Key Club: Service & Giving Thanks Term: Winter 2017| Issue 6 | December

Letter from your

VP..1 Letter from your
Pictures and
Information..2
Vice President...
Events Near You..3 I was driving to a Key Club event the other day and passed by a convoy of
firefighters. Passing each engine, I saw weary men and women who had obviously
given their all to the raging fires that were in our area. I noticed while passing that
the trucks were from places far and wide. Ramona, Vista, San Diego, Camp
Pendleton. There were even trucks from places that I did not recognize; towns that
were so far away from my day to day life, that I have never been through them.

Key Club When we got to a stoplight on the same road, I noticed several more fire trucks
headed the other way. Heading towards the flames, with a sense of determination
and purpose. Looking to the destination of the trucks that were traveling with me,
2017- they were headed to a community park, a pseudo command center. There were
probably another 30 trucks there in varying stages of rest or refuel to begin the fight
2018 again.
I thought about these men and women. I felt their dedication to their job. During
these times they are asked to step into harms way. They are asked to confront
flames that are 20 to 30 feet tall. They are asked to save whatever and whomever
they can. They are asked to do this not only once but repeatedly for one fire. The
engines that were coming back with my car were going to have to return after their
break to fight again. I felt a huge sense of appreciation; not only for their efforts in
combating the flames, but for their sense of volunteerism to their community.
I continued to my meeting. As part of the meeting there were several breakout
groups. Within these small groups we spoke about why we were passionate about
Key Club. In listening to my fellow members, I found myself finding the same sense
of pride for the volunteerism and dedication to good that I found when I thought
about the firefighters. I realized as Key Club members and volunteers it is our efforts
that put good into the world. And just as one fire fighter cannot battle the flames by
himself, we also need support to do the most good. We need to rely on our Kiwanis
Family help us knock down our flames. We will continue to succeed, just as the
firefighters, because as always.
We are better together.
 SERVING TOGETHER

Fall Rally occurred recently. Our fellow

Key Club members were able to take
our division all the way to the spirit
finals! We are so proud of our jellyfish
and we are excitedtocontinue the year
as we move forward to DCON. If you
have any questions regarding big or
upcoming events pleasecontact the
board and we will make sure to keep
you up to date.

Technology SafeKEY is a mission created by Kiwanis in

order to educate students about cyberbullying, internet
safety, and how to safely utilize the internet to its fullest
extent. It is also helpful to learn professionalism through
the many useful resources provided by our CNH District. As
always, if you have any questions regarding this subject or
wish to learn more please visit the CNH Cyberkey under the
About Us tab. http://www.cnhkeyclub.org/. TOY DRIVE
We are hoping to hold our first toy drive of
the holiday season at our next meeting! We
We are appreciate all who participate in our
continuing our community service projects and are hoping
book drive all to start more soon! Let us know if you have
the way any ideas for service projects you really want
through winter to see!!
break. Thank
you for all of
your help with
helping our
local libraries!
 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES

CLUB OPPORTUNITIES
Kiwanis Meetings Club Meetings December DCM
http://lsmkiwanis.org/LSM_KIWANIS_J Every 135 Monday December 2, 2017
oin.html Room: 300 TBD
Every Tuesday 11:30 am Contact: Contact:
St. Mark Golf Club, 1750 San Pablo kheimyphammy@gmail.com d37e.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com
Drive Get notified about upcoming events CTC
Contact: lsmkiwanis@yahoo.com and connect with your club at our December 9, 2017 9:00am-4:00pm
Show our local Kiwanis how much you club meetings occurring every other Guajome Park Academy
appreciate them by joining them for a week. We will also be implementing Contact:
sponsored lunch at the country club. a monthly service project so always d37e.cnhkc.ltg@gmail.com
keep your eyes open.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
Best Buddies 5K Friendship Walk
December 2, 2017, 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
https://www.bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/sandieg
o/volunteer/
Kit Carson Park
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist
with set up, tear down, registration, and cheering on
our walkers during this event! This is a family friendly
activity, that is perfect for individuals of all ages, and
groups of all sizes!
Helen Woodward Frosty Farm Event
December 2 and 3/ December 9 and 10 Evenings
Helen Woodward Animal Center
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2500645.
jsp
We have various areas to help with - Registration,
Animal Assistants, Crafts, Cocoa, Cookie decorating,
instructor aides. There are 2 nights on 12/1 and 12/8
that we need teens (14 and up) to help as assistants.
Breakfast with Santa San Dieguito Park
December 9, 2017, 9:00 am 1:00 pm
https://www.volunteermatch.org/results/opp_detail.js
p?oppid=2527964
San Dieguito Park
Help our rangers in making this special event a success!
Volunteers will assist with set up, clean up, staffing
activity stations (crafts, games) and more!
Holiday Elves for STEP (Support the Enlisted Project)
December 1, 2017 to December 15, 2017
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2815461.jsp
9951 Business Park Avenue, Suite A San Diego, CA 92131
Assist with registration, picking gifts and taking pictures
for military families during the holiday season.
Astronomy Night
December 1, 2017, 4:45pm-8:00pm
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp2830293.jsp
1580 Cannon Road
Assist with crafts, community relations, child and family
interactions, flow of traffic, food distribution, etc. Enjoy
this family friendly event while learning about the solar
system and the amazing universe around us. Maybe even
do some stargazing
Holi Festival of Colors Oceanside
December 2, 2017, 4:30pm-8:30pm
https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp617782.jsp
400 B Street, Encinitas, Ca
Assist with this event by becoming a parade route
monitor, handing out parade programs, and monitoring
spectators along the route. In return you will receive a
special volunteer certificate for your service to the
community, a fun and rewarding experience, and
community service hours.