201502 circle k pnw lt g at large newsletter
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FEBRUARY 2015
PNW District
Lt.G. at Large
MESSAGE FROM YOUR LT.G. AT LARGE
JINHA PARK
Hi, everyone!
This newsletter is the second and
the last one that I’m going to
publish as your Lt.G. at Large.
The main purpose of this last-
minute newsletter is to
“K”ommunicate with you before
my term ends!
Even though my term was very
short, I really enjoyed being on
the board because I could
communicate with you and also
because I made valuable
memories as a PNW Cirlce K
board member.
It’s really sad that my term as
Lt.G. at Large has come to an
end. But, my passion for service
will never die, and I’m looking
forward to more Circle K years to come!
SHOUT-OUTS TO TURN-INS!
DECEMBER MONTHLY REPORT
JANUARY MONTHLY REPORT
CLUB “K”OMMUNICATION FORM
Gonzaga University
Saint Martin’s University
Gonzaga University
Saint Martin’s University
University of Puget Sound
Gonzaga University
Pacific Lutheran University
LAURA ANDERSON
• School: University of Puget Sound• Graduating Year: 2015• Major: Classics and Art, with an emphasis in Ceramics• Interesting Fact: She is an awesome cook and baker
AMY KRYSTON
• School: Gonzaga University• Year: Junior• Major: Civil Engineering, Philosophy minor• Interesting Fact: “I’m a vegetarian!”• “I’ve been on the board of Circle K at Gonzaga since my freshman
year of college, and I’m so grateful for the opportunities that I’ve been able to pursue and develop as a result of my involvement. This term, I serve as Vice President, and it has been a rewarding and existentially prosperous year thus far. Last year, I was able to organize a St. Baldrick’s Event at Gonzaga, through the Circle K club. St. Baldrick’s is the largest non-governmental funder of childhood cancer research in the United States. They are able to do this through independent head-shaving event. In November of 2014, I, and 36 other Gonzaga students and members of the Spokane community shaved our heads, and raised nearly sixteen-thousand dollars for research. It was truly an incredible experience, and I could not have done it without the support of my fellow CKI members. Also, we made some rad tie-dye shirts.”
AMANDA KLEIN
• School: University of Puget Sound• Graduating Year: 2017• Major: Politics and Government• Interesting Fact: She will be studying abroad all of next year!
VICTORIA INDACO
• School: Gonzaga University• Year: Senior• Major: Mechanical Engineering• Interesting Fact: “I have double jointed elbows.”• “Since I was a freshman here at Gonzaga University, I was searching
for a community where we would all have a common goal of living a life of service. Though my entire college experience has been filled with compassionate individuals, Circle K has had a way of gathering humble servants of the community that I have always admired and am proud to know. The community has helped to shape my character into one that seeks out how I can make a difference in the world, one service project, organization, or person at a time. I love Circle K and all that Kiwanis communities’ represent!”
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser
(Gonzaga University)
11/22/2014“St. Baldrick’s is the largest non-governmental funder
of childhood cancer research in the United States.
They are able to raise these funds through
independent head-shaving events that take place
across the country. Gonzaga’s Circle K hosted
Spokane’s first ever St. Baldrick’s head-shaving event,
and it was very successful. Thirty-seven people
shaved their heads, and together, we were able to
raise $15,810. The event was publicized in the schoolnewspaper twice, and one of the coordinators was
interviewed by a local news channel.”
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Project Homeless Connect Youth
(Pacific Lutheran University)1/24/2015, @Spanaway Middle School“The students were a part of the exit group survey
where we had the participants explain what was
needed that wasn’t there and what was good that
was there. It was a “one stop shop” for homeless
people who needed free dental, medical, and other
services including clothing and personal care items.”
Donuts at the Academy
(Gonzaga University)
1/25/2015, @The Academy Retirement Center“Every Saturday at 9 am, Gonzaga University CKIstudents go to The Academy Retirement Center and
join them in their main activity room, having donuts,
coffee, tea, and fantastic conversations. Though this
doesn’t seem like much, many of these residents no
longer have family, so we act as a type of surrogate
family in that we take a genuine interest in their lives,as they do in ours.”
Above and on the right are pictures from Gonzaga University’s St. Baldrick’s Fundraiser event. St. Baldrick’s is the largest non-governmental funder of childhood cancer research in the United States, and the vice president, Amy, shaved her head for fundraising! You can see ‘before’ and ‘after’ Amy in both pictures.On the right is Gonzaga University CKI board.
On the left is the picture from University of Puget Sound’s Hunger Walk event. Amanda (fundraising chair, on the left) and Laura (president, on the right) are helping the set-up at the event.
On the right is the picture from University Puget Sound’s fundraising event called Fruit Bags. Amanda, the fundraising chair, is doing some shopping for the event.
On the left is the jumping picture from PNW CKI District Board meeting in January. In the middle is Jinha Park, Lt.G. at Large, and she totally nailed it.
“K”OMMUNICATION
You probably realized that I’m using the word “Kom-
munication” a lot in my emailsand newsletters. (My newsletters
are titled as “Kommunication”!)It’s the word I use to refer to
communication between me and you, between club and District, or in between
K Family organizations. During my term, my main goal was to “K”ommunicate with my clubs as much as possible. I really want to
thank everyone who actively “K”ommunicatedwith me! Thank you for making my term
special with your “K”ommunication!
This newsletter is mainly composed ofthe result of “K”ommunication between youand me. Monthly reports were one of the main methodof “K”ommuncation; however, I also sent out theclub “K”ommunication form because I wanted to hearyour club’s story – more than what’s written in formalmonthly reports. Thank you for everyone who took timefor monthly reports and “K”ommunication form! You’rethe ones who made this newsletter even more special!
“K”OMMUNICATING – MONTHLY REPORT
Saint Martin’s University – December
“We had Christmas party of the residents of Roolan
Nursing Home in Lacey, WA.”
Gonzaga University – January
“We helped out a fellow school club by volunteering
at the Intercultural Student Union dinner. The evening
was geared to sharing the variety of cultures within
Gonzaga's campus through food and performance.”
Saint Martin’s University – January
“As horrible as the [car] accident was, it brought the
club together as a family because two of our own
needed us. We bonded more. I didn't think that
would be possible, because we are already so close.
Every club member helped and was involved.”