El Camino College Circle K

"I  pledge to uphold the objects of Circle K International,
To foster compassion and goodwill towards
others through service and leadership
To develop my abilities and the abilities of all people
And to dedicate myself to the realization of humankind's potential"

      Circle K is the largest collegiate community service, leadership development, and friendship organization in the world. Circle K clubs are organized and sponsored by a Kiwanis club on a college or university campus. It is a self-governing organization and elects its own officers, conducts its own meetings, and determines its own service activities.   
    Circle K is an international community service organization with over 12,000 members worldwide in over 7 countries. Circle K blends community service and leadership training with the opportunity to meet many other college students at service projects, conferences, and conventions.

    Each club works closely with their school and local community in planning and implementing projects that best serve the needs of that particular area. Clubs within the same basic geographic area (divisions), also work together on larger projects. On the district level, clubs within the boundaries of California, Nevada, and Hawaii also work to achieve common goals and service initiatives, and come together at conferences, conventions, and large scale projects. This gives members the opportunity to work closely with and get to know many different people, not just those at their own school.

• Club - This level is comprised of members within a particular school or university. Here, a board of officers runs the operations of the club. A president, administrative vice president, service vice president, treasurer, and secretary make up the executive board. Our club is the Circle K International – El Camino College Chapter.

• Division - Each club is part of a division, which is comprised of other clubs within a close demographic area. Each division has an elected Lieutenant Governor (LTG) whose job is to bring clubs of the division together and assist them with their individual needs. Our club falls under the  Metro Division, which comprises of schools such as UCLA,  USC, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Dominguez Hills and our very own El Camino College.

 

Vision Statement:

        The vision of this organization shall be: Circle K is the organization that holds the promise of today's college student becoming tomorrow's leader. It exists to meet the personal needs of the individual collegian through the qualities of leadership, the rewards of service, and the unique spirit of friendship. Circle K's potential lies in its ability to positively influence those in our society who are facing ultimate personal decisions, and those who will one day create the vision of mankind for generations to come. Circle K is the embodiment of those qualities necessary to shape the future, realized in the colleges and universities of today.The Vision of Circle K International is dedicated to the realization of mankind’s potential.

Purpose:      

         Our mission is a statement of what CKI wants to become and for whom: Circle K International is college and university students who are responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to community service worldwide. Circle K inspires people to better our world. Its motto, the same as Kiwanis International's, is "We Build." Circle K provides constructive opportunities for students to become involved on their campuses and communities through service work to others in need. Circle K members have the chance to work with fellow students, children in the community, and other adults in need of special programs.