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111. Letter from the LT.G. 2. Reminders 3.Divisional Project 4.Governor’s Project 5.District’s Project 6.Referral Program 7.Fundraising 101 8. Nature Conservancy Highlight 9.UNICEF Highlight 1. Letter from the LT.G. 2. Reminders 3.Divisional Project 4.Governor’s Project 5.District’s Project 6.Referral Program 7.Fundraising 101 8. Nature Conservancy Highlight 9.UNICEF Highlight 10.Club Resources 11. Builders Club Highlight 12.KCI Preferred Charities 13.KCI Preferred Partners 14-15. Kiwanis Family 16-17. District Contacts 18-19. General Contacts 20.Thank you! 10.Club Resources 11. Builders Club Highlight 12.KCI Preferred Charities 13.KCI Preferred Partners 14-15. Kiwanis Family 16-17. District Contacts 18-19. General Contacts 20.Thank you!

Word From theHi D23! I hope this DimooHi D23! I hope this DimooHi D23! I hope this Dimoo newsletter finds you innewsletter finds you innewsletter finds you in great spirits! This monthgreat spirits! This monthgreat spirits! This month has been so busy andhas been so busy andhas been so busy and productive, and I can’t waitproductive, and I can’t waitproductive, and I can’t wait for it to be over. I want tofor it to be over. I want tofor it to be over. I want to use this platform for someuse this platform for someuse this platform for some reminders Seniors applyingreminders Seniors applyingreminders Seniors applying to college should know!to college should know!to college should know! October 1:October 1:October 1: The CSS Profile opens. Submit itThe CSS Profile opens. Submit itThe CSS Profile opens. Submit it immediately if your target schools require it.immediately if your target schools require it.immediately if your target schools require it. October 15October 15October 15: The first major wave of Early Action (EA): The first major wave of Early Action (EA): The first major wave of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) application deadlines (e.g.,and Early Decision (ED) application deadlines (e.g.,and Early Decision (ED) application deadlines (e.g., UNC Chapel Hill, UT Austin).UNC Chapel Hill, UT Austin).UNC Chapel Hill, UT Austin). Submit FAFSASubmit FAFSASubmit FAFSA: The FAFSA is already open for this: The FAFSA is already open for this: The FAFSA is already open for this cycle; complete it as soon as possible.cycle; complete it as soon as possible.cycle; complete it as soon as possible. Request RecommendationsRequest RecommendationsRequest Recommendations: Ensure your teachers: Ensure your teachers: Ensure your teachers submit their letters before October 15.submit their letters before October 15.submit their letters before October 15. Finish EssaysFinish EssaysFinish Essays: Finalize all supplemental writing: Finalize all supplemental writing: Finalize all supplemental writing prompts for your mid-October schools.prompts for your mid-October schools.prompts for your mid-October schools. Good Luck, my Lucky Seniors. Shall we all get into ourGood Luck, my Lucky Seniors. Shall we all get into ourGood Luck, my Lucky Seniors. Shall we all get into our dream schools <3.dream schools <3.dream schools <3. Hi D23! I hope this Dimoo newsletter finds you in great spirits! This month has been so busy and productive, and I can’t wait for it to be over. I want to use this platform for some reminders Seniors applying to college should know! October 1: The CSS Profile opens. Submit it immediately if your target schools require it. October 15: The first major wave of Early Action (EA) and Early Decision (ED) application deadlines (e.g., UNC Chapel Hill, UT Austin). Submit FAFSA: The FAFSA is already open for this cycle; complete it as soon as possible. Request Recommendations: Ensure your teachers submit their letters before October 15. Finish Essays: Finalize all supplemental writing prompts for your mid-October schools. Good Luck, my Lucky Seniors. Shall we all get into our dream schools <3.Yours in friendship & Service Marielbi Uzcategui 1 | Letter From the Lt.G1 | Letter From the Lt.G

Editor & Secretary Reports Due10/05DCM09/27 - 10/25@ 7:30 Pm!Check these out! July/August Tex- o-Key C&A Suggestion Form become a Key Leader Check these out! July/August Tex- o-Key C&A Suggestion Form become a Key Leader 2 | Reminders2 | Reminders

Host a school-wide book drive, donating collected books to under-resourced elementary or Title I schools. Run a school supply drive, packing "ready to learn" kits (notebooks, pencils, backpacks) for students in need. Host a "know your worth" workshop teaching underclassmen how to search for and apply to scholarships and internships. Introduce your school to AccessATX, a free hub for internships, scholarships, volunteering, and programs, and submit new opportunities you find.This project is about closing the resource gap byThis project is about closing the resource gap by serving with intention, whether it's donating books,serving with intention, whether it's donating books, packing supply kits, sharing scholarship andpacking supply kits, sharing scholarship and internship leads, or connecting students tointernship leads, or connecting students to AccessATX. It's about showing that true service isn'tAccessATX. It's about showing that true service isn't just about giving. It's about opening doors. It's aboutjust about giving. It's about opening doors. It's about reminding students that opportunity shouldn'treminding students that opportunity shouldn't depend on zip code.depend on zip code. This project is about closing the resource gap by serving with intention, whether it's donating books, packing supply kits, sharing scholarship and internship leads, or connecting students to AccessATX. It's about showing that true service isn't just about giving. It's about opening doors. It's about reminding students that opportunity shouldn't depend on zip code.Project objectiveS ervice Ideas3 | Divisional Project3 | Divisional Project

Project objectiveService Ideas: Earn Points: Shaping Scholars takes on educational inequality across Texas and Oklahoma, two of the lowest ranked states in the nation for education. Key Clubbers are called to tutor, fundraise, donate supplies, and raise awareness to help close the gap.Each club that participates earns points toward the Governor's Project award, given out at LEDCON. Document every event with photos, log your monthly challenges, and fill out the corresponding questions on your monthly report form to make sure your club's work counts.Schoolhouse tutoring and promotion UNICEF fundraisers and partnerships Peer tutoring and mentoring School supply and book donation drives Language access support for ESL familiesLanguage access support for ESL families Rural outreach and pen pal programs Awareness campaigns & media 4 | Governor’s Project4 | Governor’s Project

The District Project in Texas-Oklahoma for the 2026-2027 school year is Love Everybody, an initiative focused on educating clubs about eating disorders (or ED's) & spotlighting health-based service. We plan on featuring organizations such as Erika's Lighthouse,a free resource for mental health education, Project HEAL, the only national organization dedicated to expanding accessibility to ED recovery & finally the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, or ANAD. The District Project in Texas-Oklahoma for the 2026-2027 school year is Love Everybody, an initiative focused on educating clubs about eating disorders (or ED's) & spotlighting health-based service. We plan on featuring organizations such as Erika's Lighthouse,a free resource for mental health education, Project HEAL, the only national organization dedicated to expanding accessibility to ED recovery & finally the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders, or ANAD. District Project Link DKMS Link 5 | District’s Project5 | District’s Project

6 | Referral Program6 | Referral Program

7 | Fundraising 1017 | Fundraising 101

The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. Ways to Get Involved: Volunteer: Help out in person at a TNC preserve or find a virtual volunteering opportunity that matches your skills. Find opportunities near you Take Action: Make your voice heard on urgent environmental issues. TNC's Action Center makes it easy to contact your elected officials. Sign an action pledge Ways to Get Involved: Volunteer: Help out in person at a TNC preserve or find a virtual volunteering opportunity that matches your skills. Find opportunities near you Take Action: Make your voice heard on urgent environmental issues. TNC's Action Center makes it easy to contact your elected officials. Sign an action pledge Ways to get involved: Attend an Event: Join a guided preserve tour or a virtual event to connect with fellow nature lovers and learn from scientists and experts. Find an event Visit a Preserve:TNC's network of protected lands is home to rare plants and animals, and serves as living laboratories for conservation. Find a preserve near you Ways to get involved: Attend an Event: Join a guided preserve tour or a virtual event to connect with fellow nature lovers and learn from scientists and experts. Find an event Visit a Preserve:TNC's network of protected lands is home to rare plants and animals, and serves as living laboratories for conservation. Find a preserve near you Know YOUR Impact: Curious about your environmental footprint? TNC's calculator lets you see how you compare to the average and find ways to reduce it. Calculate your footprint Know YOUR Impact: Curious about your environmental footprint? TNC's calculator lets you see how you compare to the average and find ways to reduce it. Calculate your footprint 8 | The Nature Conservancy Highlight8 | The Nature Conservancy Highlight

T-O KEY CLUB X UNICEF USA Raise funds during Halloween by participating in the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. Use the orange box to raise funds for children's health, safety, and education. Raise funds during Halloween by participating in the Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF campaign. Use the orange box to raise funds for children's health, safety, and education. The Club that raises the most amount of money for UNICEF USA is awarded the UNICEF CUP. The Club that raises the most amount of money for UNICEF USA is awarded the UNICEF CUP. 9 | UNICEF Highlight9 | UNICEF Highlight

10 | Club Resources10 | Club Resources

11 | Builders Club Highlight11 | Builders Club Highlight Builders Club is a Kiwanis-sponsored service clubBuilders Club is a Kiwanis-sponsored service clubBuilders Club is a Kiwanis-sponsored service club for middle schoolers, ages 12–14, where studentsfor middle schoolers, ages 12–14, where studentsfor middle schoolers, ages 12–14, where students find a place to belong, make friends, and grow asfind a place to belong, make friends, and grow asfind a place to belong, make friends, and grow as leaders. It's student-led, so members choose theleaders. It's student-led, so members choose theleaders. It's student-led, so members choose the projects they care about and take the lead inprojects they care about and take the lead inprojects they care about and take the lead in making them happen. With caring advisors, amaking them happen. With caring advisors, amaking them happen. With caring advisors, a flexible schedule, and support from Kiwanisflexible schedule, and support from Kiwanisflexible schedule, and support from Kiwanis volunteers around the world, every club is builtvolunteers around the world, every club is builtvolunteers around the world, every club is built to fit its membersto fit its membersto fit its members and serve its community.and serve its community.and serve its community. Builders Club is a Kiwanis-sponsored service club for middle schoolers, ages 12–14, where students find a place to belong, make friends, and grow as leaders. It's student-led, so members choose the projects they care about and take the lead in making them happen. With caring advisors, a flexible schedule, and support from Kiwanis volunteers around the world, every club is built to fit its members and serve its community. b u il d e r s club.org

Preferred CharitesThirst Project is a global youth-led charity focused on ending the water crisis by building freshwater wells in communities that need them most. While its primary work is based in the Kingdom of Eswatini, it operates in 3 countries and has helped provide clean water to over half a million people. You can get involved by fundraising, raising awareness, or donating to support this powerful mission. Key Club supports Start Strong: Zambia, a world wide initiative to help the children in Zambia receive proper nutrition, education, and health care. Key Club’s collective efforts include building community centers, training health care providers, teachers, and volunteers to assist those in need, and providing toys and books to children that benefit their development. Join the cause by donating money to support UNICEF and the wellbeing of children in Zambia! 12 | Key Club International Preferred Charities12 | Key Club International Preferred Charities

Peferred PartnersErika’s Lighthouse supports the mental health of elementary through high school students by providing programs for depression and spreading suicide awareness. The organization has a Positivity Pledge, a month long activity that aims to help students establish good habits for their mental health.Schoolhouse is a non-profit tutoring organization built by a Key Club alumni that aims to connect the world and prepare students for college entrance exams, and help them succeed in their high school careers. Schoolhouse encourages all Key Club members to become tutors and join the cause! 13 | Key Club International Preferred Partners13 | Key Club International Preferred Partners

Key Club is an international, high school student led organization that emphasizes altruistic service to others. We host service projects, fundraisers, and work together to do good in our communities.Elementary students are given the opportunity through K- Kids to develop their passion for service. K- Kids builds early leadership through service projects to benefit the community and build their character.Builders Clubs offers middle school students experience in leadership and allows them to serve others This club gives middle schoolers the confidence and skills they need to continue their service later.Click on description to learn more! 14 | Kiwanis Family14 | Kiwanis Family

Aktion Club stands as the only service club specific to disabled adults. Aktion Club allows everyone to make a difference in the world while building confidence and taking on eadership roles.Circle K is the largest college organization in the world. CKI empowers students to serve beyond their high school careers. Consider joining CKI to build your community and continue your devoted service to others.Kiwanis International is the backbone to the K-Family. Adult volunteers dedicate themselves to serving each other, the youth, and their communities. With Kiwanis, individuals can strive to be a source for good. 15 | Kiwanis Family15 | Kiwanis Family

District Governor: Bisan Abdalla Phone: 832-759-0808 Email: bisanabdallakc@gmail.com Instagram: @bisan.abdalla GroupMe: President’s GroupMe District Governor: Bisan Abdalla Phone: 832-759-0808 Email: bisanabdallakc@gmail.com Instagram: @bisan.abdalla GroupMe: President’s GroupMeD i s t r i c t Gov e r n o rD i s t r i c t S e c ret a r yD i s t r i c t T r easu r e rD i s t r i c t E d i t or District Secretary: Sithara Solayappan Phone: 281-415-1609 Email: keysithara@gmail.com Instagram: @sithara.solayappan GroupMe: Secretary’s GroupMe District Secretary: Sithara Solayappan Phone: 281-415-1609 Email: keysithara@gmail.com Instagram: @sithara.solayappan GroupMe: Secretary’s GroupMe District Treasurer: Brandon Jimenez Phone: 903-441-7084 Email: brandonj.kci@gmail.com Instagram: @mr._.pringle GroupMe: Treasurer’s GroupMe District Treasurer: Brandon Jimenez Phone: 903-441-7084 Email: brandonj.kci@gmail.com Instagram: @mr._.pringle GroupMe: Treasurer’s GroupMe District Editor: Riya Dheeraj Phone: 832-469-4686 Email: riyadheeraj.kci@gmail.com Instagram: @riya._.dheeraj GroupMe: Editor’s GroupMe District Editor: Riya Dheeraj Phone: 832-469-4686 Email: riyadheeraj.kci@gmail.com Instagram: @riya._.dheeraj GroupMe: Editor’s GroupMe 16 | District Contacts16 | District Contacts

T e c h P r od u c e rT e c h P r od u c e rC o n v e n t i o n lia i s o n C o n v e n t i o n lia i s o nConvention Liaison: Grant Nowotny Phone: 281-253-8278 Email: grantnowotnykci@gmail.com Instagram: @grantnowotny GroupMe: LEDCON Updates Convention Liaison: Grant Nowotny Phone: 281-253-8278 Email: grantnowotnykci@gmail.com Instagram: @grantnowotny GroupMe: LEDCON Updates Convention Liaison: Grant Nowotny Convention Liaison: Grant Nowotny Phone: 281-253-8278Phone: 281-253-8278 Email: grantnowotnykci@gmail.comEmail: grantnowotnykci@gmail.com Instagram: @grantnowotnyInstagram: @grantnowotny GroupMe: LEDCON UpdatesGroupMe: LEDCON Updates Technology Producer: Rania Yunus Phone: 832-621-1777 Email: rania.kctechpro@gmail.com Instagram: @dear.friedtofu GroupMe: Webmaster’s GroupMe Technology Producer: Rania Yunus Phone: 832-621-1777 Email: rania.kctechpro@gmail.com Instagram: @dear.friedtofu GroupMe: Webmaster’s GroupMe Technology Producer: Rania YunusTechnology Producer: Rania Yunus Phone: 832-621-1777Phone: 832-621-1777 Email: rania.kctechpro@gmail.comEmail: rania.kctechpro@gmail.com Instagram: @dear.friedtofuInstagram: @dear.friedtofu GroupMe: Webmaster’s GroupMeGroupMe: Webmaster’s GroupMeAssistant District Editor: Hailey Lee Phone: 832-944-0117 Email: haileylee.kci@gmail.com Instagram: @h4ileylee_ Assistant District Secretary: Emma Bravenec Phone: 832-612-1863 Email: emmabravenec@gmail.com Instagram: @emma.brav2609 Assistant District Editor: Hailey Lee Phone: 832-944-0117 Email: haileylee.kci@gmail.com Instagram: @h4ileylee_ Assistant District Secretary: Emma Bravenec Phone: 832-612-1863 Email: emmabravenec@gmail.com Instagram: @emma.brav2609 Assistant District Editor: Hailey LeeAssistant District Editor: Hailey Lee Phone: 832-944-0117Phone: 832-944-0117 Email: haileylee.kci@gmail.comEmail: haileylee.kci@gmail.com Instagram: @h4ileylee_Instagram: @h4ileylee_ Assistant District Secretary: Emma BravenecAssistant District Secretary: Emma Bravenec Phone: 832-612-1863Phone: 832-612-1863 Email: emmabravenec@gmail.comEmail: emmabravenec@gmail.com Instagram: @emma.brav2609Instagram: @emma.brav2609 17 | District Contacts17 | District Contacts

Region 11Region 11 AdvisorAdvisor Region 11 AdvisorMarielbi UzcateguiMarielbi Uzcategui Marielbiuzcategui.kci@gmail.comMarielbiuzcategui.kci@gmail.com Instagram: @todivision_23 | @m.uzc_Instagram: @todivision_23 | @m.uzc_ Remind | PresidentsRemind | Presidents GroupMeGroupMe Marielbi Uzcategui Marielbiuzcategui.kci@gmail.com Instagram: @todivision_23 | @m.uzc_ Remind | Presidents GroupMeDivision 23 LTGDivision 23 LTGDivision 23 LTGDivision 23 LTGDivision 23 LTGDr. Vanessa Westbrook region11@tokeyclub.com Dr. Vanessa Westbrook region11@tokeyclub.comKelly Poland kjpoland128@gmail.com Kelly Poland kjpoland128@gmail.com DistrictDistrict AdministratorAdministrator District Administrator 18 | General Contacts18 | General Contacts

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