POLAR BEAR PAGES OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF DIVISION 6 SOUTH | VOLUME 3 | ISSUE 11
Division 6 South | Region 4 | CNH District | Key Club
MARCH EDITION
MARCH 2015 // VOLUME 3 // ISSUE 11
TABLE OF CONTENTS
LETTER FROM THE DNE, MARCH CHALLENGE
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FROM THE LTG ELECT
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CLUB NEWS
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KEY LEADER 2016
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DLT/PRES CONTACTS
RECAP OF PAST EVENTS
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K-FAM FEATURE: CIRCLE K INTERNATIONAL
MEMBER RECOGNITION & KEY CLUB FACTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS
LETTER FROM THE LTG
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D6S & CNH DISTRICT NEWS
EDITOR’S NOTE
DIVISION CHALLENGE
MARCH
Hey hey hey, Polar Baes! Can you believe the term is coming to a close this soon? It felt like not that long ago we were at the first issue of the division newsletter, but here’s to us! We’ve made it this far into 2016 with all the positive changes we’ve done and the immense growth we’ve been through! For all the seniors who are wondering what’s up next for them, I interviewed so many members (some alumni from D6S too!) from Circle K International to provide you guys with insight on what comes after Key Club. From Fullerton to San Marcos to Riverside and Las Vegas, there are a variety of members/officers that were happy to offer their insight and experiences while serving in this other branch of the Kiwanis Family. I hope you enjoy this special CKI issue of the newsletter!
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Once again, if you ever have any questions for me about anything, please feel free to send me an email at d06s.keyclub.dne@gmail.com! Serving with a roar, Alyssa Alegre
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TEA TIME WITH LTG SALLY TSAI-TEA Salutations Polar Bears! Can you believe the term is ending in only a month? It is beyond crazy to think about the accomplishments we have achieved as Division 6 South and all the goals completed by the individual clubs. I could not be anymore proud to serve such an amazing group of leaders and push through every single day of the term. As we finish up the last couple of weeks of the term, honestly reflect to how you have grown as a leader. Consider the following questions: 1. How has your perspective on serving changed from the beginning of the term until now? 2. What are your accomplishments and the points that you would like to work on in the future? 3. Do you believe you truly made a difference to someone/something? By contemplating upon these specific questions, I hope to hear that you think about all pieces of your 2015-2016 journey. Throughout all the rough patches, lights at the end of the tunnel, and those confusing times, I hope each and every one of you gain an experience like no other. While I wrap up these couple of weeks of the term, I will be referencing back to the beginning of my term’s goals and to sincerely reflect upon the things that went well and what did not, so I may keep them in mind to let Lieutenant Governor Elect Ricky Ta know or perhaps to teach myself a life-long lesson in the leadership field. Just like Linfield President-Elect told me, “You remember the last thing in everything you do.” I would like to end this term with a BANG! and to show that Division 6 South can end strong with what they started from the beginning. With all these Kiwanis events happening in this month, please consider coming out to our Division Banquet to celebrate all that we have done as a division!
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2016/2017 LTG ELECT: RICKY TA Hola Polar Bears, Wow, how fast time flies when you don’t realize it, is pretty scary. This term is almost done, yet it’s still only beginning for this division we all serve. I can’t wait to see all the crazy things that will happen in this new term. Lt. Governor Sally Tsai has been one of the biggest helps i’ve ever had. Not just for the Key Club aspect but she is always here for me. She is someone who has real passion and empathy. She is someone I aspire to be for our division, and hopefully even greater!!! Within this last month after getting elected I have learned many things. I still feel very nervous but I will persevere through all of it and serve this division to the best of my abilities, and beyond. Having a few problems already occur, each one of them is testing me for the future of our division. Soon, a new term will start, and a new era for Division 6 South will begin. Only a few weeks left until it’s all over. A few weeks until some of us shed tears, and say our final goodbyes to this amazing establishment. I would like to say thank you to all those seniors in this division that helped me feel welcomed. For all those people willing to talk to me and make me feel apart of this Division 6 South Ohana. Please join me for this amazing journey, and to start it all off please feel free to apply for a Divisional Leadership Position, and each and every one of you should attend our Divisional Banquet, as a farewell to our beloved Key Clubbers.
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OUTSTANDING POLAR BEARS 5
MemBer of the Month:
aaraon suharto, rancho verde After the planning process of Proving Grounds and seeing Aaron perform a piano piece, I have seen him grow as a leader tremendously. Even though he may be limited with his timid self, he truly gives a true effort in taking the step outside his boundaries to experience new things. Seeing him willing to perform for a great cause despite his stage fright and travel the extra distance to attend division events honestly represents the initiative he is willing to take. I am beyond thankful to meet such a genuine person like him and seeing him grow little by little each day with what he does. By reaching out to others more and taking advantage of leadership opportunities, Aaron has achieved the qualifications of being member of the month. By: Sally Tsai, Division 6 South Lieutenant Governor
Officer of the Month: kathleen panganiban, paloma valley
She has recently been taking the initiative to prepare service events and fundraisers for her designated club. As the term ends, there is a regular fall in member participation.She has taken the time to battle this issue and lay out various events to engage the members to complete this term strong. Leading into the last few months she had stepped up her game from amazing to outstanding by creating an inclusive atmosphere by talking to the members and keeping them informed of what is happening. This proactiveness creatives a vibe of a true Key Club family. She is setting the bar at an outrageous level for the next terms club offices to surpass. She is the one who will push her home club, Paloma Valley High School to a new level to continue in the future. -By: Gabe Fabian, Club Editor & Division Historian
CLUB of the Month: linfield Although Linfield did not achieve the best term, they are still keeping their chins up and staying as optimistic as possible. Everything is better late than never and with President-Elect Abbey Carrasco in the lead, they are beginning to plan out upcoming service projects and to formulate the base foundation for the club. With these baby steps, I see much hope in them becoming more active in the next term and achieving goals they have never before. With much excitement and motivation to begin the next term, I have never been more proud to see such movement in this particular club. -By: Sally Tsai, Division 6 South Lieutenant Governor
KEY CLUB FUN FACTS
Our Division 6 South Lieutenant Governor Elect is Ricky Ta from Rancho Verde Key Club.
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club has been on a fast course
members along with her friends.
Chaparral Key Club member a
to create the most exciting and
This example is just one of many
few months ago, they would
inclusive events to close out the
that highlights the effect Proving
most likely know very little about
school year. Once the plans
Grounds had on Chaparral’s
our Division and what it offers
were set and dates lined out the
members as a whole.
them. It’s no surprise when I say
officers knew exactly how to
With this term soon to end,
that most Key Clubbers do not
begin the second semester. To
Chaparral is in the home stretch
serve a position either on the
advertise for Proving Grounds!
with many fun and exciting plans
club or division level, after all, the
The response that
over the transition to a new
members are the foundation of
Chaparral got was incredible. Its
group of officers. This division
our organization. With that said,
senior representative, Taylor Do,
event was the beginning of a
this month's Proving Grounds was
was especially impacted by the
great rest of the school year and
a very important display to our
event. She remembers being
with so much more to come
members of exactly the level of
“blown away” when a small, non
from Chaparral, I am sure that
collaboration, spirit, and
impressionable girl sang such a
they will be a force of
enjoyment one can obtain from
powerful rendition of a song as
involvement and excitement on
such a club.
well as when Chaparral High
its high school campus.
Around this time of year,
School's dance team took first
most clubs see a drop in
prize leaving her feeling “happy
member attendance as the
and proud” of her school.
holiday and break turns their
remembers the night overall as
focus away. This, unfortunately, is
“very enjoyable” and a great
true for Chaparral. Therefore, the
environment to meet fellow club
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written by: brian plain, chaparral
BATTLE OF THE CLASSES
written by: CHRIS LAM, HERITAGE
The Heritage Officer board has been trying to get Class Competitions going to promote activity between the freshmen, sophomores, juniors, and seniors for the past term, and we’ve finally initiated it with the help of our Class Representatives! In general, classes will get points for various things, ranging from attending events to contributing a Key Club promotional video. One example was the Challenge of the Month, where the class that referred the most people to attend Proving Grounds got a few points. Sophomores are currently dominating the battlefield, and the officers hope that this does not discourage the other class, especially the seniors who number only about 4 active members. Without too many events and a new semester, we are trying to combat the “burn out” season where many members lose interest or tire of attending meetings and a few service events. The class representatives seem to be excited to be leading their classes in this clash, so hopefully this will be a legacy that will lead into bigger things in the future! Spirit gear and attendance is only the beginning of this battle of the classes.
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Nothing much, other than another awesome Key Club event involving multiple Key Clubs! February 13th was the day of a BeadBracelet-Making-Event-For-a-Children’s-Hospital, in which we held a Bead Bracelet Making Event for a Children’s Hospital! The event was hosted by the passionate Key Club at Heritage High School, and Murrieta Mesa and Paloma Valley High School were invited to take part. A great number of people showed up to the event, and Mesa represented with five members! Before we began the making of the wrist-ornaments, Heritage initiated a great ice-breaker and within minutes an atmosphere of camaraderie was established. We headed into our task as friends, not just strangers bounded by the common banner of Key Club membership. Under the supervision of Heritage High School’s Key Club president we made a great number of bracelets, and it was fun as well! Member Cyrus Remmell described the event as “beady,” and beady it was. As Treasurer Emily Lin said, “There was a constant sound of beads being dropped everywhere...” Clacking and laughter was the background music to our work, and in our collaboration we came to appreciate the event we were taking part in. Colorful bracelets weren’t just small ornaments given as material consolation for the children at the hospital, they were tokens of recognitions to show that we cared about their situation. A dash of color could bring variety to the dull going-ons in a hospital, and we surely accomplished that. Individual cells make up the epidermis, and small works of kindness culminate into a better, more loving world.
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written by: joseph le, murrieta mesa
proving grounds written by: gabe fabian, paloma valley The big day has finally come. Proving Grounds, the all talent showcase held for the Pediatric Trauma Program which took place on January 29. PTP helps mainly children ages 14 and under who are killed or injured through trauma. PTP also raises awareness of trauma provoked injuries through generous donations and events such as Proving Grounds. The PTP is partnered with many hospitals located in San Diego, Oakland, Honolulu, ect. Proving Grounds raised an upwards of $700 for this foundation. The event consisted mainly of Singers, Instrumentalists, and Dancers. Each exhibiting their talent in a special way to awe the audience and judges. All the performers did an outstanding job, rightfully earning the crowds applause. The Master of Ceremonies Mario Vega and Alan Baez deserve their own appreciation applause for keeping the crowd's spirits high between performances. Special congratulations to Marizel Carin, recipient of the Best Talent award and Cole Criske, recipient of the Best Talent Award Runner-up. Agi*lity/Diva$ were the recipients of the Best Dance Performance Award and Ohana Ano Alakai received the Best Dance Performance Award Runner-up. Koleen Testado was the recipient of the Crowds Favorite award based on how loud the crowd cheered. Special shoutout to all the other performances being brave enough to even walk out onto the stage. Thank You to each and everyone of the people in the audience who came to support the performers because it wouldn't be a showcase without you.
“ It was an amazing event where I was able to watch all my friend’s practice and hard work come to life. They performed for a lot of people and I was in the crowd to support them. It was all for a good cause and am happy I was able to contribute.” -Vanessa Senac
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Starting The Year With Service written by: NOHELY HERNANDEZ, RANCHO VERDE
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Rancho Verde Key Club has started the new year off with a bang. On the 16th of January we had roughly 10 students attend Conclave at the University of California Riverside. It was important to show the delegates from our school that we supported their decision and stand as a club united for our division. We were also, ecstatic to see who the LTG for the next term be elected. Candidates Chris and Ricky did a wonderful job presenting their enthusiasm and commitment for our division. The following day, over 60 rancho members sacrificed their time and sleep to volunteer at the runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon. This is our second year applying for this event and we are grateful for Disney granting us permission to volunteer for them. Our members had to wake up at the very early hour of midnight to arrive on campus in order to take the bus to Anaheim and make our shift, which was from 3:45 am to 8:45am. A vast majority of the members who served at this event have previously gone to the last one and were able to guide newer members. One of the reasons why we as a club volunteer at marathons is the amount of energy and enthusiasm needed to motivate the runners. One of our main jobs at the half marathon was to clap and cheer on runners as they passed our designated water station. We used many of our key club cheers from Fally Rally, including some new ones taught by our Team Leader to showcase our support for the runners. The buzz generated by this event is an annual favorite by our members and we are pleased by the satisfaction of the runners as they continue on with their race. In regards to fundraising, were able to host two on campus Krispy Kreme fundraiser. Due to the popularity of the Krispy Kreme brand it was easily recognisable amongst the student body and faculty members on our campus and we were able to raise over a hundred dollars. All money raised from this fundraiser will go into helping the members from our club attend DCON. With the success from these two fundraising days. we plan on having more of these Krispy Kreme fundraiser days on campus in order to raise as much money to support our members planning to attend DCON!
HEARTS FOR THE HOMELESS written by: arriane jozelle, Temecula Valley In the month of February Temecula Valley High School had held this month's DCM at their campus. The service that was performed was Hearts for Homeless, during this the members had collected multiple necessities needed for creating the care packages that would be sent to a homeless shelter. What was included in these packages were a mix of shampoo, scarves, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. In total we were able to put together 32 bags for the homeless, and wrote many different encouraging letters to help brighten up their spirits.
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rod run march 4 and/or march 5 | Mary phiLLips senior center 41845 6th StrEEt, Old Town, Temecula
*Note: Times wiLL vary depending on which shift you sign up for ATTire: kCI Casual / NEEd: Medical release form Grow the Kiwanis Family bond betwEEn one of our two sponsoring Kiwanis Clubs in our division & help out at a local car show!
sign up at: tinyurl.com/D6SRODRUN Available shifts: Friday, March 4th 3:30 - 6:30 PM 4:00 - 9:00 PM 6:30 - 9:00 PM Shifts are first come, first serve!
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Saturday, March 5th 5:00 AM - 10:00 AM 5:30 AM - 9:00 AM 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM 12:30 PM- 4:30 PM 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
TEMECULA VALLEY KIWANIS CLUB
DIVISION 6 SOUTH___ KEY CLUB__
kiwanis one day april 2nd | TIME: TBA | Veteran’s park 30965 La Serena Way, Temecula, CA 92591 Attire - Key Club Casual/Clothes you do not mind getting dirty! Bring - Medical Release Form & community service sheet
Sign-Up - TINYURL.COM/TMECKOD Kiwanis family members serve their communities all year long. But the excitement for service really builds in April each year when 600,000 Kiwanis members come together for Kiwanis One Day—a day of community service that is felt around the world. join the Temecula Valley Kiwanis Club to Repaint the fences at veteran’s park and strengthen the bond between both branches of the kiwanis family!
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KIWANIS ONE DAY CORONA KIWANIS PANCAKE BREAKFAST April 2nd | Letha Raney Intermediate School 1010 Citron St, Corona, CA 92882 Attire - Key Club Casual Bring - Medical Release Form & Service Hours Sheet Time - 6:00 - 11:00 AM 6:00 AM-10:00 AM - Set-Up 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Clean-Up 17
KIWANIS SPAGHETTI FEED
APR 8 | 5-7:30 PM | TEMECULA COMMUNITY REC CENTER RANCHO VISTA RD, TEMECULA, CA 92592 ATTIRE - WHITE SHIRT & BLACK PANTS BRING - MEDICAL RELEASE FORM & SERVICE HOURS SHEET
SIGN-UP - TINYURL.COM/D6STVKSF
VOLUNTEER AT OUR ANNUAL TEMECULA KIWANIS CLUB’S SPAGHETTI FEED TO HELP RAISE MONEY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS (KEY LEADER, DCON, ETC.) AND FOR CLUBS IN OUR DIVISION! 18
END OF THE YEAR D6S BANQUET April 15th/16th | Location: TBA | 6-9 PM Attire - Semi-Formal/Business Casual Bring - $15 to pay for your meal Food - Italian (pasta, salad, breadsticks) Sign up: TBA Celebrate all of Division 6 South’s achievements in the 2015-2016 term!
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GREAT OAK SPECIAL GAMES April 23 | 9:30-1PM | Great Oak H.S. 32555 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula, CA 92592 (Games take place in the football stadium!)
Attire - Key Club Casual Bring - Medical Release Form Sign Up: TINYURL.COM/TVKSG
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k-fam corner circle k international
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Table of Contents
circle k basics
page 24
service
page 28
page 26
leadership
page 30
transitioning from key club to circle k
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testimonials
fellowship
page 32
Big and little program
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BASICS ABOUT CKI
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CIRC LE K BASICS
CKI (Circle K International) is an organization at the collegiate and university levels. Each CKI club is sponsored by a Kiwanis club, who also sponsor Key Club at the high school level. The main focus of CKI is to promote community service, leadership development, as well as fellowship and friendship. CKI blends community service and leadership training with the opportunity to meet other college students around the world.
MISSION
Developing college and university students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service.
TENETS
SERVICE LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP
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TESTIMONIALS ADAM MADAMBA | CLUB MEMBER | UN LAS VEGAS Circle K is a completely different experience as a next step in the Kiwanis Family. Getting involved can make your college experience depending on what you're looking for or what college you end up at. You're seen as an adult now - older, more freedom, more opportunity. Experience new meaningful experiences of giving to others, the journey of becoming a better leader, and the comradery of a new family. If you're looking for service, leadership, and fellowship, the Kiwanis Family is waiting to welcome you again with open arms.
JEREMY ALCANTRA | PARADISE DIVISION CRAFTSMAN | CSUSM Coming into college I felt really lost, and not sure what I wanted to do, but the CKI family took me in with open arms and the people that I've met and became friends with are some of the greatest, kindest, and passionate individuals I have ever met. It's so amazing to see how the close the bonds are between people and it truly showed one of the greatest things you can get out of CKI, which is the relationships you establish with people. I'm part of the DLT for my division and it's been such a great pleasure getting to know people all around our division and people from others.
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TESTIMONIALS JAMES LUONG | CLUB MEMBER | UC RIVERSIDE College is for sure the place to grow as a person. And Circle K was definitely another outlet for this growth. It pushed me to my best, and to bring the best out of others. My latest CKI moment has been at K-Rock, the benefit concert we throw, where I sang and played guitar on one of AJ Rafael’s songs TO AJ HIMSELF! One thing led to another and he asked me to do a duet with him on stage! I can now say I sang, “She Was Mine,” with AJ Rafael, thank to CKI.
JAMES SHOUNG | VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION | UNLV We promote service, leadership, and fellowship of course, but I like to emphasize the memories and experiences that we all face together as a club. CKI really made me enjoy my college life and I don't regret a moment of it. The people I meet, the things I see, they shaped who I am today.
HORACE TSAI (IP CHAPARRAL TREASURER) | CLUB MEMBER | UC IRVINE [The best part about CKI is] how close you get with people though your family and the service you all do.
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service
come for the service
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AMANDA MAI | CLUB SECRETARY | UC RIVERSIDE My most memorable service moment was at last year's Elementary School Beautification Project! So for this particular service event, I remember showing up early in the morning at this elementary school. Everything was super bland because all the walls around the classrooms and the entire playground was painted in one color. Our task was to paint the entire playground and around the walls of the classrooms to bring the school to life! At the end of the service, all of the walls and the entire playground was completely covered in bright colors! I felt really accomplished and happy because we spent several hours there and the work really showed up in the end. Everyone at the service was having a great time together painting, singing, and working together and I felt really happy to be there! It felt nice to be able to do something like this for these kids and I was excited for them to go back to school on Monday to see their new playground and school.
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leadership aspire for leadership
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UCR CKI Club Board 2015/2016 & 2016/2017 Elects
NICOLE BRIGOLA | MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & EDUCATION COMMITTEE | UN LAS VEGAS Serving on this committee has helped me find the meaning of leadership by meeting people in my committee who share similar values to me in terms of Circle K-related aspects as well as life. In addition, I've had the opportunity to learn about different clubs and how they run things depending on their member dynamics, which helped me understand what can work and why those aspects work for those clubs. As a leader, I've grown to understand that there will be times where things don't go to plan and that I should think of different scenarios in order to deal with the change. In addition, I've learned that if I want to make a change, I shouldn't stop trying.
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fellowship stay for the Fellowship
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KRISTY DAI | CLUB MEMBER | UC RIVERSIDE From the very beginning, I felt the feeling of family. I never felt this kind of inclusiveness before where everyone was your friend. Everyone loves and accepts you. They are so excited to learn more about you and they really want to be your friend. I know in Key Club we stressed the word “Ohana.” I thought I knew what Ohana was but CKI is a whole new level of Ohana. Everyday with your fellow members is a good day. You'll never be alone. It means being able to e in somewhere you know you are wanted and needed. Fellowship means creating that feeling of family.
DOMINIC NGUYEN | IP SOCIAL AND SPIRIT CHAIR | UCR I met lifelong friends, and I know that I'll always have a home to come back to. It's a wonderful feeling and I only hope people have the same experience in CKI when they stick it out in our club. (Fun Fact: Dominic won the 2014 Fellowship of the Year Award!)
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member accounts ERICA APOSTOLOS (IP D6S LTG) CLUB MEMBER | UC RIVERSIDE CKI has weekly meetings too with themes that most people dress up to, which is different than the regular lunch meetings most schools have in Key Club. I think my favorite thing about CKI rn is the Big/Little program because once you get a big (and in my case, I got a twin too), you are a part of this entire family line. I am already really close to my family and hey just make the socials and services so much fun. I can look to them for any kind of help and support. Or reminders about events and stuff like that. Unfortunately, I am not as involved in CKI as I would like to be right now, but from what I have gained from the events I have gone to, CKI has been really fun!
ANGELA LAGRADA (IP RANCHO VERDE PRESIDENT) | CLUB MEMBER | CSU FULLERTON Well Key Club definitely set me up with a really great foundation in service and leadership, but with Circle K, it's more of developing those qualities. Honestly, Circle K has been the bulk of my growth in Kiwanis. I’ve learned so much about myself and my interests and strengths, and the older members are also there to help guide you through your first years of college!
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BIGS (MENTORS) ROBERTO REA | VICE PRESIDENT OF ADMINISTRATION | UCR I have loved being a big and mentor to members in our club. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was that it doesn't matter how great I am, if there is nobody else left to take over after I leave. That’s why mentorship is important. It is my goal to make sure the generation after mine is better and stronger than mine. I like to think I thought them how to be good members and to always appreciate our club along with its great members.
SEAN ADVERSALO | CLUB MEMBER | UC RIVERSIDE As a Big, I find myself as a mentorship figure to new members. For me, my goal for my littles was to involve them into Circle K by pushing them into services, fundraisers, and other events. From freshman year to the present, I’ve grown a lot from the relationships and chances I’ve gained from this club. I wanted to emulate the same experience I had as a little and give them the opportunity to grow as people. Not only that, but I wanted to also be someone who would be there for them, give them advice, and ease the transition from high school to college.
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LITTLES (MENTEES) ALYSSA ALEGRE | D6S DNE I may not be in college yet, but as a high school senior, the Kiwanis Shadowing Program (also a Big/Little system) has definitely gotten me more comfortable with the idea of college. My Big, Sean Adversalo, has helped me realize that college is a journey and in the end, all things will eventually come together the way they’re supposed to be. Throughout the time he’s been my Big, he’s always given me monumental pieces of advice that I keep very close to my heart. Sean always inspires me to keep going when I’m stressed and hit a low point, and it’s that support system that I am incredibly thankful for. My Grand Big (my Big’s mentor), Roberto Rea, has also helped me get excited to do more in my journey in the Kiwanis Family. Roberto taught me the true meaning of what it means to be a part of K-Fam, and seeing some of the hard work he’s done (my first hand experience being Key to College 2015) has me inspired to create publications like this as an effort to work more with my Kiwanis Family and bring all these branches closer together.
ALAN BAEZ | D6S SPIRIT COORDINATOR Through the time I spent talking to my Circle K sensei, I learned that anyone can make a great experience out of Circle K whether they were in Key Club, prior or not. Any has the power the volunteer and anyone can see how great of a feeling volunteer grants you. I met and spoke with my sensei at Conclave and right off the bat he made it seem like college became a comfortable environment sooner because of the people he met through Circle K.
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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!
live to serve love to serve
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YOUR BEST SOURCE FOR DISTRICT NEWS AND UPDATES!
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Calling all Guardians of Service
Event Info: APRIL 8TH-10TH, 2016 SACRAMENTO CONVENTION CENTER ON TIME REGISTRATION ($209) ENDS FEBRUARY 10TH LATE REGISTRATION ($249) ENDS MARCH 1ST 41
Every single year, the CaliforniaNevada-Hawaii Key Club District hosts a three day, two night Convention in celebration of all that they have done throughout their term: all the service hours they have served as a club/division/ district, funds raised for preferred charities such as Maternal Neonatal Tetanus, Pediatric Trauma Program, Children's Miracle Network, the growth they have had as student leaders, etc. In addition to that, they reward individuals who have gone above and beyond in their leadership positions from being a member or a Club Secretary during their regular sessions. Come join members from all over the district to celebrate all the accomplishments and milestones CNH has seen throughout 2015-2016.
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DLT CONTACT INFORMATION 43
Alyssa Alegre Division News Editor d06s.keyclub.dne@gmail.com (951) 318-2839
Alisa Howpun Service Coordinator d06s.keyclub.servicecoord2@gmail.com (951) 764-9057
Dana Truong Division Secretary d06s.keyclub.dsec@gmail.com (862) 250-7546
Valerie Haines Service Expo Coordinator d06s.keyclub.expocoord@gmail.com (805) 290-2678
Mitchell Kaake Division Treasurer d06s.keyclub.treasurer@gmail.com 
 (951) 500-5912
Ricky Ta Member Recognition Coordinator d06s.keyclub.mrc@gmail.com (951) 386-5038
Nessa Vu Executive Assistant d06s.keyclub.ea1@gmail.com (951) 723-0126
Victoria Vu Interclub Coordinator d06s.keyclub.coordinator1@gmail.com (951) 723-7242
Andrew Hong Executive Assistant d06s.keyclub.ea2@gmail.com (951) 294-4095
Emily La Interclub Coordinator d06s.keyclub.coordinator2@gmail.com (951) 532-6448
Chris Lam Head Task Coordinator d06s.keyclub.headcoord@gmail.com (619) 908-9595
Alan Baez Spirit Coordinator d06s.keyclub.fallrallyspirit1@gmail.com (951) 375-9965
Andrew Hong Fundraising Team Coordinator d06s.keyclub.ea2@gmail.com (951) 294-4095
Marielle Formoso Spirit Coordinator d06s.keyclub.fallrallyspirit2@gmail.com (619) 600-8144
Caitlin Austria Service Coordinator d06s.keyclub.servicecoord@gmail.com (951) 312-6237
Gabe Fabian Historian 292115@my.puhsd.org (951) 290-9701
Twitter - @D06SPB Instagram - @D6SKEYCLUB Snapchat - d06skeyclub Website - http://d06skeyclub.weebly.com/
Robin Hitchin Great Oak robinhitchin@gmail.com Andrea Cadaing Heritage hkc.president@gmail.com Chance Kang Linfield chancekanglinfieldkc@gmail.com Valerie Haines Murrieta Mesa valeriehaines20@gmail.com Leticia Martinez Paloma Valley leticiamtz98@gmail.com Kimberly Tran Perris kimmiekxtran@gmail.com Dejah White + Kimberly Austria Rancho Verde president.rvhskeyclub@gmail.com Tayler Smith Temecula Valley taylersmith02@gmail.com
PRESIDENT CONTACT INFO
Nich Chimileski Chaparral nich.chimi@gmail.com
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