CNH CKI's The Sunburst Volume 55, Issue 3 Volume 55, Issue 3 | Page 17

ch wat th e i n g open show e slid I f you asked me, a SoCal beach bum, if I wanted to drive 12 hours to NorCal to be sleep deprived, face soulcrushingly cold weather, AND pay for the entire trip on top of that, I would probably laugh at you. The reality is, however, all of this happened at Fall Training Conference 2015 and I’d be more than willing to go another round without a second thought. FTC was an “ indescribable experience where I learned so much about Circle K, saw old faces, and met new ones. For the longest time, I was scared that my transition from Key Club to Circle K wouldn’t bode well but at FTC, I finally realized the transition was all in my head. Because at the end of the day, K means family. At FTC, I found family wherever I went, whether it be in my Ocean Rumble group #NavigatorsVoyage2 or the random strangers I sat with at workshops, I was always met with smiles and good vibes. My favorite watch the closing slideshow session was the “Real Talk” as I listened to real stories of how CKI changed and saved some peoples’ lives. Maybe it’s because summer had been a little too long because it took me seven weeks to remember K and all that it stands for. It isn’t just a service org or a social club, it’s a way of life. For anyone who was teetering to go to FTC last year, you should definitely go the next chance you get because the experience was truly unforgettable. BY KEVIN HUO UCSD P.S. The induction ceremony was one of the coolest things ever and was literally lit. ” 17