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Monday, August 18, 2014
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Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Why do you love the Kiwanis Family?
While living to serve and loving to serve at CKIx in Nashville, Tennessee this past week, the Kiwanis Family Relations committee was hard at work asking attendees a very important question: why do you love the Kiwanis Family?
So here are some of your answers! While age, location, and language may differ, the love for the Kiwanis Family remains in the hearts of these and many more Circle K and Kiwanis members.
Thanks to everyone who took time out to be in our video! If your clip didn't make it, we're sorry- there were too many good clips to choose from!
Friday, March 28, 2014
Kiwanis Family in the Philippines
Last month, I was fortunate enough to travel to my home country, the Philippines. I traveled with family members from Virginia and California to celebrate my grandmother’s 86th birthday. Since it’s the International Expansion Committee’s responsibility to start a CKI District in the Philippine Islands, I also made it a priority to meet up with Filipino CKI members and Kiwanians. Below is a narrative of what occurred during those meetings.
Sleeping Children Around the World Meeting with Filipino Kiwanis
Before going to the Philippines, I was able to make contact with SLP or Service Leadership Program Chair Marilyn Jugueta. In order to meet in person, she invited me to a Sleeping Children Around the World Meeting which included mostly Filipino Kiwanians.
Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW) donations provide bedkits to children of any race and/or religion who will benefit the most; typically being located in underdeveloped and developing countries.
I was very impressed with how the Kiwanians from the Philippine Luzon District organized their meeting led by the first Asian and Filipino Kiwanis International President, Juan “Ito” Torres Jr. Their meeting is basically about a project where there will be Canadians coming from SCAW who will be providing clothes to poor Filipino children. The operation expands throughout the whole Luzon Island from Northern Luzon provinces such as Tarlac, to Southern Luzon provinces such as Quezon.
After the meeting, I was introduced by Ms. Jugueta to the various notable Filipino Kiwanians which includes Mr. Torres himself. With my short meeting with him, he asked some basic information about me and asked me to say the words “I am going to be a Kiwanian”. He also oriented me the difference between Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis where he told me that Rotary is good at fundraising, while Lions is good at fun times while Kiwanis is good at management. This short meeting for me is valuable since I already admired his accomplishments, and it was reinforced through the fact that he graduated from my university during my freshman year, the University of Santo Tomas.
When everyone left, we finally started our “official” meeting with regards starting a CKI Philippine District. Governor-Elect Mr. Melvin Mendoza joined us for the meeting and various insights and discussions were presented regarding the current situation. We all collaborated and decided that SLP Chair Ms. Marilyn Jugueta will be spearheading the districting by first communicating and verifying the 10 CKI clubs in the wherein 3 has been confirmed active. The Circle K International Expansion Committee or IXC will then be providing an information packet which includes information on how to be a district, how does a district work, why does CKI clubs need to be districted, etc. which would be emailed to Ms. Jugueta. She will print copies of these packets to be given to CKI clubs so that they would be oriented regarding the agenda and purpose of districting. Since Kiwanis Philippines Luzon is also separate with Kiwanis Philippines South, it has been agreed that there will be two Philippine Districts based on the existing Kiwanis structure. Glenridge’s School Key Club Administrator Glenn Malihan was also in attendance and is excited for possible collaborative efforts among Filipino CKI and Key Club members. The Filipino Kiwanians were all excited about the opportunity I presented and promised their full cooperation with CKI and Kiwanis International regarding this new development.
UPLB CKI Meeting
I also met with Polyn Quintela and Marina De Los Reyes, members of the University of the Philippines Los Banos CKI Club. I met up with them at a mall called TriNoma for the first time. It was a nice meet-up and we were able to break the ice instantly through lunch as we both share the common love for service, leadership, and fellowship. The fact that they have a good sense of humor made the meeting more comfortable with the agenda produced by the International Expansion Committee.
Both parties are excited with the simple fact that they were able to meet up in person. Growing up in the Philippines and operating in the Capital District of Circle K International, this is a dream come true since it’s always been my goal to meet Filipino CKI members in person. The discussions were fun and productive as I was able to learn more about how CKI in the University of the Philippines Los Banos works. From their secret handshakes, to their meeting structures, it was simply fascinating to realize the similarities and differences of Circle K International, worlds apart. I was also able to share district events such as District Convention, Fall Membership Rally, International Conventions, and other CKI events that North American clubs normally experience which they long to attend.
As excited as they are, they realize that being a district and going to International Conventions won’t happen in an instant. Accordingly, a collective goal was set to start a CKI Philippine Luzon District before the 2015 International Convention wherein the District should be able to send representatives to that year’s ICON in Indianapolis, Indiana. They were motivated by the fact that this International Convention marks the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis as both Kiwanis and Key Club will be joining Circle K for its International Convention.
It was also realized that Polyn and Marina’s club has a lot of manpower but not enough resources. They hope to acquire some assistance from their Kiwanis clubs or even to international clubs if they can sponsor them for ICON or any other service project which requires funding. As representatives of their clubs, they also confirmed that Facebook and email is the best way of communication with them. They are also excited about an idea of “Google Hangout sessions” with other CKI members outside their country such as Malaysia, Taiwan, Canada, and the United States.
Overall, my visit with Filipino Kiwanians and CKI members was a huge success and things are looking forward. We currently have directives for the International Expansion Committee, as well as the Philippine Luzon Kiwanians in formulating the structure of the district. University of the Philippines Los Banos CKI members are also motivated to help as much as they can for this cause of having a CKI Philippine Luzon District.
Written by:
Sancho Jacinto
Sleeping Children Around the World Meeting with Filipino Kiwanis
Before going to the Philippines, I was able to make contact with SLP or Service Leadership Program Chair Marilyn Jugueta. In order to meet in person, she invited me to a Sleeping Children Around the World Meeting which included mostly Filipino Kiwanians.
Sleeping Children Around the World (SCAW) donations provide bedkits to children of any race and/or religion who will benefit the most; typically being located in underdeveloped and developing countries.
I was very impressed with how the Kiwanians from the Philippine Luzon District organized their meeting led by the first Asian and Filipino Kiwanis International President, Juan “Ito” Torres Jr. Their meeting is basically about a project where there will be Canadians coming from SCAW who will be providing clothes to poor Filipino children. The operation expands throughout the whole Luzon Island from Northern Luzon provinces such as Tarlac, to Southern Luzon provinces such as Quezon.
After the meeting, I was introduced by Ms. Jugueta to the various notable Filipino Kiwanians which includes Mr. Torres himself. With my short meeting with him, he asked some basic information about me and asked me to say the words “I am going to be a Kiwanian”. He also oriented me the difference between Rotary, Lions, and Kiwanis where he told me that Rotary is good at fundraising, while Lions is good at fun times while Kiwanis is good at management. This short meeting for me is valuable since I already admired his accomplishments, and it was reinforced through the fact that he graduated from my university during my freshman year, the University of Santo Tomas.
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When everyone left, we finally started our “official” meeting with regards starting a CKI Philippine District. Governor-Elect Mr. Melvin Mendoza joined us for the meeting and various insights and discussions were presented regarding the current situation. We all collaborated and decided that SLP Chair Ms. Marilyn Jugueta will be spearheading the districting by first communicating and verifying the 10 CKI clubs in the wherein 3 has been confirmed active. The Circle K International Expansion Committee or IXC will then be providing an information packet which includes information on how to be a district, how does a district work, why does CKI clubs need to be districted, etc. which would be emailed to Ms. Jugueta. She will print copies of these packets to be given to CKI clubs so that they would be oriented regarding the agenda and purpose of districting. Since Kiwanis Philippines Luzon is also separate with Kiwanis Philippines South, it has been agreed that there will be two Philippine Districts based on the existing Kiwanis structure. Glenridge’s School Key Club Administrator Glenn Malihan was also in attendance and is excited for possible collaborative efforts among Filipino CKI and Key Club members. The Filipino Kiwanians were all excited about the opportunity I presented and promised their full cooperation with CKI and Kiwanis International regarding this new development.
UPLB CKI Meeting
I also met with Polyn Quintela and Marina De Los Reyes, members of the University of the Philippines Los Banos CKI Club. I met up with them at a mall called TriNoma for the first time. It was a nice meet-up and we were able to break the ice instantly through lunch as we both share the common love for service, leadership, and fellowship. The fact that they have a good sense of humor made the meeting more comfortable with the agenda produced by the International Expansion Committee.
Both parties are excited with the simple fact that they were able to meet up in person. Growing up in the Philippines and operating in the Capital District of Circle K International, this is a dream come true since it’s always been my goal to meet Filipino CKI members in person. The discussions were fun and productive as I was able to learn more about how CKI in the University of the Philippines Los Banos works. From their secret handshakes, to their meeting structures, it was simply fascinating to realize the similarities and differences of Circle K International, worlds apart. I was also able to share district events such as District Convention, Fall Membership Rally, International Conventions, and other CKI events that North American clubs normally experience which they long to attend.
As excited as they are, they realize that being a district and going to International Conventions won’t happen in an instant. Accordingly, a collective goal was set to start a CKI Philippine Luzon District before the 2015 International Convention wherein the District should be able to send representatives to that year’s ICON in Indianapolis, Indiana. They were motivated by the fact that this International Convention marks the 100th anniversary of Kiwanis as both Kiwanis and Key Club will be joining Circle K for its International Convention.
It was also realized that Polyn and Marina’s club has a lot of manpower but not enough resources. They hope to acquire some assistance from their Kiwanis clubs or even to international clubs if they can sponsor them for ICON or any other service project which requires funding. As representatives of their clubs, they also confirmed that Facebook and email is the best way of communication with them. They are also excited about an idea of “Google Hangout sessions” with other CKI members outside their country such as Malaysia, Taiwan, Canada, and the United States.
Overall, my visit with Filipino Kiwanians and CKI members was a huge success and things are looking forward. We currently have directives for the International Expansion Committee, as well as the Philippine Luzon Kiwanians in formulating the structure of the district. University of the Philippines Los Banos CKI members are also motivated to help as much as they can for this cause of having a CKI Philippine Luzon District.
Written by:
Sancho Jacinto
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Kiwanis experience
"I was applying for internships at local hospitals when I received a phone call a few minutes after I had sent in an application to a hospital. I was receiving a call directly from the women who I wanted to work with and the first thing she said to me was "I see here on your resume that you are a Circle K member! That is so great! I am an officer in the Kiwanis club on the other side of town and we sponsor the club at Penn State Behrend! I think the Kiwanis family is great, and my favorite branch are the members of Circle K because they manage to be a full time student and volunteer! And I see here that you are an LTG for our division! It's great to see that you can handle a stressful leadership role and your studies! I would love to give you an internship with me because I know any member of the K-family will give quality work!" At this point of the conversation I had no idea what the internship would entail, and she didn't know anything other than what was on my resume, but she trusted her K-Family instinct and now I have a great summer internship! I did have the chance to meet her a week after our phone chat to be informed of the details and it is the perfect internship for what I was looking for! I am so blessed to be part of such a large K-family! Thank you!"
-Heather Christensen
Mercyhurst Circle K, Pennsylvania District
Share your experience with the KFR Committee! We want to know why you love working with the different branches of the Kiwanis Family, so please go to our survey where make your memories known!
-Heather Christensen
Mercyhurst Circle K, Pennsylvania District
Share your experience with the KFR Committee! We want to know why you love working with the different branches of the Kiwanis Family, so please go to our survey where make your memories known!
Keys to Working with Key Club
Working with Key Club can be beneficial for both the Circle K members AND the Key Club members! The Key Clubbers can learn more about college and the application process while gaining some wisdom from their elders. The Circle K members can try to recruit possible new Circle K members, whether it's for their own club or a different school. But most importantly, working together creates new bonds through the power of Kiwanis Family Service!
So now that I've sold you on working with Key Club, where do you begin? That's a good question! You often hear great projects and events that you can do with a Key Club, but how do you actually start a relationship with a local Key Club? Well to help you navigate that uncharted territory, we've created a document that explains the initial steps of working with a Key Club. You can check it out here! NOW GO GET STARTED!
Katie Auwaerter
Key Club Ambassador
So now that I've sold you on working with Key Club, where do you begin? That's a good question! You often hear great projects and events that you can do with a Key Club, but how do you actually start a relationship with a local Key Club? Well to help you navigate that uncharted territory, we've created a document that explains the initial steps of working with a Key Club. You can check it out here! NOW GO GET STARTED!
Katie Auwaerter
Key Club Ambassador
Monday, February 24, 2014
GACKI K-Family Day
The Kiwanis Family consists of all branches of the Kiwanis
organization including: K-Kids, Builders Club, Aktion Club, Key Club, Circle K,
and Kiwanis. During K-Family Day, all the Kiwanis Family organizations are
encouraged to attend and participate together in social activities and service
projects. On Saturday, November 20, 2013, the Georgia District held its first
K-Family Day in Atlanta, Georgia.
Approximately two hundred Georgia Key Clubbers, Circle
K’ers, and Kiwanians gathered together for a traditional tailgate lunch and the
Georgia Institute of Technology’s football game against Alabama A & M. Some
of the funds from the game tickets were donated towards the Eliminate Project,
a project taken on by Kiwanis to rid the world of maternal and neonatal tetanus
by 2015 which will celebrate the 100th year anniversary of Kiwanis
International.
Altogether, there were five different Circle K clubs
represented at the event, coming from the north of the state to the east coast:
Young Harris College, Georgia Southern
University, Georgia College & State University, Georgia State University,
and of course Georgia Tech.
We also welcomed a past Georgia Circle K’er as well as a
potential member attending Emory University. Overall, the event was a terrific
success, and we look to hold another K-Family Day next year! It will surely be
a Circle K event to behold, so be sure to stay tuned for next year!
-Brittany Horton
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Middle School Garden
Looking for a super easy and fun service project to do with your local Builders Club? Many Builders Clubs are in charge of taking care of the garden or courtyard or outdoor classroom area within their own school where they may grow vegetables or flowers. They can definitely use the help of some Circle Kers!
A Builders Club in the Capital District is completely responsible for the outdoor courtyard within their school. There is a large pond, native Virginian plants, as well as frogs and fish! The kids mow the grass, pull weeds and make sure any other work is done.
If this is something you can see your club getting involved in, please don't hesitate to contact me to get in touch with the Builders Clubs in your area! My e-mail is monica.wang23@gmail.com.
A Builders Club in the Capital District is completely responsible for the outdoor courtyard within their school. There is a large pond, native Virginian plants, as well as frogs and fish! The kids mow the grass, pull weeds and make sure any other work is done.
If this is something you can see your club getting involved in, please don't hesitate to contact me to get in touch with the Builders Clubs in your area! My e-mail is monica.wang23@gmail.com.
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