November 9th Meeting

2020-2021

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER November 9, 2020

Binghamton Circle K

President: Prachi Shah

Minutes for November 9nd

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 ● Roberson Museum - Home for the Holidays: November 3rd & 4th Circle K helped set up holiday decorations for the community at the Roberson Museum 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, 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! ● APO Collaboration ○ Members will receive supplies to create a face mask with their own designs - 11/9 ○ Alpha Phi Omega is a national co-ed service fraternity open to anyone interested ● Tech Works ○ Members volunteer by working online or in person finding activities for teenagers and creating zoom virtual backgrounds - In person 11/14 -11/15 ● 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 ● In the works: Wishmakers Collaboration, Southern Tier Divisionals, Food Bank for the Southern Tier Service: ● Service: APO design a face mask event 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