Officially internationally chartered in 2012, the Purdue North Central Circle K club has been working hard to make their presence known to the PNC campus, as well as the surrounding communities. The Purdue North Central Circle K is sponsored by the Valparaiso Noon Kiwanis Club and the Kiwanis Club of LaPorte, and has participated in many Kiwanis events with each club.
Circle K International
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.
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.
Mission
Developing college and university students into a global network of responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to service.
Tenets
Service, Leadership, and Fellowship
Vision
To be the leading global community service organization on college and university campuses that enriches the world one member, one child, and one community at a time.
Pledge
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 mankind's potential.
Motto
Live to Serve, Love to Serve