1. Welcome Key Clubbers!

2. 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.

3. The deadline is… TODAY, OCTOBER 1 ST Remember you are not officially a member until you have completed all three steps (online registration, parent permission slip, and $30 dues!)!

4. Get your Key Club shirt now! We have a limited number of medium and larges left. If you still need a shirt and have paid, you can pick up a shirt now! We will be making a second order ASAP so everyone else can receive their shirts!

5. You joined Key Club… now what? Each semester, you are required to have 15 service hours (10 of which must be physical) and attend 2 socials! Through Key Club, you are going to make so many friends and have so many amazing experiences! Make the most of your Key Club experience!

6. REMEMBER! The only way to earn your credit for Key Club volunteer hours and social credits is to volunteer at/attend events offered by our Key Club!

7. Now let’s welcome… REENA GANNON Your brand new Key Club Vice President!

8. It’s October! You know what that means? It’s time to…

10. UNICEF is an international humanitarian organization dedicated to bettering the lives of children across the globe who suffer from malnutrition, lack of clean water, insufficient medical care, and overall don’t have the necessities to live. Trick-Or-Treat for UNICEF is a fun and easy way to help provide those needs for children across the world. Look at all you can do! $1 – Clean water for a child for 40 days! $5 – Give food to a malnourished child for 5 days! $10 – Vaccinate 280 children! $100 – Protect 100 kids from malaria! $500 – Provide a water pump to an entire village!

11. 1.Check out a UNICEF box after the meeting! 2.Fill that box ¾ of the way full with coins and bills! 3.Once the box is full you can… a. Bring the money back and fill up again b. Return the box and your money You can drop off your money BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ONLY to Mrs. Haygood in Room 2110 IF YOU LOOSE YOUR BOX OR FAIL TO RETURN IT BY OCTOBER 31 ST, IT IS A $5 FEE. IF YOU FAIL TO PAY THIS FEE, YOU WILL BE PLACED ON THE FINES AND FEES LIST

12. How do I get my hours? Search: lesly.haygood@cfisd.netlesly.haygood@cfisd.net Use this website throughout the year in order to sign up for volunteer opportunities! Also, constantly be checking your email and our website for alerts on new events!

13. 10/4: Good Shepherd Pumpkin Patch 10/4: Keith Elementary "Frozen" Movie Night 10/5: COF Texans Tailgate Party 10/10: Lakewood Unitied Methodist Church Craft Show 10/11: Monster Mash Run 10/11: Good Shepherd Girlfriends Gift Market 10/11: Cy Fair Helping Hands Office 10/16: Judy Dierker Holiday Market Desserts 10/18: Camp Hope BBQ Cook Off 10/22: Bridgeland Howl-O-Ween Fest 10/24: Keith Elementary Sock Hop 10/24: Pope Elementary Boo Bash 10/24,10/25: Gingerbread Village Holiday Market 10/25: Cypress Creek Lakes Zombie Stomp 5K Race 10/25: Fairfield Adults and Kids Triathlon Setup 10/25: Wee Wuns Fall Festival 10/26: Houston Striders Half Marathon 11/1: Fall Plant Sale at Hearthstone 11/8: Fairfield Run For Greater Things 11/15: Millsap Fall Fest and Movie Night 12/5: Christmas in the Park Decoration Setup 12/6: Christmas in the Park - Bridgeland Salyards Volleyball Concessions Salyards Football Concessions Smith Volleyball Concessions Smith Football Concessions Ranch Volleyball/Football Concessions There are plenty of available events! Check Sign Up Genius and the website regularly!

14. ATTENTION: If you sign up for an event, YOU MUST SHOW UP! It reflects negatively on our club AND you! There are lots of people who want to volunteer for events but can’t because they’re full! If you cannot make a volunteer event, DELETE YOUR SIGN UP! There are plenty of people who will take your spot. DELETING YOUR SIGN UP IS BETTER THAN BEING A NO-SHOW!

15. Need donation hours? Coke Tabs! Bring in soda can tabs to be donated to the Ronald McDonald House. 1 FULL Ziploc bag = 1 donation hour Walmart Gift Cards! Key Club uses Walmart giftcards throughout the year for various occasions. Every $5 = 1 donation hour Don’t forget to fill up those UNICEF boxes for 1 donation hour !

16. BRING YOUR SERVICE CARD TO EVERY MEETING! Starting today, if you do not have your service card with you at the meeting YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CREDIT FOR YOUR ATTENDANCE! 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 we will sign it for you!

17. What’s expected of ME? When you’re volunteering… - Wear your Key Club shirt! - Always be on time! - Never leave until your work is completely done! - No purple! - No eating! - No cell phones! Do whatever is asked of you with a good attitude Remember… you are there to serve!

18. Calling all FRESHMEN! Are you a freshman in Key Club this year and are interested in becoming a Key Club officer? Apply to be a freshman representative! Informational meeting: TODAY October 1 st after the afternoon meeting (Applications and interview information)

19. Stay CONNECTED! Facebook: Cypress Ranch Key Club Website: cyranchkey.com Twitter: @ranchkey Instagram: @ranchkeyclub Remind: Text “@ranchkey15” to 832-564-3348 Sign Up Genius: lesly.haygood@cfisd.net

20. Do you have volunteer hours outside of Key Club? You should work towards… The Presidential Volunteer Service Award! Go to presidentialserviceawards.org and make an account and track your hours throughout the entire calendar year! You can include your Key Club hours as well as any outside hours. We will give you more information as the semester comes to an end!

21. Questions?