Daily Digest
Week 3, Fall 2011
Hope that all of you had a wonderful weekend and are ready for WEEK 3!
The ongoing Rush events have been rolling along smoothly, and if you haven't come out yet, try and attend any of our events! Who knows, the least that could happen is you walking out knowing a couple more familiar faces on campus. :)
Our third general meeting will be this Thursday October 6 at 1240B at 6:00pm! The meeting will super exciting and informative so try and get there on time to secure a seat as the room tends to get packed rather quickly. :)
Missed the meeting? No worries, you can learn more about Circle K and even sign up for the events on the website http://circlek.bol.ucla.edu/. If at any of our meetings, you don’t get a chance to sign up during the meeting, the website is always a quick and painless way to sign up for our event. You can also check out our calendar for the most up to date events.
Check out the facebook page for Rush week(s). Follow us on Facebook, Twitter ,Tumblr and Youtube! Our Promo video and CKI 101 videos are now up! If you missed the meeting last week, the CKI South video is also up.
Good luck as you start the first round midterms and see you Thursday!
-Sirivalli
ANNOUNCEMENTS(+Shout outs)
“If you have any Box Tops, give them to me so I can donate them to Playa Del Rey Elementary School. - -Brian Kan
“We are now accepting membership applications! Come by our general meeting with $30 and fill out a quick application. Dues now come with a shirt and this is your only way to get one so hurry up and pay so you can get your size! If you can’t come to our general meeting, contact me or any other board member so we can arrange something.-- Edwin Tang
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***Upcoming Events***
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RUSH EVENTS (Monday October 10-Sunday October 16)
DATE: Monday October 10
*Midnight Mission (2:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
Meeting Location: Ackerman Turnaround
Contact: Jaimie Yap (702)839-8773
Description: Help the homeless get back on their feet by preparing food for them to eat! The meal we make for them will keep them energized as they work to keep themselves off the streets!
DATE: Tuesday October 11
*Progressive Dinner* (6:00PM - 9:00 PM)
Meeting Location: Rieber Turnaroud
Contact: Edwin Tang 626-257-0544 ; Alexander Pham 858-610-2773
Description: Tired of dorm food already? Come with us to check out the apartments and free home cooked food.
DATE: Wednesday October 12
*Study Night* (8:00PM - Whenever)
Meeting Location: Rieber Turnaroud
Contact: Jennifer Lai 714-675-5327 ; Alexander Pham 858-610-2773
Description: Study with people that have already taken the class that you’re currently struggling in!
DATE: Friday October 14
*Humans vs Zombies* (8:00PM - Whenever)
Meeting Location: Rieber Turnaroud
Contact: Theresa Phan 714-383-5496; Elizabeth Ly 714-383-0100
Description: What do you get when you have humans, zombies, and Nerf guns? HUMAN VS. ZOMBIES! Meet Circle K’ers from all over LA County at this epic event. Don’t forget your nerf guns!
DATE: Saturday October 15
*CKI South (7:30am - 2:30pm)
Location: De Neve Turnaround
Contact: Neil Yonzon (310) 895-8916
Description: Join a team and play games against other schools at the annual district fundraiser Crazy Competition for Infants South! All proceeds go to Pediatric Trauma Program. $5 to be in a team.
*Post-CKI South Social* (4:00pm-7:00pm)
Contact: Elizabeth Ly (714) 383-0100
Description: Nom! Nom! Nom! After a long, hard day winning CKI South, we need to feed! So come join us in Orange County and satiate that hunger of yours! =] Boiling Crab, KBBQ, Tastea, Brodard, or Pho!
MORE EVENTS:
Tuesday, Oct. 18
Boba Making Night (8:00pm - 9:30pm)
Location: Rieber Turnaround
Contact: Garvey Su (626) 636-6299
Description: Come help make the actual boba and taste-test it yourself :)
Note: LIMITED CAPACITY- 4 PEOPLE
Wednesday, Oct. 19
Boba Sale (10:00am - 2:00pm)
Location: Bruin Walk
Contact: Garvey Su (626) 636-6299
Description: Come help out with the sale of boba! Some helpers may receive a free one of their own :D Meet at 9:30AM on one of the tables at BruinWalk! Will need help carrying things beforehand howevers!
Date: Saturday October 22nd
Event: Key to College (8:00am- 6:00pm)
Location: Haines A02
Contact: Connie Lam (626)607-9569
What: Help educate high schoolers about college: how to get in, and what to do once they’re here! Volunteer to be a tour guide, show off your dorm room, distribute food, or help run workshops.
DATE: Saturday - Sunday, October 29-30
Masquerade Ball (Saturday afternoon - Sunday morning)
Contact: Neil Yonzon (310) 895-8916)
What: Spend Halloween weekend dancing the night away on board a yacht while supporting UCSD CKI's biggest fundraiser of the year! Cost is $35 + bus/travel cost per person. Attire is formal/semi-formal or Halloween costume! Don't forget your mask!
TURN IN MONEY AT MEETING ON THURSDAY, OCT. 13.
DATE: Monday October 31
*PAL-loween
Contact: Brian Kan (818) 334-0328
Description: PAL, the police force of Santa Monica is running a mini Halloween festival for lower income families. Come out and volunteer and make a difference!
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District Events
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*Fall Training Conference
Time/Location: Friday, November 4 - Sunday, November 6
Contact: Neil Yonzon (310) 895-8916
Description: Want to go on a road trip? Join us in this exciting event in Sonora, CA where you’ll get to meet members from other schools, attend fun workshops, and experience sleeping in a cabin! Costs will be announced at the 2nd general meeting!
Note: Limited spots, sign up asap!
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Ongoing Community Service Events
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*Playa del Rey TA Program
Contact: Gerardo Del Toro (562) 304-3697
Description: If you love working with kids, become a TA at Playa del Rey Elementary School! It’s a quarter commitment, but well worth the time.
Please fill out the survey or go to the Facebook page, “Playa del Rey TA Program - Fall Quarter”
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ONGOING FUNDRAISING
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TV Tapings
Contact: Gerard Gaw (626) 251-6713, Garvey Su (626) 636-6299
Description: We attend filmings of game shows or sitcoms as part of an audience and earn money for our club for doing it; in the past we’ve done shows like “Let’s Make a Deal”, “Jeopardy”, etc.!
Dates known: October 29th for AFV
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ONGOING KIWANIS
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Culver City Kiwanis Meeting (6:30AM-8:30AM)
When: Every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the week
Where: De Neve Turnaround
Contact: Brian Kan (818) 334-0328
Description:... do you like BACON STRIPS? Or maybe you want a nice Denny’s breakfast? Regardless of reason, Culver City Kiwanis helps sponsor some of our clubs events, so come out and support them.
Santa Monica Kiwanis Meeting (12:00 PM - 2:00 PM)
When: all Wednesdays except 4th and 5th of the month
Where: Ackerman Turnaround
Contact: Brian Kan (818) 334-0328
Description: Santa Monica Kiwanis sponsors our club time and time again. Come out and support their new board! Meet Kiwanians and learn about their life experiences and career. Free food provided!
Fairfax Kiwanis Meeting (5:15 PM - 8:00 PM) When: 1st Wednesday of the month
Where: Ackerman Turnaround
Contact: Brian Kan (818) 334-0328
Description: Despite being a small Kiwanis group, Fairfax Kiwanis works with the Fairfax KIWIN’S to better their community. Come out and give them support and enjoy the view of the Grove.
Aktion Club of Hermosa Beach Meeting (11:15 AM - 2:45 PM)
When: 2nd Friday of the month
Where: Ackerman Turnaround
Contact: Brian Kan (818) 334-0328
Description: Aktion club is ran by those with physical and mental disabilities who strive to live more independently. Come out and support and meet all of their members!
Home Is This Project
Contact: Brian Kan (818) 334-0328
Description: You can make a difference by simply drawing a picture answering this question: “What does home mean to you?” and uploading the photo to homeisthis.tumblr.com. The goal is to inform the public about the issues children around the world face, and promote discussion and action.” Draw a picture. Upload it to Tumblr. Make a difference.
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HISTORIAN
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*Mystery Box*
When: Opportunities at every event
Contact: Diane Santos (562)334-6311
How it works: For every 5 points accumulated, you get a chance to grab from the mystery box. Points are gained by attending Historian Committee Meetings and by uploading to dotphoto. As an added incentive, you can choose from the mystery box after your FIRST correct upload to dotphoto.com! What will you get?
*UPLOAD TO DOTPHOTO.COM*
Username: uclacirclek
Password: teamturkey
Check out the “How to Upload to Dotphoto” album once you login for further instructions.
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PUBLICATIONS
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SOCIAL
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*Karaoke Social*
Meeting Location: Ackerman Terminal @ 7pm-11:30pm
Contact: Elizabeth Ly 714-383-0100
Description: We will be finding the next American Idol and possibly getting some delicious milk teas and boba afterwards so bring your lovely voices and hungry tummies! =] We will be taking the bus, so bring $1 in coins and your bruin card too! =]
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CONTINUOUS EVENTS
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*IGIVE.COM FUNDRAISING*
UCLA Circle K has signed up for igive.com, an online shopping website. igive.com has over 700 participating online stores, from ebay toamazon.com to textbooks.com! When you shop at these stores by clicking on the link provided by igive, our club will receive a certain percentage of your purchase! Sign up today! www.igive.com/UCLACKI
*BOXTOPS FOR EDUCATION*
Help out the school of our K-Kids, Playa Del Rey Elementary, by collecting Box Tops from products like ZipLoc bags, tissues, toilet paper, cereal boxes, and icing. For a complete list of everything Box Tops are on, go to http://www.boxtops4education.com There will be a competition: The person who brings the most boxtops throughout until the end of spring quarter will get a special surprise, from the K-Fam Chairs.
*CIRCLE K MAILING LISTS*
Thinking about becoming more involved in Circle K on a divisional level? District level? Maybe even an International level??? If you'd like to keep up with Circle K news outside of our club, sign up for their mailing lists!
Metro Division: http://groups.google.com/group/metrodivision
Cal-Nev-Ha District: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cnhckimailinglist/
Circle K International: http://groups.google.com/group/CircleKInternational
For more information, fun media, online sign-ups and more, visit UCLA Circle
K online at www.circlek.bol.ucla.edu
