This Past regular Luncheon meeting,our Kiwanis group had the pleasure to invite the Key Club from the Mark Keppel High School in Alhambra. These fine young students were very much involved in the community

Jason,the president of the Key Club spoke about different issues concerning the high school students. One of the issues was regarding drinking at the age of 18. It was quite informative.

Kudos to the wonderful group

The Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. What makes Key Club so successful is the fact that it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.

Today, Key Club exists on more than 5,000 high school campuses, primarily in the United States and Canada. Growth efforts, however, have taken the Key Club experience internationally to Canada, the Caribbean nations, Central and South America, and most recently to Asia and Australia.

 How to avoid being vulnerable:

1. Use common sense. When items are purchased in boxes, don't leave the pachaging out on the curb to advertise your new acquisitions. Cut the boxes into pieces and recycle if possible.
2. When you go on vacation,suspend newspaper and mail delivery. The post office will hold your mail until your return or can forward it to another address. To arrange this, go online to www.usps.com and chlick "receiving mail" There is no charge for the service
3. Consider using electric timers when you are not in. It is inexpensive and worthwhle to set it up. Keeping your place looking occupied as much as possible. Timers also can control  a radio or television to make it sound occupied
4. Your mail delivery should never be tossed into the trash. Destroy documents using a paper shredder. Shredders are inexpensive. Don't forget to shred credit card offiers. Call (888) 5-OPTOUT (567-8888) to have your name removed from direct marketing lists. including credit card offers. You can also opt out for free at OptOutPrescreen.com.  The comsumer credit reporting industry website

I hope these information will help you and a little common sense would help to protect your valuables