Regional Training Conference
YS, Branham, D12W
At the Regional Training Conference, BISV Key Clubbers joined with other Division 12 West members representing the Peacekeepers from The Hunger Games. Dividing into groups, club members made up cheers and skits, performing them at night around the campfire. Through doing so, they became acquainted with members from other schools and divisions.
“We did a lot of culty chants and some skits. It was very fun.” –Claire Liao, ‘26
“I really enjoyed meeting other key clubbers at these events, getting to know them, and making new friends. Shout-out to Nicholas Lopez from Early College, division 8 8 balls.” –Junren Li, ‘26
Two Cities Marathon
KB, Clovis North, D05N
Today, November 5th, was Fresno’s annual Two Cities Marathon. Arriving around 6:45, we made our way to Station 8 to set out cups and set up for the event. With members standing on either side of the trail, we handed out cups of water and electrolytes to the runners. Although I didn’t stay for the event’s full duration, I had a great time helping out.
Gregori Pipe Cleaner Service Project
LG, Gregori, D46N
On Friday, November 3rd, 2023, Gregori Key Club held a pipe cleaner service project during lunch for members to obtain service hours and have fun collaborating with their fellow red pandas. About 20 to 30 members participated in the service project, and Gregori hopes to continue providing feasible service opportunities for members. For the service project, officers distributed pipe cleaners to members (after arranging them by color and size) and played an instructional video on the TV screens. After about 30 minutes, most members successfully created pipe cleaner flowers of different colors and styles to submit to the officers for donation. Overall, everyone had a great time with the service project, especially since we could complete it with our friends and in a familiar space. I cannot wait for the next one!
Fall Fest
AX, Las Plumas, D14
Las Plumas Key Club gathered at Ophir Elementary School in Oroville CA. Members Mirian, Roslinh, and Alexys spent their afternoon operating a booth for the school’s annual Ophir Fall Festival. There, our members took on the responsibility of preparing and selling bags of popcorn for the attendees to enjoy.
Donated Letters
ST, Agoura, D42E
This Key Club project, which involved matching donated shoes with handwritten notes, is a prime example of the effectiveness of human connection in charitable endeavors. This practice goes above and beyond simply giving people in need shoes; it adds a level of compassion and understanding that goes beyond simple monetary support. These letters signal a change away from impersonal giving and toward the development of real human ties. Every sincere letter, painstakingly written by Key Club members, conveys feelings of solidarity, support, and encouragement in addition to words. They remind the receivers that they are not alone in their challenges and that they are cherished and noticed. The idea that kindness has no bounds is demonstrated by this combination of shoes and letters. It's a recognition that kindness involves more than just providing for material needs—it also involves elevating people's spirits and preserving their sense of worth. For our Key Club members, the process of drafting these letters teaches empathy and highlights the significant influence of their actions and words. In an environment where charitable acts frequently lack a human touch, Agoura Key Club's strategy establishes an amazing standard. It exhorts us all to think carefully about how we give as well as what we give, promoting a society in which every charitable deed is accompanied by empathy and personal connection.
