2018 Candidates Packet  

Florida District Convention 

Table of Contents

Governor Candidates ● Diamond Pichardo (University of Florida)

Secretary Candidate ● Alex Perez (Tallahassee Community College) ● Jennifer Moscovitch (University of Florida) ● Josephine Di Russo (University of Central Florida)

Treasurer Candidate ● Derek Stewart (Tallahassee Community College)

Editor Candidates ● Valory Vailoces (University of Central Florida)

International Endorsement ● Billy Hackett (University of Florida)

Citrus Division Candidate ● Matthew Grimmer (University of Central Florida)

Evergold Division Candidate ● Maria Landron (Palm Beach Atlantic University)

Panhandle Division Candidate ● Mariam Mckee (Florida State University)

Sunbelt Division Candidate ● Meit Dave (University of South Florida- Tampa)

Suncoast Division Candidate ● VACANT

Suwanee Division Candidates ● Miranda Brown ( University of North Florida)

Sample Caucus Questions Caucus Guidelines Notes

Governor Candidates

2018-2019 District Governor

ELECT:

DIAMOND PICHARDO

Achievements

Chartered one club as Liaison

Revamped MRF collecting sys-

tem to incorporate both Interna-

tional and District needs

Updated District Mailing list to

include 2017 amended changes

Created a Secretary Facebook

group

Created a Secretary Information

Sheet that was adopted by Inter-

national

Held One-on-One calls with all

secretaries at least once a

semester

Hello Lovely Florida District!!

My name is Diamond Pichardo and I am running to become your

2018-2019 District Governor! I believe that my collective experi-

ences, not to mention my passion and love for this organization,

have provided me with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead

this absolutely incredible district. Circle K International has quickly

become my entire life and has gifted me with countless memories so

that I have a place to call my home away from home. I would love

to give back to the members of the Florida District and ensure that

we are serving the members of our communities as effectively as

possible. Reach out if you have any questions, I can’t wait to meet

you all... in the future!

CKI LEADERSHIP

2015-2016 UF CKI Relay

for Life Chair

2016-2017 Suwannee

Lieutenant Governor

2016-2017 Sunbelt

Liaison

2017-2018 Florida District

Secretary

2017-2018 CKI

International Kiwanis

Family Aktion Club

Ambassador

CKI ATTENDANCE

2016 Florida CKI DCON

2016 Florida Key Club

DCON

2016 Florida Aktion Club

DCON

2016 CKI LTC

Team Leader

2016 Fall RLSSP-Sunbelt/

Suncoast

2016 Kiwanis Family

Conference-North Carolina

2017 Florida CKI DCON

2017 Florida Key Club

DCON

2017 Florida Kiwanis

Governor LTG Training

2017 Florida Kiwanis

DCON

2017 Fall RLSSP-

Suwannee/Panhandle

2017 Fall RLSSP- Citrus

2017 CKI LTC

2017 Aktion Club TLC

ABOUT ME

School: University of

Florida

Major: Mechanical Engi-

neering, Certificate in

Engineering leadership

Year: 3rd year

Hometown: Orlando,

FL

Years in K Fam: 7 years

Favorite Tenant:

Fellowship (The connections

we make are what set us apart

from other service organizations.)

Minding Minds

“Mind” your mental

health and the mental

health of others with this

four part initiative.

Below is some more information on my Governor’s Project!

“Minding Minds” is an inclusive and comprehensive project

focused on mental health easily packaged in a four part initiative!

In the fast pace, technology rich lives we all live today, something

always takes priority over personal health. Even for those who

focus on improving their health, many often neglect their mental

health. But mental health is just as important as physical health,

and the two actually go hand in hand!

In 2016, it's estimated that 18.3% of adults aged 18 or older in the

United States have a type of mental health illness and of those only

43.1% received treatment.– National Institute of Mental Health

District Changes/Goals

Increase Club and Membership Education

1. Extensive Club Officer Information

Sheets

2. Pre-recorded informative videos for

officers and members

3. Interclub Mentorship Program

Increase District Communication

1. Reintroduce FLACKI Update

Videos

2. Require District Board Members to

submit Kapers articles

3. Governor-President Introductory

Phone Call

Decrease Inefficiencies

1. Revamp District Board

Encourage others to live to see a better day because

everyone’s mind and L.I.F.E is important!

L end a compassionate hand to

those affected

I ncrease the awareness of resources

F ight the stigma

E ncourage others to prioritize

mental health

Hello Lovely Florida District,

I am writing you with regard to the position of Florida District Governor of Circle K International for the 2018-2019 year. Please consider the following letter a notice of my intent to run for this position.

Throughout my experience within the Kiwanis Family, I can wholeheartedly say that being a part of CKI has been my favorite. I walked into CKI three years ago, a shy, little freshman and now I have grown into an extroverted, enthusiastic, dedicated member and I owe it to this organization. It has given me a place to share my voice and my passion for serving others with such a wide audience. My CKI journey started in Fall of 2015, and after being in CKI for less than one semester, I decided that I wanted to devote my time in college to this organization and I applied to be the Relay for Life Committee chair and as a baby freshman, I joined the extensive UF CKI committee chair board. As I grew closer to my home club, I decided that I wanted to explore the rest of the district so even before my term as committee chair ended, I decided to run for Suwannee Lieutenant Governor. While on the 2016-2017 District Board, I was appointed the Sunbelt Liaison. With my position as a liaison for both my home division and another division, I got to explore our beautiful district and meet amazing servant leaders. I also got a better sense on how other clubs are organized and examples of resources that should be available to ensure growth and retention throughout our district. Within the Sunbelt division, I became actively involved with the chartering process with one of the clubs and I got to experience the exciting and terrifying experience of starting a new club from scratch, but during that time I learned so much about the support needed for newer and smaller clubs to become successful. I also spent a great deal of time learning the intricacies of the District Board and the duties required for holding an executive office.

My role as District Secretary this past year has definitely given me a lot of insight on exactly how each club in our division is doing. As secretary, my job was to keep records of all the activities each active club in our district competes and this data was very telling. I got to see firsthand how a club was doing and I spent a great deal of time brainstorming ways to make every club as active in their community as possible. The past two years as a District Board member has shown me how I would like my board to run, should I be elected and the types of resources I want to be made available to all clubs in order to increase the success of our district. CKI is my life and my greatest passion and I know that if I am given the chance, I can make this district the best it can be.

Yours in service and friendship,

Diamond Pichardo

Secretary Candidates

Alex Perez Candidate for District Secretary

About Me

➢ Sophomore at Tallahassee

Community College

➢ Criminology/Psychology Major

➢ 6 Years in the Kiwanis Family

➢ Past Key Club Lieutenant Governor

➢ Favorite Tenant: Service

Leadership

➢ Tallahassee Community College

Secretary 16-17

➢ Tallahassee Community College

Vice President 17-18

➢ Florida CKI District

Conventions Chair 17-18

Events Attended

➢ Leadership Training

Conference 2016

➢ District Convention 2017

➢ Leadership Training

Conference 2017

Unanimously endorsed by

Tallahassee Community College CKI

My name is Alex Perez and I am running

to be your 2018-2019 District Secretary.

My personal experience within CKI and

my past leadership, I believe will provide

me with the necessary skills to succeed.

It’s your turn to better our district side-

by-side with me. Thank you all for taking

your time to consider a vote for me. I

hope you enjoy your stay in the future!

My Plans for the Florida District

✓ Host one-on-one training sessions

with all recorded secretaries

✓ 100% MRF Submission

Recognition

✓ Community Service Award through

the MRF

✓ Anonymous District Board

Feedback

✓ Editable MRF System

Questions?

Contact Me:

(786) 762-6564

Alex Perez

Tallahassee Community College

Tallahassee, FL

January 09, 2018

To the Florida District of Circle K International,

I am writing this letter to you regarding the position of Florida District Secretary of

Circle K International for the 2018-2019 year. Please consider the following letter a

notice of my intent to run for this position.

My Name is Alex Perez and I currently serve as the Vice President for Tallahassee

Community College CKI. I am currently a sophomore and I am planning on

transferring to FSU at the beginning of Fall 2018. Currently, I have spent 6 years

with the Kiwanis Family. Four of those of years were in High School where I served

as my home club’s secretary for two years, and the Florida Key Club Division 25C

Lieutenant Governor for the remaining two years.

My first year in college, I served as my home CKI club’s secretary. With the help of

our president, Mariam McKee, we were able to boost membership and remove our

club from suspension. Once I moved in to my second year of college, I applied to

become a District Chair and ran for president of my home club. I was elected as my

club’s president and appointed by Governor Phoebe to serve as the Florida District’s

Conventions Chair. Because of my newfound passion for my District position, I

entrusted our Vice President, Derek Stewart, to take charge of our home club.

During my time as secretary, the Florida District began to see Tallahassee

Community College slowly work its way back on to the map. My successor,

Octavian Martin, now uses a template I have created to take meeting minutes, and

uses the knowledge of TCC’s online “Connect” system to properly keep track of all

community service hours completed by our members.

The time I have spent as secretary, working with Immediate Past District Secretary

Phoebe Sartori, and then building the relationship between current District

Secretary Diamond Pichardo and my home club, I believe has taught me how to

properly work with and encourage all future club secretaries. The passion I have

built for CKI and the people that I meet because of it, has encouraged me to

continue my pursuit of leadership in Circle K International.

With this, I believe my experience and passion within this organization over the

past two years will result in me being a successful District Secretary.

Sincerely,

Alex Perez

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Hello everyone! My name is Jennifer Moscovitch, and I am running for your 2018-2019

District Secretary. Throughout the past eight years in the Kiwanis Family, I

always looked forward to joining CKI. With amazing leaders to look up to, I

knew CKI would become my second home and the place I would be comfortable

and able to grow into the type of leader I aspired to be. District Secretary

always stood out to me because it was one of the more “behind the scenes”

role, while also allowing me to make a greater impact on our amazing district. Throughout my term as Kiwanis Family Relation Chair, I have completed

many of the same duties that I will be tasked with as District Secretary.

As District Secretary, I plan to:

1. Increase communication and build relationships between secretariesthroughout the district using methods like the CKI Buddies program I piloted

this year. 2. Expand secretary interaction outside our district to increase international

interaction and activeness and retain clubs. 3. Increase MRF submissions through more simplified methods and club

feedback. 4. Increase our interaction with members of the Kiwanis Family through

increased communication to increase retention between the branches.

I hope everyone is having a great DCON! Please do not hesitate to talk to me or

ask me questions anytime this weekend. I cannot wait to get to know you!

Yours in Friendship and Service,

Jennifer Moscovitch

Dear Florida District,

My name is Jennifer Moscovitch, and I am officially announcing my candidacy for the

office of 2018-2019 Florida District of CKI District Secretary. I am a sophomore at the

University of Florida studying biology on the pre-medical track with a leadership minor. The

reason I mention this is for you to get a better understanding of my commitment to the

community. I serve and live through my heart; My goal is to spend my lifetime doing good and

helping others. I know I will always be a member of the Kiwanis Family, regardless of where my

life takes me.

I have spent the past year serving as the Kiwanis Family Relations Chair for the Florida

District. Throughout the past year on the District Board, I have been given the opportunity to

grow and lead differently than I ever have before. I learned how to be a facilitative team leader;

that means that I step in and step out according to the group’s needs, often assisting in

suggestions, inventions, and organizing programs. Before this, I only served in transformative

and participative leadership positions; these are the common “leader” leadership styles where

communication and democracy are in place. This past year has taught me to adapt my style based

upon the situation I was in. More importantly, it has taught me how important it is to be a

member and servant leader first.

My interactions with CKIers through conversations, initiatives, and service projects

throughout the district are what have helped to inspire me. It is because of this that I am asking

for the privilege, honor, and responsibility of serving as your next District Secretary. The role of

secretary requires a diligent, responsible, detail oriented, flexible, and understanding person.

Sometimes things happen that are beyond our control, and you need a District Secretary who will

help navigate you to a safe harbor. “You cannot control the wind, but you can adjust your sails.”

Let me be the one to help adjust the sails.

Yours in friendship and service,

Jennifer Moscovitch

Josephine Di RussoF O R D I S T R I C T S E C R E T A R Y

W H Y I A M R U N N I N GBeing on the district board this past year has

been the best leadership experience I have ever

had. Through the dedicated people I have met

and experiences I have had, my passion for

service through CKI has only grown. Therefore, I

hope to further express my passion by serving as

the Florida District Secretary.

L IEUTENANT GOVERNOR - CITRUS

DIVISION

2017-2018 (one term)

INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION COMMITTEE

MEMBER - LATIN AMERICA REGION

2017-2018 (one term)

L E A D E R S H I P E X P E R I E N C E

CHARTER PRESIDENT - LAKE-SUMTER

STATE COLLEGE CKI

2016-2017 (one term)

KEY CLUB PRESIDENT - MOUNT DORA

HIGH SCHOOL

YEARS IN THE KIWANIS FAMILY

2014-2016 (two terms)

REWARD SYSTEM FOR SECRETARIES

Inspired by the Citrus Score Reward System,

club secretaries would gain points by

completing secretarial duties such

as submitting district and international MRFs,

responding to correspondence, and attending

district events. These points can be used for

prizes toward the end of the service year.

INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION

Work with international to create an MRF that

works best for our district and try to combine

the district and international MRFs. 

G O A L S

CONTACT UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED352-598-1867

josephine.dirusso @knights.ucf.edu by the UCF CKI

MAJOR

International and Global Studies

SCHOOL

Recent transfer to the University of Central

Florida (UCF) from Lake-Sumter State College

A B O U T M E

2012-2018 (six years)

COMMUNICATE PERSONALLY WITH

SECRETARIES

CAREER GOALS

Foster personal connections with

secretaries by organizing video chats

with al l secretaries in the distr ict and

communicating with each secretary

personal ly.

Work for an international nonprofit or an

intergovernmental organization. I would

love  to work for UNICEF someday!

Hello Florida District of Circle K International, 

My name is Josephine Di Russo and I am seeking the position of District Secretary. 

I have been a member of the Kiwanis Family for six years now. Being a former Key Clubber, when I started attending Lake-Sumter State College, I wanted to continue my path in service. I worked with faculty, staff, students, and the local Kiwanis family to charter a CKI club at Lake-Sumter and served as charter president my first year in college. Afterwards, I became Citrus Division Lieutenant Governor. Even though I have since transferred to the University of Central Florida, I still currently serve as Lieutenant Governor.  

Being on the District Board this past year has been the best leadership experience I have ever had. Not only have I created various connections with individuals and attended various events, but I have also grown my skillset and understanding of it. My time on the District Board has shown me the intricacies of how the district functions and what the position of District Secretary entails. I am thus excited to have the opportunity to run for such a great leadership position.  

As District Secretary, my main goals are to improve secretary performance by implementing a secretary reward system, to work with international to create a cohesive reporting form, and to create personal connections with secretaries throughout the district. I also intend to fulfill completely the basic duties of the position, such as creating board meeting minutes and agendas, maintaining the district mailing list, updating district data, and ensuring secretaries are well-trained. 

I am excited to get to meet and talk with you this weekend and I look forward to serving you. 

Sincerely, 

Josephine Di Russo 

Treasurer Candidates

DEREK STEWART

KIWANIS FAMILY

INVOLVEMENT

Key Club Member 2014-15 Key Club Senior Class Director

2015-16 TCC CKI Member 2016-17

TCC CKI President 2017-18 LTC Team Leader 2017

CKIx Planning Committee External Relations Rep. 2017-18

Contact Information Derekstewart555@gmail.com

Cell : (954) 830-1363

DISTRICT TREASURER LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

The last 4 years I spent within the Kiwanis family was filled with experiences which benefited my organizational and leadership skills. This past year serving as club president has been my most direct role of leadership within the Kiwanis family, it has assisted in preparing me for working hands on with the District Board and other clubs within the Florida District. I have had the opportunity to hone my skills on budgeting, planning and implementing events through my role as a club president and the External Relations Representative on the CKIx Planning Committee. Being an accounting major has allowed me to improve my adeptness in handling and allocating money through courses which highlight these areas.

WHAT I INTEND TO IMPROVE

The role of District Treasurer is one that far exceeds that of simply collecting dues and informing the clubs when it’s time to pay. One of my goals is to enhance the amount of money our district can fundraise through providing the clubs with effective fundraising plans they can use to raise money. Another goal is to expand our district’s membership, I plan do so by working heavily with the Membership Education and Retention chair in order to bolster the numbers of students in clubs throughout the year. The treasurer position should have a more hands on connection with recruiting new members, as treasurers fulfill an important role within a club by encouraging new members to get involved and be active by paying dues. I will be reaching out and connecting with the club treasurers of our district to provide education on how they can better reach new members

ATTENDANCE

o Florida District CKI RLSSP 2016 & 2017 o Florida District CKI DCON 2017 o CKIx San Antonio 2017 o Florida District Kiwanis DCON 2017 o Florida CKI LTC 2017 o Carolina’s District CKI FCC 2017 o Kiwanis Family Conference 2017 o Indiana District MDEC 2017

Derek Stewart Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee, Florida December 31th, 2017

To Whom It May Concern

My name is Derek Stewart; I am a sophomore at Tallahassee Community College. I am running for the position of District Treasurer. I have been in the Kiwanis Family for 4 years now and I couldn’t be happier that I was led to this wonderful family.

When I went to college I moved eight hours away and was pretty much secluded. Luckily, I had been in Key Club and was enthusiastic about continuing in the Kiwanis Family, only to discover that Tallahassee Community College had been going through a rough patch since the club can only sustain the same members for two years. My spark for service only grew after seeing this which motivated me to increase my involvement in our organization. That passion drove me to action leading me to run for Club President and to apply for a position on the CKIx Planning Committee to help instill others with the same feeling of family I discovered.

As District Treasurer I hope to strengthen our District’s fundraising capabilities and put a major emphasis on club growth. I intend to do so by presenting the club treasurers with a fundraising booklet, etiquette workshop, tips to encourage new members, and reevaluate the District budget to ensure that the Florida Districts funds remains in the positive. I want to make the role of club treasurer a role of fellowship. As club treasurers have the most knowledge of where their club dues are going, they should be the ones who are the most driven to engage new members and make them motivated to join our wonderful organization. I plan to work alongside the Membership Development and Relations Chair for the upcoming year to integrate tips on encouraging new members to get involved and use those ideas to enhance the club treasurer’s capabilities.

Over this past year I have fostered my leadership skills through my club, division and through the CKIx Planning Committee. I believe that these skills can be easily incorporated with my strong ties of fellowship throughout the district to bolster our membership for the upcoming year and help our clubs grow even stronger both in membership as well as financially.

Yours in Service,

Derek Stewart

Editor Candidates

FOR DIST

FOR DISTRICT EDITOR Endorsed by University of Central Florida CKI

Goals for the Year

Valory Vailoces

“The more strikingly visual your presentation is, the more people will remember it. And more importantly, they will remember you.” - Paul Arden

Increase Readership I believe the key to increasing readership is to promote club pride and highlight each club’s achievements. In each issue, one of the six divisions will have a special spotlight spread where the respective clubs can share their favorite memories and projects. I would contact each club’s editor and encourage them to compile

material and/or send their newsletter. Sections such as jokes, games, activities, throwbacks to Kiwanis history, and instructions to find helpful resource pages can also

be implemented.

Promote Fellowship & Inclusion Through a Facebook group, I want to facilitate a forum amongst all the editors in the district where they can

interact and ask for help. I also want to create a highlight video with each publication where members can contribute videos and photos from their meetings and events to a slideshow featuring clubs from all over

the district. Not only would the video be a great promotional and marketing tool, it would also be a compilation of our favorite memories with our CKI

family.

Facilitate Communication Using the principles of art and design in conjunction

with concise language, I want future issues of the Circle Kapers to be both visually appealing and informative. In addition, improving the quality of photos and the layout while adhering to the CKI graphics standards will add a

greater sense of professionalism to the publication.

Experience & Achievements • 11 years in the Kiwanis family• 2016-17 Key Club Division 15A Service

Committee Chair• 2015-17 BHS Key Club President• Award-winning artist with 4 years of formal

art training• Published writer

Why me? • Organized & dependable• Encourage constructive feedback• Open-minded to new ideas• Always seeking ways to improve• Able to utilize various leadership styles to

best address each situation

About MeThe Basics • University of Central Florida CKI K-Family

Relations Chair• Biomedical Sciences Major with a Possible

Medical Sociology and/or French Minor• Burnett Medical Scholar & LEAD Scholar• Interests: competing in triathlons,

intramural soccer, watching sit-coms, binge-eating, doodling, making my own facemasks

• My dream: become a volunteer physicianfor Doctors Without Borders

Valory Vailoces University of Central Florida CKI 

Candidate for Florida District Editor January 26, 2018 

Dear Florida District, My name is Valory Vailoces and I am currently a member of the University of 

Central Florida’s CKI and I am seeking the position of Florida District Editor. My current role as the UCF CKI’s K-Family Relations Chair, I believe, has prepared me for this position. During my term, I have been able to foster stronger relationships between UCF CKI and our K-Family by implementing new partnerships and working on the beginnings of a new large-scale communication system between the K-family branches. 

The District Editor is not only an important position because he/she publishes the Circle Kapers; the District Editor acts as a bridge between CKI, the K-Family, and the global community. The position requires someone with writing and design experience, but more importantly, the district needs an effective leader. I believe I can fill that role with my time management skills, organization, open-mindedness, and continuous pursuit for improvement. For the past eleven years, I have served the Kiwanis family in several capacities, from member to division service committee chair, but I hope that I can continue to serve my community in the honorable role of CKI District Editor. 

Yours in service, 

Valory Vailoces 

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Interna�onal Endorsement Candidates

Billy Hackett

I am seeking endorsement for the office of Subregion G International Trustee

School:UniversityofFlorida,SecondYearMajors:PoliticalScienceandInternationalStudies

YearsintheKiwanisFamily:Six HELLO LOVELY HUMANS! MynameisBilly,Ilovehugs,andIhumblyseekYOURendorsementtorepresentFLACKIasthenextSubregionGTrustee!CKIhastrulybecomemylifethisyear,andIamreadyforittobecometheveryairthatIbreathewhilerepresentingFlorida,Georgia,Alabama,theCarolinas,andtheCaribbeanDistrictsontheInternationalBoard.PLEASEcomeuptohugandtalkwithmethisweekend! GOALS: -BridgethegapbetweentheInternationalandDistrict/ClublevelsofCircleK-ProduceamonthlypublicationhighlightingSubGDistrict/Clubaccomplishmentstofacilitateaflowofideasandprojects-EncourageDistrictstofocusonclubdevelopment-MoreeffectivelypromoteresourcesandpartnershipsfromInternational,includingtheWASHProject!-BuildKiwanisFamilyrelationsinDistrictsthatstruggleinthisarea

KIWANIS FAMILY DISTRICT EVENTS ATTENDED: -FLCKILeadershipTrainingConference’16,’17(TeamLeader’17)-FLCKIDistrictConvention’17,‘18-Suwannee-PanhandleRLSSP‘17-CitrusRLSSP‘17-FLKiwanisDistrictConvention‘17-FLKeyClubDistrictConvention‘14,‘15,‘17-FLKeyClubLeadershipTrainingConference/BoardMeeting‘17-GeorgiaCKIFallMembershipRetreat/BoardMeeting‘17-AlabamaCKIAlabamaLeadershipAcademy/BoardMeeting‘17-CircleKInternationalConvention‘17 KIWANIS FAMILY ROLES: --SuwanneeDivisionLieutenantGovernor2017-2018-InternationalWASHAssociate|InternationalServiceCommittee2017-2018-UFCKIRelayforLifeChair2016-2017-KeyClubPresident2014-2016

Lovely Florida Circle K’ers,

I am seeking YOUR endorsement to run for the position of Subregion G International Trustee of Circle K International for the 2018-2019 service year. Please feel free to read this letter of intent to learn a little more about me, my qualifications, and my journey in the Kiwanis Family!

As a Freshman in high school six years ago, I walked into my first Key Club meeting without the slightest idea what the Kiwanis Family was- let alone that it would become the most important aspect of my life within years! Back in those Key Club days, after attending my first DCON and during my time as a two-term club president, I actively learned how to finesse my leadership abilities while mobilizing those around me to make a difference. I found a home.

Four years after I walked into that first Key Club meeting, I walked into my first CKI meeting at the University of Florida completely unaware of what was in store for me (sound familiar?). I was met with overwhelming enthusiasm- complete with music and clapping- friendly humans, and a wild amount of service projects. It was a familiar yet revamped Kiwanis Family feel, and I knew then that this was the place for me. LTC 2016 was my first event, which fueled a growing passion within me and spurred me to get more involved. I was soon appointed a Relay for Life Committee Chairperson for the UF CKI (shoutout to my co, Larkyn)! Together, we raised awareness and organized various fundraisers for the club to raise a record-breaking $2,800! The experience reaffirmed for me that, as a leader, teamwork is of the utmost importance.

It was during this tenure that I decided to run for Suwannee Division Lieutenant Governor, as a way to give back to the group that had quickly given me so much. As Lieutenant Governor… How do I even sum this up? I’ve met and worked alongside so many incredible, service-minded humans across the District, all while learning more about myself and this unique organization than I ever could have hoped for. Traveling around the state representing my Division and the District, and seeing the Suwannee Division grow to incorporate the University of North Florida, have been some of the most rewarding experiences of my young and tiny life.

I attended CKIx- our international convention- this past summer, and the experience opened my eyes again to the awesome nature of the world’s largest collegiate service organization. It was there that I learned about the WASH Project, and immediately knew that I wanted to be a part of that movement. In August I was appointed to the International Service Committee as a WASH Associate to help spearhead this new CKI global partnership with UNICEF; weekly virtual meetings and working alongside a slew of talented leaders have taught me so much about operating at the International level of CKI. I’ve travelled to the Georgia and Alabama Districts to spread WASH awareness, and in learning about the inner-workings of our sister districts while interacting with so many memorable humans I’ve decided that I want to do everything that I can to make the Circle K experience the best it can be for everyone in Subregion G.

Yours in Service, Billy Hackett <3

Citrus Division Candidates

Goa

Matthew Grimmer For Citrus Division Lieutenant Governor

Unanimously Endorsed by UCF CKI

Attend at least one meeting

and service project with each

school

Include a social or service

project with each DCM

Offer a workshop/social for

officers

Communicate District or

International opportunities to

clubs

Use social media to

communicate and show case

our clubs

Charter one club

Goals for Citrus

Experience 11th year in the K-Family

UCF CKI K-Fam Relations Chair

2016-2017

UCF CKI President 2017-2018

DCON 2017/2018

CKIX 2017

Leadership Training

Conference 2017 (Team

Leader)

Kiwanis Family Conference

2017 (Team Leader)

Contact Email: grimmermatthew97@gmail.com

Cell: (727) 612-0070

Hello, Citrus!

I hope you all are having a great time at DCON. I am Matthew Grimmer, and I am hoping to serve as you Lieutenant Governor this upcoming year.

My experiences on UCF's club board as Kiwanis Family Relations Chair and President have helped me to grow my skills for working with others, problem solving, and communicating effectively. Also, my experience on a club board has given me the knowledge of what each officer's duties are. With this knowledge, I would easily be able to help out any officer that comes to me.

If you have any suggestions to improve our division or any changes you would like to see, please let me know. It would be my honor to serve as your Lieutenant Governor, Citrus.

Yours in Service,

About Me 3rd year at University of Central

Florida

Studying Public Administration

w/ a minor in Non-Profit

Management

Favorite Service Project: Give

Kids the World

Matthew Grimmer

University of Central Florida

Candidate for Citrus Division Lieutenant Governor

January 20, 2018

Dear Citrus Division,

My name is Matthew Grimmer. I am currently the President of the University of Central Florida's CKI. This year I am hoping to serve as your Lieutenant Governor. My experience on my club's board has prepared me for this position by growing the skills to work in a team, to communicate effectively, and to problem solve. I am also knowledgeable on how a club functions and what each officer's duties are.

My goals for this upcoming year are to charter a club, offer a workshop/social for club officers, host a service project or social with my DCMs, communicate to clubs the different opportunities they have in the District or International, and to use social media to show case clubs in the division and to also communicate through it.

Yours in Service,

Matthew Grimmer

Evergold Division Candidates

MARIA LANDRON FOR EVERGOLD LT. GOVERNOR Unanimously endorsed by the Circle K Club of Palm Beach Atlantic University

LEADERSHIP & ATTENDANCE

PBA Circle K Charter President

FL Key Club Lieutenant

Governor

FL Key Club Membership

Development Committee Chair

Leader of Leaders

Distinguished Lt. Governor

Robert F. Lucas Outstanding LTG

CKI DCON ‘17 & ‘18

All PBA CKI Meetings and Board

Meetings

West Palm Beach Kiwanis

Meetings

Key Club ICON ‘16 & ‘17

Key Club DCON ‘16 & ‘17

ABOUT ME

School: Palm Beach Atlantic University

Major & Minor: Psychology & Public Relations

Years in the Kiwanis Family: Five

Favorite Tenant: Fellowship

Favorite Major Emphasis: March of Dimes

Favorite TV Shows: Gossip Girl and Law and

Order SVU

Fun facts about me: I am an ENFP that loves

fonts (especially Century Gothic)

GOALS

Be your #1 fan and Circle K best friend.

Help increase membership by assisting with

the organization of already existing clubs.

Focus on membership enhancement to

increase membership retention.

Increase local Kiwanis Family relation.

Maria Alejandra Landron

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Candidate for Evergold Division Lieutenant Governor

January 25, 2018

Florida District of Circle K,

My name is Maria Landron. I am the chartering president of the Circle K Club at Palm Beach Atlantic University, and it would be my honor to serve on the 2018-2019 District Board. I fell in love with the Kiwanis Family five years ago, when I joined Key Club. Being a member of the Kiwanis Family has completely shaped me into the person that I am today. During my high school years, I always looked up to CKI members and I knew that whatever university I decided to attend had to have a CKI. After realizing the school I set my heart on did not have one, I made it my mission to start a Circle K Club.

As a club president I was able to develop a passion for Circle K second to none, and spread that passion around campus. Becoming familiarized with the chartering process as well as conducting service projects and connecting with my local Kiwanis Family, are experienced circumstances that will allow me to effectively lead the Evergold Division if elected.

Throughout my journey in the Kiwanis Family, I found friendships that I know will last a lifetime. As a member of the District Board, I hope to inspire and support others in order to enhance their membership experience. I would love to support other individuals in their service journeys throughout our division, the Florida District, and Circle K International. Thank you for all you do.

A CKI’er in Service,

Maria Alejandra Landron

Panhandle Division Candidates

PANHANDLE, YOU CAN’T HANDLE But you can handle Mckee as LTG

GOALS

Expand Interclub relations with a president’s group chat Increase service hours per member with monthly divisional projects Implement communication system Bimonthly club visits and DCMs Weekly president phone calls Officer group chats Monthly divisional newsletters

KIWANIS FAMILY EXPERIENCE

K-Kids member Key Club Vice President (2013-14) Key Club President (2014-15) Key Club Division 3 Eliminate Project Chair Key Club Division 3 Lt. Governor (2015-16) TCC CKI President (2016-17) CKI District Awards Chair (2017-18)

Hello Panhandle Division! My name is Mariam Mckee and I am honored to running as your next Lieutenant Governor for the 2018-19’ Circle K year. I am a Tallahassee native and a proud member of Florida State University. I am on the path to become a Physician’s Assistant, while committing myself and encouraging others to serve through the Kiwanis Family. The Kiwanis Family has made me who I am today, and I look forward to hopefully playing a role in your journey through Circle K. Please find me this weekend if you have any questions or to simply chat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunbelt Division Candidates

Meit Dave 2017 – 2018 Lieutenant Governor

CKI Leadership Service Committee Chair

Past K-Family Leadership Key Club Secretary Key Club President

CKI Attendance 2017 LTC

Contact Information Email Address:

meitdave@gmail.com Cell Phone Number:

(850) 274-4391

About Me School: University of

South Florida Major: Biomedical

Sciences Year: Freshman

Hometown: Tallahassee Years of K-Family

Involvement: 4 Hobbies: Tennis,

videogames, volunteering, and boarding

Future Goals: Become a Cardiologist and remain

active in the Kiwanis Family

Hi everyone! My name is Meit Dave and I am a student at The University of South Florida. I am running of the

position of Lieutenant Governor for the 2018-2019 year. Due to my extensive experience in the K-Family and

leadership experience, I believe I am the perfect candidate for this position. As someone who didn’t even know about this organization 5 years ago, I would now

accredit a lot of my positive qualities to this organization and would like to be as involved as I possibly can. With

your support, I will be able to support the Sunbelt Division and the Florida District to the best of my abilities!

This is picture of me after a clean-up!

Suwannee Division Candidates

“No matter what people tell you, words and ideas can change the world.” – Robin Williams

H e l l o L e a d e r s !My name is Miranda Brown, and I am running for the Lieutenant Governor (LTG) position of a Mana-tee-rific Division. This year I joined the Suwannee Division through chartering a club at the University of North Florida. Through the chartering process and my experiences with interclub projects, I have gained valuable skills and connections that I want to use to develop the Suwannee Division.

If elected, I will strive with passion to continue and expand on our interclub relations, and to grow our Suwannee family to other colleges and universities.

Divisional Initiatives

Increase accessible Divisional Meetings.

Aid meaningful Interclub Relationships.

Establish lasting Divisional Growth.

About Me!

School: University of North Florida

Major: Biology, with a minor in Community Leadership

Year: Sophomore

My Passions: Social Justice, Cellular/Plant Biology,

Environmental Science, and Leadership

My Hobbies: Serving the community, making puns with residents, and having deep conversations after 11pm (because that’s past my bedtime).

Relevant Experience Resident Assistant at UNF (2018-2019) Chartering President of University of North Florida(UNF) CKI (2017-2018)

o Initiated Club building January, 2017.o Currently 21 members strong, a full

Executive board, 3 active committees.o Participate in Kiwanis Family events such

as CKI Week, our Kiwanis club’sChristmas Party, RLSSP at Lott’s Farm,and UF CKI projects (Lock-In).

President of Florida High Key Club (2015-2016)

Sample Caucus Questions

1. Why did you join CKI?2. What does CKI mean to you?3. What is your greatest strength and greatest weakness?4. Give three adjectives to describe yourself.5. What has been your favorite experience in CKI?6. What is your favorite service project and why?7. Describe your personal time management techniques. How successful are they?8. Why are you seeking this office?9. What have you done to improve your club this year?10. What have you done to support your club in growth? Service? Leadership development?11. Describe why you believe you are qualified for this office.12. Describe the responsibilities of this office.13. What other school activities are you involved in?14. Who is the Circle K International President? Florida’s CKI Trustee?15. What is CKI’s motto?16. What do you see as the main priorities of the District Board next year?17. What qualities should a successful officer possess?18. What are your long- and short-term goals?19. How do you plan to achieve your goals?20. What are your greatest accomplishments?21. Do you have a job and will you be able to make time for CKI to travel?22. How will you be able to manage both academic and CKI activities?23. What is your favorite tenant of CKI and why?24. What is your past leadership experience? How can this help you?25. What qualities should a successful officer possess?26. How do you deal with conflict?27. How do you best communicate?28. What do you do if that form of communication does not work for the members you are trying toreach? 29. What is one major goal you wish to accomplish, if elected to serve in this position?30. How will you effectively voice the concerns of the clubs you serve?31. What does service mean to you?32. What have you gained personally and professionally through your involvement in Circle KInternational? 33. What do you hope to learn and gain through the experience of being a District Officer?34. How has Circle K shaped the way you see community service?

Caucus Guidelines In order to ensure an orderly process and guarantee due process to all candidates involved in the elections for District office, all caucus participants will follow these

caucus guidelines.

Each caucus will be assigned a moderator who will be in charge of recognizing questioners and who will ensure the orderly conduct of the caucus. Questions will be accepted at the discretion of the moderator, but will, in no event, violate any of the following guidelines:

1. The underlying purpose of our caucuses is to determine if the candidate is well versed in all areas of Circle K International.

2. Each candidate must ask permission from the moderator to enter the caucus room.

3. The time limits must be strictly adhered to. If a candidate is late to arrive at a caucus room, he or she does not receive any extra time to speak or answer questions.

4. Questions will be asked in an orderly fashion. The moderator must recognize each questioner before the questioner speaks.

5. The questioner will stand and state his or her name and school before asking a question.

6. Candidates will receive the attention of the assembled delegates and be given sufficient time to answer a question before being asked another.

7. Questions will pertain to Circle K International. No questions regarding religion, politics, sex or other matters that could be considered inappropriate or in poor or questionable taste will be allowed.

8. Hazing and any physical contact with the candidates are strictly prohibited. Requests for the candidate to perform physical feats are also strictly prohibited. Asking a candidate to compare himself or herself to another candidate is prohibited.

9. No late admittance shall be permitted while a candidate is speaking. 10.Proper decorum should be observed in the caucus room. There will be no

distractions, side conversations, or use of electronic devices while a candidate is present.

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