Welcome to the Riverside Key Club Fifth 2017-2018 Meeting 1/30/2018

“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”

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 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 The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Is hosting multiple events at IHOP!

2018 National Pancake Day – The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) Julie needs Volunteers for our 2018 National Pancake Day on Tuesday February 27, 2018. They are also in search of volunteers for 2 Saturdays leading up to the National Pancake Day. This is a great opportunity for students to gain volunteer hours and help with a lifesaving cause! Forty-one local IHOPs are hosting the event, and on February 27th patrons can receive free pancakes and in lieu of payment they are asked if they would consider donating to the LLS. The lead-up dates are 2/3 and 2/17. The shift on each of these dates would be 10am-2pm. The 3-4 hour shifts on 2/27 (Pancake day) run from 7am to 10pm. (Students under 15 will need an adult to accompany them) During their shift we ask that our volunteers talk with customers about the LLS mission and share any blood cancer stories they might have and how it has impacted them personally. Training will be provided with a quick webinar (< 1 hour). We really need volunteers in Leesburg, Sterling and Ashburn. Could you please disseminate this to your Key Club students and anyone else who might be interested? Some shifts begin at 3:00pm but students can arrive at 3:30 or 4:00 (after school). If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

See our Key Club Website for the Links This year’s local Honored Hero is Lucy. She was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia at 8 months old and given a 50% chance of survival. She had a cord blood stem cell transplant and four years later she is happy, healthy and in remission! She will also be visiting some of the IHOP stores on February 27. Fact:  Leukemia is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in children and young adults under the age of 20.  How to Participate: Sign-up at this link for a volunteer shift on:   Saturday February 3 Follow this link à http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4da9a629a5fd0-llsihop1 Saturday February 17 Follow  this link à http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4da9a629a5fd0-llsihop2 Tuesday February 27 National Pancake Day! Follow this link --> http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e4da9a629a5fd0-national For a Cure, Julie Falls LLS Campaign Assistant See our Key Club Website for the Links

Science Night with Science National Honor Society Selden’s Elementary School - Date and more info to come Last year we made ice cream and the kids LOVED it!

Spring was a huge time of opportunity in the community last year! Some upcoming opportunities to look out for: Spring Carnivals at the Elementary Schools Park Clean ups Sporting events at local Schools Any Spring events at Riverside (other schools/organizations use our facilities and sometimes request help) Keep an eye out for Remind messages/Sign up Geniuses and even if you can’t help, please spread the word and help us to find people to fill slots so that we keep up a great reputation!

HOT CHOCOLATE SALES: Campbell, Jess and the volunteers who came out last week in the mornings did a great job! We earned almost $100 from Cocoa Sales and the Chipotle Fundraiser in January Keep the ideas and spirit coming!

We need you to help spread the word on this day, and days leading up to it! Even if you can’t go, try to get others by Spreading on Social media!

We will gathered items such as: Mobile Hope Bags! To make Essentials Kits for the homeless! Sponsoring families during the Winter weather and After the Holidays the support drops for families in need We will gathered items such as: Personal Hygiene supplies School supplies Food Baby Items NEW clothing Cleaning supplies

Look out for a Remind message to come help put the bags together! It isn’t took late to bring more items too, anything that you think kids/teens/families in need could benefit from during this time of year!

Next week February 5-9 is National School Counseling Week!

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? February 27th 8:30am Where? Mrs. P’s room 1504