By Mia Cerrato – Editorial Editor

On September 4, the Jonathan Law Key Club began an exciting year discussing plans and goals.     

They reviewed accomplishments from last year and made plans to do even more this year.

“The plan for this year is to continue our usual service projects such as Salvation Army,” Key Club President Angel Santiago said. “We also plan on preparing for our district conference earlier this year.” 

Volunteering from last year included saving up for a well in Swaziland to provide clean water for the community with the assistance of the Thirst Project. They also volunteered at local hospitals. 

“My favorite activity for Key Club was volunteering at the daycare at Yale,” Key Club Bulletin Editor Meghana Cheela said. “It made me feel like I was helping the community and was also just a lot of fun.” 

There are so many enjoyable and simple volunteer tasks for students to get involved in through Key Club. Members said it does not take too much effort to be nice and reach out to the local community.

“I volunteered for St. Mary’s carnival and I enjoyed it,” Key Club Secretary Sreeya Gudlavalleti said. “You get to help out and hang out with friends.” 

During the summer, Key Club continued to contribute to the community and reach out a helping hand. 

“Over the summer, Key Club worked at the Oyster Festival and helped out with interviews for new teachers this year,” said Santiago. 

Although Key Club is already making positive differences in the community, they are always looking for new members to help out and join.

“We would love if new members joined Key Club,” Cheela said. “It is truly a great experience and is a lot of fun, it doesn’t even feel like work.” 

Members said Key Club is a good experience for everyone and is enjoyable. Everyone should reach out to their community because they want to, not because it is required. 

“We are planning on pushing the key club to new members,” said Santiago.

So far, the new members are looking forward to the upcoming year.

“I want to volunteer as much as I can and help out the community,” Key Club member Lucas Greifzu said.

Some of the goals for this year include even more volunteering and more inclusivity in the community. 

“We really want to continue our volunteer work throughout the year,” said Gudlavalleti. “We are one of the most hardworking and dedicated clubs.”