Tuesday, May 27, 2008
On To Denver: ICON 2008 Issue 1

What's up you fantabulous officers!

Now that you've been in office for a few months, it's time to start planning for the most awesome event International has to offer. Yup, you guessed it, it's INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION time! But hold you're applause, there's a lot of information you to write down. Got your pencil ready? Good.

So here's some of the most important info you need to know:

• Convention
• Denver, Colorado (Sub Region B Represent!)
• Wednesday, August 6 through Sunday, August 10
• Registration: $160 (Received by July 1), $200 (Regular/onsite)
• Hotel:
• Adam's Mark Denver Hotel (Name has changed, but search the Adams Mark still)
• $165/night (up to 4 people to room)
• Large Scale Service Project (LSSP)
• August 2 through August 6th
• $160 (includes EVERYTHING)
• Registration received by May 30th

(Now that all that boring stuff is out of the way, now let's get to the fun stuff!)

Why should YOU go to ICON?

• Our Theme: Cal-Nev-Ha: Servin' with Bling (it simply is awesome)
• Spend days with our district and meet members from all around Circle K International!
• Cool blood drive that people all over International participate to help!
• Send your delegates to vote on the your new CKI leaders and amendments!
• Tons of workshops to open your mind!
• Get your groove on at the CKI Tailgate party!
• Elect the new International Board and our first International Representative
• Apply for and hopefully win club awards!
• Experience club and district recognition
• Gain new resources and contacts to build your club

So with all this to excite you, what's not to like? We hope to see you there!

Behind the Scenes of the Bling

How to pay for the Bling: Financing Your Trip

There are many things you need to prepare before August. Now, you need to begin seeking financial support from your Kiwanis Club and home club. Fees for registration and hotel (4 person occupancy) are around $300 plus your transportation costs. We suggest using the 1/3 plan if your clubs are able to – the Kiwanis Club pays one third, your Circle K pays one third, and the member pays the remainder. Ask nicely and ask soon!

Bling on the Go: Transportation

For those interested in making a road trip out of this, we will try to arrange carpools and will set up fun pit stops along the way. If you plan on flying, book now to save money! Southwest flies into Denver, and there are also discount codes for Circle K if you use American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, or Continental Airlines. Check out http://circlek.org/lit/download.asp?id=554 for the codes.

Blinging it Up!

The required District Spirit VIP pack includes: 1 Bling T-shirt, 1 trophy necklace, 1 pair sunglasses, 1 noisemaker, 2 bling rings, and 5 trade-able and Sunny pins.

So now that you're in the know, get ready to go! Look for more information of things to come! Until then, watch those deadlines and let me know if you have ANY questions!

Hello Presidents:

Who wants in on all the juicy information about International Convention? You can read all about it below, and here are some additional points to add:

July 1st, 2008 is a date I want you all to remember. It is when Registration is due, and when a check in the amount of $25 dollars must be sent to the District Office for mandatory spirit packs, along with the registration form. The check must be made out to CNH Circle K, and the address is below:

Kiwanis District Office: Cal-Nev-Ha Circle K
c/o Bruce Hennings
550 Fesler Street, Suite G-3
El Cajon, CA 92020

ALSO, EMAIL DANIELLE IWATSU A COPY OF THE REGISTRATION FORM -
icon@cnhcirclek.org

Read up, and please please promote this to your members. You will be receiving an email every two weeks leading up to ICON. If you have any questions, don't email me, email the guru on International Convention, Danielle Iwatsu.

Happy reading, and I'll see YOU in Denver!

Chris.

Cal-Nev-Ha Registration Form

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Conference Call of Presidents

Hey Presidents!

Our first conference call has been moved to Saturday, May 31st at 6pm. The agenda is on the call when you sign up.Having problems getting in on the call? Here are some tips!
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Saturday, May 24, 2008
Golden Gate Division Website UPDATES!

Hi Cal-Nev-Ha! posted by Cheriz Cajita at 3:52 AM 0 Comments

Sunday, May 18, 2008
Happy Birthday, Danny Ha!

A very belated birthday to Mr. Danny Ha, Magic Kingdom Lieutenant Governor!

Congrats, youngin, on surviving 19 years of short jokes. =)


Happy Birthday, dude, we love you!


<3 District Board posted by Chris Plasterer at 7:11 PM 0 Comments

Saturday, May 17, 2008
Spring Training Conference Survey

Hey CNH!

First off, thank you so much for attending our Spring Training Conferences over the past two weeks! Up north in Davis, we had more than 70 people show up and learn everything from how to make a creative website to proper etiquite, to officer training! Down south in Fullerton, more than 120 Circle K'ers braved officer training, designed cool t-shirts, and learned proper parilamentary procedure! With food and laughs everywhere, I hope that you enjoyed the events as much as I do. A very BIG thank you goes out to Lisa Bao and Gail Nipitnorasate, who chaired these wonderful events. Their hard work was well received by our membership!

But now I need your help! Making an event better can only happen with your feedback. Please take the time to fill out this survey on our Spring Training Conference: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=GMRfv2b4s0iRl63lkNRKPA_3d_3d . As you know, we tried some new things this year, and we want to know what you think! If you have any questions, email me, governor@cnhcirclek.org

Also, check our the Sunbox in the Community section for a new overview of this event! Post it at your club meetings, or just have fun watching it over and over and over ... you get the idea.

Our District Fundraising Initiatives have also been set! At Spring Training Conference, you voted for the Captain Planet Foundation, and awesome organization dedicated to providing projects for our children of the world. I hope you all are ready to break records in fundraising for this wonderful cause.

This summer, continue to check this website for a TON of updates, including club website pages, a countdown meter for funds raised and service hours performed, and much, much more Find out if there are clubs near your home that you can do service with, and remember to keep up to date with your activities to your secretaries. Fill out Committee Applications , and join our leadership team in making awesome events like Fall Training Conference and District Convention. This summer, relax and dig down into some service, leadership, and fellowship.

Be safe, stay cool, and welcome home to the best district. period.

Cal-Nev-Ha!!! posted by Sunny at 11:47 AM 0 Comments

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Cal-Nev-Ha STC North/South Recap

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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
DCON Committee Applications

Hey there CNH Circle K!

Your favorite District Convention Chair here and I'm letting you guys know that I'm putting committee applications for District Convention! If you want to help out this upcoming year at our convention in Woodland Hills send an application to me at dcon@cnhcirclek.org no later than May 30th, 2008. That means by 11:59pm on May 30th. Thanks a lot and I look forward to putting a kick butt team to make this year's convention the best ever!

-Richard posted by Ted at 9:31 PM 0 Comments

District Fundraising Initiative!

Hi District Board,

The votes have been tallied and I am proud to introduce our 2008-2009 District Fundraising Initiatives (and goals):

• Pediatric Trauma Program - $15,000
• UNICEF Six Cents Initiative - $10,000
• Captain Planet Foundation - $10,000
  

That’s right! The members of the Cal-Nev-Ha district have voted to fundraise for the Captain Planet Foundation as our third initiative. The objective of the Captain Planet Foundation is to provide grants and funding to “encourage innovative activities that empower children around the world to work individually and collectively as environmental stewards.” Basically, it’s a great way to help both kids AND the environment! Please see their website at http://captainplanetfdn.org for more information, and begin advertising this initiative to our clubs!

Let the FUNdraising begin! posted by Sunny at 12:18 AM 0 Comments

Tuesday, May 13, 2008
2008 Fall Training Conference Committee Application – DUE May 31st

Be a part of one of the largest district events of the year, Fall Training Conference 2008! Let your creative juices flow as decorations chair or show them whose boss as Sergeant-at-Arms. Take a glimpse at what it’s like on the district level, get recognized at FTC! This will be the event to remember, don’t miss out! APPLY TODAY!

Please submit applications to ftc@cnhcirclek.org by Friday May 30th, 2008 to be apart of this amazing team.

For further information, questions, or comments please contact Monica Alegre at ftc@cnhcirclek.org

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Go West Committee Application - Due May 31, 2008

Take part in the revolutionary Go West! event by joining the Go West! 2008-2009 committee =). It is a great opportunity to develop your leadership skills and meet other people from other schools in the Cal-Nev-Ha District as well as other Districts. Planning Go West is a lot of fun =) and if you join my committee, I'll give you a cookie =)

Please submit your application to gowest@cnhcirclek.org by 11:59pm Saturday, May 31, 2008
If you have any questions, please contact Eric Ly by email at gowest@cnhcirclek.org or by phone at (626) 227-6073
Thank You
I look forward in giving you a cookie =) posted by Eric Ly at 11:03 AM 0 Comments

Monday, May 12, 2008
MY PEOPLE

If you see this then VICTORY!!!! If not then i am confused on how this blog thing works and D: ahaha posted by E.T. at 7:58 PM 0 Comments

Friday, May 9, 2008
Golden Gate Division WEBSITE!

Hey Cal-Nev-Ha! posted by Cheriz Cajita at 2:05 AM 0 Comments

Thursday, May 8, 2008
One Month!

I can hardly believe it- I got my first round of Monthly Report Forms (MRFs) a few days ago! :)

As a District, here's what we've done (approximately):

We had 29 on time MRFs!
We've volunteered 11,609.3 service hours
We've raised $232.21 for PTP
We've raised $288.19 for UNICEF
We've raised $24.10 for our DFI (TBD)
So total, we've raised $544.50 for all our causes!

In just our first month, we've done SO much- it's just amazing. And it's just the beginning! posted by Alex at 7:08 PM 0 Comments

Monday, May 5, 2008
Governor Travels -UC Davis Banquet

It was definitely great to travel up to Northern California again, which was great. Seeing people you haven't seen for a while is defnitely a relief, especially when I've traveled so much over this past month.

Arriving at UC Davis's banquet, it immediately gave me memories of last year, when people like Jeff and Madeline were on the District Board the past year, introduced as the new Vice President's of the club.

The more I think about it, the more I see what I think to be "The ideal Circle K Member" in both of them.

I think when you have served on a District Board, and then decide to serve on the club board during your last year, you do it for more than just being involved. I really think they both saw the need to step up and help their club stay as amazing as they have been the past four years. I promise you, I think you have seen the results. Kiwanian of the Year, distinguished awards left and right, UC Davis has definitely embodied everything Circle K these past few years.

But just to see those two, along with Emily, who did an amazing job as President, and Ami, who will always kept on top of her funds (and refund checks, haha), do so many amazing things for UC Davis, I just can't put to words how thankful I'm sure their successors are for the foundation they've laid out for future boards to follow.

I want the whole District to know this wonderful board did more than step up the level of dedicating their time to Circle K International. They set out this past year to make a difference, and they did more than that. They were the difference.

Thanks for making UC Davis such an amazing club this past year, and thanks to anyone else who was a part of their amazing climb to awesomeness.

I am so excited for what Melissa Joe and her board will accomplish. I know that with guidance from your past board, the possibilities for success are endless. posted by Chris Plasterer at 10:49 PM 0 Comments

Kiwanis Family Committee Application - Due May 22, 2008

Help strengthen the relationships that the district has with its Kiwanis Family counterparts by being involved in this year's Kiwanis Family Committee. Throughout the year, committee members will work in conjunction with district officers and the Kiwanis Family Chair to establish and to implement various programs, events and resources.

Please submit your completed application (attached) and any questions you may have to District Kiwanis Family Chair, Gail Nipitnorasate.

Applications can be found under the "Resources" section of this wonderful website!

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MD&E Application

Are you sexy, fun, and LOVE your District! Then the District Membership Development and Education Committee is for you! It's a great opportunity to learn more about other clubs in the district, exchange and offer ideas, and help develop members dedicated to service, leadership and fellowship all throughout the district!

Please send applications to mde@cnhcirclek.org by 11:59PM Friday, May 16th.

2008-2009 MD&E Committee Application posted by Sunny at 12:05 AM 0 Comments

Sunday, May 4, 2008
Service Team App

Hello Everyone!!

I hope you all are having an awesome evening! Attached is the 2008 District Service Team Application for the Cal-Nev-Ha District, please take the time to distribute this out to whoever you believe would be amazing asset to the myself and the District Board for this upcoming year.

Assisting the District Board on a District committee is an amazing experience, and many times result in a committee member serving on the board the following year from his or her experiences assisting those on the District Board the year before. This year in an effort to recruit the best of the best from all around the District we will be only opening 6 positions this year. So if you have some innovative ideas, and think you have what it takes to serve alongside other "Titans of Service" on the Service Team read over the application and send it in to me ASAP.

Know also that serving on the District Service Team will take some time and dedication, so make sure you also have the desire to want to work for the District as well (I have FULL confidence in every single one of you!) so that your experience on the committee is an awesomely rewarding one.

This Service Application needs to be emailed only to service@cnhcirclek.org no later than May 15th, 2008 by 10:00pm PST.

I can't wait to work with you this year and I have no doubt in my mind that we are going to have a truly memorable experience this year. CNH Ballin!!

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Saturday, May 3, 2008
DOTC Intros

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