by Nick Thompson (WhetstoneStaff Writer)

Whetstone/Cochise Lucas

All the new members stand and speak the oath in order to become new members of the CKI leadership organization. This dinner was to honor Wesley as a new charter, and these students as new members.

Wesley rappers, musicians and singers will have a forum this month in which they will have a chance to showcase their talents. The Wesley College chapter of Circle Kiwanis International (CKI) will be hosting a benefit concert for its Eliminate Project in Wells Theater on March 30, which will feature music from students at the school. CKI, which was chartered at Wesley spring semester of 2012, is a collegiate level Kiwanis International organization that promotes community service, leadership development and fellowship. Junior Megan Stoffa is the Wesley chapter’s president. “Our motto is ‘Live to serve, love to serve’, and that’s what we’re trying to do with this concert,” said Stoffa. “All of the profits will be going to our parent-group’s charity.” That charity is the Eliminate Project, which, through a partnership with UNICEF, is working to eliminate maternal and neonatal tetanus, which affects nearly 60,000 newborn children every year. CKI member and representative of Delta Phi Epsilon Courtney Manhertz is the Eliminate Chair. “As Chair, I am responsible for spreading awareness on our cause, contacting the talent and reserving space for the event,” said Manhertz. “So far we have gotten Marvin Bond as our stage manager to make sure things run smoothly, and Carl Parker and Lindsey Dixon as the hosts of the show.” According to Dixon, they have already reached out to several Wesley artists, including Davonne D’neil and Joe College, but open auditions will be held March 15 in Wells Theater. The other host, Carl Parker, is very enthusiastic about the show. “It’s going to be a great show and we have a lot of great acts performing,” he said. “Everyone should come out and support.” Tickets will be on sale in the College Center the week of the concert. They will be $2 for presale, and $3 at the door.