K Minutes Issue XXX Binghamton Circle K-2018 President Emily Fenter
Circle K Meeting Minutes 10_15_18 Called to Order: 8:08 Opening Remarks: o Wear pink or bring something pink to any meetings throughout the month in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM)! o We were able to fundraise $50 today! ▪ This is a great start for the first bake sale of the year! ▪ Keep up the great work ☺ o Feeling artsy? o We need help with T-shirt designs—please start submitting soon o On the mockup please include, Binghamton Circle K and the academic year! o Send your design(s) to circlek@binghamtonsa.org o Add us on Social Media! o Like our Facebook page and join the Circle K group for more reminders! o Follow us on Instagram! o Request to be a member of Circle K on B-engaged! o The B-engaged transcript contains all the clubs, sports, and events you have participated in throughout the year(s)! Past Events: Thank you to all of those participated in our service activities during fall break in the rain! o Howloween at the Zoo o Out of the Darkness Walk o Riverbank Cleanup o Serve-a-thon!
WE HAVE COMPLETED 178 SERVICE HOURS IN JUST THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER! Please continue to come to events and help us grow this number! Upcoming Events: ▪ VINES-EVERY WEDNESDAY & THURSDAYS o Volunteer to help with the Urban farm and help combat the Binghamton food desert! o Hours are Wednesday’s 1-3pm and Thursdays 9-12pm. o This is a very flexible volunteer commitment! o You have to sign up on an individual basis, but we are trying to arrange a carpool. o Please let know Emily if you are interested in participating, because she can connect you with a group build. ▪
Boo at the Zoo-October 19th, 20th, 26th, & 27th ▪ Break out your favorite Halloween Costume and help scare people around the zoo! ▪ Unlike last year, you have to sign up independently, but don’t worry many Circle Kers are already going!
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Make sure to look out for the next email! There will be the link to sign up!
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Trick or canning! -October 23rd o 4-7pm o Come help put a new spin on the trick or treating! o We will be collect cans instead of candy for the those in need and then donating the items to Bare Necessities, the food pantry on campus.
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October 28th -Southern Tier Divisional #2 o Did you miss the first one? No worries, Erin is planning the second divisional of the semester! o It will be held this time at Ithaca College. o We are anticipating on having two cars drive up so that there are 10 spots open! ▪ This is a great way to meet members of Circle K from all over the Southern Tier! o Please let an eboard member or email circlek@binghamtonsa.org if you are interested in going!
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October 28th-Austism Speaks Annual Trick or Treat 5K o Autism Speaks is hosting its annual 5K trick or treat event ▪ Unfortunately, the org is no longer looking for volunteers. ▪ Come out and support this great cause! • There is a $5 entrance fee for this event.
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October 29th-GBM- Fleishman Center Presentation o Fleishman Center’s Lexi Avery is coming to workshop our professional development skills! ▪ She will teach us tips and tricks to market service in cover letters and resumes!
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October 30th-Community Meal o Please join us at the United Presbyterian Church from 4:30-7:00pm o At the soup kitchen, we will be helping distribute food to community members in need! o This is the last Tuesday of the month, so many people will be at the soup kitchen including children. ▪ We hope that this will be a great outlet to connect with more than just the students of Bing
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November 2nd-4th- NY Speaking o Lake George (check out the pictures from previous years, it’s a beautiful place!) o This event is conference style with programming geared for the success of any Circle Ker or any college student for that matter! ▪ A previous event was learning to cook with only a microwave. o This event is a little bit more expensive, so we need to know if you are interested ASAP November 5th- GBM Meeting
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November 9th-5:00pm o Stop by on Friday for FREE PIZZA! o Thirst Project Water Warriors (speakers) ▪ Come learn more about how you can help defeat the water crisis in Swaziland by 2020
Later in the semester! • MORE Bake Sales! o Thanks to all who baked and volunteered their time today! o The proceeds from today’s bake sale will be donated to Breast Cancer research! •
Friendsgiving! o The last meeting before Thanksgiving o Y’all are going to bring food; it’s going to be potluck style! o Hope everyone can make it ☺
Committee Chair Applications! o Are you interested in applying to be a committee chair?
o International and Governor’s project chairs are still open! o There will be a link in the next email or you can sign up after the GMB! o It isn’t a huge time commitment and looks amazing on a resume Dues:
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Dues are $12, are not mandatory, but highly recommended! This is a requirement to become an official international member and to be able to run for eboard in the future! o Dues include: ▪ free t-shirt ▪ insurance at events ▪ official certificate ▪ membership ID from Kiwanis. Fun Facts about October 15th
On October 15th, 1969: Millions nationwide protested the Vietnam War. On October 15th, 1993: Nelson Mandela and South African President F.W de Klerk were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize On October 15th, 2017: Actress Alyssa Milano began the “Me too” campaign. Her tweet prompted floods of replies on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Fellowship: 7 up Meeting Adjourned: 8:55