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Builder's Club:

A co-ed service organization for young people ages 12-15 years. It is Kiwanis sponsored and there are approximately 15,000 members in 605 clubs.

Circle K:

A Co-ed Collegiate Service Organization sponsored by Kiwanis. Circle K International is the largest organization of it's kind in the world with over 10,000 members in about 800 clubs. It's three cardinal principles are service, leadership, and fellowship.

District:

A grouping of divisions within a specific area or state(s) which comprise one of 30 entities within Circle K International. Each District is led by a district Board and is counseled by a member of the International Board. Some Districts, such as Ohio, are states in themselves, while others, such as Cal-Nev-Ha (California, Nevada, and Hawaii) are several states or parts of states.

District Administrator:

A Kiwanian selected by the Kiwanis District Governor to serve as a counselor to a branch of the K-family (Circle K or Key Club) who helps oversee their activities, and who acts as a liason to the Kiwanis District Board.

District Board:

The governing body of the district elected at the district convention. The offices vary from district to district; in Ohio, we have a Governor, Secretary, Treasurer, Editor, and six Lieutenant-Governors. The District Administrator, International Trustee and District Chairpeople are non-voting members of the District Board.

District Board Meeting:

The gathering of the district board members for the purpose of carrying on the business of the district. They meet several times a year and all meetings are open for anyone to attend with the exception of "Executive Session." Only elected members of the board may attend this meeting.

District Concern:

Chosen each year by the new district board as an area of special concern. Each club is expected to work and/or contribute to the district concern. As a community effort, the district is often able to achieve great things together.

District Convention:

A three day event held in the end of February or beginning of march. It starts on Friday afternoon and runs through Sunday afternoon. All Circle K members in the district are strongly encouraged to attend. The program includes workshops and seminars, guest speakers, banquets, district awards, the Governor's Ball, House of Delegates, and much, much more! It's the biggest district event of the year, and you're guaranteed a great time!

District Office:

The administrative office of the Ohio District of Circle K International. It is housed, along with the Ohio District Key Club Office, in the Office of the Ohio District of Kiwanis International.

Division:

A grouping of clubs within a specific geographical area. Each division is counselled by a Lieutenant-Governor. The LTG reports to the Governor on the activities and problems of the clubs in his/her division. The Ohio District has six divisions: Buckeye Trails, Capital, Erie, North Central, River Hills, and Western Reserve.

Division Rally:

An event cooridinated by the Lieutenant Governor of each division. The current practice is to have each club try to sponsor at least one a year by picking a month to sponsor one in and informing the rest of the clubs in the division when it is. Usually some type of service project is offered to begin the rally and some type of social function would finish the rally. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for the members of the different clubs to get to know each other, and to develop divisional unity and strength.

Interclub:

When four or more members of one branch of the K-family attend a function of another. There are several purposes for this program including the following: To promote K-family unity, To promote brotherhood and to promote the spirit of Fellowship.

International Board:

The governing body of Circle K International. It consists of 11 officers elected at the Circle K International Convention by the House of Delegates. These officers are : The International President, International Secretary, and Nine (9) International Trustees. Each one, except the President counsels three districts. The International President is the official spokesperson of Circle K International.

International Convention:

A five day conference held in august each year. Circle K members from all over attend. The conference sports workshops, seminars, banquets, guest speakers, and fun beyond your wildest dreams. The House of Delegates vote on amendments, resolutions and a new International board. This is the highlight of the year for Circle K International.

International Office:

The administrative office of Circle K International. It is housed, along with the Key Club International Office, in the Kiwanis International building, the three-member staff includes Circle K International administrator Carolyn Seymour and two assistants. The mailing address is 3636 Woodview Trace, Indianapolis, Indiana 46268.

International Theme and Emphasis:

Programs began in 1958 (yearly then) to identify specific areas towards which Circle K's service could be directed. The International theme was extended to two-year programs in 1984.

I.T.:

International Trustee. He/She is elected at the Circle K International Convention and counsels three districts. He/She also serves on one or two committees of the International Board.

K-family:

Kiwanis and its sponsored youth programs (Circle K, Key Club, and Builder's Club). The motto of all is "WE BUILD."

Key Club:

An International Co-ed service organization for high school students sponsored by Kiwanis. It's goals are to develop intiative, Leadership ability and good citizenship practices. Key Club International is the Largest service organization of it's kind in the world with over 108,000 members in about 3,400 clubs.

Kiwanis:

A Worldwide Service Organization of professional and businessmen who provide community service, fellowship, and promote leadership development through their activites as well as through their sponsored youth programs. There are almost 1/3 million members in over 8,100 clubs.

LeaderScape

A program sponsored by Circle K International as an opportunity for members to become more dynamic leaders in their communities. LeaderScape programs are led by professional facilitators and are coducted at retreat sites, camps, or conference centers.

M.A.C.:

Membership Awareness Conference. A two-day district event held on a Friday/Saturday in October or November, it's purpose is to further educate members on the functions of Circle K International. The agenda usually includes workships, a service project, and lots of fun!

M.L.T.C. :

Midwest Leadership Training Conference. Usually held in January, Circle K'ers from all over the Midwest come together in one of the three districts that alternate hosting this event: Ohio, Michigan, or Indiana. It offers workshops and seminars pertaining to personal leadership growth and develpment. It lasts for one weekend, and it is a weekend full of fellowship and fun! (I think this was replaced with Midwest K-fest but I'm not positive, it's much the same just in the summer before Int'l Convention)

O.T.I.C.:

On-to-International Convention. This is an Ohio District Board Committee Chair. The Person holding this chair is responisble for coordinating the travel plans , etc. for those Circle K'ers from Ohio who will be attending International Convention. The group of people who travel this way are said to be part of the "District Tour." it is not pronounced "o-tik," but rather "o-tek."

Sp.O.T. :

Spring Officers Training. Started in 1987, this event offers workships for the newly elected club officers. Serminars are held to help the new officers understanding how to maintain and even better their club. It is usually held in April, This is also an excellent time for clubs to exchange ideas and help each other out.