Cypress Ranch Key Club

The Key Club Pledge 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.

Attention All Key Clubbers! If you did not sign up last semester but want to this semester meet the semester requirements YOU NEED TO REGISTER/RE-REGISTER THIS SEMESTER

Have YOU signed up? Go to cyranchkey.com then to the Registration tab. Fill out your information; it will take less than 5 minutes! Go to the Important Forms tab, print the two page CFISD Parent Permission Slip, and fill it out! Bring your permission slip with your $30 dues to Ms. Garcia’s in Room 3006!

The deadline is… THIS FRIDAY Remember you are not officially a member until you have completed all three steps (online registration, parent permission slip, and $30 dues!)! Bring them to Ms. Garcia’s room 3006 any morning before class and Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

DCON DCON 2017 will immerse you in the magical world of Harry Potter, where you will embark on a weekend of exciting adventure. Comprised of countless spellbound activities, the Welcoming Activity serves as the grand introduction! DCON will not only allow you to interact with other Key Club members around the district, but you will receive officer training, enjoy thrilling competitions and award presentations, and have an amazing time being immersed into the theme. From competing in house challenges with the help of other Key Club members to learning what it takes to be a rising wizard, join us as we embrace the wizarding world of service!

DCON Meeting Our DCON informational meeting will be held in the LGI from 7-8pm on Tuesday January 24th Anyone who is interested in going to DCON must attend. We will give more details about the whole experience, cost, stay, etc. You do NOT have to go to DCON to participate in the contests!

Surprise Guest…. Christina Lee

Want to be an Officer for 2016-2017? Come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, January 24th, from 6-7pm (BEFORE THE DCON MEETING) to learn more about the positions, responsibilities, application, interview process, and more!

Scrapbook Committee WE NEED PICTURES!!! Come join key club's scrapbook committee. We meet every Tuesday from 2:30 to 3:30. We gather photos from events and socials from the key club members and compile them in a handmade scrapbook that will compete with others in the Texas-Oklahoma district convention. Even if you don't join the scrapbook committee, you can help make the scrapbook possible and earn donation hours by sending in your school appropriate photos of service projects or socials to keyclubcyranch@gmail.com WE NEED PICTURES!!!

Book Drive for Cy-Fair Helping Hands When? ENDS TODAY What? 5 books = 1 donation hour Must be new or gently used Must be child/teen FUN literature Where? Ms. Vanmiddendorp’s Room AFTER SCHOOL Why? Cy-Fair Helping Hands allows child clients pick out a book to take with them when they drop by the pantry

Toiletry Drive for Cy-Fair Helping Hands When? January 18th- February 1st What? 1 toiletry = 1 donation hour Toothpaste, Deodorant, Razor, Shaving Cream, Bar Soap, Toothbrush, Wash Cloth Where? Ms. Vanmiddendorp’s Room AFTER SCHOOL Why? We will be making toiletry bags for Cy-Fair Helping Hands to distribute to the homeless. Help out by donating supplies! MUST SIGN UP VIA SIGNUPGENIUS

A Little Bit About Yuda-Bands Help send bright high school students like yourselves ;) in the developing world go to school Employ Yuda-Band Makers Get a handmade bracelet made of coconut shells and leather for only $7 Meet our students…

Letter from Alex Hi, my name is Alex Leonel Pérez Tomás. I live with my mother and two sisters. My father left us eleven years ago, which was very hard on my family but we have let us make us stronger. My mother provides for us by selling snacks on the streets but she doesn't make enough money to support me going to school. I am in the 10th grade and I really want to continue my studying. I know that with education there are many opportunities ahead of me. I appreciate your helping me to achieve my goals.

Letter from Expensive My name is Expensive Wicho. I am a girl. My father is self-employed and sells chicken. My mother is a housewife. We are two children in our family and I am the second born. My father has failed to pay for my school fees because his business no longer makes money. Because of economic hardships my father can only afford my brother's secondary education and no money for my school fees. I want to be educated and become a doctor one day and help sick people. I enjoy playing netball with my friends.

How to Get Involved! When? January 18th-February 1st What? Each bag (of 5 Yuda Bands) is 1 Physical Hour, with a max of 5 bags Where Can I Get More Bags/Turn in Old Ones? Ms. Vanmiddendorp’s Room AFTER SCHOOL Why? Have a valentine? Have a squad? Accessorize for a GREAT CAUSE and get hours all at the same time!

A Little Bit About Project Thirst: Mission: Build a socially-conscious generation of young people who END the global water crisis. Why Water? Waterborne diseases kill more children every single year than AIDS, Malaria, and all world violence combined because their immune systems can not fight off cholera, dysentery, etc.

Project Thirst Water Bottle Flip Challenge How It Works: - Pay $2 for each flip of the water bottle - If you make any flip, you can get 1 physical hour - If you miss 3 flips ($6), you AUTOMATICALLY get a donation hour

You joined Key Club… now what? You need… 1. 15 service hours (10 of which much be physical) 2. 2 social credits 3. Have missed 2 or less meetings throughout the semester ( 1st and 3rd Wed. either 6:35 or 2:40) Your hours/social credits start over every semester! *If you didn’t meet these requirements, you are considered an inactive member and the semester will not count for you.

How do I get my hours? Make an account on the website! Under “Find A Sign Up” Search: mary.vanmiddendorp@cfisd.net Use this website throughout the year in order to sign up for volunteer opportunities! Also, constantly be checking your email, FB page, our website and Remind101 for alerts on new events!

BRING YOUR SERVICE CARDS! If you do not have your service card with you at the meeting YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE! The little dates on the back are to be stamped by our officers  If you need your service card signed for an event or social you volunteered at/attended, fill out the date, event name, number of hours, etc. and THEN the president, vps, or supervisors will sign it for you!

1 FULL Ziploc bag = 1 donation hour Need donation hours? Walmart Gift Cards! Every $5 = 1 donation hour We are always needing to make purchases for the Club! Bring in some Walmart giftcards! Coke Tabs! 1 FULL Ziploc bag = 1 donation hour

Need extra physical hours? IF YOU’RE VOLUNTEERING AND TAKE PICTURES, YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EXTRA PHYSICAL HOUR! TO EARN THE EXTRA HOUR, YOU MUST TAKE A MINIMUM OF 10 QUALITY PICTURES! Send to keyclubcyranch@gmail.com Or to our facebook page WRITE ARTICLES FOR HOURS! GO TO TOKEYCLUB.COM TO FIND THIS MONTH’S TOPICS! FOR EACH ARTICLE YOU WRITE, YOU CAN GET 2 PHYSICAL HOURS (MAX OF 2 ARTICLES)

Stay CONNECTED! General Email: keyclubcyranch@gmail.com Facebook: Cypress Ranch Key Club Website: cyranchkey.com Twitter: @ranchkey Instagram: @ranchkeyclub Remind: Text “@keyranch17” to 81010 Sign Up Genius: mary.vanmiddendorp@cfisd.net

Fun Stuff Up Ahead! Senior Stoles (In February) Pizza Party for LLS/UNICEF participants directly after the afternoon meeting on February 1st (next meeting) Food Drive (next meeting) Candy Sale (next meeting)

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