CKI Circle K International
El Camino College
May 2013 Issue 1
Table of Contents Letter from the Editor
INTRODUCING: 2013-2014 Board
Pledge/Members of the Week
FELLOWSHIP/Leadership SERVICE
Shout outs!
Contact Information
Letter from the Editor
Hello Everyone! It is my pleasure to present to you El Camino Circle K’s first ever newsletter! I hope you enjoy reading these throughout the year and I will do my best to get one out to you each month on time! I’m so excited to start the new term with my fellow board members; we’ve got a lot planned for you this year! I encourage you to please submit your articles, even if you don’t get published it still counts towards MRP awards. It’s fun to let your fellow club members know what you’ve been up to!
Stephanie Munson ECC CKI Public Relations Chair
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Introducing 2013-2014 Executive Board Martha Torres-Poblano Vice President of Service
Yoandra Vasquez: Vice President of Administration
Nanci Torres-Poblano President Major: Psychology Year in CKI: 3rd Random Facts: 1. I can make people laugh! 2. I am unafraid to try new things.
Ramon Esquivel: Secretary
Major: Biological Anthro Year in CKI: 2nd Random Facts: 1.I love cooking! You name it, I can cook it! 2.I am super spontaneous! ABOOGAABOOGAABOOGA
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Major: Environmental Engineering Year in CKI: 3rd Random Facts: 1.I’m very ticklish! 2. I can be demanding, especially when I want things done.
Major: Microbiology Year in CKI: 3rd Random Facts: 1.I listen to Fall Out Boy and Paramore. 2. I go to Starbucks more than my own house
Axel Mejia-Juarez Treasurer
Major: Music(Vocal Performance) Year in CKI: 3rd Random Facts: 1.I sleep with a bright-green frog pillowpet, named Stalin. 2. I still freaking love watching Spongebob
Introducing 2013-2014 Appointed Board Esther Park: Historian
Major: Nursing Year in CKI: 1st Random Facts: 1. I'm a bookworm. 2. I have more injuries than I can count
Stephanie Munson: MRP/Public Relations
Major: Communications Year in CKI: 3rd Random Facts: 1. I’ve been in the Kiwanis family for 7 years. 2. I am a triplet.
Dalena Tran: MRP Chair
Major: Psychology/ Anthropology Year in CKI: 2nd Random Facts: 1.Adventure Time is my favorite cartoon Show. 2. I like any and all types of martial arts.
Dercy De La Cruz: Service/K-Fam Chair
Mejor: Biology Year in CKI: 1st Random Facts: 1. I like the smell of grass 2. I enjoy people watching
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Appointed board Continues … Jaime Morales: Fundraising Chair
Nick(Dark) Castro: Tech Chair
Major: Year in CKI: 1st Random Facts: 1.Best daddy in the whole outside space. 2. I’ll huff and puff your sadness away
Ryan Perry: Social/Spirit Chair
Major: Automotive Technology Year In CKI: 1st 1. I LOVE swimming and running cross-country! 2. I enjoy reading books with dark, suspenseful stories.
Notice Something: Everyone’s names are a different color?
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Major: Communications Year in CKI: 1st Random Facts: 1 .My favorite singer is Akon. 2. I will randomly break out dancng to liven up or lighten the mood.
These are representative of their colors of mushrooms chosen on the MUSHROOM BOARD of 2013-2014.
Members
of the
week!!
Jaime Morales
Kevin Castorena
Nick (Dark) Castro
Sara Ro
Pledge: I pledge on my honor to uphold the objects of Circle K International, To foster compassion and goodwill toward others through service and leadership, To develop my abilities and the abilities of all people, And to dedicate myself to the realization of mankind’s potential!
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STC-South Jaime Morales Fundraising Chair To begin with, as a recent member of Circle K International (CKI), I highly appreciate the opportunities of this organization, which provides social, learning, and life strategies, and in acknowledgement to CKI, I see myself in the future as a benevolent leader in our community. Moreover, one of my most favorite CKI events is the Spring Training Conference (STC), taken place at the Orange Coast College on May 11, 2013. At first, I did not know what to expect from this event hence all events are relatively something new to me. As I entered the workshops in each classroom, I was greeted and introduced to many CKI members in different divisions, from different schools, of different backgrounds, and made friends with some of them. As I grabbed a seat with my new friends, I focused my attention to the enthusiastic presentations hosted by other members of CKI. These presentations were not just to entertain but, also, to educate other CKI members the different tactics, regarding professionalism, that one can adhere to their journey for success. For example, the first workshop I attended taught me a few tips on how to behave professionally when my boss and I are having dinner. At the dinner table, it is important
to use the dining equipment correctly as well as engaging into the conversation while maintaining your space properly organized. Furthermore, these workshops also taught me how to act professionally online, how to manage my time by prioritizing, and how to become a great historian through defining its duties and abilities. With all the knew knowledge, I feel that I am a step closer to demonstrating leadership and that one day I will reach success. Towards the middle of the event, I felt much more comfortable with my new crowd of collaborators and we went out for lunch. During lunch, I made connection with a few more members. As we sat down and ate, I learned more about CKI and about the members, and the reasons why they joined such great organization. Their reasons were relevant to mine; to endeavor something new, to provide a ‘helping hand,’ to make new friends, to change lives, etc. After every CKI member welcomed me into their family, by the end of the day, I realized this is where I am meant to be; the place where I will learn to demonstrate service, unity, honor, and leadership.
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Board retreat Nick (Dark) Castro Tech Chair Hello peeps, this is Dark (or sometimes specially called “D-money”) and I went to the beach last Saturday. Coming from someone who would much rather explore the great indoors where their couch and refrigerator is at, this is a “big deal.” I think everyone tried to make a go at it to the ocean, but SOME of us just decided to play Tag with it (*coughs* GIRLS *coughs*). The “guys” went way past me, winning the fight with the waves. I did my best to give my reinforcements but as soon as I made any distance I was knocked back against the tides putting me right where I started. Eventually, we all just decided to be lazy. For summer weather, the clouds sure didn’t get the memo. I decided that after having a swim, we should all try to get some more sunscreen on so that we don’t roast, E-Bunny interjected to that with a scream. No one else seemed to want it either for some reason (including me). I guess we all came for some sun so we’re going to get it, not letting anything (sun)block it from us. I then saw Esther get some seashells and I decided to assist her with it while finding some for my own to get Ryan help me make a seashell necklace for my best friend. Then I came to the idea that I could get buried while excavating for it. Everyone pitched in, complimenting me about my “gangsta” bubbly butt. What I didn’t expect was some of others I couldn’t see playing hopscotch and Jack Jumps Over The Sandy Back game. The day soon came to a close, but we all decided to make one final picture day. We decided to try and pull of some gymnastics. All in all, I have no regrets and am going to be so jealous over missing the bon fire. Love you guys.
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It’s banquet season!! Jannette Alvarez ICC Rep Banquet season is a time for tears, for remembrance, and for reflection. It is a time when we get together and reflect on the past year. The good, the bad, and the hilarious; it is never a dull moment at a CKI banquet. It is also a time where we bid farewell to the old officers and install the new board. This event helps members appreciate the time and dedication their officers put into their Circle K term as well as acknowledges the members who have gone above and beyond the others. Metro Banquet was the culmination of all the banquets. It was a day when people from all the different schools in the division come together and celebrated the accomplishments of the whole division. This year Metro Banquet took place at CSU Dominguez; and even though our now past LTG, Sean Nguyen, did not cry it was a very enjoyable banquet. From the auctioning of members from each school to the end of the year speech given by Sean, it was a very fun day. The superlatives were very surprising, I did not expect to receive Super Star of Service, although Stephanie Munson’s American’s Idol award was very obvious ^_~. And congratulations to her for also winning Metro President of the Year! It was also heartwarming to see George Barron receive Most Spirited and Metro Member of the Year. It goes to show that even when you leave, you are still remembered and appreciated by your peers in CKI. Banquets are the time of change. As one board steps down, another steps up to further the accomplishments of the past year. I am so excited for all the new boards in Metro Division. Each school has elected a group of amazing individuals, and I am certain that this year’s board will not only meet the goals set by their predecessors, but also surpass them in every level. These boards are train and ready to excel, I cannot wait to see how much more Epic Metro Division will become.
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Dercy De La Cruz Service Chair, K-Fam Chair
One of our recent service events was a visit to the LA Food Bank. It was a very rewarding experience for all who attended. Not only did we help to pack 3,000 bags of fruits and vegetables for elementary school children, but it was another opportunity for the club to interact with each other in an informal setting. We “fought� for the last carrots in a bin and dodged rogue flying rotten apples. I think that this adds to the spirit present at each and every CKI meeting that takes place at ECC. This is the spirit of strong camaraderie and affection for each other. That spirit is unique, in my opinion, to our club which is why there are always new faces at the club meetings. The task given to us at this event was to fill bags with thirty carrots and four apples each. Thirty carrots seemed like a rather large number until we saw the size of the carrots; they were really scrawny. Then we were given a station where we had to separate bad apples from the good ones so that we could start packing. The people in charge played music to make the time fly by a lot faster. When we finished our event we went to eat lunch at InN-Out. We felt a bit guilty since we had just packed healthy snacks for children. But once the burger was in front of us, the guilt magically dissipated. I normally try to take away something from everything I do and this time was no exception. We are a service club, but we are also just college students who want to serve the world in any task however small while also having fun.
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Martha Torres-Poblano VP of Service
How do you feel after a service event? I for one, feel great because I’m contributing my own time to doing something good and helping out the community. Our task in Crenshaw Pride day was to paint a house that was assigned to us. Some of us were assigned to paint the outside of the house and others were assigned to plant flowers. I liked this event because it was fun working with the most amazing people in El Camino Circle K. Not only that, but we also got to interclub and meet the Foothill Division schools, LACC and CSULA. I really enjoyed this event because although it was fun painting the house, it was also fun to paint each other. At the end of the day we all had happy faces and handprints on all of our shirts. Some of the benefits of attending the service were the free lunch provided and a certificate awarded to our club for volunteering. This event was one of my favorites because we collaborated as a team to paint the house. Not only that but because I was working with the most amazing people and I love them all. I hope we can do this event again because I had a lot of fun and our members liked the food provided for lunch.
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SHOUT OUTS “I want to give a special shout out to Dalena Tran, Maricris Saker, Shannon Lopez, Jennifer Bass, Daniel Gonzales, Dalia Tafolla, Jannette Alvarez, Kenny Hooper, and Joslin Gates. I am happy that all of you are going to transfer in to even bigger schools and are one step closer to achieving your dreams. But I will also miss each and every one of you. Please know that you will always be a member of ECC CKI!” -Yoandra Vasquez A shout out to the new Board for such an amazing start to the new CKI year! I know you will all do an amazing job! If you have any questions about CERFs do not be afraid to ask. :P
HAVE LOTS OF FUN FOR ME AT THE BONFIRE!!
-Jannette Alvarez
-Dark
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS FIRST NEWSLETTER POSSIBLE! :D I LOVE YOU ALL! (it may not be the best, but I’ll get better!) -Stephanie
Giving a shout out to mine and everyone’s favorite Bruin, Ismael! Homie’s been there for me through so much in a short amount of time. Circle K wouldn’t be the same without you and I’m pretty sure everyone feels the same. Thanks so much man, I’m excited for the day I get my acceptance later and we raise all kinds of (HOLLA) at UCLA!! -Ryan Perry
Hey Circle K-er's! I would just like to say that in the year that I have spent in this club, I've made so many friends so far. As a general club member, it's definitely fun to attend meetings when possible and join in on the fun, but you can make so much more out of this club and experience a lot being a community college student. Being a part of this international organization will benefit you greatly. Not only will you be able to make friends on campus, you'll have friends from all different colleges and universities in California, Nevada, and even Hawaii! Now it may sound like community service is free labor, but that's not we're about. Yes. We do work for free sometimes, but it's always for a good cause. Many clubs are able to raise money for our district fundraising initiatives as well. Although we are pretty funloving and spirited club, there's a pretty professional side to it too! So there's more than meets the eye in this club! Try to make the most of this experience by being a board member, or just showing up and helping at events! -Dalena Tran
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Contact Information Executive Board
Nanci Torres-Poblano President elco.cki.president@gmail.com
Martha Torres-Poblano Yoandra Vasquez Ramon Esquivel VP of Service VP of Administration Secretary elco.cki.vicepresa@gmail.com elco.cki.secretary@gmail.com elco.cki.vicepresident@gmail.com
Axel Mejia-Juarez Treasurer elco.cki.treasurer@gmail.com
Appointed Board Nick Castro – Tech Chair Thedarkdragonknight09@gmail.com Dercy De La Cruz – Service Chair/K-Fam Chair dercy93@aol.com Jaime Morales – Fundraising Chair jaimem1993@yahoo.com Stephanie Munson – MD&E/PR Chair elco.cki.public.relations@gmail.com
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Esther Park – Historian Superhomie818@yahoo.com Ryan Perry – Social/Spirit Chair bsktball4ryan@gmail.com Dalena Tran – MRP Chair dalenadt@uci.edu
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead
El Camino College Circle K International