Happy New Year!

Greetings New York!

I hope you all enjoyed the holidays. This will likely be my last post of the year (and of the decade!), so I wanted to use it as an opportunity to share with you the words of William Arthur Ward:

“Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!”

Midnight will bring carry us into another new year. Think back on the last year and the last decade. Consider the choices you have made and the challenges you have faced, but do not let yourself feel regret for any missteps or for any lost opportunity. Instead, look forward to the countless opportunities resting in the days ahead of you, and strive each day to be your best. I wish you and your families all the best in the New Year!

-Governor Michael

NYCKI Alumni Newsletter!

Greetings New York!

Our Alumni Relations Ad-Hoc Committee, chaired by Representative Reed, has been hard at work with NYCKI alumni outreach. Please click here to download the committee's first work product, the first issue of our new alumni publication - "NYCKI Now"!

-Governor Michael

2009-2010 Awards Applications! Apply Today!

Please refer to the following message from Awards Chair Jennifer Yong:

Hello Members of the New York District!

It seems like just yesterday that we were all at NY Speaking. District Convention is quickly approaching and before that, we would like all of you to take a look at the DCON Awards Packet. There are a total of 24 awards, ranging from Outstanding Club Officer Awards, to Outstanding Kiwanian and Faculty Advisor Awards. There will also be awards for the variety of different service projects your club has held or participated in this service year. Show your club’s creativity, and show us all the work you have done by creating the Best Club Scrapbook in NY District! There are plenty of opportunities for your club to be recognized for everything you have done this year!

Please take the time over Winter Break to review the Awards Packet and nominate those who you believe are deserving and eligible for each award. This is an excellent opportunity to acknowledge and reward those members and those clubs who have gone above and beyond the call of service. This will also be a great way to share what you have done with other clubs in the district, and it may serve as an inspiration to others to help plan successful events in the future. We all would love to hear what you have to say, so please encourage all officers and members of your club to fill out an application.

All awards are based upon nominations, and all rules and regulations can be found at the beginning of the awards packet. All awards nominations must be received by District Administrator John Keegan no later than Monday, February 8, 2010. There will be no late submissions accepted.

If you have any questions regarding the Awards Packet, please email me (xjennifer.yong@gmail.com) or Governor Zebrowski (michael.nycki@gmail.com). We look forward to your submissions, and we hope to see you at District Convention!

Jennifer Yong

Awards Chair

[Download the 2009-2010 Awards Packet! (editable)]

[Download the 2009-2010 Awards Packet! (PDF)]

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

District Convention Host Club Application

Please refer to the following message from Carolyn Frantz:

Hello NYCKI!

It's time to start thinking about District Convention 2010, and the District Board needs your help!

This year, the Convention is taking place in Albany, NY from March 19-21, 2010, with the theme:

"Going Golden: A Solid Record of Service -- Celebrating 50 Years of Service, Leadership and Fellowship".

We need a club that is willing to help run the convention!

Would your club be interested in being the Host Club? Duties involve:

-- helping with registration

-- setting up for the dance

-- bringing/taking down decoration

-- distributing lifelines

-- working with the board to ensure that everything runs smoothly

The club must have 4-5 members willing to arrive in Albany by 2:00 PM on FRIDAY, MARCH 19th.

Interested? The application is DUE WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10 to District Secretary Carolyn Frantz (frantz.nycki@gmail.com).

If you have any questions or need further information, feel free to contact me! Hope you consider applying, and see you all at DCON!

Carolyn Frantz

District Secretary

Conferences & Conventions Co-Chair

New York District

[Click here to download the Host Club application!]

December "Michael's Memo"

Greetings New York!

Please click here to download the December issue of my monthly publication, "Michael's Memo".

Inside, you will find information pertaining to:

• District Convention 2010
• New York District Board
• Outstanding Members of the Month
• Outstanding Club of the Month
• District Goals

Have a look, and let me know if you have any questions!

-Governor Michael

Outstanding Member of the Month Program

Greetings New York!

This past month, we established an Outstanding Member of the Month program, through which each club can submit the name of an "Outstanding Member" to be recognized by the New York District. Please see below for the winners from November 2009. Congratulations to all recipients!

-Governor Michael

Happy Holidays from the New York District Board!

New York District Distinguished Member Application - Apply Today!

Hey Everyone!

Please look at the bottom of this post to download the 2009-2010 New York District Distinguished Member Award application! Each year, the New York District of Circle K International recognizes those members that have distinguished themselves through service to our clubs and communities. We strongly encourage all members to apply for this wonderful recognition program.

How do you win?

It's easy! All members meeting the criteria specified in the application will receive the award and be honored at District Convention 2010! All you need to do is certify that you have met the criteria laid out in the application, have it signed by your Club President (or Club Vice President, in the case that you are a Club President), and send it in to District Administrator John Keegan. It's as simple as that!

The application process is easier than ever!

In past years, there was an essay requirement to receive this award. However, we strongly believe it's important to make the process as easy as possible. After all, you each distinguish yourselves by your actions throughout the service year. As long as you meet the criteria and submit the application on time, you will be one of the recipients of the 2009-2010 New York District Distinguished Member Award!

But be aware of the due date!

All completed applications absolutely must be received by District Administrator Keegan no later than February 8th! See more details for submission in the application. If your club will not be meeting prior to the deadline, please still ensure that this application is disseminated to your members and submitted on time!

Questions?

Please feel free to contact me or Awards Chair Jennifer Yong (xjennifer.yong@gmail.com) if you have any questions at all!

Please do not miss out! This is an amazing opportunity to receive recognition for what you and your members do throughout the year, and we want to ensure that recognition is given where it is due!

Thanks!

-Governor Michael

[Download the application in DOC format (editable)]

[Download the application in PDF format (non-editable)]