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CIRCLE K

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What is Circle K?

Circle K International is the world's largest collegiate organization dedicated to service and leadership development with over 500 clubs in seven countries. It is not the size of the organization, however, which gives us our identity or provides us with our primary source of pride and satisfaction. Rather, it's our mission, what we do, and the objects of the organization,that sets Circle K apart from other student organizations.

Circle K is a service organization through which college students can find a means of responsible student action in their communities and a more active involvement in the life of their campus. As clubs learn about the needs of their campuses and communities, they develop hands-on activities to address these problems.

College is more than a pursuit for a scholastic degree -- it offers good times, getting to know others, finding out who you are, and making a meaningful contribution to the world. Circle K provides a unique opportunity to make a difference now -- Circle K is the total college experience.

The History of Circle K

In 1936, Circle K was instituted as a fraternity at Washington State University by the Kiwanis Club of Pullman, Washington. The idea started with Jay N. Emerson, who was later elected Kiwanis International President. His interest led to the building of the first Circle K club in 1947 at Carthage College, Illinois.

Other Kiwanians became interested, and during the next eight years 168 Circle K clubs were started in the United States and Canada. In October 1955 representatives from these clubs met in Philadelphia and voted to form,an international organization under the sponsorship of Kiwanis. In 1956, a special department was created in the Kiwanis International Office to serve as the International Headquarters for Circle K.

Circle K's Mission

Circle K International's mission is to involve college and university students in campus and community service while developing quality leaders and citizens. Circle K inspires people to better our world. Our motto is "We Build." We provide constructive opportunities for students to become involved on our campuses and in our communities through service work to others in need. We have the chance to work with fellow students, children in the community, and other adults in need of special programs.