That's it

First Place - Total Achievement (Gold Division)

First Place - District Service Initiative Award

First Place - Single Service Award

First Place - Mei Po Wong Overall Service Award (Gold Division)

First Place - Outstanding Interclub Award

Frank Bliss - Kiwanian of the Year

Second Place - Outstanding Non-traditional Scrapbook

Second Place - Outstanding Club Website

Second Place - Outstanding Club Newsletter

Petey - Most Funds Raised for PTP

Moolah - Most Funds Raised for all DFIs 

Second Place - Talent Act

Vijay Suzuki - Third Place Oratory Contest

Growth Enhances Membership Award (Diamond Division)

100% On-time MRFs

Distinguished Kiwanis Family Award

Distinguished MD&E Award

Virginia Liu - Distinguished Club Treasurer

Kathleen Wong - Distinguished Club Secretary

Josh Lomeli - Distinguished Vice President

Joe Lee - Distinguished Vice President

James Lee - Distinguished President

Gail Nipitnorasate - William A. Dunlap Fellowship

Alex Chu - William A. Dunlap Fellowship

James Lee - Carthage Pullman Award

Distinguished Club Award

Golden Gate - Divisional Unity Award

Most Members In Attendance

Most Miles Traveled

Wow. That's it. The year has passed just as quickly as it came. 

I'm still not sure what happened this year. I don't know if the stars were aligned or if magic was in the air but this year has far exceeded my expectations. 

I remember starting my term last March, terrified of how the year was going to go. I had confidence in myself and my board, but I knew there are always factors out of our control. Was anybody going to come? Will our members be dedicated? Will we have the resources to lead a great club? 

Things did not always go smoothly. For me, personally, there were many challenges. I had to learn to communicate and open up. I sacrificed for the club and I came to understand what it meant to "do the right thing". I learned it wasn't always black and white and that sometimes there's more than one right answer. 

Now, at the end of the line, I have no regrets about the path I took. For me, the most rewarding aspect of District Convention was seeing the joy in my board and my members.

I am proud of Darrell for winning single service. I wanted him to win it for the members who selflessly sacrificed so much for the children that may not have always shown their appreciation.

I am proud of Andrea, Mimi, and Vijay. What their awards didn't capture was the true value of their projects. The point of Scrapbook, Newsletter, and Website isn't to be the best. These committees gave members the opportunity to work together toward a common goal. It gave them the chance to bond and feel like they were part of something special, like they were members of a close-knit team. In this sense, they were invaluable to our success. 

I am proud of Monica. Often Kiwanis Family is one of the most underappreciated aspects of Circle K. I hope now the club realizes all that she has done to keep this club feeling like a real family.

I am proud of Joe. Joe has dedicated his life to Circle K and more than anything this year, I wanted to see him be happy. It brings me to tears to see him finally recognized.

I am proud of the rest of the board and every single member. This year is theirs. I am just grateful for having the honor of being a part of it.