End of Year Banquet
EF, Burroughs, D33
In early may the Burroughs key club did an end of year banquet event. During this event they announced raffle winners: Sarina Khara, Shiza Chaudhry, and Lynkim Phan, they also awarded seniors with soles. Along with this they also gave out officer awards to their key club officers and then they announced their future officers and gave them a welcoming gift. Then they congratulated their top ten key clubbers of the year with an award and a special award for their member of the year: Annie Ngo. Lastly they acknowledge the adults that have helped them with their endeavors.
Bike Anywhere Day
LN, Helix, D31
On the morning of Thursday, May 15th, I volunteered at Helix Charter’s private booth for Bike Anywhere Day. We handed out goodie bags and shirts to participants who biked to school as part of the event. I remember still trying to wake up as we set up the booth in front of the school, but once things got going, the energy was great! My fellow volunteers and I had a lot of fun playing music and encouraging others to stop by and join us. I’d love to participate in this event again next year—though perhaps at a more central location so even more bikers can get involved. Overall, it was a fun and rewarding way to engage with the community and encourage student participation in a positive, active initiative.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Volunteering
QL, West Sierra, D44N
Our last two community service events were on the 28th of April. These events were held at Cortez Park in West Covina. The first event was the 29th Annual Information Fair Festival, this was at 12:30-5:30 PM. We had a total of four members who helped out, in this event they helped parents with waivers, stamping, and the children’s safety while on the bouncy houses. And for our second service event that day it was the Load Truck held from 3:30-6:00 PM. We had a total of three members who stayed after the 29th annual festival to help clean up.
Warm Heart Warm Feet
LH, High Tech Media Arts, D21W
During March, we developed a project called Warm Heart Warm Feet, a sock drive for the homeless. We collected over 40 pairs of socks from various members, and we donated them to a local homeless shelter. During April, we hosted our club elections and welcomed our new board. We have hosted another card-making event, and our excited to start parenting with HTH elementary on a new project.
District Convention
CW, D35E
This year, our district gathered at the Ontario Convention Center for our annual DCON. Marking the end of one term and the beginning of the next, there were three days of joyful celebration and teary goodbyes. The old immediate predecessors exchanged farewells and advice for the newly sworn-in lieutenant governors. Games were played, friendships were made, and everyone danced the night away at the governor's ball. Awards were given, as the old district board recognized the members who had shown exemplary efforts and dedication throughout the entirety of this ‘23 - ‘24 term. All new and old LTG’s were required to attend, and various other members traveled all across the California, Nevada, and Hawaii region to be in attendance. The new lieutenant governors were not only celebrated, but guided by all the experienced around them, given advice to begin the new term, and cheered on as they start on this new chapter of their lives.
