Canned Food Drive
DZ, Arvin, D33
During the school year, my club put together a canned food drive! We asked for donations from our members and potentially any other donors that would like to contribute. We then mailed them off to our local charities. The purpose of this canned food drive was to raise awareness of those that may be less fortunate than us. We are very proud to say that we donated over 30 cans of food and hope to make this an annual event!
July Blast
SF, Woodlake, D18
On July 3rd, Woodlake hosted their annual 3rd of July Blast! Families from all over Woodlake came out and celebrated our nation’s independence together - with a special performance from Morgan Evens! In the midst of all the red, white, and blue, Woodlake Key Club partnered with Woodlake Kiwanis members to help run a concession stand. Woodlake Key Club members Manroop Turna and Sierra Sherwood helped by taking orders and accommodating customers. Dressed in our nation’s colors, complete with glitter eyeshadow, Manroop and other Key Club members helped generate $1,200 in profit - the concession stand actually had to close early because they sold out of hamburgers and hotdogs!
Banquet Recap
AC, Damonte Ranch, D23
One of my favorite Key Club moments was the End-of-Term Division Banquet! It was fun meeting people from other schools and getting to know one another through ice breakers. I also enjoyed all the food that fellow Key Clubbers brought in (shout out to whoever brought the Lumpia!!)!
Zooniverse
MV, Clovis North, D05N
For this week's Zooniverse event, I participated in online research projects. The platform allows users to read about a variety of different research projects that are currently being conducted and participate in them by helping scientists sort through data. My favorite project was called Wildlife of Los Angeles, where I identified different animals such as deer, bobcats, and rabbits in areas surrounding the city using footage from stationary cameras. This project helps scientists understand urban wildlife and the threats they face. I hope my contributions helped these animals!
Day on the Farm Event
WL, Enochs, D46N
D46N Key Clubbers were presented with the chance to participate in a service event outside of Key Club with the Society for disABILITIES. The event began on June 18, bright and early at 8:00 am. Volunteers were expected to help set up the activities before the kids arrived. Numerous tasks were divided up between the volunteers throughout the day, like handing out name tags, disposing of trash bags, and reading to the kids. The activities for the kids included horseback riding, hay rides, a petting zoo, and more. Just like setting up, volunteers also cleaned up before they left. Another member from Enochs Key Club, Jozette, said that “it was very fun to work with the kids. Many of the volunteers were very patient and felt passionate about the cause. All of the children were very excited and it was heartwarming to see that.” All in all, it was a very fun event to be a part of and I’d love to volunteer there again.