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Committee Member Application

All applications are due by noon ET, Thursday, August 31


We are seeking motivated CKI members to serve on our 2023-24 international committees. This is your opportunity to contribute to the overall direction of our global organization. For more information on serving as a committee member for the specific committee(s) explore below and read carefully!  

A few things to remember: 

  • You are more than welcome to apply for as many committees as you would like, but you may only serve on one.  
  • You will be contacted to schedule a 30-minute interview for each committee you apply for. Each interview will include that committee’s chair and potentially the International Trustee(s) serving on the committee or International Vice President Katie Lynch. 
  • You should apply to serve on a committee only if you have the time and capacity to dedicate yourself to this role as much as — or more than — you do any other role in or out of CKI.  

If you have any questions, contact CKI President Zachary Kahn (president@circlek.org) or CKI Vice President Katie Lynch (vicepresident@circlek.org). 

General Information

Name*
Committees interested in joining:*

Additional Opportunities

Are you interested in serving as vice chair of any of the committees you applied to?*
Are you interested in serving as the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion representative for any of the committees that you applied to?*

Global Development

About the Global Development Committee 

 

Purpose: The purpose of the Global Development Committee is to improve global relations while expanding Circle K International outside of the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. The focus will be to build and strengthen Circle K International clubs and to create a solid foundation for international clubs through the use of membership-development education, outreach and marketing. 

 

Structure: The Global Development Committee will consist of at least four global ambassadors, a global specialist, chair and vice chair.  Committee structure subject to change upon review by the appointed chair and vice chair.  

  1. European (KIEF) ambassador. 
  1. Asia-Pacific (ASPAC) ambassadors. 
  1. Latin American (LATAM) ambassador. 
  1. Global specialist. 

Goals for the Global Development Committee 

  1. Maintain correspondence with and support Circle K International clubs in the Kiwanis International European Federation, Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions. 
  1. Work with CKI members in non-districted areas outside of the United States, Canada and the Caribbean to increase membership and retention. 
  1. Train on resources tailored to clubs outside the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. 
  1. Work to ensure that all resources for clubs outside the United States and Canada are translated to the appropriate language(s) as needed. 
  1. Use CKI social media to highlight Circle K International clubs throughout the world while promoting cross-cultural exchange and awareness. 
  1. Work with Kiwanis International to rebuild Circle K International in areas and nations where CKI clubs are no longer inactive. 
  1. Find innovative ways to promote Circle K International beyond the boundaries of the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. 
  1. Other directives as determined by the international board. 

 

Responsibilities of a Global Ambassador 

  1. Maintain and implement directives given by the chair, vice chair and international vice president, which may include developing relationships among clubs in the region, translating documents, educating clubs, etc. 
  1. Maintain regular communications with clubs in the respective region. 
  1. Submit reports monthly and as required to the international board. 
  1. Attend weekly or bi-weekly committee meetings. 

 

Responsibilities of a Global Specialist 

  1. Brainstorm and implement creative platforms to improve the connection among all our regions. 
  1. Plan virtual events to educate, celebrate and assist our international clubs. 
  1. Work closely with the chair and board liaison in the completion of tasks that strategically develop international clubs.   
  1. Submit reports monthly and as required to the international board. 
  1. Attend weekly or bi-weekly committee meetings. 

 

Recommended Experience and Qualities 

  1. Experience relating to people from multiple cultures and diverse backgrounds. 
  1. Significant experience in club building and membership recruitment and retention. 
  1. Proficiency in languages related to the preferred regions. 
  1. Passion for growth and expansion internationally.  
  1. Knowledge in multiple levels of the Kiwanis family. 

 

Eligibility and Restrictions 

  1. Committee members must be in good standing with Circle K International. 




Please answer each question in no more than 250 words. All candidates are subject to a 30-minute interview with the committee chair and the international trustee assigned to this committee.

Supplemental Material (Optional)

Please include any additional materials (could include, but is not limited to, resumes or CVs)(three-page maximum for each committee you are applying for).

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Governing Documents and Finance

About the Governing Documents and Finance Committee 

 

Purpose: The purpose of the Governing Documents committee is to review the Circle K International Policy Code and Bylaws to ensure the process runs smoothly. This will help ensure these documents and awards are accurate and reflect the vision of our organization. 

 

Structure: This committee is composed of a chair, a vice chair and additional committee members.  

 

Goals for the Governing Documents Committee 

  1. Communicate with districts about their own governing documents and answer questions. 
  1. Provide assistance to the International Board and districts in crafting international amendments or interpreting bylaws and policy code.  
  1. Compare the governing documents with other collegiate organizations, CKI districts, and Kiwanis family organizations. 
  1. Work with Kiwanis International to rework and streamline CKI’s governing documents.  
  1. Recommend updates and ensure a cohesive language in Circle K International’s Bylaws and Policy Code. 
  1. Review governing documents to ensure they help CKI become structurally inclusive and equitable for all members Internationally. 
  2. Suggest potential sponsorships for funding future International Convention events.
  3. Assist districts and clubs in ensuring dues are paid or plans are in place to pay dues, including generating resources to promote payment. 
  4. Work with the international board (or executive committee) to propose solutions to budget imbalances and to calculate future revenue from current membership trends.
  5. Other directives as determined by the International Board. 

 

 

Responsibilities of a Committee Member 

  1. Work with the other committee members to set specific directives for the year, guided by the goals listed above. 
  1. Work with the other committee members to achieve the goals mentioned above. 
  1. Pool your knowledge, time and energy to help clubs outside of North America build and grow. 
  1. Meet as a committee on at least a monthly basis. 
  1. Maintain constant communication with the Circle K International Board. 
  1. Complete any other duties as assigned by the committee chair. 

 

Recommended Experience and Qualities 

  1. Experience working with bylaws and policy codes. 
  1. Experience editing documents. 
  2. Experience with dues, budgets, spreadsheets, or sponsorships. 

 

Eligibility and Restrictions 

  1. Committee members must be in good standing with Circle K International. 




Please answer each question in no more than 250 words. All candidates are subject to a 30-minute interview with the committee chair and the international trustee assigned to this committee.

Supplemental Material (Optional)

Please include any additional materials (could include, but is not limited to, resumes or CVs)(three-page maximum for each committee you are applying for).

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Membership Development & Education

About the International Membership Development & Education

 

Purpose: The Membership Development and Education Committee will focus on improving the member experience throughout all aspects of CKI - namely, Kiwanis Family Relations, Recruitment and Retention, and Service. 

Structure: This committee will consist of a chair, vice chair, and up to ten members. Committee structure subject to change upon review by the appointed chair and vice chair.  

 

General Goals for the International Membership Development and Education Committee

  1. Recruitment & Retention
    • Execute training for district leadership in areas related to gaining and/or strengthening membership and clubs. 
    • Implement programs that strengthen membership, including but not limited to: CKI Week, professional development initiatives, recruitment campaigns and collaborations with initiatives from other committees. 
    • Explore complementary organizations to CKI and the possibility of partnership.
  2. Alumni & Kiwanis Family Relations
    • Collaborate with committee counterparts in the Kiwanis family and on the CKI district and club level. 
    • Host virtual events to connect with Key Club members including Key Club Senior Night.
  3. Service
    • Educate clubs and districts on sustainable service and promote advocacy as service.  
    • Encourage clubs and districts to apply for Tomorrow Fund grants and decide on the allocation of funds.
    • Facilitate educational sessions with districts and clubs on the service aspect of CKI.
  4. Other directives as determined by the international board.

 

Responsibilities of a Committee Member 

  1. Work with the other committee members to set specific directives for the year, guided by the goals listed above 
  1. Attend all required meetings set by the committee chair. 
  1. Complete all duties as assigned by the committee chair. 
  2. Under the direction of the committee chair, work with district counterparts (i.e. membership development/recruitment chairs) to further membership retention and development efforts on the district level 

  

  Recommended Experience 

  1. Experience with marketing CKI to non-Circle K members. 
  2. Experience as or working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and or identities.
  3. Experience in recruitment and retention of CKI members.

 

Eligibility and Restrictions 

  1. Committee members must be in good standing with Circle K International. 
  1. Committee members must have relevant experience in membership growth and education, research, or DEI initiatives. 

 




Please answer each question in no more than 250 words. All candidates are subject to a 30-minute interview with the committee chair and the international trustee assigned to this committee.

Which relevant areas do you have experience with:*

Supplemental Material (Optional)

Please include any additional materials (could include, but is not limited to, resumes or CVs) (three-page maximum for each committee you are applying for).

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Events and Awards

About the Events and Awards Committee

 

Purpose: The purpose of the committee shall be to assist in the planning of Circle K International Convention. It will also oversee international awards, plan a service project, and coordinate fellowship events.

 

Structure: The Events and Awards Committee will consist of a chair, vice chair and up to ten members. The committee structure is subject to change upon review by the appointed chair and vice chair.  

 

General Goals of the International Events and Awards Committee  

  1. Promote the attendance of International Convention (ICON) in the host location. 
  2. Execute a successful international convention that will provide a significant impact to the community that is served while educating the membership on the objects of Circle K International. 
  3. Review post-convention survey data from ICON 2022 and ICON 2023 to inform decisions regarding ICON 2024. 
  4. Work to incorporate the Kiwanis family and alumni at ICON 2024. 
  5. Work to ensure an inclusive and member-focused environment at ICON 2024.
  6. Review and improve awards criteria, point systems and application process. 
  7. Execute promotion of international awards on a club and district level with assistance from Circle K International staff (via CKI staff publications and official CKI social media). 
  8. Review award submissions and gauge interest in current and potential international awards. 
  9. Prepare and grade appropriate 2023-24 awards applications.  
  10. Other directives as determined by the international board. 


Responsibilities of a Committee Member 

  1. Develop activities for attendees to participate in throughout the event. 
  2. Enforce the CKI Code of Conduct. 
  3. Meet at least once a month with the Events and Awards chair or committee. 
  4. Other responsibilities designated by the Events and Awards chair or international board.

  

Eligibility and Restrictions 

  1. Committee members must be in good standing with Circle K International. 



Please answer each question in no more than 250 words. All candidates are subject to a 30-minute interview with the committee chair and the international trustee assigned to this committee.

Supplemental Material (Optional)

Please include any additional materials (could include, but is not limited to, resumes or CVs)(three-page maximum for each committee you are applying for).

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Coalition

About the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coalition 

 

Purpose: The purpose of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coalition is to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive organization in all aspects of CKI. The focus will be to improve current practices and develop new practices through the use of resources, initiatives and collaboration. 

 

Structure:  The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coalition will consist of at least five committee representatives, up to two general committee members, chair, and vice chair. Each CKI committee will appoint a DEI representative who will serve on the coalition.  

Goals for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coalition  

  1. Collaborate with international committees to ensure work is completed with a diverse, equitable, and inclusive perspective. 
  2. Help set the organization’s direction for DEI efforts moving forward. 
  3. Research and improve current processes to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in our clubs, districts, and across the organization.  
  4. Work to improve and develop additional resources that train members in creating an inclusive environment. 
  5. Other directives as determined by the international board.


Responsibilities of a Coalition Member 

  1. Work with the other committee members to set specific directives for the year, guided by the goals listed above 
  2. Attend all required meetings set by the committee chair. 
  3. Complete all duties as assigned by the committee chair. 
  4. Under the direction of the committee chair, work with district counterparts to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion on the district level.

 

Recommended Experience and Qualities 

  1. Experience in one or more branches of the Kiwanis Family, excluding CKI.
  2. Experience planning virtual or in-person Kiwanis Family events.
  3. Experience planning or interacting with alumni programming related or unrelated to CKI.

 

Eligibility and Restrictions 

  1. Committee members must be in good standing with Circle K International. 



Please answer each question in no more than 250 words. All candidates are subject to a 30-minute interview with the committee chair and the international trustee assigned to this committee.

Supplemental Material (Optional)

Please include any additional materials (could include, but is not limited to, resumes or CVs)(three-page maximum for each committee you are applying for).

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Brick x Brick

About the Brick x Brick Committee 

 

Purpose: To Inspire, develop, and empower key influencers/leaders within the CKI community to “own” the Brick x Brick program, educate peers on the program, and encourage more learning about the issues, fundraising and advocacy involved in Brick x Brick.

 

Structure: This committee will be made up of the Chair and 5-7 members. The committee structure is subject to change at the discretion of the appointed chair and vice chair.


Goals for the Brick x Brick Committee  

  1. Act as the knowledge hub and leaders to Brick x Brick
  2. Promote and educate members on the project using newsletters, social media, and presentations at meetings/events 
  3. Encourage fundraising by coordinating fundraisers/events, friendly competition within districts, and sharing good ideas/lessons learned 


Responsibilities of a Committee Member 

  1. Work with the other committee members to achieve the goals mentioned above. 
  2. Meet as a committee at least twice per month. 
  3. Maintain constant communication with the committee chair, vice chair, and major stakeholders. 
  4. Complete any other duties as assigned by the committee chair. 


Recommended Experience and Qualities 

  1. Experience planning fundraising events and opportunities
  2. Experience with Brick x Brick fundraising or advocacy.
  3. Experience interacting with CKI Service Initiatives.
  4. Experience writing or publishing user-generated content.

 

Eligibility and Restrictions 

  1. Committee members must be in good standing with Circle K International. 



Please answer each question in no more than 250 words. All candidates are subject to a 30-minute interview with the committee chair and the international trustee assigned to this committee.

Supplemental Material (Optional)

Please include any additional materials (could include, but is not limited to, resumes or CVs)(three-page maximum for each committee you are applying for).

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