APRIL-SEPTEMBER 2021 | VOL.1 ISSUE 2
OUTFRONT
This is the official club bulletin of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean CKI Club
APRIL-DECEMBER. 2021 | VOL.1 ISSUE 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS Motto, Pledge, Ideals International Trustee's Message Lieutenant Governor's Message President's Message Editor's Message Meet the Board Meet the Chairpersons Outstanding Past Board Members CKI Education Project Highlights Fellowship Highlights Club Meetings Poster Highlights Club Projects Poster Highlights Outstanding Members of the Month Club Awards
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Motto Live to Serve, Love to Serve
Pledge "I pledge to uphold the Object 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 humanity's potential".
Ideals To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the material values of life. To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human relationships. To promote the adoption and the application of high social, business, and professional standards. To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive, and serviceable citizenship. To provide through Circle K clubs a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build better communities. To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism, which make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill.
INTERNATIONAL TRUSTEE'S MESSAGE A Warm Circle K International Welcome to the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Circle K!
With tremendous gratitude, it is an honor to be serving you all as your International Trustee for this Circle K term. I’m psyched beyond belief to represent the incredible Caribbean District on the International level and can’t wait to attend your events to the fullest extent possible! My aim is to get to know the Caribbean District as best as I can and to support all your endeavors in the most achievable ways possible. As your International Trustee, I’d want nothing more than to join in on the celebrations the Caribbean has to offer and to get an inside perspective on how your district achieves your success. With the challenges put in place because of the global pandemic, we can only go up from here! Let’s move forward together and show our communities what makes Circle K International special and recognizable. Fortunately, Circle K International has awarded us with a stellar pairing of Districts that we all get to collaborate with, known as our sister districts (aka, SISTRICTS). Those include The Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District, the Indiana District, and the Wisconsin Upper-Michigan District. Together, we make for a dream team of leaders that no other student-led organization can match! As your Trustee, with my passion and commitment to service, together, let’s focus on a post-pandemic recovery that’ll get us reaching for the stars and on a path towards organizational growth. As the leaders of tomorrow, only we stand in the way of what we can/can’t achieve. Thank you for your cooperation and let’s seize the day!”
International Trustee Jonathan Varano
Lieutenant Governor's Message Nothing excites me more than a club whose participation, teamwork, and dedication paints how the Caribbean District should look. UCC CKI Clubhas set the tone for other leaders across the district to follow with its display of transformational leadership, its vibrant club life that showcases fellowship and its passion for service. I must commend the board, let by President Xavier reece. This board took upon itself the biggest challenge ever and has already made progress. I must also "big up" the club members for how they continue to support the club and its growth. "Me naah lie! Life ova ya so nice. We outside pan a regular, we keep meetings pan a regular, and most of all we leadership a show." I can boast as to how well UCC represents the Paradise Division along with its sister clubs. As Lieutenant Governor, I am proud to be a part of the Caribbean's Leading Member Club. Not only can I boast but the records are there to show how well the club has been managing itself over the last six months. I want to encourage UCC CKI Club to continue being that agent of change, that hallmark of excellence, that vibrant club that attracts members of all race, gender and ethnic groups. 29 different clubs, 4 divisions, 1 Caribbean District, shaping the future of service, leadership and fellowship. Paradise Strong, Powerful Together.
Keron Woods LG Paradise Division
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" -Mahatma Gandhi The opportunity to serve as President of UCC Circle K Club has been hands down the greatest honor in my young life. This journey has helped me to understand myself better and unlock my full potential. The deep devotion I have to help others around me has been running through my veins from my time serving in the K-Family. Despite living in the most unprecedented global health crisis since the Spanish Flu, Our club has been at the forefront of helping our communities recover from the dire socio-economic scars inflicted by COVID-19. I am, without a doubt, thrilled to have the confidence of my members to serve as their President for this prestigious club and having the most supportive and hard-working board and club members. I am also thankful for the support I have from all the officers and members of the Paradise Division. I am very appreciative of the support from my Lieutenant Governor Keron Woods, Divisional Secretary Maedia Harriott, and my fellow Paradise Presidents. They motivate me to be a better leader everyday and I am forever grateful for them. So moving forward, let us put an end to the bitterness and the disunity and return to the founding ideals that have made Circle K fun, exciting, and welcoming; Service, Leadership, and Fellowship. When we keep our heads down, block the noise and work together, we all can achieve our goals as a club, division and district as well as make our nation a better place for everyone.
PRESIDENT XAVIER REECE
EDITOR'S MESSAGE Serving in the capacity of Bulletin Editor has been a very enlightening one thus far. I have been given this golden opportunity to improve and utilize my skills to create some of the most eye-catching posters and certificates to promote the various club events and initiatives. This job has come with its fair share of challenges at times. I have had to produce quality materials in very short time frames. It was also important that I exercise humility due to the fact that I have to make numerous modifications to my work even if I don't agree with them. The whole point is that being a Bulletin Editor in CKI requires a great level of adaptability, creativity and equanimity. I absolutely believe that UCC Circle K is comprised of an incredible group of people who have this unrelenting passion for service. This Executive board has managed to build on the achievements of the immediate past board by providing more leadership opportunities for members, effective planning and execution of service initiatives, and doubling down on our efforts to market our club through the use of merchandise as a tool of recruitment. I believe that UCC Circle K will continue to be the premier club of the Caribbean District by letting its service do all the talking and ensure that all our actions are aligned with the central tenets of CKI: SERVICE, LEADERSHIP, and FELLOWSHIP.
From Terry-Ann Hibbert
MEET THE BOARD 2021 - 2022
President Xavier Reece
Secretary Asha Anderson
1st Vice-President Christopher Foster
Treasurer Kaysia Omealy
2nd Vice-President Donnel Rhiney
Bulletin Editor Terry-Ann Hibbert
MEET THE CHAIRPERSON'S
2021 - 2022
Service and Planning Bethany Clarke
Membership Education and Retention Afeni Plummer
Fundraising and Events-Planning Alecia Lindsay
Kiwanis Family Relations Presley Smith
BIG UP to our Past Board Members
Keron Woods Distinguished President 2020-2021
Maedia Harriott Distinguished Secretary 2020-2021
CKI EDUCATION Brief Club History The UCC Circle K Club was charted on December 22, 2005, and sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew.
General Club Information Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Kadian Taylor Kiwanis Advisor: LGE Hugh Reid Division: Paradise
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PARADISE DIVISIONAL FEEDING PROJECT AT THE LITTLE ONES DAY CARE MONTHLY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UCC CKI CLUB
The UCC CKI club participated in Day Two of the Paradise Divisional feeding Project at the Little One's Day Care and Pre School where they teamed up with GC Foster and Moneague College Linstead CKI Clubs where we fed the kids of Little One's Daycare and Preschool in Spanish Town, as well as read to them.
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RANDOLPH LOPEZ SCHOOL OF HOPE BOOK DRIVE AND PAINTING PROJECT MONTHLY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UCC CKI CLUB
On May 15, Our club handed over donations of children's books to the Randolph Lopez School of Hope. We also painted a classroom as well.
DONATION TO ANNIE DAWSON CHILDREN'S HOME Our club visited the Annie Dawson Children's home where we handed over our child's month donations. We donated clothing, toiletries, toys, and other hygienic and sanitary products. Present at the handover presentation was the caretaker of the home, Miss Nicki, Lieutenant Governor Keron Woods (UCC), Member Christiana Hanson, and President Xavier Reece.
BOURNEMOUTH BEACH CLEANUP Our club partnered with the International University of the Caribbean and GC Foster College Circle K Clubs to remove the debris from the shores of Bournemouth Beach in Kingston.
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MAY 2021
BOURNEMOUTH BEACH CLEAN-UP PART 2 MONTHLY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UCC CKI CLUB
The UCC CKI club partnered with Shortwood Teacher's College and the International University of the Caribbean to execute part 2 of their efforts to clean the debris from the shores of Bournemouth Beach in Kingston.
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HANDOVER OF DONATIONS TO THE HEBRON HOUSE MONTHLY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UCC CKI CLUB
On July 30, Our club, represented by Vice Presidents Christopher Foster and Donnel Rhiney handed over donations of baby clothes, food, women clothing, toiletries and other necessities to the Hebron House in St. James. Special thanks to our vice presidents, Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay and our member Patrice Kinasz for their kind donations.
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MAY 2021
"DAY OF AKTION" AT THE PROMISE LEARNING CENTER MONTHLY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UCC CKI CLUB
On August 14th, we partnered with the Kiwanis Clubs of Worthington Kingston, Kingston, Meadowvale and the Mico University College Circle K Club to beautify the sensory room and play area at the Promise Learning Center. Special thanks to our Divisional Coordinator DP Sheena Salmon for having us participate in this project.
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"BEAUTIFY THE ARK"BEAUTIFICATION OF APOSTOLIC ARK BASIC SCHOOL MONTHLY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UCC CKI CLUB
On August 21st, Our club journeyed to Claremont, St.Ann where we painted the desks and beautified the classroom in preparation for the new school year. Special thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Friends Across Borders and our sponsoring club, the Kiwanis Club of North St. Andrew for the donation of paints and Heather Reece (the mom of President Xavier) for providing transport.
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MAY 2021
FEEDING THE HOMELESS IN ST.JAMES MONTHLY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UCC CKI CLUB
On August 28, Our club provided breakfast and lunch to the homeless persons at the Open Heart Charitable Mission and the St. James Infirmary. Special thanks to our school who sponsored the project and Vice Presidents Christopher Foster and Donnel Rhiney for being the coordinators for the project.
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DAY OF AKTION PART 2 AT PROMISE LEARNING CENTER MONTHLY PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS OF THE UCC CKI CLUB
On September 18, Our club returned to the Promise Learning Center alongside the Kiwanis Clubs of Worthington Kingston, Kingston, Meadowvale and the Mico University College Circle K to finish the beautification of their playground and sensory room. Special thanks to our Divisional Coordinator DP Sheena Salmon for tagging us along.
FELLOWSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
Paradise Division Team consisting of President Ricardo Todd from the International University of the Caribbean, President Cherryreece Brown from Moneague College Linstead, President Simeon Ramsay from the GC Foster College, and President Kaylia Fagan from the Shortwood Teachers College had their link up at Hope Gardens in April to commemorate the new CKI Year as well as to discuss our plans for the year. We also enjoyed some cake.
The UCC CKI Club had their unwinding session at Hope Gardens in May where we had our miniature Sports Day. We also ate some good food and enjoy ourselves. Day well spent.
Some of the food that was served at our unwinding session at Hope Gardens. Special thanks to our Fundraising and Events Planning Committee led by Chairperson Alecia Lindsay for making this possible.
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CLUB MEETING POSTER HIGHLIGHTS What's inside this issue: How a Naturopath Eats in a Day - 3
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CLUB MEETING POSTER HIGHLIGHTS
What's inside this issue: How a Naturopath Eats in a Day - 3
APRIL-DECEMBER. 2021 | VOL.1 ISSUE 2
CLUB MEETING POSTER HIGHLIGHTS
What's inside this issue: How a Naturopath Eats in a Day - 3
APRIL-DECEMBER. 2021 | VOL.1 ISSUE 2
CLUB PROJECTS POSTER HIGHLIGHTS What's inside this issue: How a Naturopath Eats in a Day - 3
OUTSTANDING MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
APRIL CHRISTINA HANSON
MAY SAMANTHA WHYTE
JUNE TIFFANY BENNETT-TAYLOR
OUTSTANDING MEMBERS OF THE MONTH
JULY AUGUST SHAUNISE PALMER CHRISTOPHER FOSTER
SEPTEMBER PATRICE KINASZ
CLUB AWARDS
Our club received five awards of at Circle K International Convention-"ELC in SLC" in June in recognition of the club's work in the 2020-2021 CKI year. Kudos to IPDP Keron Wood and his team for an amazing year.
CLUB AWARDS
Our club received several divisional awards for a successful first quarter. Kudos to President Xavier and his team for all the hard work they put in.
We meet Wednesdays on Zoom Regular Club Meetings: 8pm-9:30pm Guest Speaker Nights: 7pm-8:30pm
Club Email: clubucccirclek@gmail.com @ucccirclek
