2016-2017
FALL TRAINING CONFERENCE AWARDS MANUAL
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F N O C G N I N I A R T L L A F
Every year, Fall Training Conference brings the district together in the mountains of Sonora, CA to show members how amazing it is to be a part of Circle K International. The event embodies the passion and spirit of the organization. This year, clubs and divisions may apply for various Fall Training Conference Awards that will show off the spirit, themes, and dynamics of schools across the district.
WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY? ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Awards give our district the opportunity to appreciate, recognize, and spotlight its outstanding individuals, clubs, and divisions for the exceptional work they do every year. It is very important for all clubs - regardless of their size or circumstances - to feel that they are supported and acknowledged by their division and district. Our district would be nothing without the dedication of our members, clubs, and divisions. It is an honor that is meaningful for recipients and the Cal-Nev-Ha District.
DISTRICT UNITY
All throughout the announcement of awards, everyone cheers and congratulates other individuals and clubs for their achievements. It shows how supportive and encouraging clubs are of one another. Circle K-ers acknowledge how hard each individual, club, and division worked to earn the awards they receive. Thus, awards provide the district with a sense of pride and unity for these accomplishments.
REFLECT
District awards are a great way to reflect on the progress of your club. Awards can be a good indicator of the areas in which your club excels as well as the areas where individuals and clubs can improve. Awards can inspire clubs and individuals to strive to do all that they can do and be all that they can be in Circle K. Ultimately, awards serve as a reflection of all that the club embodies and accomplishes for the term.
LEGACY
Winning awards is a reminder to your club and its members of the accomplishments, values, and pride your club carries in Circle K. Clubs may place awarded patches on their banners as a physical reminder of their successes. Awards contribute to the legacy of your term. Whether it be being the club with the most service hours per member or being the club with the AMAZING scrapbook at District Convention, the achievements of your club can inspire members to carry on this legacy for years to come.
TAKE IT FROM THE MEMBERS JACK WANG, UC SAN DIEGO Have it be a motivating factor! It shows how much hard work and dedication you put in the entire year. PAULA LE, CSU LONG BEACH When you’re applying, you’re not only applying for yourself or the club; you’re applying for all the people around you -- your friends, advisors, people who secretly look up to you. They want to see you receive that award because they know you deserve it, and they want to share that moment of happiness with you! RICHARD TZUL, LOS ANGELES CITY COLLEGE It creates a sense of community. When the district recognizes someone, that member becomes someone we can rally around and see as an inspiration to be a better CKI member. TERRENCE DIAZ, HARVEY MUDD COLLEGE It makes people confident about their abilities! And being confident about your abilities will allow you to strive for more ambitious things! MANUEL SANTIAGO, ORANGE COAST COLLEGE It recognizes your club for all the amazing things you’ve accomplished. Receiving awards provides a legacy for your term.
OVERALL TIPS & TRICKS START EARLY! Awards are great resources to help you plan out the term. Be proactive with your promotion and work - especially when it comes to awards like FTC Spirit and Outstanding Club Video!
READ RULES & DIRECTIONS ! The overall criteria for each award is described on the cover page of the application. Pay careful attention to the criteria, submission guidelines, and deadlines.
DELEGATE THE WORK ! Work together with fellow officers and members. They can help proofread the applications and ensure that you are following the criteria for the awards.
FTC SPIRIT The Spirit Award is presented to the division(s) that displays the most spirit, creativity, sportsmanship, and overall behavior throughout the entire weekend of Fall Training Conference.
TIPS: The sections listed as “Attire” and “Cheering” are used to help judges identify divisions throughout the duration of Fall Training Conference. Teach and learn club and division cheers at meetings and events to prepare members for Fall Training Conference. Have practice sessions or practice on your way to FTC to get members extra prepared and excited!
DUE: FTC AWARDS, TIPS, AND DEADLINES
Printed application is due on site no later than Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 9 AM.
OUTSTANDING CLUB T-SHIRT AWARD The Outstanding Club T-Shirt Award is presented to the top three clubs who made a creative and innovative club t-shirt that promotes Circle K International.
TIPS: Remember to take copyright into account. There will be a 10 point deduction if images resemble a copyrighted design regardless of whether it is created from scratch. All shirts will be modeled at the Fall Training Conference Fashion Show, but schools that are not present at Fall Training Conference may have an outside representative model their shirt.
DEADLINES: Physical t-shirt and printed Outstanding Club T-Shirt application will be due on-site at Fall Training Conference by Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 9 AM. Supplemental fashion show criteria (front and back designs and t-shirt description) must be submitted to the Member Recognition Chair (member-recognition@cnhcirclek. org) AND District Governor (governor@cnhcirclek.org) by Saturday, October 15th, 2016 at 11:59 PM.
2015-2016 OUTSTANDING CLUB T-SHIRT RECIPIENTS 1st Place: Orange Coast College 2nd Place: University of California, Riverside 3rd Place: Irvine Valley College Honorable Mention: California State University, Long Beach
OUTSTANDING CLUB VIDEO AWARD The Outstanding Club Video Award is presented to the top three clubs that create a high quality, creative, and original video that promotes Circle K International.
FTC AWARDS, TIPS, AND DEADLINES
TIPS: The video should serve as a promotional tool for Circle K International. It should promote the organization and the Circle K Club within its respective school/community. The maximum length of the video is 3 minutes. The cost of producing the video may not exceed $200 USD. Remember to take copyright into account. There will be a 10 point deduction if images resemble a copyrighted design regardless of whether it is created from scratch.
DEADLINES: Submit video link and Outstanding Club Video application to the Member Recognition Chair (member-recognition@ cnhcirclek.org) AND District Governor (governor@cnhcirclek. org) NO LATER than Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 11:59 PM.
2015-2016 OUTSTANDING CLUB VIDEO RECIPIENTS 1st Place: University of California, Riverside 2nd Place: California State University, Long Beach 3rd Place: University of California, Los Angeles
OUTSTANDING WEBSITE AWARD This award is presented to the top three clubs that regularly produce a high quality website that features pictures, upcoming events, updates, and educational/informational resources. The website should serve as an effective communication tool for the club and its members.
TIPS: Remember to maintain and update your club’s website throughout the 2016-2017 Circle K term! Recipients will be announced at District Convention. Be sure to incorporate your club’s theme in your website if applicable.
FTC AWARDS, TIPS, AND DEADLINES
Be sure to incorporate graphic standards into the website. Properly utilize the Circle K logos and the most current masthead. You can check out graphic standards in the Circle K International Brand Guide (www.circlek.org/brandguide). You may also view the most updated mastheads on the CNH Circle K Website. Use the judging standards on the award or talk to your past technology/website chairs to help you improve or change your website if needed. Remember to take copyright into account. There will be a 10 point deduction if images resemble a copyrighted design regardless of whether it is created from scratch.
DEADLINES: Outstanding Club Website Application should be e-emailed to the District Member Recognition Chair (memberrecognition@cnhcirclek.org) by Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 11:59 PM.
2015-2016 OUTSTANDING WEBSITE RECIPIENTS 1st Place: University of California, Irvine: Bryce Tham 2nd Place: Orange Coast College: Marylou Aquino 3rd Place: University of California, Berkeley: Seokhyeon Ryu
MR COMMITTEE CONTACT INFO
MRP/MRS COORDINATOR ESTHER WANG E-MAIL: ewang.cki@gmail.com NUMBER: (858) 212-6377
GOOD LUCK!
NORTHERN REPRESENTATIVE THUY TRAN E-MAIL: thuy.circlek@gmail.com NUMBER: (209) 482-7394
MEMBER RECOGNITION CHAIR NATALIE MANN E-MAIL: nataliemann.cki @gmail.com NUMBER: (714) 875-4794
CENTRAL REPRESENTATIVE TERRENCE JAMES DIAZ
E-MAIL: tdiaz@g.hmc.edu
ADMINISTRATIVE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT MANUEL SANTIAGO
NUMBER: (323) 632-6652
E-MAIL: msantiago.cki @gmail.com NUMBER: (714) 271-0561
SOUTHERN REPRESENTATIVE JACK WANG
E-MAIL: cki.jwang@gmail.com NUMBER: (714) 768-5659
CREATIVE EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT PAULA LE E-MAIL: paula.cnhcki @gmail.com
NUMBER: (714) 675-5345
The MR Committee is always there to help! Don’t be afraid to reach out to any of us.
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