History of CKI
In 1936 Jay N. Emerson, a member of the Pullman Washington Kiwanis Club, presented a plan to his club proposing that the Pullman Kiwanis Club purchase a house that could be rented to young men in need of assistance to attend the local college. The plan became a reality as the Kiwanians established the "Circle K House" at Washington State College. For ten years the "Circle K House" became affiliated with a Greek letter organization, although it continued to be sponsored by the Pullman Kiwanis Club.
Eleven years later in 1947, Donald T. Forsythe, Trustee of Kiwanis International, aided in transitioning Circle K from a fraternity to a service-oriented organization. That year, during September, the first Circle K club similar to our present day organization, was chartered at Carthage College in Carthage, Illinois. (The college moved to its present-day location of Kenosha, Wisconsin in 1962.)
Membership at UA CKI
In order to be considered for membership, prospective members much acheive the following:
- At least six (6) hours of community service (total) in no fewer than two (2) different service projects in the span of two months prior to induction. Once inducted, members are expected to do six (6) hours of community service every month.
- Do not miss more than two consecutive meetings without approval from the board of officers.
- Attend a new member orientation session. (See the calendar for dates and other info)
- Attend a board orientation session. (See the calendar for dates and other info)
- Attend a fundraiser (Stadium Clean-up or another which is to be announced).
- Requirements must be completed by November 3rd. Induction ceremony will be held after that and will be listed on the calendar.
- For questions regarding membership, contact Membership Chairperson.
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