tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25749875645163607442024-03-19T05:20:04.597-04:00CKI Prez SayzThe official blog of the 2008-2009 CKI International PresidentKristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.comBlogger123125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-66301922488657770492009-08-10T21:16:00.002-04:002009-08-24T21:21:45.176-04:00Thank You!Greetings CKI!<br /><br />Thank you so much for a fantastic year of service, leadership, and fellowship.<br /><br />I am super proud to report that the House of Delegates has met and elected Jason Stewart of the Ohio District to be your new International President!<br /><br />Jason is a former Key Clubber and IP Governor of the Ohio District and will do an amazing job!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pLY-aN7rg-E&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pLY-aN7rg-E&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />On behalf of the entire 08-09 CKI Board we thank you so much for giving us the opportunity to serve you and wish you the best of luck in the future!<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEUZeSXrYzd6yz2nAS-bSLCb6h6Tp6XGcPEi0PpVxOgvnz5nmnpwiEHZi5gbV-0Pc1qzxCxtzUDDfX6-3DwCkR2x1pxBCp0AKVyJ36lTv3zUoYMLls6QAiDrPKvi4HjLsErkRv3ZaoEw0/s1600-h/5933_1217484481821_1370130002_30643744_7964402_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 230px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEUZeSXrYzd6yz2nAS-bSLCb6h6Tp6XGcPEi0PpVxOgvnz5nmnpwiEHZi5gbV-0Pc1qzxCxtzUDDfX6-3DwCkR2x1pxBCp0AKVyJ36lTv3zUoYMLls6QAiDrPKvi4HjLsErkRv3ZaoEw0/s320/5933_1217484481821_1370130002_30643744_7964402_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373705102863093554" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Always yours,<br />Kristen M. Reed, New York District<br />2008-09 International President, Circle K InternationalKristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-50296042801256446692009-07-27T21:25:00.000-04:002009-07-27T21:26:00.746-04:00I believe in ZERO<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/XrF_iq1-QtY&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/XrF_iq1-QtY&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-79124222810688972122009-07-14T20:25:00.000-04:002009-07-14T20:26:19.953-04:00Ducks 4 KidsWhat a cute Kiwanis Club Project!<br /><br /><object width="340" height="285"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vmQzmfN0Rkk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vmQzmfN0Rkk&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="285"></embed></object>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-75044737257819232902009-07-14T20:06:00.001-04:002009-07-14T20:07:17.401-04:00Be a Hero!<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" >Greetings CKI!<br /><br />July 22 is “Be a Hero for Babies Day” and we’re asking you to don your cape and donate as little as $1.99 to help premature babies. Farmers is doubling your gift, so the bigger you give, the bigger the match. Be an everyday superhero — sacrifice your morning coffee, sub, weekend movie ticket, or those new shoes to help give every baby a healthy start! Donate online at <a href="http://www.marchofdimes.com/hero" onmousedown="'UntrustedLink.bootstrap($(this)," target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><span>http://www.marchofdimes.co</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>m/hero</a><br /><br />Here’s what’s extra cool: you can pick up our avatar after you make your donation and show off your superhero status to your Facebook friends!<br /><br />Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: georgia;font-size:100%;" >Kristen</span><br /></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-75777278403624475052009-07-10T02:56:00.002-04:002009-07-10T04:52:14.905-04:00Achieving Your Childhood Dreams<object width="340" height="285"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ji5_MqicxSo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ji5_MqicxSo&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="285"></embed></object><br /><span class="text_exposed_show">"Focus on others, not yourself." -Randy Pausch</span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-33294425047365960982009-07-05T17:28:00.000-04:002009-07-05T17:29:25.420-04:00Membership Updates<span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><strong>Greetings Everyone!</strong></span> <p style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Please take the time to check out <a href="http://community.kiwanisone.org/media/p/3035/download.aspx" target="_blank">http://community.kiwanisone.<wbr>org/media/p/3035/download.aspx</a> for the newest updated Circle K International Club Information Listing regarding where we are in terms of membership and <span><span><span><span>dues</span></span></span></span> payment. </span></p> <div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">This was updated on <u><b>7</b><b>/1/09</b></u> and is our most up to date document.<br /><br /><u style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><b>Congratulations to the 5 largest districts in CKI:</b></u><br /></span><ol style="color: rgb(51, 204, 255);"><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>California-Nevada-Hawaii: <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">1,509 members</span></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>New York: <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">920 members</span></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Pennsylvania: <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">915 members</span></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Capital: <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">853 members</span></b></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Pacific-Northwest: <span style="color: rgb(255, 204, 204);">531 members</span></b></span></li></ol></div> <div style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Questions, changes, comments, concerns:</strong> e-mail <a href="mailto:gmullen@kiwanis.org" target="_blank">gmullen@kiwanis.org</a> in the Member Services Department or call 1-800-KIWANIS ext. 411</span></div> <p style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;">Enjoy and have a great day!</span></p> <p style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>--Kristen</strong></span></p>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-18377484472576424772009-07-02T03:34:00.003-04:002009-07-02T03:38:15.646-04:00Goodbye Ogdensburg, Hello Dallas!<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hi all:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">So I'm about to leave for Key Club International Convention in 30 minutes or so (it takes me a while to drive to the Syracuse airport.) Just wanted to pop on and share with you fine people the <span style="font-weight: bold;">HOT</span> weather forecast that awaits me.</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNMfEWAcogbE8zGTALbs7u8aBmZgEFfd0M5X9h7rSxBEonw4y6ZuFIJv_9E3glh_on6xFRm9jz-5_ierqePZq_clu267yUrCsZeey1AyaadD3uySQnvmOwATbzJPsJjY48AefJ2gNVcM/s1600-h/ogdweather.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 91px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcNMfEWAcogbE8zGTALbs7u8aBmZgEFfd0M5X9h7rSxBEonw4y6ZuFIJv_9E3glh_on6xFRm9jz-5_ierqePZq_clu267yUrCsZeey1AyaadD3uySQnvmOwATbzJPsJjY48AefJ2gNVcM/s320/ogdweather.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353763293896586274" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgn8k00OyZVixrXmDLsgtL25sOpXXG4XR3velgQ8FTPxchTBg2m8ExuyWW0Rc6Q1Mw2XstZ46TreCtq0n8y9zOQjOh1wIM78DL-IVu0gqI2eyQwcN49M2h6Dgutz9byC6dbxDLpdTKjTo/s1600-h/dallyweather.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 92px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgn8k00OyZVixrXmDLsgtL25sOpXXG4XR3velgQ8FTPxchTBg2m8ExuyWW0Rc6Q1Mw2XstZ46TreCtq0n8y9zOQjOh1wIM78DL-IVu0gqI2eyQwcN49M2h6Dgutz9byC6dbxDLpdTKjTo/s320/dallyweather.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353763296052386866" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;"><br />Goodbye rainy Ogdensburg, Hello HOT-Dallas :)</span><br /><br />--Kristen<br /><br /></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-60444197038208694952009-07-01T22:51:00.006-04:002009-07-02T03:48:35.806-04:00Summer = Celebrations!<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Greetings all:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Happy Canada Day to all of my Canadian friends in the Kiwanis family and I hope that everyone in the States has a very safe and healthy 4th of July Celebration this upcoming weekend! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I've been super busy lately traveling during this summer service season. I was fortunate enough to spend a great weekend in Pittsburgh for the Pennsylvania District Summer Board Meeting, travel down to the sweet south to Nashville for the Kiwanis International Convention, and now I find myself packing my bags to Dallas, Texas for the Key Club International Convention. Yeehaaaw!<br /><br />When I return I'll have full write-ups for everyone on Pittsburgh, Nashville, and Dallas to share as well as a few fun photos to attach along.<br /><br />Thank you to the <a href="http://www.sitemeter.com/?a=stats&s=s32ckiprez">hundreds of people</a> who read this blog every month and to all the Kiwanis family members making the commitment to serve this summer :)<br /><br />Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,<br />--Kristen<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 204, 204);">"Dude, life isn't as hard as people think. All you have to do is keep livin' , laughin', and lovin' " ~Kia Albertson-Rogers, 2008-2009 Key Club International President</span><br /></span></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-75031327009442739612009-06-29T04:03:00.005-04:002009-06-29T04:11:12.885-04:00Create custom postage and support the March of Dimes<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Hey there CKI!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Looking for a great way to support the March of Dimes? <a href="http://www.marchofdimes.com/howtohelp/15144.asp#">Click here</a> for more information on how you can create custom U.S. Postage stamps and fundraise for the March of Dimes at the same time!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">--Kristen<br /></span></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-11196559246171381692009-06-24T17:00:00.001-04:002009-06-24T17:00:46.801-04:00I love Kiwanis :) One CAN Make a Difference<object width="340" height="285"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-E2Ld462P9c&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-E2Ld462P9c&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x006699&color2=0x54abd6&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="285"></embed></object>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-57877140289619009292009-06-24T10:56:00.003-04:002009-06-24T10:59:46.904-04:00Congratulations Minerva!<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Congratulations to Immediate Past </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.dukecirclek.org/">Duke University CKI</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> President Minerva Thai for winning the CKI Six Cents Initiative fundraising contest! Minerva won a FREE </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.circlek.org/convention">International Convention</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> Registration for raising the most money on the UNICEF Six Cents Portal this year.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Curious how much Minerva raised? </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://unicefusa.org/sixcentsonline">Click here!</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br />--Kristen</span></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-43639229181715717952009-06-23T19:50:00.001-04:002009-06-23T19:52:02.090-04:00Google is giving back!<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Greetings CKI!</span><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.givoogle.com/"><br />Click Here</a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> to check out how you can use the same great Google Search Engine that you've always loved to help the American Cancer Society!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >--Kristen</span></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-20175145977082965942009-06-23T14:42:00.002-04:002009-06-23T14:42:56.148-04:00CKI has Twitter!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSr3Ps4j0v1R3eciHTpSUtwDAg7o0lVWPJrsHvmSq9Jdp9M5motJtwDqznWW6XVr_2GAHxbNnRMcJrkgl-0T1K5XdCg9pVAd3_TxkDD6SCM_LEhqhuhpVrwb6-qn2-2C5JY5s3xcOg-bs/s1600-h/tweetcki.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 224px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSr3Ps4j0v1R3eciHTpSUtwDAg7o0lVWPJrsHvmSq9Jdp9M5motJtwDqznWW6XVr_2GAHxbNnRMcJrkgl-0T1K5XdCg9pVAd3_TxkDD6SCM_LEhqhuhpVrwb6-qn2-2C5JY5s3xcOg-bs/s320/tweetcki.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350595357914756146" border="0" /></a>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-20747858460945185452009-06-18T06:41:00.003-04:002009-06-18T06:46:29.903-04:00Challenge. Create. Change. Video Contest - Win $10,000!<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Visit Youtube.com/converseonestar to enter the contest.<br /><br />In a short, creative video, show us how you're changing your world for a chance to win $10,000 + a $1,000 Converse One Star Wardrobe.<br /><br />Additional Prizes:<br />2nd Finalist: $5,000 cash + $500 Converse One Star Wardrobe<br />3rd Finalist: $2,000 cash + $500 Converse One Star Wardrobe<br /><br />The three finalists will all receive a trip for two to the Wanderlust Festival in Lake Tahoe, California, where one finalist will be announced as the Grand Prize Winner.<br /><br />Submit your video by June 28. Go to YouTube.com/converseonestar to submit and for more information </span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-41018698132651499372009-06-18T06:27:00.003-04:002009-06-18T06:30:09.709-04:00Encouragement: Pass it On<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Greetings CKI!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Got a minute? Check out the YouTube video below. This small clip is one of my favorite commercials out on TV right now. It's to promote the Foundation for a Better Life however it is extremely adorable and teaches us a nice life lesson in only 61 seconds. :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">--Kristen</span></span><br /><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Lp3ka4E77YM&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Lp3ka4E77YM&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x2b405b&color2=0x6b8ab6" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-47390736225441462592009-06-18T03:13:00.003-04:002009-06-18T03:17:31.203-04:00Volunteering is SEXY<h2>Guest Post: Volunteering is sexy<br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-family:georgia;" >By Adam</span></span></h2> <div id="a_content">Do you want to be happier, more successful, have more friends, and a loving partner? Now these are the kinds of promises that many self-help gurus make millions out of. In fact if I charged you a lot of money and gave you this promise you'd more than likely pay. However, there is a way to get all of these results, it's SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN (yes really) and it's FREE. What's the answer - you ask? Volunteering I say.<p> </p> The scientific findings of volunteering and positive psychology show that:<p> </p> <ul><li>Giving (not taking) makes us happier</li><li>Volunteering can increase life satisfaction and self esteem</li><li>Volunteering facilitates meeting others, connecting with others and making friends</li><li><b>People who volunteer are seen as more attractive to the opposite sex</b></li><li>People who volunteer are seen as cooler than those who don't volunteer </li></ul><br />There is a wealth of research that demonstrates endless psychological and sociological benefits of volunteering. <p> </p> Why then don't more people volunteer? To the ill informed volunteering is seen as dowdy. <b>It has an image problem</b>. Volunteer groups (with the exception of a few) have done a very poor job of making themselves look sexy - and it is. There is research to back up the claim that people who volunteer are more attractive to the opposite sex than is say having a cool car, or talking about your bulging pay pack. Basically, if you want to be happier, be in a relationship, have better self-esteem.... and so on - volunteer.<p> </p> The other reason people don't volunteer so much is that it is a hassle. Who do I call? Where do I go? How can I find a place close to where I live? How can I find something I'm interested in to volunteer? To not make to fine a point about it - most of these barriers are addressed through SEEK Volunteer, a centralised database of all the volunteer jobs available in Australia (and a lovely client of Naked's).<p> </p> <b>So what needs to happen for more people to volunteer?</b> <ol><li>Volunteer organisations need to re-brand themselves and strip away their dowdy image - you can make yourselves better.</li><li>People need to be aware of the benefits, and believe they are real.</li></ol><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Try it.<br /><br /><br /></span><p> </p> <span style="font-style: italic;">Adam Ferrier is a Consumer Psychologist and Managing Partner of Naked Communications. He has degrees in Clinical Psychology and Commerce. Adam worked in Forensic Psychology, brand consultancy (Added Value), and advertising (Saatchi & Saatchi) before founding Naked Australia. Naked is working with some of the world's most progressive brands and ambitious marketers. Naked was Adnews Agency of the Year in 2007. Adam is registered with the NSW Psychologists Board, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. You can find him online at </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.consumerpsychologist.blogspot.com/">consumerpsychologist.blogspot.com</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span></div>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-27299385242551138322009-06-10T15:31:00.003-04:002009-06-10T16:41:30.043-04:00My Summer 2009 Playlist<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Hey there CKI!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Looking for any cool tunes to jam out to on your summer road trips? or maybe you need some good ear candy for the long 6 hour road trip to your District's summer social? Check out below for my fun Summer 2009 playlist that I've got playing right now! <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Feel free to comment and leave your favorite Summer 2009 songs, I'm always looking to expand my music collection!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold; font-family: trebuchet ms;">Kristen's Summer 2009 Playlist </span><br /><ol style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C661GM-N1_o">Walking on the Moon by The-Dream</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xcfQ8C7mTAY">American Cowboy by Jada</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDc7rGGio-0">Something Pretty by Seth Horan</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXYz4F2_rTg">Fire Burning by Sean Kingston</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UX0p7uAW2s">That's not my name by the Ting Tings</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbObeE6s1I8">Forgive me by Leona Lewis</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uiyYpnUS08k">Road to Paradise by TAT</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flAvh1o-s5E">C'mon get Higher by Matt Nathanson</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRsx6Z8Qbn0">Sugar by Flo Rida</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGwH-x4VoH8">Cold Shoulder by Adele</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bap-oZI-Grc">My Life would Suck without You by Kelly Clarkson</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2tMV96xULk">I know you want me by Pitbull</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km-1GvGqddw">I don't need it by Jamie Foxx</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGrCXKz9RCA">Empty House by Paper Route</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvd79uirM_8">Breaking Dishes by Rihanna</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQ0AFriC7ZM">Farewell to the Fairground by White Lies</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKrBlIXzI5I">My Delirium by Ladyhawke</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkSq2Zn2XoY">Day 'N' Nite by Kid Cudi</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NbhfD5wIU4">Goodbye by Kristina DeBarge</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO9uKTKOGPE">Jai Ho! (You are my Destiny) by The Pussycat Dolls/A.R. Rahman</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdi-EkCoUCk">Half Mast by Empire of the Sun</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BHCqW2iAP0">Take me on the Floor by the Veronicas</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIbFB112AtI">Boom Boom Pow by The Black Eyed Peas</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt0IlrQYOxM">Heads Will Roll by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtmaeZjY_VA">Trouble by Nevershoutnever!</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y47hO8EV9Pg">Welcome to the World by Kevin Rudolf</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTQXWxSrCx8">Give it to me Right by Melanie Fiona</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3avpxf_JDw">T.O.N.Y. by Solange</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bsbhglou2fk">Funny the Way it is by Dave Matthews Band</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ngf5Oo_XrjI">Poker Face by Lady GaGa</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2iDGI5WeFQ">Who's Got Your Money? by Tina Parol</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsYzsV4RzdE">Love etc by the Pet Shop Boys</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QzbYWQbUmE">I do not Hook Up by Kelly Clarkson</a><br /></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QzbYWQbUmE">Happy House by The Juan Maclean</a></li><li><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOTTnhsOEr0">She loves Everybody by Chester French</a></li></ol><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Yours in a Fellowship and Fun Summer,</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" >--Kristen</span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-48338778349852378422009-06-10T01:04:00.002-04:002009-06-10T01:08:55.942-04:00This one time...<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">This one time...</span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopnJe42RlIjaxq0sILJWxFRzeWWhrNA5ZsgN0lynFqCYhqXliZgZaDHl7Sjvx3sWYS9pzgjbVEtvKzEsafWKQu2tAZok3_Xsj0gjqroVJaebwS8rETRYG_HY-jGr_VIJAkx7CaHu-vUk/s1600-h/PICT1877.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopnJe42RlIjaxq0sILJWxFRzeWWhrNA5ZsgN0lynFqCYhqXliZgZaDHl7Sjvx3sWYS9pzgjbVEtvKzEsafWKQu2tAZok3_Xsj0gjqroVJaebwS8rETRYG_HY-jGr_VIJAkx7CaHu-vUk/s320/PICT1877.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5345560655322482674" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">I turned the recreation room at my parent's house into a loading station for my club's Better World Books Book Drive, haha! <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">And when I say "This one time..." I actually mean today, LOL!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >.......thanks Mom & Dad for being so kind as to let me completely take over the pool table and recreation space. Love you guys :)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I'll be spending tomorrow packing these up and getting them ready to ship off with the UPS man on Friday!</span><br /><span style=";font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><br />Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;">--Kristen</span></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-2927364034211246802009-06-03T16:16:00.003-04:002009-06-03T21:22:24.329-04:00Shop UNICEF this summer!<div style="text-align: left;font-family:trebuchet ms;"><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><h2 style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);" align="center">Celebrate Summer in Style with UNICEF!</h2> <p align="center"><a href="http://inside.unicefusa.org/site/R?i=YwXvqSMzilfTgwRhtYUVng.." target="_blank"><img alt="UNICEF Tote and Water Bottle" src="http://inside.unicefusa.org/images/content/pagebuilder/14549.jpg" border="0" /></a></p> <p align="center"><strong></strong> </p> </span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);"><p align="center"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >Play, shine and soak up the sun with new gifts picked fresh for summer.</span></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><a href="http://inside.unicefusa.org/site/R?i=qS7r4ITV5idhqsAVPuL7QA.." target="_blank">Shop UNICEF</a> for bright gift ideas, activities for summer travel, and totes that take you from the pool to the mall in style.</span></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:120;" ><span style="font-size:120;"><a href="http://inside.unicefusa.org/site/R?i=6HztukaV7n6TaiBf7CcdJQ.." target="_blank"><span style="font-size:120;">Shop UNICEF today</span></a>. </span></span></strong></p> <p align="center"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >Every card, every gift saves a life.</span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >While this may not go towards our Six Cents Initiative it is still an awesome way to support UNICEF when you are away from your clubs in the summer. So Shop, Support, and Soak up the Sun CKI!</span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" >Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,</span></strong></p><p align="center"><strong><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;">--Kr</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" ><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: normal;">isten</span></span></span></strong></p></span></span></div></div>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-31904167882468072832009-05-25T03:15:00.004-04:002009-05-25T03:25:03.897-04:00Send a free postcard to an American Soldier - Memorial Day Blog (U.S. Holiday)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5czDQx9I3FcNby28GFqHxSucW6PrtWDKKo-O8mVV-T193Vjlc-QuIixAevP7BQZ431BdyyedG3W5pihVEKDwSUZCAjASFLFbRWKwtKsOwbbc40Sg9tfyt3A17c1KRWUeEdhaxA4iNuho/s1600-h/Banner.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 74px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5czDQx9I3FcNby28GFqHxSucW6PrtWDKKo-O8mVV-T193Vjlc-QuIixAevP7BQZ431BdyyedG3W5pihVEKDwSUZCAjASFLFbRWKwtKsOwbbc40Sg9tfyt3A17c1KRWUeEdhaxA4iNuho/s320/Banner.gif" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339658671188384290" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >Greetings CKI'ers!</span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Happy Memorial Day to all of my American Circle K'ers out there :) If you get the chance to take a break from barbecuing, parades, and enjoying the holiday off of work please stop by </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://www.letssaythanks.com/">http://www.letssaythanks.com</a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">. </span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Let's Say Thanks is a project run by the Xerox Company to allow people <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">(just like you and me!)</span> to send cards to American soldiers for <span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE!</span> </span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 153, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />4 minutes</span> + <span style="font-weight: bold;">Let's Say Thanks</span> + <span style="font-weight: bold;">your caring & compassion</span> = <span style="font-weight: bold;">Free Card to a deserving Soldier</span></span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />Yours in the spirit of SIMPLE service having a SERIOUS impact,</span> <span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br />--Kristen</span></span> </span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-68713840429493040592009-05-22T11:20:00.007-04:002009-05-22T13:03:53.374-04:00Updates from the President<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-okeZz9lpOyWGXiW8tsmrkl-B6Z97gSV2sftT3TTQykYct5_BzFzUPHbHX56UdKtfL1Ck9DmZ-J_fLHRywRkFsI2OkPSLYmEVR2q5-65IJR6YEs0GkCG63OC3USsM8kPF-Y8EdDC1UQ/s1600-h/brookenkristen.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE-okeZz9lpOyWGXiW8tsmrkl-B6Z97gSV2sftT3TTQykYct5_BzFzUPHbHX56UdKtfL1Ck9DmZ-J_fLHRywRkFsI2OkPSLYmEVR2q5-65IJR6YEs0GkCG63OC3USsM8kPF-Y8EdDC1UQ/s320/brookenkristen.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338694099162044450" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Brooke and I holding up our signs to lead our athletes to their games!<br /></span><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHBRQ0mLgYvpwARF5vOQdGdS_F-7dCtkZVz_aWRQYLCljPcaO1KOvL6acfZmM7eb1Zieo5WS-3VYBjdFl-SRs4E7FFp-kPHkG3e2NrrPk_45MWOJEEjIEf7lyYGYqxOK1FAFSFvFFHN7g/s1600-h/dancejesse.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHBRQ0mLgYvpwARF5vOQdGdS_F-7dCtkZVz_aWRQYLCljPcaO1KOvL6acfZmM7eb1Zieo5WS-3VYBjdFl-SRs4E7FFp-kPHkG3e2NrrPk_45MWOJEEjIEf7lyYGYqxOK1FAFSFvFFHN7g/s320/dancejesse.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338694094925574482" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">My buddy Jesse and I dancing!</span><br /></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4WPg7GG7_1PdTWOyQIQUKoT7cgX4q2J49Xo8YE6URULDiNhIw4YwakoJHAebJNzviP2wByFFEPq25VLCitesQ-PS9tiLPd7yt1hN_7JUVUC1J-f1Wy-BihX5XwF-Xgo5J6nraWqGWM4/s1600-h/group.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT4WPg7GG7_1PdTWOyQIQUKoT7cgX4q2J49Xo8YE6URULDiNhIw4YwakoJHAebJNzviP2wByFFEPq25VLCitesQ-PS9tiLPd7yt1hN_7JUVUC1J-f1Wy-BihX5XwF-Xgo5J6nraWqGWM4/s320/group.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338694092831626834" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Mary, Brooke, Allison, Me, Joe (amazing Kiwanis Advisor), and Laura at the end of the day!<br /><br /><br /><br /></span></span></div><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hey there CKI!</span><br /><br />So now that final exams are FINALLY over I can sit down and write you a thorough update on what's shaken in the life of your IP.<br /><br /></span> <ol style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Fell in love - </span>Absolutely! So since the last time I wrote I have completely fallen in love (again) with the Special Olympics organization. If your club hasn't had the opportunity to work with them in the past you should definitely check out their web-site for more information on how to get involved. They are some of the sweetest and most caring individuals I've ever had the pleasure to meet and the events at the Special Olympics are a blast! You can do everything from face painting, scoring the games, or assisting the athletes. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> To look at some pictures from my Special Olympics event go ahead and up to the top!</span><br /><br /></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Read a Book or 2 - </span>Since finals have been over I have been able to lay in my backyard and catch up on some reading. I finished <span style="font-style: italic;">Secret Diary of a Call Girl</span> which has now been made into a ShowTime TV show, kinda cool. I really recommend it as a good summer read in case anyone is looking for one. Also, yesterday I was laying on a blanket in my yard trying to read <span style="font-style: italic;">The Curious Case of Benjamin Button</span> since I've seen the movie but I always think books are better. Well, I had to take a quick phone call on my cell phone inside <span style="font-style: italic;">(okay I lied it was like a 40 minute phone call..haha)</span> and came back to have the pages ALL OVER my YARD! My puppy Buster had torn apart book! Apparently, I am a mother of a very anti-literacy dog or he was hungry or something because the pages were EVERYWHERE! I'll have to go to the Book Store this weekend and get a new copy since my fiesty little puppy went crazy on me.<br /><br /></span> </li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Service! </span>Yes, I am so excited. This upcoming Saturday I organized <a href="http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=201696865301&ref=mf">a city-wide clean up for my hometown of Ogdensburg, N.Y.</a> My co-chair <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nick-Vaugh/105544854147">Nick Vaugh</a>, he's a City Councilor *oh la la!* has been absolutley fantastic and we have contacted everyone and their neighbor to come out and pitch in. It looks like the weather is going to hold up for us which is pretty sweet. Also, on Saturday I am chaperoning a Key Club Dodgeball Tournament and then working a Key Club Talent Show on June 3rd. So, essentially a Kiwanis Family summer. I love it!<br /><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Blogging - </span>So, besides blogging on here I also write on <a href="http://marchofdimeskristen.wordpress.com/">Blogging for Babies</a>. I was appointed last month to be a Collegiate Council Ambassador for the March of Dimes. Pretty sweet, right? In a nut shell, because I love babies I get to help out people who love babies to by encouraging campuses to get involved with the March of Dimes. I love it! So, if you get a moment check out my March of Dimes blog. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 51, 102);">Every comment is a chance to win a purple Dell wireless Computer Mouse.</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wahoo go free stuff!</span><br /></span></li><li><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">CKI - </span>Saved the best for last!<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Muahha! </span>In addition to serving as your International President for the year I'm really proud to be the International liaison to the <a href="http://slp.kiwanis.org/CircleK/leadership/conventions/convo/lssp.aspx">LSSP</a> Committee. They have been super hard at work at figuring out logistics, meals, amazing service projects, fellowship day, t-shirt colors, and much more. They are one hard bunch of workers and Chair Lukas and Vice Chair Heather are fantastic as well. Also, an update will be going out shortly about the results of the April Board Meeting. The minutes are being approved <span style="font-style: italic;">(it took a little bit longer then expected because iBoard members have final exams to study for too!)</span> but none-the-less you'll be getting a full update in your inbox pretty soon. And we can't wait to tell you about all the rockin' stuff we did!</span></li></ol><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">Anyways - tada!</span> I hope you enjoyed my update and feel free to leave some comments and let me know what you're up to this summer, I'd love to hear!<br /><br />Love of Service, <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 153, 0);">Sun</span>, and Summer,</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span><span style="font-family: georgia; font-style: italic;font-size:130%;" ><br /><br />--Kristen</span><span style="font-size:85%;"> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br />p.s. </span><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://slp.kiwanis.org/CircleK/magazine/tip/09-04-30/6_ways_to_do_service_in_the_sun.aspx">Click Here for 6 ways to do Service in the Sun by. NY District LtG Kari Martin</a><br /></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-2390937386474955162009-05-21T19:08:00.002-04:002009-05-21T19:11:45.383-04:00In need of motivation?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluZ6bp7NNHGbrc4g_teOjDvOQkmg5QAzhIe6VnO8PbKzsWxT3HRJmDPv1JRUhESFsiGmbRW3rYXQy2-e2gg7JjUzblgBxH2BazySRXnAvs4g8XNF60T5GbnE3a1v5FVZendgQwldinxY/s1600-h/TableMountain_narrowweb__300x449,0.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 180px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluZ6bp7NNHGbrc4g_teOjDvOQkmg5QAzhIe6VnO8PbKzsWxT3HRJmDPv1JRUhESFsiGmbRW3rYXQy2-e2gg7JjUzblgBxH2BazySRXnAvs4g8XNF60T5GbnE3a1v5FVZendgQwldinxY/s320/TableMountain_narrowweb__300x449,0.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338418454966500658" border="0" /></a><span id="profile_status"><span id="status_text"><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-style: italic;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-weight: bold;">"Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain."</span> ~Unknown</span></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><br /></span><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Have a great day all.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">In the spirit of service,</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: georgia;">--Kristen</span><br /></span></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-7393620840519422522009-05-15T11:26:00.004-04:002009-05-15T11:33:53.469-04:00Blog Poll: Facebook<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECTfzKZqwZlNEp-cqvNcH4TZA4X6IjlqM-JWtHgnFaWhXnyB3i31gtcK-UWa9MPn__udpx9w7BM-8ioyS4zduMKdRX1Ey3pJqsdrELWEwQCndMB7T_lBDUIxnkrMXfM-uNSRQR9N0s2o/s1600-h/facebook_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 160px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjECTfzKZqwZlNEp-cqvNcH4TZA4X6IjlqM-JWtHgnFaWhXnyB3i31gtcK-UWa9MPn__udpx9w7BM-8ioyS4zduMKdRX1Ey3pJqsdrELWEwQCndMB7T_lBDUIxnkrMXfM-uNSRQR9N0s2o/s320/facebook_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336074334412283202" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hi there CKI!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Blog Poll - Answer via Comments! <span style="font-weight: bold;">Share your ideas with the rest of the blog readers!</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;font-family:trebuchet ms;" >"How does your club use Facebook as a recruitment tool?"<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Live to Serve -- Love to Serve,</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">--Kristen</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span></span><br /></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-44505609101107570012009-05-11T02:02:00.003-04:002009-05-11T02:04:44.832-04:00I'm Marching for Maddie, are you?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HhjwOwKM77hyph0a7WVYM_i5ys8JZrs7PPZPDC5SOloXfNcLgoZmODiTr1bFWv4IesOI2kyzzDXrWt5R5dYstpJtS-PSwgt6bO4iWbmfwlwsIBTCsBDokmNlhcTntt2IPVsLYUzIAao/s1600-h/Maddie.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3HhjwOwKM77hyph0a7WVYM_i5ys8JZrs7PPZPDC5SOloXfNcLgoZmODiTr1bFWv4IesOI2kyzzDXrWt5R5dYstpJtS-PSwgt6bO4iWbmfwlwsIBTCsBDokmNlhcTntt2IPVsLYUzIAao/s320/Maddie.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334442942246240914" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I'm making a difference by helping to save the lives of premature babies.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms; font-weight: bold;">Are you?</span><br /><br /><a style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" href="http://marchofdimeskristen.wordpress.com/2009/05/10/marchformaddie/">Click Here to support March for Maddie. </a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Together, we can help babies to be born healthy...we just have to walk to get there.</span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2574987564516360744.post-80845439245638652932009-05-10T21:07:00.003-04:002009-05-10T21:12:22.564-04:00End of the Semester<span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Hi Everyone-</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">I figured I would stop in and say "Hellloooo!" since I am in need of a study break! Congratulations to those of you who have finished your semester or are on your way/have graduated. I'm still in school for the next week doing final exams, final portfolios, and final papers for my six courses.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">However, I am excited that next semester will be my second to last and I will finally be a senior, woot! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Anywho, I can't wait for my finals to be over so that I can give my blog more attention. In the mean time if you're interested in what I've been up to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2023829&id=1370130002&l=6e80b32df0">click here</a> for pictures from my SUNY Potsdam CKI's Special Olympics as well as <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2022886&id=1370130002&l=94726c6e62">here</a> for March for Babies.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;">Yours in the spirit of academia,</span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; font-family: georgia;font-size:130%;" ><br />-Kristen</span><br /></span>Kristen Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08768218642873512099noreply@blogger.com0