August 2014

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The Full Moon Newsletter

Issue V

Volume II

August 1, 2014

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Table of Contents Introduction……………………………….2

Message from the Editor

Pledge

Message from the President

Calendar of Events………………………3

Service……………………………………..4-5

Keep Tahoe Blue

Artown

Food Bank

Discovery Museum Field Trips

Leadership………………………………….6

Kamp Kiwanis

Fellowship…………………………………..7

Capital DCM

Kiwanis Family…………………………8-9

Susanville Corn Dog Booth

Key 2 College

Kiwanis Family Updates

Circle K Corner……………………10-11

STUFH

District Updates

Club Birthdays

Member of the Month

Ask Charlie Horse

Meet Your Board

Resources………………………………...12

Club Contact Information…………13

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Hot August Nights

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Hot August Nights

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Tahoe Social

4 5 6 7

Bike Shop

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Kiwanis Meeting

9 Food Bank

Key Club DCM &

Leadership Day

10 11 12 13 14

DSSS Bike Shop

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DSSS

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DSSS

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DSSS

18 19 20 21

Bike Shop

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Kiwanis Meeting

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Capital DCM

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Capital DCM

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School begins!

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Club Meeting

28 29 30

Concessions

Kiwanis BBQ

August 2014 Message from the Editor

Hello and happy August!! During the month of July, our club was

able to do a lot of service, leadership, and fellowship. The month

was definitely successful and busy. August brings the end of

summer; but, it also brings the beginning of a new school year with

many new opportunities to be involved with Circle K! I hope that

you feel inspired to get involved more this month. If you are

interested in helping with the newsletter, please do not hesitate to

contact me.

Yours in service,

Alyssa Yocom, Newsletter Editor

“I pledge to uphold the Objects 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 mankind’s potential.”

Message from the President As we hit the final 30 days of summer, I am filled with both extreme depression and excitement. Depression of course, because with the end of summer means the return to nights spent studying for hours in the KC, afternoons sitting in boring lecture halls taking exams worth more than half your grade, and mornings deciding how much longer you can sleep in before you must absolutely get up in order to make it to class on time. Of course, on the flipside the end of summer also means the return of regular Circle K events! As more and more members make the journey back to our paradoxically large and tiny city of Reno, I begin to feel less apprehension about the return of school and more anticipation for the arrival of both new and returning members. I look forward to seeing everyone again in just a few short weeks. Enjoy the rest of your summer!

Sincerely, Aldrin M. Santamaria

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Hot August Nights

2

Hot August Nights

3

Tahoe Social

4 5 6 7

Bike Shop

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Kiwanis Meeting

9 Food Bank

Key Club DCM &

Leadership Day

10 11 12 13 14

DSSS Bike Shop

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DSSS

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DSSS

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DSSS

18 19 20 21

Bike Shop

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Kiwanis Meeting

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Capital DCM

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Capital DCM

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School begins!

26 27

Club Meeting

28 29 30

Concessions

Kiwanis BBQ

August 2014

Whether you are in Reno, Las Vegas, or somewhere

else in the world, we are finding service projects for

you! Stay up-to-date by frequently checking our Sign

Up Google Doc for new events.

If you are inspired, feel free to host or chair an event!

Just ask any of our officers for more information.

Chairing an event is a great chance for you to gain

leadership and to fulfill some requirements for the

Member Recognition Program (MRP).

What are you waiting for? Hop on your CERFboard!

CERF

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Service

Following the Fourth of July

celebrations held at Lake Tahoe,

Keep Tahoe Blue organizes a lake-

wide clean up each year. This year,

Circle K helped out by cleaning up

Common’s Beach. Over 2,260

pounds of trash was collected and

that trash included over 3,000

cigarette butts, 1,200 cans, 800 glass

and plastic bottles, and 320 plastic

bags. Lake Tahoe went from drab to

fab in just 3 hours thanks to so many

great volunteers. Circle K members

also won raffle prizes like free bike

rides and paddle board rentals for

helping out.

KEEP TAHOE RED, WHITE, AND BLUE

July 5, 2014

UN Reno Circle K members cleaned up

after July 4th celebrations took

place at Common’s Beach, Tahoe City.

During the month of July, Reno hosts Artown. Artown is an event for all age groups in

Reno to gather and celebrate various types of art such a theatre, crafts, music, and

more! UN Reno Circle K helped out every Monday and Friday at Artown. On

Mondays, we helped the Kiwanis Bike Shop do various arts and crafts with

children and on Fridays, we assisted with Movies in the Park by providing direction

and ensuring the overall flow of the event. It was unique to see the city of Reno

transform into a community through Artown and volunteering at this event was

excellent overall. We even got to enjoy some of what Artown has to offer.

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6,000 hours Club Goal

3,000

Food Bank of Northern Nevada On July 12th, Circle K members went to the Northern

Nevada Food Bank and volunteered with the Reno

Sunrisers Kiwanis Club. Each month, the U.S.

Government gives the Food Bank food that gets organized

into boxes for the elderly. An assembly line was formed to

organize these boxes. It was rewarding to see how our club’s

efforts would be affecting the local elderly community.

Boys & Girls Club Discovery Museum Field Trip “On July 15th, I had the pleasure of helping the Boys and Girls Club of

Truckee Meadows chaperone their group of 50 children to the Discovery

Museum. When signing up, a part of me just really wanted to see the

Discovery Museum without being the random person there without a kid.

However, the field trip was a lot of fun, even though it was hectic! Each

chaperone had 10 kids to watch over, which was intense with the large size

of the museum. This was one of my favorite events because I really got to

see my service benefitting someone firsthand. The kids were so

appreciative, and it made my heart all warm and fuzzy. The next field trip

is August 5th and I HIGHLY recommend that you check it out!”

Shayla Starcheski, member

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Leadership Kamp Kiwanis gave Amanda Tran the opportunity to perform over 100

hours of service while also serving as a leader to 50 young children.

See what she has to say about this great event below.

“For 35 years, this year being the 35th, the Kiwanis Club of West Sacramento has been holding

Kamp Kiwanis, better known as “Kiwanis Kids Camp.” It targets children ages 9-11 in the West

Sacramento area and is, for the most part, expenses paid, with 50 open seats. Much like any

other camp, the children who attend Kamp Kiwanis have the opportunity to engage in all sorts

of traditional camp activities, including to arts & crafts, fishing, first aid certification & knot tying,

and campfire activities.

As a youth staff, we had basic duties. Chaperone the children, help with morning

activities, and help out with anything the staff (or counselors) need. Often times we would

watch and play with the kids. We taught them ice breakers, partnered with them in “partner

four square”, and sometimes just talked to them on the grass.

Campers were split into groups and had a round robin system for morning activities. I

worked mostly in arts & crafts, teaching and helping them learn how to make bracelets, tie-

dye shirts, and engrave their names into spoons for necklaces. I was pleasantly surprised by the

amount of cooperation and creativity that came out, especially from those who seemed

generally uninterested in the whole thing. It was also there I was able to connect with the kids

and talk to them as equals, as opposed to their chaperone.

While I enjoyed arts & crafts, it was nothing like campfire activities. We had competitive

games like donut eating contests, skits by the campers, and rewards for their daily

accomplishments. But everyone’s favorite thing was the campfire songs which ranged from

the traditional kumbaya to silly songs like Spongebob’s Campfire Song Song. My favorite was

the camaraderie best demonstrated at the end of the night, when we all held hands in a large

circle singing “No Man is an Island.”

Amanda Tran, member

Kamp Kiwanis:

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Fellowship

JULY CAPITAL DCM July 12 2014

UN Reno Circle K members joined Capital Division at the camping DCM. Camping, friends, poker, and cliff jumping.

UN Reno travelled to Indian Springs campground for the July DCM. There, they started off the weekend by playing a Hunger Games relay, setting up camp, and playing poker and other card games. One unique element to this DCM was a cliff jumping social. Circle K members were able to jump off various cliffs ranging from 20 to 40 feet. UN Reno is full of camping experts who were able to help other clubs in the division survive the wilderness. Unfortunately, Miguel and Casey were less lucky as they were maliciously attacked by an evil caterpillar. At night, we gathered around a campfire and made s’mores while bonding through fellowship. If you have the chance to attend this DCM in future years, you should definitely go!

Chicken Wing Social Chicken wings. Two words that have had such a big impact on many lives. We

celebrate this American novelty each year in Reno at the Annual Wing Fest. Citizens

of Reno gathered for a finger-lickin’ good time and Circle K did not miss out on the

party. One of the highlights of the event was a Mountain Dew booth where you could

try various types of Mountain Dew. Circle K members enjoyed the day by eating

delicious wings. The wings were flavor blasted with: teriyaki, garlic parmesan,

Sriracha, and smoky apple flavor. They ended the day with ice cream from Circus

Circus. Jared Apostol, Historian

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Kiwanis Family Gain some leadership experience, learn about event

planning, make new friendships, and discover all that the

Kiwanis Family has to offer by joining the Kiwanis Family

Committee!! Until school begins, meetings will be every other Wednesday via Google

Hangouts. Sign up on the Sign Up Sheet for more updates!

Committee:

Susanville Kiwanis Corn Dog Booth: Isaac Roop, the founder of Rooptown of the 1800’s had no idea that his tiny town would

become the fairly large community now known as Susanville; and he surely didn’t know about the

World Famous Susanville Kiwanis Corn Dogs. UN Reno traveled to Susanville to help with their

Kiwanis Club’s annual Corn Dog Booth at the Lassen County Fair. We spent 24 hours doing service

in a span of just two days. By the end of the weekend, this was a favorited event by all attendees.

We worked in a trailer to prepare hot dogs, cover them in batter, deep fry them, and provide

them to many hungry customers. The Susanville Kiwanis corn dogs are world famous as people

from lands near as Chester and as far as Germany have travelled to eat them. The Corn Dog Booth

has been operating annually at the Lassen County Fair for about 40 years! The Susanville Kiwanis

Club has been able to keep the momentum of their corn dog booth growing for so long due to their

high quality heaven on a stick that they serve. We asked what the secret ingredient to their great

corn dogs were, but we discovered that the secret was a passion to serve their community!

The hospitable Susanville Kiwanians treated Circle K members to a 4 star hotel and delicious

home cooked meals. Getting to know the Kiwanians on a more personal level was really fun and it

was interesting to see how different clubs in our Kiwanis Family operate. Circle K members learned how to stick faster, fry deeper, and serve harder at this great event!

To see more of what we did, be sure to check out videos on our Nevada Circle K YouTube

account and check the Facebook for event photos!

“This is probably one of my favorite service events after this weekend! It was awesome to serve

corn dogs, make ridiculous videos, and bond with other members from our club. From corn dogs,

to synchronized swimming, to card games, every moment was interesting.”

Alyssa Yocom, Kiwanis Family Chair

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Help the Reno Sunrisers

Kiwanis Club by

volunteering at Hot

August Nights August 1-2!

Check the sign up sheet

for more information.

______CALLING ALL____

_______CIRCLE K _______

______MEMBERS________

Kiwanis Family Updates The Kiwanis Family is made up of K-Kids, Builders

Club, Key Club, Circle K, Aktion Club and Kiwanis.

Each of these branches does their own part to give

back to their communities. Here in the Reno/Sparks

area, we have each of these branches. Check out

what some of them have been up to recently!

KIWANIS: In the CNH Kiwanis District, membership has

been improving. In D23, we have gained about 20

new members. All clubs have been busy keeping up

with summer service events!

AKTION CLUB: Aktion Club has been helping the

Kiwanis Bike Shop prepare for Burning Man by fixing

bikes.

KEY CLUB: Local Key Clubs have held their Officer

Training Conference, Divisional Council Meetings, Car

Wash fundraisers, and individual service events. We

are looking forward to working more with Key

Clubbers at upcoming Kiwanis Bike Shop events as

well as joining them at their August DCM & Leadership

Bonding Day. If you would like to attend, check out

the sign up sheet!

BUILDERS CLUB: Since school is currently on Summer

Break, Builders Club is currently inactive.

K-KIDS: Since school is currently on Summer Break, K-

Kids have been inactive.

Key 2 College Key 2 College will be taking place on

September 27th. This event will provide

local high school students with the

opportunity to learn more about college.

The workshop host application has been

released. If you are interested in hosting a

workshop at this event, please be sure to

fill it out and submit it by August 6th at

10:00pm PST. All workshops are listed

below:

The Application Process

Grants, Scholarships, and Financial

Aid

Navigating the Fork in Your Road

College Life Day & Night

College 101

Staying Mentally & Physically Healthy

Studying Abroad

College 201

Time Management

Getting Involved on Campus

Community College & Transfers

Professionalism

In addition to these workshops, we will be

having a College Panel where you can give

your advice and answer questions that

high school students have! For more

information, contact Alyssa Yocom at

[email protected].

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Circle K Corner Students Team Up to Fight Hunger: STUFH is a Circle K International Service Partner. STUFH is a U.S. National non-profit

organization that aims to increase the gathering of food at college campuses throughout the

country, which will link the hearts and souls of college students with their less fortunate

hungry neighbors. This organizations builds a sense of camaraderie and community through

their projects. Some creative ways that other Circle K clubs are helping this organization

include: skipping a meal and donating the money that would have been spent to a local

food bank, volunteering at soup kitchens, collecting food to donate, and volunteering at food banks. Nevada has a

16.6% higher household food insecurity rate than the national average. Help combat this issue by volunteering at our

monthly Food Bank service event!

District Updates: July 18-20, the District Board met for their Summer Board Meeting. It was a productive weekend full of learning, bonding, and serving our district. At the Board Meeting, many things were proposed and many changes were made. See highlights below:

All district awards and their requirements have been revised

The board proposed the adoption of a new CNH emblem and it is going through a final revision process by the District Public Relations Committee. Check it out in a future newsletter!

The Member Recognition Program requirements have been revised by the MD&E Committee to organize clubs into different levels. Each level has separate MRP requirements. To check your current status, be sure to ask our Secretary, Gaby.

08/04—Darren Mannivong

08/06—Victoria Bernabe

08/07—Diana Segura

08/18—Esmond Fung

July Member of the Month: Congratulations to Aaron Moss for

being selected as the Member of the

Month! Aaron, affectionately called

“Moss Boss,” has been a huge reason

that our club has been as successful

as we have been over the summer.

Moss Boss is always eager to help out

at Bike Shop, the Kiwanis Corn Dog

Booth, and he even attends

interclubs that we have with Kiwanis

Clubs. He is a member of the Kiwanis

Family Relations Committee and the

Scrapbooking Committees.

Club Birthdays:

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Ask Charlie Horse:

Meet Your Board: Matthew Molloy, VP of Administration AYO WHAT'S POPPING? My name is Matthew "swag swag" Molloy, and I am your Vice President of Administration for the 2014-2015 term. My favorite music genre is hip hop, I play lots of video games, and I love doing service with Circle K! I joined Circle K back in 2012 because my roommate and high school friend, Gian, was in Key Club. I am so excited for the upcoming school year, because that means we get to do EVEN MORE service, leadership, and fellowship! Also, my favorite food is pizza, so if you're ever ordering let me know and I'll probably want in. If you want to know more about how swag I am, please feel free to contact me!

Swag out.

Our “Ask Charlie Horse” column is here for you to ask all of your questions! You can ask about Circle K, life, or anything else! Charlie is here to help you with all the wonders and pains that life may bring your way. Submit your questions via the Google Form posted on the Sign Up Sheet.

Dear Charlie Horse, I want to make friends, and I know I can be friendly enough, but I’m worried people will think of me as an awkward, unconfident mess. What should I do, and how can I keep my insecurities/flaws in check? -Awkward Circle K Member

Dear Awkward CKI Member, From the sounds of it, you’re

already in Circle K. The best piece of advice I

can give you is to just be yourself. Why would you

change yourself just to be with new friends? I mean, look at

me, I’m a horse and I’ve made plenty of friends in Circle K.

Your friends have to embrace you for who you are, not for

what you aren’t. As for your insecurities and flaws, you’re

aware of them, so just become aware of them. If you think

they make your friends uncomfortable, then just remember

to tone them down or consciously change yourself.

Dear Charlie Horse, What fall service event should I

look the most forward to? I’m worried about classes, football games, and homework conflicting.

- White Girl Can’t Even

Dear White Girl Can’t Even,

First things first, TIME MANAGE. Second, the best thing

about Circle K is that we have events on almost every single day of the week. If

you’re interested in only weekend events, just go when there is not a home game. If you have spare time near the end of the weekend, then go to Bike Shop on Thursdays and/or K-Kids on Fridays. As for classes, prioritize that first. Classes should come first and Circle K second, service isn’t going anywhere without you.

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Resources

Check out our club’s official website!

It is loaded with information and a

calendar of events:

www.nevadacki.org

Subscribe to our weekly emails to

receive all club news and updates!

http://eepurl.com/x2pY9

Like our page:

Nevada Circle K International

Join our group:

Nevada Circle K

Follow us on Instagram:

@nevada_cki

Follow us on Twitter:

@nevadacki

Check out all of our club videos:

youtube.com/user/NevadaCKI

Circle K International website:

www.circlek.org

Cal-Nev-Ha Circle K website:

www.cnhcirclek.org

Capital Division Facebook group:

Capital Division

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Club Contact Information

President Aldrin Santamara

[email protected] (702) 217-2954

VP of Administration Matthew Molloy


VP of Service Miguel Henares


Secretary Gabriella Murata


Treasurer Cody Yamada


Historian Jared Apostol


Kiwanis Family Alyssa Yocom


K-Kids Rosa Romero


Membership Development & Education

Sarah Smith [email protected]

(775) 313-2009

Public Relations Jenny Kot


Single Service Esmond Fung


Spirit & Socials Raul Gutierrez


Technology Jeff Soriano


Faculty Advisor Derek Furukawa


Kiwanis Advisor Tom Leahy


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