Volume 21 Issue 1 April 2014

Official Bulletin of the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District

Circle of Sharing

Award-Winning Recruitment and Retention Tips

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Governor’s Greetings from Teasha

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St. Norbert College: Jeans for Justice

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Spring Fling

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Table of Contents

Governor’s Greetings………………………………………….Page 3

District Administrator Bios………………………………Page 4-5

District Board Bios………………………………………….Page 6-9

District Board New & Open Positions.………………..Page 10

Where in the World is CKI?....................................Page 11

Spring Fling………………………………………………..Page 12-13

St. Norbert College’s Jeans for Justice………………….Page 14

K-Family Piknik……………………………………………...Page 15

Monthly Service Calendar Channel……………………..Page16

Club Growth Award Winners…………………………….Page 17

Happygrams!.......................................................Page 18-19

2014-2015 District Goals…………………………………...Page 20

Letter from the Editor………………………………………Page 21

2014-2015 District Board Directory……………………..Page 22

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Greetings from Governor Teasha

Greetings WUM,

I can't believe it's after April 1st and that I

get to represent you all as your District

Governor. It is with much pride and humility

that I represent some of the most dedicated

and genuine individuals that I know. As your

District Governor, I serve you, every member

of every club. My job is to be a resource, a friend, and leader. My

goal for this term is to inspire others to be servant leaders; to lead

others by a lifestyle of servitude. I would like to see our members

make changes in their communities by embodying core principles

like kindness and compassion, and to acknowledge and honor the

leader inside of them. This district has done all of the above for me

and I will be forever indebted to each and every one of you.

This year as governor I wanted to choose a Governor's project

that members could relate to and truly make their own; my

Governor's Project is a literacy based project and I couldn't be more

excited! There are various service opportunities for this project,

including but not limited to: creating Little Free Libraries, book drives,

literacy hours (reading to: elderly, K-Kids, etc), tutoring in writing and

reading, participating in reading nights at libraries and the list goes

on and on! What I'm most excited for is the contribution that Circle

K'ers can make to their communities through these various sources!

Good luck and let me know what you do!

Thank you for this opportunity to serve you all. I look forward to a

year of service, dedication and love.

-Teasha Kirkwood

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Meet Your District Administrators...

District Administrator: Janet Degroot Member of the Berlin Kiwanis Club

Alumni of the St Norbert Circle K Club

Employed with Pat McGrath Chevyland (which happily gives her

time to be the WUM Circle K District Administrator)

Favorite Service Project/CKI Event: My favorite service project was

the Dr. Suess birthday celebration at Headstart. It was fun

interacting with the kids and the theatrical presentation by the UW

-Madison Circle K was amazing. My favorite district event is MAC

because it brings in a good balance of new and returning

members and it is great to see veteran members welcome new

members into the wonderful world of WUM!

I LOVE Circle K because the students are fantastic and come up

with so many creative ways to make their campuses and

communities better. They are always trying to do more.

#wumcirclekrocks says it all :)

Assistant District Administrator: M.A. "Fred" Dietze Member of the Greater Hudson Kiwanis Club

Alumni of Northern Arizona University and Ball State University

Majors: Under Graduate Degree— Major Speech, Minor English, BS

Education, Northern Arizona University; Graduate Degree—Adult and

Community Education, Ball State University

Favorite Service Project: Circle K, Key Club and Aktion Club.

I LOVE Circle K because of the enthusiasm and the ability to prioritize

displayed by the members.

Assistant District Administrator: Barry "The Bear" Hersh

Member of the West Bend Noon Kiwanis Club

Kiwanis Highlights: 1999- 2001 Circle K District Administrator

2004-2005 Kiwanis District Governor

2001- present Circle K Asst. Administrator

Alumni of University of Wisconsin-Madison 1985 BA Communications

Employed as the News and Sports Director of News Talk 1470am WBKV and

92.5fm WBWI West Bend

Favorite CKI Event: DCON

I LOVE Circle K because the involvement and interaction with the students

keeps me energized and makes me realize that you can accomplish

anything if you set your mind to it.

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Assistant District Administrator: Justin Hahn Member of the Waterford Area Kiwanis Club

Alumni of Carthage College

Major: Business Administration and Marketing

Favorite CKI Event : Spring Fling/MAC, because Camp Wawbeek is

such a special place for me and I love any opportunity to give back

to a second home ;) I also love the amazing energy and excitement

that Circle Kers bring to these events.

I LOVE Circle K because there is no other organization that has

members as passionate about service, as hungry for growth and

development, and as friendly towards each other as Circle K. Circle K

changed my life more than 10 years ago, and now as Assistant

Administrator, Circle Kers inspire me to do more, they motivate me to

be a better me, and they push me towards excellence in my career.

#wumcirclekrocks

Assistant District Administrator: Jeremy Tabin Member of Greater Wausau Kiwanis Club

Alumni of Penn State University

Major: Meteorology

Favorite CKI Event: Membership Awareness Conference (MAC)-This is

one of my favorite events because it is held at Camp Wawbeek,

during the early part of the fall when the leaves are changing, and it's

a great time to do service projects at camp. Other fun aspects

include the Mr. WUM competition and having a grilled burger for

lunch, yummy!

I LOVE Circle K because being in Circle K was the best and most

memorable part of my college years. From taking road trips all over

my home district of Pennsylvania, to making lifelong friends, along

with doing so many fun service projects and fundraisers. Whether it

was Getting Snagged for Jimmy V, the Hunger Walk in Philadelphia,

or after school tutoring with kids, it was a blast. Why am I still involved

with Circle K? Mainly because I love giving back to the organization

that gave so much to me. Best of all, we are a part of one of the most

incredible districts in all of CKI.

WUM District Administrator (noun): one who acts as a constant

resource to all Circle K members and works closely with the district

board; one who has an extensive amount of knowledge about Circle

K and an infinite amount of love for its members

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Introducing… the 2014-2015 Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District Board

District Governor: Teasha Kirkwood Junior at Alverno College Majors: Women and Gender Studies and International Affairs Favorite Service Project: My favorite service project would have to be good old fashion thumb-buddies! I love thumb-buddies because it’s a reminder that something so small can really brighten someone’s day. Sometimes it’s easy to feel like there’s ‘big’ and ‘little’ service projects, however what’s really important is that you are taking time to change someone’s day. I LOVE Circle K because of the tenets and our pledge. I love service because it allows me to give back to my community which has given me so much. Through the various leadership opportuni-ties I have been able to develop into a more confident and stronger leader. And last but certainly not least the members. I made so many lifelong friends in this organization; my college experience would not be the same without them.

District Treasurer: Sara Hujar First Year Graduate at Northern Michigan University Major: Business Administration Favorite Service Project: Kiwanis Kiddie Mutt Races! Each year in February our sponsoring Kiwanis club puts on this free event for the local children. It’s incredible to see such a large number of community members come together to make the event a reality. Also, seeing all of the smiling children and adorable puppies is enough to keep your heart happy for at least an entire month following the event. I already cannot wait for next year’s event! I LOVE Circle K because of the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan Kiwanis Family. It’s plain and simple, but our district and Kiwanis Family branches truly are incredible. The people are genuine and their hearts are huge. There is no other district I would rather belong to. #wumcirclekrocks

District Secretary: Megan Laufenberg Sophomore at Edgewood College Major: Nursing Favorite Service Project: I enjoy helping out with Potlucks at Midvale School. It is nice to work with our sponsoring Kiwanis Club, Madison West Kiwanis. The kids are really excited to present their school to their parents and participate in the concert and dance. I LOVE Circle K because it offers a variety of service opportunities. I can suggest projects that I enjoy and am more conformable with. At the same time, I can participate in service opportunities that I have no experience with.

District Bulletin Editor: Marissa Blackmore Sophomore at Edgewood College Majors: Clinical Counseling Psychology and Spanish Favorite Service Project: I love all service projects, but I particularly enjoy creating “feel good” bags filled with essential hygiene items for homeless shelters in the Madison area. Madison has a population of over 3,500 individuals who do not have homes. This BIG problem can be helped with even the smallest of projects, such as these little care packages! I LOVE Circle K because of its dedicated, generous members. Many of us grow to become a family, and that is something that is simply priceless.

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WUM Circle K District Board (noun): a group of collegiate servant leaders

who work for the membership of WUM Circle K and who devote themselves to live out

the tenants of service, leadership, and fellowship every day; not to mention, that

group of weirdos you see running around like crazy at every WUM Circle K event

Capital Lieutenant Governor: Ashley Defazio Fifth Year Senior at University of Wisconsin-Platteville Major: Broadfield Social Science with an Emphasis in History Minor: Social Environmental Justice Favorite CKI Event: UW Eau Claire's Habitat Trips. I have gone on the last two habitat builds, in Louisiana and Alabama. Not only was it a great opportunity to help other communities, but it also allowed me to form closer bonds with fellow Circle K'ers, as well as learn more about myself. The people that I met on the builds have impacted my life in ways I thought was only imaginable. It is truly a life changing experience. There are countless reasons why I LOVE Circle K, but my absolute favorite is definitely the WUM family. The people I have met throughout my CKI journey will forever have a place in my heart. I could volunteer my time with countless organizations, but the love I have for CKI and the members of WUM is undeniably without a doubt the reason I love this organization so much.

Lakes Lieutenant Governor: Taylor Moret Sophomore at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Major: Interactive Web Management Favorite CKI Event: Spring Fling because we get to do service at the wonderful camp Wawbeek, meet new people and laugh our butts of during the Miss Universe competition :) I LOVE Circle K because if you take a look around at any event, you see a group of amazing individuals who just want to make a difference in the world.. And that's a beautiful thing!

Chippewa Lieutenant Governor: Kirstie Polzin Junior at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Major: Elementary/Special Education Favorite Service Project: My favorite project I have worked on with Circle K would be the Habitat for Humanity trip my club went on this past winter. Not only was it a great opportunity for service and to learn about a different culture, but it was my first chance to meet other Circle K members from other areas in the district. Without that trip, I wouldn't be on the district board! I LOVE Circle K because it provides so many great experiences. You get the chance to meet and work with a lot of great people, both in the clubs and in the communities.

Metro Lieutenant Governor: Jim Tammen Junior at Marquette University Major: Mechanical Engineering Favorite Service Project: My favorite events are the build events. I love working with my hands and it is really satisfying to see our progress. Landscaping at the Urban Ecology Center and build-ing raised garden beds for Keep Milwaukee Clean and Beautiful are among my favorite. Despite this bias, my most memorable event is the Rest and Respite event where we watched special needs children in order to provide parents with a much-needed night off. I love Circle K because it is set apart by the culture of its openness and acceptance that exists from club to club. You can travel from Alverno to Edgewood or even to Michigan Tech and experience the same environment of sincerity and compassion that makes Circle K such a great organization. We always talk about the service we do, but to be honest, service is easy. Anybody can serve meals or help paint a school, but it’s the fellowship that makes the difference and fel-lowship is hard.

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Superior Lieutenant Governor: Sean Kenny Freshman at Northern Michigan University

Major: Political Science

Favorite Service Project: I don't know, there are so many projects to choose from. I

would have to say my favorite is the 24 hour service project. It gathers members

from throughout the district

I love Circle K because of its three pillars: service, leadership, and fellowship. An

organization that prides itself on these three values is one that will always be willing

to serve. I have also had the pleasure of meeting the most kind and generous

people in CKI. They are willing to give their time for

someone other than themselves. The members of Circle K

can, have, and will continue to change this world for the

Awards, Regulation, and History Chair: Kayla Ahrens Junior at University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Major: Civil Engineering w/ Emphasis in Structures and Geotech

Favorite CKI Event: District Events because I get to see friends from other clubs, have

fun, do service and so much more.

I LOVE Circle K because I get to be part of something much bigger than myself that

makes an impact and a difference.

2014-2015 WISCONSIN-UPPER MICHIGAN

District Convention Chair: Samantha Robinson Senior at Alverno College

Major: Biology

Favorite CKI Event: I love Midnight Masquerade for a number of reasons. One, my

home club hosts it and it is a lot of fun to put on, decorating, baking, and

cooking! Two, it is such a huge interclub event and I love seeing all my WUM Circle

Kers at Alverno! Three, all profits go towards Eliminate and that is AWESOME of

course! And four, who doesn’t love doing the wobble in a Halloween Costume!

I LOVE Circle K because of the variety of service opportunities that are offered, the

interclub fun, the district events, the fellowship, the ability to get involved no matter

what level you are interested in, and the ability to help those in need while

enjoying every second of it!

Kiwanis Family & Outreach Chair: Monica Wang

Junior at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Major: Economics with minors in Leadership and Environmental Studies

Favorite Service Project: My favorite service project would have to be the River

Food Pantry. My club goes every other Friday to this project in Madison and it's

always PACKED. There's always so many volunteers from our club and other

organizations there and we get to see first hand all the people we are helping.

I LOVE Circle K because of all the people in it. The mass majority of my friends

now are those who I've met through Circle K, and I couldn't imagine spending

time with anyone else. The willingness of everyone in Circle K to help each other

with anything is absolutely amazing.

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CIRCLE K DISTRICT BOARD 2014-2015 WISCONSIN-UPPER MICHIGAN

Membership, Development, and Growth Chair: Jordan Grapentine Senior at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

Majors: Psychology and Human Development

Favorite CKI Event: My favorite CKI event was the Habitat for Humanity trip this past

January. Not only did I have the opportunity to catch up with my best friends, but I also

was able to see the impact I could have on families in need.

I LOVE Circle K because it gives me a place to grow as a leader and as a volunteer. I

also love the connections I’ve made with members in my club and the WUM district.

Service Chair: Matthew Bowe Senior at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Major: Mathematics Education and Physics Education

Favorite Service Project: I enjoy Habitat for Humanity because it brings all three

tenets of Circle K to a new level. We need leaders who are willing to drive and to

navigate the vehicles and to inspire to work. We all create new friendships with

each as we are stuck in vans for nearly a day and work together. Finally, we

accomplish so much service through the week that the site workers are always

surprised.

I LOVE Circle K because of the diversity of the members and service; the

determination, passion, and enthusiasm at events; and the overflowing love.

Special Events Co-Chair: Emily Krueger Junior at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Major: Health, Human Performance and Recreation Emphasis

Favorite Service Project: I love volunteering at the downtown army in

Whitewater for the Kiwanis pancake breakfast with my home club. This service

project is special to me because we serve people in the whitewater community.

I LOVE Circle K because of the many volunteer opportunities on campus and off

campus. The awesome district events also I feel it's a great way to meet new

people on our campus and people from different campus in our district.

Special Events Co-Chair: Lizzy Johnson Senior at University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh

Major: Human Service Leadership with minor in Social Justice with an Emphasis

in Prejudice and Discrimination

Favorite CKI Event: My favorite CKI event would be the Lakes rally at Bay Beach in

Green Bay. This was one of my favorite events because we got to walk around a

nature preserve and touch and pet some animals that you normally would not be

able to do. Then we helped pick up the stations when the walk was over and we

headed right next door to the amusement park and went on some rides. It was fun

hanging out with other Lakes division clubs.

I LOVE Circle K because its a great place to meet new people and have a fun time in

fellowship and leadership. It has helped me become a stronger leader and believe in

myself especially with the experiences and opportunities I have had and

the WUMderful friends that I have made.

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Wanted Southeast LTG and DISTRICT WEBMASTER

This out-of-date web

page is calling YOUR

name!

Find your new HOME in

Southeast Division!

Contact Teasha at teasha.kirkwood.cki@gmail.com if interested. 10

New Board Position: The ELIMINATE Coordinator Casey Scheibengraber was appointed The ELIMINATE Coordinator for the Wisconsin-Upper

Michigan Circle K District. The ELIMINATE Project strives to rid the entire world of maternal and

neonatal tetanus. Casey brings a contagious sense of enthusiasm to our district and already has her

sights set high for our ELIMINATE Project fundraising goal. As this is the last year of the ELIMINATE Project

initiative, WUM has set our goal at $10, 000! We can’t wait to see what Casey has in store for us this

year! See below to learn a little bit more about Miss Casey, your new ELIMINATE Project Coordinator!

ELIMINATE Project Coordinator: Casey Scheibengraber Senior at Alverno College

Major: Mathematics/Secondary Education

Favorite CKI Event: My favorite event is our Membership Awareness

Conference (MAC) because it is the beginning of the school year after

we have gone almost a whole summer without seeing each other!

Everyone is so energized and I love seeing the many new faces

dedicated to serving! Not to mention, Mr. WUM is always on point!

I LOVE Circle K because of the love, dedication, and passion it creates

within each one of its members. The impact it has had on my life cannot

be put into words. The opportunity to make a positive change in

someone's life, my community, or the world is why I LOVE Circle K.

WORLD

Where in the

is Circle K?

12,600 members. 500 clubs. 30 districts. 18 nations. 1 family.

Antigua

Australia

Bahamas

Barbados

Canada

Cayman Islands

Colombia

Dominican Republic

Ecuador

Jamaica

Malaysia

Nigeria

Panama

Philippines

St. Lucia

Suriname

Taiwan

United States

Circle K Nations YOU! (THE MEMBERS)

CLUBS

DISTRICTS

DIVISIONS

INTERNATIONAL

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Spring Fling 2014

Oh the places we serve!

We’re off to do service

Today is our day

Camp Wawbeek is waiting

For WUM Circle K!

Get ready for some AMAZING Friday night activities, service and

fundraisers for Camp Wawbeek, informational and fun workshops, and

an awesome time with friends!

Didn’t get a chance to pre-register? No problem! Fill out this form and

bring your $20 to Camp Wawbeek on April 25th at 5:00 p.m. We can’t

wait to see you!

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Jeans for Justice St. Norbert College

St. Norbert College Circle K will be hosting a series of events in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April. St. Norbert Circle K is extremely excited to show their support and spread their name to the campus community. Join them in this kick-off event for their club as they fight against sexual assault and stand up for a just world!

Monday, April 21st

Students will share the story and mission of Jeans for Justice with their friends and family with on Easter Break.

Tuesday, April 22nd

Circle K members will be stationed on campus, encouraging students, faculty, and staff to sign pair of mini jeans as a sign of their support. Advocates will receive a teal ribbon and a printed copy of the Jeans for Justice story so they, too, can share the mission.

Wednesday, April 23rd

This is the official Jeans for Justice Day and St. Norbert will be celebrating by holding their very own Denim Day. Circle K will be encouraging students, faculty, and staff to wear denim in support. They will also be hosting a bake sale, where all proceeds will be donated to Golden House, a local shelter housing victims of domestic abuse.

Thursday, April 24th

St. Norbert College will support Kelly and Becca as they share their personal experiences with sexual assault. As a part of their Let’s Talk About “IT!” program, they will explain what sexual assault is and how we can prevent it.

Friday, April 25th

To end the week, members of Circle K will collect all of the mini jeans that have been signed by advocates and display them. This visual display will show how many people on St. Norbert campus are fighting to put an end to this injustice.

In addition to all of these on campus events, the St. Norbert Circle K will also be reaching out into the community and asking local businesses to display a change jar. All proceeds will also be donated to Golden House.

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Kiwanis Family Piknik

Join us for our 6th annual K-Family PiKniK!

When: Saturday, May 3rd 1 pm-4 pm

Where: Boyd Park, Eau Claire, WI

RSVP: By May 1st to Kirstie Polzin polzinkk.cki@gmail.com

Join us for an afternoon of food and fellowship as we build

our relationships with others in the Kiwanis family!

We will be grilling hamburgers and hot dogs, and we ask

that clubs and their members bring side dishes. (salads,

chips, desserts, fruit, vegetables, etc).

We are planning to have some yard games to play; if you

have any games, please bring them!

There will be a silent auction held during the PiKniK, so

please consider bringing a basket or item to auction off!

Please let Kirstie know if you are bringing any food, games,

or items for the auction, so that we can have a variety!

The suggested donation amount for this event is $5 (not

mandatory, but helps us to put on great events like this!)

There are even special deals for pairs and families!

All proceeds will go to the ELIMINATE Project

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Hello, WUM District!

My name is Matthew Bowe, Doctor of Service, and I would like to invite you

to participate in my monthly service calendar challenge and read my blog.

The goal is to increase our district's service hour total and to give you a new

perspective about how you can serve in small ways as well as large ways.

The link to the blog is ltrapper.blogspot.com and click on the Monthly Service

Calendar Channel. I hope to see you soon in service!

Dr. Matthew Bowe

Doctor’s Orders

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Award-Winning Recruitment and Retention Tips

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Growth Percentage: 84.2%

Pro Tips: Encourage members to bring friends

Make club known on campus by holding frequent events

Hold frequent meetings with an understanding that all

members are busy and are unavailable at certain times

Post volunteer opportunities and sign-ups online for those

unable to make meetings

Snacks, prizes, and themes at meetings!

Work with other student organizations on campus, instead

of competing against them

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Growth Percentage: 53.8%

Pro Tips:

Use promotional materials to spread the word

about Circle K, such as t-shirts, bracelets, cups,

etc.

FOOD

Door prizes at meetings

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Growth Percentage: 55.6%

Pro Tips: The student involvement fair is a HUGE selling point—make it

fun and catchy; also make sure to have a good table spot!

Be loud and proud!

Emphasize to potential members that it is the largest

collegiate organization in the world. It shows members that

Circle K is bigger than jus the club level

Attend MERP (Membership Education and Recruitment

Program)

Create a promotional video (Check out UWW’s—it is

amazing!)

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WUM HAPPYGRAMS

To: Marissa Blackmore, Edgewood College “Thank you for always bringing a smile to my face. Your energy and enthusiasm are contagious.”

To: UW-Eau Claire Executive Board “This board of officers did a WUMderful job over the past year, and I just want to thank them for all they have done.”

To: Kayla Ahrens, UW-Platteville “Good luck with the 2014-2015 CKI year. I know you will do great things!”

To: Lizzie Anderson, Marquette University “YOU ROCK. Seriously girl, I know you don't believe it, but you are seriously amazing. From supporting your clubs through thick and thin to driving my poor butt around to different states, you stand out among the crowd. Best of all? You're continuing your love for service after you graduate in a BIG way- by leaving the country for two years to be in the Peace Corps! I am so proud of you and look up to you. <3 “

To: Five Yang, UW-Madison “Five, you are one of the most energetic and happy-go-lucky person I have ever known. Everyone is drawn to your very personable nature and I'm so glad you're a part of our club. You attend pretty much everything, from meetings, service projects and of course, trying yoga for the first time with our club. Although this is your first semester in Circle K, you were ambitious and dedicated enough to run to be our Secretary. I know you are going to do a PHENOMENAL job and I can't wait to see you grow as a leader!”

To: Joey Palzewicz, MSOE

“MSOE is very proud of our very own

Joey Palzewicz for winning the Out-

standing Member Award at DCON.

Joey's dedication to our club and Circle K

as a whole is unparalleled and his enthusi-

asm is contagious!”

Kayla Kohlmeier, UW-Platteville

“She has gone above and beyond as service chair, planning events, making

sure supplies are there and getting people organized. We couldn't have done

service week without her.”

To: Kate Winkler, UW-Whitewater

“Kate has been serving as our president for

the past year, and has done a great job. She

is dedicated to Circle K and being able to

give members opportunities to serve oth-

ers, develop leadership abilities, and also

fellowship with others. She has tried to

make it to every event and also make our

meetings a fun atmosphere.”

To: Fatima Malik, MSOE “Fatima was elected as our new bulletin

editor and has brought many ideas and

much enthusiasm to her position.”

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WUM HAPPYGRAMS

To: UW-Platteville “Thanks for hosting an awesome Mur-der Mystery Party! We had so much fun hanging out with all of you!”

To: Taryn Grisham, UW-Madison “Taryn, you are the prime ex-ample of a Circle K'er. You have inspired me to be a better person. Thank you for all you have done for WUM.”

To: Sarah Fonger, UW-Platteville “Sarah, you planned an awesome Silent Auction. Thank you so much for all of your hard work!”

To: Nicole Engerman, UW-Platteville “This past weekend Nicole was driving home from a Circle K event and saw a boy who's bag ripped. She stopped her car, got out, helped the boy pick up all of his belongings, and gave him a new bag that she had in her car. It really is the simple things in life.”

To: Aubrey Lukas, UW-Parkside “This girl is totally awesome! When I needed her, she stepped up with no prior training and has taken on the role of presi-dent of a reactivating club. She puts in so much time to help-ing the few members we have and is the best president any-one could ask for. She is passionate about service and wants to share that with the members every chance she gets. Not only is she president of Circle K at UW-Parkside, but she is also tutors anatomy, teaches preschool, and is an active mem-ber of Pre-Health Club. This girl does it all and her hard work is paying off both in Circle K and her dream of being a Dentist. Thank you for sticking by my side through all that you have gone through in your short time as president. I can-not wait to see our club become a reality. -Your best friend”

To: Metro Division “My Dear Metro, I wish only that I could send a happygram out to each of you individually an express my deep, deep love and gratitude for each and every one of you individually. Seeing as that might explode the "Happy Gram submission form" with its overwhelming number of submissions, suffice it to say thank you THANK you all from the bottom of my heart for your support, love, encouragement, patience, enthusiasm, and energy this past CKI year. You all have been a fabulous division and I am SO grateful I have had the chance to work alongside you all this year! Love always, Lizzie Anderson, Metro LTG '13-'14 (has-been)”

To: Lizzie Anderson, Marquette University “Lizzie was AMAZEBALLS at Edgewood's event, Spring Into Action! She volunteered to do anything and everything to help out (including carrying a heavy tote of cans around the neighborhood). She also took the time to talk with Edgewood members! She is so sweet. Thank you, Lizzie!

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2014-2015 WUM District Goals

Membership: 725 members

Service Hours: 14,500 hours

Kiwanis Family Hours: 1,200 hours

Fundraising: The ELIMINATE Project: $10,000

Camp Wawbeek: $5,500

Camp Baycliffe: $1,000

“Other” (Includes Preferred Charities): $7,500

Event Attendance: International Convention: 30 attendees

Membership Education & Recruitment Program: 50

attendees

Kiwanis Family Baseball Game: 250 attendees

Membership Awareness Conference: 150 attendees

Kiwanis Family Hockey Night: 275 attendees

Winter Weekend Getaway: 50 attendees

District Convention: 250 attendees

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Letter from the Editor

Dearest WUM Members,

It is with great honor and excitement that I publish our

first district bulletin issue of the Circle K service year to share with

you all today. As District Bulletin Editor, I hope to serve as a

resource to you and your clubs by providing you with a bulletin

that promotes your most exciting events, recognizes your greatest

achievements, and educates on the most amazing service

organization.

Most importantly, I would like to emphasize that the Circle of Sharing is really YOUR

bulletin. This bulletin is made for the members, by the members. If there is anything,

anything at all, that you would like to contribute to this publication, please do not hesitate

to contact me at any time. I only ask that you plan your submissions in advance to give

everyone involved a sufficient enough amount of time to prepare in order to make your

feature the best it can possibly be.

In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the support and

encouragement I have received from this WUMderful district within the past few weeks.

Your faith and hard work has made this very issue possible. I cannot wait to serve you as

District Bulletin Editor and I look forward to seeing all that you will share with us.

Yours in Service,

Marissa Blackmore

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Volume 21 Issue 1 April 2014

District board Directory

District Governor Teasha Kirkwood Alverno College teasha.kirkwood.cki@gmail.com 815-501-1746 District Secretary Megan Laufenberg Edgewood College mlaufenberg49@gmail.com 608-438-8136 Sara Hujar District Treasurer Northern Michigan University sarahujar@gmail.com 607-242-1744 Marissa Blackmore District Bulletin Editor Edgewood College marissabmore@gmail.com 920-904-5703 Capital Lieutenant Governor Ashley DeFazio UW-Platteville defazioa22@gmail.com 262-308-2135 Chippewa Lieutenant Governor Kirstie Polzin UW-Eau Claire polzinkk.cki@gmail.com 715-212-5871

Lakes Lieutenant Governor Taylor Moret UW-Oshkosh lakesltg@gmail.com 608-412-3518 Metro Lieutenant Governor Jim Tammen Marquette University jdtammen@gmail.com 815-601-6032 Superior Lieutenant Governor Sear Kenny Northern Michigan University superiorltg@gmail.com 906-399-7819 Awards, Regulation, and History Chair Kayla Ahrens UW-Platteville kaherns44@gmail.com 920-810-3772 District Convention Chair Samantha Robinson Alverno College samantha.robinson.cki@gmail.com 262-945-4832 Eliminate Project Coordinator Casey Scheibengraber Alverno College scheibcf@gmail.com 414-520-0103

Kiwanis Family & Outreach Chair Monica Wang UW-Madison monica.wang23@gmail.com 608-239-5707 Membership Development & Growth Chair Jordan Grapentine UW-Green Bay jordan.grapentine.cki@gmail.com 920-209-5090 Service Chair Matthew Bowe UW-Eau Claire matt26bowe@gmail.com 715-933-2404 Special Events Co-Chair Emily Krueger UW-Whitewater kruegerwumcki@gmail.com 414-213-6860 Special Events Co-Chair Lizzy Johnson UW-Oshkosh ljohnsonwumcki@gmail.com 608-354-5584

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