Page1 October 11 brought together officers from clubs all around the Rocky Mountain District. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers gathered to learn how to better lead their respective clubs and make CKI a stronger branch of the K-Family. Governor Alyssa Smalley led the training conference with materials she obtained from International CKI when she attended GATC (Governor Administrator Training Conference) this past spring. Officers met in their respective position groups and talked about what is expected of them in their clubs and received suggestions for how to improve not only their clubs, but also their positions. The night was filled with not only training, but a great deal of fellowship. Smalley incorporated a variety of ice-breakers to bond the officers, including a short period of time where the entire team was blind folded and wandering about the University Center at the University of Wyoming. The night was a great way to kick of University of Wyoming’s homecoming weekend, which Governor Smalley and District Secretary Austin Good were able to attend. The conference brought leadership, fellowship and a new found fire to drive RMD’s CKI to new heights. TABLE OF CONTENTS Officer Training Recap…………..1 Never Fear the Kiwanians………2 Membership Recognition Program……….….3 Disaster Relief…………….………..4 Holiday Fundraising...…………….5 Need to Know about DCON…...6 Contact Us…………………………7 Thank you for supporting the Rocky Mountain District of CKI! CKI CHRONICLE A ROCKY MOUNTAIN DISTRICT PUBLICATION November 2013 Fall Training Conference By Allie Moe Ice Breaker fun at Fall Training
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October 11 brought together officers from clubs all around the Rocky Mountain District. Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers gathered to learn how to better lead their respective clubs and make CKI a stronger branch of the K-Family. Governor Alyssa Smalley led the training conference with materials she obtained from International CKI when she attended GATC (Governor Administrator Training Conference) this past spring.
Officers met in their respective position groups and talked about what is expected of them in their clubs and received suggestions for how to improve not only their clubs, but also their positions. The night was filled with not only training, but a great deal of fellowship. Smalley incorporated a variety of ice-breakers to bond the officers, including a short period of time where the entire team was blind folded and wandering about the University Center at the University of Wyoming. The night was a great way to kick of University of Wyoming’s homecoming weekend, which Governor Smalley and District Secretary Austin Good were able to attend. The conference brought leadership, fellowship and a new found fire to drive RMD’s CKI to new heights.
TABLE OF
CONTENTS Officer Training Recap…………..1
Never Fear the Kiwanians………2
Membership Recognition
Program……….….3
Disaster Relief…………….………..4
Holiday Fundraising...…………….5
Need to Know about DCON…...6
Contact Us…………………………7
Thank you for supporting
the Rocky Mountain
District of CKI!
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In fact, if you make the effort to get to know them and be involved with your local Kiwanis Club’s service projects, socials, or other events, you may find that you are in the presence of some really incredible individuals. It’s getting there that can take some time, so here are some tips to help you know how to work with your local Kiwanians. • Build relationships. I know this may sound cheesy, but as a Circle K member you really are part of a larger family, so take advantage of that. If you take the time to cultivate relationships with the Kiwanians that invest their time in your club, you will find them doing the same. • Keep them updated on everything your club is doing. They really want to be involved and come to your service projects, social events and fundraisers, but they can’t if you don’t let them know when
they are!
• Never, ever ask for money right off the bat. If you don’t already have a solid relationship with your Kiwanis Club(s), don’t request money. They are not The Bank of Circle K and you should not treat them as if that is the case. If they see that you are committed and are making every effort to be involved with their club, they will be willing to support you with what you need. Just give it time. • Don’t limit your Kiwanis relations to only the club that “sponsors” you. There are many different ways Kiwanians can sponsor you and putting their name on paper and paying your chartering fee is only one. They can sponsor you by providing you with resources, encouragement and advice. If there are multiple Kiwanis Clubs in your town or within reasonable distance to your club, take advantage of that. Relationships between Circle K Clubs and Kiwanis Clubs aren’t going to be cookie-cutter. Figure out what works best for your club and run with it. The best way to start building a solid relationship with your Kiwanis Club is to simply be open to the idea, and
grow from there.
Kiwanians aren’t scary
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MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION PROGRAM
PUTTING OUR MEMBERS FIRST
Circle K is the largest community service organization on US campuses with over 12,000 members. We make a significant, lasting impact in our communities, our country, and our world by helping Project Eliminate, the Six Cents Initiative, Kids Against Hunger, and many other local and international organizations. Amidst such lofty pursuits, it’s easy to overlook the dedication and contribution of the individuals that make these things possible. That is why Circle K works to ensure that we never lose sight of our most important resource: members like you!
Our membership is constituted entirely of college students: college students who have many commitments and responsibilities that fill their lives and diminish their sleep. Along with papers and studying and class, students may also be juggling work, sports, other clubs, special projects, and everything else that pops up at the most inconvenient time. College is a time where we look to improve ourselves to be prepared for future opportunities, and that process is inherently stressful. It is a rare thing to find someone in this situation who is willing to reach out and help others with no expectation of compensation. Personally, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you’ve done to help others, with Circle K or
otherwise.
Likewise, the Membership Recognition Program (MRP) is designed to provide our members with a token of appreciation for all the hard work that they have done over the course of the year. Qualifying members will receive a certificate from the Rocky Mountain District thanking them for their service. The MRP is a tier-based system broken into categories of bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. We hope that this will thank contributing members for their dedication while, at the same time, express our gratitude to those
members who made and exceptional difference.
Bronze is the first tier and requires a minimum of
25 service hours*. Each tier will increase by 25
hours, so it will look like: Bronze- 25, Silver- 50, Gold- 75, Platinum- 100. Individual service hours should be recorded and submitted to the district by local clubs by Feb. 8th so that their members can receive recognition for their hard work. Please make sure these hours are submitted; we can’t thank you for what you’ve done if we don’t know you did it. Once again, thank you so much for everything that you have done to make Circle K the special difference maker the world needs. We hope the MRP can help thank you for all the amazing things you’ve done and continue to do.
By Andy McKay
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When Disaster Strikes
By Austin Good
The CKI of CSU teamed up with local Kiwanis Clubs and Key Clubbers to help out Habitat for Humanity. Because of the recent flooding roads were closed to get up the canyon, so the volunteers had to ride up in assigned vans. Once at the site, K-Family members began working on siding and other aspects of construction. This not only was a great service project, but it also brought different K-Family clubs together to work toward a common goal.
Our district has been hit with quite a few hardballs over the past year. From fires to tornados to floods, we’ve seen it all. While a lot of people are eager to help immediately after a disaster, it can sometimes be tough for people to get the help they need after the immediate danger has passed. That’s where you and your CKI club come in. I want to encourage you and your club to get involved with relief efforts and make an effort to help those affected this past year back on their feet.
One example of a project done for a family affected by the High Park Fire near Fort Collins was a Habitat for Humanity rebuild.
1. DO NOT GO TO THE SCENE OF A DISASTER
2. Due to the overwhelming response, there are far more volunteer offers than there are volunteer needs.
3. The arrival of unexpected volunteers will interfere with response efforts
4. STAY SAFE by volunteering with a reputable agency!
5. Volunteers will be needed most during the long-term recovery phase, which will last month/years. Please know, volunteers are still needed for flood risk mitigation for 2012 and 2013 disasters.
Volunteers will be needed most during the long-term recovery phase, which will last month/years. Please know, volunteers are still needed for flood risk mitigation for 2012 and 2013 disasters.
Also, if you are looking to donate material goods, be sure to check with the collection center before doing so. There are many items which they no longer need, such as used clothing or household items.
In the end, the best way to help might be to fundraise, as organizations are always in need of more dollars to get work done on the ground. If this is the route you decide to take, be sure you donate to a reputable charity, such as the Red Cross or helpcoloradonow.org
CSU, Key Club, and Kiwanis build team
If you’re looking to help out and volunteer, be sure to check out helpcoloradonow.org. This is the best place to go to find volunteer opportunities along suggestions for other ways you can help. Help Colorado Now has a few good points to remember when looking to volunteer:
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Holiday Cookie Bake Sale
Bake Sales are a great way to fundraise on campus. Get your club together, bake some awesome holiday cookies and then sell them on campus for a low price. When all is said and done you can donate your profit to the charity of your choice. This can be an enjoyable bonding experience for your club too!
Gift Wrapping Station Ask a holiday shopping hotspot if you can set up a gift-wrapping station to benefit a shelter or other place that is in need in your community. Set up the table with a variety of wrapping paper and ribbons and suggest a donation for your services and make clear on your signage that their contribution or payment will benefit wherever you decide to
donate.
Kettle Ringing with The Salvation Army
Kettle ringing is a well-known holiday fundraiser. Many people in your community know and trust the Kettle ringers, thus are quite willing to donate money to them. Check with your local Kiwanis club and see if they already have a Kettle team set up. If they do, ask to join their team. If they don’t, you can create your own team through the website http://www.onlineredkettle.org. It doesn’t cost anything and you just send the money you make back to The Salvation Army. This is a great fundraiser that I have done previously and enjoyed. It gets a little cold standing outside, but you’ll be fine if you bundle up and drink some hot chocolate. (:
Holiday Fundraising Ideas
DISTRICT
CONVENTION
February 14th-16th
in Longmont, Colorado.
By Michaela Robidoux
I hope that these fundraising ideas helped to spur some holiday spirit in you all. It definitely made me excited to get out into my community and help some people have a great holiday season!
It’s getting to be the most wonderful time of the year: the holiday season!! This is great news for everyone and even better news for us because we get to help those in need have a Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s to remember!
Here are a few holiday fundraising ideas:
As always we can fundraise for Eliminate; however, I would encourage you to focus more on fundraising for your community during this time of the year. There are people in your community who cannot afford to have the holiday season that most of us take for granted. I encourage you to find a homeless shelter, soup kitchen, Children’s hospital, etcetera that would accept your donations and make someone’s holidays special.
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Visit the Kids Against Hunger website at www.kidsagainsthunger.org/ for more information about this
organization!
Need to Know
Information about
DCON
By Celena Evans-Walk
The Rocky Mountain District Convention for this year will start on February 14th in the afternoon and continue through the weekend ending on Sunday the 16th in the early afternoon. It will be held at the Best Western Plus Plaza Hotel at 1900 Ken Pratt Boulevard, Longmont, Colorado, 80501. The cost of attending will be $50. It is advised that people ask their local Kiwanis group to help pay for anyone who needs it.
The theme the district has chosen for this year is decades! Similar to last year’s DCON, members will be organized into groups centered around a different decade.
We are in discussion on having a large scale service project at DCON this year. The chosen project will benefit Kids Against Hunger.
When you arrive, show your club spirit! Wear t-shirts featuring your school’s club, buttons, ribbons, or anything else you can think of to highlight your club.
