october '13 bulletin issue 2, volume 1
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Volume 1 Issue 2 October 2013
Leadership Academy 2013
Leadership Academy 2013, a six-day event that changed over 60 peoples lives forever. A program filled with leadership trainings, bonding activities, self-awareness activities and much more. After spending day and night with an awesome group of fellow Circle K members, hearing of their roles in the community and all the projects that they do, and their love for community service, one cannot have any doubt that being a Circle K member is truly AMAZING!
From fellow Circle K members to Family!
Volume 2: District Service Project Report P.1 LA Experience P.2 LA Pictures P.3 MBCC Pictures P.4 International Committees P.6
In this issue Volume 1: Leadership Academy P.1 LA Experience (2x) P.2 District Secretary P.3 NEWS NEWS NEWS! P.4
!!Leadership Academy 2013 Experience
Leadership Academy “The Second Time Around”
Last year I attended LA 2012 as a participant. Who would have ever thought that a week in the woods, with 53 other CKI members from all over the world could change someone to become a better person, better yet, a better leader. This year I was chosen as one of the student facilitators to help with all preparations before, during, and after the academy. It was proven to me yet again how great a program like LA is. This year we had 63 amazing CKI members, all amazing in their own unique way. Seeing them engage in the program and grow not only personally but as a true leader was simply beautiful. Lifelong friendships were made and that is one of the tenets we serve by, Fellowship, having people all around the world that you can talk to
and even better, visit. As a Student Facilitator it was a lot of work, but one that I would do again if I
could. If you are thinking about attending LA please do not hesitate and if you are a
CKI LA 2013 graduate apply to become a Student Facilitator because you will love the 2nd part of your LA journey.
Carl Quant, Aruba
Leadership Academy 2013
There are no words, lyrics or poems that can describe the experience and feelings I shared with five of my fellow CKI members in Morgantown, Indiana. To me, Leadership Academy 2013 was a life changing experience. At first, I was not sure if I wanted to step so far out of my comfort zone, take a risk and experience the unknown. But now I have to admit, it was MORE than worth it!
During this week I learned about being a servant leader, to empower and encourage others into achieving greater goals. “A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves. —Lao Tzu”. It is important for a leader to encourage others into becoming great leaders themselves.
Leadership Academy gave me inspiration, confidence, leadership skills and over 60 new lifelong friendships. I will be forever grateful for this experience and to those who made it possible!
Diandra Dirksz, Aruba
LA 2013
AMAZING!
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DISTRICT SECRETARY
Name: Anique Vonique Mckie
D.O.B: October 17, 1993
Age: 19
School: The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus
Year: 2nd
Major: Tropical Horticulture
Years a part of the Kiwanis Family: 7 years
Previous Circle-K positions held: 2nd VP, Outstanding Chairperson (Programmes)
Previous High School: Merl Grove High School
Position held in high school: Key Club- President, 1st VP, and Secretary, 4H- Treasurer
Currently Assistant Secretary for the Past Students Association
Hobbies: dancing, playing cricket, baking, reading and listening music
Contact info:
[email protected] / [email protected]
cell: (876) 587-7175
Skype: vonny_purplegirl
Oovoo: Jesus_My_Saviour
HONEST
DISTRICT SECRETARY
DEPENDABLE
FUN!
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NEWS NEWS NEWS!
International
Comm
ittees! Executive Committee
Service Committee Kiwanis Family Relations Committee Membership and Marketing Committee Large Scale Service Project Ad-Hoc Committee
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NEWS NEWS NEWS!
Kids For the Future Camp Kiwanis Circle of the University of
Aruba
This year Kiwanis Circle K of the University of Aruba organized
for the first time a CKI Summer Camp titled “Kids for the
Future”. The camp was held in the summer vacation and a total
of 58 kids of elementary schools part took in the camp.
We believe that it is important to start at a young age to become a
strong, independent and charismatic leader. The focus was to
The children truly enjoyed themselves and learned about
themselves, their surroundings and the importance of engaging
themselves in activities not only for personal satisfaction but also
as a way to give back to their community, and that is what we
wanted to instill in them. The parents were impressed and happy
with the program, our personalities, and our dedication towards
the camp. On the last day of the camp we set up an exposition
with all the crafts made by the kids during the week and as a
farewell we had a presentation from the kids which included
some acting, dancing, and speeches. It was a wonderful week
where the kids and the Circle K Members got to interact and at
the same time learn a lot about themselves and others.
learn about themselves, others and their surroundings. It was an
opportunity for them to gain positive life-long memories. The
children had the opportunity to truly engage themselves in the
community and gave them a chance to participate in several
activities.
As it was the first camp we organized, we can really say that it was
well organized and that our program provided the kids with a
variety where the children could enjoy and learn at the same time.
The children got the opportunity to interact with our CK leaders
and talk with them as friends, about their future plans, and their
education.