04
FEBRUARY 2013
opening messages
Governor's Blurb
What’s Up Cal-Nev-Ha!
I hope things are going well with you all! Since the last issue, a
lot has happened in our District, as usual! (When has it not?!) We
had major District events like Crazy Kompetition for Infants and Fall Training
Conference! There were record breaking attendance, echoing spirit, and
a magnified passion for the three
tenets of our District.
I would like to congratulate
the District Committees
for hosting these events
for the members of our District. There were organized, memorable, and spectacular!
As we head into the near end of our terms, there is so much that needs to be done in order to
make sure that the passing of titles are successful and that your clubs have a great start. Outgoing officers, remember to transfer files and have conversations with your successors to let them
know what needs maintenance and attention for the upcoming year.
District Convention is almost here and this is the Sunburst issue sums up all the major events of
the year. There will be one issue left after District Convention as a sign-off for the year where it
will feature events like District Large Scale Service Project and DCON! I hope you stay tuned for
that. Big thanks to everyone who has contributed to this issue and past issues and making our
Publications Editor Jennifer Lai’s life so much easier! Her work is amazing because it is reflective
off of your work!
See you at DCON! :D
Jonathan Cao-Nguyen “J-Cao”
District Governor 2012-2013
Editor's Notes
My my, it’s been a while since my last issue, hasn’t it?! The last four months have been a crazy
roller coaster for our sweet and sunny... or rather, cold and cloudy Cal-Nev-Ha! CKI North/South,
Fall Training Conference, and all those big club fundraisers - This issue of the SUNBURST covers all
that and much more!
As you may know, this is my last full-length issue. Yep, I’m retiring at District Convention! Crazy,
right? I’ve enjoyed my year as your SUNBURST editor, and it’s sad
to say good-bye... But let’s be real here though - Who’s excited
for DCON?! I know I am! :D
By now, I’m sure you’ve noticed a trend in the content I select
for the SUNBURST. In this issue, you will see all the passion,
dedication, and love = people have for this wonderful organization; it really tugs at the heartstrings (mine, at least)! You
are what makes CKI so fantastic, and I’m honored to show it
to the world through this publication. I want to thank all the
writers and photographers for your contribution to this publication - It would not be possible without you! YOU, WAY
TO GO, YOU! :)
With that said, I do hope you enjoy this issue! I’ll be back after DCON for one last
hurrah before I send my blessings to my
successor, whoever he/she may be ;)
Hope to see y’all at DCON! :)
Jennifer Lai