The month of December is a busy one, and you certainly do not want to miss out on all of the incredible opportunities the district has to offer. This Biweekly Update is full of upcoming news to keep you informed and involved. With the Running for Higher Office Webinar, Thirst Project Merchandise Countdown, and Call to Convention, I highly encourage your Key Club to stay engaged with district efforts. 

As Winston Churchill once said, “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty”. Key Clubbers are powerful agents of change, and it is important for you to understand how to be impactful in your role as a student leader. To read more about affecting change, please click on the attached Swift Kick article below. 

The ABC(D) Guide To Being An Agent Of Change: 

• ASSESS
• BUILD
• COMMUNICATE
• DEDICATE

Are you in need of icebreaker ideas for club meetings? In this virtual environment, it is especially necessary for your Key Club to prioritize team building and bonding. If you are having a hard time developing icebreakers on your own, I recommend you click on the link below to read about 50 icebreaker questions from Sign Up Genius that you can use at your next virtual event. 

The Executive Committee is hosting our annual Running for Higher Officer Webinar on Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 3:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. PST with a special twist including trivia and an animal guest from the Woodland Park Zoo. The trivia winners will each receive a $5 Starbucks gift card. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the positions of Lieutenant Governor, the District Executives, and the International Board. If you are interested in running for higher office or simply like arctic foxes, you do not want to miss out! The Zoom link will be sent via email prior to the event. The deadline to register is Friday, December 18, 2020 at 11:59 P.M. PST. 

Act fast! You have one week to purchase the newly designed Thirst Project merchandise on the PNW Key Club Shop via the PNW Key Club website. By purchasing crewnecks, hoodies, or sticker bundles, you can support PNW Key Club’s efforts to fund five wells in the Kingdom of Eswatini, Africa and spread awareness about the global water crisis. Twenty five dollars gives one person clear water for their ENTIRE lifetime, and the profits from your purchase will go directly to the Thirst Project. The PNW Key Club Shop closes on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 11:59 P.M. PST, so make sure to check it out as soon as possible. Prices marked on the shop include shipping to the US and Canada. You can email project@pnwkeyclub.org with any further questions you may have regarding the merchandise.

On December 6th the District Convention Committee hosted their first webinar to go over convention logistics, programming, and awards. To recap, DCON will be taking place virtually on March 26th and 27th, 2021. The cost of registration is $65 and includes several materials that will be mailed to your home.  You can register NOW through the PNW Key Club Shop by clicking the link below. Registration will close at 11:59 PM on February 1st, 2021. To hear more about the programming for the convention, you can watch the newly released Call to Convention Video or reference the DCON 2021 Registration Packet. In the DCON 2021 Registration Packet, you can also read more about awards and hosting a booth at the Exhibit Hall. Finally, if you are interested in running for a position on the Executive Committee, please reference the DCON 2021 Election Packet. In the packet, is information about the campaign rules and the Pre-Convention Orientation Meeting. If you have any further questions about this year’s District Convention, please email convention@pnwkeyclub.org.