WTAMU Circle K is part of the Texas-Oklahoma Circle K International division, which includes six other chapters from the Oklahoma/Panhandle area. Their main sponsor is the Amarillo Kiwanis, but they also work closely with the Canyon Kiwanis.

Serving as the clubs president this year is Kimberly Summers, a graduate student. During their first meeting the organization discussed many upcoming service events and began the process of electing officers for the upcoming year.

“The thing about Circle K is that there are lots of projects going on all the time,” Tim Vela, student body president, said. “Working with CareNet Center, The Food Bank, and many more, but the main project is with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and raising money for that organization.”

After the first meeting on Wednesday, members went out into Canyon and placed pink plastic flamingos in peoples’ lawns. The event is called, “Flocking” and is one of the many ways that Circle K is raising money to donate to UNICEF.

“A note is left with the flamingos,” Leah Moore, freshman political science major, said. “We go and pick up the flamingos if the owners of the house make a donation to UNICEF.”

Another service event that Circle K participated in volunteering as ushers at night events at the Amarillo Civic Center.

“Honestly, the best part about CKI for me is that it is an opportunity to do service on my own time, with people I like,” Katie Gustainis, senior speech communication major, said. “It is flexible with my schedule and really rewarding, plus, anybody can join, I love it.”

Other service projects that Circle K will be doing this month include helping at Connor House, Faith City Mission, volunteering at the Ronald McDonald House and raising money for UNICEF. Their weekly meetings are every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Thursday at noon in the Honors Space located in the Killgore Research Center.