SMUCKI
Circle K is a sponsored program of Kiwanis International, a community service
organization for professional men and women. There are Circle K clubs on more
than 525 college and university campuses world-wide with more than 11,000
student members.
Circle K members focus on making their campuses and communities better places to
live and work. In the process, Circle K members benefit from their involvement
in the organization. Some of the benefits of Circle K membership include:
· Learning the importance it voluntarism and altruism in our world
· Discovering and developing leadership talents and skills that will be used in
future career and professional positions
· Applying concepts learned in the classroom to everyday situations or when
planning a project or organizing an event
· Networking with professional men and women in similar fields of interest
through interaction with members of the sponsoring Kiwanis club
· Developing friendships that last because members spend time with others who
have similar values and ideals
· Applying to receive scholarships for future educational costs
· Gaining professional training in areas such as membership recruitment,
leadership skills, public relations, and organization through attendance at
conventions and conferences.
At SMU Circle K sponsors food drives, trick-or-treats for Unicef (an
international organization dedicated to ensure health, education, equality and
protection for every child) helps out at Bread & Roses (a soup kitchen), Make
flowers for the kids at Lacey Fun Fair, help with campus and community
beautification projects, and, of course, the traditional bake sale to raise
funds for other charitable donations. On top of our service projects, we also
attend several events designed specifically to promote leadership and
fellowship.
CKI is a great opportunity to make long-lasting friendships and develop yourself
as a leader and as a citizen while having tons of fun along the way.
*Information adapted from Circle K International’s Officer’s Manual
