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What is Circle K? "Oh you know...it's just like Key Club." But what does that mean? Here's the low down... Above all else, Circle K is a service organization dedicated to making a difference in the world and providing service whenever and wherever they can. Each year, Circle K members contribute more than 1,000,000 (that's one million!) service hours to their communities, both small and large. Circle K has a strong commitment to serving the children of the world by bringing public awareness to various issues impacting children today, and by providing them with the ideas and skills necessary to be successful in life. Circle K also cooperates with other branches of the Kiwanis Family to partner with UNICEF. Past projects have included working to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders (IDD), the worldwide leading cause of preventable mental retardation. Circle K clubs have raise more than $523,000, which will protect approximately 2.5 million chilren worldwide from IDD. The Kiwanis Family has partnered with UNICEF once again through the Six Cents Initiative, aimed at combatting preventable deaths due to lack of clean water and sanitation. An estimated 4,500 children die each day due to a lack of clean, safe drinking water, and worldwide, nearly 1.1 billion lack access to a safe, clean water supply. Approximately 20% of the worldwide population suffer from high child mortality rates, increased poverty, lack of educational opportunities, and political instablity; all of these issued have been shown to be linked to an instable environment, due in part to unclean drinking supplies and a lack of sanitation. Circle K is committed to raising funds to support this initiative so that UNICEF can purchase the following:
But How is Cirlce K UNLIKE Any Other Service Organization on Campus? Circle K is dedicated to the realization of mankind's potential, making it a common theme to take on (and accomplish) tasks that even members often think impossible at first glance. Cirlce K also has a strong focus on leadership development and offers the tools and opportunities to help members develop into active citizens within their communities. Various training conferences are offered throughout the year, and members serve in leadership positions at all levels of the organization. Furthermore, Circle K is a great networking opportunity for college students, providing them with the opportunity to meet fellow Circle K'ers and Kiwanians at several events each year; forming these relationships can help students as they transition into adults, no matter where in the country they may find themselves. Fellowship is another key component of Circle K. Members develop social skills as they meet new people from within their state, district, or even at an international level. Circle K'ers are always eager to meet new people and make them feel welcome, which can form friendships that will truly last a lifetime. Why Should You Be Excited About OUR District? The Sweet Carolinas District is often quoted as "one of the most active districts" in Circle K International. We currently have 21 active clubs in just North and South Carolina (there are 507 clubs total in 15 nations). In addition to that, we are consistently setting high goals, and sticking to them. 2007-2008 District Goals 2008-2009 District Goals
Our District, along with four other districts (Alabama, Eastern Canada and Caribbean, Florida, and Georgia), compose Subregion G of CKI, also noted as the most active subregion in Circle K. We're also continually making progress; last year marks the first year the Carolinas District has had one of their members, Alec Macaulay, serve as International President of CKI. If you find yourself still craving more Circle K knowledge...read on! Find out...who was the first club chartered in the Carolinas District?...Where did it all begin?...Who all has served as Governor of our District? History Chartered Clubs Past Governors
Developing college and university students into responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to serving the children of the world. PledgeI pledge to uphold the Objects of Circle K International, to foster compassion and goodwill toward others through service and leadership, to develop my abilities and the abilities of all people, and to dedicate myself to the realization of mankind’s potential. |
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