Fellowship

Fellowship is one aspect of CKI that truly sets us apart from other service organizations at the collegiate level. Fellowship in this instance can be defined as comradeship, friendship, sharing of similar interests, or companionship. The Kiwanis family provides an opportunity for CKI members to interact with members of all ages from elementary school students to experienced Kiwanians. The range of individuals from different backgrounds provides a wealth of experience and knowledge, not to mention the opportunity for great times, and the feeling of family when far from one's blood relations.

The Kiwanis family spans the ages, with individuals dedicated to helping others from many different backgrounds. K-Kids clubs are made up of children normally in grades 1-5. Builders Clubs have students from junior high schools in them. Key Clubs are made up of high school students. Kiwanis includes adults aged 18 and older. Finally, CKI members can also interact with Aktion club members, who are adults with disabilities. All of these groups help make up a strong family of service clubs, which interacts to promote fellowship. Additional information concerning the Kiwanis family of clubs can be also found in the SOAP (Sponsored Organizations and Programs) resource CD available by calling (317) 875-8755, ext. 218.

There are many avenues to improve fellowship within the Kiwanis family. One notable option is the co-sponsorship of a branch of the Kiwanis family. A CKI club can easily team up with a Kiwanis club and help to sponsor (co-sponsor) a K-kids, builders, or Aktion club. By doing this, not only does one ensure close fellowship between their club and the new SOAP club for years to come but this also encourages a close relationship between the CKI club and the other co-sponsoring club: the Kiwanis club. Information concerning co-sponsoring K-Kids, Builders, and Aktion clubs can be found.

Another great avenue for Kiwanis building of great fellowship between clubs in the Kiwanis family is to implement Kiwanis Joint Fundraisers. These are fundraising initiatives where a CKI club will work closely with another Kiwanis family club (usually their sponsoring Kiwanis club) to help raise money. A list of ideas concerning potential joint fundraisers is available here.

Still another method of improving fellowship exists online: the Member Community. The Member Community includes an online forum where members can interact with other CKI and Kiwanis family members from around the world. This fellowship can include everything from sharing project ideas, to talking about current events, interests and hobbies and everything in between. Here, Key Club members, CKI members and Kiwanians often interact together forming not only a great resource, but lasting friendships online. The Member Community is available here (requires registration.)

Lastly, do not forget the great avenues of fellowship at your club meetings and projects, through interclub events, divisional rallies, district conferences and conventions, and international events. There are many such avenues for fellowship in this organization. Your new Kiwanis family friends might one day seem like a real family.

See photos of Circle K fellowship activities in action.