Governor’s Gossip Official Newsletter of the Alabama District Governor
Issue 1
Hello, Alabama District! I hope everyone is having a great summer! We survived finals week and can breathe a sigh of relief, but just because it is summer doesn’t mean that Circle K stops. Make your summer a summer of service! If you still have club members in your area it would be fantastic if you kept meeting or at least had a few social gatherings and service projects. Also, the fall semester is just around the corner. It is never too soon to begin planning your fall schedule and membership recruitment. The district board and committees are working hard to create resources for you on a variety of topics. If there is any way that we help you please do not hesitate to contact me or another member of the district board. Here’s to a great service year! I look forward to serving this year with you.
In this Issue! Governor’s Address…...…1 District Board…….………..1 Clubs………………….…….2 One Spark…………………3 Tomorrow Fund..………….4 Goals……………...….…….4 ICON………………………..5
Calendar………...……......5
Yours in service, District Governor Jessica Bloom
Meet the District Board Governor Jessica Bloom Secretary Megan Krewsky Treasurer Amy Traylor Communications Officer Shefa Suhaila Foothills Lt. Governor Travis Eberhardt Plains Lt. Governor Stacey Tome Valley Lt. Governor Daniel Crooks
Warrior Lt. Governor Sarah Kidwell
Vulcan Lt. Governor Kristin Blanchard
Wiregrass Lt. Governor Danielle Hamilton
Clubs of the Alabama District Alabama Southern Community College Auburn University
Bevill State Community College, Jasper Central Alabama Community College, Alexander City Central Alabama Community College, Childersburg Gadsden State Community College Jacksonville State University
Troy University University of Alabama University of Alabama at Birmingham University of North Alabama University of South Alabama
Clubs in Formation Alabama State University Samford University
Shelton State Community College Southern Union State Community College Wallace State Community College, Hanceville
Congratulations to Central Alabama Community College in Childersburg for joining the Circle K family back in March!
We are creating a One Spark video and a variety of other promotions. If you have any video footage, pictures, projects, etc. that you would like to submit please send them to any district board member.
One Spark and RIF One Spark is the Alabama District project to raise$50,000 in five years for Reading is Fundamental (RIF). This year the district has set Reading is a goal to raise $6,000. Although this sounds like a large sum of money, Fundamental we can achieve this with the help of every club in the Alabama District. The possibilities to contribute are endless! One great fundraising idea is to organize a night at a local restaurant where a portion of the proceedings go to RIF. There is much more we can do for RIF than just raising funds! The RIF warehouse is located in Opelika so Circle K members in that area have a great opportunity to work directly at the warehouse. For those of us who are in other regions, there are still countless ways to provide service. My favorite is pairing with Kiwanis to have RIF readings at your local schools/daycares.
Club Presidents, stay connected with GroupMe!
If you are not currently on the GroupMe please let me know. This is a casual way to get advice from your fellow Alabama District presidents and quick updates from me.
Tomorrow Fund The Tomorrow Fund is an endowed fund that helps CKI clubs and districts serve the world through grants for service opportunities. Tomorrow Fund grants can help you take action. First, identify projects your club would like to tackle on your campus or in your community. Then, apply for grant funds to support those service projects. Clubs may request funding assistance from $200 - $2,000.
District Goals
Increase membership to 500 Event attendance: • ICON – 15 members • Leadership Academy – 5 members • Tri-K Day – 55 members • ALA – 50 members • DCON – 125 members Build 6 new clubs Fundraising: • Eliminate - $1200 • One Spark - $6000 Service hours: 10,000 Kiwanis Family Relations - 1500 hours Interclubs – 10 events
Goal Incentives
If we increase membership to 500 members we will have a murder mystery dinner the Saturday night of District Convention. If we have 125 members attend District Convention we will have a band at the dance at District Convention. If we have 15 people attend ICON, Lt. Governor Travis will grow out his hair. RIF • If we raise $2,000 by Tri-K Day, Admin David will shave his head. • If we raise $6,000, Lt. Governor Travis will shave his head. • If we raise $10,000, Lt. Governor Daniel will shave his head. Club building • If we build 3 clubs by Tri-K Day, the successful Lt. Governors pie Admin David. • If we build 6 clubs, Lt. Governor Travis will wear a green suit at District Convention.
Future Editions of the Bama Bugle You could be seen in a future edition of the Bama Bugle! Send in information about service projects, fundraisers, upcoming events, or outstanding members to a district board member.
CKIX/ICON CKIx is a six day experience that combines Large Scale Service Project and International Convention. CKIx will take place in Nashville, TN on June 17-22. The Alabama District has 22 members and 3 Kiwanians attending this year. We also are proposing an amendment to the international bylaws.
2013-2014 Calendar CKIX/International Convention Nashville, TN
June 17 – 22
Leadership Academy Indianapolis, IN
July 27 – August 1
Tri-K Day Opelika, AL
September 21
Alabama Leadership Academy October 31 – November 2 Camp Lee, Anniston District Convention Mobile, AL
February 27 – March 1
Submit projects and events from your club, and we will add it to the District Calendar.
Jessica Bloom District Governor 205.272.1097 jessica.bloom@alabama.circlek.org