Summer 2016 Southwest Sun

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TABLE OF CONTENTS: A Word From..........................3 CKIx........................................4 Trustee Updates.....................6 SWD Shirts.............................8 Fall Rally ................................9 Monthly Updates..................10 Contact..................................11

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a word from your

BULLETIN EDITOR Hi Southwest!

Hey So, summer our CKI isyear is slowly coming towhile a Wow!Southwest!

I can't believe coming to a close!

And I' m a little about all-nighters, close, this sad being thethe lastreappearence publication of I’llpulling be posting midterms, writing essaysI couldn't as District 8AMs, Bulletinand Editor!

I hope you all had an be more excited for CKI to come back in full force! Although attending amazing break, and are getting ready for convention International Convention in June was amazing experience season! With next week, Club’s in April, nothing quite ours compares to myKey love of weekly U and of A club Kiwanis’ in notdistrict to mention our ownwait Intermeetings or August, Southwest events!

I can't to see you all soon! <3 Good luckin inToronto, your newIclasses dont lot forget to national Convention forsee and a whole start recruiting new members!

Enjoy Ithe Summer of traveling these next few months. hope you alledition of Sun! will take the oppertunity to attend one the (or Southwest all) of these events and support our K-Family with enthuYours in Service, siasm and kindness!

Our year doesn’t end with DCON, though!

We have Aubrey Renaker more amazing service projects and events these next few months, so hopefully you’ll find some more Hola, ponies! lives to save. I really enjoyed this year and creating bulletins for you and I can’t wait to see As the school year begins,these I'd like to commend allall, of you what we as do.members of our that continued to serve and shine organization. I truly applaud you in being as active as you I look forward to seeing you all very soon! can during off days. That being said; it's time to pick up the pace again! Start makingStay plans for recruiting and Spicy, membership growth. Start thinking of service projects for this members, and how to fundraise. As CKIx quickly came, I've learned so much and gained a vast amount of knowledge to help us flourish as a district this year, but I can't do it alone. Be on the look out for resources and ideas from your board and chairs!

Banna Tesfay

Stay hot, Southwest!

Yours,

Banna Tesfay

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Earlier this summer six Southwest District CKI members had the pleasure of attending CKIx 2016 in Toronto, Canada! CKIx is an annual International event where CKIers from all over the world come together to elect new representatives to serve on the International Board, attend workshops, hear from amazing guest speakers, participate in a Large Scale Service Event and meet new friends! Here what they had to say about the event below!

"CKIx was honestly one of the best experiences I have ever had. It was so inspiring because it showcased how even though we all have our own clubs around the world, we share the same values and passions, and come together as one family. It also made me realize just how far-reaching our impact is. The people were so warm, and it was such a welcoming and natural environment. My favorite parts of convention were getting to meet everyone and, of course, serving with everyone in the Large Scale Service Project. I highly recommend CKIx to everyone!"

- Laura Belmont

"Toronto was technically my second CKIx I've attended, but nonetheless, the best.

There's no better feeling than having all your favorite people in one place to do what you love the most. Not only did I get to grow myself as a leader, I watched our members gain relationships and skill that they brought back to make them not just better members, but people. And I'm so honored to have taken home a Distinguished District Editor award . I can only hope that next year, Southwest will bring more members, more spirit, and more awards to bring home.

-Banna Tesfay

"CKIx was such an incredible week! It was amazing getting to reunite with old friends I've met at other international events and getting to meet lots new friends from other districts! Getting to see the impact that CKI and Kiwanis makes on such exploring and sightseeing in the beautiful city of Toronto in Ontario, Canada! Overall it was a week I'll never forget and I'm so greatful for the experience! I enourage all of you to attend CKIx 2017 in San Antonio next year!"

-Aubrey Renaker

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Hey Southwest! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Happy 2016,Beautiful my Subregion family!

A new year means new goals: January is what I like Hello Southwest! to call the kickoff to elections. Even though convention season has not quite started yet, January is the month where we begin to wonder what the next CKI term will bring us.

Speaking of next year's term, are you interested in running for International Office?

My name Jenny for Park and I wasCommittees privileged this to serve as your What about is applying International summer?

And, let's not forget International and LSSP Chair for I've the got 2015-2016 about attendingTrustee CKIx 2016 in Toronto!

Fear not, your back.CKI Justterm. fill out my Office Words cannot describe how much I have cherished my time with Hours Form and we can talk about whatever you want, whenever you want.your I'm all wonderful district this past year; the Southwest District members have yours!

been some of the most accommodating and inspiring members that I #TrusteeTravels beginning of convention is upon us and I have ever beenWhere's able toJenny? meet The in Circle K. Although I wasseason from another district, you never with made feelThe likenext a visitor and always made sure cannot wait toall celebrate allme of you! four months will eventually countthat Itowould remember why I love ourinorganization so much to begin down the end of the International term Toronto this June, so I hope to see you all with. soon!â&#x20AC;?

I hope you all had just as an enjoyable year as I had in being your

Are you interested in attending year in lovely Toronto, Canada?

Trustee and I cannot wait toCKIx see2016 the this great adventures that lie aheadWould for you a free registration convention?! thelike amazing Southwest to district as the 2016-2017 board is led by some of

the most dedicated people that I am honored to call my peers. Always

From now until April 1, all 2016, Subregioninspire B will beme having it's second social media chalremember that you individually greatly and please join me lenge of the yearyour and one willJennifer receive full early bird registration to CKIx in welcoming newmember Trustee, Que! 2016 (June 22-26)!

Live to Serve, Love to Serve.

Qualifications: To be eligible to win you must have a valid passport or travelling visa and be a dues paid member of good standing from a club of good standing within a Subregion B district.

Jennifer Hyunsook Park

Challenge prompt: Best impersonation of any one member of the 2015-2016 Subregion B Leadership Team (that includes Tae Hyun Lim, Austin Good, Ava Red, and myself ) Immediate Pastand Subregion B International entered with the hashtags #subBEASTS #CKIx16 will be entered toTrustee win. Submissions can be in either photo or video format. Please keep submissions appropriate + respectful or they will be removed. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Best of luck to everyone!

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Jenny Park

TRUSTEE UPDATES INTRODUCING THE 2016-17 SUBREGION B INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE, JENNIFER QUE:

HELLOOO, MY DEAR SOUTHWEST DISTRICT! If we have not yet had the pleasure of meeting, my name is Jennifer Que, and I hail from the California-Nevada-Hawai`i District as a Circle K International at Orange Coast College alumna and a current Health Science major at Circle K International at California State University, Fullerton.

Did you know that, similar to how our district is divided into divisions, CKI is also regionally sectioned? Bring on Subregion B, home to the Sunny CNH District, the mighty Rocky Mountain District (RMD), and of course, the wild Southwest District. For the 2016-2017 term, I am humbled to have the opportunity in following the footsteps of an exceptional group of leaders known as the Subregion B Trustees. Putting it simply, this elected position is dedicated to developing and strengthening the sister districts that reside in a CKI subregion.

So what's going to happen this year? My challenge for you is to focus on the I in International, expanding beyond the boundaries of the Southwest District. Make friends outside of Southwest, spread the knowledge that our district has taught us and extend it to International. Be active on the International level in order to make the changes that you want to see in our organization. Collaborate with our sister districts because we have so much to teach and so much to learn to improve our district year after year.

Southwest District has provided me with so much love and support the minute I was installed at CKIx, and I'm ecstatic for the chance to give back to your district, to serve you as well as our sister districts, and to see what we can all accomplish together this year for Subregion B. Love, your Subregion B Trustee, Subregion Que, Subregion Bae, Fossil, Grandma, or the other nicknames that our creative Subregion B members have devised for me,

Jennifer Que E. subregionbtrustee.cki@gmail.com W. CNH www.cnhcirclek.org | RMD www.rmdcki.org | SW www.swcki.org

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Southwest CKI â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not Just A Gas Stationâ&#x20AC;? 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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Fall Rally is fast approaching!

This year's Fall Rally is themed "Where the Wild Things Are!" It will take place on October 14-16th at Kamp Kiwanis in New Mexico.

We hope to see you all there!

Share your photos at Fall Rally with us! #swdfallrally2016

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AT A JANUARY JUNE/JULY

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162/ 127 Active Members: 196 Service Hours this month: 127/ 461.5127 The club with the highest total hours / UA this month: UA GCU!

MARK YOUR

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CKI DCON: February 26th-28th Kiwanis New Year Pancake Begins: October 1st 8 CMN IHOP National Day: March Fall 14-16th Key Rally Club 2016: DCON:October April 8th -10th CKIxConvention 2016: June2017: 22ndFeb - 26th District 26-28th

Leadership Academy Application Due: July 1st

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CONTACT THE BOARD BANNA TESFEY

GOVERNOR AVA RED ON-TO-ICON CHAIR GOVERNOR bt363@nau.edu avared.cki@gmail.com

JOSHUA MCGUIRE ANIKA FAGLIE

SECRETARY SECRETARY/LAWS & REG CHAIR AnikaLynn247@live.com propresenter96@gmail.com

RACHEL MAHER

PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL - NAU ANYSSA IWAMOTO

Rm825@nau.edu TECHNOLOGY CHAIR akiwamot@asu.edu

SARAH CRISCUOLO

JARED LOVELETTE PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL - UNM RECRUITMENT/RETENTMENT CHAIR sncriscuolo@unm.edu jared.lovelette@enmu.edu

RILEY JANDREW DANNY VALENCIA TALA SLYE

TREASURER TREASURER dannyvalencia.d@gmail.com

slye39@live.com

AUBREY RENAKER

BANNA TESFAY BULLETIN EDITOR BULLETIN EDITOR aubreyrenaker@gmail.com bt363@nau.edu LAURA BELMONT LTG-AT-LARGE LAMONTE MCDUFFIE lbelmon1@asu.edu KACHINA DIVISION LTG

montemyles@gmail.com

CIERRA CARILLO

LTG-AT-LARGE AUBREY RENAKER ccarrillo@email.arizona.edu

BAJA DIVISION LTG aubreyrenaker@email.arizona.edu MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL - UofA SERVICE CHAIR TAYLOR ENGLEMAN mzimmerman1@email.arizona.edu ZIA DIVISION LTG

tenglema@unm.edu

TIEN TRAN

PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL - ASU WINDY ZACHEK tttran12@asu.edu

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR wzachek@oakcraft.com JOSH MCGUIRE

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PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL - GCU propresenter96@gmail.com

K-FAMILYELIANA RELATIONS CHAIR BELL PLANNING CHAIR NMDCON K-FAMILY CHAIR riley_jandrew@yahoo.com

eoterobell@unm.edu

ANNA LEE

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

213.anna@gmail.com

CHANTEL LEON FUNDRAISING CHAIR SAB MOORE ccleon@email.arizona.edu

SERVICE CO-CHAIR sabrinavmoore96@unm.edu

SYDNEY YAEGER

HISTORIAN CHAIR ANIKA FAGLIE syaeger2@email.arizona.edu

SERVICE CO-CHAIR ANDREA MADRIGAL anikalynn247@live.com TRANSLATION CHAIR andreamadrigal40@gmail.com MICHAEL ZIMMERMAN

DCON TASK FORCE CHAIR ELIZABETH KWAN mzimmerman1@email.arizona.edu

LAWS & REGULATIONS CHAIR lilkwan.ek@gmail.com

ELAINE WONG FALL RALLY TASK FORCE CHAIR WINDY ZACHEK swdfallrally@gmail.com

DISTRICT ADMIN WZachek@OakCraft.com

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