Volume XV Issue 3: 2009 September Issue by Florence Lee

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, BERKELEY

SEPTEMBER 2009

The Cal Kronicle http://www.ucbcki.org/

VOLUME XV ISSUE 3

I hope all of you had an enjoyable summer and are well rested for a year full of nonstop fun, excitement, and – yep, you guessed it – service! To all our returning members, it’s great to have you back! You will find that this fall semester is packed with all the service events you fell in love with as well as some new ones that are sure to win you over. To all those who are new students, welcome to U.C. Berkeley! I am confident that you will discover that Circle K is an organization that gives you both the flexibility and the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and make a difference in your community. Whether you are interested in working with kids, the elderly, the environment, or fundraising for global charities, Circle K has everything you need to fulfill your passion for service. Along with these projects, you will find that Circle K provides unbeatable leadership opportunities that will enhance your social and professional skills. We have 11 top-notch chairs that hold weekly committee meetings that will give you the ability to get involved in the club and make positive/creative

changes no matter what your interests are. Lastly, as you look around the room, you will find that Circle K is a club that offers long lasting friendships and bonds that will stay with you long after you graduate. Just ask some of our older members. Circle K has become a family away from home for many of us. As you go through your schedule, I hope you left some time to experience all that Circle K has to offer! In just six short months, we have completed a record number of 6,000 hours of service and raised $6,000 for charity. We have had an extraordinary year thus far and we don’t expect to slow down any time soon. With that, I encourage each and every one of you to attend the awesome service projects, get involved in committees, and meet new people at super cool socials. I can’t wait to meet each and every one of you and hope that you make this your most memorable year yet!

IN THIS ISSUE SERVICE

PRESIDENT’S

MESSAGE

– Josh Lomeli

PRESIDENT

Special two-page spread on the first ever 24-Hour Service-A-Thon. PAGE 5

LEADERSHIP

440 students sign up for Circle K during Welcome Week & Calapalooza! PAGE 10

FELLOWSHIP

Laugh at funny quotes from this year’s summer service meetings! PAGE 7

FEATURES

If you thought you knew everything about UC Berkeley, think again! PAGE 11

CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL PLEDGE

I pledge to uphold the objects of Circle K International, to foster compassion and goodwill towards others through service and leadership, to develop my ability and the abilities of all people, and to dedicate myself to the realization of mankind’s potential.

Design by Jason Siu

SAN FRANCISCO SEPTEMBER 26, 2009 4PM – 10 PM

SOCIAL WANT MORE INFORMATION? Contact Spirit & Social Chair Matt Tadros

UPCOMING EVENTS SEPTEMBER 2009

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12:30p-4:30p SPECIAL NEEDS AQUATICS PROGRAM ORIENTATION Barrows Courtyard

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12:15pm-1:30pm KIWANIS MEETINGS CKI Table, Upper Sproul

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TOGETHER ABE 8:00a-1:00p CREEK TO BAY 6:00p-10:00p NIGHT ON THE TOWN SOCIAL Barrows Courtyard

8:00a-1:00p REAL OPTIONS FOR CITY KIDS Barrows Courtyard 4:00p-10:00p SAN FRANCISCO SOCIAL Barrows Courtyard

Committee Meetings

SINGLE SERVICE – TUESDAYS at 5 p.m. KIWANIS FAMILY – WEDNESDAYS at 5 p.m. SCRAPBOOK – TUESDAYS at 6 p.m. FUNDRAISING – WEDNESDAYS at 7 p.m. NEWSLETTER – MONDAYS at 5 p.m. PROJECTS – Every other THURSDAY at 7 p.m. PUBLIC RELATIONS – FRIDAYS at 6 p.m. WEBMASTER –WEDNESDAYS at 6 p.m. SPIRIT & SOCIAL – THURSDAYS at 6 p.m.

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7:30a-4:00p 3:30p-5:30p OAKLAND TECH CHAPARRAL HOUSE CONCESSIONS H.S. GENERAL MTG Bancroft/Dana Bus Stop International House CKI Table, Upper Sproul 9:00a-4:00p 5:30p-10:00p 8:00p-10:00p ST. ANDREWS, GRIP BIG C HIKE & FREE KIWANIS LTG 1:00p-5:00p PIZZA SOCIAL INSTALLATION BAKING PARTY Barrows Courtyard Barrows Courtyard Barrows Courtyard

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day. The sandbox was partially weeded, and the hopscotch print had dried. Though precariously wobbly, the tetherball pole was up, and the basketball court was ready to be U LA By LENARIT R E painted the following day. W STAFF On Saturday, even more When I arrived at Oakland’s St. An- completed states with primer so the chil- people from Circle K and Habitat for Hudrews Private School on Friday, July 31, dren could color them in. All the while, manity showed up to finish the work they I was welcomed by the sight of JOHANN PETER LE and JOE LEE filled a bucket had started. By the day’s end, the group had SCHLAGER sketching giant squares – with cement in preparation for a much- filled the entire map with color. Half of a squares that would later form a beaubasketball court was painted and JOHANN SCHLAGER uses primer to outline the map of the United States tiful map of the United States – on the a hoop was set in place. Weeds while students from St. Andrews lend a helping hand. asphalt with chalk. were pulled in preparation for the The children of St. Andrews were sandbox. A beautiful foursquare busy at work too, helping Johann and court was painted. The sides of the moving wooden beams used to trace building and the parking spaces on the grid of the map. Once the grid the asphalt had also been touchedwas finished, MIMI DAO, Giselle (a up with paint. friendly member from Habitat for In order to capture the nearHumanity), and I drew in the United completion of the summer service States. Meanwhile, a group of Circle project, all the workers – Circle K’ers swept the ground in preparation K’ers, members from Habitat, and for the basketball court we were to the children themselves – gathered paint and others spray-painted hopscotch anticipated tetherball court. for an enormous group photo showcasing patterns using handmade, cardboard stenBy the end of the day, the entire United the beautiful U.S. map they had finished. cils. Some Circle K’ers took a break from States map had been filled with primer and Though the project was scheduled to end their tasks and bonded with the St. An- was prepared for a splash of color the next Saturday afternoon, the work was by no drews students. means completed. As all the volunteers said The sun scorched my neck as I outlined their goodbyes, they knew that they would Texas after a quick lunch of granola bars. By WESLEY HART be reunited once again when the playSTAFF WRITER Johann worked beside me, outlining the ground set for St. Andrews arrived. Environmental projects are always my favorite for three reasons: (1) You can get your hands dirty, (2) there’s always something for everyone to do, and (3) you get to be outside with nature. Friends of Five Creeks would have been no different if it hadn’t been for the little adventure we had before the start of the event. KAT BRADLEY, a visiting student from Ohio’s University of Akron, lived on Northside. We were taking the 52L bus from Ban-

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croft and Telegraph, which wraps its way around campus to Northside. Unfortunately, Kat didn’t know this, so she walked all the way from her apartment to Telegraph only to miss the bus by a minute. Though the bus had already left, we figured she could probably walk all the way back across campus to Northside just in the time to catch the bus. SEPTEMBER 2009

So we sat on the bus, a little tense knowing that Kat was walking as fast as she could to meet us on the other side. Though we hoped the bus would take it slow, it reached Euclid while Kat was still a few minutes away. (I guess I now know why the buses are so useful…) Luckily, we were basically the only ones on the bus and the bus driver was cool enough to wait five minutes for Kat to show up at the stop. CAL KRONICLE

WESLEY HART, KAT BRADLEY, KENNETH LEE, JOE VU, YOUNG HONG, LUCY XIE and PETER LE take on invasive plants!

We cheered her on when she finally arrived. After a stressful, but entertaining, beginning, everything worked out and we made it to the creek together. Once we arrived at the creek, Susan (the director of the project) gave us a little history lesson on the area. She told us stories about a nearby grinding rock that the Native Americans had once used. Just above the creek, there was a grassy hill that they used to slide down on. Unfortunately, over the years, invasive plants had taken over the

area just below the hill, near the creek. Though it was a rare way for college students to spend their Saturday morning, this group of Circle K’ers pulled out non-native blackberry bushes that were entangling the plants all around the creek. (Fortunately, the bushes weren’t the prickly kind.) We used clippers, picks, and shovels to cut off the vines and rip out the roots. KENNETH LEE was usually found shoveling out the deepest roots, while JOSHUA LOMELI piled cut-up vines and helped JOE

VU carry the leftover bushes up the hill for dumping. I climbed a tree to pull out the highest vines, which were wrapped around nearby branches and other vines. Afterwards, everyone relaxed. We befriended a nearby caterpillar while snacking on the delicious Oreos Susan had bought. Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun, but it was soon time to catch the bus back. But don’t worry. This time, we made sure not to leave anyone behind.

Not more than two days of the fall semester had passed before Circle K kick-started the beginning of the year with a major fundraising event: selling concessions at the Outside Lands Music Festival. Every year, San Francisco Golden Gate Park holds a music festival at the end of summer for a full weekend in which various bands play for roughly ten hours every day. Headlining bands throughout the weekend included Pearl Jam, Black Eyed Peas, Jason Mraz, the Dave Matthews Band, M.I.A., Modest Mouse, and many more. (I’d continue listing them, but it’d almost be indecent to do that to all who missed out.) Not only was this a great opportunity for Circle K’ers to attend the festival for free, but it was also a chance to fundraise for our DFIs through churro, pretzel, ice cream, and lemonade

By ANGELA CHUANG

ferent story altogether. DeAnza College Circle K’ers joined the Berkeley volunteers as they braved frigid temperatures (at least it seemed that way to those who had worn short sleeves) in the morning and huddled close to the pretzel ovens for warmth during the remainder of the day. Despite the cool weather, however, masses of people still showed up to the festival, and sales were even higher than those of Saturday. As our final shifts began to wind down, we cleaned out the concession carts, did inventory on the remaining food items, and ate the last of our churros. Thus, our weekend at Outside Lands ended as we strolled out of the Golden Gate Park with the last of the bands still playing in our ears and the feeling of contentment from another successful fundraiser lingering in our heads.

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sales at the concession stands. (Unlimited supply of churros on hand and great music playing in the background? Hellooo.) With over 40,000 attendants at the festival on Saturday alone, we were able to sell quite a bit with our three stations spread out amongst the different music stages. Since there was at least two volunteers per stand, there were many opportunities to take breaks and walk through the festival, enjoy the music, food, and various booths. The festival was sprawled over a vast area of the Golden Gate Park, with at least five stages in different places so there was always a band playing at any given location. While Saturday boasted relatively balmy weather, Sunday turned out to be a difSEPTEMBER 2009

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This year, UC Berkeley Circle K threw its first 24-hour service social. On August 7, a vice. After a sleepover that night and pancakes the next morning, the group headed chewing on handmade spring rolls, baking for soldiers abroad, or sewing dolls, the e

LIFE BEYOND RAMEN

By DIANA TRAN // SINGLE SERVICE CHAIR

Being a college student without a meal plan BLOWS! Why, you may ask? Because you are stuck eating ramen – commonly referred to as “Cup of Noodles” – for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But with Circle K, we have found the solution to your problem. Why not learn to cook something (rather than boiling water for ramen) while eating and having fun with your friends? With the summer tradition of Life Beyond Ramen already in place, Circle K decided to incorporate the event into its 24-Hour Service-A-Thon held from August 7 to August 8. PETER LE, JOSHUA LOMELI, WESLEY HART, DIANA TRAN, and NINA YANG picked up all the ingredients for the event. There, all the attendees were able to make some of the yummiest Asian food. Life Beyond Ramen was held on Friday night, the first day of the Service-A-Thon. During the summer service meeting before the event, Circle K’ers had decided to “go Asian” and make two Asian dishes that were not too complicated to whip up: spring rolls and SPAM Musubi. Most of the members knew what SPAM Musubi was, but some did not know what spring rolls were. As Diana and Mimi taught everyone the art of making the spring roll – or the “Asian burrito” as Josh called it – Nina and Capital’s Lieutenant Governor MIRANDA MCGOON taught everyone else how to make the SPAM Musubi. SPAM Musubi would have to be the more popular dish of the night. Even Circle K’er WESLEY HART, who is known for his particular eating preferences, decided to eat SPAM Musubi! (Though he didn’t like it, at least he liked it enough to try it.) The best thing about Life Beyond Ramen is that members are able to venture out of their comfort zones and try new dishes that are easy and inexpensive to make. For those of you who were not able to make it to the event this year, here are the awesome recipes for the Asian dishes we made that night.

Spring Rolls Ingredients

Boneless/skinless pork Headless shrimp Lettuce Cucumber Vermicelli rice noodles Circular rice paper

Directions

1. Boil pork, shrimp, and Vermicelli noodles. 2. Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for one second to soften. Lay the wrapper flat. 3. In a row across the center of the wrapper, place two shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, lettuce, and cucumbers. Be sure to leave a few inches of the rice paper uncovered on each side. 4. Fold the uncovered sides inward. Then, tightly roll the wrapper beginning with the end closest to the lettuce. TIP: Serve completed spring rolls with fish sauce and Hoisin sauce mixtures.

SPAM Musubi White rice Dried seaweed wraps SPAM Teriyaki sauce

Ingredients Ingredients

1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. 2. Cook SPAM slices for two minutes per side, or until lightly browned. 3. Cut seaweed sheets in half and lay on a flat work surface. 4. Place a rice press at the center of the sheets and press rice tightly inside. 5. Top with a slice of SPAM. 6. Wrap the seaweed around the rice mold.

Directions

It’s just that easy!

VICE-A-THON

a group of Circle K’ers arrived at the Bliss household to enjoy a day’s worth of serto Oakland’s St. Andrews to continue July’s renovation project. Whether they were event served as a very literal reminder that service (and fellowship) never ends.

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I was drawn to Evie’s sewing machine as soon as I walked into Frank and Roberta Bliss’s house. A Berkeley Kiwanian, Evie was sitting at a corner of the room, working away at fabric dolls. She was sewing these stuffed companions for the Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP), which raises money to fund projects aimed at reducing youth mortalities. Once I joined her at the sewing table, I was captivated by her many stories, including those about the PTP doll project – a project which has become so big, it has made an impact at the Kiwanis International level – and the history of her 100-year-old sewing machine. I even received a one-on-one lesson on how to work the antique apparatus, which I thought was totally cool. After my session with Evie, the rest of the Circle K members at the Service-A-Thon joined us to help stuff and hand-sew Kiwanis labels onto the dolls. Once we packed the finished ones into Ziploc bags that contained colored felt-tip markers, everything was ready to be sent to the Oakland Children’s Hospital. Though I had heard so much about these PTP dolls, this was my first time helping with the doll-making project. Once I actually participated, I found it to be a very meaningful, hands-on experience that I recommend to everyone!

SOLDIERS’ ANGELS’ BAKING

When the Circle K’ers returned to St. Andrews on August 8, they painted rooms inside the school. For more information about July’s Renovating St. Andrew’s project, see page 3.

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with frank Bliss Interview by DIANE CHEN KIWANIS FAMILY CHAIR

Positions held: Chair of the Youth People Symphony Orchestra, President of Berkeley Kiwanis, and Lieutenant Governor. (As of October 1,) Secretary of the Berkeley Kiwanis. How do you think the Berkeley Kiwanis have changed throughout the years? When I first started, it was an all-men’s group. We didn’t have any women in the club because they were ineligible to join. But when women were allowed, many advantages became apparent: couples could now do more things together. Currently, there are three couples in Berkeley Kiwanis, and there have been major changes. Now, the Berkeley Kiwanis are much more focused on fellowship. You were voted Kiwanian of the Year. What are your thoughts on that? I was actually very surprised. When I received that news, I cried. It surprised me that Circle K’ers and Key Clubbers thought that highly of MY involvement. I am quite humbled! What was your most memorable event with Circle K? My most memorable event was the Fall Training Conference in Sonora. We had six Circle K’ers in the van with us. The energy and passion of these youngsters were quite remarkable. As a result, I was really able to get to know these Circle K’ers. I also enjoyed attending Key Club conventions. I find that Circle K is more mature; however, it’s great to see the involvement of dedicated Key Clubbers and their progression to Circle K’ers and finally to full-fledged Kiwanians. What advice would you give to future Circle K’ers? My advice is to stay involved, serve in committees, and engage in human support, which we desperately need. By being in a service committee, we can really change the world. As you know, Kiwanis is a global organization dedicated to serving the children of the world. By being involved, we’re establishing a lifetime of commitment that has a great human value.

YOUR SUMMER PET PEEVE?

“I like things neat... and I live with [KEN LEE].” — WESLEY HART [If I could be a Disney princess, I would be] Mulan not only because I look like her... she’s like the most independent out of all the princesses.”

I’m still taking donations – whatever you don’t want anymore, we’ll take it–– we’ll f ind something to do with it.

— KEN LEE

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— NINA YANG

I’d be the guy in Mulan... because I look like him, too.— DMITRIY SHAPIRO

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A dead body. — JOSH LOMELI [If I could be a Disney character,] I’d probably be Lilo ’cause she gets to go surf ing and have really cool pets... like [MONICA BAYYA].

— CARY LUU

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For many, the summer months are the prime time for blockbuster hits to premiere at theaters all across the nation. This summer was no different as a number of movies were released over the span of a few short weeks. Of these movies, the most highly anticipated was the sixth installment of the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. The hype for this movie had been building up for months, and the Circle K’ers at UC Berkeley were just as excited as everyone else to see what would happen next in the world of Hogwarts. On Thursday, July 16, the Circle K’ers who were staying in Berkeley for the summer gathered together to celebrate the momentous premiere of Harry Potter. They met up at Extreme Pizza on Shattuck Avenue to share an order of pizzas. There, they were able to hang out and talk while enjoying delicious Italian food. The Circle K’ers were in for a sweet surprise when NINA YANG provided ev-

eryone with Harry Potter themed chocolate cupcakes following dinner. After being stuffed with pizzas and dessert, everyone headed a few

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HARRY POTTER MOVIE SOCIAL blocks over to the United Artists Cinema where the group waited for the movie to begin. After viewing the previews for some exciting, upcoming films, the moment everyone had been waiting for finally arrived. All the Circle K’ers watched as Harry and his friends fought through yet another encounter with He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named (a.k.a. Voldemort) during their sixth year at Hogwarts. By the end of the Half-Blood Prince, all were saddened at the movie’s dramatic climax. (This Spirit and Social Chair won’t ruin the ending for you. If you want to know what happens, you’ll just have to go see it yourself!)

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As the movie ended and the lights turned back on, it was time for all to leave the Wizarding World and reenter the Muggle World. But even after leaving the theater, the Circle K’ers couldn’t stop talking about what had happened in the film. Though the conversations had to be cut short as everyone parted ways and headed home, one thing was for sure: regardless of whether or not they had read the books, all the Circle K’ers couldn’t wait to see what was in store for the young wizards in the last installment of the series. They could bet that the next time they visited their magical heroes, they would find themselves in the company of Circle K’ers once again.

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WORKING IT OUT with CIRCLE K By JOSHUA LOMELI PRESIDENT

Throughout summer, UC Berkeley Circle K’ers displayed their strength and endurance all across the Bay Area! They kept completing service project after service project throughout the months of June, July, and August while holding numerous socials with others in the Golden Gate Division. What prepped them for such a grueling summer? CKI Fit Club! The purpose of CKI Fit Club is to provide various opportunities for members to experience different forms of exercise at the Recreational Sports Facility (RSF) while getting their recommended 30 minutes of daily physical activity. At the RSF, classes such as Yoga, Cardio Salsa, and Total Athletic Conditioning classes are offered to students by top-notch instructors with invalu-

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able knowledge of how to really work core muscle groups. The first class that Berkeley Circle K’ers attended was none other than Extreme Kickboxing. After collecting exercise mats, stepping blocks, and some light weights, KATHLEEN MA, ANHPHA NGUYEN, and KATHLEEN WONG looked a bit apprehensive at the thought of what they were about to experience. Exactly how extreme could Extreme Kickboxing be? Well, the class was appropriately titled. Members were motivated and pushed by instructor Shane, a woman who seemed to have more energy than the entire class! “She was intense! She would come towards us during class and yell persuasive words to help us finish a set,” said PETER LE and

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WESLEY HART. Members kicked, punched, and jumped their way through the one-hour class. There were definitely times when the class became so fast-paced that members became lost in the string of movements. With shared words of encouragement, however, everyone was able to get back on track. By the time class ended, every member was soaked with accomplishment. Everyone agreed that though it was a tough class, it was worth it! “Let’s do it again!” said DIANA TRAN and ANGELA CHUANG. Although all of us felt like our butts were kicked throughout class, we all felt rejuvenated. If we could survive extreme kickboxing, we could definitely survive whatever service project came our way.

LEADERSHIP / DISTRICT 24 HOURS

We left for the event at 6:30 p.m. After grabbing dinner at Jack in the Box, we were surprised to receive a request from Golden Gate Lieutenant Governor, ALISA LOUM, to buy four large bags of marshmallows! It was not until we had all arrived at the Campbell Stadium that we realized a game of Chubby Bun- JOSH LOMELI (right) courageously stuffed 23 marshmallows in his mouth to bring UC Berkeley Circle K a “chubby” win. ny was about to begin! It was a tough competition. that will definitely go down in CKI history! JASON WU from Foothill Circle K and After some other friendly competitions, BUBBA IMAN RAI from DeAnza put up a all the Circle K’ers took to the track to great fight, but as they added more marsh- complete their walking shifts for the night. mallows into their mouths, it became in- Berkeley Circle K’ers MONICA BAYYA, creasingly hard to say the two magic words: DIANA TRAN, and PETER LE walked “Chubby Bunny.” In the end, we proudly around the track and periodically enterupheld a record of 23 marshmallows – a feat tained themselves with the children’s exercise equipment there! After every lap, they By PETER LE would return to the equipment to try out a SERVICE V.P. few of the machines. Everyone had a great time walking around the track. The stadium was lit up with candles that family members of the cancer patients had decorated. Upbeat music played throughout the night, and there were even a couple of booths open that served complimentary drinks and snacks! Nothing, however, could beat the delicious apple dapple cake NINA YANG had made for us to eat. It was the best late night desley Kiwanis during their Division 2 Dinner. sert for the occasion! It was a great way for us to bond with them Afterwards, some members passed the as we enjoyed good food and listened to su- time in between shifts by watching Ice Age perb live music together. There were even on a giant projector and by playing card dance numbers performed by our very own games in our team tent. During walking Kiwanian, ED LEVITCH! (It was priceless. shifts, KAT BRADLEY from Ohio Circle K This guy had some moves.) enjoyed giving hugs to those with signs sayDSSS ended Saturday with a Key 2 Col- ing “Free Hugs!” and taking part in random lege that was very well planned. SEAN dance sessions around the track. RAMEY from Stanford made appearances The next morning, everyone helped pack during multiple workshops. up tents and cleaned up the area before During the three-day event, the nights closing ceremonies. Right before leaving, ended in hang out sessions with the CNH BUBBA HERNANDEZ and MONICA crew. We spent more time in the hallways of ALEGRE from Mission Circle K held a rethe hotel than in the rooms themselves! But flection activity that helped us all recognize in the end, it was time well spent. the things we most appreciated in our lives. DSSS was a great way to end summer They also revealed that we had surpassed school and a great way to start up the new our $500 fundraising goal for the American Circle K year. Be sure not to miss out next Cancer Society! We all left Campbell knowyear (when it will be held at RENO)! ing that we had fun and took part in a cause worth fighting for.

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GOLDEN GATE By JOSHUA LOMELI PRESIDENT

The American Cancer Society Relay For Life unites communities across the country each year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against a disease that takes too much. This year, Campbell Relay for Life attracted a large crowd including both Berkeley Circle K and the Golden Gate Division, which jumped in to support the cause with a team of their very own.

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Over the summer, there was no better way to bond with members of the Cal-Nev-Ha (CNH) District than to attend the three-day District Summer Service Social (DSSS) and help out at the Kiwanis District Convention (DCON). This year, Kiwanis DCON and DSSS were held from August 13 to August 15. MAGGIE LAI, KAREN CHEN, and I were there for much of the event’s festivities, which were well-worth the nine hours it took to drive there. Once we were in San Diego, we stayed at the same hotel that the Kiwanis were living in. Creepy decorations and portraits aside, it was an amazing location. At DSSS, there was always something for the Circle K’ers to do, whether it was participating in on-site service events or representing booths as supply sales went on throughout the day. On Friday night, we got to eat a delicious meal with our Berke-

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Welcoming

From the week of August 24 to the week of September 1, UC Berkeley (UCB) Circle K kicked off the 2009 fall semester with a series of new member events. After two weeks of f lyering and tabling, veteran Circle K’ers helped recruit and inform freshmen about the club’s purpose. With passionate new members and a sea of familiar faces, this coming year promises even more service, fellowship, and leadership! – By LILLIAN OKAMURO // SCRAPBOOK CHAIR

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Welcome Week and Calapalooza alone introduced over 440 potential new members to the club and spread the word to many more about how Circle K could help them make the most of their college years through community service.

LATE NIGHT WELCOME WEEK

The fun continued on September 4 when Circle K and Habitat for Humanity joined to hold the Late Night Welcome Week event for freshmen. Everyone was in for a fun-filled night with games like Taboo, freshly baked goods, chips and dip, and Dance Dance Revolution!

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RECIPE OF THE MONTH

By LILLIAN LILLIAN OKAMURO By OKAMURO SCRAPBOOK CHAIR SCRAPBOOK CHAIR

The Okamuro Family’s world-famous

Teriyaki-marinated chicken Is teriyaki chicken at your local Japanese restaurant too pricey? Are you on a college budget? Well, this month I bring you the ultimate solution that will satisfy your Japanese cuisine cravings. It’s a super easy recipe that accommodates for the likes of any novice chef. This teriyakimarinated chicken is an Okamuro family tradition for parties of all sorts. Itadakimasu! (Let’s eat!) GOT A QUESTION? Send an email to LILY at ltokamuro@ gmail.com

Ingredients

1 whole chicken 1 cup soy sauce 1 cup sugar 1 clove of garlic Shredded fresh ginger (amount depends on taste – but I personally like a lot!)

Directions

1. Place soy sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a pot and melt until sugar is dissolved. 2. Let mixture cool for at least 20 minutes before placing it in a Ziploc bag with the cut chicken. 3. Refrigerate bag to marinate for 24 hours. 4. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

5. Spread chicken pieces on a cookie sheet and cook for 20 minutes. 6. Flip the chicken pieces and cook the opposite side for another 20 minutes.

Tips

TIP #1: Pierce a piece of chicken with a knife to see if the chicken is cooked. If the juices bleed clear, then you are done. Otherwise, let it cook for a little longer. TIP #2: Pre-cut chicken is recommended for the clumsier chefs. TIP #3: Line the cookie sheet with aluminum foil to make clean-up easier. TIP #4: It is also nice to broil the chicken a little to make it nice and crispy!

FUN FACTS By MIMI DAO

ADMINISTRATIVE V.P.

WHAT YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT (And if you do, pretend you don’t) Welcome back to school, everyone! To show off our pride as UC Berkeley students, here are nine random facts you may not have already known about Cal!

1. As of Spring 2009, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science (EECS) is the most popular major at UC Berkeley with 1,394 students. Next is Molecular & Cell Biology (MCB) with 1,135 students, followed by Political Science with 965 students. 2. The Stanford Axe is a “trophy” handed to the winner of each year’s Big Game, the annual Berkeley vs. Stanford football game. It actually first appeared at rally before a baseball game between the two schools though!

UC BERKELEY 3. Starting in 1960, a German short-haired pointer named Ludwig spent every day at the fountain on Upper Sproul waiting for a friendly student to play with him. So, in 1961, Ludwig’s Fountain became the first monument on campus to be named after an animal. 4. Jack Bauer from 24 is supposed to have gotten his Masters in “Criminology and Law” at UC Berkeley, even though no such degree is offered here. 5. UC Berkeley is where Vitamin E was discovered and where the flu virus was identified. 6. 52% of Berkeley seniors who took the UC Undergrad Experience Survey in 2008 have assisted faculty with research/creative

projects.

7. 39% of those same seniors reported serving as an officer or leader in a campus organization/club. 8. Cal’s known for establishing the tradition of performing card stunts at college football games. This tradition began during a 1910 Berkeley vs. Stanford rugby match, where many students held up cards to display the Stanford Axe along with a big blue “C.” 9. Originally, real bear cubs served as Berkeley mascots, but the cubs obviously wouldn’t stay small forever! To solve this problem, William Rockwell sported a size54 yellow sweater and blue trousers at a 1941 freshman rally, and Oski was born.

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The Calvin Show TOPIC: Freshman FA Q

Dear Calvin, I’m currently a freshmen and I’m having difficulty choosing a community service organization on campus. There are so many! Why should I join Circle K? — Passionate for Service Dear Passionate for Community Service, I am not going to persuade you to join Circle K. Instead, I encourage you to check out all of the community service organizations and choose the one you are most comfortable with! The two biggest things that catch my attention in Circle K are the people and the events. The members and officers are always welcoming and I have gained many lifelong friends along with great leadership opportunities. In addition, the Circle K events are non-stop! There is literally something going on everyday: committee meetings, socials, service projects, etc. And speaking of service, Circle K pretty much covers all aspects of community service. For example: if you like working with kids, there are projects that reach out to disadvantaged youth, where we come in

to brighten up their lives! The best part of Circle K is that I get to pick and choose whichever event I feel like attending. Circle K’s flexibility and variety of choices allow me to manage my time, reach out to the communities I think are important, and have enough time to study! Dear Calvin, I’m fed up with my dorm roommate. How can I resolve our problems?! — Frustrated Freshman Dear Frustrated Freshman, I totally know what you mean. I’ve been there many times! Having a roommate can be complicated, but having a plan can make living arrangements much more comfortable! Try some of the following: • Give yourself and your roommate time to calm down. Take a walk or hit up the RSF! • Find a reasonable solution to the problem, which involves some compromise. Ask yourself how you can both get what you feel you need without hurting the other person.

• Go back to your room when you are ready to discuss the disagreement rationally, without yelling or letting your anger overcome you. • Explain your side to your roommate without placing blame. Using “I feel...” statements rather than pointing fingers will help your roommate feel less defensive and more likely to understand where you are coming from. • Listen to your roommate’s side of the story. Put yourself in his/her place and imagine how it would feel. Don’t judge, just listen. • Ask your roommate what would be a suitable compromise and suggest your ideas. Be kind, but be honest. Pretending to agree with something you don’t will only hurt your relationship later. • If you absolutely cannot come up with a compromise or solution, talk to your RA (Resident Assistant). He or she can try to help you resolve the problem, and, if necessary, try to re-assign you to a different room.

Much love, Calvin

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Circle K’er ANGELA CHUANG can be described in one word: proactive! Over spring break, Angela joined the Global Brigades and ventured out to Panama for a week in order to promote global and local sustainability. It then comes as no surprise that Angela brought her proactive attitude to Circle K this summer and actively participated in summer service projects. In July, she attended the San Jose Football Concession Stands where she worked hard to sell food to hungry football fans. At the summer Single Service project, Renovating St. Andrews, Angela helped paint a large U.S. map for the school. On Wednesdays, Angela attended all of the summer service meetings and socialized with other Circle K’ers. With her passion for helping others, Angela proves that there really is no end to service – even over the summer!

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During the summer, YOUNG PYO HONG was certainly no stranger here at Circle K. A frequent attendee of summer service meetings, Young was also seen attending a number of events. Once tabling began in late August, he stepped it up and often dropped by the Circle K table to socialize with other Circle K’ers and flyer on Upper Sproul. In between classes and tabling, Young found the time to lend a helping hand whenever needed and offered rides. Once, he even helped KENNETH LEE carry a large tarp. So here’s a big congratulations to Young: way to go!

There’s no question that Member of the Summer WESLEY HART is immovably devoted to Circle K. Known amongst the club as the kid with particular eating preferences and Ron Weasley looks, Wesley has become an outstanding member for his active participation in Circle K events since summer began. Over the past three months, Wesley has proved to be a dependable member who could always be counted on to help out at events, no matter the circumstance. A regular at summer service meetings, Wesley attended the Kiwanis YSPO Concert, Soldiers’ Angels’ Baking Party, the Youth Run4Fun Fundraiser, Outside Lands, San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade, the Disneyland Social, the 24-Hour Service-A-Thon – just to name a few! While participating in all of these projects, he managed to engage in all three tenants of the club: service, leadership, and fellowship. During the August 5 Summer Service meeting, JOSH LOMELI asked all the attendees, “If you could take one class here at Cal, whether it is real or fake, what would it be?” A true Circle K’er, Wesley replied, “I would take a class on Circle K.” Though actions may speak louder than words, Wesley’s words underline the fact that he lives to serve and loves to serve! 13

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Circle K & I: The E! True Hollywood Story As a high school freshman, you set foot on campus, an awkward, unassuming shadow of yourself. CE LEE Four years later, you N E R O L F y B TER CHAIR walk the podium as NEWSLET a more confident, more mature individual ready to take on the world. Isn’t it ironic how it only takes three short months to fall from grace? Before you know it, you are reunited with your insecurities, and like old friends, they are all too familiar. As a first-year at Cal, I had no major and, worse off, no identity. A week into my fall semester, I realized how much of my high school self was defined by the activities I had immersed myself in. As each year of high school passed, my confidence rose, and with my confidence, the number of activities I joined. Student council, Make-AWish, newspaper – they all became a part of who I was. I was senior class secretary. I was Arts & Entertainment editor. I was a

volunteer. But, most importantly, I was Flo – just a different Flo from what I was four years ago. But what was I now? I was a blank slate, and it was time to redefine myself. And so I searched. When I walked into 2050 VLSB for my first general meeting with Circle K, I was overwhelmed by the flurry of activity. Dragged along by MORGAN LIN and (now MD&E chair) IRIS HSU, I came because I had heard that Circle K was about community service. And since I liked community service, I figured I would like Circle K. Ten minutes into the meeting, I panicked because I felt like I had no place amongst these happily dedicated Circle K’ers. Honestly, I don’t even remember much from that meeting. I remember thinking that then -Service V.P. JOE LEE was kind of cute, and I remember wondering how now-President JOSH LOMELI ended up on stage with a bunch of Asian kids – but that’s about it. Once the meeting had ended, I felt com-

pletely out of place. Everyone had rushed to the board, eager to sign up for events. In the meantime, I was lost in the whirlwind: should I pay my dues now? Buy a t-shirt now? But where were Morgan and Iris? Oh, they were signing up for events already... And so I followed. After a month, I realized that the happiness, the animation – they were both genuine. These people, these projects, this club – we clicked, and it worked. So I stuck with it. And now, this Circle K “spring admit” is the chair of this club newsletter. What the...? How did all of this happen?! Why am I even telling you all this?! I don’t know. Perhaps it is to assure you that it’s okay to be scared, okay to feel uncomfortable today. Just give it a chance tomorrow. Give us a chance. No, give yourself a chance to find itself. In fact, take that with you to all the organizations you explore here at Cal. Just give it a go! You never know where you might find a bit of yourself next.

Board Contact Information Mimi Dao

Tammy Tieu

Administrative V.P. (714) 925-9044 cki-adminvp@lists.berkeley.edu

Diana Tran

Single Service Chair Webmaster (714) 360-4284 (909) 837-8114 cki-webmaster@lists.berkeley.edu cki-singleservice@lists.berkeley.edu

Matt Tadros

Diane Chen

Spirit & Social Chair (562) 746-2331 cki-social@lists.berkeley.edu

K-Family Chair (718) 612-3548 cki-k_family@lists.berkeley.edu

Lily Okamuro

Minji Gwak

Sooyun Choi

Scrapbook Chair Member Recognition Program Chair Public Relations Chair (818) 642-0916 (951) 398-9891 (510) 926-1174 cki-scrapbook@lists.berkeley.edu cki-publicrelations@lists.berkeley.edu cki-mrpchair@lists.berkeley.edu

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Iris Hsu

Member Development & Education Service V.P. Project Coordinator (818) 292-0397 (310) 804-1458 (323) 919-2422 cki-servicevp@lists.berkeley.edu cki-membership@lists.berkeley.edu cki-projectcoord@lists.berkeley.edu

Margaret Chiu

Florence Lee

Fundraising Chair Newsletter (714) 326-3127 (949) 433-7405 cki-fundraising@lists.berkeley.edu cki-newsletter@lists.berkeley.edu

Peter Le

Kenneth Lee

Secretary (714) 290-4411 cki-secretary@lists.berkeley.edu

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Tammy Tran

President (909) 725-8552 cki-president@lists.berkeley.edu

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