The CKI Pledge
  I 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.
 
What is Circle K International?
Circle K International is the world's largest collegiate organization dedicated to service and leadership development, with more than 450 clubs in 17 countries. Join over 13,250 college students as they come together in the spirit of service.
   
  The Mission of Circle K International
  To involve college and university students in campus and community service while developing quality leaders and citizens. CKI inspires people to better our world. In support of this, we are committed to:
  • Collaborating with all members of the Kiwanis Family to achieve our common objectives;
  • Continuing student management of the organization at all levels;
  • Developing positive role models;
  • Providing opportunities for fellowship, personal growth, and professional development;
  • Developing our service potential;
  • Working towards greater public recognition of the organization.
   
  Objectives of Circle K International
 
  • To emphasize the advantages of the democratic way of life
  • To provide the opportunity for leadership training in service
  • To serve on the campus and in the community
  • To cooperate with the administrative officers of the educational
    institution of which this club is a part
  • To encourage participation in group activities
  • To promote good fellowship and high scholarship
  • To develop aggressive citizenship and the spirit of service for
    improvement of all human relationships
  • To afford useful training in the social graces and personality
    development; and encourage and promote the following ideals:
  • To give primacy to the human and spiritual rather than to the
    material values of life
  • To encourage the daily living of the Golden Rule in all human
    relationships
  • To promote the adoption and the application of high social,
    business, and professional standards
  • To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive,
    and serviceable citizenship
  • To provide through Circle K International clubs a practical means to form
    enduring friendships, to render altruistic service, and to build
    better communities
  • To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public
    opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase
    in righteousness, justice, patriotism, and goodwill
   
  Divisions and Districts
 

The Circle K Club at Virginia Tech is in close proximity to several other Circle K Clubs. Circle K Clubs that are close to each other form a division. VT Circle K belongs to the Valley Division. There are two other clubs in our division: Emory and Henry, and Radford University. A division is lead by a Lt. Governor who comes from a club within the division that they are leading. The Lt. Governor networks with the club boards to create a more cohesive division. They advise club officers and promote joint projects and events.

Each Lt. Governor represents their division at the district level. A district is made up of several divisions that are close together. The Valley Division is part of the Capital District. The Capital District is made up of Virginia, DC, Maryland, and Delaware. There are eight divisions within the Capital District: Valley, Tidewater-64, Presidential, Battlefield, Susquehanna, Foothills, Metro, and Ridgeline. Each district is lead by a District Board of Officers. This board is made up of a Governor, a Secretary/Treasurer, a Bulletin Editor, and the Lt. Governors from the various divisions. All District Board Officers must come from a club that is within the district. Each year there are Fall and Spring Training Rallies (FTR and STR) at which the District comes together to receive training, do service, and have tons of fun. There is also a District Convention (DCON) each year in the Spring when District Officers are elected.

As a whole, Circle K International is lead by an International Board of Officers consisting of a President, a Vice President, and 9 International Trustees. Each Trustee is assigned to council three or four districts within the organization. Unlike, the District Level, the International Trustees do not have to come from within the districts they are counseling. Each summer there is an International Convention (ICON) where International Officers are elected. Members can also receive valuable training and will have an opportunity to meet Circle K' ers from around the world!

   
 

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