Frequently Asked Questions

  • Circle K International (CKI) is the world’s largest student‑led collegiate service organization.
  • Built on three tenets: Service, Leadership, and Fellowship.
  • Seabreeze is one of New Jersey’s CKI divisions (alongside Metro and Garden) led by a Lieutenant Governor.
  • CKI empowers students to serve communities, grow as leaders, and build lifelong friendships.

  • Leadership & skills: roles at club/district/international levels; workshops, conventions, project management, public speaking.
  • Community & networking: connections across the Kiwanis family, members/alumni/advisors on many campuses.
  • Service resources: partners (e.g., UNICEF, Active Minds), Global Leadership Certificate, Tomorrow Fund grants (up to $2,000).
  • Scholarships & awards: access to ≈ $7,000 in academic scholarships and recognitions.

  • Club level: president, vice president, secretary, treasurer, editor, and committee chairs (elected annually).
  • District level (NJ): governor, secretary, treasurer, editor, and division Lieutenant Governors (elected at DCON); committee roles by application.
  • International level: international president, vice‑president, trustees (elected at ICON); committees/task forces available.
  • Leadership builds planning, speaking, and project management experience while supporting clubs statewide.

  • Amounts (NJ): $2 district + $32 international; clubs may add a local fee (ask your treasurer).
  • Timeline: dues collected in fall; early bird by Nov 1; final deadline Dec 1; membership runs Oct–Sep.
  • What dues cover: club initiatives (if local fee), district programs/events, and international resources, training, and conventions.
  • Joining later: clubs can add members mid‑year by submitting dues; coverage lasts through the service year.

  • No strict minimum: focus on consistent, quality service; recognition exists for high dedication.
  • What counts: unpaid activities benefiting others/campus/community (events, tutoring, clean‑ups, drives, nursing homes, etc.).
  • Other credit: qualifying travel over 30 minutes, charitable fundraisers, and up to 100 hours of administration.
  • Doesn’t count: purely social events, general meetings, personal fundraising not for charity, or paid work.