Official Newsletter of the Alabama District Governor Issue 1

Governor’s Gossip

Hello, Alabama District!

I hope everyone is having a great

summer! We survived finals week and can

breathe a sigh of relief, but just because it

is summer doesn’t mean that Circle K

stops. Make your summer a summer of

service! If you still have club members in

your area it would be fantastic if you kept

meeting or at least had a few social

gatherings and service projects.

Also, the fall semester is just around the

corner. It is never too soon to begin

planning your fall schedule and

membership recruitment. The district board and committees are

working hard to create resources for you on a variety of topics. If

there is any way that we help you please do not hesitate to

contact me or another member of the district board.

Here’s to a great service year! I look forward to serving this

year with you.

Yours in service,

District Governor Jessica Bloom

In this Issue!

Governor’s Address…...…1

District Board…….………..1

Clubs………………….…….2

One Spark…………………3

Tomorrow Fund..………….4

Goals……………...….…….4

ICON………………………..5

Calendar………...……......5

Governor Jessica Bloom

Secretary Megan Krewsky

Treasurer Amy Traylor

Communications Officer Shefa Suhaila

Foothills Lt. Governor Travis Eberhardt

Plains Lt. Governor Stacey Tome

Valley Lt. Governor Daniel Crooks

Vulcan Lt. Governor Kristin Blanchard

Warrior Lt. Governor Sarah Kidwell

Wiregrass Lt. Governor Danielle Hamilton

Meet the District Board

Congratulations to Central Alabama

Community College in Childersburg for joining

the Circle K family back in March!

Alabama Southern Community College

Auburn University

Bevill State Community College, Jasper

Central Alabama Community College,

Alexander City

Central Alabama Community College,

Childersburg Gadsden State Community College

Jacksonville State University

Troy University

University of Alabama

University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of North Alabama

University of South Alabama

Clubs of the Alabama District

Clubs in Formation Alabama State University

Samford University

Shelton State Community College

Southern Union State Community College

Wallace State Community College, Hanceville

One Spark and RIF One Spark is the Alabama District project to

raise$50,000 in five years for Reading is

Fundamental (RIF). This year the district has set

a goal to raise $6,000.

Although this sounds like a large sum of money,

we can achieve this with the help of every club in the Alabama

District. The possibilities to contribute are endless! One great

fundraising idea is to organize a night at a local restaurant where a

portion of the proceedings go to RIF.

There is much more we can do for RIF than just raising funds! The

RIF warehouse is located in Opelika so Circle K members in that area

have a great opportunity to work directly at the warehouse. For

those of us who are in other

regions, there are still countless

ways to provide service. My

favorite is pairing with Kiwanis to

have RIF readings at your local

schools/daycares.

We are creating a One Spark video and a variety of

other promotions. If you have any video footage,

pictures, projects, etc. that you would like to submit

please send them to any district board member.

Club Presidents, stay connected with GroupMe! If you are not currently on the GroupMe please let me know.

This is a casual way to get advice from your fellow Alabama

District presidents and quick updates from me.

Reading is

Fundamental

District Goals Increase membership to 500

Event attendance:

• ICON – 15 members

• Leadership Academy – 5

members

• Tri-K Day – 55 members

• ALA – 50 members

• DCON – 125 members

Build 6 new clubs

Fundraising:

• Eliminate - $1200

• One Spark - $6000

Service hours: 10,000

Kiwanis Family Relations - 1500

hours

Interclubs – 10 events

Future Editions of the Bama Bugle

You could be seen in a future edition of the Bama Bugle! Send in information

about service projects, fundraisers, upcoming events, or outstanding

members to a district board member.

Goal Incentives If we increase membership to 500

members we will have a murder

mystery dinner the Saturday night of District Convention.

If we have 125 members attend District Convention we will have a band at the dance at District Convention.

If we have 15 people attend ICON, Lt. Governor Travis will grow out his hair.

RIF • If we raise $2,000 by Tri-K Day,

Admin David will shave his head.

• If we raise $6,000, Lt. Governor Travis will shave his head.

• If we raise $10,000, Lt. Governor Daniel will shave his head.

Club building • If we build 3 clubs by Tri-K Day, the

successful Lt. Governors pie Admin David.

• If we build 6 clubs, Lt. Governor Travis will wear a green suit at

District Convention.

Tomorrow Fund The Tomorrow Fund is an endowed fund that helps CKI clubs and districts serve

the world through grants for service opportunities. Tomorrow Fund grants can help

you take action. First, identify projects your club would like to tackle on your

campus or in your community. Then, apply for grant funds to support those service

projects. Clubs may request funding assistance from $200 - $2,000.

2013-2014 Calendar CKIX/International Convention June 17 – 22

Nashville, TN

Leadership Academy July 27 – August 1

Indianapolis, IN

Tri-K Day September 21

Opelika, AL

Alabama Leadership Academy October 31 – November 2

Camp Lee, Anniston

District Convention February 27 – March 1

Mobile, AL

Submit projects and events from your club, and we

will add it to the District Calendar.

Jessica Bloom District Governor

205.272.1097 jessica.bloom@alabama.circlek.org

CKIX/ICON CKIx is a six day experience that combines Large Scale

Service Project and International Convention. CKIx will take

place in Nashville, TN on June 17-22. The Alabama District has

22 members and 3 Kiwanians attending this year. We also are

proposing an amendment to the international bylaws.