Welcome to the Riverside Key Club Second 2017-2018 Meeting 10/31/2017

“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”

Meet the Officers! Class Reps: Senior – Loren Junior – Caroline Riya – President Alexis – Vice Presidents Natalia – Bulletin Editor Lauren – Webmaster Allison & Jessica – Treasurers Emma & Kristen – Secretaries Class Reps: Senior – Loren Junior – Caroline Sophomore – Isabelle Freshmen – Campbell

So what is Key Club? Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership We want to inspire service within the school, and be a place for students to come when they need ideas on how to give back in their community Members should find that volunteering comes “naturally” and there is no limit to how much time they can give back WE ARE GOING FOR MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES, NOT JUST “EASY HOURS”

Expectations You are not in Key Club “just for hours” or “just to put it on your application” We need members who are going to invite others to serve with them at community events. We give back to our school and community, and we don’t “stop” at 40 hours – if this is your plan then please reconsider We need members who are going to team together to represent Riverside and Key Club by stepping up with one another to support activities of every kind Speak up, and follow through. Take initiative and be responsible for keeping up with communications. Most importantly HAVE FUN!

Some upcoming activities Sign up Genius for Recycling at Riverside! See website to help! Partnership with Environmental Club 11/4 5k Fun Run in Lansdowne CONTACT MATT DIENER (MDIENER@FCA.ORG) OR REBEKAH SHAFFER (REBEKAHSHAFFER@FCA.ORG) Partner with Science National Honor Society for a craft night at Ashleigh Retirement Home?? Check out the “Local Opportunities” Link to get out there and find your own new connections! Key Club Website: https://www.lcps.org/Domain/18254

Ashburn Volunteer Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast Dates this fall: November 5, 2017 and December 3, 2017   Times:  730am-1pm Duties: bussing tables, stocking tables, remove trash, assist elderly and families in seating, staffing food station, staffing juice and coffee station. Attire:  long pants, plain shirt, close toe shoes and come prepared with jacket to monitor parking lot and hair tie in case you will be working with food. Parking at Good Shepherd next door Shorter shifts are available upon request. Please advise Karleen of your participation 4 days prior to the event.    Karleen Hagan AVFRD 703-729-2103

Bus Driver Appreciation Goodie Bags Wade Byard came and congratulated Riverside on their thoughtful bus driver appreciation celebration. Key Club contributed goodie bags, DECA the Rams Gear and NHS the donuts/coffee!

Some upcoming opportunities to look out for With the winter months and Holidays coming up, this is an important time of year for us to step up as a volunteer/service organization and inspire those around us to spend their time and energy giving back to the school & local community. This is not about earning hours, it is a great time to come together as a group and be leaders Some upcoming opportunities to look out for Gift Wrapping with our Kiwanis Chapter Toys for Tots Partnership with the NHS Holiday Party to hosts families less fortunate

Restaurant Nights! Jessica has worked to get local restaurants on board with Key Club nights! Chipotle November 21st? French Hound before the Holidays? And more to come after that! IF YOU SEE IT HIT SOCIAL MEDIA, SPREAD THE WORD! We are a club working together, not just individuals earning a minimum number of hours.

What will we use the money for? Essentials Kits for the homeless! Sponsoring families during the 2017-2018 Holidays

Key Club Week – Next week! We are off Monday & Tuesday  So let’s make Wednesday Thursday Friday BIG!

THE BIG CHANCE TO MAKE A PRESENCE @ RVHS http://funhappyhome.com/101-random-acts-of-kindness-plus-a-free-52-random-acts-of-kindness-printable/

Let’s get up and meet your fellow Classes  1. All Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores & Freshmen group together 2. Let’s get groups of 6-8 together that have representation from each class 3. Discuss and write down What have you participated in this year so far? What ideas do you have for Key Club? What are some goals/objectives to improve our presence at Riverside and the Community?

Think of a message to spread kindness next week Think of a message to spread kindness next week! Come Wednesday after school to pick up cards to spread around school. We want everyone to walk in Thursday and feel the love!

How to be in the know! 1. Key Club Website Activities Pages on Riverside Website 2. Remind 101 “@rvhkeyclub” to 81010 or link is on website And the Riverside Key Club Twitter “@rvhskey_club” 3. Come to the meetings! Last Tuesday of every month, they are on the website and will be on school calendar If you are not signed up on Remind, have not seen the website, or haven’t been to a meeting you should reconsider if this is the right club for you. If you are passionate and contributing, you already know these exist!

What we need to continue our growth and impact: Key Club Members to be active! Talk with Mrs.P and the officers so we can share the awesome things you are doing out there! Spread the word, be the voice of service here at Riverside! Be proud of your individual activities but also look for ways to work as a group of great individuals! Be proud and work as a team, we are a CLUB for a reason. We can’t do this alone!! You are the future of this club, we can’t be passive we have to be passionate!