Texas-Oklahoma District of CKI

CKI is more than the world's largest student-led collegiate service organization. Through CKI, our members gain resume-worthy skills, find lifeling friends, and do community service that changes lives, including their own.

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Have you heard the great news from CKIx 2019? 👏🏽

The Texas-Oklahoma District was awarded Distinguished District and 3rd place in fundraising for the WASH Project

Immediate Past Governor Dylann Faith Lowery was awarded Distinguished Governor

Immediate Past Northern Outpost Lt. Governor Bay Bolen was awarded Distinguished Lieutenant Governor

CKI of the University of Oklahoma was awarded 1st place GEM Award for the Emerald Division

CKI of the University of Houston received the Outstanding Club Recruitment Award, 1st place Club Achievement Award in the Bronze Division, and 1st place for Preferred Charities and Service Partners Award

See them all listed now in our district history.

Texas-Oklahoma CKI - Past International Awards

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Our most recent Yellow Brick table sponsor just arrived on Wednesday night! Again, we’re so lucky to have amazing alumni, like 2016-17 Red River Lt. Governor Jesica Rios, cheering us on for our 65th convention. dcon.txokcki.org/sponsor https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt2gc7kAmt7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ldc7l50ei0nt

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Our first of three SILVER sponsors is the Kiwanis Club of Greater North Houston. We appreciate your support! dcon.txokcki.org/sponsor https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt2JEJSgh67/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=fuq3lrn9b967

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Our next yellow brick table sponsor is Bill Gordon from @austinnekiwanis! We’ve got lots of these sponsorship options still available! dcon.txokcki.org/sponsor https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt14VbvgvWT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gq4y99k222ra

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Our first yellow brick table sponsor is the Kiwanis Club of Waco. We’ve got lots of these sponsorship options still available! dcon.txokcki.org/sponsor https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt14QVLA277/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uhc2p63lhut8

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Our first EMERALD sponsor (only three spots left!) is an unnamed member of the 2007-08 T-O CKI District Board - we’re so grateful for the support of our alumni! dcon.txokcki.org/sponsor https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt133mOAyoy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=hxct7ezbwgbj

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Only a few weeks to go until our 65th annual district convention! We’re going to spend some time thanking our wonderful sponsors. There’s still time to pitch in! Our first RUBY sponsor (only three spots left!) is the Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis District’s Growth Team. We’re looking forward connecting with their members over the weekend! dcon.txokcki.org/sponsor https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt13d_VAO6D/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ktxoxz6ffeuy

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New Charters

This year we’re excited to welcome back two clubs - Hardin-Simmons University (Re-chartered 2/7/2018) and Jarvis Christian College (Re-chartered 4/26/2018)! More members, more service!

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Happy CKI New Year!

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The 2018-2019 District Board of Officers held their board trainer meeting this past weekend. In addition to the time spent setting expectations, learning more about their roles and responsibilities, brainstorming on the best ways to support chapter officers and members, and bonding as a board, they accomplished the following: - Approval of the the 2018-19 budget - Selection of the district project - Settings goals for the 2018-19 year - Appointment of Panhandle Lt. Governor Robbie Day, Red River Lt. Governor Hector Perez-Aponte

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Survey

What was your chapter’s favorite service project in the 2017-18 year?

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Another Convention in the Books!

So much service, so many awards, so much fun. Thanks for another great year! Full recap will come soon! #TOCKIDCON18

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Texas-Oklahoma CKI - District Convention

Only 10 days until #TOCKIDCON18 #ChooseCKI #LivetoServe #LovetoServe

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The District Editor is responsible for producing the T-O Today (our official district newsletter), and giving direction to the Public Relations and Marketing committee as a whole. The Editor is considered a District Board member and thus will have major responsibilities. If you are interested in applying, the application can be found [HERE] , under the District Committee Applications - Public Relations and Marketing (Editor). I encourage you to look through this application thoroughly before submitting it. Please submit completed committee chair application by email no later than 11:59 CST on August 23rd, 2014 to [email protected]. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the listed email address. I look forward to reviewing your application!

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This year we are pushing to fill our committees with members that will help with the duties of the committee and connect with the District as a whole. Becoming part of something bigger than yourself is an incredible feeling and we encourage you to apply and represent your home chapter in our organization. The leadership and experience you will develop will help you grow personally and professionally. As a committee member, you will be responsible for helping the T-O District of Circle K International to promote service, leadership, and fellowship throughout its chapters. District committees are a vital part of the District Board, and district committee members are the ones who help accomplish such immense tasks at hand. We are currently looking for members in the following Committees: - Membership Development & Education - Kiwanis Family - District Events - Public Relations & Marketing If you are interest in applying to be a member for any of the district committees mentioned above, you can access the applications by visiting our [Resources ] page in our District Website! All Committee Member Applications will be due September 5, 2014 at 11:59pm to the respective Committee Chair. For more information, feel free to download the Committee Application that you are interested in applying. Best of luck! ​

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CKIx Recap: Olé, Olé, Olé, TO, TO.....Olé, Olé,

From June 17th-22nd, Texas-Oklahoma Circle K members spent an entire week in Nashville, TN for our Circle K International Convention and Large Scale Service Project. During the first few days of the LSSP portion, we served the Nashville community in a variety of different service projects. Members volunteered at the Nashville YMCA, the March of Dimes office, Soles 4 Souls, and helped with local park cleanups, packaged food at a pantry, and made toys for the animals at the Nashville Zoo. CKI members performed *3837.5 *total hours of service in three days! That is an incredible 14.5 hours of service per member. Throughout the convention portion, members got the opportunity to attend educational workshops as well as an etiquette luncheon with Mom Nonnie. We also attended two sessions of house of delegates where we got the opportunity to elect the 2014-2015 International Board as well as vote on proposed amendments to the CKI bylaws. During the Honors Celebration, the Texas-Oklahoma District was recognized with the following awards: - *Distinguished Governor - Allison Prisco* - *Distinguished District Secretary - Cortney N. Ferris* - *Distinguished Lieutenant Governor - Marcelo Urieta Bravo (Hill Country Division)* - 4th Place Growth Enhances Membership Award in the Ruby Division - Southwestern University (Hill Country Division) In addition to these fine achievements, I want to commend *Jonathan Lacaba *for serving as our Subregion D Trustee this past year! Also, let's all give a warm welcome to *Heidi Brooks* for being elected as the new 2014-2015 Subregion D Trustee! *Congratulations to the 2014-2015 International Board!* - Kathy Le, President - Clara Oh, Vice President - Alex Bour, International Trustee-at-Large - Tyson Diep, Subregion A Trustee - Michael Zhou, Subregion B Trustee - Ashley Wolfe, Subregion C Trustee - Heidi Brooks, Subregion D Trustee - Shivam Patel, Subregion E Trustee - Kelly Chan, Subregion F Trustee - Racheile Ricklefs, Subregion G Trustee

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​ If you graduated during the month of May, congratulations! You are moving on to the next step of your life, whether it be graduate school or a full-time career! Either way, know that your K-Family journey isn’t over yet—you can stay connected with CKI by joining CKI Alumni. Find out more at www.circlek.org/seniors. Additionally, you can continue in a lifetime of service by joining your Local Kiwanis Club or the Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Young Professionals eClub . The Kiwanis Club of Texas-Oklahoma Kiwanis Young Professionals is a geographically-dispersed online club that caters to the unique needs of young professionals who want to give back to their respective communities and are committed to the mission of Kiwanis International, "Serving the Children of the World." The club began in 2012 and was officially chartered on March 11, 2014. Again, Class of 2014, thank you for all that you have done for us - your contributions will never be forgotten! *In Leadership, Fellowship, and Service,* *Marcelo Urieta-Bravo* *Texas-Oklahoma District Governor* *Circle K International* *[phone]* *Austin Community College* *Texas-Oklahoma District of Kiwanis* *3010 West Park Row, Suite 100* *Pantego, Texas 76013* *www.txokcki.org * *www.c irclek.org * [image: Idea 1.png]