EVERYONE HAS A PLACE IN CKI
Step right up. Make the most of your potential.
One thing that sets CKI apart from other collegiate organizations is that students lead the organization at all four levels: club, division, district, and international. Whether you choose to lead a project, become a club officer, or go all in with a district or international role, the skills you learn will serve you the rest of your life. So go for it! The world needs more passionate, caring leaders.
THE MOST IMPORTANT
CLUB LEVEL
The club is the first and most important level of CKI. Without the clubs, there would be no need for the district and international levels. The club level is where the mission of CKI is realized. Clubs are the heart of CKI’s service. The other levels exist to provide consultation and develop program materials that assist and support club members in attaining service and leadership development objectives.
OUR CLUBS
Our members are spread across the provinces of Ontario, Québec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, and Newfoundland and Labrador.
START A CLUB
CLUBS SUPPORTING ONE ANOTHER
DIVISION LEVEL
Clusters of clubs create divisions, typically managed by lieutenant governors. The lieutenant governor services the needs of division clubs by visiting, counselling, assisting, getting clubs involved in district and division projects, and evaluating club progress. As each club’s primary liaison to the district, the lieutenant governor can share ideas and recommend strategies for club management issues.
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The Eastern Canada District operates without lieutenant governors and uses a Council of Presidents instead. This change was made years ago to allow clubs to represent themselves and give them a stronger voice at the district level. The Council of Presidents serves primarily as an advisory body to the District Executive Team.
DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING CLUBS
DISTRICT LEVEL
CKI is divided into districts that are either a state, a combination of states, provinces and/or countries. They are regionally identified. The district’s main function is to develop and maintain clubs within the specified region. The governor serves as the district’s chief spokesperson and leader. Other district officers include the executive board and committee chairs. You're part of the Eastern Canada District!
Each district offers leadership development and social opportunities and carries out a district-wide project, in which each club is encouraged to participate. The district conducts rallies for the clubs in each division and sponsors two conferences: leadership training in the fall and a district convention in the spring. As many club members as possible should attend their district convention. The club is allowed two voting delegates to elect new district leadership, share input, vote on district bylaw amendments and determine the district’s future.
DISTRICT EXECUTIVE TEAM
The district officers ensure that all clubs have a solid foundation, run smoothly, and fulfill the mission of helping their local and global community.
BECOME A DISTRICT OFFICER
ADVISING AND EDUCATING DISTRICTS
INTERNATIONAL LEVEL
The final level of CKI is the international level. The CKI International Board of Trustees is composed of the president, the vice president, and seven representatives. These students administer the organization at the international level. They identify critical issues facing CKI and evaluate strategies to help support the organization’s mission. The international board sets CKI policies, develops service initiative programs and advises and educates the districts.
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The international board consults with each district governor to assist with district management. International representatives serve as liaisons between the district and international levels. The council of governors meets annually with the CKI International Board of Trustees to discuss the state of the organization.
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As many club members as possible should attend the annual CKI international convention. Each club is allowed two voting delegates to elect new international leadership, share input, vote on amendments to the international bylaws and determine the future of CKI.
INTERNATIONAL BOARD
The district officers ensure that all clubs have a solid foundation, run smoothly, and fulfill the mission of helping their local and global community.