Learning the Ropes

Life as CKI Representative is good though I am still getting used it. Yes, I need to work on refining my letter of introduction. However, I am proud to say that I am ahead of the game when it comes to some things.

Here is a list of what I have done so far.

• Created questions for survey
• Sent e-mails to wonderful CKI members
• Thought of ad-hocs I would like to see the International Board implement for this year
• Established ideal times for office hours and online chats

Here is a list of what else I need to accomplish within the next few days.

• Write articles for my home club's bulletin (aka. Dawg Tales) and for my home district's bulletin (aka. The PNW Post)
• Submit these articles
• Format layout of survey
• Format layout of Sub-region newsletter (aka. Northwestern Connection)

I took time to sit down and learn how to complete the monthly report form with Carrie Johnson, my predecessor and friend. Carrie took time to go over what goes on these forms. She also gave me some input on the forms in general. Filling out a report takes time - probably about an hour.

Next month, it will be my turn to fill one out and submit it. I just have to make sure that I get done on the 20th.

I feel like everything needs to get done within 24 hours. Of course, I realize that I need to take things one at a time.

A Burst of Excitement

It has been one week since I came home from the 8th Annual Circle K International Large Scale Service Project (LSSP) and the 53rd Annual Circle K International Convention (ICON) in Denver, Colorado. My time at both events was crazy, awesome, and wonderful. I reunited with the many friends I've made in this service organization. At the same time, I also made new friends.

It is an honor and privilege to serve as the International Representative of Sub-region A[+]. A special thank you goes to those who have supported me. I could not have done this without you.

I am very excited about my new role in Circle K International (CKI). I look forward to not only working with amazing CKI members in the Montana, Pacific Northwest, Utah-Idaho, and Western Canada Districts but also represent their views on the International level.

I know there are several challenges ahead, but I am definitely going to make the best of each situation.

To everyone in Sub-region A, continue to serve others and have fun!

"Live to serve. Love to serve."