Circle K International, 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, Indiana, 46268-3196

NUMBER 12 SERIES

Kiwanis Family Relations

Circle K International is just one part of the Kiwanis Family organization.  Kiwanis International, Key Club International and Builders Club are also members of the our family.  Together we form one of the largest and most effective service organizations in the world.  

Developing and maintaining good relationships between the four elements of the Kiwanis Family should be one of the primary objectives every Kiwanis, Circle K, Key and Builders club has.  We all share a common goal: service.  By working together, this organization can expand its scope of service.  

What Is Kiwanis International?
Established in 1915, Kiwanis International is one of the largest service organizations in the world.  More than 350, 000 members in over 7,500 clubs serve their communities in 80 nations.  Kiwanis’ primary focus is children.  The major emphasis program of Kiwanis International is Young Children: Priority One.  This program addresses the needs of children prenatal through age five.  

The mission of Kiwanis International is to build a better world by making Kiwanis service, precepts, and objects available to all peoples and to improve international understanding by developing Kiwanis in accordance with the mores and customs of the area concerned to the maximum degree possible consistent with the Constitution and Bylaws of Kiwanis International.  

The reason for Kiwanis International’s existence can be defined by its objects:
•	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 higher social, business and professional standards
•	To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship
•	To provide, through Kiwanis 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 make possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will

What Is Key Club International?
Key Club International is a high school based organization with more than 180,000 members who are dedicated to helping others, serving their schools and making their communities better.  There are nearly 4500 high schools around the globe with service-minded members of Key Club.  

The objects of the organization are:
•	To develop initiative and leadership
•	To provide experience in living and working together
•	To serve the school and community
•	To cooperate with the school principal
•	To prepare for useful citizenship
•	To accept and promote the objects of Kiwanis International

What Is Builders Club?
The first Builders Club was charted in 1975 with the mission of .  Since its inception as a sponsored program of Kiwanis International, 1,900 Builders clubs have been created in ten nations.  There are nearly 90,000 middle school students involved with Builders Club.  These students embody the four objects of Builders Club:
•	To provide opportunities for working together in service to school and community
•	To develop leadership potential
•	To foster the development of a strong moral character
•	To encourage loyalty to school, community and nation

How to Support Kiwanis Family Relations
There are many ways to promote Kiwanis Family relations.  Keep in mind that the common goal of all members of the family is to provide service to the community.  Chances are that your club is surrounded by local Kiwanis clubs, Key clubs and Builders clubs.  The following is a list of ideas to be use in promoting Kiwanis Family interactions and relations.

Interclubbing-Have four or more members from the Circle K club attend a Kiwanis, Key or Builders club meeting.  While attending the meeting, ask if anyone would be interested in being a program or visitor to your club.  Members should give a report on the visit.  

Newsletters-Promote Kiwanis Family events in club newsletters.  Remind readers of what Kiwanis club is the Circle K sponsor.  Highlighting event dates will offer members an opportunity to perform service hours aside from club projects.  

Public Speaking-Circle K members should promote the awareness of other Kiwanis entities such as the Kiwanis International Foundation which matches CKI district scholarships and the Worldwide Service Project to eliminate iodine deficiency disorders.  

Co-sponsorship-Partner with a Kiwanis club to sponsor a Builders club or adopt a sister Key Club and perform joint projects.  

Quad K divisional social, service project or rally-Work with the Kiwanis and Key club lt. governor to plan a divisional event.  Be sure to invite all members of Kiwanis, Circle K, Key Club, Builders Club (and their parents) to the event.  

Phone Calling-Encourage CKI officers to call their Kiwanis Family counterpart and wish them well during their year.  

Dates to Remember
Circle K International Week  first full week, Sunday-Saturday, in February 
Key Club International Week first full week, Sunday-Saturday, in November
Builders Club Week first full week, Sunday-Saturday, in May
Kiwanis International Week  full week, Sunday-Saturday, of January 21
Key to College Month October
Circle K Change of Office (district) April 1
Circle K Change of Office (international) October 1
Kiwanis International Change of Office October 1

Presenting a Successful Kiwanis Family Program
Presenting a program to a Kiwanis, Key or Builders club can greatly increase the knowledge and appreciation that Kiwanis Family members have for Circle K International.  A club program can be presented at any time throughout the year.   

When presenting a program highlight the following areas:
•	What is Circle K 
•	How many members are involved 
•	What the organization can do for your  club
•	What projects and programs Circle K has been involved with 
•	Results of involvement
•	Fund raising efforts
•	Highlight Kiwanis club obligations of sponsorship
•	Service projects
Benefits of Presenting a Club Program
•	Enhances understanding of what Circle K is and how each Family member can work together more effectively.
•	Offers an opportunity to show appreciation for continuous support from Kiwanis Family members.  Kiwanis clubs often offer financial support, Key and Builders clubs offer time and resources for projects.
•	Increases interaction between Circle K and all members of the Kiwanis Family.
•	Provides experience in collaborative work with Family members.
•	Sparks interest in Circle K International.  
•	Promotes unity of Kiwanis International on all levels

How to Show Appreciation
•	Host an appreciation meeting
•	Send the club president a letter thanking the club members for their support
•	Buy a “Thank You” add in the district bulletin
•	Host a “Key Club” reunion on campus
•	Invite family members to CKI meeting on campus

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Circle K International 
3636 Woodview Trace 
Indianapolis, Indiana 46268-3196
www.circlek.org