WISCONSIN UPPER MICHIGAN CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS
VIRTUAL DCON 2021 PROGRAM February 26th - 28th Wild for CKI!
Table of Contents Governor’s Welcome ................................................. 3 Pledges ........................................................................ 4 Participation ............................................................... 5 Schedule .................................................................. 6-7 Workshop Sessions 1-3 ........................................ 8-10 K-Fam Networking Hour: Glimpse ......................... 11 Fundraisers ............................................................... 12 International Trustee & President .................... 13-14 District Board Farewells ..................................... 15-25 Running for District Board ................................ 26-28 Sample Caucus Questions ................................. 29-30 House of Delegates Rules ................................. 31-32 Parliamentary Procedure ........................................ 33 Code of Conduct ...................................................... 34 2020-2021 Awards ................................................... 35 District Goal Markers ............................................... 36 2020-2021 Club Presidents ..................................... 37 Past Governors ................................................... 38-39 Past District Convention Chairs ........................ 40-41 Upcoming Events: Kiwanis Family Service, Spring Fling, CKIx ..................................................... 42 WASH Face Mask Fundraiser .................................. 43
Governor's Welcome Hello, everyone! I’d like to welcome you all to the 58th annual Wisconsin - Upper Michigan District Circle K Convention (and the 1st VIRTUAL WUM CKI convention at that). I’m just as sad as you are (if not more sad) that we aren’t able to join together for this convention in person this year, but I’d like you to turn that frown upside down because, WOW, do we have an incredible virtual safari ready for you! I’m not lion when I say the District Convention Committee and District Board have been working tirelessly to make this event spectacular. In order to maximize our fun this weekend, I’m asking you all to forget any negative monkey business and keep your eyes on the jungle prize (that is, the fact that we’re still able to come together and have a blast). Tou-can do it!! If we haven’t had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Katelyn Van Buren, and I am serving as the 2020-2021 District Governor for our koala-ty Wisconsin - Upper Michigan District of Circle K. I am a junior at the University of Wisconsin - Madison studying Communication Sciences & Disorders, and I’ll be applying for grad schools soon for Speech and Language Pathology. I have been a member of the Kiwanis Family for 5 years now, tracing back to my time rechartering and serving as club president for the Waupun High School Key Club; I can proudly say that I could not have had a better experience in this organization thus far. Outside of Circle K (woah, that exists??), I enjoy hiking, sunsets, chimichangas (thanks, Meagan, for that ;)), exploring Madison, and laughing at cheesy jokes. I also enjoy the occasional testing of Tik Tok life and air fryer hacks, so let me know if there’s anything I should be trying out next! If you have any good puns for me, want to ask a question, or simply would like to chat, feel free to reach out to me at any point before, during, or after the convention, and I’d be happy to talk (or laugh). It’s in my email signature, and I’ll put it here; my phone number is 920-557-1475, and you can always reach out. I hope you all have the very best time this weekend and don’t forget to thank a club officer or District Board Member for their hard work this year! Stay WUMderful!
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Pledge of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
CKI Pledge I pledge to uphold the objects of Circle K International, to foster compassion and goodwill towards others through service and leadership, to develop my abilities and the abilities of all people, and to dedicate myself to the realization of humanity's potential. Life to serve, Love to serve!
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Participation Apparel - Please make sure to wear your DCON bucket hat and t-shirt if you ordered them! Zoom Backgrounds - Please download your favorite CKI background & join us in the jungle. http://bit.ly/junglebackgrounds Cheering - During awards, please unmute your microphone and cheer for your club and fellow CKI member recipients! Hand Raising - During nominations and House of Delegates, please use the hand raise function on Zoom, which is now located under reactions.
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SCHEDULE Main link for the entire event: ................. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81199618628 Meeting ID: 811 9961 8628 Passcode: DCON2021
Friday, February 26th:
Links
5:30PM – 5:50PM: Candidates Meeting ............................................................................. main link 6:00PM – 7:00PM: Opening Session .................................................................................... main link 7:00PM - 7:40PM: Workshop Session 1 Resume Workshop ................................................................................................................ main link Mental Wellness ........................................... https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92012065213 CKI Brainstorm ........................................................ https://uwplatt.zoom.us/j/95412685873 Passcode: DCON2021 7:40PM – 9:00PM: Friday Night Activities ....................................................................... main link
Saturday, February 27th: 9:00AM - 9:10AM: DCON Welcome ...................................................................................... main link 9:10AM – 10:00AM: Service Projects Book Reading ............................................................................................................................ main link Transcribing Field Notes ................................. https://uwplatt.zoom.us/j/98386559659 Tagging Wildlife .................................................... https://uwplatt.zoom.us/j/98578418566 Passcode: DCON 2021 Free Rice/Bean Bean Bean ......................... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83387570228 Passcode: DCON2021
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SCHEDULE Saturday, February 27th Continued
Links
10:05AM – 10:45AM: Workshop Session 2 CKI 101 ................................................................................................................................................. main link P/VP Training ....................................................... https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98445523101 Meeting ID: 984 4552 3101 Passcode: DCON2021 Secretary/Treasurer Training ....................... https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/93719746319 Bulletin Editor Training ...................................... https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84784221307 Passcode: DCON2021 10:50AM – 11:30 AM: Workshop Session 3 Interview Skills ...................................................................................................................... main link Wisconsin Wildlife ............................................. https://uwplatt.zoom.us/j/99981728629 Service Galore ................................................. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83602009006 Passcode: DCON2021 11:30PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break ........................................................................................... main link 1:00PM – 2:00PM: Kiwanis Family Hour .......................................................................... main link 2:00PM - 3:00PM: Kiwanis Speed Networking .......................................................... main link 3:00PM – 4:30PM: Candidate Caucusing and House of Delegates ................. main link 4:30PM - 6:00PM: Dinner Break ........................................................................................... main link 6:00PM – 6:50PM: Celebration Ceremony Part 1 ..................................,..................... main link 6:50PM – 7:00PM: Dance Break ............................................................................................ main link 7:00PM – 8:00PM: Celebration Ceremony Part 2 ....................................................... main link
Sunday, February 28th: 11:00AM – 2:30PM: New/Old Board Meeting ................................................................ main link
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WORKSHOP SESSION 1
Friday, February 26th 7:00-7:40 PM CST
Resume Workshop
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81199618628 | Meeting ID: 811 9961 8628 | Passcode: DCON2021
Want to learn how to perfect your resume and get it into the hands of the hiring representative? This workshop will help you to navigate the jungle and provide you an inside look into the Resume scanning process that employers use as well as discusses the most important elements to include that highlight your qualifications and accomplishments as a candidate; while also providing best practices of writing a resume.
Mental Wellness
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/92012065213
Pandemic got your mental health? Come namaste with Circle K in this mental wellness workshop. You will learn tips and tricks to staying happy and healthy during virtual learning. Join us for breathing exercises, stress management, and healthy eating that will benefit you long after you leave us this weekend.
CKI Brainstorm https://uwplatt.zoom.us/j/95412685873 | Passcode: DCON2021
Uh oh, looks like there’s a storm brewing! One of the most important keys to success in CKI is the ability to get creative. This year has certainly put our club’s creativity to the test as we’ve had to adapt to these unprecedented times. Come hang out with us as we get creative in real-time and brainstorm some ideas on how we can make our clubs as awesome as possible.
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WORKSHOP SESSION 2
Saturday, February 27th 10:05-10:45 AM CST CKI 101
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81199618628 | Meeting ID: 811 9961 8628 | Passcode: DCON2021
New to Circle K? A returning member who wants to learn more about the organization? Join us at the CKI 101 workshop to learn all about our WUMderful District and organization! During this workshop, we will breakdown the basics of CKI and learn more about how we fit into the Kiwanis Family.
President/Vice President Training
https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/98445523101 | Meeting ID: 984 4552 3101 | Passcode: DCON2021
Calling all incoming presidents and vice presidents! Swing on into our executive board training during Workshop Session 2 and learn about all of the ins and outs of the jungle you are about to lead: your club! You will learn about your responsibilities, what the year looks like, and receive tips on how to run successful club meetings and events.
Secretary/Treasurer Training https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/93719746319
From dues to MRFs, come discover what it means to be a club secretary or treasurer. You will find out just how wild it is to play an important part on your club’s executive board and have other people re-LION you. This workshop will help you start the year with the knowledge and know-how to be an outstanding club secretary or treasurer.
Bulletin Editor Training
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84784221307 | Passcode: DCON2021
Come and learn about what a bulletin editor does and how they create social media squares and bulletins. There will also be a small hands-on competition using Canva where you are able to explore the website and make a social media square!
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WORKSHOP SESSION 3
Saturday, February 27th 10:50-11:30 AM CST
Interview Skills https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81199618628 | Meeting ID: 811 9961 8628 | Passcode: DCON2021
Ever feel like you are lost in the jungle and need to brush up on your interview skills? Are you excited about a potential job and want to boost your interviewing confidence? Come join us as we take a look into the interviewing process. In this workshop, you will learn how to dress the part, how to open and close an interview, and tips and tricks on how to answer different types of questions.
Wisconsin Wildlife
https://uwplatt.zoom.us/j/99981728629
Come learn about the jungle of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan with Curator of Animals at the Green Bay Wildlife Sanctuary, Lori Bankson. There will be lots to see on this safari with animal guests including a mammal, a bird of prey, a snake and a turtle-all special Midwest residents! Don’t forget to save your best animal questions until the end as Lori will be available to answer them all.
Service Galore
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83602009006 | Passcode: DCON2021
Have you heard that elephants have the best memory? Well you can join your elephant buddies and charge on over to the Service Galore Workshop. We will teach you about serving your community through sustainable service and connecting with the Kiwanis Family through service. After reviewing these lessons, we’ll have a wild time doing fun and exciting SERVICE PROJECTS! This is a workshop you won’t forget!
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K-FAM NETWORKING: GLIMPSE We are using the social video chat application Glimpse for Kiwanis Speed Networking, Saturday, February 27th 2-3 PM CST. Download the app to your phone or use the website link to meet with Kiwanis and other CKI members one- on-one. This is an incredible opportunity to practice your elevator pitches, get advice, and learn about new and old service opportunities in your community. Visit https://www.joinglimpse.com/ and watch a short demo on how to use the application. There will be people in the main Zoom session if you have any issues! Next start Glimpsing using the link below! https://app.joinglimpse.com/room?key=79F544
Mobile App Key: 79F544
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FUNDRAISER FRENZY Fundraisers including registration fees, Cutest Photo contest, and Miracle Minute. Funds raised are donated to Active Minds and Feeding Haiti Through Agriculture Education.
Active Minds
Active Minds is the nation's premier nonprofit organization supporting mental health awareness and education for students. Now on more than 800 campuses, Active Minds directly reaches close to 600,000 students each year through campus awareness campaigns, events, advocacy, outreach, and more. Active Minds consistent message is: that mental health needs to be talked about as easily as physical health, only then can we bring suicide and mental health into the open so no one struggles alone.
Feeding Haiti
Feeding Haiti Through Agriculture Education is a nonprofit organization aimed at bettering the lives of Haitians by providing educational resources and monetary donations to a small community in Haiti. Katrina Pokorny, one of our own Circle K Members from Marian University, created this organization in 2017. All proceeds from the Miracle Minute wand Cutest Photo Contest will be donated to this nonprofit. DCON attendees will be able to vote for their favorite photos, $1=1 vote. Donate more to help others (and boost your schools chance to win)!
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MESSAGE FROM CKI INTERNATIONAL
International Trustee: Hannah Spargur Hello Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Circle K Members! Welcome to the 58th annual District Convention! I hope you’ve all prepared for an amazing weekend as we celebrate all that you have accomplished throughout the past CKI year. My name is Hannah Spargur, and I’m a third-year at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities (go gophs!) studying Mechanical Engineering. Aside from CKI, I enjoy volunteering at the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, running, and traveling. I’m currently serving as your 2020-2021 International Trustee, which means I have the opportunity to support you in your endeavors and ensure your voice is heard and your accomplishments are celebrated on an international level! I’m so excited to meet you all this weekend - please don’t hesitate to reach out! Throughout this past year, I’ve had the opportunity to watch you not only reach, but surpass your goals, despite being in the middle of a pandemic! This is your time to celebrate the incredible accomplishments you’ve had! Whether this is your first DCON or your last, I hope you’re able to meet someone who shares your same passion for service and learn something new about yourself and CKI. This is your weekend to take a risk and break the Zoom silence -- the more you put into this weekend, the more you’ll get out of it! WUM is truly an incredible district, and has a lot to celebrate on the international level as well! I encourage you to join us at our Circle K International Convention, CKIx from July 25-28. Similarly to DCON, CKIx will give you the opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments during an awards session, elect the new international board, attend engaging educational workshops, and meet people from all over the world who share your passion for service! I look forward to meeting you all this weekend, and I can’t wait to see you at CKIx! Yours in service, Hannah Spargur, CKI International Trustee 2020-21
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MESSAGE FROM CKI INTERNATIONAL International President: Tana Early Hello Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District! My name is Tana Early, I am your immediate-past International Trustee and I am serving as International President this year. I am a senior studying Environmental Science at the University of Alabama. I hope you are all ready for a fantastic DCON, and exciting beginning to the new year! I have been extremely proud to watch your clubs and district excel at all things CKI this year, in spite of all of the challenges you’ve faced. Your district has proven that no matter what challenges we face as college students, we can make a positive impact on the world and be resilient in a time of great community need. Keep up the great work, and good luck to all who are elected this year! - Tana Early, CKI International President 2020-21
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Katelyn Van Buren - District Governor Hey, everyone! Thank you SO much for an incredible CKI year; there is no way that we would have been as successful as we were without the help of each and every one of you! I have absolutely loved my time as Governor, and I am honored to have had the opportunity to lead this outstanding District. I'm super thankful for all of the friends and memories that I have made along the way, and I would like to give a special shoutout to my fellow District Board members for sticking with me all year long and keeping our District the very best. I cannot wait to see what the *bright* future holds for the Wisconsin Upper Michigan District of Circle K International, and I hope that you'll be a part of it (even if you're graduating, you can still support ;))!
Brooke Steeno - District Secretary Thank you all for this experience as the WUM District Secretary. We have made great strides this term not only having MRFs turned in but turned in on time, and this would not have been possible without the dedication of every secretary in the district to this organization. I look forward to what WUM will be able to accomplish during my final year in CKI.
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Annika Hentz - District Treasurer It has been an honor to serve WUM as District Treasurer for two terms. The amount of love and support a person receives from this incredible organization is hard to let go. Therefore, I can’t wait to spend my fourth and final college year doing service and fundraisers with you all.
Kaira Miller - District Bulletin Editor It's been a pleasure serving as the WUM District Bulletin Editor for the last few months. I had a blast working with the rest of the board and all of you!
Gavin Lloyd - Capital LTG It was really fun to see everyone this year rise to the challenge and accomplish great things. I am really grateful to have worked with such wonderful people this year on the District Board and in my Capital Division. This year will definitely be one to remember and I hope that we are able to continue to do great things next year!
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Ella Dykstra - Chippewa LTG This year has been a whirlwind of chaos and uncertainty. It was great to see everyone in the Circle K family rise above the challenges and roadblocks that were placed in their paths. Circle K has effectively provided me with the opportunity to meet admirable people from various branches of the K-family, numerous schools across the state and country, and within our very own district board. Can’t wait for next year!
Meagan Ebertz - Lakes LTG Thank you so much to everyone in WUM Circle K for making WUM an incredible district. I am truly thankful for my two years as Lakes Lieutenant Governor. I will cherish the friendships I have made and the experiences and knowledge I have learned. I thank every single club member, executive board members, district board members, faculty and Kiwanis advisors, and the district admins; without the collective teamwork we have all put in, WUM would not be as amazing and successful as it is.
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Jonathan Totsky - Metro South East LTG It has been a great second term in office serving as the Metro-Southeast Division LTG. We took advantage of new opportunities to try new things to overcome challenges from the pandemic, especially hosting events with Metro divisions throughout the country and with Kiwanis counterparts. Thank you everyone for helping ensure a fun and successful year.
Doug Arnett-Arnold - Superior LTG I am proud to have served as your Superior Lieutenant Governor for this last year. I am very pleased to see all the wonderful things that we were able to do in these weird times. To all of those graduating, thank you for all that you have done to make Circle K a “wum”derful place. To all, I hope that we all have had some good memories and made some friends. I cannot wait to see what we do next year as a “wum”derful team.
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Luke Neumann - Awards, Regulations & History Chair Throughout my time in this organization, I have made some amazing friends and have had so many great opportunities. Circle K truly has had impacts in my life that I can’t even express, and I am happy to have been able to give even a little bit back in my roles both as ARH chair and as Platteville president!
Maddy Dimeo - District Convention Chair It has been a privilege putting together the District Convention event this year. Although it is not what we expected, it has given us the opportunity to grow and adapt. I am especially proud of all my fellow board members who have been able to overcome all the challenges this year has thrown at us and improve our District for the better. Since it is my final year in Circle K, I want to give a huge thank you to all those who I have met through this organization. I’ve made great friends and wonderful memories with fellow peers dedicated to service and improving our communities!
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Alexandria Prostko - Assistant DCON Chair I am one of the lucky ones who found herself in the service of others. Circle K at UW-Madison and the WUM District Board has been a life changer; becoming involved in this organization has helped shape my career goals, gave me new and unforgettable experiences, and life long friendships. I am super grateful to all of my KFamily friends, thank you and farewell!
Grace Batrow - Kiwanis Family & Outreach Chair Being on the District Board has kept me grounded and connected to others during a year of chaos, so thank you all for a wonderful term! I’ve loved being able to grow as an organization and adapt to serve our communities, and I’ve especially enjoyed our District service nights and getting to meet so many new friendly K-Family faces. I can’t wait for next year!
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Joanna Carman - Membership, Development & Growth Chair It’s been an honor serving on the District Board this year, and I have enjoyed all the connections I have made with clubs throughout our district. This year has been full of service, leadership, and fellowship, and I am so grateful for the memories and friendships WUM CKI has given me! Thank you for an amazing year!
Trevor Ciebell - Service Chair Serving on the District Board this year has been a great opportunity to extend my skill set and meet new people. I have enjoyed being able to give back to this organization as Circle K has been my family on campus. Thank you all for the great year and for having me as your Service Chair!
Maggie Ollmann - Special Events Chair It has been an amazing opportunity to serve on the District Board. I enjoyed my time as the special events chair. The time on the board gave me opportunity to work with some amazing people, while well being able to give back to the community around us. Thank you for a great year!
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Justin Hahn - District Administrator Greetings, WUM Circle K! The 2020-2021 Circle K year has been quite the safari. WUM is composed of so many fantastic wild animals who have accomplished so many amazing things whether it was swinging from vines, cleaning the watering holes or nurturing our youth, etc. You have all been an integral part of this District, and you accomplished so much while navigating the crazy jungles of 2020. I want to send a special shout out to Governor Katelyn Van Buren for her amazing leadership and compassion for each and every member this year while she served as tour guide. You are an incredible leader and your efforts to strengthen this District have been amazing. Also, to the 2020-21 District Board, thank you for all you have done this year. As this year's long safari comes to a close, know that you have left this District in a better place than you found it. I am constantly amazed by your passion and dedication to service. I am proud to have served each and every one of you as your District Administrator this year and I am excited to look through my binoculars and see what 2021-2022 will bring. "They can put me in a jungle. Still I can create!" -M.F. Husain
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Lena Scheibengraber - Assistant District Administrator Hey all you cool cats and kittens! This Circle K year has really been wild - between learning from home to socializing on Zoom, you all have shown your tenacity and grit by continuing to live and love to serve under the craziest of circumstances. Whether this is your first year in Circle K or your last, I hope you take a moment to reflect on all of the truly great things you have accomplished this year. A special thank you to the 20-21 WUM Circle K District Board - without your hours of service, creative ideas, and incredible drive to make things happen, we simply wouldn't be celebrating the same amount of success that we are able to today. A loud lion roar for Governor Kate, who was charged with leading our district throughout the year; saying "thank you" is simply not enough. Three hip-hip-hippopotamuses for a brighter tomorrow, where we may once again be together, serving alongside the goats at Camp Wawbeek.
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Ann Pilot - Assistant District Administrator “Not a single bird makes its first leap from a tree without faith, and not a single animal in the jungle begins its day without faith. Faith is the flame that eliminates fear, and faith is the conqueror of dreams.”― Suzy Kassem, Rise Up and Salute the Sun: The Writings of Suzy Kassem. When you think about it, this year has been all about faith. I’m talking about the faith you have placed in different institutions (like Circle K). You have each endured a number of unexpected and difficult situations this year. Thank you for continuing to serve, lead, and find ways to form and strengthen friendships with that wicked jungle rain pounding down. Thank you so much to each of you, for your willingness to fly alongside the flock of macaws' who make up your 2020-2021 WUM District Board. With that, I’d like to extend a special word of thanks to the Queen of the Jungle— Kate Van Buren, you accomplished so much in this wild and crazy year! Lastly, congrats to this year's phenomenal District Board—you certainly obtained a new set of survival skills, with which you will put to use to adapt and thrive alongside the other creatures of the jungle!
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WUM CKI DISTRICT BOARD 2020-2021 Rachel Leader - Assistant District Administrator This year has thrown you all more curveballs than any of us could have imagined. Yet with each event and new innovation you continue to amaze us! Each of you should be so incredibly proud of yourselves for all you’ve accomplished this year in spite of it all. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to Circle K and our District. A special note of thanks to Kate for leading fearlessly through the challenges! This was a year like no other and I’m so grateful for the work each of you did to help us keep moving forward!
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RUNNING FOR DISTRICT BOARD Candidate Literature
(Optional but Highly Recommended) As always, candidate literature is purely optional. If you so choose, there are two options for candidate literature this year: 1. PDF/Word Document literature-you can use whatever platform you would like to create a “typical” piece of literature that will be shared on-screen while you speak (if you so choose). Canva is highly recommended! Following the opening session (or the speech at the House of Delegates), the literature will be sent out to convention attendees to view again. 2. PowerPoint slide literature-you can create a PowerPoint slide that will be shared on-screen while you speak (if you so choose). Following the opening session (or the speech at the House of Delegates), the literature will be sent out to convention attendees to view again.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the elections process, please reach out to our Awards, Regulations, and History Chair, Luke Neumann at wumcki.arh@gmail.com or District Governor, Katelyn Van Buren at wumcki.governor@gmail.com.
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RUNNING FOR DISTRICT BOARD Nominations
Candidate Meeting Attend the Candidates Meeting from 5:30-5:50 PM CST on Friday, February 26th. In this meeting, District Administrators Justin Hahn and Lena Scheibengraber will review all of the rules and regulations for running for District Board. Prepare any questions you have for this meeting. Don’t be afraid to reach out before DCON 2021 to ask any other questions you have.
There are two opportunities for individuals to be nominated for a District Board Position. Opening Session (6-7 PM CST on Friday, February 26th) House of Delegates (3-4:30 PM CST on Saturday, February 27th) In order to be nominated, you must be a dues-paid member in good standing of your home club. You must also have one dues-paid CKI member nominate you (using a provided script) and a second dues-paid CKI member second the nomination (also using a provided script). After the nomination and second, you will be asked if you would like to accept the nomination. Say yes!
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RUNNING FOR DISTRICT BOARD Speaking Time
If nominated at the Opening Session
If nominated at the House of Delegates
After all nominations are After all nominations are completed, you will have have a completed, you will have have a total of 3 minutes to speak. The total of 3 minutes to speak. The first 2 minutes are open for first minute is open for whatever whatever you so choose (campaign you so choose (campaign platform, why members should platform, why members should vote for you, etc.) and the last vote for you, etc.) and the final 2 minute is to answer a random minutes are for answering “fishbowl” question. This question questions from the audience (an will be determined by chance and example list of questions will be will be related to determining the fit given, but audience members are of candidacy.You will have a second able to ask whatever they see fit, opportunity to speak at the House as appropriate). of Delegates. This will also be 3 minutes of talk time, but the first minute is open to free speech and the final 2 minutes are for answering questions from the audience (an example list of questions will be given, but audience members are able to ask whatever they see fit, as appropriate).
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SAMPLE CAUCUS QUESTIONS
What is the Circle K Motto? >> Live to Serve, Love to Serve Where and when was the first Circle K Club started? >> 1947 in Carthage, IL What year was WUM Circle K officially a district? >> 1963 What year were women allowed to join Circle K? >> 1971 Name the oldest continually chartered club in the WUM District. >> Milwaukee School of Engineering Name the 5 Divisions in the W-UM District. >> Capital, Chippewa, Lakes, Metro Southeast, and Superior Who is the current W-UM Governor? >> Katelyn Van Buren Who is the current District Administrator? >> Justin Hahn Who is our International Trustee this year? >> Hannah Spargur from Minnesota Who is the Circle K International President? >> Tana Early from Alabama What is the name of the District publication? >> Circle of Sharing What is the Circle K International signature service project? >> WASH What does WASH stand for and what does it do? >> Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. WASH aims to provide education, awareness, and funding to supply clean drinking water and sanitation education to schools and children in underdeveloped regions. Where is International Convention being held this year? >> Austin, Texas Where are Camp Wawbeek and Bay Cliff Health Camp located? >> Camp Wawbeek: Wisconsin Dells, WI and Bay Cliff Health Camp: Big Bay, MI
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SAMPLE CAUCUS QUESTIONS What are some ideas you have for the division/district? What other clubs or organizations are you involved in? How would you describe your leadership style? What are your plans to work with the clubs and members? What do you think is the most important tenant of Circle K? Why did you decide to run for this office? Why did you join CKI? What does CKI mean to you? What is your greatest strength and greatest weakness? Give three adjectives to describe yourself. What has been your favorite experience in CKI? What is your favorite service project? Describe your personal time management techniques. How successful are they? Why are you seeking this office? What have you done to improve your club this year? Describe why you believe you are qualified for this office. Describe the responsibilities of this office. What do you see as the main priorities of the District Board next year? What qualities should a successful officer possess? What are your long- and short-term goals? How do you plan to achieve your goals? What are your greatest accomplishments? Do you have a job and will you be able to make time for CKI to travel? How will you be able to manage both academic and CKI activities? What is your past leadership experience? How can this help you?
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES RULES 1. Except for the Circle K International Representative, the District Administrator, the Parliamentarian, those seeking endorsement for candidacy for the international office, and candidates called upon for speeches or debate, only delegates wearing the name badge issued or marked by the Credentials Committee may be seated in the area designated for delegates. 2. Sergeant at Arms act as pages and runners to the house and may not address the house, vote in any manner, and shall conduct themselves in a manner respectful of the house. 3. No person, other than Sergeant at Arms and committee chairs called on for reports may enter the house without permission once the house is “closed” without first “opening” the house to permit such entry. 4. Only delegates may present, speak, or vote on any motions without the permission of the house. 5. All delegates are expected to behave in a respectful, nonbelligerent fashion at all times in the house. 6. The Credentials Committee Chair, directly after the opening ceremonies of the first and subsequent meetings, shall report the number of delegates, delegates-at-large registered with proper credentials and clubs represented. 7. All reports given to the house shall be written and presented to the Secretary. 8. All announcements to be presented to the house will be printed on the form provided for that purpose and given to the Secretary, shall be signed and dated by the person wanting the announcement. 9. All motions to be presented to the house shall be printed on the form provided and the maker of the motion shall sign and date the form, presenting the completed form to the presiding officer after reading it to the house. 10. All resolutions to be considered by the house must have been presented to the District Board in sufficient time to have such resolution in printed form to present to the house and been approved by the District Administrator.
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HOUSE OF DELEGATES RULES
11. Debate on any proposed resolution or amendment shall be limited to fifteen minutes. 12. In addressing the house, the delegate must stand (at the microphone), address the Presiding Officer, and state their name and their club before speaking to the house. 13. The maker of the motion shall be given the opportunity to speak first in support of their presented motion. 14. No delegate may speak to the house on any single motion longer than two minutes. 15. No delegate may address the house a second time or speak to the same question a second or subsequent time until all other delegates have had an opportunity to speak to the motion without permission of the majority of the house. 16. No delegate may speak for or against a motion and move to close debate on the same recognition. 17. All balloting for international candidate endorsement and for candidates for election to district offices shall be by written ballot except where a voice vote is specifically permitted by the bylaws. 18. Ballots for election must be clearly marked with the candidates names by the delegate. Any ballot left blank or inappropriately filled out will not be counted. 19. All ballots for endorsement for international candidacy and election of district officers shall be collected by the tellers of the Elections Committee for tabulation. Upon tabulation, the results shall be delivered to the Secretary, District Administrator, and the Parliamentarian (for an independent confirmation of results of the election) prior to the Governor announcing the results. 20. In addition to these standing rules, the Rules of the House will follow the: A. Currently adopted and approved bylaws of Circle K International and the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District; B. Currently adopted and approved Policies of Circle K International and the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District; C. Latest Edition of Robert’s Rules of Order, Newly Revised as the Parliamentary Authority for all matters of procedures not covered by the bylaws and policies listed above.
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PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Putting a Motion on the Floor To make a motion or an amendment to a motion, a delegate must go to the microphone, be recognized by the presiding officer, state his/her name and club, then state the motion (or amendment to the motion). The motion (or amendment) is seconded from the floor. The presiding officer then places the motion before the house for discussion. The club delegate my speak to the motion (or amendment) first. Note: Once a motion is placed before the house by the presiding officer, it is under the control of the house and does not belong to the delegate making the motion and cannot be withdrawn later without permission of the house. Seconds to Motions It is not necessary to agree with a motion to second it. A second only implies that there is more than one person who wishes to discuss the motion. Therefore, if a motion is coming from the District Board or a committee, it does not need a second from the floor. Amendments to Motions A motion that is on the floor may have two amendments pending at one time. However; the first amendment must relate to the main motion and the second amendment must relate to the first amendment to the motion. Refer or Postpone A motion to postpone or refer to committee can be made while a motion or an amendment to a motion is pending. Close Debate or Call the Question (same motion) A delegate must go to a microphone and move to close debate or call the question. The motion needs a second, there is no discussion, and it takes a two thirds (2/3) vote of the delegates present and voting to pass. After the motion to close debate or call the question is approved, there will be an immediate vote on the pending motion. Table a Motion A motion to table (“lay on the table”) is NOT used to kill the motion on the floor and is NOT used to postpone consideration of the motion. If a delegate does not like the emotion, he/she should vote against it. A motion to table is used only in an emergency. Point of Order If a delegate believes that there was a breach of parliamentary procedure, he/she may rise to a point of order. If the point of order refers to an action made by someone other than the presiding officer, the delegate should give the presiding officer time to correct the problem before interrupting with the point of order. Questions If a delegate wishes to make a motion and is not sure how to proceed, the delegate should ask the presiding officer.
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CODE OF CONDUCT The District Board of Officers hopes that every attendee fully enjoys the 58th Annual District Convention. To ensure such enjoyment, the following Code of Conduct will apply to all throughout the convention: 1. There will be zero tolerance for the use of drugs or alcohol by any attendee during all official DCON events. If any inappropriate consumption of illicit substances are seen on the video of an attendee, they are subject to removal from the event. 2. Please represent Circle K International in a positive manner and treat others with kindness and respect at all times. 3. If any offensive or destructive behavior is witnessed, please alert District Administrator, Justin Hahn, or any assistant administrator by using the private chat function over Zoom. 4. Have Fun! This is going to be a great event with lots of wonderful opportunities, please make the most of it and enjoy yourself!
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2020-2021 AWARDS Senior Awards 4 Year Recognition Outstanding Kiwanis Advisor John Lee Outstanding Faculty Advisor Stanley H. Cravens Kiwanis Support Outstanding Club Fundraiser Outstanding Club Social Outstanding Social Media Presence Award Club Pride Robert S. Wilson Single Service Award Outstanding Club Secretary Outstanding Club Treasurer Outstanding Club Vice-President Outstanding Club President Outstanding New Club Member Outstanding Club Member Outstanding Committee Member Most Improved Club Award Club Achievement Award Outstanding Board Member Outstanding Executive Board Member Outstanding Lieutenant Governor Outstanding District Chairperson Janet M. DeGroot Unsung Hero Award William H. Lamberg Sparkplug Motivator Award Michael J. Pierski Golden Gavel Award Club Spirit Award Governor Black Diamond Awards
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DISTRICT GOAL MARKERS Total paid members: 312/350 Service Hours: 2,042/4,750 K-Family Events: 57/60 Interclub Events: 7/25 Spring Fling attendance: 64/35 CKIx Attendance 40/10 Kiwanis Family Baseball Game Zoom Service Night 84/75 Membership Awareness Conference 77/50 Kiwanis Family Hockey Night Kiwanis Family Warm Up 65/85 District Convention: 169/100 Camp Wawbeek Fundraising: $2,629/$1,500 Bay Cliff Fundraising: $1,225/$550 Other Charities: $5,029.36/$2,500 WASH: $3,538.55 Active Minds: $1,204 Club Fundraising: $286.81
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2020-2021 CLUB PRESIDENTS Carthage College ............................................ Shannon Gegare Edgewood College ................................................ Dayna Porter Marian University .................................................... Kali Moreno Michigan Technological University ................. Clare LaLonde Milwaukee School of Engineering .................... Sofia Paredes Ripon College ............................................................. Maeve Kim Saint Norbert College ................................. Olivia Groenewold UW – Eau Claire ....................................................... Abbey Cobb UW – La Crosse ...................................................... Alicia Barber UW – Madison ...................................................... Joseph Rinaldi UW – Oshkosh ....................................................... Mikayla Cann UW – Parkside .............................................................. Jeremy Jin UW – Platteville .................................................. Luke Neumann UW – Whitewater ......... Abbey Simonis and Joanna Carman
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PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS 1964-1965 Donald Hahn (UW-Platteville) 1965-1966 Ronald Gallitz (Carthage College) 1966-1967 Kenneth W. Wright (UW-Madison) & Michael T. Wisniewski (Carthage College) 1967-1968 Robert C. Brock (UW-Oshkosh) & William J. Wagner (Carthage College) 1968-1969 David L. Garling (Carthage College) * 1969-1970 Mark Christenso (MSOE) 1970-1971 Tony Small (MSOE) 1971-1972 Mark Ramthum (MSOE) 1972-1973 William W. Boom (MSOE) 1973-1974 John Brogen (Carthage College) 1974-1975 Denis Drucker (MSOE) 1975-1976 Michael J. Modl (Ripon College) 1976-1977 Dennis P. Hickman (Ripon College) 1977-1978 John G. Schmitz (UW-La Crosse) 1978-1979 Brian D. Thorson (UW-Milwaukee) 1979-1980 Michael T. McAuly (UW-Whitewater) * 1980-1981 David A. Kelly (UW-Oshkosh) * @ 1981-1982 Michael Hein (UW-Eau Claire) 1982-1983 Rosemary A. Hannes (UW-Oshkosh) * 1983-1984 Kristine A. Totzke (UW-Eau Claire) 1984-1985 Kathleen (Misamore) Levac (UW-Oshkosh) * 1985-1986 Bonnie (Riekemann) Thalacker (UW-Stout) 1986-1987 Michael J. Pierski (St. Norbert College) ^ = 1987-1988 Susan M. Miller (St. Norbert College) 1988-1989 Cheryl A. Hallet (Mt. Mary College) 1989-1990 Paula Kays (Mt. Mary College) 1990-1991 Stacey A. Kruse (Carthage College) ^ 1991-1992 Amy L. (Evenson) Carrier (UW-La Crosse) 1992-1993 Dwayne P. DeLaPena (Lakeland College) 1993-1994 Annette (Entringer) Cleary (St. Norbert College) 1994-1995 Brian R. Davis (Marquette University)
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PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS 1995-1996 Julie (Gau) Fitzpatrick (UW-Eau Claire) 1996-1997 Catherine M. (Lenter) Bohan (UW-Madison) * @ 1997-1998 Julie A. (Leonhard) Griesemer (Carthage College) 1998-1999 Sean T. Havera (MTU) * 1999-2000 A. Bryn (Melvin) VanHammond (UW-Sheboygan) 2000-2001 Kathleen (Joers) Fitzpatrick (Carthage College) & Cheryl (Fiksdal) Mansell (UW-Eau Claire) 2001-2002 Ricky Reuchlen (UW-Madison) * 2002-2003 Cindy (Ramm) Karasek (UW-Milwaukee) 2003-2004 Justin Hahn (Carthage College) ^ = 2004-2005 Jenny (Lieffring) Bunnow (UW-Milwaukee) 2005-2006 Dan Scoville (UW-Oshkosh) 2006-2007 Kim (Riedl) Wesley (UW-Milwaukee) ^ 2007-2008 Matt Norby (UW-Whitewater) 2008-2009 James Pouliot (MTU) 2009-2010 Amber (Haut) Schank (UW-Whitewater) 2010-2011 Jill McCamey (UW-Oshkosh) ^ 2011-2012 Cody Schara (Edgewood College) ^ * 2012-2013 Morgan Fierro (UW-Milwaukee) ^ 2013-2014 Lena Scheibengraber (Alverno College) ^ 2014-2015 Teasha Kirkwood (Alverno College) 2015-2016 Five Yang (UW-Madison) * 2016-2017 Kasey Hodges (UW-Whitewater) 2017-2018 Brandon Byal (MSOE) 2018-2019 Zoey Colglazier (UW-Madison) 2019-2020 Cole Nelson (UW-Platteville) ^ 2020-2021 Katelyn Van Buren (UW-Madison) ^ Received the Frank B. Fulton Distinguished Governor Award from Circle K International * Served on Circle K International Board @ Served as Circle K International President = Served as District Administrator
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PAST DISTRICT CONVENTION CHAIRS
Year/Location: Chairperson 1965/Madison: Myron Jacobson (UW-Madison) 1966/Kenosha: Gary Johnson (Carthage) 1967/Madison: Randy Schenkat (UW-Madison) 1968/Milwaukee: Spencerian College 1969/Oshkosh: Wil Chiappini (UW-Oshkosh) 1970/Platteville: David Timpany (UW-Platteville) 1971/Milwaukee: Gary Kuehneman (MSOE) 1972/Kenosha: Steve Polman (Carthage) 1973/Green Bay: David Doperalski (NWTI) 1974/Oshkosh: Gwen Leible/Greg Check (UW-Oshkosh) 1975/Milwaukee: Larry Cain (MSOE) 1976/Appleton: Linda Finger (Lawrence) 1977/Madison: Ed Ryan/Mark Stone (UW-Madison) 1978/Racine: Brian Thorson (Carthage/Gateway) 1979/Eau Claire: Dianne (Lehr) Hughes (UW-Eau Claire) 1980/Oshkosh: Michael Loomans (UW-Oshkosh) 1981/La Crosse: Randall Dibb (UW-LaCrosse) 1982/Oshkosh: Tim Snart (UW-Oshkosh) 1983/Eau Claire: Kristine A. Totzke (UW-Eau Claire) 1984/Fond du Lac: Deb Kurowski (Marian College) 1985/Mishicot: Carol A. Boettcher (Silver Lake) 1986/Green Bay: Thomas L. Wagner (St. Norbert) 1987/Madison: Steven J. Donatello (UW-Madison) 1988/Milwaukee: Amy Szeluga (Alverno) 1989/La Crosse: Diana A. Dietert (UW-LaCrosse) 1990/Green Bay: Stephen DeGroot (UW-Green Bay) 1991/Milwaukee: John D. Lau (Marquette) 1992/Wisconsin Dells: W-UM District Board 1993/Madison: Sarah Burgess (UW-Madison)
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PAST DISTRICT CONVENTION CHAIRS
Year/Location: Chairperson 1994/Lake Geneva: Jenni Huber (UW-Whitewater) 1995/Oshkosh: Lori A. Entringer (Marian College) 1996/Green Bay: Scott D. Austin (UW-Green Bay) 1997/Milwaukee: Travis O. Porter (MSOE) 1998/Green Bay: Tonya (Paape) Sanner (UW-Green Bay) 1999/Eau Claire: Tonya (Paape) Sanner (UW-Eau Claire) 2000/Green Bay: Tara (Machut) Kuhl (St. Norbert) 2001/Green Bay: Jennifer (Kramer) Reuchlen Joint with Key Club (Marquette) 2002/Green Bay: Katrina (Berlowski) Martin (St. Norbert) 2003/Madison: Jenny (Lieffring) Bunnow (UW-Madison) 2004/Wisconsin Dells: Lori (Horwitz) Stopps (Carthage) 2005/Waukesha: Teri Lutzen (UW-Milwaukee) 2006/Neenah: Kathryn (Miller) Morgan (Carroll College) 2007/Green Bay: Mandy (Plumley) Roder (MSOE) 2008/Eau Claire: Jeremy Gritton (UW-Whitewater) 2009/Madison: Jill McCamey (UW-Oshkosh) 2010/Brookfield: Robyn White (Carroll) 2011/Appleton: Sarah Nolan (UW-Whitewater) 2012/Stevens Point: Mollie Spencer (UW-Oshkosh) 2013/Racine: Jackie Erzinger (Edgewood) 2014/Green Bay: Sara Hujar (Northern Michigan) 2015/Eau Claire: Samantha Robinson (Alverno) 2016/Green Bay: Casey (Scheibengraber) Ortega (Alverno) 2017/Racine: Mikayla Landowski (MSOE) 2018/Madison: Michaela Gombar (UW-Madison) 2019/Green Bay: Sarah Haskell (UW-Platteville) 2020/Madison: Katelyn Van Buren (UW-Madison) 2021/Virtual via Zoom: Maddy Dimeo (UW-Madison)
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UPCOMING WUM EVENTS
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