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UPJ Circle K

What is Circle K?

Circle K is a co-educational service, leadership development, and friendship organization, 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, determines its own service activities, and establishes its own dues structure. Its Objects include the Objects of Kiwanis. Once organized, a Circle K club continues to be sponsored by a Kiwanis club. Although the ultimate responsibility for Circle is that of the Kiwanis Board of Directors, the sponsorship function is most directly carried out by the Kiwanis club Committee on Circle K Clubs, assisted by a faculty advisor (who may or may not be a Kiwanian) designated by the college or university administration.

History of Circle K

In 1936, the Kiwanis Club of Pullman, Washington, established “Circle K House” at Washington State College, which was rented to young men who needed assistance to attend 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, Circle K transitioned 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.

In 1949, two more clubs were organized, including one in Canada, making Circle K international. There were 147 Circle K clubs in 1955, when Circle K was officially recognized as a sponsored organization of Kiwanis International.

UPJ Circle K

Established: 1952. We were the first Circle K established in Pennsylvania.

Meetings: Every Monday at 8pm in the Somerset/Westmoreland Room in the Student Union

Kiwanis Advisor: Denny Regan from the Johnstown Kiwanis

Faculty Advisor: Christine Glova in the Office of Associate Vice-President of Student Affairs

What we do: We are involved in various community service projects both within UPJ and in the community. We also have socials and events for the members to relax and have fun. Our group is a close-knit organization that loves to have fun and serve others. Anyone is eligible to join! Check out our links above to find out more about our organization. Contact any of our officers if you have any questions or concerns. We look forward to a great 2008-2009 year!

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