The Helping Hand June/July/August

Volume 58 Issue 2 June/July/August 2014

The Helping Hand A Michigan District of Circle K International Publication

In This Issue 

Review: ICON 2014…………...2

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Review: I-BOARD……………...4

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KFAM Updates…………….…..5

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District Goal Updates …….…6

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CKI Mission and Vision…….....6

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Preferred charities……….…...7

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Fall rally………………………....8

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Calendar of Events……….….9

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Contact Us…………………....10

By: Kathleen Hurley: District Bulletin Editor

ICON Wrap Up! This year’s Circle K International Convention, or ICON, was held in Nashville, Tennessee this past June. The Michigan District was represented by 10 people!

They all had a wonderful time and below is what a few attendees had to say.

We hope to see some more faces next year in Indianapolis!

Audrey Kahler Ferris State University

Q:

What was your favorite part of ICON?

A:

My favorite part of ICON was the service projects and the workshops. I thought that the workshops were very well done and educational. The service projects I was a part of were the Harpeth River Cleanup and the Tools for Schools program.

Q: What role did you play during the large scale service project, or LSSP? Tell us more about your organization.

For the river cleanup, our team split in two and some of us spent our time cleaning up around the banks of the river and cleaning up alongside the road while the other group went in the river to fish out debris and large items of trash including tires, rugs, road signs, and various other items. Tools for Schools is a non-profit organization run by about 6 older gentlemen who construct various supplies that local schools need but cannot afford such as tables, shelves, chairs, etc. For this service project, we were spilt into stations for various parts of table assembly. I was applying glue to the plywood and laminate sheets and putting the two together, creating that plastic-y feeling on tabletops at school. After that, the tables were sent to the saw where the edges were evened and smoothed out. The next step after that was to put the wooden finished edge on the table. The tables are then shipped off to schools that cannot afford to buy new ones and the organization sells them for a very reasonable (and dirt cheap) price so they can get the needed supplies without going out of budget and without having to pay an arm and a leg.

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Michael Manning University of Michigan

Q: A:

What do you think of the new International Board?

I was surprised by the new selection for the International Board. I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of the new members. Clara Oh, IVP was my chair for the Governing Documents Task Force this past year. Ashley Wolfe, Shivam Patel, Kelly Chan and Tyson Deip were all in my governing class and I am confident that they will do a great job. Lastly, the International President, Kathy, is going on her 3rd year on the international board, and so she should have detailed knowledge of her duties. Lastly, the new Trustee at Large, Alex Baur has served as Governor and Trustee for Sub-region E, so I am confident that he will be able to perform his duties as Trustee at Large.

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Q:

Do you have any advice for someone who wants to or is thinking of going to ICON next year?

A:

I would encourage anyone considering going to ICON to 1. attend and 2. step outside their comfort zone. It is easy to stay around people that you know, but each time I have attended ICON, I have been amazed by the people attending, and always leave with new friends. ICON Is awesome. Next year, ICON will be with KCI and KI, so it will truly be a KFam celebration. I think it will be the best ICON yet.

Emily Bagwell Northwood University

Q: A:

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What was something you learned?

From service? From a workshop?

The workshops were phenomenal this year, and the keynote speaker we had on Saturday morning --Josh Orendi from the Social Excellence Project-- taught me a lot as well. The one thing he said that really sticks with me the most is that "people don't join organizations; people join people." This should change everyone's approach to getting new members in Circle K International, because it ultimately comes down to who we are as members in our daily lives and how we portray ourselves on campus and in the classroom. Josh also said this: "If you want to do more good, you have to have more good people."

What was your experience with LSSP?

The first few days spent in Nashville was with the Large Scale Service Project (LSSP). This was a great way to bond with like-minded people from all over the world, because we got to come together to perform service while also embracing fellowship. The first day, my group sorted shoes for a non-profit called Soles 4 Souls. The second day, my group cleaned up a local river with the Cumberland River Compact.

It is a truly special thing to spend time giving back to a community that is not even yours. I may never come back to Nashville to see the impact that I had on the community, but I know it is there and that I was able to give back to a community that needed it, and that's what service and Circle K are all about.

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Meet the I-Board!

At ICON, the delegates representing their home clubs and districts elect the new International Board. This year was no different. Below are the new elected officers for Circle K International. International Trustees represent sub regions made up by several districts. Their job is to give support to governors and districts by giving them advice and representing their voices on international issues. They also bring international news and updates to the district level.

The President is responsible for communicating with the Kiwanis Family and also connects with the District Governors.

Another responsibility is traveling to various districts and seeing if clubs and districts are getting the support they need from the International Board. Most importantly, the President chairs all International Board meetings and oversees the work of the trustees. The Vice President serves as a support system for the President and trustees, but has distinct responsibilities as well. The most visible responsibility may be authoring the CKI Weekly, the official CKI newsletter published every Monday. Also, the VP is the secretary of the International Board and prepares the International Board Books every other month. The VP oversees all committees and task forces and is responsible for communicating with the chairs and being available for them to assist in any way possible. If you would like more information about the International Board, you can reach out to them, or Governor Emily Bagwell.

2014-2015 International Officers International President: Kathy Le Vice President: Clara Oh International Trustee At-Large: Alex Bour Subregion A Trustee: Tyson Diep Subregion B Trustee: Michael Zhou Subregion C Trustee: Ashley Wolfe Subregion D Trustee: Heidi Brooks Subregion E Trustee: Shivam Patel Subregion F Trustee: Kelly Chan Subregion G Trustee: Racheile Ricklefs

Our Sub-Region C Trustee: Ashley Wolfe Greetings Michigan District of Circle K! For those of you who do not yet know me, my name is Ashley Wolfe, and I am currently serving as your Subregion C Trustee. My job is to work closely with the districts with the subregion and act as liaison and represtative to the Circle K International board. I have been honored to serve you all so far since taking office in Shasbille. In my short time as trustee, I have learned so much, particularly from Michigan Circle K. With your unique governing system I have been able to expand my thinking within Circle K. I am inspired by your hard work that you all have been putting in to plan your upcoming events, and I am excited to see Michigan Circle K grow throughout the next year.

Best Wishes, Ashley wolfe.ashley11@gmail.com or facebook.com/ashwolfe June/July/August Page 4

Kiwanis Family Events!

A Turn of Events:

By Sean Foe The rain didn't stop the Kiwanis Family from building relationships and having a good time. While the picnic that was scheduled for August 2nd was cancelled, the event was moved to Belmark Lanes in Ann Arbor for some bowling, food, and fun! Seven Kiwanis family members representing Kiwanis, Circle K, and Key Club came out to the social on August 3rd. Next year, we are hoping that the Picnic will grow in numbers, service, and will strengthen the relationship between the Kiwanis Family.

Off to Kalamazoo!

Kiwanis District Convention

The Michigan District of Kiwanis held their annual convention in Kalamazoo this year August 24th-17th. Representatives from Circle K stayed throughout the weekend to talk to Kiwanians about Circle K : what it is, how to start a club, what we do, and how to keep up relationships with their Circle Ks. We were also accompanied by other service leadership programs such as Key Club, Builder’s Club, and Aktion Club.

Overall, it was a great weekend and a great opportunity to personally show the amazing effects of the service leadership opportunities. Always remember to maintain your club’s relationship with the Kiwanis Club.

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Goals Update!

Congratulations Michigan District! We’ve all made excellent progress towards our goals that we set earlier this year. As we continue on into the new school year, please keep these goals in mind as you plan out your upcoming events.

As of July 31st, 2014 Service Hours Completed: 2718.75 Goal: 18,500 Inner Clubs Completed: 15 Goal: 70 K-Fam Events Completed: 27 Goal: 180

Don’t forget the numbers for these goals are based on MRF reports, so make sure you report everything your club does!

ELMINIATE Raised: $55 (from Summerfest) Goal: $4000

Club Building: U of M Dearborn is up and running, Northwestern Michigan and Kellogg Community College are in the works. Goal: Charter 1 new club and rebuild declined clubs

Keep up the good work! More updates on the way!

CKI Mission: Developing college and university students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service.

CKI Vision: To be the leading global community-service organization on college and university campuses that enriches the world one member, one child and one community at a time June/July/August Page 6

Preferred Charities & Service Partners Circle K International works with several preferred charities and service partners. This means that we support these organizations and they aid us in achieving our mission. If your club is interested in working with one of these organizations you can visit circlek.org, under preferred charities, or the organization websites.

Every day 1 in 8 babies born in the U.S. arrive too soon. Circle K members help by raising funds annually for March of Dimes programs to help prevent prematurity. The March of Dimes currently focuses on raising awareness of prematurity and reducing the rate of premature births. CKI members collect money to support the March of Dimes and participate in the annual March for Babies, which usually happens in late April.

UNICEF works in more than 190 countries and territories to improve the lives of children—helping children meet their basic needs and expanding their opportunities to reach their full potential. Across the globe, wherever vulnerable children are struggling to survive, UNICEF is there with medicine, vaccines, clean water, nutrition and educational opportunities. The Kiwanis family, in partnership with UNICEF, is working to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus from the face of the Earth. How? By raising US$110 million by 2015. Find out how you and your club can help save or protect millions of women and babies. Learn how to take part in fundraising and advocacy efforts. Keep up with the elimination of MNT and get inspiration from others. Go to www.TheEliminateProject.org.

Better World Books is an online reseller of used books. Every time you purchase a book from BetterWorldBooks.com, a book is donated to someone in need. Operating as a social enterprise, Better World Books rewards nonprofit partners for books collected through books drives. Your club can organize a book drive to raise money for causes, for example Project Eliminate!

Students Team Up To Fight Hunger (STUFH) is a non-profit organization devoted to assisting and inspiring food drives at colleges and universities across the country.

The mission of STUFH is to help feed the hungry while at the same time raising awareness among college students about hunger in their local communities.

There are many ways to get involved with STUFH, so check out their website for more ideas!

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Fall Rally is just around the corner!!! (31 days!) I hope you all are getting pumped up for this year’s Fall Rally. It will be held at Waters Edge Camp & Conference Center in Howell, MI from October 3rd through the 5th. The cost for the weekend’s food and lodging will be $45. The theme is murder mystery, so its obviously going to be a blast! While at Fall Rally, members new and old alike will learn more about Circle K while spending the weekend with some pretty awesome people from all over the state! There are also workshops and service projects on Saturday. It is going to be a fun weekend filled with service, fellowship, and leadership. You should encourage your club to attend—the more the merrier! So, sign up soon! The link for registration is now available on the District Facebook page.

You can also email Fall Rally Chair, Jesse DeGrendel at jrdegren@oakland.edu, or Governor Emily Bagwell at emilyabagwell@gmail.com THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPTEMBER 18th, so make sure to get your club signed up quickly! We can’t wait to see all of you there!

Pictures from Fall Rally 2012

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District Events!

SEPTEMBER:

NOVEMBER:

-9/2 Grand Valley Campus Life Night

-11/4=7 Grand Valley Blood Drive

-9/6 Grand Valley Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure

-11/8 SNOWPIA Northwood

-9/7 Eastern Chalking

-11/15-10/16 Uof M SERVICE DAY! -11/20 U of M Inductions

-9/8 Eastern First Club Meeting -9/8 Grand Valley First Club Meeting -9/20 Northwood Mudpit Volleyball

DISTRICT EVENTS: -FALL RALLY

10/3-10/5

-SNOWPIA

11/8

-10/3-5 FALL RALLY

-LOVEPIT -DCON 2015

2/7/15 March 2015

-10/17,18,24,25,31 Ferris Haunted House

-ICON 2015

June 2015

-9/28 MSU Picnic and Service Project

OCTOBER:

-Last Two Weeks of October: Central’s Haunted Yard -10/31 U of M Trick or Can -10/31 Trick or Treat for UNICEF

Be on the lookout for more upcoming district and club events, using the Michigan District of Circle K Facebook Page!

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Thanks for Reading!

Does your club have an upcoming event?

Do you have something you want to share with the district?

Send in an article for next time to mickieditor@gmail.com

Contact Us! We are here to serve you!

Governor

Emily Bagwell

emilyabagwell@gmail.com

(248) 982-3376

Secretary

Chiara KalogjerasSackellares

chiaraks@umich.edu

(352) 231-3197

Treasurer

Alysia Rollins

rollinsa@northwood.edu

(586) 770-4479

Bulletin Editor

Kathleen Hurley

kchurley@umich.edu

Club Building Chair

Amanda Beauchamp

beaucha4@ferris.edu

(734) 604-3466 (586)932-75113

Kiwanis Family Chair Stacey Tyburski

setyburs@oakland.edu

(586) 506-0442

Service Chair

Zachery Gizicki

zgizicki@umich.edu

(734) 546-3631

Technology Chair

Chris Seeman

seemanch@umich.edu

(734) 904-8763

Fall Rally Chair

Jesse DeGrendel

jrdegren@oakland.edu

(248) 842-9825

Administrator

Lori Stillwell

lori2547@yahoo.com

1-586-295-7957

ckienitz@gmail.com

1-989-323-0136

Assistant Administrator Caitlyn Kienitz

Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve.

You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve.

You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love . —Martin Luther King Jr.

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