Kiwanis, Key Club working hand in hand
Published 3:17 pm Wednesday, September 26, 2012
- Working together to serve the children of the world, several members of Crossroads Christian School, Victory Christian School and Moody High School Key Clubs, joined members of the Moody Kiwanis to share in their missions for the school year.
The Kiwanis are calling on the community to spread the word that, “helping a child helps the world.”
Established in 2007, the Moody Kiwanis came together to ensure, “when you give a child a chance to learn, experience, dream and succeed, great things happen!”
Mentoring homeschooled students from Crossroads Christian School for several years now, Victory Christian School and Moody High School have started Key Clubs, which are “an international student-led organization that provides its members opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.”
The Moody Kiwanis Club invited members of each Key Club to share what they’ve done to kick-off the school year.
Crossroads Key Club President Kaylyn Pate shared a list of projects they are looking forward to working on.
Assisting with the SAV-A-LIFE banquet, selling Jack’s coupon books as a fundraiser and providing presents for Children’s Miracle Network at Christmas time is keeping the club busy.
Crossroads has 53 members.
Their advisor is Carol Hornsby.
Victory Christian has seen an influx of freshmen to their club. Victory’s Key Club President Ashlyn Lett said they look forward to raising money for Children’s Hospital, volunteering at a 5k run at Pell City’s Lakeside Park and helping a family in need during Christmas. The club has already begun volunteer efforts at Lakeside Hospice.
Victory Christian has 100 members.
They have a new faculty advisor, Amy Phillips.
“I jumped in with both feet,” said Phillips. “They’re teaching me a lot.”
Moody High School’s (MHS) Key Club President is Emilee Hathcock.
Hathcock said their club would participate in Poverty Walk this Sunday and donate $100 to the cause. The club also looks forward to getting involved with Moody Oktoberfest and volunteering at the SAV-A-LIFE banquet.
Moody High Key Club Vice President Crystal Graves complimented Key Club secretary Gretchen Newton on getting the work out.
MHS has over 50 members.
Their advisor is Debbie Moore.
Encouraging the Key Club members to attending convention coming up in April, the Moody Kiwanis explained the benefits these students would receive.
“This is for all Key Clubs in Alabama,” said Hornsby. “There are oratorical contests, impromptu essay contests, talent show, service project initiatives—there’s a lot to do.”
Having attended before, Pate with Crossroads added, “Convention gives your school a chance to have club recognition, provides scholarship opportunities. It’s a celebration.”
“Crossroads is one of the top award winning Key Clubs in the state,” said Hornsby.
All three clubs plan to attend convention.
Exiting Moody Kiwanis Club President Carl Howard spoke about their next fundraiser.
“Moody Kiwanis are having a pancake supper, Monday, October 29 at Carpenetti’s to raise money for Key Club scholarships,” said Howard. “Last year we gave away $1,500.”
Extending their gratitude for having the Key Club members at the meeting Howard thanked them.
“We’re a small club, said Howard. “But we’re here for you.”
Moody Kiwanis meet the first and third Tuesday of the month at noon at Moody City Hall.
