DUCK Mission

DUCK Vision Statement

The Duke University chapter of Circle K International will be a student-led organization that aims to better both local and international communities by focusing on youth outreach, leadership, and community collaboration to provide a positive and sustainable impact. It will also build a strong internal community focusing on member interaction, involvement, and awareness.

DUCK Mission Statement

Duke University Circle K will realize its vision by:

  • Partnering with other organizations on campus to increase service and awareness in the Durham community
  • Collaborating with different levels of the Kiwanis family
  • Focusing on youth outreach programs
  • Demonstrating the impact of members' service to promote membership recruitment and retention
  • Interacting with youth as effective role models to inspire future leaders
  • Using more innovative methods to communicate with our members
  • Encouraging member social interactions and creating a more familiar club atmosphere
  • Attaining a more reliable form of transportation to club events

Join DUCK!

We welcome all who are interested:

  • Come to a weekly meeting to see what it's all about
  • Take part in some of our service projects and outreach
  • Become a dues-paid member and gain all the benefits of membership!
  • Dues are subsidized by DUCK to only be $20 and cover International, District, and club memberships (total is actually $33)

Membership Benefits

By paying only $20 to DUCK, you receive:

  • Membership materials (pin, handbook, card, orientation program)
  • Eligibility to attend Circle K district and international conventions and conferences
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Club t-shirt
  • Voting rights and leadership opportunities
  • Circle K publications (international, district, club)
  • Eligibility for honors and awards
  • Insurance coverage during Circle K events
  • 10% off textbooks at BetterWorld Books
  • 15% off copies at CopyMax
  • Subsidization for events and gas reimbursements
  • Worldwide network of service-oriented individuals

DUCK 2009-2010 Goals

  • At least 50% of members should be active and serve for at least 10 hours per semester
  • Increase interaction between members and board by having a monthly social event and reinforcing the sibling/family program
  • Develop Kiwanis relationship by collaborating on at least 2 events per year - attend at least 1 Kiwanis meeting per month by the Kiwanis Family chair or board members - bimonthly dinner with Kiwanis member (Mandatory for board, optional for other members)
  • Find 2 new service projects at times when members are mostly likely to be willing to go (i.e. Friday afternoons)

DUCK 2008-2009 Goals

  • At least one Kiwanis member to attend 25% of our meetings and one Duke Circle K member to attend at least 25% of Kiwanis meetings
  • Increase active member participation by having 1/3 of members participate in at least one project weekly
  • Increase overall club membership by 50% compared to the previous year. By December 1st, 2008 raise membership number to 75.
  • Establish a Big Sib program. The Big Sib will meet with the Little Sib at the beginning of the year and monthly meetings will continue throughout the school year. 100% of new members will participate.
  • Establish 3 weekend projects per semester with at least 1 project focusing on youth. For these projects, we will establish project chairs to increase member involvement and build leadership. There will be a minimum of 25% membership participation per event.

Circle K International Mission Statement

The Mission of Circle K International shall be to develop college and university students into responsible citizens and leaders with a lifelong commitment to serving the children of the world.

Circle K International Pledge

I pledge to uphold the Objects of Circle K International, to foster compassion and goodwill toward 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.

Tobaccoland Kiwanis Club

Circle K is the college affiliate of Kiwanis International. Without sponsoring Kiwanis clubs, most Circle K clubs would not be able to do most of the good work they do. We are no exception - the Tobaccoland Kiwanis club of Durham has sponsored us for many years now and we continue to work cooperatively on several projects.