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PELICAN NEWS Volume # 3 Issue # 1 || April – June 2013
What‟s Inside? UWI Mona Circle K
Club News
Upcoming Events
Officer Training Conference (OTC)
Service Reports
What is Circle K?
President’s Message
Welcome Circle-Kers to another edition of the
“PELICAN NEWS” The Official Newsletter of the UWI Mona Circle K
Meet the Board
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DCON 2012 – 2013
Partners & Major Initiatives
High Lights
General Info
April May
June
Passing the Torch
From the Editor‟s Desk
Laugh Zone Contact Us
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President‟s Message UWI Mona Circle K
upcoming year, both club
wise and academically.
Remember you diced your
future. UWI Circle Ker, how
do you feel? “We feel good,
we feel so good, Hype !!”.
So see you all September,
come ready to serve and
build better communities
and build excellent
friendships. Live to serve,
Love to serve.
Peace!
Trish-Ann Knight
President
UWI Mona Circle K Club
2013 -2014
Hello everyone, I take it
that by now you all should
be having fun and relaxing. I
hope you all did
exceptionally well in your
exams. I would just take this
time from my busy schedule
to thank you all once more
for giving me the
opportunity to lead you in
such a wonderful service
organization. I am really
excited and am looking
forward to working with all
the members in the club,
both old and those who are
sure to be coming in the
next academic year. I send
greetings from my board to
you (Hey team). My board
and I have great ideas to
ensure that this stays the
service club of your choice.
I hope that you are all
taking the opportunity to
figure out your talents and
setting goals for the
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President Trish-Ann Knight
1st Vice President Mikol Mortley
2nd Vice President Anique Mckie
Hola, me llamo Trish-Ann, I am a second year student in the Faculty of Science and Technology. I am a Chemistry Major. I enjoy dancing, socializing and volunteerism. I have been a part of the K-Family for 12years now. I enjoy leading by example and service is my passion. In the future I wish to become a Medical Doctor and have my own charity group while joining a Kiwanis group. Peace out my doops.UWI UWI UWI Hype.
Hello everyone, I am Mikol. I am currently pursuing my Bachelors in Economics. I‟m a budding Economist, Lecturer and Consultant. I am passionate about effective management and organizational growth. It is my earnest belief that CKI is an avenue for my expertise through leadership, fellowship and service, as we ”Live to serve and Love to serve”.
Heya O! VP Anique here, I‟m a Biology Major, heading to my 2nd year. I‟m a short girl with a HUGE heart for service, which is why I didn‟t hesitate to jump on the Circle K boat. Now to me I‟m a conservative, crazy and an awesome person to be around, with a dash of ghetto LOL, just joking. With the new board I‟m pretty confident that this circle K year should be an interesting one, looking forward to capturing all the awards at DCON next year !
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Secretary Peta-Gaye Henlon
Treasurer Ashley Wilson
Bulletin Editor Jermaine Flemmings
“Help”, is an understatement when it comes to the service we as Circle K‟ers bring to those we offer, but the joy and immediate memories knowing the blessings we bring to the hearts of those we meet. I am Secretary Peta-Gaye Henlon, who is pursuing a major in Language Communication and Society, and approaching my 3rd year. I‟m an exemplary, talented “Preemie” who not only possesses the veins of service but finds joy in “the service of others”. Mona we seh, mona we deh! This year has been off to a good start and I‟m proud to say I‟m not anticipating the end of this board‟s trimester. Volunteerism and service runs through my veins and for this club I stand the pain. Live to Serve, llooooovvvvve to service, BE BLESSED! *Trrrruuuupppps* <3
HEEEY Circle K‟ers !!!, Treasures Ashley here, I‟m a jovial (crazy), hardworking (crazy), sincere (crazy) and sociable (crazy) individual, currently pursuing my Bachelor‟s degree in Psychology. I‟m very passionate about helping others hence the reason I‟ve been a part of the K Family ever since high school.*sings* “No new clubs, no new clubs, no new clubs” lol. Indeed, Circle K is the best service club here at UWI and I look forward to a very productive year with you all. And just remember, “”the highest of distinctions is service to others”- King James IV. LIVE TO SERVE, LOVE TO SERVE
UWI UWI UWI !! , OYE OYE OYE !! . Hey I‟m B.E Jermaine, a Computer Science major who‟s going into his second year of university. I‟m what you would call a fanatic for anything involving Art (in any form) and Computers, hence my major :P (I also want to do a degree in Graphic Design). I‟m an aspirating artist / programmer, who hopes to one day, be able to combine my loves in the form of my own business. To me, being able to make a difference in the lives of those around you is the most fulfilling part of life. It‟s like a really smart guy once said, “Only a life lived in the service of others is worth living”-Albert Einstein. My love for service is the reason why I‟m here, and I‟m looking forward to an exciting Circle K year .
Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Kerena Russell
Hey Fellow Circle K‟ers!! AST Kerena here!! I am an outspoken, outgoing and charismatic second year Political Science student, who‟s extremely passionate about service, and I love putting a smile on other‟s faces. I must attest that last year was overwhelming and I can assure you guys that this year will be much better with these new energizer bunnies on the board !! I‟m looking forward to working with you all. Live to Serve. Loooooovvvvve to serve !! :D
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Director of Leadership Anique Malcolm
Director of Service Sashae Symister
Director of Fellowship Danielle Blake Grant
Hi my fellow Circle K‟ers! I‟m Anique Malcolm, an aspiring student who studies Spanish and French. I‟m extremely passionate about volunteerism, and I love working with and meeting other people. I am a blessed, hardworking and talented young lady who is looking forward to the wonderful, fun and successful year we will all have in this amazing club. After all, we are all about changing the lives of others through SERVICE, and we will do even greater things this year
Circle K‟ers how do you feeeeel ??? Hey Circle K Fam! I‟m Sashae Symister, a dedicated student pursuing a Psychology Major and approaching the 2nd year of my Bachelors. I am a fun loving, caring and witty individual who LIVES for SERVICE! Over my life time, I‟ve dedicated a lot of my time into being involved in various service groups just for the purpose of volunteering. Hence Circle K has presently engulfed my passion and has given me new vision of where my path leads ahead. I love Circle K, because I Live To Serve and I Loooove To Serve!!! To top that all off, I‟m looking forward to effective service with my fellow board members throughout the year.
Hi everyone!! I‟m Danielle Blake Grant a student in the Faculty of Humanities and Education. Philanthropy to me is the most rewarding experience for an individual. It makes you more appreciative of the things you have in life and want to give the same to others. I‟m naturally a sociable person who enjoys meeting new people and forming friendships. Without a doubt, you all will experience volunteerism in its finest with us here at UWI, The year promises to be a fulfilling one … I guarantee It; can‟t wait to meet you all. A personal thought for you: “To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind.” – Pearl D. Buck
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General Info
UWI Mona Circle K
What is Circle K? ircle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world. Its mission is to Developing college and university students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service. Built on the premises of providing altruistic service, developing leadership potential, and building friendships, CKI has more than 12,600 members in 17 nations, and continues to make a positive impact on the world every day. CKI is a student-led organization, organized and sponsored by a Kiwanis club on a college or university campus. CKI is a self-governing organization and elects its own officers, conducts its own meetings, and determines its own service activities.
CKI blends community service and leadership training with the opportunity to meet other college students around the world. Projects such as the Six Cents Initiative, CKI‟s International fundraiser that aims to provide water to the 2.2 billion children worldwide who lack safe drinking water, bring CKI members together to make a difference in the world.
CKI began in 1936 as a Kiwanis club service project to provide an opportunity for capable, ambitious, and worthy young men to acquire a college education by assisting them, where necessary, with their financial problems, by means of a scholarship fund, if available, or securing part-time employment. Soon after the concept of CKI was recognized and accepted, the element of community service was introduced, thus creating an appealing outlet for collegians around the globe.
Today, CKI stands as the largest collegiate service organization with 12,600 members on 500 campuses worldwide. Embodied by its tenets of leadership, fellowship, and service at the club, district and International levels, CKI continues to grow through service to the world's campuses and communities.
The Kiwanis Family The Kiwanis family consists of K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club International, Key Leader, Circle K International, Action Club and Kiwanis International. These programs represent members of the Kiwanis family at various levels.
K-Kids and Builders Club are two of the groups which focus on younger student from elementary to middle schools.
Along with Key Club, Key Leader is a program focused on high school students.
Circle K international is one which puts its focus on college and university students.
Both the Action Club and Kiwanis International are programs which place focus on adults in the society. However, The Action Club is a special case as it deals with adults living with various disabilities.
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Major Partners & Initiatives
The United Nations Children‟s Fund (UNICEF) was
created after World War II to provide emergency
aid to children in Europe and Asia. Today UNICEF
works in more than 150 countries and territories,
supported entirely with voluntary contributions,
improve the lives of children, by helping them meet
basic needs and expanding their possibilities.
Across the globe, wherever vulnerable children are
struggling to survive, UNICEF is there with medicine,
vaccines, clean water and nutrition. Over the
years, UNICEF has saves more children‟s lives than
any other humanitarian organization in the world.
At the 2005 Circle K International Convention
(ICON) in Greensboro, North Carolina, the
International Board of Trustees passed a resolution
supporting UNICEF, and at ICON 2007 in Portland,
Oregon, CKI announced the “Saving Lives: The Six
Cents Initiative”, to supply clean water and
sanitation to children worldwide.
The Kiwanis family, in partnership with UNICEF, has
brought forward the “Eliminate Project”, which sets
out to eliminate maternal and Neonatal tetanus
from the face of the Earth by raising US$ 100 Million
by 2015.
Water filters installed in schools and communal areas can benefit entire communities. Ultimately, the goal is to educate individuals on safe water and hygiene practices, and to provide supplies to produce safe water supplies for communities.
Circle K clubs and members wishing to make donations to the “Six Cents Initiative”, should direct checks to Kiwanis International Foundation (3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, IN 46268) with a nation that is for UNICEF / water and sanitation programming.
Every day 1 in 8 babies born in the U.S. arrive too soon. Circle K members help by raising funds annually for March of Dimes programs to help prevent prematurity. The March of Dimes currently focuses on raising awareness of prematurity and reducing the rate of premature births, CKI members collect money to support the March of Dimes and participate in the annual March for Babies, which usually happens in late April.
Six Cents Initiative In order to stay healthy It is important to drink 1.5
to 2 liters of clean water every day. But more than 2.6 billion people lack even the most basic sanitary facilities and safe drinking water sources. That means one in five children in developing countries is susceptible to diseases caused by bacteria that grow in unsafe waters, and 5,000 die every day. The most common diseases lead to diarrhea and dehydration, which can lead to death if untreated.
At a cost of only 6 cents ($U.S), a mixture of sugar and salt called oral rehydration salts(ORS) offers the most effective and cheapest way to save lives during dehydration. CKI is working with UNICEF to provide these rehydration salts to those in need.
CKI‟s Six Cent Initiative with UNICEF is designed to help children get the rehydration salts they need to survive dehydration spells. But that‟s not all. With the money raised, UNICEF also is working to provide long-term solutions for the problem, which includes providing clean water resources through the installation of filtration and sanitation systems.
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THE ELIMINATE PROJECT CKI‟s most recent collaboration with UNICEF
is “The Eliminated Project: Kiwanis eliminating
maternal and neonatal tetanus”. The Kiwanis
family, in partnership with UNICEF, is working to
eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus by
raising US$ 110 million by 2015.
With the Eliminate Project, Kiwanis and UNICEF
have joined forces to eliminate Maternal and
Neonatal Tetanus (MNT). Neonatal tetanus kills
one baby every nine minutes, nearly 60,000
newborn children every year. A significant number
of women also die due to maternal tetanus.
This requires vaccines, syringes, safe
storage, transportation, thousands of skilled
staff and more. It will take $110 million and
the dedicated work of UNICEF and every
member of the Kiwanis family.
deficiency disorders, achieving one of the
most significant public health successes of
the 20th century. Now, together they are
eliminating MNT from the face of the Earth.
In doing so, the project will reach the
poorest, most neglected mothers and
babies with additional lifesaving health
care. The end of this one disease means
the beginning of better health for so many
families.
The effects of the
disease are
excruciating. Tiny
newborns suffer
repeated, painful
convulsions and
extreme sensitivity
to light and touch.
To eliminate MNT from the Earth, 129 million
mothers and their future babies must be
immunized.
Kiwanis and
UNICEF
joined
forced to
tackle
iodine
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Club News UWI Mona Circle K
FROM THE
EDITOR‟S DESK Welcome Circle K‟ers, to another edition of the “PELACAN NEWS”, the official news letter of the UWI Mona Circle K Club. I am B.E Jermaine, I hope that you‟re all enjoying your summer. Firstly I‟d like to say that I am looking forward to serving with you all
this year, and beyond. I hope that you are all prepared for a wonderful year of service and hard work. It is my hope that we can have the best and most productive year possible as we move forward in our endeavors, that we can come together in a state of unity and solidarity, and that you will all work with myself and the UWI Mona Circle K Club, as we seek to rise to higher heights in the name of “service over self”, as we continue to „Live to serve and Love to serve.
DCON 2012 -2013
District Convention
2012 – 2013 in all accounts,
was a major success,
despite the smaller than
usual turn out. For many
clubs, it was an opportunity
to be recognized for all the
hard work they had put in
over the year, as well as to
be able to meet and
fellowship with other
members of Circle K here in
Jamaica; and for the UWI
Mona Circle K Club, this was
no different. It was another
wonderful year for the UWI
Mona Circle K Club, who
walked away with a
whopping 35 awards.
Some more notable
awards included, first place
for Single Service initiative,
first place for Major
Emphasis Project, and
of course, distinguished Club
for 2012 - 2013.
Along with the
success of the club as a
whole, there were individual
successes. This as our
Immediate Past President
Nicolette Wilson, Immediate
Past V.P Cherie Raynor, and
Past Chairperson Lincois
Ewers, were all elected to
the District Board. They
currently hold the positions of
District Governor, Lieutenant
Governor and District
Secretary, respectively.
Passing the Torch
On March 28, 2013,
after the excitement of
DCON 2012 – 2013, the old
board officially retired in a
blaze of glory, as the club
reflected on the past year in
our final meeting. With the
presence of various Circle K
Clubs, Key Clubs and Kiwanis
Clubs from all corners of the
corporate area, we had the
retirement of the old board
and the subsequent
installation of the new
board.
The new Officers are
as Follows: Trish-Ann Knight
(President), Mickol Mortley
(1st V.P), Anique Mckie (2nd
VP), Peta-Gaye Henlon
(Secretary), Ashley Wilson
(Treasurer), Kerena
Russell(AST),
Jermaine Flemmings
(Bulletin Editor), Anique
Malcolm (Director), Sashae
Symister(Director), and
Danielle Black Grant
(Director).
It is sure to be a
wonderful year of service,
with these enthusiastic
Circle K‟ers at the helm.
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In April, the annual
Eliminate Project, took place in
the form of a “Walk for
Eliminate”, project, which was
organized by the Kiwanis Club of
East St.Andrew.
On the day, there was a massive
turn out of K-Fam member from
all over the corporate area, from
Key Clubbers, to Cirke K‟ers and
Kiwnians. As they walked the
area of the Tropical Plaza and
other neighboring plazas, they
collected donations from any
and all who would spear even a
dollar.
Walk for Eliminate
Officer Training Conference
May 30th to June 2nd
2013, saw the various club
board members from the
various Circle K Clubs
within the Didtrict, coming
together at the Oberlin
Conference Center for the
Annual Officers Training
Conference. Over the
weekend, Circle K‟ers from
Kingston to Montego Bay,
and everywhere in
between, went „loony for
service‟ and became
more adept at their
various portfolios.
Over the weekend,
along with the training of
board members, there were
members of our very own UWI
Mona Circle K Club, who
were appointed as
hairpersons for the various
Committees on the District
Board.
They are Director
Sashae Symister, who was
appointed to the post of
„Eliminate Project‟, chair.
Director Danielle Blake-Grant,
AST Kerena Russell, and Circle
K‟er Okema Brown, were
Some clubs to
make special mention to
are the Campion
College Key Club,
Kingston College Key
Club, and Alpha
Academy Key Club, who
went all out in the name
of service.
appointed as co-chairs for
the Service, Fall Conference
and District Convention,
committees, respectively.
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Service Reports
UWI Mona Circle K
APRIL Chest Hospital
Matthew 25:40
Walk For Eliminate
Total Service hours achieved by dues-paid
members for the month: 58
SERVICE PROJECTS
Inter Club / K-Fam Activities
Total Administrative hours achieved for the
month: N/A
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International University of the Caribbean Circle K
Ardenne High School Key Club
Jamaica College Key Club
Key Club DCON
ShortWood Teacher‟s College Circle K
Total Inter Club Hours achieved by paid-dues
members for the month: 363
MAY
SERVICE PROJECTS
August Town Primary Labour Day Project, Joint with
August Town Primary Builders Club
Constant Spring Kiwanis Labour Day Project
Maxfield Children‟s Home Visitation
Volunteering Project at UHWI
Free Rice Project
Sunshine Division and UWI WJC Guild Labour Day
Project
ShortWood Teachers College Installation
Total Service hours achieved by dues-paid
members for the month: 1021
Total Administrative hours achieved for the
month: 20 13
Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring (May 14th & 28th)
East Charlton Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis Club of Montego Bay
Total Inter Club Hours achieved by paid-dues
members for the month: N/A
Total Kiwanis Family Relations Hours achieved
by paid-dues members for the month: 23
Inter Club / K-Fam Activities
JUNE SERVICE PROJECTS
Relay for Life
Total Service hours achieved by dues-paid
members for the month: 180
Total Administrative hours achieved for the
month: 424.5
Inter Club / K-Fam Activities
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Heart College of Beauty Service Club charter
ceremony
IUC Central Circle K Club
UCC Circle K Club
PCC Circle K Club
B&B College Circle K Club
Heart College of Beauty Service Circle K Club
Kiwanis Club of North ST. Andrew Church Service
Kiwanis Club of North ST. Andrew
Kiwanis Club of Constant Spring
Total Inter Club Hours achieved by paid-dues
members for the month: 54
Total Kiwanis Family Relations Hours achieved
by paid-dues members for the month: 34
Upcoming Events
UWI Mona Circle K
Joint “Back to School” Project with UTECH
Circle K Club
Orientation Preparations
Key to College
Circle K Anniversary Week
Paradise Division Project
Divisional Link up With Crystal and Sunshine
Divisions
Club Events
Major Anticipated Events of Next Quarter
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High Lights UWI Mona Circle K
DCON 2012-2013
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Walk for Eliminate
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O.T.C
Laugh Zone UWI Mona Circle K
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President Trish-Ann Knight Tel: (876)871-3604 Email: [email protected]
1st Vice President Mikol Mortley Tel: (876)897-7617 Email: [email protected]
2nd Vice President Anique Mckie Tel: (876)587-7175 Email: [email protected]
Secretary Peta-Gaye Henlon Tel: (876)368-8179 Email: [email protected]
Treasure Ashley Wilson Tel: (876)895-7048 Email: [email protected]
Bulletin Editor Jermaine Flemmings Tel: (876)863-0381 / (876)343-0123 Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Director Anique Malcolm Tel: (876)482-9315 Email: [email protected]
Director Sashae Symister Tel: (876)469-7510 Email: [email protected]
Director Danielle Blake Grant Tel: (876)480-6647 Email: [email protected]
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