MSJ Key Club
About Us
MSJ Key Club is part of Division 12 East, a division of CNH Key Club.
Division Website: d12eastkeyclub.strikingly.com
CNH Website: cnhkeyclub.org
Mission statement: Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
Vision: We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide.
Core values: The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness.
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.
Motto: Caring -- Our Way of Life.Our Impact
A snapshot of some of our previous in-person events!
Second Harvest Service Event
During our first event of the 2023-2024 school year, volunteers helped out at the Second Harvest by sorting food items to help Second Harvest, who provide food to an average of about 500,000 kids, families and seniors every month at drive-thru and walk-up sites across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties!
Tule Ponds Service Event
At the Tule Ponds Service Event, volunteers participated in restoration efforts to clear hiking paths surrounding the pond. Using loppers to clip away weeds and invasive plant species, volunteers were able to help protect the native plant species of the pond ecosystem. Afterwards, volunteers use wheelbarrows to bring weed clippings to compost.
2023 MAZE Day
Thank you to the 130+ students who signed up for MSJ Key Club's mailing list during this year's MAZE day, and thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. It was great seeing so many new faces, as well as returning members. We hope you learned more about our club and cause!
Shinn Historical Park Service Event
Preparing for the Holiday season, Key Clubbers helped out with making holiday wreaths at Fremont's Shinn Historical Park. It was an excellent opportunity for them to explore their creativity and practice their teamwork skills during the process. The wreaths were put up around the garden afterwards for visitors of the public park to admire.
Rose River Memorial Service Event
To commemorate lives lost to the COVID 19 virus, Key Clubbers gathered over zoom call, creating paper roses to mail to Rose River Memorial, a nation-wide project based in Los Angeles. Through this project, we were able to remember the losses our nation has suffered during this harsh time of pandemic through beautifully crafted roses.
Project Empow-HER
In honor of woman's history month, msj x ihs x mhs x ahs volunteers gathered over zoom call to create infographics and posters to spread awareness about inspirational women in the past. Through this project, attendees were able to learn about the women who have greatly impacted our world throughout the decades. These finished posters were donated to local elementary schools to educate and inspire young children around our community!
Key-Ping Up With Donuts
To celebrate Mission San Jose Highschool's Multicultural Week, volunteers gathered on zoom call to learn about the various types of donuts around the world to celebrate different cultures as well as to raise awareness for different social issues around the globe. Additionally, attendees gained service hours by drawing donuts together to donate to foster children at Abode Services.
Books In Nooks Service Event
MSJ Key Club worked alongside Access Books Bay Area, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing high poverty students with the chance to discover their passions for reading, and transforming library spaces for schools across the Bay. Key Clubbers gathered over zoom call to craft bookmarks, and donated books through a drop off system to help contribute in bringing high quality, high-interest, and culturally relevant books to children living in poverty.
Shumi Ramen + Umi Bubble Tea Fundraiser
In the month of January, MSJ Key Clubbers fulfilled their boba and ramen cravings at Shumi Ramen. 10% of proceeds were sent towards one of Division 12 East's main charities: the Pediatric Trauma Program, providing funds for the training of pediatric doctors and nurses, and towards donating medical equipment in hopes of helping to prevent traumatic injuries towards children.
Shinn Park Gardening
On July 18th, MSJ Key Club hosted their first in-person service event since the beginning of the pandemic! Collaborating with the Friends of Heirloom Flower Garden Club, members assisted in gardening, mulching, weeding, and setting up a plant sale at Shinn Historical Park and Arboretum, a cozy green space with beautiful gardens, including a rose garden, cottage garden, and Japanese garden. Members, finally meeting fellow peers that’ve only existed as little Zoom squares for the past year, quickly reunited with old friends and enthusiastically gardened with people they’ve never seen in person before! The feedback for this event was extremely positive, and everyone who attended had a splendid time socializing with each other, while gulping down cold drinks and mochi candy after a long three hours of gardening!
Our Team
The 2023-2024 MSJ Key Club Board:
President:
Siran Wang
HEY KEY CLUBBERS!! My name is Siran Wang, and I proudly serve as MSJ Key Club’s President for the 2023-2024 term. I joined Key Club in my freshman year, and it has been the wildest ride of meeting new people, stepping out of my comfort zone, and serving the community together. Outside of Key, I’m also on the MSJ Girls Tennis team and I enjoy playing the flute! If you have any questions about Key Club, feel free to message me! I hope to bring you the same unforgettable experiences that I have had with this club, and I’m beyond excited for you to join our Key Club family :))
Vice President:
Sasmitha Rajesh
Hey everyone! This is my last and final year in Key Club, and I am so excited to be spending my last year serving as your Vice-President! Although MSJ Key Club is the largest high-school led service organization, it is way more than that! Our community is made up of the most talented, passionate, and caring people I look up to every day! Key Club aside, I enjoy traveling, crying over TV shows, and meeting new people! I look forward to welcoming you to the Key Club community!
Secretary:
Gitali Teckchandani
Treasurer:
Varchas Kukreja
Hi everyone! My name is Gitali and I am thrilled to serve as your next secretary. After joining in my freshman year, I have been introduced to such a great community of people, and I hope you all can join and find the same! Outside of Key, I love to travel, play soccer, and go shopping. Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have.
Treasurer:
Varchas Kukreja
Hi, I'm Varchas Kukreja, and I'm really excited to be Key Club's treasurer for the upcoming term. I've really enjoyed being part of the Key Club community since my freshman year because I've met people I wouldn't have otherwise. Outside of school, I enjoy playing soccer and listening to music.
Bulletin Editor:
Bharat Sharma
Hi everyone! I’m really excited to be continuing my Key Club journey as your next Bulletin Editor. I’ve really enjoyed being a part of Key Club for the past 3 years, and high school wouldn’t have been the same without it. Outside of school, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and traveling.
Co-Activities Coordinator:
Raghav Gupta
Hi guys! I’m Raghav Gupta, and I’m thrilled to be your Key Club Co-Activities Coordinator. During my time as Co-Activities Coordinator, im excited to plan service events and create experiences which will never be forgotten. Besides Key Club, I enjoy playing Video Games, biking, and playing soccer.
Co-Activities Coordinator:
Ethank Kou
Hello, I’m Ethan Kou, last year’s freshman representative, looking forward to being this year’s Co-Activities Coordinator! I hope my experience in Key Club and my aptitude for planning makes this year’s events something to remember!
Publicist:
Owen Yu
Hello! My name is Owen Yu, and I’m honored to be able to work as your publicist this upcoming school year! In my free time, I like watching anime, playing basketball, and doing origami. I look forward with working with my fellow Key Club officers to achieve great things this year!
Meetings Coordinator:
Sarah Liang
Hi Key Clubbers! I’m super excited to be your Meetings Coordinator next year. Through Key Club, I’ve been able to both meet new friends and also serve the community. Outside of Key Club, I enjoy dancing, cooking, and playing video games. Being a part of Key Club has been super rewarding, so make sure to join! I can’t wait to see you at our meetings/events next year!
Multi-Media Manager:
Tina Xu
Hi everyone! I’m Tina Xu! I’m your first Multimedia Manager, and I can’t wait to meet everyone! Key Club was the first club I joined, and I loved it since then. I hope my last year in Key Club can help everyone get the best experience possible. Besides being part of Key Club, I also serve as an officer for MSJ Chinese Culture Club. Outside of school, I like to dance and listen to K-Pop and Hip-Hop, and I also enjoy filming and baking. 🔑(´ε｀ )
