Welcome to Key Club!

1. Thursday, October 24th , 2013 Welcome to Key Club!

2. I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all Pledge of Allegiance

3. I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the objects of Key Club International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these institutions. Key Club Pledge

4. Angel League ACO TI Calculators Kids Against Hunger Thank you!!

5. 28,812 Meals! Kids against hunger

6. October events • 10- Linus blankets • 11- Math Dept. Calculators • 12- Plano Arts and Crafts Show • 14- NO ANGEL LEAGUE • 15- ACO Store • 15- Math Dept. Calculators • 16- ACO Closet • 17- Kiwanis Luncheon/ Business meeting • 19- Kids Against Hunger • 21- TI virtual calculators testing with Mr. T • 21- Angel League • 22- ACO Store • 23- ACO Closet • 24- Service meeting (Solider Letters- Veterans Day) • 28- Angel League • 29- ACO Store • 30- ACO Closet • 31- Halloween Party, • Early Bird Due s Ends for free tshirt • Trick or Treat Eliminate boxes due • October Service Hours due

7. Who: Any key club members What: Playing baseball with special needs children When: Mondays from 6:30PM – 7:30PM Where: Allen Station Park 1120 N Cedar Dr  Allen, TX 75002 Angel League

8. Purpose: Assisting ACO • When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday Store Tuesday (3:00-5:00PM) 6 people Closet Wednesday (4:00PM-5:00PM) 3 people • Where: 801 East Main St. • (You must check in at the volunteer office on the side of the building) • Benefits: Help families rebuild in our community ** No forms needed. Allen community outreach

9. Money due Oct.31. Print your name on box /bag with total $$$ $10 collected = 1 hour (Max of 3 hours) The Eliminate Project (Trick or treat)

10. Business Meetings – sign in, please no initials Service Meetings – sign out when service completed If your name on the list is Red = Still need to do online form – see website Green = Still need to pay dues and turn in forms *October 31st is the last day for Early Bird dues and get a free tshirt. After Oct 31, tshirts will cost $10. * No new members will be accepted after November 21. Meeting sign-in sheets

11. Requirements: Minimumnumber of words 400. • Ideas of what to put in the article: • When and where did the event take place • What you did at the event • How did it impact the community • Did you enjoy it? Why or why not. Etc. • Send articles to allenkeyclub@gmail.com • 1 service hour for every good article submitted Newsletter Articles

12. What is it: A Holiday store for the children to purchase items for their family members with the behavior points they have earned during the year. What we need: Simple items (dollars store) – unused or gently used. Ex. Jewelry, candles, cups, sample cosmetics. $5 worth of items =1 hour Bring in old your old plain t-shirts! We will be making scarves with them. **Will start collecting in November Boyd Christmas store

13. 80 boxes total, REQUIRED Every box = 5 hours Do it by yourself (5 hours) or with a partner (2.5 hours each) Count the number of items Put your name and number inside the box MUST ASK FOR TEACHER’S permission to sell in class!! Fundraiser: candy boxes are in!

15. Early Birds Dues end for free T-shirt • Trick or Treat boxes due • October hours due • Class representative will be announced • Certificate presented • PARTY (Sign up for items to bring) October 31st

16. In honor of Veteran’s Day we want to show our appreciation by writing letters to soldiers and hopefully put a smile on their faceswith some news from home. 2 full page (front) = 1 hour This week: Soldier letters

17. Start with a salutation, such as “Dear Service Member” or “Dear Hero” • You can write to a Deployed Troop, a Veteran and/or a Wounded Warrior • Express your thanks for their selfless service • Avoid politics completely and religion in excess; however, saying you pray for them is wonderful • Share a little about yourself: Family, Hobbies, Work, Pets • Talk about life back home: Sports, Weather, Music, and Movies After you’re done, take your letters and go to the mid passageway on upper F Hall! What to write?

18. Service Event reminders are sent via Remind101 texts. Please sign up today if you have not already. • Send text to 469-208-3451 with msg@allenkc Also Check out : • Key Club Website (http://www.allenisd.org//Domain/1693) • Join Facebook (Allen High School Key Club) Contact us for questions via email allenkeyclub@gmail.com Social medias

19. Contract Dues Forms (2 paper forms, 1 online form) The fun stuff

20. Who: All sophomores What: Earn scholarship money and get recognized How: Apply in Naviance Deadline for application: November 2nd **Follow the instructions precisely Sophomore of the year

21. Print, sign and turn the forms in at the Thursday meetings! No service can be done without an approved form. Victoria Garden (Speaker)

23. Who: 3-4 Key Club members When: Thursday at 12:00(noon) Where: Hilton Garden Hotel(705 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013) Benefits: New knowledge, free, delicious lunch, excused from class ** May only attend 1 per semester. Must find your own ride. Have to come back to school, you’re only excused for 3rd/6th period!! Kiwanis luncheon