September 2014 by Nevada Circle K

The Full Moon Newsletter Issue VI Volume II September 1, 2014 1

Table of Contents Introduction……………………………….2 Message from the Editor Pledge Calendar of Events………………………3 Service……………………………………..4-5 Hot August Nights Opening Day DSSS Leadership………………………………….6 Key Club Leadership Day Capital DCM Fellowship…………………………………..7 Capital DCM How to become a Member Kiwanis Family………………..………8-10 CKI Kiwanis Blog Key Club Buddy System Kiwanis Family Updates Summer Kiwanis BBQ Key 2 College Campus Resources……………………..11 Circle K Corner…………………….12-13 Better World Books International Updates Club Birthdays Member of the Month Ask Charlie Horse Meet Your Board Resources………………………………….14 Club Contact Information………….15

Message from the Editor Happy September! Welcome to our monthly newsletter for the University of Nevada, Reno Circle K. Our newsletter is titled the “Full Moon” after our wolf mascot and because full moons happen every month just like this newsletter! This newsletter is a great chance to showcase what you have done as a member and I would highly encourage you to submit articles and/or pictures to me. Articles can be as short or as long as you would like and they can be about absolutely anything! This newsletter is designed for you so please offer any help, assistance, guidance, or feedback that you have. I am so excited to welcome all of our new members to the club. That being said, WELCOME TO CIRCLE K! Although I am certainly sad to see summer leave, I am looking forward to all of the great events that this semester will bring. From service to leadership to fellowship, there will be many quality events for everyone to attend. Check out our monthly calendar on page two of the newsletter and frequently check in on the Sign Up Sheet to stay up to date on all of our events. Meetings will consistently be every Wednesday in the Graduate Student Lounge in the Joe at 7:00pm. Take advantage of the fall and be sure to invite all of your friends to the club! I’m excited to meet all of the new members :) Yours in service,

Alyssa Yocom, Newsletter Editor

PLEDGE: “I pledge to uphold the Objects of Circle K International, to foster compassion and goodwill toward others through service and leadership, to develop my abilities and the abilities of all people, and to dedicate myself to the realization of mankind’s potential.” 2

September 2014 SUNDAY

MONDAY

TUESDAY

1 Labor Day!

Air Races

Board Retreat

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

Pancake Breakfast Concessions

Pancake Breakfast

KFam Meeting General Meeting

Pancake Breakfast

Air Races

24 KFam Meeting General Meeting

Ironman Triathalon

KFam Meeting General Meeting

Pancake Breakfast

THURSDAY

KFam Meeting General Meeting

Pancake Breakfast

WEDNESDAY

20 Operation Color Me Rad Healthcare Bound Board Retreat 27 Key 2 College KFam BBQ

SERVICE.

Whether it is service to our school, our home, or our community, Circle K members are always rooted in the service of others. As one of our most emphasized tenets, we strongly believe that service gives us the chance to make a lasting impact in this world.

LEADERSHIP.

Did you know that Circle K is an International organization? Within our organization, there are literally thousands of leadership opportunities! We focus on building individual people into strong service leaders and they have the chance for professional development as they explore more leadership opportunities.

FELLOWSHIP.

Circle K members are some of the best people that you will ever meet. Along with that comes the great and abundant opportunities to network and make great friends. We are a network of individuals connected by service and that is an incredibly strong bond. 3

Service

Hot August Nights

With nice, warm weather and HOT vintage cars, it was the perfect time for UNR CKI to volunteer with the Kiwanis Sunrisers for Hot August Nights. A ton of cars came through while Circle K helped out with directing pedestrian traffic. People were paired off and placed at different intersections all the way from 1st street to 6th street up Virginia. People were fenced off and any registered, vintage car rolled down Virginia and up Center St., if they decided to showcase themselves again. Some cars were also decorated so we saw things like an old ModelT in all black called the “Death Cabby”. Other cars weren’t cars at all, as at some point, a 10 foot tall shopping cart (sponsored by Save Mart) with an engine attached to it also rolled along with the cars. There were drunk pedestrians as well as some unusual citizens of Reno roaming around, but overall it was a fun event to participate in.

Opening Day On the lovely Thursday right before school started, all incoming freshmen and international students started moving into their respective halls. CKI helped out with about 75% of the shifts that the housing department needed, resulting in more than 100 service hours total. As the incoming students got off the shuttle at Virginia Street Gym, we welcomed them with signs that either said (Argenta, Nye, and Nevada LLC) or (Manzanita, Juniper, and Sierra). We led them to the front of their respective dorms to get checked in, and that was mostly what we did. Housing was nice enough to provide us shade, water, and meals. We led freshmen around for 4-7 hours until the shuttle closed at 5:30. With so many new students on campus, be sure to take the time to talk to them about Circle K! We would love to grow our Circle K Family.

Club Goal

District Summer Service Social (DSSS)

6,000 hours

Each year, the CNH Circle K District hosts an event called “District Summer Service Social,” or DSSS. This event runs alongside of the CNH Kiwanis District Convention and it is a chance for all Circle K members to come together and partake in all of our three tenets. This year, DSSS was located in beautiful San Diego, CA and we were able to send five of our members to attend: McXine, Casey, Miguel, Matt and Aldrin. During the day, members helped sell items for Kiwanis International, and some members also helped educate our Kiwanians on Circle K and how they can be more involved in our organization. There were also various service projects for all members to participate in. Members got crafty and made sets of alphabet flashcards for local libraries; members made and bagged peanut butter and jam sandwiches for the homeless; and members volunteered at the Twain Fest, a festival that celebrates Mark Twain and 19th century literature and culture. “DSSS was the perfect combination of fellowship and service. I loved getting together with all of the other members from our district. It was so rewarding to be a part of the committee that planned this event.” - Miguel Henares

3,167 3,000

Leadership Leadership Training Day

On August 9th, Key Clubbers from local high schools joined Nevada Circle K in various leadership activities and ice breakers. We focused on training the young leaders on interpersonal skills and we helped them plan out various projects for them to use during the year. This was a unique event as we were able to teach Key Clubbers all about our tenant of leadership. Overall, the Key Club members enjoyed the day and had a lot of fun throughout the day. Thank you to the Circle K members that took the time out of their day to join us!

Capital August Division Council Meeting (DCM) In August, UN Reno had the pleasure of hosting the Capital August DCM. At the DCM, our Lt. Governor Kyle Prado provided information to the clubs of Capital division. Members from Sac State, UC Davis, UoP, and a few guests were present. Our own treasurer, Cody Yamada, presented a workshop on the District Fundraising Initiatives and how each club can get more involved in fundraising efforts for these great causes. Additional information that was covered includes: club updates, district updates, international updates, and an interactive workshop on how to table for your Circle K club. The DCM is a great chance to learn more about the division and the district. If you have the chance, be sure to check out a DCM in the months to come!

DCMs are hosted by the clubs of Capital division so each month you have the chance to visit other clubs in our division. UN Reno will be hosting a DCM again in November, around our New Member Installation Banquet. DCMs are also great chances to get exposed to all three of our tenets: Service, Leadership, and Fellowship. Check out page 10 of this newsletter to see some of the fellowship components of the August DCM! 6

Fellowship

At the August DCM, we went to Lake Tahoe and cleaned a beach then we all swam and hung out for the morning. In the evening we met at Rancho San Rafael and participated in the Amazing Race: a scavenger hunt and challenge that asked everyone to play silly games in order to win an overall competition. Some of the games included transporting marshmallows using straws, sliding oreos down your face into your mouth, building human pyramids, and skipping rocks. Overall, this weekend was a great weekend of Fellowship as many of our fellow Capital members came to visit us from all over Northern California. We also had District Secretary Johnny and District Treasurer Alan join us for this weekend. In our down time, we were able to play Mao and other card games and just hang out with all of the visitors. As the fall semester is just beginning, it is a great chance to get to know all of our great members! Be sure to check out our sign up sheet for all the social opportunities to come.

HOW TO BECOME A MEMBERâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Its as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Attend a general meeting 2. Pick up a membership application 3. Turn in your application with $35

Congratulations to our first member Hailey

Brubaker 7

Kiwanis Family Resources: K-Fam Kronicles: a blog dedicated to the Kiwanis Family Circle K International has moved its Kiwanis Family blog from blogspot to Tumblr. You can view it by visiting ckikfam.tumblr.com. Following this blog will keep you in the loop on all things that are happening in the Kiwanis Family around the world. Additionally, this is a chance for you to learn about the Kiwanis Family, and explore more within Circle K.

Key Club Buddy System

Kiwanis Family Updates

During the month of August, our Board of officers paired up with the officers of three local Key Clubs to implement a buddy system. Through this system, our officers will be promoting Leadership by guiding Key Club leaders through challenges and serving as a buddy and as a resources during the term. We are buddies with Reed, Galena, and Hug High School Key Clubs.

Division 23 Key Clubs have been busy recruiting new members as their school year has recently started. Additionally, they have focused a lot of their time to fundraising for the Pediatric Trauma Program, or PTP. Division 23 Kiwanis Clubs have been busy preparing for our season of business. During September, all Kiwanis Clubs are involved in community events including: Burning Man, Balloon Races, and the Air Races. The Lemelson STEM Academy K-Kids has officially resumed as our summer has ended. UN Reno Circle K volunteers with K-Kids each week in order to teach them skills about kindness, values of service, and aspects of leadership. Be sure to check the sign up sheet to see when you can help with K-Kids! We visit Lemelson STEM each Friday during the school year.

End of Summer Kiwanis BBQ Thank you to the Reno Sunrisers Kiwanis Club for hosting UN Reno Circle K for an end of summer celebration. We all gathered at the Siminske residence for an evening full of games, fellowship, and delicious food! It is always great to get to know our sponsoring Kiwanis Club a little better. We all enjoyed some home made salad, burgers, sausages, rum cake, cookies, and more! In the next few months, we will have many events with the Reno Sunrisers Kiwanis club and other Kiwanis clubs. I hope that you get to experience one of these events. Some Kiwanis events we have to look forward to in the month of September: 

Pancake Breakfast at the Balloon Races and the Air Races

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Air Races

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Silver Dollar Chorus

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Reno Sunrisers Kiwanis Meetings

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Key 2 College

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Kiwanis Family Park Clean Up and BBQ 9

Key 2 College September 27,2014

The World is at Your Feet Presented by Circle K International at the University of Nevada, Reno

This is your chance to learn Attend awesome workshops: 

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all about college! 

The Application Process  Learn the ins and outs of applying for college and get tips on what universities are looking for.

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Scholarships, Grants, & Financial Aid  Get your money questions answered and get help on where to apply for scholarships!

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Navigating the Fork in Your Road

Discover the best methods for choosing a university and selecting a major and minor.

College Life Day & Night College 101  How is high school different from college? How can you be successful? Professionalism & Time Management  Get the inside scoop on how to be successful during college.

FREE to attend. FREE lunch! FREE raffle prizes! Join us in the Joe Crowley Student Union Great room at the University of Nevada, Reno on September 27, 2014 from 11:00am-5:00pm. 

All WCSD high school students are welcome

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Join us on a special campus tour

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Get your essays revised

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Get a head start on your future! Please RSVP by 09/20/14 at: http://bit.ly/1v7QGeo

Are you NEW TO CAMPUS? Check out some of our university’s awesome resources! Fight off the Freshman 15.

Lombardi offers fitness

equipment and drop in classes so that you can stay fit during your stay at the University of Nevada, Reno. Additionally, our Circle K club participates in “swole-cials” where we work out together and you have the chance to join either a flag football or a volleyball intramural team!

Need advising for academics or for a career? The Advising Center

The Career Studio

The Advising Center is the place for

The Career Studio is your one stop shop for all

undecided/undeclared students to speak with an advisor and discover the many majors out there that they might be interested in furthering their career in. Not sure what you want to do after college, then this is the place for you. One of the best things about the Advising Center is that our very own faculty advisor, Derek Furukawa, is also the Director of the Advising Center (much cool, such prestige). To set up an appointment call, (775)784-4684 or drop-in at Edmund J.Cain Hall Room 102, to see an advisor today!

help with finding a job or internship both on and off campus. Additionally, the Career Studio is available to provide you with help perfecting or creating a resume and a cover letter. There are no appointments as the Career Studio has drop-in hours Monday through Friday. Be sure to stop by and get your resume looked at before applying for your next job! The Career Studio employees focus on helping you develop professionally so that you go into the workforce feeling confident and wellprepared. Questions? Visit unr.edu/career.

EVEN MORE helpful tips for you! 

Every day, the Journalism building has free copies of the NY Times available for students

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Attend as many events as you possibly can! College is all about growing your network and getting to know awesome people. In the library studying alone? Feel free to post to the Nevada Circle K page; chances are, someone will join you!

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Feeling like you’re stuck in a rut? There are free counseling services available to all students. Check out the UNR website for details to set up an appointment.

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Did you know that Joe Student Workers specialize in helping people?! Feel free to ask questions and get great answers.

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Jolt-N-Java offers discounted coffee if you bring your own mug/cup! It is located outside the Thompson building. Cheap and delicious coffee can help you through your week.

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Circle K Corner

Better World Books:

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. How can our club work with Better World Books? Organize the drive: Get volunteers and set goals for your drive. Promote the drive: Get the word out via Facebook, posters, text messaging, smoke signals—whatever will work on your campus! Sort the books: Empty your bins when they’re full and sort the books. Box and ship: Schedule your free shipment of books through RUFIS. Working with BetterWorldBooks is recommended by Circle K International and as a campus we can get more involved with this organization! If you are interested in partaking in this project please contact any club officer and we will help get you started.

International Updates: Recently, the International Board met for their weekend of training and a board meeting. You can view the minutes from this meeting by visiting the Circle K International website at circlek.org. Additionally, you can always contact our SubRegion B Trustee, Mike Zhou. Some more updates are below: 

Sub-Region B won the first challenge by posting the most pictures of our members with the letter “B”

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What is the next challenge? Get Fit For Eliminate! CKI challenges you to work out each day for 30 minutes. Every day that you don’t get fit, donate $1.80 to the Eliminate Project.

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Congratulations to Aldrin Santamaria for serving on the Resources Organization Task Force as Secretary!

Club Birthdays:

Jordan Bauzon, September 8 Aldrin Santamaria, September 11 Rama Raja, September 21 Alberto Garcia, September 23

August Member of the Month: Congratulations to Westin Chan for being selected as the Member of the Month! Westin has been a model member by taking on various leadership and service opportunities. He has been working closely with Alyssa and Esmond serving as an Executive Assistant for both Key 2 College and our Winter Single Service. S-U-P-E-R SUPERSTAR IS WHAT YOU ARE. 12

Ask Charlie Horse:

Our “Ask Charlie Horse” column is here for you to ask all of your questions! You can ask about Circle K, life, or anything else! Charlie is here to help you with all the wonders and pains that life may bring your way. Submit your questions via the Google Form posted on the Sign Up Sheet.

Dear Charlie Horse, If a #2 pencil is the most used pencil, why is it #2?

Dear Charlie Horse, What happens if you get scared half to death twice?

-Point L. Ess

- Scare D. Cat

Dear Pont L. Ess, Very good question, as I’m assuming you also hail from the country where eagles fly free and frying oil burns with freedom. According to the good people at Pencils.com, a number two pencil does not necessarily equate to how often it is put through a pencil sharpener. The #2 you see on a pencil actually refers to the HB (Hardness/Blackness) scale. There are more than just #2 pencils all over the world ranging from 1-9! The number refers to how hard the graphite core is inside the pencil. The higher the number, the harder the core and the lighter the mark that the tip will leave on paper. There is no exact scale, as each company has their own graphite core criteria. #themoreyouknow

Dear White Girl Can’t Even, T he ans we r is q u ite elementary my Dear Watson. I believe the answer for which you wish to obtain is quite gormless, as you wish to say that any ol’ chap will be quite six feet under if they were scared twice half to death. Yet, when you actually think about it, a person who is scared half to death from their current time of being scared is only a quarter dead. After the first time the person is scared, they only have half their life left. When they are thus, scared again half to death, they will have half of the half which all in all equates to a quarter. In conclusion, if you get scared half to death twice, you will have a quarter of your life left.

Meet Your Board: Aldrin Santamaria, President My name is Aldrin Santamaria and I serve as your President for the 20142015 term. I’m currently a 3rd year Biology and Molecular Microbiology & Immunology major and outside of Circle K I am also an undergraduate lab researcher in a lab studying butterflies, a Peer Advisor in the Advising Center, an active brother of Alpha Kappa Psi, and one of the few hundred Honors students on campus. I joined Circle K my freshman year of college, after having already enjoyed four years in the Kiwanis Family as a Key Club member in Las Vegas, NV. Whenever I have free time (and money), I like to play video games, travel to new places, and eat new food! I enjoy listening to all kinds of music but have sadly not attended my first concert yet, which I hope to rectify by seeing Yellowcard perform this semester. This is just a short blurb about me that hopefully gives all of you a bit more insight about myself; however, for the full story, come up and talk to me throughout the year! I’m looking forward to knowing all of our members in the months to come! 13

Resources

Check out our clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official website! It is loaded with information and a calendar of events: www.nevadacki.org

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Circle K International website: www.circlek.org

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Check out all of our club videos: youtube.com/user/NevadaCKI

Capital Division Facebook group: Capital Division

Club Contact Information

President Aldrin Santamara president@nevadacki.com (702) 217-2954

VP of Administration Matthew Molloy vpadmin@nevadacki.com (702) 334-8775

Treasurer Cody Yamada treasurer@nevadacki.com (808) 936-6654

Historian Kiwanis Family Jared Apostol Alyssa Yocom historian@nevadacki.com kiwanisfamily@nevadacki.com (775) 771-5174 (775) 846-9747

Membership Development & Education Sarah Smith membership@nevadacki.com (775) 313-2009

Public Relations Jenny Kot pr@nevadacki.com (480) 789-0801

Technology Jeff Soriano technology@neadacki.com (775) 544-6113

Faculty Advisor Derek Furukawa dfurukawa@unr.edu (702) 883-4127

VP of Service Miguel Henares vpservice@nevadacki.com (702) 418-7856

Secretary Gabriella Murata secretary@nevadacki.com (702) 278-4394

K-Kids Rosa Romero k-kids@nevadacki.com (775) 443-6775

Single Service Spirit & Socials Esmond Fung Raul Gutierrez singleservice@nevadacki.com spirit.social@nevadacki.com (702) 715-7171 (775) 830-4017

Kiwanis Advisor Tom Leahy leahy891@cs.com (775) 230-5882 15