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FEBRUARY 2013
district events
“
This conference
taught me more
about
myself:
my restraints, my
opportunities,
my
passions, my goals.
Fall
Training
Conference
April Rios
CSU Fullerton
Becoming a college freshman brings out anxieties that
you wouldn’t think existed, but becoming a part of Fullerton’s Circle K International calmed all those fears and
anxieties. To be more specific, participating in the Fall
Training Conference calmed all those fears.
At the 2012 Fall Training Conference I had the opportunity to create bonds with my peers and learn more about
my club roots and family. It was my first college trip anywhere and I could not have asked for anything better. I
met many people from different schools: from the University of Berkeley to more local students from California
State University of Long Beach.
This trip provided me with the opportunity to be part of
my club, not only through a membership fee but through
the bonds of friendship and leadership. I bonded with my
club’s my president, vice presidents, secretary, as well as
with general members. In other words, because of this
trip I now have the opportunity to not only do service
but to have fun and enjoy my new college friendships as
well. I don’t feel as intimidated by college and its new
ways of making friends, on the contrary I am more com-