District Board
Welcome your 2024-2025 MinnDak District Board!
GOvernor
Nathan Gonzalez
Fridley Key Club
Hi MinnDak! My name is Nathan Gonzalez and I am your 2024-2025 District Governor. Currently, I am a Junior at Fridley High School. Outside of Key Club, I am involved in speech, theatre, black student union, choir, golf, and tennis.
I have been a part of the Kiwanis Family for 6 years. My journey started in 6th grade when I joined my middle school’s Builders Club where I would eventually serve as Club Treasurer. Once I joined high school, I immediately joined Key Club and by the end of my freshman year, I was elected as my Club President. As a sophomore I was elected onto the District Board as a Lieutenant Governor but halfway through the term I would end up stepping into the position of District Bulletin Editor.
As your District Governor, I plan to work to increase club connections with the district, continue the expansion of both Key Clubs and Builders Clubs, and simply make the district board more of an accesible resource to all of you! I am driven by a strong drive of care and servant leadership and I can't wait to work with you all this year as your District Governor. Never be afraid to reach out to me if you have a question, concern, or even just want to say hi!
Secretary
Melissa Juarez Best
Fridley Key Club
Hey Mighty MinnDak! I’m Melissa Juarez Best, and I’m beyond thrilled to be your secretary for the 2024-2025 service year! Outside of Key Club, I’m involved in student council, HOSA, MHS, and Yarn Club. Being in Key Club is something that I’ve found so much passion and love for throughout my past term as MinnDak’s Division 7a LTG. I look forward to working with you all in strengthening our district with engagement, friendship, and in service.
Treasurer
Ben Weingarten
Rochester Mayo Key Club
Hello! I’m Ben, your District Treasurer. I am involved in swim, model UN, and like to play guitar. I am looking forward to a great term with you all!
Bulletin editor
Aly Johnson
Willmar Key Club
Hello friends! I am Aly and I will be serving as your 2024-2025 Minnesota-Dakotas District Bulletin Editor! I am a long time swimmer, a National Honor Society member, captain of my speech team, and secretary of my schools student council! I am the past Webmaster for my home club, social media manager for two other school accounts, the former committee chair for district service projects, and the former LTG of Division 6! I am so excited to work with the board this year in our efforts to continue pushing MinnDak to be the best it possibly can be.
Lieutenant Governors
LTG of Division 1
Emma Duffy
Shiloh Key Club
Hey everyone! My name is Emma Duffy, and I have the wonderful opportunity to represent you as the Division 1 LTG! I'm so excited for this year and for the time we will have together. Some of my favorite ways to pass time are hanging out with friends and family:)
LTG of Division 2A
Jinu Lee
Moorhead Key Club
Hi everyone! My name is Jinu Lee and I’m your Division 2a Lieutenant Governor! Outside of Key Club, I’m involved in Math team, Science Olympiad, Speech and Debate, Tennis, and Orchestra. I’m really excited to work with everyone this service year!
LTG of Division 2B
Willa Vogen
Two Rivers Key Club
Hello, Key Clubbers! I am Willa Vogen, and I have the pleasure of representing the division of 2B! In my free time, I love to be outside - hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and so on. I also love hanging out with friends and family. I am so excited to get to know this division and I can’t wait for an amazing service year with you all!
LTG of division 3a
Azalea Steffes
Duluth East Key Club
Hi I’m Azalea Steffes I can’t wait to serve as the division 3A LTG for the 2024-2025 term! In my free time I enjoy reading and listening to music. Besides Key club I'm a part of debate, theatre, and Track. I can't wait to work alongside you all in service this year!
LTG of Division 3b
Leopold Famoso
Brainerd Key Club
What’s up MinnDak! I’m Leopold, your new Division 3B LTG. I’m electric to have the opportunity to serve on the district board and rep 3B! When I have free time I love to spend time outside with friends (especially on lakes), Cross-Country skiing, and ultimate frisbee. I also enjoy playing cello, spending time with my family and dogs, and anything social or helpful to my community. I’m stoked for this upcoming year of service with all of you!
LTG of Division 4
Aliyah Ryan
Lead Deadwood Key Club
Hello MinnDak! I am Aliyah Ryan and I am your Division 4 Lieutenant Governor! I am in other activities like cheerleading, speech and debate, Student council, and Educators Rising. I am so excited to work with all of you this service year!
LTG of Division
Madison Block
Webster Key Club
I'm Madison Block and I'm from Webster Key Club! I am serving as the Division 5 Lieutenant Governor for 2024-2025. I have also served as Webster's club treasurer. I am so excited for this year!
LTg of Division 6
Malik Bah
Fridley Key Club
Hey MinnDak! My name is Malik Bah, and I’m so glad to be able to represent Division 6 for this term! This will be a great year, and I can’t wait for all the new things that’ll come. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my friends, participating in track, and helping others!
LTG of Division 7A
Deqa Ahmed
Fridley Key Club
What’s up Minndak! I’m Deqa Ahmed and I serve as the Lieutenant Governor of division 7a. Previously, I was the division 2B LTG. Currently, I’m a junior at Fridley High School where I serve as the HOSA president/founder and junior class representative. Im also involved in Minnesota Honors Society, Varsity Golf and Studco. I’m so excited to work with you all!
ltg of Division 7B
The LTG position for Division 7b is currently open, please reach out to gov@minndakkeyclub.org for more details!
LTG of Division 7C
Eoin Porrata
Rochester Mayo Key Club
Hello MinnDak district, I am the new division 7c Lieutenant Governor. I am the captain of my swim team, run track, in my national honors society, and play ukulele. I am so excited to work with you all this upcoming service year.
MinnDak District Mascot
spirit of minndak
Milford Duck
What's QUACKing, MinnDak? My name is Milford Duck, and I am your 1953-∞ District Mascot. I am eager to serve as your mascot again for the 70th year in a row! During my term as MinnDak's Mascot, my goals are to inspire others to join Key Club, be the most iconic district mascot, and to instill MinnDak pride among all the Key Clubbers of the Minnesota-Dakotas District.
I'm a super senior for the 68th time at Pond High School in Division 0 (the best, nonexistent division). Besides Key Club, I am a part of Art Club (as a model of course), Scream Choir, the Aquaman Fan Club, Fishing Club, and the International Swim Team. In my free time, I enjoy flying like a spacecraft from Star Wars, eating small fish and insects, quacking at the top of my lungs to past Bulletin Editor Drew Reetz’s whistling, and hanging out with my fellow KCI mascots.
Sadly, I don’t have an email because typing is really hard with wings and feathers, but you can visit me at DCON and Fall Rally. I’m even looking to visit clubs this year! :) Keep QUACKing, MinnDak!