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~ J. Robert Oppenheimer
Golden Gate Division CNH | Circle K Cal Chronicle Welcome Week Fall 2022
Welcome Back to Berkeley!
Hello UC Berkeley Circle K! name is Yvette Rodriguez and I am currently serving as the Spirit & Social Chair for the 2022-23 term! I am proud to have the opportunity to create two newsletters for you in the meantime as we look for a new Publications Chair! (Please apply if you are interested in creating fun newsletters like this, along with graphics!) back to Berkeley! I hope the start of the semester is treating you well! This newsletter will be reviewing our awesome Welcome Week events and introducing you further to our Circle K community! May you have a great start to the midterm season and we look forward to seeing you at Circle K events this fall and winter!
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Table of Contents Editor’s Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 1 Welcome Week Tabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 2 Infosession, Gen. Meeting #1, & #2 . . . . . pg. 3 SF Shelter Hygiene Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 4 Service Committee Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 4 Shorebird Park Coastal Cleanup . . . . . . . . pg. 5 Memorial Glade Picnic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 6 Group Study Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 6 What is CKI? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 7 What terms should I know? . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 8 Information to Keep in Mind . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 9 Committee Meetings & How to Join . . . . pg. 10 Meet Our Amazing Advisors! . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 11 E-Board, A-Board, & District Board Contact Info . . . . pg. 12, 13, 15 Apply to be a part of Appointed Board . . . pg. 14 Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 16Pg. 1
Pg. 2 Welcome Week Tabling
General Meeting #2
Sept. 19th, 2022 from 8-9pm in Wheeler 30
General Meeting #1
Sept. 12th, 2022 from 8-9pm in Wheeler 30
Pg. 3 Infosession
Pg. 4 SF Shelter Hygiene Kits Service Committee Meeting Sept. 8th, 2022 from 8-9pm in Wheeler 120 Creating hygiene kits for BAART & St. Anthony’s in SF! Sept. 13th, 2022 from 7-8pm in Mainstacks Finished creating hygiene Service Event
Sept. 17th, 2022 from 9am-12pm at Berkeley Marina’s Shorebird Park Service Event
Pg. 5 Shorebird Park Coastal Cleanup
Sept. 10th, 2022 from 12-2pm on
Group Study Session
Sept. 15th, 2022 from 4-6pm in
Pg. 6 Memorial Glade Picnic
What is CKI?
CKI stands for Circle K International and we are the largest collegiate student-led service organization in the world. Circle K revolves around three core tenets: service, leadership, and fellowship. Here is a breakdown of the levels of Circle K to make it easier to understand.
The Golden Gate Division is a group of Circle K clubs located in the northern part of the Bay Area. Clubs within the Golden Gate Division often collaborate with one another through events like the monthly Divisional Council Meetings (DCM), where clubs gather to give their updates, and the monthly Divisional Service Projects (DSP), where members of the Golden Gate Division work together in a large service event. Schools within the Golden Gate Division include Cal State East Bay, Santa Rosa Junior College, UC Berkeley, and University of San Francisco. Our current Lieutenant Governor is UCBCKI’s own, Sharon Hu!
The CNH District of Circle K is a supergroup of nine divisions in the three states of California, Nevada, and Hawaii. These divisions meet together for several annual district-wide events, including Fall Training Conference (FTC), Crazy Kompetition for Infants North/South (CKI North/South), Spring Training Conference (STC), District Large-Scale Service Project (DLSSP), and District Convention (DCON).
Kiwanis International is a service organization dedicated to improving the lives of children within different communities all around the world. To accomplish and spread this mission, Kiwanis Clubs often sponsor Kiwanis Family clubs at different branches: K-Kids (elementary school), Builders Club (middle school), KIWINS (high school), Key Club (high school), Circle K (college), and Aktion Club (adults with disabilities). Our sponsoring Kiwanis International Club is Berkeley Kiwanis.
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What terms should I know?Pg. 8 Circle K is full of terms, always remember it’s okay to not know everything! You will definitely learn as you go. Here is a glossary of terms for you to refer back to whenever needed! Survival Guide to Acronyms Below is a quick list to clear up any confusion about acronyms. This information was created in thanks to the cnhcirclek.org website. • CKI (Circle K International) • CKI (Crazy Kompetitional for Infants) • FTC (Fall Training Conference) • DCON (District Convention/Conference) • MD&E (Membership Development & Education) • MD&R (Membership Development & Recognition) • KFAM (Kiwanis Family) • MR (Member Recognition) • C&M (Communications & Marketing) • CERF (Club Event Report Form) • MRF (Monthly Report Form) • MRS (Master Record Sheet) • MRP (Membership Recognition Program) • DSI (District Service Initiative) • DFI (District Fundraising Initiatives) • DLSSP (District Large Scale Service Project) • CKIx (Circle K International Convention) • DO (Desert Oasis) • GG (Golden Gate) • DGOV (District Governor) • DLT (Divisional Leadership Team) • DSEC (District Secretary) • DTREAS (District Treasurer) • EA (Executive Assistant) • A-BOARD (Appointed Board) • E-BOARD (Executive Board) • K2C (Key 2 College) • KFH (Kiwanis Family House) • PTP (Pediatric Trauma Program) • SLP (Service Leadership Partners) • UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Emergency Funds) • STC (Spring Training Conference) • LTG (Lieutenant Governor) • DCM (Divisional Council Meeting)
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Information to Keep in Mind Pg. 9 Scholarships Opens: November Deadline: February
CNH
Foundation Scholarships
Amount: $750-2500
Requirements: 2.5+ GPA, Dues paid member of a club in good standing
Kiwanis Children’s Fund Scholarship
$2500
Dues paid member of a club in good standing
Awarded to two CKI members
Mayfield Circle K Scholarship
Amount: $1500
Requirements: 2.5+ GPA; Dues paid member of a club in good standing Become a Dues Paid Member What are some benefits that come with being a Dues Paid Member? • Access to District and International Events (ex: District Convention aka DCON) • Eligibility to apply for Circle K Scholarships (current and past members have been awarded thousands in scholarships!) • Networking opportunities with Kiwanians (many of whom work in tech, law, medicine, and more!) • Running for board + access to our mentor-mentee program!!! Do I HAVE to become a Dues Paid Member to be in Circle K? • No! Being a Dues Paid Member does allow some benefits, but we are a welcoming club that encourages anyone to come to our service events and general meetings! We are so happy to see familiar faces weekly! Only $15 for the entire year! tinyurl.com/22-23UCBCKIMEMBERSHIP
Committee Meetings & How to Join
All appointed board members host committee meetings! What these meetings consist of is helping the board members with either ideas or specific tasks to make the club better! All insights and input is appreciated! We currently have 5 committees to choose from! All meetings are announced at general meetings and are also calendared so be sure to sign up online!
Step One: Go to ucbcki.org, go to Calendar and click on the event you are interested in.
Step Two: It should look like this, click on the “sign up” button (make sure to make an account beforehand so that your name can be in our system).Committee Meetings Days + Times
Kiwanis Family ~ Tuesdays from 6-7pm ~ Tuesdays from 7-8pm & Social ~ Wednesdays from 6-7pm
Membership Development & Education ~ Thursdays from 4-5pm ~ Thursdays from 6-7pm **Committee Meetings DO NOT occur every week, please check calendar for exact dates**
Service
Spirit
Technology
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Meet Our Amazing Advisors!
Hi Everyone, My name is Chris Tung and I am your Kiwanis Advisor. Currently, I am a Structural Engineer working in San Francisco and a member of Berkeley Kiwanis. I was in the club just like you when I was in college and honestly loved every minute of it. I am here for advice whether that be running for board, connecting with our Alumni, or simply just making it through college.
I am looking forward to meeting you all and sincerely hope that you all find a sense of acceptance, purpose and excitement here at UCB Circle K!
Best Regards, Chris Ana Chavez Club Faculty Advisor
Hello! I’m Ana and I am the Club Faculty/Staff Advisor. I graduated UC Berkeley in 2018 as a Legal Studies major and now work in the Human Resources department supporting the College of L&S. I grew up in Anaheim, came up here for college and just never left. I grew up with a variety of pets (i.e. dogs, cats, chinchillas, parrots, turtles) so I easily get distracted when I see one. If you see me around Berkeley, 9 out of 10 times it will be at Yifang or Feng Cha cause I lack a certain level of self-control when it comes to my boba consumption. I’ve had many great memories and experiences being in the Kiwanis Family, so I hope you all have an amazing time being in the club as well! Hope to see you around!
Our advisors are the backbone of Circle K. They are there for support and we appreciate them so much! Take a read to get to know our amazing advisors some more!
Chris Tung Berkeley Kiwanis Advisor
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Executive Board Contact Information With thirteen unique positions to address the different aspects of the member experience, the UCBCKI board serves to shape your journey in Circle K into something meaningful and memorable. Elected by the members, the Executive Board is in charge of overseeing the administrative side of Circle K and helping out the Appointed Board to ensure the smooth running of the club. Ilse Rojo President cki.ilserojo@gmail.com Nick Lee Administrative Vice President cki.nicklee@gmail.com Bidane Martinez-Huerta Service Vice President cki.bidanemartihuerta@gmail.com Victor Cruz Ramos Secretary cki.victorcr@gmail.com Amisha Jain Treasurer cki.amishajain@gmail.com Pg. 12
Appointed Board
Contact Information Pg. 13 Chosen by the Executive Board, the Appointed Board helps run the various components of the club. Each member of the Appointed Board oversees their own committee to help drive growth and generate new ideas to help the club improve. Sabreen Yaqubi Service Chair cki.sabreenyaqubi@gmail.com Andy Fu Kiwanis Family Chair cki.andyf@gmail.com Olivia Kurtz Membership Development & Education Chair cki.oliviak@gmail.com Austen Liao Technology Chair cki.austenliao@gmail.com Yvette Rodriguez Spirit & Social Chair FTC Executive Assistant DCON Workshops Chair cki.yvetterodriguez@gmail.com
Want to be a part of Appointed Board? Apply to be a part of appointed board! This could be you!!! Your Name Publications Chair cki.yourname@gmail.com Your Name Fundraising Chair cki.yourname@gmail.com Your Name Public Relations Chair cki.yourname@gmail.com APPLY TODAY! Due Monday, Oct. 10th by midnight! Pg. 14
UCBCKI District Board Contact Information Nina Nguyen District Treasurer treasurer@cnhcirclek.org Austin Hoang Member Recognition & Education mre@cnhcirclek.org Sharon Hu Golden Gate Lieutenant Governor goldengate@cnhcirclek.org Pg. 15
Resources Circle K Website https://www.circlek.org/ UCBCKI Website https://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~circlek/ UCBCKI Instagram https://www.instagram.com/ucbcki/ CNH Circle K http://www.cnhcirclek.org Thank you UCBCKI members for making all of these wonderful memories & for your dedication to service! Thank you for reading! See you next time on the If you have any questions, comments, concerns or feedback on the newsletters, please feel free to contact Yvette at cki.yvetterodriguez@gmail.com Pg. 16
