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MARCH NEWSLETTER March 15, 2021
Binghamton Circle K
President: Prachi Shah
Minutes for March 15, 2021
Call to Order: 8:00pm Introduction: ● What we do ○ Meetings: Monday’s over Zoom from 8-9pm to participate in service or fellowship ○ Collaborate with volunteer organizations on and off campus by providing volunteers Past Events: ● DLSSP: Virtual event of fellowship and service activities with other Circle K clubs ● The Fleishman Center visited October 5th to give resume and professional advice ● Chow Walk : October 1st-9th members walked a ¼ a mile to recognize hunger in Broome ● Thirst Project: On October 12th we heard a presentation by a thirst project warrior ● Zoo at Ross Park Giveaway: Andreea won the zoo raffle and received a free pass to the park ● Roberson Museum - Home for the Holidays: Circle K helped set up holiday decorations ● APO Collaboration: Members received supplies to create a face mask with their own designs ● LTG Elections: Members met other Circle Kers through service activities and trivia Upcoming Events: Want to participate in any of the upcoming events? Email circlek@binghamtonsa.edu ● Day of Caring - VINES: ○ Volunteer at VINES in downtown Binghamton to assist with cooking and food distribution March 30th from 9:30am-3:30pm or 4pm-6pm! ○ To volunteer: Check for messages in the Groupme about this event ● Fundraisers: ○ Posters for future fundraisers will be sent in the Groupme and in an upcoming email. Please share the event on your social media and with all of your friends! Make sure you mention you are with Circle K when ordering! ■ Blaze Pizza Fundraiser on Wednesday, March 17th from 5pm-8pm! ■ Halal Guys Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 6th from 11am-9pm! ■ Chipotle Fundraiser on Monday, April 26th from 5pm-9pm! ■ Panera Fundraiser on Friday, May 14th from 4pm-8pm! ● Tech Works: ○ Members will volunteer by working either online or in person - March 20-21th! ○ To volunteer: Like the message in the groupme by March 19th ● Team Sunrise: ○ Circle K members will have the opportunity to help with the delivery of luck bags for St. Patrick's Day on March 15 and 16th! ○ To volunteer: Fill out the google form in the Groupme ○ Proceeds of buying these bags will be donated to create camps and programs for children with cancer from March 8-12th ● APO Collaboration: ○ This service activity will include making a blanket for pets that will be donated! ○ Keep a look out for the pick date for the service kits. ○ When: Occurring over Zoom during the Circle K meeting March 22 ● Out of the Darkness Walk: ○ The Out of the Darkness Walk and Day of Action American Foundation for Suicide Preventation funds research, education, advocacy and support those effected by suicide. ○ Take a virtual safe walk on Saturday, April 24th to support! ○ Donate and Fundraise here: https://afsp.donordrive.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.participant&participan tID=2394899
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Roberson Museum: ○ Join Circle K at the Roberson Museum for the Easter Extravaganza on April 3rd! ○ Volunteer in 1.5 hours shifts from 11am to 3:30pm to assist educators with crafts and various Easter activities. ○ To volunteer: Like the message in the Groupme DCON: ○ Join this free virtual event filled with fun leadership, service and fellowship events from March 26-28th! ○ To attend: Register by March 19th https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQS50ODyTV4d356ymd0zzPDF0DP926P 6tc988N5GJawye9Vg/viewform?fbclid=IwAR1vfsVh3HqhG-NaE_ytLUsaEWky0j9red7k8 xBiYauxT-8Mq129hQ-t6qE K-Family Collaboration: ○ Members will have the opportunity to volunteer outside at a spring cleanup with the Owego Kiwanis club and senior citizens on Sunday, April 17th! ○ To volunteer: Like the message in the Groupme by March 1st Food Bank for the Southern Tier: ○ Join Circle K by participating in a volunteering event with the food bank of the southern tier on March 23rd (9am-12pm) and April 1st (Evening)! ○ To volunteer: Like the message in the Groupme by March 12th
Other: ● E-board Elections March 29th ○ Apply to be a member of the eboard! Just send a letter of intent by March 22nd to circlek@binghamtonsa.org ○ Positions Available: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Webmaster and Editor ○ Feel free to ask any of the eboard members for information on the positions! ● Upcoming events: ○ Guest speakers and alumni meeting Fellowship or Service: ● Members participated in a service activity! Closing Business: ● Dues are $12 and guarantees a t-shirt, insurance at Circle K events and official membership status of Circle K ● District Project: Combatting Covid ● Governor's Project: Life Necessities ● International Project: WASH partnered with UNICEF Meeting Adjourned: 9:00pm