APRIL 2017
VOLUME 6 | ISSUE 1
2 A WORD FROM…………………… 3 MEET YOUR DISTRICT BOARD…... 4-7
TRUSTEE UPDATES….……………... 8 K-FAMILY KATCH…….……….…… 9 LIVE, LOVE, LEAD……..………….. 10 SUB-B SUPERSTARS……………..…. 11 SERVICE SPOTLIGHT……..……….. 12
CKIx2017……………………….….. 13 SOUTHWEST SUNSHINES…….……. 14 CONTACTS……………..………….. 15
a word from your
Hey Southwest! I cannot believe that our new CKI year is already beginning! It is amazing to already be publishing my first bulletin… the April edition of Southwest Sun! Even though the year is just kicking off, however, we are already hitting the ground running! Your incoming board of officers has their board training coming up, and CKIx is in San Antonio in just under three months! Moving forward, I can’t wait to see all of the amazing things our small-but-mighty district accomplishes this year! With that in mind, I hope you enjoy this bulletin, and I can’t wait to continue connecting with you over the next 12 months!
-Anika Faglie
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4 GOVERNOR: LAURA BELMONT Laura Belmont is a Junior at Arizona State University. She is currently studying Genetics and Biochemistry. Her favorite service project is Paint and Cleans and she absolutely loves tea!
SECRETARY: CODY LITTLE Cody is a Forensic Science and Anthropology major at ASU, and fittingly wants to earn a doctorate in forensic anthropology. He loves bad puns, reading science-fiction, and cooking.
TREASURER: SARA AL-MIDANY Sara is a Biology/Pre-Med major at UNM and hopes to become a surgeon one day. She plays rugby, loves bubble tea, and is obsessed with elephants.
BULLETIN EDITOR: ANIKA FAGLIE Anika is a Business Economics major at the University of Arizona, and hopes to become a nonprofit consultant. She loves playing soccer, hiking, and ice skating with her friends.
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RETENTION: AUBREY RENAKER Aubrey is a third year student at the University of Arizona, majoring in Communication and minoring in eSociety who wants to go into Public Relations in the Beauty Industry. Outside of CKI, Aubrey enjoys traveling, taking long naps, volunteering, and perfecting her eyebrows.
RECRUITMENT: MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN Michael is a Biology major and Spanish minor at the University of Arizona. He hopes to one day become a pediatrician. During his free time, he is either obsessing over movies or Broadway musicals and he will keep talking about them until you can’t handle it any longer.
6 CHANTEL LEON: UA PRESIDENT Chantel is a Family Studies and Human Development major at the University of Arizona. She hopes to either work in counseling, Girl Scouts administration, or family relations for Disney. She loves tea, musicals, Disney, and hair bows!
NAM TRAN: ASU PRESIDENT Nam is a Computer Science major at ASU. He hopes to work with a large software company such as Intel or Google and eventually begin his own startup software company. In his free time, he enjoys practicing photography and videography.
SARAH CRISCUOLO: UNM PRESIDENT Sarah is pursuing a degree in Family and Child Studies at the University of New Mexico in hopes of becoming a clinical social worker. She loves dogs, crocheting, and playing soccer.
ARRIEL PILAPIL: GCU PRESIDENT Arriel is a Communications major with a minor in Digital Design at GCU. She aspires to work with a company like Buzzfeed, sharing information around the world in a lighthearted way—as well as working with a non-profit organization. She absolutely loves the color yellow, going to thrift shops, and her favorite word is “incredible.”
GERILYN RUFIN: NAU PRESIDENT Gerilyn is a Public Health major with minors in Biology & Music and a certificate for Business for Nonprofits and social entrepreneurship at NAU. She hopes to own her own music and fashion business and branch off into a worldwide nonprofit that focuses on feeding, clothing, and loving the homeless, the hungry, and the broken through faith, philanthropy, and music. She is absolutely obsessed with potatoes and loves the world around her!
7 Riley Jandrew
Selena Richardson
K-Family
Laws & Reg.
Evelynn Mejia
Andrea Madrigal
Service
Intl. Expansion
Anyssa Iwamoto
Elizabeth Kwan
Technology
D-Con
Elizabeth Quinlan
Riley Jandrew
Historian
Fall Rally
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Jennifer Que HEY SOUTHWEST!
Welcome to a new CKI year! To get started on the new year, here are the Subregion B updates and international updates for the month of March. CKI Service Week | Thank you to all of our Subregion Beasts who participated in April’s CKI Service Week. Subregions B & D teamed up together to show our love to March of Dimes. Hang tight because rewards are coming your way! Subregion B Facebook Group | For live updates, check out Subregion B’s FB group at CKI Subregion B (CNH-RMD-SW). Subregion B Takes on CKIx. The ultimate CKI experience or CKIx will take place in the beautiful San Antonio, Texas from July 5th to July 9th. From service projects, workshops, winning awards, electing your 2017-2018 International Board members, and voting on amendments for our international bylaws, you won’t want to miss this international celebration! You can catch the early bird deadline of $200 until May 1st. From May 2nd to June 2nd, the regular registration price will be $250, and it will be your last chance to attend #CKIx17. Team Leader applications are due April 19th. Distinguished Awards are due May 1st while Club Awards and Individual Awards are due June 1st. The Oratorical Contest is due on-site on July 5th. Stay tuned for more promotional material, change your cover photos, and be sure to request a CKIx profile overlay by e-mailing CKIoverlay@gmail.com. For more information, contact Southwest’s On-to-International-Convention Chair Banna Tesfay!
-Jennifer Que
K-FAMILY KATCH
CATCH UP WITH THE KIWANIS FAMILY
KIWANIS MIDYEAR On March 3-5, SWD Kiwanis hosted their annual midyear convention in Sierra Vista, AZ. During this convention, Governor Laura Belmont was able to update Kiwanis on all of the great things CKI has achieved over the past year. CKI members were also able to host workshops on CKI, Social Media, and Leading with Laughter. Overall, it was a great weekend and an awesome way to connect with the K-Family!
KEY CLUB D-CON By Key Club Governor Alisa Nguyen
Key Club District Convention, Peace, Love, Service, was held March 24-26 in El Paso, TX. CKI was represented throughout the K0Family Luncheon, the Key to College workshop, and the service fair to help high schoolers continue their involvement in service throughout college. Key Club was happy to reciprocate CKI’s generosity and support of us while celebrating a successful year of service.
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LIVE LOVE
LEAD
What does
leadership
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mean to you?
By: Joshua McGuire, GCU
Leadership is the uncanny ability to rally around a purpose. I like to look at leadership as an opportunity to live out your personal values, and find others that agree with you along the way. Being a part of leadership in CKI the past three years at the district and club level, in board and chair positions, I’ve learned one thing: people don’t follow goals, expectations, accolades, or even food! But what we do follow is our own dreams our individual values, and a purpose. The best leaders identify those that have common purpose and pursue making dreams a reality. Do your best this year, embrace the process, and go out and fulfill dreams through your service!
SUBREGION B
superstars
ROCKY MOUNTAIN On March 3-5, Rocky Mountain District CKI celebrated their annual District Convention. At this event, the district retired their current officers, elected new officers, and celebrated an outstanding year of service. Now, we are excited to welcome the new board, led by 2017-2018 RMD Governor Samantha Morgan Leshikar!
CALI-NEV-HA From March 17-19 CNH hosted their annual District Convention, which two members from ASU CKI attended! At this convention, Nam Tran and Elizabeth Kwan were able to strengthen our Sub-B Bonds and celebrate that “Service Is Not So Spooky� after all! Now, we are pleased to introduce 2017-2018 CNH Governor Lawrence Sahagun.
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12 SERVICE SPOTLIGHT
On March 17 and 18, Up with People hosted two shows, “The Journey,” after performing community service in Tucson earlier that week!. CKI members from UA and GCU were able to attend this event and connect with one of our preferred charities.
ASU CKI worked at an event called “Special Day for Special Kids,” where club members worked to offer children with special needs a day filled with fun and friends!
SERVICE PARTNER SPOTLIGHT One of CKI’s official service partners, March of Dimes, is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. It’s mission is to “improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.”
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On July 5-9, CKI members from all over the world will gather in San Antonio, TX for our annual international convention! At CKIx17 you can meet new friends, learn more about CKI, and explore the beautiful city of San Antonio. Registration is now live and is only $200 until May 1! After May 1, the price will rise to $250.
See You in San Antonio!
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MARCH 2017 MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
ASU | TIEN TRAN Tien served as the President of ASU CKI for 2 years. She worked to rebuild a struggling club, and now it is one of the strongest clubs in our district. She has inspired many members within her club, and has also reached out on a district level. For instance, she has helped members run for district office. Furthermore, she has worked to facilitate interclub events, inviting other clubs to attend her club’s annual banquet and to collaborate on service projects. She will be greatly missed after she graduates next month.
15 CONTACT THE BOARD LAURA BELMONT GOVERNOR lbelmon1@asu.edu
Riley Jandrew K-FAMILY CHAIR riley_jandrew@yahoo.com
CODY LITTLE SECRETARY contactingcody@gmail.com
Evelynn Mejia SERVICE CO-CHAIR Emejia7@asu.edu
SARA AL-MIDANY TREASURER saraalmid@unm.edu
VACANT SERVICE CO-CHAIR Insert email here
ANIKA FAGLIE BULLETIN EDITOR AnikaLynn247@live.com
Anyssa Iwamoto TECHNOLOGY CHAIR akiwamot@asu.edu
AUBREY RENAKER LTG-AT-LARGE—RETENTION aubreyrenaker@gmail.com
Elizabeth Kwan D-CON CHAIR lilkwan.ek@gmail.com
MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN LTG-AT-LARGE—RECRUITMENT mzimmerman1@email.arizona.edu
Riley Jandrew FALL RALLY CHAIR riley_jandrew@yahoo.com
CHANTEL LEON UA CLUB PRESIDENT ccleon@email.arizona.edu
Elizabeth Quinlan HISTORIAN Elizabethquinlan@email.arizona.edu
NAM TRAN ASU CLUB PRESIDENT trannam2015@gmail.com
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SARAH CRISCUOLO UNM CLUB PRESIDENT sncriscuolo@unm.edu
Selena Richardson LAWS AND REGULATIONS CHAIR srrichardson@unm.edu
ARRIEL PILAPIL GCU CLUB PRESIDENT arrielcatherine98@gmail.com
Andrea Madrigal INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND EXPANSION CHAIR andreamadrigal40@gmail.com
GERILYN RUFIN NAU CLUB PRESIDENT gar234@nau.edu