Daily Digest

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 (APPLICATION IS ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL!)

“Have a shout-out you want to make? Want it to be in the upcoming newsletter? Email me at uclackipublications@gmail.com with your shout-out! Remember that it must be appropriate! Thanks! ♥” - JennLai, Publications Editor

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, Oct. 19
Bake Sale (10:00am - 2:00pm)
Location: Bruin Walk
Contact: Garvey Su (626) 636-6299 or Tami Bi (909)963-2179
Description: Come help out with the bake sale! Some helpers may receive a free one of their own, or obtain any leftovers :D Meet at 9:30AM on one of the tables at BruinWalk! Will need help carrying things beforehand however!

Friday, Oct. 21
*Karaoke Social* (4pm-7pm)
When: Oct. 21st, 2011
Meeting Location: Ackerman Terminal
Contact: Gerard Gaw 626-251-6713
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! =] Bring $1 in coins for the bus and your bruin card too! =]

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.

Sunday, October 23
LA VisionWalk [6:45 AM - 1:00 PM]
Meeting Location: Bruin Bear
Contact: Jamie Tran (714) 417-2415, Jennifer Lai (714) 675-5327
Description: Foundation Fighting Blindness is holding their 5K on our very own campus! We’ll be helping them by doing warm-up exercises with the walkers to running the activity booths.

Friday, October 28
Dream Halloween: Trick or Treat House Stuffing  [4:00 PM - 9:30 PM]
Meeting Location: De Neve Turnaround
Contact: Jaimie Yap (702) 839-8773
Description: In preparation for Dream Halloween, we’re going to fill a house full of candy and treats so kids can have a safe trick-or-treating experience!
**If interested, please email me at JaimieLYap@gmail.com BEFORE Friday, 10/21. Thanks!**

Saturday, October 29
Dream Halloween  (4:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
Meeting Location: De Neve Turnaround
Contact: Jaimie Yap (702) 839-8773
Description: An event to provide a safe and fun environment that includes fabulous costume characters, amazing treats for kids and more all held to benefit Children Affected by AIDS Foundation. You can volunteer to hand out candy or assisting with a variety of other activities.
*****If interested, please email me at JaimieLYap@gmail.com BEFORE Friday, 10/21.*****

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. 20.

Sunday, October 30
KEEN LA Sports Coaching [9:00AM - 1:00 PM]
Meeting Location: De Neve Turnaround
Contact: Brian Kan (818) 334-0328
Description: Join us at Elysian Park for KEEN LA! We’ll be helping children with special needs participate in sports by coaching them in various activities.

*Scary Movie Social*
When: Oct. 30, 2011
Contact: Elizabeth Ly 714-383-0100
Description: Let’s get into the spirit of Halloween by watching a scary movie! We can pop some popcorn and eat those delicious candy corn! :D

Monday October 31
PAL-loween [2:30 PM (early group) or 4:00 PM (later group)]
Contact: Brian Kan (818) 334-0328 or Tami Bi (909)963-2179
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!

Thursday, November 3
*Cafe Turkey/New Member Induction*
When: Nov. 3rd, 2011
Contact: Elizabeth Ly 714-383-0100 or Alex Pham 858-610-2773
Descrition: Remember those long lines to pay your membership dues and the never ending meetings? Well, all of those things will be worthwhile because this night is dedicated to YOU, the member! We will be having food, prizes, and NEW MEMBER INDUCTION ceremony, so you don’t want to miss this!
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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 Circle K members from other schools, attend fun workshops, and experience sleeping in a cabin!

Event Cost: $80
Spots are limited so please contact us 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, so don’t forget your camera to events!

*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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ONGOING SOCIAL, SPIRIT, SUNSHINE
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*Dorm Dinner*
When: After General Meetings
Meeting Location: Covel Dining Hall (but we can walk together from the meeting)
Contact: TBA each week
Description: If you like to eat, then this is the social for you! Of course, we all have to eat, so that means everyone should come out to dorm dinner! This is a great way to meet other members and board as well! As for you apartment people, we got you covered 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