Cal Kronicle | Fall Banquet 2014 by UC Berkeley Circle K

University of California, Berkeley

Cal Kronicle VOLUME XX | EDITION IV | FALL BANQUET ISSUE 2014

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SERVICE KFAM KORNER SINGLE SERVICE & INTERFAMILY FALL TRAINING CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP & CKI NORTH CONTACTS & CALENDAR

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!

letter from the president

HELLO EVERYONE! Thank you so much for coming out to our Fall Banquet: Yule Ball! Furthermore, thank you for being a part of Circle K. Whether this was your first semester in Circle K or your fourth, your presence at meetings, service projects, socials, district events, fundraisers, and more has been the ultimate Christmas present. I’m in my fourth year of Circle K, but not a single moment of it feels dull or repetitive. There’s a real special magic in this club and that’s the people. Everybody-from returning members, new members, board members, family heads, people involved on the divisional, district, or international level, Kiwanians, and fellow Circle K-ers from other campuses-- is incredible. You meet people with hearts of gold and you all bring out the best in one another. Circle K is what lead me to some of my closest friends, biggest life lessons, and craziest adventures. But I didn’t realize that right away. I remember getting ready by myself for my first fall banquet. I didn’t know who to sit with, whether people wanted photos with me to be polite or if it was actually for me, or if I should see if anyone else was walking towards Unit 1 after too. I didn’t even know if I was coming back to Circle K in the Spring semester. I had a great time at banquet, but at the time I still wasn’t sure that this would be my college niche. If this is your first semester in this club, I am so happy that you’re here! I truly hope you don’t feel awkward, but I also hope you know awkward is perfectly fine. College is an awkward time. It took me a while to realize it, but Circle K is always here for you. Everyone is happy to see you, so don’t ever underestimate how much we like you! Thank you for being in Circle K and we hope to see you next semester for more service, leadership, and fellowship! Love,

Bertha Te

2014-2015 UC Berkeley Circle K President

P.S. Goodluck on finals! You are kind, you are smart, and you are important. Happy holidays!

By Stanley Han, public relations chair

Kiwanis Service In

A couple of times a month, a group of UC Berkeley Circle K members attend a Kiwanis event that we call Service-In. This event is a special opportunity for members to develop a bond with our Kiwanians. We drive down to the Solano neighborhood to Frank’s house. Frank’s not only a dedicated Kiwanian, but also a talented violinist! Upon arrival, we’re always greeted with a friendly welcome. Members participate in a variety of service projects while there. We sew and stuff Pediatric Trauma dolls in order to prepare them for children in the hospital. Even though many of our members have never sewn before, we all actively teach each other and

enjoy learning the task. Another one of our service projects includes cutting tennis balls for local schools in the community. Teachers often can’t afford to buy tennis balls to put on their classroom chairs. After hearing about this, the Kiwanians began to collect tennis balls and then we come in to help cut prepare them for distribution. UC Berkeley members love Service-In with the Kiwanians not only because of the warm and friendly environment that Frank and his wife, Roberta, provide, but also because of the great meal they whip up. Roberta enjoys teaching us how to make her famous

Project Of October

On October 31st, Projects Chair Cherie Leung & her committee made and distributed Halloween masks to kids at Le Conte Elementary school. Congratulations on a successful project!

jam and other dishes, like slow cooker spaghetti. While some people work on dinner in the kitchen, other members go to the music room with Frank and accompany him on either piano or violin. This event is as much of a social as it is a productive series of service projects. Sometimes, other Kiwanians are invited over for dinner as well and we love sharing stories around the dinner table. It’s a great continuous project in which we get to know the Kiwanians, who are constantly caring for us and fostering our growth!

& Pageant K

On November 21st, Fundraising Chair Kristy Kim & her committee ran Pageant K, a male beauty pageant with contestants and visitors from UC Davis, UC Merced, and the division! Congratulations on a successful event!

FALL CAZADERO by vivian nguyen, kiwanis family chair

On November 1st we had our annual Fall Cazadero with Kiwanians to kick-start the District and International Kiwanis Family Month! This is a special annual event with our sponsoring Kiwanis Club that many of our members look forward to every year as we spend the day preparing the camp for the rainy winter season. Fall Cazadero is one of the largest Kiwanis Family Service events with the Kiwanians we have all year! We had an amazing turnout with 22 outstanding members that came out to help out with

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For high school students everywhere, college application season usually means essays, interviews, and stress. But it can also mean Key 2 College time! Key 2 College is an annual event in which we invite members of nearby Key Clubs and KIWINs for workshops, tours, and even mentorships. With this inter-Kiwanis Family event, Circle K members are able to assist our younger counterparts in high school prepare and apply to college with a little bit less stress. This year, on November 15th, high schoolers from

by MIMI TON, FTC CHAIR

this event. Although we had to meet up bright and early, we were all full of energy when we had arrived to the campsite. Every Kiwanian had a specific goal to accomplish by the end of the day and every Circle K member was assigned to assist a Kiwanian in a specific goal. Some tasks included breaking down wood, removing tiles off the different stages, and cleaning the gutters and beds. We not only helped them with their specific projects, but also talked and bonded with the Kiwanians. Everyone had a great time

working with the Kiwanians as we got to know them better through hard work and fun. With our large turnout, we were able to finish all the projects about an hour earlier than expected! With that we ended the day with satisfaction that the camp was done and all ready for winter. We’re all really excited for Spring Cazadero in early spring during which we’ll work to put the camp back together and bond even more during a two day, one night trip!

various schools around the Bay Area, from Berkeley High School to Oakland Technical and Hercules High School, arrived to UC Berkeley to learn about higher education. Whether they were sophomores just preparing for AP classes or seniors working on their personal statements, there was a workshop for everyone, from the application process hosted by James Seto and Jerry Bao to Interviews by our Kiwanian Joe Lee to College Life by Neiron Penalba and Bertha Te. With multiple workshops going on at the same time, attendees were able to go to the workshop that they were most interested in. After the workshops, a panel of Circle K

members ranging with different majors and interests answered questions from the audience. Through Key 2 College, the high school students were able to connect with and hear from us college students. Our Circle K members were able to be leaders throughout the event, directing students where to go, hosting workshops, monitoring ice breakers, and bonding with our Kiwanis Family. Thanks to Vivian Nguyen and the Kiwanis Family Committee, these high school students had an informative experience in preparing them for college and, hopefully, we’ll see which schools they’ll attend in the near future!

halloween Festival Fall Single Service

by Robert Rodriguez, divisional media relations

Every year, UC Berkeley Circle K puts on a Halloween Festival for children and adults alike at the Lincoln Recreation Center in Oakland. Preparation began the night before as volunteers set up the Haunted House. WIndows were blacked out and skeletons were scattered in the designated one section of the recreatioQn center. Meanwhile, posters were hung and games were set up in the main room.

Of course, the highlight of the event was the Haunted House. With the help of local Key Club members, this year’s haunted house was one of the scariest yet! With scary music, haunted posters, and ghouls hiding around every corner, screams were heard from people of all ages. Kids, teens and even adults enjoyed the spooky festivities.

Though this is an annual event, this year’s was unlike any other. In honor of our District Service Initiative: Leaping Toward Literacy, an entire section of the festival was dedicated to reading. There were vocabulary and literacy games and even free books provided for attendees. Reading wasn’t the only thing the kids could do, there were tons of other activities ranging from “Pokebowling” to “Put The Glasses On Arthur.”

Interfamily Cook-off by Catherine Ho, district publications editor

Tuesday November 11th was a day to look forward to. HOORAY! NO SCHOOL, but more importantly, it was the day of the first cook off of the school year! For this cook off, the secret ingredient was Italian style NOODLES! Families gathered together either the night before or early that morning to prepare a dish to share with the rest of Circle K. After a marathon of cooking and running, every family met up at 4.0 Hill to present their

dishes. As a right of passage, each family thought of a personalized cheer and showed of their spirit before getting their tasty meals. After the carb-load, the tummies were satisfied, but the thirst was not quenched...yet. So, of course, there was a pick up line contest to see who were the smoothest talkers out there. Additionally, participated in the traditional game of charades, FAMILY STIYLE! As

the afternoon came to an end, the winners of the cook off were announced. CONGRATULATIONS TO the Harlequin Hoodwinks and see everyone at the next cook off!

Fall Training Conference

By Donald Franks, Outstanding General Member Fall Training Conference has a profound effect on both new and veteran attendees alike. With crazy and fun group activities, talented skit and musical performances, educational and unique workshops, and grand company all around, FTC never ceases in excitement. UC Berkeley arrived Friday, Nov. 7th, staggered in cars to accommodate schedules. Our food stop at In-n-Out proved both filling and delightful, as groups from other schools were also there before the final stretch to Old Oak Ranch, Sonora. Once we said our goodbyes and finished off our fries, we made our way up to the campground. After registration and some mingling, we situated ourselves for the first general session. Followed by some more meets-and-greets, a couple of workshops, and a late-night skit rehearsal, it was off to sleep for the long weekend ahead. The following day we woke up bright and early to meet our teams and compete against other in awkward, yet hilariously entertaining activities. All of the team leaders, adorned in capes and spirit, pumped their groups up by making cheers or rooting for their team members. Saturday progressed with workshops, panels, and speakers. With topics from finance to fundamental tips for general members and board members, there was a workshop to appeal to nearly everyone. After the final round of workshops for the day and a great dinner, it was time for new members installation. We grouped up by

school and division and lined up waiting for our turn. When our name was called, we walked across the stage, accepted our pin and certificate, and shook hands with District Governor Byron Montilla and Subregion B Trustee Mike Zhou. What happened after was even more surreal: as members, we found Cal-Nev-Ha strong in many ways. We found what ties us together so intimately. We found what makes us Circle K-ers. And together, we made the dimmed ambience of the auditorium shine bright. The district then gathered together around the amphitheater for the campfire skits and talent acts. From solos to duets to dances and skits, the talents were beyond prepared and surpassed all expectations. After some laughs, some awhs, and some cheers,it was time for the dance. People showed their moves, got their groove on and had a blast. Just a floor below the dance was a room for games, socializing, and props for a photobooth. It was assured there was something for everyone. Along with Penny Wars to raise money for our DFIs, hot chocolate and ramen were sold

during the night to combat the chilling temperatures. The most impressive maneuver of the night was Magic Kingdom’s annihilation of the Penny War competition, flooding in thousands of penny bricks last minute. Sunday morning was the last general session. A memorable slideshow, a spirited awards recognition, and a teary-eyed Mimi Ton with a speech that captivated the feels and heart of many, left an everlasting impression forever molded into our minds. The audience could no doubt feel the passion and hard work embedded in the preparation for and smooth running of the weekend with the committee members’ smiles, tears, and yawns. As we departed the campsite, we hugged our old and new friends with not a goodbye, but a “see you at DCON?” After a pit stop at Nations for some mouthwatering pie with fellow Golden Gate Guardians, we continued on our way home.

We were tired, oh so tired, thanks to FTC, it’s true. You made a circus out of all of us, with some laughs and fun too! Thank you for the memories.

Finance & Fundraising Committee

Leadership Alan Perez (chair), Jerry Bao, Tina Tu

Fall Training Conference Workshop Hosts

Alan Perez, Angela Apinyavat, Bertha Te, Donald Franks, Edison Xu, Jerry Bao, Mike Zhou, Phuoc Khong

Fall Training Conference Committee

Akash Patel, Claire Lee, Jasmine Park, Mimi Ton (chair)

Crazy Kompetition for Infants North by tina tu, outstanding general member On Saturday, October 18, I along with Circle K members from all over the district gathered together at Heather Farms Park for CKI North—an annual event held to raise awareness for the Pediatric Trauma Program (PTP) through a variety of team-relay types of games. The money raised through this event goes towards training pediatric doctors and nurses who treat children’s unintentional injuries. This year’s games’ theme was the elements. This was going to be my first CKI North, and, hearing how competitive it could get, I chose to instead take on the role of a judge rather than be a player. It was the night before CKI North, and I was excited as ever as I hopped into the Bao-mobile with fellow District Finance and Fundraising committee members as well as other Circle K members. Destination: CKI North Chair Jerry Bao’s home. There were a lot of tasks and errands that still needed to be taken care of before the event the next day, but honestly, I couldn’t have had more fun helping. The Costco runs, the bagel slicing, and the search for supplies, it all made my first experience even

better than I expected. Early the next morning, we headed over to the venue to finish setting up before all the teams arrived. Just as we finished up some last minute errands, participants from multiple schools started arriving. Each team was assigned a representative element (Water, Fire, Earth, Air, Metal) and competed in the games in order of its element. My main role for the day was to be one of the head judges for the Fruit Ninja Relay, and boy, was it entertaining to watch that game. It was truly impressive to see how fast some teams were able to pass a banana using their feet as they lied down on the grass. There were a lot of other fun games including Jump Rope, Water Ball Toss, Magic Carpet, Get in Line (aLINEment), and a semifinals

riff-off all leading up to the epic final game: Probending. Now if you’re not an Avatar/ Korra fan, you may not be familiar with this intense sport, but essentially, the object of the game is to knock out opponents using specific “elements” (in this case, various foam objects) until opponents are pushed out of boundaries. It was down to teams BananaMilk from UC Davis, and Sexy Six from University of Nevada-Reno. All the judges gathered around the “arena” lined with cones to indicate the boundaries. Foam objects were flying everywhere, and one by one, players were taken out. In the end, Sexy Six came out as the ultimate winners, but win or lose, everyone seemed like they had a great time! Shout out to Jerry for planning such a successful event!

contact us Bertha Te president cki-president@lists.berkeley.edu Philip Nguyen admin vice president cki-adminvp@lists.berkeley.edu Edison Xu service vice president cki-service_VP@lists.berkeley.edu Liane Kuo treasurer cki-treasurer@lists.berkeley.edu Jenny Voong secretary cki-secretary-@lists.berkeley.edu Kristy Kim fundraising cki-fundraising@lists.berkeley.edu Thomas Miao historian cki-historian@lists.berkeley.edu Vivian Nguyen kiwanis family cki-k_family@lists.berkeley.edu Tina You md&e cki-membership@lists.berkeley.edu Wendy Huynh membership recognition cki-mrp_chair@lists.berkeley.edu Cherie Leung projects coordinator cki-projectcoord@lists.berkeley.edu Stanley Han public relations cki-publicrelations@lists.berkeley.edu Heyun Jeong publications cki-publications@lists.berkeley.edu Jasmine Park single service cki-singleservice@lists.berkeley.edu Leon Liang spirit & social cki-social@lists.berkeley.edu Diyar Aniwar technology cki-webmaster@lists.berkeley.edu BARNES&NOBLE SHIFTS 8AM & 1PM & 6PM MONDAY TO SATURDAY EVERY DAY DURING DEAD WEEK & FINALS!!! Monday

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