When I was in high school (eons ago), there was a Key Club (boys only), and Kiwanis (girls only), but I had no idea what they were all about.  It wasn't until years later, when my parents joined the local Kiwanis Club, that I learned more about the club, and it's purpose.  When my mom became the first woman president of the Kiwanis Club of Tustin, I joined the club as well.  A few years later I was teaching at a middle school in Orange County, and after my students showed an interest in service, I started a "Builders Club", who participated in community service activities all over the county.  It was during this time that I recognized the power of serving others.  In 2010, I was working here at Minarets as the "English Nurse", and held a meeting to see if any students might be interested in starting a Key Club.  Over 40 students attended that meeting - keep in mind we only less than 200 students on campus at that time.  The Minarets High School Key Club was chartered in November 2011, and the rest is history!  Key Club is a place for anyone who wants to help, and serve others.  We have members who are intelligent, empathetic, caring human beings.  They come from all over the mountain area, Fresno, Madera, and Clovis.  Some of our members are involved in music, art, sports, CSF, NHS, FFA, and other areas.  The one thing they have in common is they live the Key Club motto, "Caring - Our Way of Life".  Key Club is all about relationships!  We will be selling "Boo Grams" once again this year, although it will be online, and treats will be mailed to the recipients. Another goal is to become more involved in our Division, have a newsletter, and a website (thanks to Janine!).  I also hope that we will be able to attend the District Convention in the spring.  We will continue to care for others, as we move through the ups and downs of living in a world affected by a pandemic and destructive fires. - Therese