About | MO-ARK District Circle K

Our Story

One of many districts. Built to serve.

Missouri-Arkansas is a district of Circle K International — the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development, and fellowship organization in the world.

The Missouri-Arkansas District is made up of 6 university clubs across two states. Our members represent the best of college volunteerism, leadership, and community impact.

We exist to give college students the opportunity to grow through service, leadership development, and fellowship — one club at a time.

University Clubs

States

1957

District Founded

CKI

Circle K International

Circle K International (CKI) is the premier collegiate and university community service, leadership development, and fellowship organization. Sponsored by Kiwanis International, CKI has clubs on hundreds of college campuses worldwide.

MO-ARK District

The Missouri-Arkansas District of Circle K International serves college students across Missouri and Arkansas. We are committed to developing leaders, serving communities, and building lasting fellowship.

Find Your Club

Use the Club Directory to find a Circle K club at your university, and the Board page to meet your district officers.

Club Directory District Board

What We Stand For

Our Mission & Core Values

Mission Statement

To grow members, clubs, and communities through representation and service leadership.

Our Purpose

To provide opportunities through character building and community outreach across Missouri and Arkansas — and beyond.

Core Values

Service

We dedicate ourselves to improving communities through meaningful volunteer work and hands-on projects that make a lasting difference.

Fellowship

We build lasting friendships and a sense of belonging through shared experiences, collaboration, and mutual support across our clubs and district.

Leadership

We develop leaders who inspire positive change on campus and in the community through skill-building, mentorship, and leading by example.

Our Past

Our History

From our founding roots to a growing network of university clubs across two states — here's how MO-ARK CKI got here.

1936

Circle K International Founded

Circle K International was established as the college and university branch of the Kiwanis family, giving college students the opportunity to serve their communities and develop as leaders.

1957

MO-ARK District Founded

The Missouri-Arkansas District of Circle K International was officially founded during the 1957–1958 administrative year. The first DCON was held in Springfield, MO.

Today

6 University Clubs & Growing

Today, MO-ARK CKI spans 6 university clubs across Missouri and Arkansas, with elected district officers and dedicated members making a difference in their campus communities every day.