Gator K-Munication University of Florida Circle K International Volume 11 Issue 2
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4-5 What is CKI? 6-10 What We’ve Been Up To 11 What’s Going On
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3 Monthly Welcome
12 Who is CKI? 13 Photo Round Up
Welcome back from summer, my lovely CKI’ers! I’ve missed you all so much. And hi to all our new members. I’m looking forward to meeting each one of you. This issue focuses more on what CKI is and is a bit of a reflection on who we are as a community. I hope you enjoy! - Editor Tori If you’d like to contribute to the newsletter, please email me at editor.ufcirclek@gmail.com
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What is Gator K-Munication? Here you’ll see what UF CKI has done the past month, what’s to come, learn about our members and what’s going on in the community around us.
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Monthly Welcome
MONTHLY WELCOME
“Hello my shining stars! My name is Patrick Rougraff and I am the President of UF Circle K International. I’d like to thank you all for showing interest in joining CKI. Our newsletter best shows off what have been up to lately! In here, you can find major events we participated in, interviews
August Tunes
Here’s what Patrick has been jamming out to this month.
with club members, shout-outs, and fun games!
“I know I picked a lot of sad songs, but I find sad songs the most compelling. They show an artist’s raw emotions and bring out the best in them.” Nobody - Mitski Tricks - Stella Donnelly Drive Safe - Rich Brian Ransom - Lil Tecca You Should Let Me Know - Hoodie Allen Jesus is the One (I Got Depression) - Zack Fox
“This Summer I went to California and participated in an accounting leadership program with Disney. I celebrated Pride in Houston with my best friend, Sofia. I was lucky enough to attend CKIx and witness UF’s own, Billy Hackett, be inducted as our International President. I spent time with family and I got to put on a few CKI events while taking summer classes.” Volume 11 Issue 2
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What is CKI?
WHAT IS CKI? Circle K International is the world’s largest student-led collegiate service organization.
Three Tenets SERVICE
“Live to serve. Love to serve.”
We do all sorts of community service projects throughout Gainesville including working with kids, environmental clean-ups, food banks and homeless shelters.
FELLOWSHIP
“Common ground, uncommon stories and personal stuff”
We want our members to feel welcome whether they come to one event or all of them. We offer socials throughout the month that let our members interact and build relationships.
LEADERSHIP
“Step right up. Make the most of your potential.”
From serving as a committee chair or on the executive board to a fall leadership training conference, CKI helps create servant leaders.
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What is CKI?
“Making the world better one project at a time.”
Each month, CKI participates in community service projects throughout Gainesville. Our members come from all different majors and backgrounds. We work to ensure each person feels part of the CKI family.
Join us Wednesdays at 7!
4,100
service hours completed during the ‘18-’19 year Keep up with us on social media @ufcirclek
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WHAT WE’VE BEEN UP TO
There’s 117 days of summer vaction (I counted), and school comes along just to end it. So the annual problem with our generation is finding a good way to spend it. Here’s how our members decided to spend their summer break.
Did you know? CKI meetings are every Wednesday! CKIx is the international convention for Circle K. Members from around the world come together to initiate change and build relationships! This year, CKIx was held in Orlando June 26-29. Our very own Billy Hackett was elected CKI International President!
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SUMMER OF SERVICE
Summer B brought us a slew of new members to serve the community with. We made dog toys for the Humane Society, put together menstrual kits at Days for Girls and cleared out vines at Retirement Home for Horses. Thank you to everyone who came!
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MARY HUNKELE
UF CKI Treasurer
“Over the summer I studied abroad in London, with the UF Vampire and Empire program. During the program we learned about all of the ways that Bram Stoker’s Dracula reflects British Imperialism while visiting sights such as Kew Gardens and watching additional vampire cinema.”
ANNA SPILLER UF CKI Recruitment Chair
“This summer I took classes and began working at GatorWell. (Catch me outside in the Health Hut handing out those free condoms)”
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SADIE CAMPBELL
Sadie is a nursing major who joined CKI during Summer B. In addition to attending meetings, she also came out to Retirement Home for Horses with us! Sadie said she joined CKI because she has a love for community service and wanted to continue the experience. One item on her bucket list is to ride a ferris wheel while holding a baby panda.
SHARINA HENDERSON UF CKI Service Chair
“Besides taking online classes all summer long, I started propagating plants! I have 3 baby coleus plants and a few succulents that are starting to grow plants and roots.�
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PAYTON MULKEY UF CKI Vice President
“This summer I participated in a study abroad in Spain through UF and a program called Atlantis. I spent 4 weeks in Vigo, Spain shadowing in a hospital. I spent time in general surgery, pediatrics, anesthesiology, and the ICU. “
ZACK CASELLA UF CKI Service Chair
“Over the summer, I went back home to Naples and I took classes at FGCU and an online class at UF. I also played a lot beach volleyball and played in some tournaments as well!”
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What’s Going On?
WHAT’S GOING ON? On Campus
Since this is the first issue of the semester, we’ve decided to share upcoming CKI events as well as events from other wonderful organizations on campus! You’ll also find events that are happening around Gainesville. Get out and explore!
August 29 - CKI Service: Hope Lodge Crafting @ Reitz 30 - CKI Social: Gator Nights 30 - CRU’s Thrift Shop Dance Party @ Reitz 31 - CKI Service: Rooterville Animal Sanctuary September 1 - Service: Humane Society 3 - Women’s Student Association Welcome Assembly @ Reitz 4 - Part-Time Job Fair @ Reitz 9 - Pride Student Union first GBM @ Ustler Hall
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In Gainesville
August Disco for Good @ Civic Media Center - 30 Likely Lovely at Lightnin’ Salvage @ Satchel’s - 30 Heartwood Presents: Back to School Fest - 31 September Cheapskate Cinema: Pulp Fiction @ High Dive - 4 Fearless Food Festival @ One Love Cafe - 8 Thursday Night Poetry Jam @ Civic Media Center - 19 Indie Flea Pop Up @ The AUK Market - 29
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WHO IS CKI?
Who is CKI?
CKI is comprised of the E-Board and a bunch of committee chairs. These people organize events and ensure the club runs smoothly.
SERVICE
SOCIALS
Sharina
Zack
Cristina
James-Bond
FUNDRAISING
CKI is you! We would be nothing without our members.
PR & HISTORIAN
MD&E
Marissa
Perry
WEBMASTER
SCHOOL OUTREACH
Veer
RECRUITMENT
Tyler
Anna
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Ailish
Each person brings their individual value that helps make CKI such an impactful organization.
K-FAM
Sarah
Azhar
Deanna
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PHOTO ROUND UP
Photo Round Up
Here you’ll find a collection of some fun memories from CKI last year. We hope you’ll join us for even more fun this year!
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UF Circle K @ufcirclek International ufcki.org
Welcome new and returning members! This back page is dedicated to you! Countless memories will be made this year. Thank you for choosing CKI. I look forward to a purposeful year with everyone! - Tori