Charles E. Villanueva
Minnesota-Dakotas District Secretary
256 W. King St. Morey 415
Winona, MN 55987
507 453-1797
minndak_secretary@hotmail.com
April 1, 2004
Dear Kiwanis Family Members,
Hello. My name is Charlie Villanueva and I am proud to be serving as District Secretary for the 2004-2005 year. I am a sophomore at Winona State University and am majoring in Communication Arts and Literature. Basically, I’m going to be a high school English teacher. This next year will be my 3rd year in Circle K and will hopefully be my most exciting year of membership to date.
Many district officers have been members of the Kiwanis family prior to joining Circle K; I, however, am an exception. Although I was not a member of the Kiwanis family in high school I did take part in an organization similar to a Key Club. I was involved in an organization called Octagon Club, which is the high school level of the Optimist family. We volunteered and did many similar projects to that of Key Clubs. I joined Octagon Club my freshman year and was an officer of that club for 3 of my 4 years of high school. I acted as a club corresponding secretary, a club Sergeant at Arms and a District Delegate at the Junior Optimist Octagon International District Convention. When I came to Winona I was excited to find that a similar organization was available to students on campus.
I have many goals for this year. I want to create a more open and friendly relationship between clubs and the district level and also create a similar relationship between all members of the Kiwanis Family. I am looking forward to this year and can’t wait to meet you all.
Yours in Service and Fellowship,
Charlie Villanueva
Minnesota-Dakotas District Secretary
2004-2005