Thursday, October 24 th, 2013

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all

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.

 Angel League  ACO  TI Calculators  Kids Against Hunger

28,812 Meals!

 10- Linus blankets  11- Math Dept. Calculators  12- Plano Arts and Crafts Show  14- NO ANGEL LEAGUE  15- ACO Store  15- Math Dept. Calculators  16- ACO Closet  17- Kiwanis Luncheon/ Business meeting  19- Kids Against Hunger  21- TI virtual calculators testing with Mr. T  21- Angel League  22- ACO Store  23- ACO Closet  24- Service meeting (Solider Letters- Veterans Day)  28- Angel League  29- ACO Store  30- ACO Closet  31- Halloween Party,  Early Bird Due s Ends for free tshirt  Trick or Treat Eliminate boxes due  October Service Hours due

 Who: Any key club members  What: Playing baseball with special needs children  When: Mondays from 6:30PM – 7:30PM  Where: Allen Station Park 1120 N Cedar Dr Allen, TX 75002

 Purpose: Assisting ACO  When: Every Tuesday and Wednesday Store Tuesday (3:00-5:00PM) 6 people Closet Wednesday (4:00PM-5:00PM) 3 people  Where: 801 East Main St.  (You must check in at the volunteer office on the side of the building)  Benefits: Help families rebuild in our community ** No forms needed.

Money due Oct.31. Print your name on box /bag with total $$$ $10 collected = 1 hour (Max of 3 hours)

Business Meetings – sign in, please no initials Service Meetings – sign out when service completed If your name on the list is  Red = Still need to do online form – see website  Green = Still need to pay dues and turn in forms * October 31 st is the last day for Early Bird dues and get a free tshirt. After Oct 31, tshirts will cost $10. * No new members will be accepted after November 21.

 Requirements: Minimum number of words 400.  Ideas of what to put in the article:  When and where did the event take place  What you did at the event  How did it impact the community  Did you enjoy it? Why or why not. Etc.  Send articles to  1 service hour for every good article submitted

What is it: A Holiday store for the children to purchase items for their family members with the behavior points they have earned during the year. What we need: Simple items (dollars store) – unused or gently used. Ex. Jewelry, candles, cups, sample cosmetics. $5 worth of items =1 hour Bring in old your old plain t-shirts! We will be making scarves with them. **Will start collecting in November

 80 boxes total, REQUIRED  Every box = 5 hours  Do it by yourself (5 hours) or with a partner (2.5 hours each)  Count the number of items  Put your name and number inside the box  MUST ASK FOR TEACHER’S permission to sell in class!!

 Early Birds Dues end for free T-shirt  Trick or Treat boxes due  October hours due  Class representative will be announced  Certificate presented  PARTY (Sign up for items to bring)

In honor of Veteran’s Day we want to show our appreciation by writing letters to soldiers and hopefully put a smile on their faces with some news from home. 2 full page (front) = 1 hour

 Start with a salutation, such as “Dear Service Member” or “Dear Hero”  You can write to a Deployed Troop, a Veteran and/or a Wounded Warrior  Express your thanks for their selfless service  Avoid politics completely and religion in excess; however, saying you pray for them is wonderful  Share a little about yourself: Family, Hobbies, Work, Pets  Talk about life back home: Sports, Weather, Music, and Movies After you’re done, take your letters and go to the mid passageway on upper F Hall!

Service Event reminders are sent via Remind101 texts. Please sign up today if you have not already.  Send text to with Also Check out :  Key Club Website (  Join Facebook (Allen High School Key Club) Contact us for questions via

 Contract  Dues  Forms (2 paper forms, 1 online form)

 Who: All sophomores  What: Earn scholarship money and get recognized  How: Apply in Naviance  Deadline for application: November 2 nd **Follow the instructions precisely

Print, sign and turn the forms in at the Thursday meetings! No service can be done without an approved form.

Who: 3-4 Key Club members When: Thursday at 12:00(noon) Where: Hilton Garden Hotel(705 Central Expy S, Allen, TX 75013) Benefits: New knowledge, free, delicious lunch, excused from class ** May only attend 1 per semester. Must find your own ride. Have to come back to school, you’re only excused for 3 rd /6 th period!!