About Us
Are you wondering what exactly Circle K is? Then you've come to the right place!
What is Circle K International (CKI)?
Circle K International is the world's largest collegiate service organization. A member of the Kiwanis family, CKI boasts a membership of more than 12,500 members on more than 500 campuses around the globe.
Are you looking for a way to continue your involvement in community service? When you arrive on campus, you will find that numerous organizations will vie for you time and membership. In college, you will find that many clubs and organizations promote volunteerism and community involvement. However, many clubs, and student organizations do not offer the blend of service, leadership, and fellowship that you will find in CKI. Circle K’ers make service the keystone of all club activities.
What is GWUCK?
GW Circle K International (Better known as GWUCK!) is the George Washington University's chapter of CKI. Having just celebrated our 20th anniversary since its founding, GWUCK strives to improve our local DC community while serving those who need help around the world. With members from all different majors, states, and backgrounds, GWUCK is THE student community service club on campus. Please contact us at cki@gwu.edu for more info, and we look forward to seeing you!
The Mission of Circle K International
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. 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;
* 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 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 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 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.
The Circle K 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.
For more information visit the Circle K International website: www.circlek.org