Issue 9, December ‘14

Table of Contents

1.  Editor’s Remarks 2. Wine & Cheese 4. New York Speaking 5. District Convention 6. Spotlights 7. Upcoming Events 8. Word Scramble

Sunday Morning, Leaves are Falling

Fall is finally here, or as the pretentious folk like to call it, “autumn.” Are you guys ready

for Binghamton’s two weeks of fall since winter likes to slam us in the face

prematurely? This past month was New York Circle K’s Annual Spring Conference: New

York Speaking (NYS) – NYCKI Sails Around the World! Eight lucky BU club members

were granted the V.I.P. pass and had a blast that weekend. If you did not get to go to NYS, do not worry because there were a

bunch of other service opportunities! Keep doing you, boo!

-Kanye West 2014—2015 Executive Board

President: Jerry Cimo Treasurer: Kristy Wolfson Vice President: Stacy Villalva Editor: Alyssa Famolari Secretary: Tina Lee Webmaster: Tinali Amarasinghe

BearKats Monthly

BearKats Monthly  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Swimming Pool

Full of Service  

As a fairly new member of Circle K, so far I have enjoyed every event and activity I have participated in. However, the wine and cheese event at the nursing home definitely stood out for me. Although it was a quite simple and small event/task, simply giving the elderly snacks and drinks

was really rewarding and they really seemed to appreciate it. Many of them were very happy we were there to give them something to do and

see some new faces. What meant the most to me is at the end of the event, one of the elderly women came up to the volunteers and thanked us and told us how appreciative she was for us coming to serve them.

Her response alone made the day worth it and really made me feel like I made a difference, even if I was just pouring drinks. Overall, the event

was a lot of fun and so rewarding and I would 100% do it again!

Written By

Carly Danowitz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

…feel as if you were there turnin’ up with the Kiwanians.

Did you get a chance to party it up with members of New York Circle K at Lake George? No? Well, take this tissue, wipe your tears, and get ready for a summary

of how our wonderful weekend went down. By the end of this article, you are going to feel as if you were there turnin’ up with the Kiwanians. Binghamton

made some Bearcat noise at this year’s New York Speaking (NYS). Not only did we win the fashion show and a bunch of raffles, but we also stood on chairs and

screamed for our club. Gloating aside, we did learn a lot and meet a bunch of fantastic people! There were plenty of informative workshops, lovely other Circle K members, and various types of service projects throughout the weekend. Every single member of our club left NYS with new knowledge, at least two Facebook

friends, and the satisfaction of helping someone in need.

Each member was separated into a nautical-themed team for the weekend, such as Flounder, Starfish, etc. Even though it was heartbreaking having to leave our

club to hang out with other people during the convention, this was our chance to meet new people and show everyone how amazing Binghamton truly is. The food was bangin’ #ThatPastaTho. Since we had such a fantastic time at NYS, we want to thank Cobleskill for hosting the conference and to Susan Xiong for putting on

the entire thing. You guys did amazing and we couldn’t be more proud! P.S. Kiwanians were calling me Kanye by the end of the weekend! #Ayyyeee

 

 

 

 

Now that New York Speaking is over, we can all relax, right? Wrong! It is

time to mentally prepare your mind for the most amazing thing since Betty White – The NYCKI Games. “But

what are the NYCKI Games?” Well, my dear, it is New York Circle K’s 53rd

Annual District Convention held in Albany, New York! The weekend of your life will be from March 20, 2015

until March 22, 2015.

This is a chance for you to win awards, attend leadership workshops,

participate in service projects, run for District Executive Board positions,

make new friends, and enjoy a Hunger Games-themed convention! For more information regarding applications and

registration, please visit www.dcon.nycirclek.org. Don’t forget to check out the lovely promotional videos, edited by our own Tina Lee!

I want to be

 

like the Cool Kids  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shine the Spotlight

This month’s Event Spotlight irradiates over New York Circle K’s 33rd Annual New York Speaking Conference – NYCKI Sails Around the World! I know we already spoke about it earlier, but it was so much fun that we had to mention it one more

time. Besides the learning experience that we all had, we got to see the beautiful Lake George. It might have been freezing outside, but the view of the lake made it all

worthwhile. Binghamton University has not represented itself at NYS the way it did this year in a very long time. We should all give ourselves a pat on the back for

showing off our school pride the way that we did!

This month’s Member Spotlight brightens up the face of our secretary and New York District’s Marketing and Resources Chair, Tina Lee! If anyone was the MVP of

New York Speaking, it was this girl. She managed to edit three videos throughout the entire weekend. The videos are pretty epic, if I may add. Tina showed so much talent and dedication this past weekend. Also, we cannot forget about her epic and

flawless minutes! Tina, you are so amazing and we could have never asked for a better Circle K member! You rock, boo boo!!!!

Fall Semester Social December 4th

7:00 PM UU-206

District Convention March 20 – March 22

Albany, New York

Coldstone Fundraiser December 1st 5:00 – 8:00 PM University Plaza

In the words of Britney Spears, “Gimme More”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unscramble It, Babe

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

International Project Committee Chair Nicole Radova

Service Project Committee Chair Melissa Levine

Fundraising Committee Chair Amy Boglarski

Fellowship Committee Chair Julia Dunnigan

Bake Sale Committee Chair Angela Wu Historian

Karandeep Singh Public Relations Committee Chair

Jenna Spak Governor’s Project Committee Chair

John Albergo District Project Committee Chair

John Tirino

Committee Chairs