President's Report:

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MEMBER OF THE MONTH AWARDEES:

HONOURABLE MENTIONS:
October: All 2013 Garage Sale Committees!!!
September: Crowd hush-ers and Eliminate MNT Presenters.

TIMELINE:
Nov.26th-27th: We're gearing up for The Hunger Games! Proceeds will go to Kiwanis/Unicef's Project Eliminate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus(MNT) and Share Food Bank
    

Others:Every Tuesday meetings: New Memberships; Committees; Fundraise Plans, Community Service Projects, Games > Every 5th and 10th, monthly reports from the President and Secretary; and Bulletin Editor's Newsletter Release > Monthly, Saturday Lafarge Lake Cleanups; Divisional Council Meetings (DCM's); Eagle Ridge Hospital Manor and Walton Elem. School Pen Pal Program > 2014 February Incoming Executive Election > April 4th-6th 2014, Pacific Northwest District Convention (DCON), Downtown Seattle, Washington > April 2014, Farewell 2013 Executives


EVENTS:

 2013 Garage Sale for Project Eliminate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus > Pinetree Secondary > Saturday > October 19, 2013 > 9:00pm - 5:00pm

2013 Garage Sale for Project Eliminate Maternal Neonatal Tetanus

- WE ARE ASTOUNDING AND SHAMELESS ADVERTISERS!
( CLICK OUR FLICKR ALBUM LINK! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjMbW9XT )

- WE ARE AWESOME SELLERS!
( CLICK OUR FLICKR ALBUM LINK! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjMa54zX )

DCM > Frog Hollow Neighborhood House  > Saturday> October 19, 2013 > 1:00pm - 2:30pm

A fun and creative DCM- it's cards for KCCP day! Our attendance is sadly missed during this resourceful meeting due to our Project Eliminate Garage Sale. Thanks Lt. Gov. Soobeen Park for dropping by! 

Walton Forest Park Tree Planting and Bad Seed Removal  > Saturday> October 05, 2013> 9:00pm - 12:00pm

All 24 of us: Edward Zhou, Noah Sun, Sum Xu, Linh Ngo, Dustin Moon, Kevin Park, Tina Yang, Elena Huang, Wendy Lu, Annie Li, Edward Zha, Thomas Lee, Jenny Wang, Alice Lee, Jayden Kim, Jason Lee, Cathy Cheng, Josh Ahn, Hannah Im, Lucya Park ...

2013 Walton Forest Tree Planting and Bad Seed Removal:

- WE ARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT!
( CLICK OUR FLIKCR ALBUM LINK! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjM94m4B )
    

The Ripple Effect - River's Day Youth-4-Action Symposium > New Westminster Inn > Saturday> September 28, 2013> 9:00pm - 3:00pm

The Youth-4-Action team inspired us all to bring back sustainability initiatives to our own communities as well as share some of our own volunteer stories during the past year. First photo above: A pile of plastic material found in a gull's stomach on Midway Island. Second photo: Attendees watching the Midway Island Documentary By Chris Jordan. I'll find time after December to share and re-organize the Environmental initiatives that I want for our club to regularly undertake. 

DCM > Rupert Park Vancouver > Saturday > September 21, 2013 > 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Cheque Presentation > Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation > Friday > September 20, 2013 > 9:30am - 10:15am

A portion of the proceeds from May 4, 5, & 12/ 2013 Mother's Day hanging flower basket sale, in the amount of $400.00, was donated to ERHF's Medical Imaging Department's Ultrasound Machine Program http://www.erhf.ca/how-to-give/ultrasound-fund-a-need. Key Clubbers who helped during the sale but couldn't make it on the day of presentation were: Louis Lou, Julia Apeles, Annie Tseng, and June Wu. In the morning, Myra, Eva, Sarah, Edward Zhou Mu Hua, Ian Chan and I had the chance to present the cheque and win some panda stuff toys.

- WE ARE FOR MOMS AND THEIR BABIES!
( CLICK OUR ERHF LINK! http://www.erhf.ca/why-give/thank-you/ )

On the same day,  the $1 pledge which generated close to $160.00 has been sent via postal money order to Canadian Foodgrains Bank. This was the result of our club's, June 5th 2013, Ending Global Hunger, 15 minute, school wide postcard (mailed in June, addressed to the Ottawa Parliament, Prime Minister Stephen Harper) signing.

First Club Meeting > A100 > Tuesday > September 17, 2013 > 1:00pm - 1:20pm

At least 60-80 enthusiastic students have attended. Gave an overview of Key Club 101. Presented the Key Club cheer. All systems go for registration and membership.

- WE SET THE STAGE FOR THE NEXT KEY CLUB EXECUTIVES AND MEMBERS!

( CLICK LE FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE LINK! https://www.facebook.com/events/703730832974254/?ref_dashboard_filter=calendar )

Executive Meeting > Silver Springs > Sunday> September 15, 2013 > 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Discussed the agenda for the first club meeting and specific officer tasks with Myra, Eva, and Keven. 

Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation > Evening of Caring Gala > Wednesday > September 11, 2013 > 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles Leung did an outstanding job as a volunteer pianist for the event. Ms. Carly Foster appreciates the added elegant flair he contributed for the evening.

Canadian Rally > Pacific Northwest District > University of British Columbia > Saturday > August 24, 2013 > 10:00am - 3:00pm

Attended by Laura, Eva, Sarah, Keven, and Ian Chan  This is an annual event for all Key Clubbers in British Columbia. It was themed "Cirque du Service". Key Clubbers and executives attended officer training forums which are quite similar and important as the forums Myra, Sarah, Eva, and I attended during March 2013's DCON. :) Those were: Key Club 101, Eliminate Service Project; Dating for Dummies; and other informational workshops.

Thanks for the photos Soobeen! 

 

Newport Village Summer Fest 2013 > Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation > Port Moody > Sunday > August 11, 2013 > 9:30am - 3:00pm

Attended by Myra, Sarah, Keven and Edward Zhou Mu Hua. Ms. Carly Foster, Director of Events, ERHF, expressed great thanks for helping make this event a success. Volunteers helped out with Children's Crafts, Entertainment, and the Merchant's Sidewalk Sale.

This festival was in coordination with Maria Wood of Bosa Development, Newport Village. All merchant participants contributed a portion of their sales to ERHF. Lanyard, name tags, shirts, and food vouchers for all volunteers has been provided. 

Cute photo credits to Carly.

Pinetree Key Club Newsletter Summer Edition > by Sarah Sun > Saturday > August 10, 2013 > 3:20PM

Executive Meeting > The Library > Tuesday > August 6, 2013 > 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Attended by Laura, Myra, Eva, Sarah, Keven, and Brian Wei. All pertinent matters in preparation for the next seven(7)months beginning September 2013 has been duly discussed.

Presidents' Council Meeting(PCM) and Divisional Council Meeting(DCM)> Kitsilano Beach> Saturday> July 27, 2013> 12:00-2:00pm and 2:00-3:30pm

Attended by Laura, Myra, Edward Zhou Mu Hua, and Ian Chan. PCM, one on one interviews with Lt. Governor, Soobeen Park; DCM, Ice breakers, club updates and Canadian Rally Q's and A's;

Newsletter Link: https://issuu.com/ltg.spark/docs/augustpanda/1?e=0

Other Announcements> Applicable Dates Shown

Eagle Ridge Hospital Manor > Car Wash Fundraiser > Free Bbq for Lunch > Saturday > July 13, 2013 > 10am-3:30pm

Attended by Sarah, Eva, Louis Lou, and Tony Kim. It was a marvelous day out with laughter and BBQ for the volunteers. I was very elated when Charlotte Stewart, our Coordinator called me right after the event to convey her gratitude to you all who came to help!

Pinetree Key Club Newsletter > Sunday > July 9, 2013> 10:39pm > by Sarah Sun 

Summer Edition Newsletter Link < https://issuu.com/pinetreekeyclub/docs/ptkey_-_jul/1?e=0 >

The Green Team at Canada Day Celebration > Innovation Centre Lafarge > Monday > July 1, 2013 > 6:00pm-11:00pm

Attended by Laura, Julia Apeles, Lucy Sun, Charllotte Pozniak, Sandy Wang, Ian Chan, Louis Lou, and Philip Seo. We've worked along with Tzu Chi Foundation Canada by leading the Recycling Centre which is vital component in making this event the greenest in Canada. We sorted all the recyclables and organics to minimize waste going to landfill. 

Mayor Richard Stewart and Coquitlam residents commended us as volunteers of Tzu Chi Foundation<Link: https://www.facebook.com/mayorstewart/media_set set=a.10151454448870686.1073741896.574720685&type=1> 

By the way, this really isn't a glamourous task but, I am proud of everyone who participated. I define it as an accomplishment of bringing glamour to our planet.  Thanks guys and girls!

Photo credits to Mayor Richard Stewart

2013 Canada Day Green Team:

- WE PUT GLAMOUR TO EARTH IN ONE BIG EVENT 

 ( CLICK LE LINK FLICKR ALBUM! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHihDXJ ) 

Kiwanis International Convention 2013 > Vancouver Convention Center > 1055 Canada Place > June 27-30, 2013 > 7:00am-6:00pm

A FREE ON-SITE REGISTRATION for Key Club members, Youth under 21 years old. This is a great opportunity to network and meet the Kiwanis family.

For convention schedule here's the Link: http://sites.kiwanis.org/Kiwanis/en/vancouver-convention/Experience-Convention/schedule.aspx#.UcJT0fmsiSo 

Divisional Council Meeting> DCM 13/15/17> Portside Park Vancouver> Saturday> June 29, 2013> 12:00-1:30 pm

Trauma Dolls Delivery> BC Children's Hospital> 4480 Oak St. Vancouver> Friday> June 28, 2013> 12:00-2:30 pm 

Attendees:
Laura and Kevin Nha (President 2012-2013);

Details:
Delivered the dolls, met and had a chat with BC Children's Hospital Volunteer Coordinator. It is also very important to express great thanks to Kevin Nha's mom for fixing a lot of the dolls' stitches (no pun intended). In behalf of the club thank you so much.

Volunteer Orientation for Canada Day Celebration> Coquitlam Innovation Centre> Sunday> June 16, 2013> 11:00am-12:00pm

Attendees:
Laura, Julia Apeles, Lucy Sun, Charllotte Pozniak, Philip Seo, Sandy Wang, Ian Chan, and Louis Lou

Presided by:
Jacklyn Samonte- Community Services Coordinator, Coquitlam Volunteer Services


Details:
We need more Green Team Volunteers for the event on Canada Day 2013 6:pm-11:pm. To sign-up, please message your President.

Wrap-up Barbeque Party> Lafarge Lake Picnic Area> Saturday> June 15, 2013> 2:00pm-4:30pm

Attendees:
Laura, Myra, Eva, Sarah, Julia Apeles, Lucy Sun, Edward Zhou Mu Hua, Terry Kim, Louis Lou, Dustin Moon, Charllotte Pozniak, Philip Seo, Tina Yang, Alyshia Yee, and Sandy Wang 

Guests:

Harvey - Kiwanis Advisor; Holly - Kiwanis Liason (Thank you for joining us)

Soobeen Park - Lieutenant Governor, Division 13/15/17 (Thank you for the goodies)

Nenilyn Valerio - Photography (Thank you for the awesome photos)

Details:

Harvey presented to us a cheque in the amount of $1,000.00 as part of the proceeds raised for both Pinetree Key Club and Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation from the Mother's Day Flower Baskets Sale last 4-5-11May2013. L-R: Evangeline, Myra, Holly, Harvey, Soobeen, Laura, and Sarah

It's unnerving to open an envelope with a cheque inside 

"Now, hands up if you've helped during the flower sale."

Special cheers to flower sale participants who are present: Julia Apeles, Edward Zhou Mu Hua, Louis Lou, Myra, Evangeline, and Sarah Sun. Others who are not present at this party but have helped at the flower sale as well were:
Ian Chan, Annie Tseng, and June Wu.

We crunched, air jumped, had a blast !!! :)

2013 Wrap-Up Party at Lafarge

- WE LOVE THE OUTDOORS!

 ( CLICK LE FLICKR ALBUM LINK! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGd4uPA )

Pinetree Key Club Newsletter> Sunday> June 9, 2013> 5:51pm> by Sarah Sun 

Link: https://issuu.com/pinetreekeyclub/docs/ptkey_-_jun/1?e=0

Club Meeting> Year Ender> A100> Tuesday> June 11, 2013> 1:00-1:20 pm> Announcements> June 10-11

Attendees:

>> list nth reminder to Keven / and/or the executive who helped in the minutes taking of the day, thanks << 

Details:
Handing of Certificates / Recognition. Wrap Up Party preparations.

Hours accumulated from September 2012 to May 2013 posted on fb page. >>To be included for September 2013 is the May 16, 2013 folding letter hours of members, see below this page on said date<<

Other Announcements:

Ending Global Hunger Postcards Distribution and Collection> Pack Rooms> Wednesday> June 05, 2013> 11:25-11:40 am 

ATTENDEES/DETAILS:

Well done!

There is only one word to describe this undertaking a school wide participation of Grade 9s, 10s and 11s. 

The word is "PHENOMENAL" !!! in 15 minutes we were able to accomplish this and collect $154.55.

Key Clubbers and the rest of Pinetree Secondary Grade 9s, 10s, and 11s: give yourselves a pat on the back and to everyone who extended their efforts in making this event possible. The 12s were busy with their grad that they were not able to participate during pack time. 

Further update from Canadian Foodgrains Bank will follow.

It's a great initiative to carry on Pinetree Key Clubbers:)

Club Meeting> Ending Global Hunger Postcards> A100> Tuesday> June 04, 2013> 1:00pm-1:20pm> Announcements

Attendees:

>> list nth reminder to Keven / and/or the executive who helped in the minutes taking of the day, thanks <<

Details:

Team members coordination for the distribution and collection of the Ending Global Hunger Project at Pack. PTV Videos and announcements via email and handouts all due to great effort of the Executive Team!! 

Announcements:

Coquitlam Environmental Achievement Awards Ceremony> Dogwood Pavilion 624 Poirier St.> Saturday> June 8, 2013> 3:30pm-7:00pm

Attendees:

LAURA, MYRA, JULIA APELES, CHARLOTTE POZNIAK, JASON CAI, YILUN YU, TERRY KIM, EDWARD ZHOU MU HUA, and DANIEL KIM

We won first place on Coquitlam's 2013 Environmental Award for Youth Category and received a prize in the amount of $100.00. The prize award came timely for the wrap up party plan's food expense.  Thank you Mayor Richard Stewart and Environmental Stewardship Coordinator, Selk Caresse for this glorious recognition. 
Let's keep up the good work Key Clubbers!

For two years since Pinetree Key Club has been chartered in 2011, we've been cleaning up Lafarge Lake Park and its surrounding areas by picking up all bio-degradable and non-biodegradable materials left behind during events and by park users. Close to full four bags of trash is collected on each monthly clean ups. Also, on clean up days, we are asked by some young and old park goers, who we are or what we do and why. 
We have many reasons to proudly answer their questions. 

We also enjoyed the award's reception that day, from Terry Kim's "Vacuum" to " 
Julia Apele's "Last one, I swear" 

Caresse is yet to update the photos. I will upload to our flickr album as soon as I get them. Meantime, the city also posted this in our local newspaper 

I must admit that I couldn't contain my excitement as soon as I read Caresse's email

2013 Environmental Achievement Award:

- WE TAKE PRIDE WITH EVERYTHING WE DO!

( CLICK LE FLICKR ALBUM LINK! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGvKVe5 ) 

Miracle Weekend 2013> BC Children's Hospital Foundation> 28th Ave W Vancouver> Sunday> June 2, 2013> 11:00am-1:00pm

Attendees:

Laura and Myra (Key Club Representatives); Brenda Nguyen, Cheryl Li, and Nakita Kita (Circle K International Representatives) and Darlene Smith (Kiwanis Canadian Foundation)

Details:

Thanks to Darlene Smith for bringing Kiwanis Canadian Foundation, Circle K International, and Key Club together to appreciate all the hard work the entire Kiwanis Family Foundation has done over the past few years by presenting on stage, and live on Global BC, a cheque in the amount of $75,000.00 to the BC Children's Hospital Foundation.
"We serve the children and the world."

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2013 Miracle Weekend at BC Children's Hospital with Kiwanis Children's Cancer Program, Circle Kiwanis International, and us Key Club 

- WE WORK TOGETHER AS A KIWANIS FAMILY!

(Photos)  ( CLICK LE FLICKR ALBUM LINK! http://flic.kr/s/aHsjGvkFi8 )

(Video)( CLICK LE FACEBOOK PAGE LINK! https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=501575369911993 )

Club Meeting> Ending Global Hunger Postcard Runners> A100> Tuesday> May 28, 2013> 1:00pm-1:20pm

Attendees:

>> list nth reminder to Keven / and/or the executive who helped in the minutes taking of the day, thanks <<

Details:
We're a full house !!! Got members signed up for Pack Rooms, had everyone participate on Key Club Cheers, and reminded all to watch out for the Ending Global Hunger PTV video promotion.

Announcements> Monday> May 27, 2013> 9:55pm 

Divisional Council Meeting> DCM 13/15/17> Burnaby Central Park> Saturday> May 25, 2013 > 12:00-1:30 pm

Attendees:

Laura, Myra, and Keven

Details:

❤ Link: issuu.com/ltg.spark/docs/junepanda?e=0/3827153

Announcements> Friday> May 24, 2013> 10:35pm> 

Announcements> Tuesday> May 21, 2013> 10:35pm> 

Letter Folding 2013> Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation> Port Moody> Thursday> May 16, 2013 > 4:00-6:00pm

Attendees:

Laura, Eva, Sarah, Jenny Wang, and Chance Park

Details:

We helped ERHF save at least $3,500.00 by folding letters manually instead of them sending it out to the mail house. Job well done!

*Credits to Josh Kim* 

  

Announcements> Wednesday> May 15, 2013> 10:18pm & 10:43pm> 

Mother's Day Flower Basket Sale> Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation> Two Saturdays & a Sunday> May 4, 5, & 12, 2013 > 11:00-2:00pm & 2:00-5:00pm

Attendees:

Laura, Myra, Eva, Sarah, Edward Zhou Mu Hua, Ian Chan, Louis Lou, Julia Apeles, Annie Tseng, and June Wu

Details:
Last day of the Mother's Day Flower Sale was a big hit! Though it started with a number of customers waiting from 9:00-11:00 AM for the delivery of flowers to arrive, I was so surprised to be welcomed with PATIENCE and UNDERSTANDING from our customers. 

So, while orders pour in, along with Harvey, I tried to keep in touch with our coordinator who has just been out of the hospital (one of the reasons why May 10 sale was cancelled). The truck came and everything went flying from fast to slow during lunch until it started to pick up again after lunch. Soon we were helping Harvey load things and our starving, tired selves dispersed our goodbyes.

Not everyone knows what goes on behind the scenes of any planned event. This is one of those days when it didn't go as planned. BUT, one must have the character the customers I mentioned above in order to feel the value of service you are diving into as a KEY CLUBBER. Lovely first Saturday with Harvey & Elizabeth; Us four Executives, Edward and Ian; Chillin' with guitar, sales reached 110 baskets for those two days. One lonely Sunday though, with just moi on the house. 

In all, from May 4, May 5, and May 11, our club sold 146 baskets! 

Flickr Album: 2013 Mother's Day Flower Sale
❤ Link: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHkxmBW

Volunteer Appreciation Night> Black & White Event> Eagle Ridge Hospital> Friday> May 3, 2013> 4:00pm-8:00pm

Attendees:

Laura, Keven, Sarah, Tina Lee, Jenny Zhu, and June Wu

Details:

It was a terrific night with Keven and Tina as Photographers; Sarah on Desserts; Jenny and June on Coat Hangers and Seating; Myself on overall :) A well organized volunteer appreciation night by Eagle Ridge Hospital's Volunteer Coordinator, and very lovely Carmen Bresanutti.

with Ms.Carmen Bresanutti

Overhead photo of 2012 Key Club President Keven Nha (center/back) and I (left/front) with the rest of Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundations lead volunteers and coordinator

Sarah

Busy Key Clubbers at the back, Jenny Zhu, Tina Lee, and June Wu

I love our photos too Carmen! Thank you for sharing it :)

Flickr Album: 2013 Volunteer B&W Appreciation Night

❤ Link: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHhF5Ft

Announcements> Thursday & Friday> May 2 & May 3 2013>

Volunteer Appreciation> Eagle Ridge Hospital> Wednesday> April 24, 2013> 6:00pm-8:00pm 

Attendees:

Laura, Kevin Nha (2012-2013 President), Maria Kim (2012-2013 Vice President), Francisco Lee, Chris Lee, and Josh Kim

Details:

I received this certificate on behalf of our club. So, everybody give yourselves a pat on the back, and two extra pats for those who volunteered in folding letters, the flower sale, and any awesome event Eagle Ridge Hospital had last year!!! WELL DONE KEY CLUBBERS!

Announcements> April 22-24 & April 29, 2013

Earth Day Lafarge Lake Clean-up> Saturday> April 20, 2013>12:00pm-1:00pm 

Attendees:

Laura, Myra, Eva, Winnie Wong, Jun Yi, June Wu, Jason Cai, Yilun Yu, Edward Zhou Mu Hua, Lucy Sun, and Christina Kim

Details:

Winning smiles

2013 Earth Day Lafarge Lake Clean Up Album

❤ Link: http://flic.kr/s/aHsjH5zLQ9

Divisional Council Meeting> DCM 13/15/17> Frog Hollow Neighborhood House> Saturday> April 20, 2013 > 2:30pm-4:00pm

Attendees:

Laura, Myra, and Eva

Details:

A hectic day for the three of us when our Earth day Clean-Up is back to back with DCM which can't be missed for the agenda involves officer's training.  

❤ Link: https://issuu.com/ltg.spark/docs/may2013/1?e=0

The First Meeting and Newsletter> Tuesday> April 2, 2013