K Minutes Issue XXXII Binghamton Circle K-2018 President Emily Fenter
Circle K Meeting Minutes 10_29_18 Called to Order: 8:04 Opening Remarks: o Thank you to those of you who wore pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month! ▪ Everyone looked so cute, keep an eye on the email and social media for more awesome pics! o Whose handy with graphic design applications? 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 October 29th-TODAY’S GBM- Fleishman Center Presentation o Fleishman Center’s Lexi Avery is here to workshop our professional development skills! ▪ She will teach us tips and tricks to market service in cover letters and resumes! ▪ Make sure to utilize her in the future with your concerns! 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. ▪
October 30th-Community Meal o Please join us at the United Presbyterian Church from 4:30-7:00pm o THERE IS ONE SPOT OPEN! 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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We hope to have many volunteer events like this throughout the rest of the semester as well as later in the year!
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November 3rd-Sophie’s 5K o Sophie was a freshman who lived in Hinman last year and over the summer she took her own life. ▪ In her honor, a 5K on campus sponsored by the Tri-Athlon Club (starting in Newing) will be held this weekend! ▪ The event will start 8:30am and go until 11am. • If you are interested in volunteering or running please fill out the Google Form.
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November 5th- GBM Meeting-Thirst Project • Stop by 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! • November 12- MORE Bake Sales! o We are going to need people to table and others to bake! o Please sign up and let an eboard member know that you are interested! ▪ What causes are you passionate about? Where would like to see the proceeds from the bake sale be donated to? • Let us know at the next meeting! •
November 12- Friendsgiving! o The last meeting before Thanksgiving o Y’all are going to bring food; it’s going to be potluck style! o We hope to wish y’all off before we go on break!
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November 17th-Key Club Divisional o It will be held at Broome Community County College from 9-1pm. o There will be a lot of different shifts so you will not have to stay the entire time!
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November 17th-Southern Tier Divisional o Details TBD
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Project Paw o We would have the opportunity to volunteer at a local animal shelter! o Look in the group chat for a poll!
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We are trying to figure out the best day and time to volunteer collectively It’s still a work in progress but we will keep ya posted!
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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 29th First and foremost, HAPPY SCORPIO SEASON!!
On October 29th, 1863: The International Committee of the Red Cross was founded. On October 29th, 1929: The New York Stock Market crashed as 16-million shares of stock were dumped and investors lost billions of dollars. The boom had ended and America faced a decade of depression. On October 29th, 1998: The oldest known copy of Archimedes’ work sold for $2 million at a New York Auction. Fellowship: Giants, Wizards and Elves Meeting Adjourned: 8:59