lume 4, No.2
Sept · Oct 1982
District Seized the Spotlight
T-0 Caught the "Philly Feeling" You have not experienced American history until you have reveled in the glory of our nation's capital and retraced our founding father's footsteps with more than 40 best friends, August 1119 marked the beginning of such an adventure for all who were fortunate enough to travel with·the Texas - Oklahoma International Convention Tour. For many it was their first plane flight. For all, it was the first step to a stronger, more productive T-0 District. As the 707 taxied into the Washington D.C. Airport, contagious expectation spread throughout the T-0 delegation. It wasn't long until the majestic beauty of the Capital, the White House, and the Jefferson i~ernor ial unfolded before their very eyes. The next three days were spent exploring as many sights as possible including Arlington Cemetery, Smithsonian Institute, Ford's Theatre, and the Washington Monu-ont. The culmination of e days in D.C. was the strict Dinner. It ~as a very special time for closeness to grow between each T-0 member. All too soon it was time to pack up and head towards the true purpose of the tourthe Internatioanl Circle K Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The bus ride to Convention flew by with a short stop for lunch and a tour at the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. Soon, the Philly M~riot Hotel appeared and lnteraction with Circle K members throughout the world began. It is tru~y impossible to descrlb; the many workshops, sesslons, and activities in which T-0 members participated, It is only possible to tell you that the "City of Erotherly Love" certainly measured up to its name. Not only did T-O dominate on awards night, but they also developed a reputation as being the friendliest, most spirited group attending. Even the tour guide who showed T-0 the historical sights of Philly commented that this bunch "obviousLy enjoys their time together." That statement is still true, and it's time T-0 was able to illustrate it to Circle K members around the world, Every T-0 member will be able to do just that at the 1981-82 International Convention, £or it will be held next August in Fort l~orth, Texas! So if you couldn't "Catch the Philly Feeling", get ready to pass the Circle K Spirit in true Texas Style: Fort Worth- Here We Come!
Customarily, International awqrds received are mentioned within the article reporting on the Darrell Ford S:"_ile3 International Convention. after placir,g tr.ird This year, because of the number of ~t International for extraordinary his oratory 'Hinners, award recipients need an entire essay of their own. Clubs honored were: Blinn - Scrapbook, Honorable Mention ~SU Silver Achievement, Honorable ~ention TTU Bronze Achievement, Honorable Mention MSU March of Dimes Third Place
Laura Selensky, BliDn, sang to the t'.l!le of almost a thousand people
Selma, Philly tour guide, describes an exciting aspect of our colffitry's history
District Editor receives a victory hug from newly elected International V.P., Aristides Trifilio
Together for Tomorrow. Our new International Theme tells the story of a multitude of hands reaching out in small ways to achieve great things. It proclaims our optimism for a better world, The 1981-SJ theme has ''1'0 phases which concentrate I three areas. Phase I, .~lanned for 1981-82, focuses on the active elderly, teenage achievement and the physically impaired. The active elderly are defined as elderly persons who do not have a restricting disability, The
second area of emphasis in Phase I is on Teen Achievement. The goal o£ this area is to reach teens during this con£using perlod of their lives through friendship, career counseling, and advice. There is still another emphasis area in Phase I consisting of the physically impaired. The goal o£ this area of Phase I is to help communities recognize "that the handicapped are people first and disabled people second." Each emphasis area has been broken up to form a more
detailed outline with more information. If your chapter has not received the Theme and Emphasis Booklet, feel free to contact any T-0 board member for a copy. In 1982-SJ our theme will begin Phase II which focuses on the restricted elderly, teen pressures, and mentally handicapped, Remember, each new project and every activity illustrates how we are all working Together for Tomorrow!
Special recognition goes to three T-0 members who displayed talent to almost a thousand people. Karen Garcia, SMU, performed a beautiful ballet dance routine and Laura Selensky, Blinn, belted out a Tanya Tucker song during the Awards and Entertainment Night. OSU member Darrell Ford, was spotlighted in 2nd place for his oratory. One dynamic member took a large step towards building Circle K clubs Internationally. Aristides Trifilio felt that T-0 should have a direct voice in International administration so the T~O delegation placed him as a candidate for International Vice President. It came as no surprise that Aristides's winning personality and enthusiasm easily won a spot on the International Boa1:d, Once again, T-0 will be represented on the Interna~ tional level, Ken Burke, past Florida governor, will serve as our new International President. T-C was also presented with the two most prestigious awards given in Circle K. These honors were the most important distinctions ever bestowed on the District and all credit is given to you, the individual club member. For the 1st time in Circle K history, T-0 was awarded both the Gold Division Membership Award and the Distinguished District Award! Distinguished DisThe trict award was given to only three districts who exemplified the most service, dedication, and development in 1980-81, Every member should be extremely proud for raising the district to such prominence. Congratulations for revealing your phenomenal love, and caring through hard work and dedication. No other district deserved this award more tb.an T-Ol
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