Providing Students with Service Opportunities Circle K searches for new ways to serve community Most students join social clubs to play sports or attend functions and retreats, but one club on campus focuses on service instead. Circle K is a national service club for college s.ludents. The organization is affiliated with the Kiwanis Club, and chapters can be found on numerous campuses across the United States. Harding's chapter is open to men and women of all classifications and provides members with an opporturuty to serve. Circle K members participated in a number of service projects throughout the year and were always looking for new ways to serve. Members sang at the Oakdale Nursing Home in Judsonia each Thursday night, helped with the Searcy Housing Authority's Drug Free Carnival and participated in the Adopt-A-Highway program and in work days at the Arkansas Children's Hospital. During the Halloween season, Circle Korganized a Trick-or-Treat-for-Cans drive and distributed food to needy families throughout White County. Junior James Henley, president of the Harding chapter, joined Circle K because he enjoyed service projects in high school and wanted to continue serving in college. He believes many college students want to serve but do not know where to start. "With heavy class loads it's hard to find the time do service projects," Henley said. "We provide an outlet for people who have 3. service mindset." Founded in the 1930s, the Harding chapter has a tradition of high membership and involvement. This year, more than 60 students were involved, earning the distinction of the largest Circle K in the Missouri/ Arkansas district. The chapter won last year's Circle K national membership award 3.nd received the distinction of funner up for membership growth. Liz Howell, sponsor, said she enjoyed working with such a dedicated group of students. In fact, she invited the club to her home once a semester. "They're a great group of young people," Howell said. "They just go above and beyond." - Casey Neese ~~ ____________ ~ __ ~S~e ~r ~v ~i c~e V Organizations Sophomore Jessica Kiefer-Webster awaits her turn to be inducted into Circle K, a national organization affiliated with the Kiwanis Club. The induction for the service organization was held November 28 in the Founders Room. Photo by Daniel Dubois.
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