Get Published!

Hey there CKI!

Got a cool story about a recent service project or fundraiser your club has done? Maybe you snapped an amazing photograph during a club social or mixer?

The CKI Magazine is looking for your spectacular projects surrounding the themes of service, leadership, fellowship, and especially the Six Cents Initiative.

If you have anything exciting to contribute please contact CKI Magazine Editor Amberly Peterson at ckimagazine@kiwanis.org with your ideas!

Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,

--Kristen

Better World Books

I just wanted to make the AWESOME announcement that I only spent a total of $95 for my books for the Spring 2009 semester thanks to Better World Books! =)

Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,

--Kristen

Dues Update: January 21, 2009

Greetings Everyone!

Please take the time to check out http://community.kiwanisone.org/media/p/9147.aspx for the newest updated Dues Update regarding where we are in terms of membership and dues payment.

This was updated on January 21, 2009 and is our most up to date document.

Enjoy and have a great day!

--Kristen


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Changing the World Together,
Kristen M. Reed
International President, Circle K International
president@circlek.org - www.circlek.org

"Developing college and university students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service."

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Sunday Afternoon Update

Greetings CKI!

Well, I am home from Chicago and I am proud to say your International Board had a very successful work weekend and made the most out of our time together. In addition, hats off to the Illinois-Eastern Iowa District for putting on a phenomenal fundraiser for Spastic Paralysis.

I wish I was writing you with greetings from Indianapolis right now however due to bad weather storms and Lake Effect snow in New York myself and Key Club International Trustee Jessica Morris had no choice but to be stuck here on the ground and unable to fly in this weekend. We both were scheduled to fly out of Syracuse and speak to the Kiwanis International Foundation about our respective organizations so it was a huge bummer when we both had to cancel. With that being said, the CKI Board will be combining our board meeting with the Kiwanis International Board in April so we should spend some much needed K-Family bonding there in the beginning of spring.

On a personal note, I start classes tomorrow (wahoo!) and I've been packing all day to return back to school. I started off my morning by venturing over the border to Brockville, Ontario CANADA and used one of my Hannukah gift cards for a massage at my favorite spa. It was totally needed! I realized that every month I don't use the gift card that they deduct $5 (lame!) so I redeemed it for a nice stress reliever. The rest of my afternoon will probably be spent packing, making chili with my dad, shopping for school, and then watching the Steeler's game (let's go Pittsburgh!) After my final Sunday afternoon at home I will eventually venture back to Potsdam to start off the Spring 2009 semester with a monday morning class on Human Communication.

Thanks for reading my blog and as soon as I get some free time myself and VP Ricardo will be working on a synopsis highlight of all the occurrences that happened at our board meeting in Chicago. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail your International Representative, VP Ricardo, or myself.

Keep up the great work & keep warm! Talk to you soon CKI!

Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,

--Kristen













(CKI Board at Holiday Embrace)

Chicago Circle K International Board Meeting

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to take a quick moment to let you all know that I will be away at the Circle K International Board Meeting in Chicago, IL until 1/11/2009. The CKI Board is meeting in the "windy" city for some brainstorming and to address how to best service the membership of CKI. To take a look at our agenda and let your International Representative know how you feel please click here for more information.

Immediately following I will be on personal vacation from 1/11/2009-1/13/2009. Any correspondence will be responded to depending on the availability of internet and time.

Thank you to everyone who enthusiastically took part in the CKI Monthly Chat last night and I look forward to reporting to you the board's progress from this productive weekend.

In the Chicago area this weekend? Stop by and meet the International Board!

Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,

--Kristen

Cool Download - UNICEF Canister Wrapper

Hey there CKI!

I hope everyone has had a safe and happy new year so far! I can't believe 2009 is already here! ah!

A great way to start the semester off on the right foot is to create UNICEF canisters at your first club meeting. District Governor John Cano of the Texas-Oklahoma District has created an awesome Canister Wrapper that can be downloaded here. It's an awesome fellowship activity to decorate cans with glitter and glue so have some fun and decorate cans this semester.

Live to serve -- Love to Serve,

--Kristen