Circle of Sharing: September 2014 by Marissa Blackmore

Circle of Sharing Official Bulletin of the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District Volume 21

Issue 4

September 2014

Welcoming New Members to CKI << Pg. 3-4

Circle K History Page 8-9

What is an Interclub? Page 12

MAC Page 14-15

Table of Contents Welcoming New Members to Circle K.……………….Page 3-4 Lieutenant Governors Needed…………………………….Page 5 Greetings from Governor Teasha.………………………Page 6-7 Circle K History…………………………..…..…………….Page 8-9 Service Projects for Those Meetings...…………..….Page 10-11 What is an Interclub?……........................................Page 12 Ahrens’ Awards Alcove….………………………………....Page 13 Membership Awareness Conference.….……………Page 14-15 Open Letter from NMU……………………….…….…....Page 16 K-Family Service Day Invite………………..……………..Page 17 Lawrence University Highlight.....……….……….…….Page 18 UW-Milwaukee Highlight………………………………….Page 19 Happygrams………………………………………………..Page 20-21 District Goal Progress...……………….…………………...Page 22 Letter from the Editor……………….………………………Page 23 2014-2015 District Board Directory……………………..Page 24

The next Circle of Sharing will be published October 15th, 2014. Please contact Editor, Marissa Blackmore (marissabmore@gmail.com), to be featured in the next bulletin. 2

Welcoming New Members to Circle K

Recruitment tips, provided by the Membership Development & Growth Committee:

Door Greeters Have a veteran member or board member greet people as they walk in. If anyone walks in alone, you can introduce them to the people around them to ensure they don’t sit alone.

Spell out acronyms Especially in the first semester, make sure to explain our Circle K acronyms. For example, you can say “Membership Awareness Conference, also known as MAC” each time you bring it up for the first time in the meeting. It may seem repetitive to you, but including the full title will help them to feel like they know what’s going on. This also goes for Winter Weekend Getaway (WWG), Kiwanis Family Service Day (KFSD), Kiwanis Family Baseball Game (KFBD), etc.

Have people mingle Have veteran members and/or board members walk around to ask members how their day is going, what they’re up to, etc. If you’re warm and welcoming, new members will want to come back.

Have goodie bags ready for each meeting For new members that come in throughout the semester, consider having a goodie bag filled with candy and Circle K information. It’ll be a nice treat for new comers, and it’ll help them feel welcomed.

Welcoming New Members to Circle K Recruitment tips continued...

Hold social/service meetings Let new members discover what Circle K is all about by holding social and service meetings. These don’t have to cost a lot of money for your club if everyone pitches in or you can get supplies or food donated. This will allow members to meet other people and connect while at the meeting. If that isn’t an option, consider making time for an ice breaker at the before starting the meeting.

Themed Meetings Themed Meetings are AWESOME. You can choose any holiday or random interest you’d like and turn your meeting into a living, breathing version of it! Let’s look at some ideas: Holiday: Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras, Ugly Holiday Sweater, Halloween, St. Patrick’s Day, etc. Pop Culture: Harry Potter, Hunger Games, Avatar, Monster’s Inc., Despicable Me, etc. Historical: Old Western, 80s, 20s, etc.

DON’T

Be “clique-y”

Involve alcohol

Welcome new members, be inclusive of everyone Incorporate service projects Get member input

Overwhelm newcomers

Include food

Make socials expensive

Make socials affordable

Invite only some members

Feel free to invite other clubs!

Be negative

Wanted Capital and Southeast Lieutenant governor WUM district is currently seeking two dedicated individuals to fill two LTG positions. You must attend school in the respective division and be motivated to serve!

Find your new HOME in Capital Division! Or in Southeast Division!

Contact Teasha at teasha.kirkwood.cki@gmail.com if interested. She looks forward to hearing form you!

Greetings from Governor Teasha Greetings! Being a member of your home club is the most important roll you can play in Circle K. Just like a football team, GoPackGo, clubs achieve the most when everyone is working together, and just like a team, no one member is more important that the collective team. Yes, while there are various leadership opportunities, allowing you to be the Aaron Rodgers of your club, those don’t even come close to how important being a member is. Without the support and dedication of every member, your club can easily go from the Packers to the Bears in just one season! So here’s how you can help: Actively recruit members: This could be inviting a friend to a meeting or inviting them to a service project! Being an active club recruiter gives you a chance to call an audible and boost your club roster with members who are ready to live to serve and love to serve! Wear your CKI Swag: Just like you wear your Packer Pride on non-game days, wear your Circle K Pride shamelessly! Show your school and your peers your club pride by wearing your club t-shirt or carrying your Circle K water bottle! This is a simple and easy way for some free marketing and who knows maybe you can spark conversation about you club by showing off your swag! Be an active member: Every member is important. And every member has an important role to play in the club. Be active. Come to as many clubs meeting that you can. Just a committee at your club or on the District Board. Do service. The list is endless! Every Packer player comes to practice and supports the team and you have to do the same. Being a member, you have an important role on your club’s roster and that is what will lead your team to being Super Bowl champs!

-Teasha Kirkwood

In Circle K, there are many leadership opportunities; however, we all are members regardless of our title. Members make up the largest portion of Circle K and are the reason why Circle K is so great!

Circle K Through the Years 1946 Circle K begins as a fraternity, called the “Circle K House.”

1947 Formed as a Kiwanis service project, the first Circle K club was chartered in Carthage, IL.

1949 Circle K becomes an international organization when the club of University of Western Ontario is chartered.

1954 Circle K reaches 140 clubs. First International Convention is held in Carthage, IL.

1955 CKI Constitution and Bylaws adopted.

1957 Circle K Districts form. Texas/ Oklahoma is the very first one.

1963 The Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District forms with 7 clubs. (Today, MSOE is the only club still active.)

1971 Circle K International opens its membership to women.

1975 Builders Club becomes an official Kiwanis sponsored program for young teens.

1982 Circle K surpasses 14,500 members. 1999 This year was dedicated as the “Year of Service.”

1990 K-Kids club, a service club for elementary school students, joins the Kiwanis family. 8

Today... Circle K International is the

has more than

12,600 members in 30

on more than

500 campuses

districts and across 18 nations serving more than

1 million hours in our communities

Service Projects for Those Meetings By Matthew L. Bowe, Doctor of Service Are you looking for projects for your members to do during the meetings? If so, I have a list of projects that might be helpful for you. All of the following ideas are provided by our fellow Key Clubbers. You can find the complete list here: http://www.keyclub.org/ Libraries/Service/ Guide_KeyClub_Service_Directory_-_Complete.sflb.ashx.

Project 1: Care Cards or Thumb Buddies Members needed: 3 or more Fashion handmade holiday, birthday or sympathy cards for members of your community or donate to your local Children’s Miracle Network hospital. Write encouraging or inspiring messages inside each card and deliver. If markers or ink is available, design beautiful artworks on each card by inking your fingerprint and pressing it on the card. From that fingerprint, make art! Remember to sign each card as “From the members of our local Circle K Club.”

Project 2: Pay it Forward Members needed: No limits Turn service into a traded commodity at your school by pledging to pay it forward. Begin by printing business cards with inspirational sayings, interesting facts and of course the Circle K Club logo, and your new motto, “Pay it Forward.” Then, as you help a fellow student pick up his books, pay for the next car’s fast food at the window, or any other random act of kindness, pass along one of your cards and urge the recipient to show their thanks by performing another act of kindness and passing along the card.

Project 3: Thank a Teacher Members needed: No limits As students, nothing we do would be possible without the help of our schools’ faculty and staff. Consider showing your thanks to these important figures by designating one or more meetings per year to card creation. Let important faculty members in your school know how much they are appreciated by writing inspirational messages of thanks inside personalized cards. Personally delivering them can also add a special touch.

Project 4: Beads of Courage Members needed: Two or more Beads of Courage is a program based in Tucson, Arizona that aims to support children recovering from various ailments. For each night spent in the hospital or every procedure undergone or shot taken, children are encouraged to add a bead to their recovery bracelet. By the end of their hospital stay, children have both a beautiful reminder of their strength and courage, and complete ownership in their recovery. Winning tips: Raise funds to purchase beads to donate, or spend some time at an upcoming meeting creating starter bracelets to take to a local children’s hospital. For more information, visit www.beadsofcourage.org.

Project 5: Gift Wrapping Members needed: Five to ten, or more During the holiday season, find local groups buying presents to donate to charity and offer to wrap for them. Try to get paper and ribbons donated or fundraise to buy the necessities. You can even open the service up to the community for a small charge to raise money to buy more gifts or to cover the expense of the project’s materials. Winning tips: Label presents clearly and correctly as you wrap them to make sure all the packages get back to their respective givers/groups. Play music or movies while you wrap to make the process more fun for everyone involved.

Project 6: New Student Survival Kit Members needed: Three to five, or more Help new teachers or students get through their first few days by putting together free survival kits for them. By providing them with a small token of your caring, you’ll introduce the new additions of your school to the value of having such a great service-leadership organization on campus. Winning tips: If you plan to create packages for new teachers, see what veterans of the trade would suggest. Commonly requested materials might include dry erase markers, highlighters and loads of caffeine. Donating all your kits to your school’s administration near the end of the year can have them ready to go once the new school year rolls around.

Project 7: The Great Sofa Hunt Members needed: No limits Finally, an easy way for everyone in your Circle K Club to get involved. Send each member of your club or home to dig through their furniture, nooks, and crannies for loose change. Grandparents’ homes can be treasure troves as well, so encourage your members to hit up family members. Donate the funds to your club’s favorite charity. Winning tip: Display the change collected at meetings so members can see their small contributions build up into one large donation when everyone works together for the betterment of your home club, and community.

Project 8: Trauma Dolls Members needed: Five to ten, or more Sew dolls for children in local hospitals that can be used by doctors to explain procedures and injuries to kids. To gain ownership in their situation, friendship in a new toy and a sense of community caring, the kids can then keep their new custom-made doll. With a little time, patience and creativity, you can brighten the day and possibly even change the life of a hospitalized child in your community. Winning tip: Have materials ready if you plan to make trauma dolls at a meeting.

Key Clubbers certainly are imaginative when thinking about service projects. I encourage and dare your club to do one of these projects each semester. With a little bit of effort, time, and resources, your club can certainly be rays of sunshine for someone else. Please serve today!

What is an Interclub? According to our bylaws, an interclub is defined as: (i) a meeting staged by one (1) or more K-Family clubs (including clubs in formation), with at least one other K-Family club in attendance, each having two or more members present. This opens you all up for a lot of possibilities – many of which I bet you didn’t think was an interclub. An interclub is, but is not limited to the following:  Two or more paid members attending a Kiwanis meeting  Two or more Kiwanians attending your meetings  Two or more paid members attending a social, fundraising, or service event another Circle K clubs holds  Two or more paid members from another Circle K club attending a social, fundraising, or service event your club holds If you have any doubts about if something counts as an interclub, ask your LTG or myself. I can be reached via text at (920)810-3772 or by email at kahrens44@gmail.com.

Ahrens’ Awards Alcove “Governor’s Project Award” Each year, the district governor chooses a project to focus on. This year, Teasha has chosen literacy – the ability to read or write. In an effort to encourage clubs to participate in literacy projects, this award highlights the important roles in making a difference. First, educate your community, KFamily clubs and your members on the project and the problems associated with it. The more that is known, the more likely people are to participate. Second, hold service projects that are fun and are able to be done by multiple branches of the Kiwanis Family. Third, when fundraising for the governor’s project, make it known to people what the money is going towards. Also, use Teasha as a resource! Ask her questions about literacy, ask her what she suggests for your club to do, and ask her for help if you need it.

Yes, it is that time again to take a look deep into our awards alcove as we highlight the newest awards in our collection. These two awards follow a similar layout and shed some light on major projects that are occurring this year. When filling out each award, keep your essays clear and to the point. Don’t wait until last minute. There are tables in each award. Those can be filled out as projects are done. Also when possible, include examples where the award asks for it. A picture really does say 1000 words.

“ELIMINATE Project Award” The official forms will be given to club presidents at MAC, be available as a Google Doc and emailed if needed. Any event held between April 1st, 2014 and January 20th, 2015 is eligible. The awards must be postmarked by January 20th, 2015. If you have any questions, please contact me at kahrens44@gmail.com. I challenge each club to submit at least one award.

In 2011, Kiwanis began a project with a goal of raising $110 million by 2015 to eliminate MNT (maternal neonatal tetanus). Wait a second! 2015 is soon! Yes, that’s correct. In an effort to make a final push, we’d like to recognize clubs for their efforts in not only raising money to support the ELIMINATE Project, but also their efforts to educate its members and the community about the horrors of this terrible disease. My hints for you are quite simple for this award: 1) Plan ahead. Set time or have a committee designated to focus on fundraising. 2) Educate. People are more likely to donate if they know what it is going for. 3) Use Casey as a resource. She has so much knowledge about ELIMINATE and loves to share it with anyone who will listen. 4) Send your money in. Your LTGs or myself can help you with this – but fill out the form and send your money in so it counts for the district and your club.

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Kiwanis Family Service Day Join Us November 8th, 2014 10 a. m. - 2 p. m. ( with a social to follow) Stevens Point, WI Come one and come all to a fabulous daily of leadership, fellowship, and service. Meet other Circle K’ers and members of our Kiwanis family from around the district as we gather together in harmony to dedicate ourselves to four hours of service in the Stevens Point area. Some confirmed locations include Habitat for Humanity, Boys’ and Girls’ Club, Humane Society, and Children’s Museum. Then, following our hard work, let us celebrate at our two-hour social to follow where we will have delicious food donated by local eateries and a chance to further bond with our local Kiwanis Family. Look for the registration form later this month and sign up soon!

Lawrence University    

President: Tony Smith Junior Major: German Favorite project is volunteering at Riverview Gardens    

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L to R: Joe Bazydlo, Lucy Pipkin, Tony Smith

Organizations Lawrence University works with: Riverview Gardens, Brewster Village Retirement Home, Lawrence University

Secretary: Gabi Makue Junior Major: Music

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VP: Joe Bazydlo Junior Major: Anthropology Favorite project is volunteering at Chinese New Year Party

Treasurer: Lucy Pipkin Junior Major: Anthropology/ Psychology Favorite project is the Appleton MS Walk

Sponsoring Kiwanis Club: Appleton Fox Cities Kiwanis Club

Lawrence University officially chartered this past summer, so be sure to welcome them to the WUM family! 18

Vice President: Sarah McCall Year in School: 2nd degree student Major: Nursing Favorite project: Riverwest Food Pantry

President: Emily Zeman Year in School: Sophomore Major: Marketing Favorite project: Urban Ecology Center Secretary: Ben Smith Year in School: Sophomore Major: IT Favorite Service Project: Spring Fling

Treasurer: Kobina Sampson-Davis Year in School: Sophomore Major: Pre-Dental (Bio) Favorite Service Project: Riverwest Food Pantry & Whitnall Park Cleanup

Re-Charter Date: November 7, 2010 Sponsoring Kiwanis Club: North Shore Kiwanis Like Circle K at UWM on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/ groups/625259520900153/

Circle K at

UWM

WUM HAPPY Josie Mackai, UW-Oshkosh

Amanda, UW-Platteville

I think you have been doing a wonderful job as President. Your hard work has definitely not gone unnoticed. UWOshkosh is lucky to have you!

Thank you so much for your hard work this summer in planning our volleyball games!

UW-Milwaukee Sara Hujar, UW-NMU To the busiest gal I knowPlease take a minute or two today to watch funny cat video on YouTube. Hope the temporary library is treating you swell, I'll let you know when the Hujar book palace opens.

We can't wait to see the wonderful things you lovelies do this year! See y'all at MAC! :)

UW-Madison Circle K

Bronosaurus Rex, UW-Platteville Shout out to my bro for saving me from my first freak out as President. Yes it's July. Yes I'm worrying about events in August. But my LTG/Bro has my back.

Jenny McLean, UW-Platteville

Megan Kneiser, Edgewood College

Good luck to the WUMderful officers of UW-Madison Circle K at their kick-off! I'm looking forward to seeing what greatness you accomplish this year! (From an alumnus)

Edgewood is lucky to have such a great second in command this year. Your sass and leadership skills never cease to amaze me! You do you girl. â?¤ 20

Jenny - thank you for your hard work on our club's bulletin.

YGRAMS Megan Meffert, Edgewood College Nicole Engermann, UW-Platteville Thank you so much for being the creative and thoughtful person you are! You're ambition will definately help our club go far this year.

I am so glad that I met you through Circle K!! I am excited to see my BF4L at district events throughout the year! Also SURFBORT.

Ashley DeFazio, UW-Platteville Ashley is a hard worker and willing to help out anyone whenever they need help! She always checks in with the members and boards. he goes above and beyond her duties and puts 100% in not just her roll as the Capital LTG but to WUM CKI in a whole!

Caitlin Krause, UW-Platteville Caitlin has been working so hard this summer planning service events and opportunities for our club. It is going to be a great year because of her hard work

Teasha Kirkwood, Alverno College Teasha, thank you for your love and dedication to WUM. You do not get nearly enough congratulations for all that you do, but it is appreciated more than you know.

Gilly, UW-Platteville Alesia, Alverno College I have only had the pleasure of talking to you for a few short minutes at MERP, but your smile is contagious, and your laughter can fill a room. I hope to see you get more involved with Circle K at the district level!

Gilly is always someone that we can count on. He always has the club's back and I don't think that I could thank him enough for that.

District Goal Progress Goal: 725 Members

Goal: 14,500 Service Hours

Progress: 631 Members 87% of Goal

Progress: 3,517 Hours 24% of Goal

$7,500

$10,000

toward

Preferred

ELIMINATE

$2,126.41 21% of Goal

1200 Kiwanis Family Relations Hours

Progress: 131 Hours 11% of Goal

Goal:

Progress:

Goal:

Charities

Progress: $596.67 8% of Goal

Goal: 50 MERP Attendees

Final Count: 37 Attendees 74% of Goal

Letter from the Editor

Dearest WUM Members, I hope all of you have settled back into your school routine and are finding your classes utterly thrilling (or at the very least, bearable). September is a great time for Circle K because as students, we have yet to hit the point in the semester where everything gets a little crazy. Therefore, now we have more time for Circle K! Most of your clubs have already had student org fairs or are about to. This is SUPER EXCITING because this means there will be new, bright, and shiny faces at your meetings soon! Thinking back to freshman year, I had absolutely no idea that this organization would become such a large part of my life. I joined initially because I loved volunteering and wanted a way to continue this passion after I moved to Madison. Circle K certainly did that for me, but it also gave me so much more. When I look around the room at Circle K events, I see some pretty amazing people...people who have now become my friends, and quite honestly, my family. Now that is something I had no idea would come with signing my name on a sheet of paper three years ago! But Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m glad it did. I would encourage you all to take a moment and think about what was going through your mind when you signed on to this organization. What did you expect? Looking back, is it anything like you thought it would be? (Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s probably 100 times better, right?) Use that inspiration and go and recruit some new Circle K kids! Tell them what an amazing organization you are privileged to be a part of and why signing that piece of paper may be the best decision they make all year. Yours in Service,

Marissa Blackmore

District board Directory District Governor Teasha Kirkwood Alverno College teasha.kirkwood.cki@gmail.com 815-501-1746

Lakes Lieutenant Governor Issue 1 Taylor Moret UW-Oshkosh lakesltg@gmail.com 608-412-3518

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Kiwanis Family & Outreach Chair Monica Wang UW-Madison monica.wang23@gmail.com 608-239-5707

District Secretary Megan Laufenberg Edgewood College mlaufenberg49@gmail.com 608-438-8136

Metro Lieutenant Governor Jim Tammen Marquette University jdtammen@gmail.com 815-601-6032

Membership Development & Growth Chair Jordan Grapentine UW-Green Bay jordan.grapentine.cki@gmail.com 920-209-5090

Sara Hujar District Treasurer Northern Michigan University sarahujar@gmail.com 607-242-1744

Superior Lieutenant Governor Sear Kenny Northern Michigan University superiorltg@gmail.com 906-399-7819

Service Chair Matthew Bowe UW-Eau Claire matt26bowe@gmail.com 715-933-2404

Marissa Blackmore District Bulletin Editor Edgewood College marissabmore@gmail.com 920-904-5703

Awards, Regulation, and History Chair Kayla Ahrens UW-Platteville kaherns44@gmail.com 920-810-3772

Special Events Co-Chair Emily Krueger UW-Whitewater kruegerwumcki@gmail.com 414-213-6860

Capital Lieutenant Governor Ashley DeFazio UW-Platteville defazioa22@gmail.com 262-308-2135

District Convention Chair Samantha Robinson Alverno College samantha.robinson.cki@gmail.com 262-945-4832

Special Events Co-Chair Lizzy Johnson UW-Oshkosh ljohnsonwumcki@gmail.com 608-354-5584

Chippewa Lieutenant Governor Kirstie Polzin UW-Eau Claire polzinkk.cki@gmail.com 715-212-5871

Eliminate Project Coordinator Casey Scheibengraber Alverno College scheibcf@gmail.com 414-520-0103