children be born into their parents’ arms, not a ventilated pod, deprived of human touch until their death. Save lives. Together, we can ELIMINATE maternal and neonatal tetanus.

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D N A T S E D A N O M E L ’S ALEX rom June 10th-12th, Summit Key Club held their Alex’s Lemonade Stand in the Arlington Highlands at Borders. Alex’s lemonade stand is a pediatric cancer charity founded by / $ _/ $| V / $ ‚ birthday. At the age of four Alex had set up a lemonade stand in hoping to raise money in … " _/ $< 5 V | $2,000 in one day. The tradition continued and money continued to be raised for the important cause. Unfortunately in the summer of children 2004 Alex passed away at the age of 8. In Alex’s memory the charity suffering from foundation continues to thrive. The three day event raised about $330 Although sitting outside in the heat cancer, for 32 hours was very tiring, it forever robbed was a pleasure to serve lemonade to those passing by, keeping our purpose close to our hearts. A sense of a normal of delight engulfed everyone every time a donation was made. I have to admit that setting up, giving out lemonade, de, and packing up for life 3 days straight was extremely demanding. ng. However, I believe that those three days were well worth it. Those children ren suffering from cancer, forever robbed of a normal life, will hopefully be able to Madiina Ssali

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n Thursday, July 21, 2011 Brownwood High School Key Club participated in a very special inter-club activity. In Brownwood, Texas lies an amazing organization known as the Aldersgate Enrichment Community. Inside the walls of its campus, Aldersgate provides job opportunities to mentally and physically handicapped individuals who would otherwise be unemployed, and more than likely, without a home. Brownwood Key Club members helped service hamburgers, chips, peach cobbler and tea to the Pecan Valley Kiwanis Club, Aldersgate Aktion Club, and San Angelo Central High School Key Club. After all the hamburgers were served, the President of the Brownwood Kiwanis Club opened the meeting. President Micheal Richardson also asked the president of the Aldersgate Aktion Club and the VicePresident of Brownwood High School Key Club, Brianna Helms to assist him in opening the meeting by addressing each of their branches of the K-Family. BHS Key Club had a great time working the serving line giving a smile and a friendly word to all of the unique individuals who came by them. All in all the members had a great time and always look forward to participating with other clubs like Aktion and p Kiwanis branches of the K-Family. K

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KEY CLUB’S MAJOR EMPHASIS “Children: Their Future, Our Focus�

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n 1946, Key Club International challenged all Key Clubs and members to focus energies on making an international impact. This program still is followed today through the Major Emphasis: “Children: Their Future, Our Focus.�

† ‚ > ] " Club International serves children in many ways. Members participate in the hands-on service initiative, currently The Eliminate Project, and fundraise for Key Club International’s partner organizations: Children’s Miracle Network, March of Dimes and UNICEF.

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1 We are uniting to make a positive difference

in the world on behalf of children. In our first global campaign, we worked to virtually eliminate iodine deficiency disorders, raising and leveraging nearly US$100 million.

2 We are partnering with UNICEF in a global

effort to eliminate MNT, a deadly but highly preventable disease that kills mothers and newborns in the world’s poorest regions.

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3 The support of our strong global network of

Kiwanis family members at the club, division, district and international levels is essential to conduct a successful campaign.

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4 The campaign seeks funds in addition to those provided for other Kiwanis service initiatives.

5 We will showcase The Eliminate Project at Kiwanis International conventions.

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year as Kiwanis International’s 100th anniversary.

7 A successful campaign will raise Kiwanis’

visibility, grow our membership and strengthen the Kiwanis International Foundation.

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