Welcome to the Riverside Key Club Third 2017-2018 Meeting 11/28/2017

“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! Officers: Class Reps: Senior – Loren Riya – President Alexis – Vice Presidents Emma & Kristen – Secretaries Allison & Jessica – Treasurers Natalia – Bulletin Editor Lauren – Webmaster 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 Leesburg & Ashburn Volunteer FD Breakfasts Check out the “Local Opportunities” Link to get out there and find your own new connections! Key Club Website Always has the latest opportunities listed: https://www.lcps.org/Domain/18254

Maker’s Space Supplies! Bring Friends to the Maker’s Space to help make ornaments to give to the retirement home, mobile hope, holiday party, etc! Fabric and ribbon wrapped around a cinnamon stick or two makes a great Holiday ornament for anyone ALSO Wednesday after school in the Art Room help us decorate door hangers 4-6 that will be taken over to the Ashleigh Assisted Living the next two Fridays

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 Partnership w/ NHS for “senior prom” Partnership with Humanity First to hold a homeless shelter drive

HOT CHOCOLATE SALES: Throughout the winter season Key Club wants to hold hot chocolate sales at the front of the school to fundraise! The sales will take place BEFORE school and there will be multiple shifts across a period of a couple weeks! More details will be sent available on the website Sign up for this event on the sign-up genius!

Restaurant Nights! 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. After Winter Break/The Holidays look out for January, February and March Spirit Nights so far!

What will we use the money for? To make Essentials Kits for the homeless! Sponsoring families during the 2017-2018 Holidays We will need items such as: Personal Hygiene supplies School supplies Food Baby Items NEW clothing Cleaning supplies

Present Drive: What is it? How do you get started? Students can help buy presents for children who would not usually be able to afford any presents! How do you get started? Pick up a slip On the slip will be a child’s name, age, and the present they were hoping to get Buy the present and bring it back in to school! Where are the slips? Main Entrance of Riverside

Bell Ringing for the Salvation Army is a great way to earn hours over the holiday season! We will have multiple time-slots available over the period of 1 week. We are hoping to start this event the week before Winter Break! Sign up on the sign-up-genius in PAIRS ( 2 people per slot ) Dress Code: Pants and wear some Holiday clothing – if you don’t have any, wear at least a red shirt! DRESS WARM, the weather will be getting colder and the bell ringing takes place outside: Bring hats, gloves, and a jacket! SALVATION ARMY:

Humanity First – Dinner at the Homeless Shelter! Humanity First and Key Club will be partnering for this event! The food must be in large quantities (should feed 25-30 people) Hours: 30 minutes for 1 food dish; 1 hour for 2 food dishes (that’s the cap) It is extremely important that we fill ALL of the slots on the food-donation sign-up genius: Link for sign-up genius: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0a4eaea e2aaaf94-hfso3 Humanity First – Dinner at the Homeless Shelter!

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!! 4. Also be sure to share pictures so we can celebrate what members are doing & post it on social media 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!

NEXT KEY CLUB MEETING: When? December 12, 2017 Where? Mrs. Papaleo’s room (1504)