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The uKnow Sub-region Bs premier newsletterto keep you in the know

Volume 1 Issue 1 Novembe

In This Issue:

The Fam .

California Nevada Hawaii

Rocky Mountain

Southwest

Idea Grab Bag .3

Icebreakers

Service Project Ideas

The Mole5Executive Committee

Service Committee

LSSP Committee

Shameless Plugs Abound..7

Service Wiki

Ask Ronald

Halloween Recaps

Any articles you care to share

In Conclusion 8

HEY SUB-REGION B!!!

Sorry, I felt like yelling. Hi

guys! Its your Intl Rep,

Ronald Liu here. Andthanks for reading the first

edition of the uKnow! This

newsletter is totally packed

with things you should know,

things you dont need to

know, and possibly things

ou might NOT want to

know, but I do encourage you

guys to go through the whole

thing and see what it has to

offer. I think that might have

been perhaps one of the

longest run-on sentences Ive

ever made.

Greetings from yournternational Re resentative!

But aside from my terrible grammar, I suppose I can let you guys

know what I can do for you. The answer, in a nutshell, is

ANYTHING. Dont hesitate to ask me for anything because if I

dont have the answer for you, then I can probably find it for you.

See those late night infomercials for technical schools that list off 80

different professions that they can train you in? Thats me, except

these are things I can do for you.

I can help you with; event searching, event planning, event

execution, icebreakers, member recruitment, member retention,

member exclusion (jk), fundraising ideas, charity searches,

inspirational speeches, public speaking, culinary, store

anagement, business management, cat hygiene, defensive driving,

aggressive driving, notary (not really), and more!

Last and definitely not least, I am here as your friend, so if you ever

need an ear as well, Im here for you.

I seem to gravitate towards counseling and I hav

open mind so if theres absolutely ANYTH

anyone needs, let me know. Thats pretty much

my intro, so its time to shamelessly plug my co

information!

Ronald Liu

1110 W Blaine St #208

Riverside, CA 92507

AIM: iRonald0708

Cell: (310) [email protected]

OFFICE HOURS:

Monday: 9PM 11PM PST

Wednesday: 8PM 10PM PST

Look forward to working with all of you,

- Ronald

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La FamiliaSub-region B consists of the California-Nevada-Hawaii, Rocky Mountain, and Southwest districts. Each districts profile canbe viewed at the Circle K International website: http / / / / /: circlek.org resources district distgovs.aspBut what about the things they DIDNT write down? Im fortunate enough to have attended the fall trainers of all three ofour districts. Want a little more insight on how they went? Read on, Circle Kers. Read on.

Membership Education and

Training Seminar (METS)

Hosted by: Rocky Mountain DistrictChaired by: Emily Milian

Dates: September 21st 23rd, 2007

METS was the first of the fall trainers I got to attend.

Shortly after arriving in Denver, I headed out to the

ICON hotel site to take a sneak peak at the area.

Anyway, attending METS gave me the idea of asking

camps to use their facilities in exchange for helping

clean and fix the campgrounds. We also had a great

time making dog toys for the humane society, and we

were also visited by the RMD Kiwanis Governor.

Michael Hoban, an LtG led us in various team

building exercises that Id love to share with you guys

in future newsletters. I apologize again to everyone for

my snoring, but I think you guys slept alright. I

suppose teaching me line dancing was revenge for that

(just kidding). Unfortunately, I had to leave METS

early, but from the looks of the pictures taken, they

had a great time even without me. It was definitely a

great experience and Im grateful for having met the

awesome members of the RMD district face to face.

Fall Rally

Hosted by: Southwest District

Chaired by: Sarah FoleyDates: October 18th 20th, 2007

Fall Rally always made me think of Key Club, since

thats what we called our well, Fall Rally. But even

though I didnt go to Six Flags, Vanderwagen New

Mexico was a suitable replacement. Why? Because they

dont serve you STEAK for dinner at Six Flags. Yes,

thats the reason I loved Fall Rally. Well, there was

that and I got to do a little deforestation. Kamp

Kiwanis was the location at which we were staying and

we were making sure that the nearby forest was

protected against crown fires. Ironically enough, that

was when I first got word of the San Diego fires.

Anyway, Fall Rally was awesome because then

Secretary/Treasurer Sarah Foley brought us a prop leg

to be used in a skit. Not only did we get to use it, but I

got to watch two girls get into a cage fight. But really,

Fall Rally gave me more ideas to work with, as well. So

if I suggest to anyone a Beads of Courage project, you

have the Southwest district to thank.

Fall Training Conference (FTC)Hosted by: California Nevada Hawaii Chaired by: Matt Schro Schroeder Dates: November 2nd 4th, 2007

They say home is where the heart is, and I definitely had a blast in my home district. FTC was in Sonora, CA, and

that drive never gets any better. Despite only half of the attendees being there for opening session, there was still a

great amount of spirit and enthusiasm in the air. Loud cheering during every meal time kept people awake, while

over $1,200 donated to UNICEF: The Six Cents Initiative ensured that people stayed hydrated. FTC was also the

site of a newly filmed segment for CKITV, which should be uploaded soon. Altogether, about 90 hygiene kits were

made to be distributed among the homeless and at risk youths across the CNH District. The different workshops

included both ballroom and hip hop dancing, while other members helped my workshop co-presenters crowd surf.

Not a bad conference, if I say so myself. Not bad at all.

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Icebreakers are a great way to kick off your meeting, rejuvenate a stale meeting, or just an excuse to

have fun in the midst of all that business. On the other hand, service projects will remind members

of why theyre in this organization. A great balance is struck when you play hard with icebreakers

but work hard with service projects. What follows is one Representatives account of Icebreakers to

try and strategies to find service projects.Icebreaker: Periscope/Barrel/Boat, The Hugging

Game, Random Collision Game.

Requires: One leader and a couple of henchmen.

How it works: Depending on the version of thegame youre playing, you will ask for people to get

into groups of a certain number. So for example, the

leader calls out, Groups of three or I need three

Circle Kers helping an old woman across the street.

Participants will get into groups of three and

depending on the game, will have to act out an

activity. The henchmen will sift through the group

and any people that are not in those groups will be

eliminated from the game.

Good for: Seeing who really takes these games

seriously, working with large groups of people,

stalling for time.

Not good for: Easily tackled members, getting to

know people.

Keep in mind: Those eliminated early will need

something to do. Give them another icebreaker to do

in the meantime so they dont get too bored.

Icebreaker: Gimmie Gimmie

Requires: Room split into two or more teams

How it works: One (or two) leader(s) stand in the

front of the room and demand an object be put in

their hand by saying, Gimmie gimmie, *blank* A

representative from each team must run up and place

that object into the leaders hand. Score may be kept,

but the group might get excited enough without it.

Good for: Pumping up groups, starting out

workshops, stalling for time.

Not good for: Having people learn each others

names, making sure every individual participates.

Keep in mind: This exercise might not include

everyone, but do what you can to fix the situation.

Walk around the room and have the teams chase you

down. Ask for random objects that a Circle Ker

might have, such as their membership card.

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Sources for Service Projects:Your City Name Here

How to do it:

1. Contact your city hall and let them know thatyoure interested in volunteering. If theres a

particularly dirty area in your city, offer to

clean it up on a regular basis (Adopt-A-Street,

if you have it).

2. If youre lucky, there will be a volunteerdepartment already there, and you can beredirected there. Make sure they contact you

whenever they need help with any kind of

project. Also ask them to refer you to any

other organizations that might need help.

3. Another department to go through would bea local Parks and Recreations department.

Call them and let them know youre

interested in helping out. If they ask you

what you can do, you can offer to clean up

parks, restore benches (by painting and

removing staples/nails/etc.)

4. Follow up, follow up, follow up. Have aboard member call any of your new affiliates

at least once a month to remind them that

youre there to help. Also, if you sign up to

help, MAKE SURE YOU ATTEND. No sense

in ruining that new partnership you just

forged.

But what do I SAY?!?!

Cold calling strangers MIGHT not be your strong spot

(yay for business terms!), we here at Circle K

International understand that. To help you out, heres a

rough idea of what you could say to people you might

be interested in helping out. (Dont read this script

word for word, please replace names when appropriate)

Hi, is this *Riverside Parks and Recreations*? Myname is Ronald Liu, and Im a member of Circle K

International, a Kiwanis affiliate.

(Should they require more information about Circle K or

Kiwanis, you should have it for them, right? Right.)

I was calling to let you know that our club was

interested in volunteering with any events you might

have coming up.

(If they have any, theyll probably let you know.)

Also, if theres anything else we can do, please let usknow in the future

(If they have a mailing list, this would be perfect for

that.)

Ok, so this isnt the most revolutionary script, but its a

start if youre not sure of what to say. And if any of

YOU guys have any tricks, please submit them to me

and theyll make their way here!

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So exactly what ARE your International Committees up to? This edition of the uKnow will fillyou in on the directives of the powerful Service Committee, the dutiful LSSP committee, and

the work-hard-play-hard Executive Committee. What exactly is a directive? Its a goal set by the

committee with an established deadline that has a tangible completion. Updates to these

directives will be provided in the next edition of the uKnow

LSSP Committee:

Research of 8 significant project ideas for review

Submittal of Final Project Proposal to International Board

Complete and submit meeting minutes

Preliminary Research on Professional Appearance of CKI

Compile Fundraising Opportunities

Preliminary Research on Hotel and Transportation Options

Newsletter Publication

Establish Executive Committee meetings

Establish bi-weekly meetings

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Service Committee:

Promote & Increase CKI participation in Kiwanis

One Day

Continue development of marketing campaign &

promotion of the Six Cents Initiative

Investigate & Research ways to streamline &

increase effectiveness of service hour reporting

Research & Revamp marketing strategies for

Tomorrow Fund

Develop Education Tools for the Fundraising and

Service Initiative

Evaluate & Develop strategies and programs to

solidify Service Partnerships

Research the feasibility of and develop Service-

in-a-box for non-traditional clubs

Research and Develop Service at its best &

Outstanding Club Project of the Month

Recognition Program

Establish and define components, recognitions,

and programs for the CKI Fundraising Initiative

Appoint and Direct the 2007-2008 LSSP Ad-Hoc

Committee

Promote and develop materials for promotion of

non-Kiwanis Family service awareness

Research, plan, and incorporate service project

aspects into the International Convention

Agenda

Review and revamp Tomorrow Grant Process

Publicize & Educate members on the new Servi

Initiative breakdown

Research & Develop promotion of obscure Serv

Programs (CSAW Week, Circle K Week, ServicAwards, & other programs)

Executive Committee:

Develop educational pieces to inform members

International Board activities and present releva

information.

Develop a system for representatives to use that

would establish policies, responsibilities, andprojects.

Educate the members on the International

committee process.

Evaluate future committee structure.

Develop the procedures for the elections proces

International Convention and provide a more

stable system for electing the Board of

Representatives.

Research the feasibility of new membership

opportunities and club structures.

Evaluate current and potential conventions and

conferences hosted by Circle K International

Research areas for budgetary changes.

Explore international expansion.

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SSSHHHAAAMMMEEELLLEEESSSSSS PPPLLLUGGGSSS AAABBBOOOUNNNDDD!!!!!!!!!!!!This section of the uKnow is for YOUto control. Anything you want up here (as long as its appropriate) will be post

as long as it is submitted within a reasonable date. What can go up here? Well, let me show you guys

SILLY COMICS! CRIES FOR HELP!

This is an official cry for help! Does ANYBODY know

how to use Wikipedia software? As in, can anybody edit

Wikipedia articles to a decent degree? Why? Because

Sub-region B is now the proud owner of its OWN

WIKIPEDIA.

Thats right, the Service Wiki is here. Unfortunately, I

have no idea how to code it at all. Thats where you guys

come in! If anyone can help code the Service Wiki at

http://www.servicepedia.info

Please contact me at [email protected] and well

talk. Thank you so much.

Requests in

General!

So Halloweens come and gone, andconsidering how were all college students,

Im sure SOMEBODY wore something that

theyre proud of. E-mail the pictures of

your Halloween costume to

[email protected] and see them in

the next edition of the uKnow! Again,

please keep it appropriate!!!

ASK RONALD!Ask me anything! Im ever better than Dear Abby! Send

any questions about life, liberty, or anything of any sort to

[email protected]

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a Kiwanis-family memberwww.circlek.org

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In Conclusion

Dear Sub-region B,

Thank you for reading through this entire newsletter. I apologize for the lack of pictures, and if

anyone would like to aid with newsletter templates and whatnot, it would be greatly appreciated.

(YAY FOR INITIATIVE!) I hope you guys have found this newsletter to be helpful, because thats

pretty much the reason the iBoard puts these things out. Were here to help.

However, our word is not set in stone. If there is ANYTHING that you have to

contribute, any hints or ideas, please submit them here. The more ideas we have,

the better off well all be. This newsletter is VERY flexible in content, and all you

have to do is give the word, and youll probably be featured in the next uKnow.

Keep up the love for Circle K and keep up the passion for service. We here at Circle K

International know you like to serve, so do so frequently and proudly. We live to serve. We love to

serve.

In service,

Ronald Liu

International Representative for Sub-region B

ProudlyREPRESENTING the California-Nevada-Hawaii, Rocky Mountain, and Southwest Districts

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