My earliest and most prominent DCON memory was from last year. It was my first ever district convention and I was looking forward to it so much because of all the hype that surrounded the exciting event. We had just arrived at the hotel in downtown Dallas. We finally got assigned our room keys and finished unpacking and settling in…then we went downstairs. I was prepared for your typical welcoming event situation. A few speakers, an overview of how the next three days would go, and maybe a few icebreakers. What awaited us downstairs was something I never would’ve imagined. The entire room was filled corner to corner with inflatable obstacle courses, ball pits, and several interactive games and activities. I met people from all across Texas and Oklahoma that I never would’ve imagined ever speaking to. It was honestly the best start to an even better DCON experience. That first welcoming day set the tone for the rest of the weekend. I think this certain experience has stuck with me because this was the moment I realized how much Key Club meant to me and changed me. When I first got into high school, I had never heard the words Key Club in my life. It was by pure chance that I found myself in Key Club. At the time I thought I was joining a club that would give me something fun to do on the weekends, but little did I know it would become such a huge part of my life throughout high school. In that moment I felt so grateful that I was a part of such a loving and welcoming Key Club family. Especially knowing myself and how big a role Key Club played in shaping me into the person I have become. For me that first day was filled with so much joy and happiness, and that carried over day after day after day. I think the beauty of seeing so many people come together from different states and connect like they’ve known each other their whole lives shows the impact Key Club has and the relationships it builds. Being in such a friendly and inviting atmosphere was so incredibly refreshing and a feeling I will never forget. The welcoming day at DCON 2017 is a day I hold dear to my heart to this very day. It showed me the reach this amazing club has and the relationships that stem from a genuine group of people who share common interests. That was a day and feeling I will never forget. |
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