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Governor’s Project Committee ChairAbbey ClaesHello Key Clubbers! My name is Abbey Claes and I am the 2015-16 Governor’s ProjectChair. This year our project is 'Service for Service' or serving Veterans. These men and womenrisked their lives to keep us safe and preserve our freedom. Our goal is to serve these heroesbecause of all they have done for us.Since our District Leadership Conference, I attended New Board Training and theInternational Convention in Indianapolis. Currently, I am working on a “Cookbook” which willcome out in August. This book will be your recipe for success and will contain contact information,needs lists for Veterans hospitals, locations where you can volunteer, and service projectsuggestions. Also, I worked on a banner patch for any clubs that complete two or more ‘Service forService’ projects. In addition, clubs will receive a letter outlining three other service projects tocomplete this summer.Here are some fun service projects you can do this summer:Red Poppies are used to show support for Veterans, so let's showour support. Get crafty and make pins with Red Poppies. You canuse fabric or fake flowers to make them, just grab some glue andgather your club together. You can sell the poppies during school,sporting events, and at places around your town. This website hastemplates to make the poppies. (http://poppytime.com/poppycraft-activities.htm)Make cards for Veterans Day. Although it is a few months away, this is a great way to showyour appreciation to Veterans. You can then stash the cards and have a nice pile to send outto hospitals or other places on Veterans Day.Now you know what this year’s Governor’s Project is and a few projects you can do. Sohave fun getting started and if you have any questions or want to tell me about your serviceprojects, please feel more than welcomed to send me an email!In service,Abbey Claes6