Frequently Asked Questions
"Is this Key Club?"
Key Club is the Kiwanis organization for service and leadership for high school students. Circle K International (CKI) is the equivalent service organization for college students.
"What is Kiwanis?"
Kiwanis is a global organization dedicated to making impacts in our communities through service and leadership. Kiwanis is home to the largest youth service groups in the world -- groups including Key Club and Circle K International.
"What kind of service projects do you do?"
We do all sorts of fun service projects! You can check out our biggest service projects of the year by clicking here!
"How can I become an active member? Do i have to become an active member?"
You do NOT have to be an active member to come to CKI meetings and participate in CKI events.
But if you want to be active, the requirements are:
But if you want to be active, the requirements are:
- Complete 20 service hours
- Attend 5 socials
- Participate in 2 fundraising events
- Attend 2 Kiwanis family events
- Complete 2 Recruitment activities
- Pay Dues: $55 for both Fall and Spring semesters, $50 for Spring
"Do I have to apply to get accepted?"
The purpose of applying for membership is so that we can put your name in our system-- putting your name on our role sheets, allowing us to keep track of your hours, and etc. Applying for membership is NOT the same as becoming an active member!
"What comes with dues?"
Paying Dues provides many benefits! You would get a CKI club t-shirt, a discount on your ticket to the CKI banquet in the Spring as well as discounts on CKI swag. Being dues paid is also a requirement to be an active member. Paying Dues and becoming an Active member also gives you a CKI pin, CKI membership card, and eligibility to vote in club elections and scholarships.
"Can I still be a member if I can't make the meetings?"
Yes, you can absolutely still be a member of CKI and attend CKI events even if you cannot attend meetings. Meeting minutes and other important announcements will be posted on the social media.
"How can I sign up for events?"
You can sign up for a CKI event on this website by clicking the event's corresponding committee on the "Events" tab and completing the Google Form.
"is there a groupme? Where is the facebook Group? Where is the Page? What is the difference?"
Yes, there is a GroupMe! GroupMe is our main form of communication and we highly recommend joining the GroupMe for the most up-to-date information about upcoming events and announcements. Join our GroupMe HERE.
There is also a Facebook group specifically for members who are in the club, whereas if you're a community member, alumni, family member, or student interested in CKI, the page is where they would go.
There is also a Facebook group specifically for members who are in the club, whereas if you're a community member, alumni, family member, or student interested in CKI, the page is where they would go.
"DOES ANYONE USE THIS FAQ PAGE?"
Not really. It was once used for a scavenger hunt in a Zoom GBM on 12/2/2020 but that's it.
"I thought we were the Florida Gators. What's up with the flamingo?"
The mascot for our district is FLACKI the Flamingo!
"Can I get a discount at my local Circle K gas station?"
No, the fuel and food convenience store chain known as 'Circle K' is not affiliated at all with UF CKI or Kiwanis. And besides, our Circle K is the better one.
"What is the difference between YOYO and On-Going Service?
YOYO Service (You On Your Own) is service that you can do outside of CKI. You can use volunteering that you do with other organizations to count as service hours, as long as you are not using the same hours to fill two quotas, AKA no double dipping! All you need to do is have your volunteering supervisor sign the YOYO slip under the "YOYO" tab under "Resources" above.
Before donating any On-Going Service items, make sure to ask the President or Vice President if those items are needed!
On-Going Service is another type of service that we accept all year long, although this service is more specific. On-Going Service includes donating items, such as paper bags and bottle caps. Here is a detailed list of what you can donate to us:
Before donating any On-Going Service items, make sure to ask the President or Vice President if those items are needed!
On-Going Service is another type of service that we accept all year long, although this service is more specific. On-Going Service includes donating items, such as paper bags and bottle caps. Here is a detailed list of what you can donate to us:
There is a max limit of 5 hours a semester for On-Going Service. We will record all YOYO service towards your hours. However, only 10 of these hours will count towards your Active Membership!
On-Going and YOYO service gives you more flexible ways to become an active member in UF CKI. We love seeing our members serve our community, no matter what way they choose to do so!
On-Going and YOYO service gives you more flexible ways to become an active member in UF CKI. We love seeing our members serve our community, no matter what way they choose to do so!
"I thought we were Flamingos. What's up with the Manatee?"
The manatee is our Suwannee divisional mascot that we share with UNF! Even though we are otters at heart, we love our manatees!
"I'm an alumni. how can i support the club?"
You can keep up with our organization through our Facebook Page and Instagram (@ufcirclek)!
