Southwest Sun | March 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: A Word From..........................3 DCON Recap..........................4 2016-17 District Board..........6 SWD Shirts............................8 CKIx ......................................9 Member of the Month...........10 Monthly Updates.................11 Contact.................................12

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a word from your

BULLETIN EDITOR

Hey Southwest! So, our CKI year is slowly coming to a close,Southwest! this being the last publication I’ll be posting Hey as District Bulletin Editor! I hope you all had an amazing and are getting ready forthe convention It's beenbreak, an incredibly year. I've had time of season!

With ours next week, Key Club’s in April, and my life getting to serve as your Bulletin Editor.

Kiwanis’ August, to mention ourheights own InterWe got tointake our not district into new this national Convention Toronto, I forsee a whole lot year; starting socialinmedia outlets, being of traveling these nextwe few months. I hope you all progressive in how communicate.

We created a will take the oppertunity to attendwhen one (or of be path to join members together weall) can't near all the time.

I loved with beingenthua part these each eventsother and support our K-Family of that, and seeing the outcome it had on our siasm and kindness! members. Thank you for spending your year Our year doesn’t end with DCON, though! We have telling me your stories, engaging with us, and more amazing service projects and events these next getting excited about our club, and what we do. few months, so hopefully you’ll find some more With that, I'm so excited to see what Aubrey will lives to save. really enjoyed thiscontinue year and to creating do this year Iand where she'll go with theseposition, bulletins and for you all, and can’t wait to our see this helping usIstrengthen what we do. And who knows, she may surprise us connection.

I look forward to seeing you all very soon!

Stay Spicy,

Banna Tesfay

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MAD ABOUT Southwest District Southwest District CKI held the 64th Annual District Convention on February 26th-28th in Tucson, Arizona. This year we had over 60 members from all over the Southwest attend! At DCON we elected the 2016-17 District Board, updated our bylaws and policy code, celebrated a year of service and leadership and met amazing new friends!

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SERVICE Convention 2016 "During our District Convention, Southwest CKI officially kicked off Leading with Laughter, its brand new service initiative. On Saturday morning, CKI members gathered at the University of Arizona to host a Leading with Laughter activity fair, aiming to creatively promote values of leadership to young children. Some of the events included in this activity fair were a reading corner for books on leadership, making no-slip socks for service, kind crafts through Ben’s Bells, and having stations to visually represent leadership. All of the kids who came had a great job and were able to walk away with a better idea of what leadership means. CKI members also enjoyed the event and were able to participate in all of the activities as well. By the end of the day we had successfully helped Ben’s Bells mission of spreading kindness and made several bags of no-slip socks that were donated to a local hospital. Overall, it was a fun morning and a great way to kick-off Leading with Laughter!"

-Anika Faglie, Service Chair "Planning District Convention as the DCON Task Force Chair was an incredible experience. It was amazing to see everyone come together to create an event that truly embodies all three tenets of CKI: service, leadership, and fellowship. DCON itself was an amazing weekend and it was a privilege to be a part of the journey to making the event as special as it was. We hope you had great time! " -Michael Zimmerman, DCON Taskforce

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MEET THE 2016DISTRICT BOARD Hello Southwest! My name is Banna, and I'm your 2016-2017 Southwest District Governor. I'm a Graphic Design Student at NAU, and I also work as a graphic designer, because, you know, gotta make money. I've been in the K-Family for six years now, and I'm so honored to get to serve for another. Nothing makes me happier than CKI. Okay, maybe Teen Wolf. But just slightly.

Banna Tesfay Governor

Hey Southwest! My name is Anika Faglie and I am incredibly excited to be serving as your new Secretary! I am currently attending the University of Arizona, majoring in Economics and Public Policy/Administration. After graduation, I would like to work as a consultant for non-profit organizations. This is my sixth year in the K-Family and I'm looking foward to many more!

I'm incredibly excited to continue working with CKI and see how our district grows in the future!

Anika Faglie Secretary

Hello Southwest! My name is Ethan, and I'm your 2016-2017 Southwest District Treasurer! I attend Grand Canyon University!

I am so excited to work along side the rest of the District Board and get more involved in CKI!

Ethan Palko

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Treasurer

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Aubrey Renaker

Hi Southwest! My name is Aubrey Renaker and I am so excited to be serving as the 2016-2017 District Bulletin Editor! I have been apart of the Kiwanis Family for 6 years now and I absolutely love CKI! I attend The University of Arizona where I'm studying Communication and eSociety in hopes of pursuing a career in Beauty Public Relations! Besides CKI, I 'm obsessed with Dutch Bros, sushi, makeup, naps, beaches, and Troye Sivan!

Bulletin Editor

Laura Belmont Lieutenant Governor at

Hi everyone! My name is Laura, and I am double majoring in genetics and medicinal biochemistry at Arizona State University, with the hopes of being a genetic researcher. I have been a member of the K-Family ever since my freshman year of high school when I fell in love with it. Ever since, I have been working to give back to the family that has done so much for me. My main passions are science and service, but I also love science fiction, swing dancing, hiking, and reading! .

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Cierra Carrillo Lieutenant Governor at Large

Hi Southwest! My name is Cierra Carrillo and I am proud and excited to serve you all as your Lieutenant Governor at Large.

My love for Kiwanis began my sophomore year of high school when I joined Key Club, and ever since I've been hooked! This fall I'm going to be a sophomore at The University of Arizona where I'm majoring in Political Science and minoring in Spanish and Pre-Health. Other than CKI, I absolutely love Disney, coffee, Netflix, and traveling! I can't wait to get this year started!

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Southwest CKI “Not Just A Gas Station� T-shirts!

Have you heard? Southwest CKI is selling limited edition t-shirts! Ever get tired of people getting this amazing service organization mixed with the kings of 79 cent Polar Pops? Well, worry no more!

Southwest CKI is selling these one-of-a-kind t-shirts for all members of the Kiwanis family (or possibly Circle K Gas Station enthusiasts) for only twelve dollars each! Want it shipped? We do that too, for only three dollars extra!

Designed and made by the Southwest District, you will never get a shirt like this anywhere else! So show your love for this amazing organization by ordering now! There are only a limited supply, and with already half sold out, you might want to act fast!

To order, click HERE! Accepted payment is Venmo.

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Circle K will be heading to Toronto, Ontario, Canada for our 61st annual convention. Toronto, hailed as the New York City of Canada, with a population of over two million people is known for its multiculturalism. The city is a mecca of delicious food from around the world, amazing shopping, and so much more! From the CN Tower, to Kensington Market, St. Lawrence Market and beaches– Toronto has a lot to offer!

Be sure to check out our Pinterest page– We’ve created a Toronto board! www.pinterest.com/CircleKIntnl Leadership: Speakers, workshops, elections Attendees will have the opportunity to hear speakers such as Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian astronaut to walk in space and Hoan Do, motivational speaker and American Ninja Warrior competitor. You’ll hear 3 Men and A Tenor perform.

Of course, you can attend workshops presented by subject matter experts. As a delegate to CKIx, you will elect the 2016-17 Circle K International Board at the House of Delegates.

Fees and Deadlines US$300— Early Bird Registration: January 21-April 15 US$400— Regular Registration: April 16-May 15 US$500— Late/on-site registration: May 16-June 22

Registration includes: *Convention and LSSP *Transportation to & from LSSP projects *Transportation to from the hotel & convention centre Service: Large Scale Service Project *Two breakfasts & two lunches LSSP will focus on the issue of homelessness in Toronto. This is a *Snacks for LSSP time for Circle K members to do what they do best— service. LSSP *Souvenirs & conference materials. allows members to give back to the convention host city through community service opportunities. We will work with local agencies such as Red Door Family Shelter, St. John the Compassionate Mission, Riverdale Housing Action Group, and Daily Bread Food Bank to leave our mark on the city.

Fellowship: Everywhere you turn!

There will be time to meet new friends and reconnect with those friends you haven’t seen in a year or two. You’ll have time to bond over service projects and poutine– french fries and cheese curds topped with brown gravy. If poutine isn’t your thing, there are several other delicious food options such as Burger Priest or you can always pick up a cup of coffee and a donut at Tim Hortons– that’s Timmy’s to the locals.

Registration Everything you need to know can be found online at www.CircleK.org/CKIx . Please note you must have a credit card or checking account information available at the time of registration. You will not be able to complete the registration process without submitting payment via credit card or electronic check.

Hotel The Sheraton Centre Toronto is the official CKIx16 hotel. The hotel rate is CAD$169 a night, plus tax. Everything you need to know can be found online at www.CircleK.org/CKIx

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MEMBERS OF THE MONTH

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NAU

PRESIDENTS EDITION Ashley Femrite

Ashley is our spectacular bulletin editor at NAU CKI. She is Elaine Wong always attending meetings, service events and makes sure we have fun! She is always capturing pictures of our service

Elaine has themaking warmest spirit dertemination events and sure our and clubstrongest stays relevant on social of any K-Family member I have ever Sheforisour always willing to media!

Ashley has planned greatmet. socials members help a has friend in need or brighten someone's day.

NAU CKI and helped us bond as a club.

She’s not only committed to ourbe club andproud our members cannot more of Elainebut has a creative mind and a kind heart. Her smile makes our club light up and she brings joy to everything she’s involved in!

GCU Katie Mcannis

Hanna Culver

Over the past month Katie has taken the initiative to finalize the GCU CKI website, facilitate a sucShe has been such dedicatedand member cessful valentine’s day afundraiser, all of this in who had a great term as our President addition to her duties as the bulletin editor for the for theShe’s 2015-16 term! member, officer, and is club. an excellent one of the individuals who make GCU CKI what it is today.

UofA

Michael Zimmerman

Anika Fagile Michael has been an amazing President to our club!

This month Anika not only has shown exception by going so passionate service puts his to He the is most amount of about service eventsand andtruly meetings but whole heart into making our club the best it can be.

He she has also gone to extra lengths in preparing for also in diddoing an incredible jobwork planning a really DCON a lot more for the club. fun DCON

this year! U of A is so lucky to have him and we are so happy he will be President again for the 2016-17 term!

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JANUARY MARCH AT A

glance

143 Active Members: 196 Service Hours this month: 320 461.5 The club with the highest total hours this month: NAU GCU!

MARK YOUR

calenders

DCON: February 26th-28th CKIxCKI Registration @ $300 rate: May 15th CMN IHOP DOTC: National Day: March 8 MayPancake 20th-22nd Key Club DCON: April 8th -10th CKIx2016: 2016:June June22nd 22nd-26th CKIx - 26th Kiwanis DCON in Albuquerque: August Leadership Academy Application Due:4th-7th July 1st

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CONTACT THE BOARD AVA RED GOVERNOR avared.cki@gmail.com JOSHUA MCGUIRE SECRETARY/LAWS & REG CHAIR propresenter96@gmail.com

ANYSSA IWAMOTO TECHNOLOGY CHAIR akiwamot@asu.edu JARED LOVELETTE RECRUITMENT/RETENTMENT CHAIR jared.lovelette@enmu.edu

TALA SLYE TREASURER slye39@live.com

ELIANA BELL NM K-FAMILY CHAIR eoterobell@unm.edu

BANNA TESFAY BULLETIN EDITOR bt363@nau.edu

ANNA LEE AZ K-FAMILY CHAIR 213.anna@gmail.com

LAMONTE MCDUFFIE KACHINA DIVISION LTG montemyles@gmail.com AUBREY RENAKER BAJA DIVISION LTG aubreyrenaker@email.arizona.edu TAYLOR ENGLEMAN ZIA DIVISION LTG tenglema@unm.edu WINDY ZACHEK DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR wzachek@oakcraft.com

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SAB MOORE SERVICE CO-CHAIR sabrinavmoore96@unm.edu ANIKA FAGLIE SERVICE CO-CHAIR anikalynn247@live.com MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN DCON TASK FORCE CHAIR mzimmerman1@email.arizona.edu ELAINE WONG FALL RALLY TASK FORCE CHAIR swdfallrally@gmail.com

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