MTU Circle K History

The following was written by Matt to commemorate our 15th annniversary last year.

Our club was first chartered on December 12th, 1990. Since then the club has grown and received much attention. The club is not the largest or oldest club in the district, but we continually have membership in the mid 20's in which a great majority are dedicated members.

MTU Circle K has been noted for its commitment to service by receiving many awards, from both the district and the University. Besides service we also have received the Club Spirit Award at District Convention for three years running. The MTU Circle K has also recently been the club to beat when it comes to the district wide can tabs competition. Our club never seems to leave District Convention with empty hands. Last year we received nine awards! Participation (1st), Bulletin/Newsletter (1st-Jen), Fundraiser (1st-Nikki), Essay (1st-Jen), Spirit (1st-third year running 2003-2004-2005), Trivia (1st), Caucus Theme (1st), Scrap book (2nd- Amy), Talent show (2nd)

Our members have always stepped forward to serve and have fun. A select few members went on to hold higher positions. Darrick Hartman served as Lt. Governor from 94 to 96 and was also District Bulletin Editor in 95-96. A year later Sean Havera served as Lt. Governor in 97-98, then as Governor in 98-99. Finally, he served on the Circle K International Board in 99-2000, when he proposed to his wife at the International Convention. He currently is the Michigan District Administrator. Today, we continue this tradition, as we all know Sarah McDowell is the current Superior Division Lt. Governor.

Incase you are curious of what the club has been doing for the last 15 years...

Membership Awareness Conference (MAC)
Spring Fling (District)
Day of Service
Gift of Life
Can Tabs
Labels for Education
Winter Carnival Events
District Day of Service
Family Independence Agency
Kiwanis Chicken BBQ
Shoveling for the Elderly
Raking Leaves for the Elderly
Highway Clean-up (Fall and Spring)
Placemats
Walking Dogs
Econo Receipts
24 Hour Service Project
Bay Cliff Health Camp
Camp Wawbeek
District Convention
International Convention
Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Salvation Clothes Sorting
Collecting Blankets for CCHS
Make a difference Day
Walk America
Skip a Meal
Spring Fling (MTU)
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
F’all Nighter
Tutoring
Can Drives
Safe House
Welcome Kits
Euchre Tournament
K-Family Bowling
24 Hr Social
Visiting with Seniors
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly Hockey Games
Hungarian Falls Clean-up
Fall Membership Drive BBQ
Happy Jar
Pizza Parties
Christmas Party/Gift Exchange
Movie Nights
Easter Egg Hunts
Book Drives
Family Fair
Baking Parties
Best Booty on Campus
50/50 Raffle
March of Dimes
Snow Football
Bingo
New Member Appreciation Dinner
Divisional Rallies
Winter Weekend Get-A-Way
Interclubs and Random Road Trips
Project America
Child Abuse Prevention Agency
Toys for Pets
Letters to Armed Forces/ Veterans
Bowl-A-Thon
Freshmen Move in
Hockey Game Socials
Builders Club, Key Club, and Kiwanis Meetings
Bowl for Kids Sake
Face Painting
Habitat for Humanity
Recycling
Campus Student Organization Fair
Shuffle Board
Hugs and Hope
Muck Run
Pet Appreciation Day
Nail Benders
Crop Walk
K-Day
Sign Painting
Library Book Tagging
CCHS Run/Walk