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Dotc 2018 Meeting Minutes
Dotc 2018 Meeting Minutes
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Pacific Northwest District
District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
Position Name In Attendance
Outgoing **
Outgoing **
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Pacific Northwest District
District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
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Pacific Northwest District
District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
Position Name In Attendance
PNWLA Chair Incoming Gloria Guizar X
Sharon Lee
a) Restart Twitter
b) Publicize Snapchat group
c) Change layout and colour scheme of website
d) Connect with webmasters in the district to build a social media presence
6. Move to vote
7. Motion carries
a) Appointment of Tech and Marketing Chair Shane Petrus is official
VII. Appointment of PNWLA Chair Gloria Guizar
A. Governor Esmeralda Hernandez entertains a motion to appoint PNWLA Chair Gloria Guizar
B. Editor Michelle Chang so moved
C. Snoqualmie Lieutenant Governor Kelvin Anderson seconds
D. Discussion (Led by Governor Esmeralda Hernandez)
E. Goals (Outlined by Gloria Guizar)
1. Connection, friendship, and networking opportunities within PNWLA
2. Team-building activities which allow for connection beyond individual groups and
divisions
3. Implementing snapchat groups to enhance degree of connection
4. Obtain a quality guest speaker- with a focus on CKI values and enthusiasm of college
students
5. Enhance conference and retaining tradition
F. Move to vote
1. Motion carries
2. Appointment of PNWLA Chair Gloria Guiza is official
VIII. Appointment of Chief Growth Officer Lauren Ho
A. Governor Esmeralda Hernandez entertains a motion to appoint Chief Growth Officer Lauren Ho
B. Snoqualmie Lieutenant Governor Kelvin Anderson so moved
C. Editor Michelle Chang seconds
D. Discussion (Led by Governor Esmeralda Hernandez)
E. Goals (Outlined by Lauren Ho)
1. Implementing more resources and infographics for the chartering process
a) Often confusion and lack of awareness among new members
2. Working with Editor, Tech and Marketing Chair
F. Move to vote
G. Motion carries
1. Appointment of Chief Growth Officer Lauren Ho is official
IX. Overview of today’s agenda (Led by Governor Esmeralda Hernandez)
A. Introduction of Council of Presidents
B. Discussion of District Goals
C. Reference of past board meetings
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Pacific Northwest District
District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
D. Officer Training
E. District Goals
F. Membership Retention Considerations
G. DCON 2019 Preparations
1. Proposals of date, time, and location to be considered
H. Budget
I. Sunday agenda:
1. PNWLA
2. Board pictures
3. Closing Session
X. Summary of Governor Administrator Training Conference (GATC) (Led by Governor Esmeralda
Hernandez)
A. Pacific Northwest District (PNW) selected for District Boot Camp
1. Paired with International Vice President Eric Yan
2. Discussion of preparations for Vacant LTG positions
B. International Amendments
1. Recruitment/Retention position has been proposed as a permanent executive position
at the club level
a) (+) Possibility of increasing resources to combat decrease in membership
b) Circle K International decreased from 13,000 members to 11,000 members overall
c) (-) Unnecessary and a decrease of resources
d) Amendment passed ⅔ among the Governor’s Council at the Governor
Administrator Training Conference (GATC)
e) Pending updates from International Trustee
2. Removal of Subregions
a) Elected trustees to be paired with individual districts to target trustee strengths
with district weaknesses
b) Amendment passed unanimously among the Governor’s Council at the
Governor Administrator Training Conference (GATC)
XI. Lieutenant Governors and Council of Presidents (Led by Governor Esmeralda Hernandez)
A. Solution to an issue of vacant LTG positions
1. Only one LTG position currently filled
2. Council of Presidents will serve as a solution this fiscal year, and in the future until a full
roster of LTGs is obtained
3. Discussion of Presidents attending District Board Meetings
a) Past CKI International President Kathy Le suggests Council of Presidents meets
semi-regularly with district board following the International structure and
presence of Governors on International Council
b) Communication between LTGs and club presidents- not at an even level
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Pacific Northwest District
District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
c) Area Administrator Lisa McCoy and District Administrator PNWLA Greg Wegrich
note that the board meeting at PNWLA should be used as a President’s Council
Meeting
d) Outgoing PNWLA Chair Serena Ranney reiterates that officers must serve as CKI
members first, and then district officers
e) Past CKI International President Kathy Le discusses the introduction of a single
person overseeing the Council of Presidents, as utilized in the Wisconsin-Upper
Michigan Circle K District
B. Questions for future consideration
1. Separate President Council Meetings?
2. Policy code change?
3. Presidents serving on committees?
4. Presidents as voting members?
C. Specific duties of President Council in the Michigan District of Circle K International examined
D. Ad hoc committee of Past CKI International President Kathy Le, District Administrator Greg
Wegrich, Assistant Administrator Tyson Diep, Parliamentarian Josh Kim, Snoqualmie LTG Kelvin
Anderson, and District Governor Esmeralda Hernandez is in practice.
XII. Membership Development (Led by District Administrator Greg Wegrich and Governor Esmeralda
Hernandez)
A. New approaches to membership development in consideration
B. Increased engagement of clubs through district board
C. Spark interest of running for district position
D. Outgoing District Convention Chair Valerie Ebbay introduces the idea of a Presidents’ Training
conducted district-wide at once.
E. Gain insight into Membership Development at the club level by adding MRF (Monthly Report
Form) questions
F. Presidents as voting members--?
XIII. Observation of 2017-18 club stats
A. Dues paid club report for PNW examined for 2016-17 and 2017-18
B. Active dialogue necessary
C. $600 fee is difficult to compensate for many struggling clubs
D. Universities declaring no service organizations can charge dues or fees
1. Presents difficulty with membership growth and retention
2. Boothing tips
a) No chairs- stay engaging
b) Connect individually with people
XIV. Governor Esmeralda Hernandez entertains a motion to adopt the Presidents Council (with exception
of details to be determined)
A. Editor Michelle Chang so moved
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Pacific Northwest District
District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
Goal 1 3 5 5
Actual 5 3 0
C. PNWLA Budget
1. $10/meal
2. Number of attendees: 30 members
3. Grant of $2000
D. Speed-dating- PNWLA activity (following action to encourage district involvement)
E. 15 attendees to 1 instructor (a little of 30 participants)
F. Past CKI International President Kathy Le speaks to decreasing budget allocation to the event
1. Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp-- money staying in the Kiwanis Family
2. Reducing costs of alumni participation in camp by allowing a reflection period or
different course available for them
G. Voucher Reimbursement
1. Send 6 days in advance prior to desired receiving day
2. Appropriate uses
a) Coping materials for CLE training
b) Mailings to Key Clubs, Circle K
XXI. Appointment of Co-DCON Chairs
A. Governor Esmeralda Hernandez entertains a motion to appoint Co-DCON Chairs Tasfia Ahsan
and Veena Lin
B. Editor Michelle Chang so moved
C. Secretary Anna Mylvaganam seconds
D. Discussion (Led by Governor Esmeralda Hernandez)
E. Goals (Outlined by Tasfia Ahsan and Veena Lin)
1. Improve inclusivity and fellowship throughout the district
2. Experiences in Peace Arch division- improve communication
3. Why they decided to run for district board
a) Change
b) Expansion of experiences
c) Ideas and suggestions for improving district events
F. Move to vote
G. Motion carries
1. Appointment of Co-DCON Chairs Tasfia Ahsan and Veena Lin is official
XXII. Discussion of DCON 2018 (Led by Past DCON Chair Valerie Ebbay)
A. Attendees
B. Fellowship
1. Mandatory?
2. Friday fellowship not maintained well (establish someone to work)
3. Bringing board games and other activities is mandatory
4. Karaoke, Wii games, etc.
C. Service Activities
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District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
1. Highest rating
2. Wished time frame was longer
3. People signing up for own projects-
D. Workshops
1. Life hacks and skills
2. Dancing 101
a) Liked it but wished not all was K-pop
E. Hotel received highest rating, not necessarily location
F. Too much down time
G. Talent show received mixed reviews
1. Acts not lined up
2. Didn’t know when to vote
3. Implementation of MC and dress rehearsals to minimize confusion
H. Food did not received good reviews- portions too small and few vegetarian options
I. Scheduling was chaotic
1. Disposable activities available
2. Pictures taken on the side (so not affected by the backdrop)
3. Transitions too slow
J. Release schedule earlier
K. Interest in District Chair positions
1. Promote district positions more
2. Not many chair applications received
3. Constant engagement throughout term
4. Look for successors now
5. How to include district board members in PNWLA while enhancing visibility to club
members
6. Implement a breakfast panel
7. Transition packets (not read often) to fliers
L. Miscellaneous feedback
1. Change pronouns to gender-neutral
2. Comments about lack of enthusiasm among board members
3. Bigger committee
a) Way to get other clubs involved
4. Show club effort put into plans the event
M. Awards
1. Grading
a) Changing point distribution to focus on supplementary material
b) Interclubs need to include names of specific clubs
c) Include specific definitions of service projects, service hours, interclubs, KFRs, etc.
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District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
XXVI. Additional proposals of DCON 2019 (Led by District Administrator Greg Wegrich)
XXVII. Mt. Hood Best Western
1. Challenges of Oregon: no state sales tax
2. Costs tend to be higher
3. Charging set-up fees
4. 27th year we’d be going to the facility if chosen
5. $200/member
B. Holiday Inn Airport (Bellingham)
1. $190/member
2. Central location for majority of active clubs
3. Same location as 2018 Convention
XXVIII. Factors to consider
A. Governor Esmeralda Hernandez observes that students with DACA are unable to leave the
country
B. District Convention Tasfia Ahsan observes that many Canadian students of colour feel unsafe
when entering the United States due to the political climate, and concludes students with
DACA will be able to attend three of four conventions if a Canadian location is listed in a four
year cycle
C. Area Administrator Lisa McCoy observes that the same students seem to come no matter the
District Convention location
D. District Convention Chair Tasfia Ahsan hypothesizes that 30 Canadian students will be in
attendance at convention
XXIX. Governor Esmeralda Hernandez adjourns the Saturday’s District Officer Training Conference on
Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 6:31pm
Sunday, April 22, 2018
I. Governor Esmeralda Hernandez calls the Sunday Divisional Officer Training Conference (DOTC)
Meeting on Saturday, April 22, 2018 to order at 9:25 am.
II. Attendance (Led by Governor Esmeralda Hernandez)
A. Governor Esmeralda Hernandez present
B. Snoqualmie LTG Kelvin Anderson present
C. District Convention Chair Tasfia Ahsan present
D. PNWLA Chair Gloria Guizar present
E. Parliamentarian Josh Kim present
F. Technology and Marketing Chair Shane Petrus present
G. Outgoing Governor Cody Li present
H. Outgoing PNWLA Chair Serena Ranney present
I. District Administrator Greg Wegrich present
J. Assistant Administrator Tyson Diep present
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District Officer Training Conference
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Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
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District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
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District Officer Training Conference
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA April 21-22, 2018
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