The Kronicle: Fall 2010

Official Newsletter of the Georgia District of CKI

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Catch the Fever!

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Meet the District Board

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Divisions, Interclubs, & Service Hours

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Meet our Sub-region Representative!

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New Club Fee Structure!

Get to know the awesome Circle K’ers chosen to run the Georgia district this year!

Get to know Krystal Weaver

Georgia Southern & East GA Interclub

New to CKI? Or just need a refresher about CKI basics?

Well, here’s that info for you!!

Need to find out about the new club fee structure? Find out now! Club fees are due on December 1st!!

See what great service these clubs participated in!

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International Convention Recap

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Club Spotlight!

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The Projects Quiz

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District Events on the way!

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Fall Membership Retreat Recaps

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It’s Game Time!

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Operation Christmas Child Interclub

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Upcoming Events & Contact Info

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K-Family Korner

Missed ICON? Now worries! Find out about all that happened at the 2010 ICON!

Think you know all about Georgia’s distirct projects?

Well, test your knowledge!

Missed out on fmr? Well we’ve got all the details for you! Check out the pics page too!

Reinhardt and Georgia Tech fill shoeboxes for deserving children! We love SERVICE!!

Meet the Kiwanis Governor and find out what Georgia Kiwanis is up to!

Congrats to this awesome club and its OUTSTANDING members! You guys rock!!

Want to find out about our district events? Well, here you go! Information on the 2011 District Convention!!

Have a little fun and relax! Enjoy some games & quizzes!!

Find out what events you can join in on! Also, need to contact someone from the district board? We can help!

Hi from the Gov! Name: Ashleey Davis Position(s): District Governor, Acting Northwest Lt. Governor School: Kennesaw State University Major: Graphic Design & Marketing K-Family Background: 5th year as a Circle K’er! I’m a past club secretary, club president,

Northeast & west Lt. Governor, FMR and DCON Chair. Now District Governor!

Interesting Facts: CKI Goals for upcoming year:

(1) Unite the Georgia District!

(2) Bridge the gap between the club and district levels (3) Get members to do more service!

Personal Goals: Graduate college and apply for graduate school

District Theme: “Uniting People to Serve” (UPS) S: Serve

U: Unite

P: People

It’s time to unite the gap between the club and the district level! Communication is essential to making our district run smoothly. How many times have you not known something or you were confused but didn’t know who to turn to?

I plan to change this by visiting clubs, finding a more efficient way get District Event publicized, and personally inviting members to our District Board Meetings! Communication is the key to making our members trust the District Board!

People: the core of our organization! We do service while changing people’s lives! Without the members of the organization, Circle K wouldn’t be what it is today! I plan to make sure the members are known and recognize so that they are absolutely sure that the district board want the member’s voice to be heard! I would like to get member opinions, be in contact with all club Presidents, and acknowledge the hard work of our members through special recognization throughout the year!

As CKI members, our main focus is SERVICE! We have to increase our number of service hours as a district! Members can not always travel but we can do tons of service projects in our clubs! I plan to send out service hours monthly so people never run out of projects to do! I also plan to work with the District Secretary to ensure that at least 75% of our active clubs are consistently submitting CMRs!

XOXO, - Ashleey

2010-2011 Georgia District Goals One: The Georgia District of Circle K International, Inc. will have 500 dues paid members by March 31, 2011.

Two: The Georgia district of Circle K International, Inc. will create a central source for fundraising ideas for the clubs by March 31, 2011.

Three: The Georgia district of Circle K International, Inc. will help fifty percent (50%) of the clubs increase member participation ten percent (10%) in home club and district events by March 31, 2011.

Four: The Georgia district of Circle K International, Inc. will report at least 5, 500 service hours by March 31, 2011.

Five: The Georgia district of Circle K International, Inc. will report at least 230 interclubs as reported on club monthly report forms by March 31, 2011.

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District board Position(s): District Secretary, Fall Membership Retreat Chair School: Kennesaw State University Major: Biology K-Family Background: Key club for 2 years (vice president, president); circle k for 5 years (secretary, March of Dimes chair, vice president, immediate past governor, district secretary & fmr chair) Interesting Facts: Been to China and Spanish is my favorite language!

CKI Goals for upcoming year: To make FMR awesome, to encourage service hours to be reported, and to make lots of friends Personal Goals: Get accepted to a physician’s assistant (PA) program school, go on an awesome vacation before i start PA school, and finally become a physician’s assistant!

Rakeya Scott

Contact me at secretary@georgiacirclek.org!

Genevieve Akinwumiju Position(s): District Treasurer School: Georgia Tech Major: Economics and International Affairs K-Family Background: I was a Key Club member in high school, I joined Circle K last year and now I have the opportunity to serve on the District Board.

Interesting Facts: I am working on becoming trilingual. I was born in Poland so I am fluent in Polish and I am currently studying Spanish.

CKI Goals for upcoming year: Become more involved at different levels of Circle K, like attending conferences, interclubs, and getting to know the board members.

Personal Goals: Before I graduate, my goals are to become fluent in Spanish, to have at least one internship, and to study abroad. I also would like to find a more clear career path that really reflects my interests and passions.

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Position(s): District Bulletin Editor School: Georgia Southern University Major: Logistics and Intermodal Transportation with a minor in Information Systems K-Family Background: Key Club for all 4 years of high school, VP and President at GSU Interesting Facts: I’ve studied 4 different languages so far and I spent a month traveling around London this past summer mostly by myself.

CKI Goals for upcoming year: Participate in at least one service project a week Personal Goals: Survive until graduation in May!

Message me at bulletin@georgiacirclek.org!

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Position(s): Northeast Lt. Governor, District Convention Co-Chair School: Truett McConnell College Major: History K-Family Background: 4 years of Key Club & 2 years Circle K

Interesting Facts: I am a huge fan of University of Georgia! I also love hunting and fishing and I am Operation Iraqi Freedom Veteran.

CKI Goals for upcoming year: Log at least 200-300 service hours, Become Distinguished LTG, and Spread love to the State of GA

Kevin Barnes

Personal Goals for upcoming year: Make the Deans list!

Email me at neltg@georgiacirclek.org!

Position(s): Central Lt. Governor, Service Initiative Chair School: Gordon College Major: Sociology/ Communications K-Family Background: 1 year of Builder’s Club (7th Grade); 1 year of Circle K Interesting Facts: I can sing most any Lady Gaga song and I can tell you anything you want to know about most things supernatural.

CKI Goals for upcoming year: Activate Gordon college and help my Northeast clubs with anything they need.

Kip Wise

Personal Goals for upcoming year: Stay calm, breathe, sleep at some point. and to keep on keepin’ on.

Just do my best in whatever challenges are put before me and to take life one step at a time.

Contact me at centraltg@georgiacirclek.org!

Position(s): Metro Lt. Governor & K-Family Chair School: Georgia Tech Major: Psychology K-Family Background: This is my 6th year in the K-Family! I was in Key Club for 2 years and this is my 4th year in Circle K. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it!

Interesting Facts: I am a Certified Nursing Assistant. I love any food that is pumpkin flavored!

CKI Goals for upcoming year: I want to get more clubs to district events! I want to be more involved with the Metro Clubs!

Personal Goals: I want to graduate from college and decide what I want to do with my life.

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Elizabeth Byrd

Message me at metroltg@georgiacirclek.org!

Position(s): District Convention Co-Chair School: Georgia Tech Major: Computer Science; Minor in German K-Family Background: Been in Circle K for 2 years!

Interesting Facts: 1) I’m fluent in German. 2) I have 4 younger siblings 3 of which are triplets.

CKI Goals for upcoming year: To be involved with CKI and help in anyway that I can.

Personal Goals: Graduate, maintain my German fluency, To work hard/play hard in all that I do, to serve others as much as possible!

Stefan Ludlow

Contact me at dcon@georgiacirclek.org!

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Andrew Horner

Position(s): New Club Building & Reactivation Chair

Position(s): Membership Development and Education Chair & Historian

School: Georgia Tech Major: Civil Engineering

School: Georgia Tech Major: Mechanical Engineering

K-Family Background: Key Club member in high school; Circle K Club Secretary, President in college

K-Family Background: 4 years in Circle K (Club treasurer and Club vice president)

Interesting Facts: -Seen Star Wars at least 50 times (not sure if I should be proud of that...)

-I play fantasy football because I am not athletic enough to play real football CKI Goals for upcoming year: Help at least one school build a Circle K club Personal Goals for upcoming year: Graduate (knock on wood)

Email me: newclubs@georgiacirclek.org!

Interesting Facts: I was a member of the school’s BattleBot team for a year.

I can play the clarinet and tenor saxophone. I have traveled to Paris, Nice, and Rome.

CKI Goals for upcoming year: Get to meet some wonderful people from across the state.

Personal Goals: Survive senior design and graduate!

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e e t t i m Com Position(s): Awards Chair School: Bainbridge College Major: Sociology&Political Science K-Family Background: Unfortunately none before CKI, because girls weren’t allowed in my high school’s key club!!! (Pigs...)

Interesting Facts: 1) Pickles are my favorite food (if that even counts) 2) I’m 5 inches taller than a legal midget 3) I read for fun CKI Goals for upcoming year: 1) Increase membership in my home club by over 25% 2) Perform over 200 service hours 3) Create two new DCON awards Personal Goals for upcoming year: 1) Graduate with an AA in Sociology by next Spring 2) Transfer to Georgia Southern or Georgia State in 2011 3) Survive living in Bainbridge without Lacey!

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Chairs Jeff Little - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Position(s): Technology Chair School: University of West Georgia Major: Accounting K-Family Background: Key club Alumni, Have held may positions in CKI Interesting Facts: I love being around people!

I enjoy watching funny movies & tv shows.

Chick-fil-a is my favorite food!

CKI Goals for upcoming year: Increase CKI’s web presence and implement new technology aimed at reducing paperwork Personal Goals for upcoming year: Work on graduating and getting a full-time job

Email me at webmaster@georgiacirclek.org!

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Alumni of: Valdosta State University Position: District Administrator Job: Chemist

School: Emory University Position(s): President’s Council Chair Major: Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology

K-Family Background: Charter Key Club secretary; Charter President Valdosta State Circle K, 2 term Distinguished Lt. Governor for GA CKI. Alumni President for 2 years, Charter Distinguished Club President and Division 1 Lt. Governor for Georgia Kiwanis; Assistant Administrator for 5 years

K-Family Background: Key Club Member Interesting Facts: I’ve been to 7 countries other than the US, and I crochet.

CKI Goals: Meet new people and accomplish my goals as a committee chair

Carmen Collins

Personal Goals: Graduate, make good grades, and enroll in a MD/PHD program

Contact me: prezcouncil@georgiacirclek.org!

Brent Leslie

Interesting Facts: Continue to use my nickname, which is “Crash”, that I earned in Circle K, since I actually fell through a hanging ceiling.

Email: administrator@georgiacirclek.org

Kiwanis Team Anla Etheridge

Alumni of: Agnes Scott College & Brenau University Position: Assistant Administrator

Alumni of: Reinhardt College Position: Assistant Administrator Job: Assistant Property Manager

K-Family Background: I have held several positions over the course of my college career including: Club Secretary, Club President for two terms, District Awards chair, District Service initiative chair, District President’s council representative for two terms.

K-Family Background: Circle K President, Lt. Governor and Committe Chair. Currently Assistant Administrator, Kiwanis Advisor for Kennesaw State University and Reinhardt University, Sponsored Youth Committee Chiar, Past GCAA Vice President, Secretary/ Treasurer, and currently GCAA social chair

Interesting Facts: 1) Been a vegetarian since I was 9 years old 2) I collect Hello Kitty stuff.

Natalie Hranek

Alumni of what school: ABAC Position(s): Assistant Administrator Job: Secretary at Computers Plus, LLC of Milledgeville (www.computersplusga.com)

Alumni of: Agnes Scott College (major in Psychology) and Georgia State University (M.S. in Professional Counseling) Position: Assistant Administrator Job: Internship Coordinator at GCSU

K-Family Background: Baldwin High School Key Club {2002-2003 Secretary, 2003-2004 Tresasurer}; ABAC Circle K {2005-2006 Club President, 2006-2007 District Social Chair, 2007-2008 District Treasurer, 2008-2009 District Secretary}

Stacey Fountain

Interesting Facts: I am the only living left-handed person in my family. My brother-in-law has written a book (Available on Amazon.com - Itapi by Andrew Baltzegar). I have been a Girl Scout for 18 of my 24 years.

Interesting Facts: I have 3 jobs. I’ve volunteered for the Special Olympics of Georgia for 10 years.

Michelle Berg

K-Family Background: Key Club in HS, was club VP, CKI at Agnes Scott: HEALTHY Chair (Distinguished Chair), District Treasurer, MD&E Chair (Distinguished Chair), Club President, Member of the Kiwanis Club of Milledgeville, GCSU Faculty Advisor since 2008 (Go Bobcats! I love my club!)

Interesting Facts: Swam with a dolphin for the first time in Jan 2010 & Lived in Seoul, South Korea from 11 to 13 years old

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School: University of South Florida Position(s): International representative for Subregion G, Flordia District Con/con chairwoman Major: Elementary Education

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K-Family Background: I have spent 8 years in the K-family. 4 being a distinguished member in Key Club and 4 in CKI holding positions such as: Club president, Secretary, district KCI-CKI chairman, LTG, Governor, and International SPICE secretary, LSSP team leader, and fellowship committee Interesting Facts: I work for Kiwanis International each year for the Kiwanis International Convention, I LOVE TO TRAVEL, I have been dancing since I was 3 and I am a director for a dance team that raises money for the Childrens Miracle Network.

CKI Goals for upcoming year: Make sure that all of my districts reach their goals. Promote spirit throughout Subregion G, keep everyone updated through newsletters, blogging, social networking, phone and E-mail. Create more bonding throughout the districts in the Sub region.

Personal Goals for upcoming year: Receive my minor in leadership, get my bachelors degree in Education, Keep my time management up. Make decisions with ease, and remember to have fun in life and laugh a little!

Chopping Butts All Night! by: Genevieve Akinwumiju

Over an entire week in October, Georgia Southern Circle K and the Statesboro Kiwanis partner up to hold the Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair. It’s the biggest draw to Bulloch County, attracting thousands each day. Kicking off with a parade on Monday, the week is spent eating caramel apples, riding some thrilling coasters, and, of course, eating sandwiches at the Circle K BBQ Hut. While the Kiwanis are busy selling pancakes and sausages, our Circle K stays in a small hut and chops up pork butts. It’s our annual fundraiser and the greatest fellowship time for our club. For the past two years, we’ve also invited the East Georgia Circle K out to help with all the orders that come in. With all the Circle K’ers in that hut, it’s bound to be a great time! So next October, make sure you find your way down to Statesboro and get some food at our hut!

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Did you miss Circle K’s 55th Annual International Convention? Don’t worry! Here’s the scoop of the entire convention! This year’s Circle K ICON was held on the campus of Washington University in St. Louis! This was the first time ever that CKI has held their convention on a college campus! Anywho, The Georgia District was represented well with a total of nine Circle K’ers attending!

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Day 1: Opening Session! The 55th Annual International Convention has officially started!

Circle K’ers were graced with the presence of the Kiwanis International President-designate, Sylvester Neal! Mr. Neal was elected to be the 2010-2011 Kiwanis International President and he stopped by ICON to give attendees some words of motivation! Next, Ethan “the guy from Survivor” Zohn talked about his organization, Grassroot Soccer, which he is the co-founder of! Ethan, winner of Survivor, stuck around to meet some of the Circle K convention attendees! To round off the night, districts showed their spirit by doing their district cheers and the Southwest district was the first to be awarded with the ICON spirit stick!

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Day 3: Circle K members were ready for business as they entered their first House of Delegates session. Nominations and the first round elections for the International President and Vice President happened here. Next delegates discussed a variety of amendments to make Circle K International a better organization! After that, there was a second round of workshops and caucusing sessions. Later that night, convention attendees got all dressed up for Honors Night!

The Georgia District walked away with 3 awards! Congratulations to the Georgia Tech Circle K club for winning the 1st place prize in Silver Division for the Club Achievement Award, Elizabeth Byrd for winning the Distinguished District Secretary Award, and the Georgia District for winning the Distinguished District Award! The night didn’t stop there! Comedy hypnotist, Crimson, had some fun with a group of Circle K’ers and hypnotized them! The night was filled with laughs and memories that the attendees will not forget!

Day 2: Attendees started off the day with the hilarious speaker, Kevin Wanzer! Kevin introduced his “A.L.O.H.A” message, which stands for focusing on Attitude, Loving yourself and others, Overcoming obstacles, and Having a sense of humor. Next, Circle K’ers participated in a variety of workshops and then showcased their favorite service projects at the service fair. The Georgia district gave out information on one of our district projects, Project HEALTHY. Later that afternoon were the first round of caucusing sessions and then Circle K’ers had the opportunity to enjoy the great city of St. Louis!

Day 4: Once again, Circle K’ers began their day at the second round of House of Delegates! CKI members were finally able to make a decision and elected the 2010-2011 International Board! Next, members participated in their last round of workshops then headed off to the Farewell session! Here, the 20092010 International Board was retired and the 2010-2011 Board was installed! Finally, Circle K’ers danced the night away at the campus bash and said their goodbyes!

So, that’s everything that happened at this year’s ICON! The 56th Annual International Convention will be held in Virginia Beach, Virginia!

Make sure to join us! Get more information online at www.circlek.org/ convention!”

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The Projects Quiz

This quiz tells you if you really know about Georgia’s District Projects.

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How many district projects does Georgia CKI have?

A. 5 B. 2 C. 3

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Over how many pounds of books has Better World Books reused or recycled?

A. 200 million pounds and counting B. 38 million pounds and counting C. 57 milliion pounds and counting

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In what year were Project HEALTHY and the Playgroud Project created?

A. 2001 B. 1997 C. 2010

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In what year was Better World Books adopted as a district project of Georgia CKI? A. 2007 B. 2010 C. 2009

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What does the acronym HEALTHY stand for?

A. Health Education will Always Lead to Happier Youth B. Health and Exercise Always Lead to Happier Youth C. How should I know?!

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What location was the first playground to be rebuilt by the Playround Project?

A. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Hospital B. Genesis Children’s Shelter C. Hillside Hospital

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What are the 3 main foci of Project HEALTHY? A. Nutrition, Excercise & leading healthy lives B. Education, Exercise & Emotion C. Body, Mind & Spirit

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According to the BWB’s website, how many people are illiterate globally?

A. 253 million B. 781million C. 592 million

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How many Georgia CKI clubs contributed to the success of the first playground that was rebuilt by the Playground Project?

A. 11 B. 16 C. 23

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True or False: You can help educate the youth about being healthy by visiting boys and girls clubs, showing kids easy and healthy snacks they can make themselves or hosting a field day filled with athletic games.

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Service! Yay!

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5-7 Correct!

8-10 Correct!

It appears that you are new to the Georgia district of Circle K! Based on your responses, you need a little help getting to know about our district projects! Check out the district website, www.georgiacirclek.org for more info on our projects! (Click on Service Tab at top of page)

Hey! Not too bad! You have a good understanding of the district’s projects!

Don’t stop now! Keep finding out more and ways that you can help!

It’s because of people like you that the Georgia District lives on! So, what are you waiting for? Get to doing what you love...Service!

Congrats! It is clear that you love service and is very knowledgable about our district projects! Have you informed your club members about our projects? Or thought about applying for the Service Chair position on the district board?

Definitely something to think about!

Service Newbie

Service Lover

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Answers: 1.C 2.B 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.B 9.B 10. True

The Amazing Race Warriors By: Rakeya Scott, FMR Chair

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That’s the title that all of our FMR attendees received after attending this year’s Fall Membership Retreat.

Starting on Friday, we kicked off the event with GACKI Amazing Race footage from this year’s District Board then we went on to develop teams for the weekend. From the start, Circle K’ers were able to make new friends and develop great FMR memories! Saturday was packed with great activities! We started early with some awesome workshops, a beneficial roundtable session, and a fabulous group photo! We also acquired two new certified workshop leaders, Kip Wise and Joe Carbonet (Congratulations!). In the afternoon, Circle K’ers went into competition mode as they participated in GACKI’s Amazing Race. They all participated in crazy and wacky games which included team jump roping, CKI trivia, water pass, needles in rice stacks, and a cotton ball carrying frenzy! Later that evening, we had a line of fun activities, including making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, making baby blankets, and having a “popping” fundraiser which involved buying balloons and popping them for the surprise inside. We ended the night with an FMR-style dance that had attendees dancing the night away. Sunday, we wrapped up with two awesome activities that were a great ending to a fabulous weekend. Thank you to Georgia Kiwanis Governor Pat Tritt and first lady Eunice, Circle K International Vice President Nicole Loehr, and Georgia Key Club Governor Ginny Byrd for attending this year’s FMR. Be sure to check out the FMR pictures in this newsletter. Next year, I hope to see YOU in them! Happy December!

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Most words in the English language are written as they sound e.g. “scategory”, or “grits”. Of course there are exceptions like phonetic (how ironic is that?), or as I learned at Fall Membership Retreat (FMR); the word meaning onward or ahead is spelt “foward” and the district that hosted this awesome event is spelt “Jaw-ja”.

Fonetics aside, I had a BLAST in the Amazing race! FMR hilites By: Nicole Loher included: • Eating s’mores the first nite! Then going to the Waffle House yummm!!

• Playing sines, Sonic BOOM! (hehe hope all of you Tech students liked that one) • Playing scategories • Icebreaker games (People to People!!)

• Rocking jepardy with Melissa Kell and Genevieve Akinwumiju • The reoccurring theme of the fork caught in the garbage disposal (insert action) • Dancing… LIMBO! • Playing futbal ( Jay and Loren, you still need to teech me!)

• Team B.L.U.E. totally rocking jump rope and sharaids!

• Notes in our maleboxes – Thanks everyone!

• An excellent bord meeting If you are reeding this and have no idea what I am talking about, you missed out on an AWESOME weekend! Speshal thanks to Governor Ashleey and Rakeya for putting this together! If you haven’t already done so, befriend me on facebook pleeze!! FYI it is really difficult to rite when there are red squiggly lines all over the place… silly spellchecker!

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Reinhardt Circle K recently was involved in packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, a drive that Samaritan’s Purse, founded by Franklin Graham, does every Christmas, as well as year-round. Children who receive the shoeboxes have never been given a gift in their life. These small boxes, filled with treasures, bring a smile to a child’s face. Mary Randall, Reinhardt University’s Circle K Vice President, and a Resident Assistant at the Univsersity, Shannan Reneau, are heading up the project at Reinhardt’s campus, located in Waleska, Georgia. Mary and Shannan have teamed up with several organizations, including: Reinhardt Rotaract, Residence Life, Cherokee County High School Interact, Campus Ministry, and Circle K. The event was held in the student center with a large turnout.

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Mary Randall explained why she is so passionate about this cause. “Since 1994, my mom and I have been involved with Operation Christmas Child.

Through the years, we have made over 700 boxes. We have also received letters from families, ranging from Guatemala to the Ukraine, thanking us greatly for our kindness and love. These letters have touched my life, urging me to pursue Operation Christmas Child, even into graduate school. Operation Christmas Child is the best way for our community to serve the international community. Think of the life of a child you will touch!”

Georgia Tech’s Circle K also joined Reinhardt in Operation Christmas Child this year; packing shoeboxes with much needed supplies and gifts. Each shoebox consists of age appropriate school supplies, toiletries, hard candy, toys, and a letter or card. Shoeboxes are divided into boys and girls, in age ranges from 2-4, 5-9, and 10-14. Shoeboxes are sent around the world. Individuals who pack the boxes are emailed information about the area where their shoebox(es) were delivered.

The event brought many service organizations on Reinhardt’s campus together to serve a global community. Operation Christmas Child is what Kiwanis has been founded upon: “changing the world, one child and one community at a time.”

Lo o k what we made!

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Kiwanis International Get to know about Kiwanis International and meet the Georgia Kiwanis Governor Patrick Tritt!

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the membership. Today, Kiwanis clubs, located in 80 nations, help their communities in countless

ways. Each community’s needs are different—so each Kiwanis club is different. By working together, members achieve what one person cannot accomplish alone. When you give a child the chance to learn, experience, dream, grow, succeed and thrive, great things happen.

The Georgia District of Kiwanis International was established in 1919. The three clubs in the District at that time were Atlanta, Columbus, and Rome.

Over 90 years later, the Georgia District has grown to 23 regions with over 170 clubs active within communities throughout the state of Georgia.

Meet Kiwanis Governor Patrick Tritt About Pat

I am an alumni of Young Harris College and the University of Georgia (UGA).

I have managed and owned my own Travel Agency for 38 years!

K-Family Background

Interesting Facts

I have been in Kiwanis for 30 years the Classic City Club in Athens. I at one point held all the offices in the club. I was a Distinguished Lt. Governor in 1983-84 and 1988-89. I have also been a District Chair 7 times. I have a George F Hixson and have been awarded the Georgia Leadership Medallion two times.

I have been involved in the Boys Scouts for many years in all levels of scouting. I currently serve on the Northeast Georgia Executive Committee. I have been awarded the District Award of Merit and the Council Silver Beaver Award. I am a volunteer at the Masters Golf Tournament in Augusta. I work with the Stationary Scoring Committee. I also coordinate the volunteers for the Salvation Army in Athens for the Christmas Program (17th year).

Georgia Kiwanis Events

Wanna see what Georgia Kiwanis is up to?

Here are some events! Go support Kiwanis!

Divisional Rallies!

January 7th - Division 12 Rally January 8th - Division 2 Rally January 14th - Division 19 Rally January 15th - Division 21 Rally January 22nd - Division 6 Rally January 28th - Division 16 Rally January 29th - Division 15 Rally

Kiwanis Meetings For full listing of meetings, contact K-family chair Elizabeth Byrd @ metroltg@georgiacirclek.org!

Athens Kiwanis - Tuesdays at Noon (Location: At Taimage Terrace Lanier Gardens)

Atlanta Kiwanis - Tuesday at 12:15pm (Location: R. Charles Loudermilk Center)

Bainbridge Kiwanis - Thursdays at Noon (Location: Terry Lynn’s Resturant - Banquet Room)

Carrollton Kiwanis - Fridays at Noon (Location: Sunset Hill Country Club)

Goals for the year

I want the Georgia District of Kiwanis to support the Circle K Clubs and add or reactivate 2 more clubs in the Circle K District.

Druid Hills Kiwanis - Mondays at Noon (Location: Petite Auburge Resturant)

Marietta Golden K - Thursdays at 10:00am (Location: East Cobb Senior Citizen’s Center)

I want the Georgia District of Kiwanis to grow thru service in their communities including the SLP programs.

Statesboro Kiwanis - Thursdays at Noon (Location: Kiwanis Community Building)

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Georgia District Divisions The state of Georgia is broken up into smaller sections called “divisions”. Each division is elected a Lieutenant Governor (LTG) at Georgia’s district convention (DCON), which is held every year. Though elections occur annually, it is not guaranteed that each division will be elected a Lieutenant Governor each year. Clubs that are in each division are overseen/ advised by the elected Lieutenant Governor. Check out the 5 Divisions in Georgia!

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(Orange) Lt. Governor: Vacant

1. Dalton State College 2. Berry College 3. Reinhardt University 4. Kennesaw State University 5. University of West Georgia

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Lt. Governor: Elizabeth Byrd 1. Georgia Institute of Technology 2. Georgia State University 3. Morehouse College 4. Clayton State University 5. Agnes Scott College 6. Oglethorpe University 7. Emory University

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Lt. Governor: Kevin Barnes

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(Pink) Lt. Governor: Kip Wise

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1. Georgia Southwestern State University 2. Darton College 3. Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College 4. Bainbridge College 5. Thomas University 6. Valdosta State University 7. Coastal Georgia Community College

1. LaGrange College 2. Columbus State University 3. Gordon College 4. Mercer University 5. Macon State University 6. Wesleyan College 7. Fort Valley State University 8. Georgia College and State University 9. Brewton Parker College 10. East Georgia College 11. Georgia Southern University

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What is 60 minutes of work a Service performed by a

dues-paid member Hour?

of a CKI club on a

service project approved by the club or club board of officers.

New Club fee $$

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Events that count towards Service Hours Service project preparation timeThis includes the time spent coordinating a particular service project, including planning and setup

Circle K International has recently changed their dues structure. Lucky for you all, we have the scoop on the new structure!

Beginning October 1, 2010, clubs will now pay flat rate international club fees, instead of individual club member dues. The rate will depend on the school’s location, size and type. Check out the new club fees below!

Travel time—For a project which is mainly service in nature, FULL travel time may be counted; for a project which is service and social in nature, ONE-WAY travel time may be counted

- Four-year institutions < 1,000 students = $450 per year - Four-year institutions > 1,000 students = $600 per year - Two-year institutions = $450 per year In addition to the club fee, Georgia clubs will need to pay $9 per member for district dues each year. Last but not least! The new minimum students need for clubs to be in good standing are below!

- 2 year schools or 4 year with less than 1000 students: Need 10 students to be in good standing

- 4 year schools over 1000 students: Need 15 students to be in good standing

Fundraisers for which funds are donated to a charity Any CKI-sponsored service project (hosted by a CKI club, district, or international) or a service project not directly sponsored by CKI but which has been pre-approved by the CKI Club Board of Officers and is promoted to and/or is open to the entire club for participation.

Need more info about the club fees? Check out the webinar that was hosted by the International Board! (https://www2.gotomeeting.com/ register/726068986) If you have any questions about the new club fee structure, contact district treasurer Alex Dabrowska at treasurer@georgiacirclek.org!

Any event in What’s an which a club with less than interclub?

20 members sends a minimum of 2 members, a club with 21-30 members sends a minimum 3 members, and a club with 31 or more sends a minimum 4 members to any Kiwanis Family Function OR has any of these members attend their own event

Just wanted to shout out Georgia clubs that have paid their club fees!

Thank you for being FANTASTIC Circle K members!!

Bainbridge College East Georgia College Emory University Georgia College & State University Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Southern University Georgia State University Gordon College

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Kennesaw State University Thomas University Truett-McConnell College University Of Georgia University Of West Georgia Young Harris College

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Club Spotlight President: Marcy Breffle Secretary: Helen Yim

Vice President: Clare Soffe Treasurer: Rebecca Marshburn

1. How many members does the UGA Circle K club have?

We have about 30 members right now, but we seem to grow every meeting!

2. What does service mean to your club? Service is very important to our club and the community. Athens-Clarke county is one of the poorest counties in Georgia and there are countless opportunities to help our surrounding community. The community looks to the university and its students to lead the way in service. Service means to look beyond your own needs and problems to see how you can aid those who are suffering with insurmountable struggles. It is being selfless while being surrounded by many whose main concern is themselves.

3. What is your club’s most successful service project so far? Our most successful project so far this year is our weekly bingo nights at Grandview care center, a local nursing home. The nursing home is very impoverished and they always need extra help entertaining the residents.

4. What plans does your club have to continue success throughout the school year? We plan to increase student membership and influence within the Athens community. We also plan on working more closely with Kiwanis and local Key clubs to strengthen the bond between the K-family.

5. What does is mean to you to be apart of Circle K International? “I love being a part of Circle K International. I have always loved doing individual volunteer work, but it’s a great feeling to know that I am a part of something bigger than myself!” (President Marcy Breffle)

Membership Recruitment Ideas 1. Set up info tables in Central Campus joint projects with other 2. Do organizations on campus GACKI Door Hangers on student’s 3. Put door (Templete on district website) 4. Put an ad in your school newspaper away random giveaways with 5. Give info about your club’s meetings

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6. Create a facebook group or twitter account flyers and/or banners around campus 7. Post annoucing your club meetings your campus know about club meetings by writing 8. Let on sidewalks around campus with sidewalk chalk 9. Create and update a club website

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Hey! Want Some free MONEY? $$ Every college student could use extra money right? Well, here is your opportunity to gain some FREE money! Every year the Georgia District of Circle K International offers members the opportunity to apply for several scholarships! All you have to do is apply! So, here are the details on how you can get your hands on the free money!

Georgia Scholarships: The George “Dad” Gray Scholarship Amount: $250.00 Scholarship - Must be a member in good standing - Must have a 2.5 gpa Can get form online at our district site (www.georgiacirclek.org) and needs to be turned in at District Convention

Georgia Circle K Alumni Association Scholarship Amount: TBA Check for more information at www.georgiacirclek.org Kiwanis International Foundation/ Circle K District Matching Scholarship Up to 4 $1000 Scholarships offered each year and must apply through your district (Get forms from District Adminstrator Brent Leslie at admin@ georgiacirclek.org)

2011 District

Convention Discover the breath-taking city of Savannah, Georgia during your stay while at Georgia’s 52nd Annual District Convention! The beautiful Hilton Garden Inn will be our home for the weekend, it is within minutes from everything in the historic district and within walking distance to river street, great food, and loads of fun! Join us as we “Salute to Service” on February 18-20, 2011!

What are you waiting for? Reserve your spot today! The registration deadline is January 28, 2011! After the 28th, there will be a $25 late fee for anyone who registers! So, act soon!

Prices for registration are as follows: Quad (4 per room/two nights) $160 per person Triple (3 per room/two nights) $190 per person Double (2 per room/two nights) $235 per person Single (1 per room/two nights) $360 per person If you can’t afford the registration price or just want to reduce your registration price, the here’s a great opportunity for you! Sell program ads! If you are able to sell any program ads, we will take some money off of your registration price! $400 in ad sells earns a free quad registration. Amounts under $400 will be earn a prorated discount off of the $160 registration fee. In order to earn the discount, the seller must indicate their name on the form. You could practically have your entire registration paid for. Program ad for are on the district website at www.georgiacirclek.org. Questions? Contact District Administrator Brent Leslie at admin@georgiacirclek.org!

Apply for District Awards Every club has worked very hard this year and don’t you think your club should be receive some well deserved recognition for all of the hard work! So, apply for these awards! All you need to do is bring your clubs forms to District Convention!! Forms available to apply for: • Club Achievement Award • Alice D. Stacey Passion for Service • Club President Award • Club Vice President Award • Club Secretary Award • Club Treasurer Award • Club Faculty Advisor Award • Interclub Award • Outstanding Sponsoring Kiwanis Club • Troy Holcomb Single Service Award • Club Newsletter Award • K-Family Relations Award • John C. Thompson Distinguished Member Award(s) • Outstanding Kiwanis Advisor Award • District Convention Attendance • Outstanding New/Reactivated Club • Most Improved Club Go online to georgiacirclek.org to view and apply for these awards! Awards will be accepted at the registration table at District Convention, which will be held February 18-20, 2011 in Savannah, Georgia.

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GACKI Crossword

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Here’s a quick look at some of Circle K’s upcoming events!

For more info on these events, visit the district website! (georgiacirclek.org)

Y’all Conference January 14-16, 2011

District Convention Febuary 18-20, 2011

Service Social Tour March 4-6, 2011

Ever been to Guntersville, Alabama?Well, here’s your chance! The 2011 Y’all Conference (a Subregion Conference) will be held in Alabama! Come out and meet other districts in our subregion! It will be tons of fun for everyone!

Ready for ghost tours, service projects, the annual pie in the face auction? Or how about the district board elections or the awards banquet? I hope you are!

DCON will be hosted in the historic city of Savannah!

We hope you can join us for tons of fun! Registration end on Jan. 28th!

What to meet some new people? Want a weekend filled with traveling, service and fun?! The Sevice Social Tour is back again! During SST we will be traveling to different CKI clubs and doing service projects and some social events! So don’t miss out! More info will be coming soon!

-------> Contact the District Board Now! <------District Governor Ashleey Davis

Northeast Ltg. & Dcon Kevin Barnes 931-3207649 neltg@georgiacirclek.org

770-361-7042 webmaster@georgiacirclek.org

District Secretary Rakeya Scott

DCON Co-Chair Stefan Ludlow

District Administrator Brent Leslie

Awards Chair Jessica Bostick

Assist. Administrator Natalie Hranek

478-808-8532 governor@georgiacirclek.org

Technology Chair Jeff Little

770-905-6345 secretary@georgiacirclek.org

864-986-0752 dcon@georgiacirclek.org

404-446-7806 treasurer@georgiacirclek.org

229-416-7330 awards@georgiacirclek.org

Bulletin Editor: Genevieve Akinwumiju

President’s Coucil Chair Carmen Collins

Assist. Administrator Anla Etheridge

Central Ltg. & Service Kip Wise

New Club Bldg. Chair Andrew Horner

Assist. Administrator Stacey Fountain

Metro Ltg. & K-family Elizabeth Byrd

Membership Education Melissa Kell

Assist. Administrator Michelle Berg

District Treasurer Alex Dabrowska

770-906-8269 bulletin@georgiacirclek.org

678-588-1939 centraltg@georgiacirclek.org

706-566-5368 metroltg@georgiacirclek.org

478-319-0982 admin@georgiacirclek.org

404-932-7720 nataliehelen185@yahoo.com

706-975-7164 prezcouncil@georgiacirclek.org

561-756-4478 newclubs@georgiacirclek.org

678-313-4012 mde@georgiacirclek.org

678-982-3118 butterflyanla6318@gmail.com

478-451-9182 fountainsfolly@gmail.com

404-317-1749 mberg5839@yahoo.com

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