2020-2021
NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER November 2, 2020
Binghamton Circle K
President: Prachi Shah
Minutes for November 2nd
Call to Order: 8:00pm Introduction: ● What we do ○ Weekly meetings on Monday’s over Zoom from 8pm to 9pm to participate in service and fellowship activities ○ Collaborate with volunteer organizations on and off campus by providing volunteers Past Events: ● DLSSP: Members attended a virtual volunteering event with fellowship and service activities with members from other college Circle K clubs. ● A representative from the Fleishman Center came to visit on October 5th to give resume and professional development advice based on volunteer experience ● 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, an organization that brings safe drinking water to communities where it is not available. ● Zoo at Ross Park Giveaway: Andreea won the zoo raffle and received a free pass to the park Upcoming Events: Want to participate in any of the upcoming events? Talk to an e-board member or email circlek@binghamtonsa.edu ● Day of Caring - VINES ○ We volunteer at VINES in downtown Binghamton to assist with cooking and food distribution. The event was cancelled this weekend, but will continue in the future. ● Fundraiser ○ 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! ● Roberson Museum - Home for the Holidays ○ November 3rd to 4th from 9am to 4pm join Circle K at the Roberson Museum and help set up holiday decorations for the community ● APO Collaboration ○ Members will receive supplies to create a face mask with their own designs - 11/9 ● Tech Works ○ Members volunteer by working online finding activities for teenagers and creating zoom virtual backgrounds - Virtual possible 11/7/2020 ● Scholarship Opportunities: ○ Apply for the Kiwanis Children’s Fund Scholarship or the John E. Mayfield Circle K Scholarship through the link in the email - Due by 2/1/2021 ● Halloween Competition ○ Submit your Halloween costume pictures and the winner for the best costume will receive a free Circle K t-shirt ● In the works: Wishmakers Collaboration, Southern Tier Divisionals Service: ● Service with Ana: Thank you note to a person of your choosing Closing Business: ● Dues of $12 are due by November 15th - Venmo is acceptable ○ Guarantees a t-shirt, insurance at club events, and official membership status of CKI ● Looking forward to new Covid-friendly events: ○ Virtual tutoring - sign up in the email ○ District Project: Combatting Covid ○ Governor's Project: Life Necessities ○ International Project: WASH partnered with UNICEF Meeting Adjourned: 9:00pm