Circle K International Convention Recap

from Circling the Empire - First Edition

by New York District of Circle K International

Governors Project

Recap

Next Up! “One oppor of tun the ity t b o est ho p st art N s e o xt f ha Up! ving for the CKI was seeing the group of student leaders come together to learn both with and from each other. The energy and desire to learn and grow that each participant brought enhanced the experience for everyone, including us! CKI is in good hands with these emerging leaders.

What is leadership? According to the dictionary, ” -

Abby Conway | Director of Learning

"leadership is the accomplishment of a goal through the direction of human assistance. " However, leaders come in all shapes and sizes, and their methods will vary depending on their personal values and personality, among other things.

Over the course of 10 hours of leadership training and under Jessica and Abby ' s guidance, attendees - including myself considered the type of leader they aimed to be and a few qualities that differs from person to person, including their motivation, personal values, and grittiness, among other things. Everyone was already a leader to some degree, whether it be within their club or district board, and this training enabled us to strive to be the leaders we want to be, as well as the leader our organization needs us to be. "When I first signed up for Next Up, I wasn

't sure what to expect. I' ve been to many leadership trainings, but this was much different and better than anything I had experienced before. I discovered new aspects of being a leader I had never considered before. I learned what it takes to improve my leadership skills, connect to other leaders, and overcome obstacles. Overall it was a rewarding experience I would recommend to others. " - Amber Morgan

"CKI Next Up was an enlightening program which demonstrated the qualities that an excellent leader should have. I enjoyed making new connections, and I fully believe that the people who participated will positively impact our society

Connect with the Leaders Here

Jessica: E: Jgendron@cleindy.com IG: jgendronwilliams Abby: E: aconway@cleindy.com IG: abby_conway

IN THEIR WORDS

The old international board retiring as the new international board steps into their new role.

Over the course of a week, Circle K members all over the nation celebrated service, fellowship, and leadership. Together, first-time attendees and returning members enjoyed all that Austin, Texas has to offer. The convention included stellar workshops , inspiring speakers, plenty of time to make new friends, awards, and most importantly, elections.

As the old board retired, a new international board was elected to guide over 10,000 members into a new year, a new era. As mentioned by the elected board members, many have shown excitement about increasing diversity and inclusion amongst Circle K leaders and members, as well as establishing a strong support system for clubs as the new dues system rolls out. There ' s much to look forward to in the service year with new, enthusiastic leaders taking the initiative to continually improve Circle K.

UNICEF, Brick x Brick

In the next three years, Circle K looks to empower women, increase children ' s access to education, and help the plastic-ridden environment in Côte d’Ivoire through their partnership with UNICEF, BrickxBrick. Visit Circlek.org to learn more about the project.