The T-O Today - Issue 1

The T-O Today

The Texas-Oklahoma District of Circle K International Summer- October

The Official T-O District Newsletter

Issue #1

INSIDE THIS ISSUE Table Of Contents

Meet The Board.............................................................4-7 CKIx Recap....................................................................8-9 Fall Retreat Information.............................................10-11 Fall Rally Overview.........................................................12 The District So Far............................................................13

UPCOMING DEADLINES

Trick-Or-Treat For UNICEF October is drawing to an end, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to raise funds for UNICEF! Gather your friends and trick or treat for a great cause! Help third world countries rid of maternal and neonatal tetanus so they may live a happier and healthier life!

On-Time Dues: December 1st

Tomorrow Fund: December 1st

MEET THE BOARD! Executive Staff Jennifer Tuggle District Governor Business Honors & Finance Texas A&M University

Tori Gadney District Secretary Psychology Texas Tech University

Eric Yan District Treasurer Pre-Med & Business University of Texas at Austin

MEET THE BOARD! Lieutenant Governors

Kristina Bunn Oklahoma Division LTG Meterology & Mathematics University of Oklahoma

Miti Patel Red River Metro Division LTG Biology & Business Admin.

University of Texas At Dallas

Morgin Hollie Panhandle Division LTG Social Work West Texas A&M University

Wynstan Malabanan Hill Country Division LTG University of Texas at Austin Urban Studies

MEET THE BOARD! Lieutenant Governors

Justine Jordan Southeast Texas Gulf Coast Division LTG. Nursing Lamar University

Brandon Muniz South Texas Division LTG Biomedical Studies University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

District Chairs Al Hirani Membership/Education Chair Electrical/Computer Engineering University of Texas at Austin Not Pictured: Service Chair DeMarkus Grayson-Rhule Governor’s Project Chair Lauren Harrison Laws & Regulations Chair Brian O’Hara

MEET THE BOARD! District Chairs

Maddie Downs District Events Chair Elementary Education University of Houston

Imelda Tristan Public Relations Chair/Editor Biology/Pre-Med Lamar University

Others

Hunter Faubion T-O District Admnistrator

Marcelo Urieta-Bravo T-O Immediate Past Governor

CKIx RECAP Hello Mighty Texas-Oklahoma District, My name is Marcelo Urieta-Bravo and I had the honor of serving as this year’s On To International Convention Chair. Below is a little recap of this year’s CKIx in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is my hope that this article will get your excited and ready for next year’s CKIx in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

During CKIx, attendees from around the world came together to celebrate another successful year full of leadership, fellowship and service. During the Large Scale Service Project (LSSP) portion, CKI members got the opportunity to Circle the City with Service in an effort to leave our mark in the host city. Wednesday, June 24 and Friday, June 26, were dedicated to LSSP. On Wednesday, the service projects focused on the Hawthorne neighborhood where we did an Extreme Neighborhood Makeover. Projects include mural painting, landscaping the Kiwanis Centennial playground site, playground restoration project and trail cleanup, various projects at the Hawthorne Community Center, exterior home repairs, sidewalk and curb clean up, just to name a few. On Friday, the service projects were aimed to help other none-profit organizations around Indianapolis. Members had the opportunity to help the local Ronald McDonald House, Gleaners Food bank, 24 Hours of Booty, Faith Hope Love, Gigi’s playhouse, and many more. There were definitely projects for everyone and we truly got to leave our mark in the host city.

In these two days of service, we completed over 4,200 service hours.

This year, we also got the opportunity to celebrate along side Kiwanis, Key Club and Aktion Club, the Kiwanis’ 100th Birthday. There were several opportunities for CKI members to mingle with other members of the Kiwanis Family.

CKIx RECAP We attended the Kiwanis Opening Celebration, a Birthday Bash, the Kiwanis Family Night and Fireworks Show at Victory Field, Workshops with Kiwanis, the Kiwanis Closing Session, and a Hellogoodbye Concert for CKI and Key Club.

During House of Delegates, CKI members voiced their opinions on several bylaw amendments and voted to elect the 2015-2016 International Board.

The CKI members that will be representing our organization are: Racheile Ricklefs, President Jessica Davis, Vice-President Calvin Charles, Trustee AtLarge Cedrick Mah, Sub-A Trustee Jennifer Park, Sub-B Trustee Emily Bagwell, Sub-C Trustee Sara Nguyen, Sub-D Trustee Amanda Fester, Sub-E Trustee Vy Tran, Sub-F Trustee Camille Tyler, Sub G Trustee Lastly, during the CKI closing session, several clubs, districts and individuals were recognized for their achievements at CKIx15 in Indianapolis. Our 2015-2016 District Governor, Jennifer Tuggle, was recognized for her previous work with the Distinguished District Treasurer Award and I was recognized with the Distinguished District Governor Award for my work during the 2014-2015 CKI year.

With the excitement of CKIx 2015 behind us, CKI is well on its way to having another successful year! I hope to see you all next year in Toronto, Ontario, Canada for the 61st Annual International Convention and the 16th Annual Large Scale Service Project. CKI and Kiwanis will be coming together to celebrate 100 years of Kiwanis in Canada. It’s going to be an exciting event and you won’t want to miss it.

In Service, Leadership, and Fellowship, Marcelo Urieta-Bravo

November 13th- 15th Latham Springs in Aquilla, Texas

FALL RETREAT INFO IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTER! LAST REGISTRATION DAY IS NOVEMBER 9TH! ($5 Credit/Debit Card Processing Fee)

What is Fall Retreat?

A great opportunity to develop leadership, have fun, and meet other CKI members from all over Texas-Oklahoma! Join us fro a campfire, forums, service, projects, leadership training, and a lot more! Don’t miss out on what is CKI members’ favorite CKI event!

Forums & Service Projects!

What To Expect?

• Survivor themed games!

• Enjoying the outdoors (and potentially getting dirty) • Learning more about CKI • Having a great time and making new friends!

• Staying up late with friends!

MORE INFORMATION

Visit online: www.txokcki.org/fall-retreat.html Join on Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/T-O FallRetreat

JOIN US FOR A FUN FILLED WEEKEND! Maddie Downs District Events Chair

FALL RALLY FUN

T-O DISTRICT SO FAR Oklahoma Division Service Eliminate Project 136 $136

Inter-Chapters 4

Kiwanis Relations 2

Panhandle Division Service Eliminate Project Inter-Chapters Kiwanis Relations 190.5 $0 4 2 Red River Metro Division Service Eliminate Project Inter-Chapters Kiwanis Relations 736 $235.65 8 31 Hill Country Division Service Eliminate Project Inter-Chapters Kiwanis Relations 330 $0 2 6 Southeast Texas Gulf Coast Division Service Eliminate Project Inter-Chapters Kiwanis Relations 1005 $196 36 51 South Texas Division Service Eliminate Project Inter-Chapters Kiwanis Relations 63 $302 0 1 OVERALL Service Eliminate Project Inter-Chapters Kiwanis Relations 2460.5 $869.65 54 93

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