Follow your passion

Follow your passion

Story by C. Kevin Wanzer, CKI Leadership Academy fellow I remember, as a kindergartner, setting up a lemonade stand in front of our house. When kind or thirsty patrons would stop and buy a cup, they’d hear me say, “Before I give you your lemonade . . . a magic...
CKI inspires positive change

CKI inspires positive change

How does Circle K International enrich members’ college years? In what ways does community service, fellowship and leadership development influence who you are—and who you become? We asked seven current and former members of Circle K to share thoughts, stories...
Rocky starts. Famous endings.

Rocky starts. Famous endings.

10 people who failed spectacularly … and followed their passion anyway We all like to believe that we’ll find our passion, and the rest of our lives will magically fall into place. Money, fame or the soul-satisfying pleasure of waking up each day to a job...
Tim Daly retires

Tim Daly retires

New England CKI administrator plans retirement after decades of service Story by Kasey Jackson Preparing to write about a humble man you’ve only met in passing once or twice should prove difficult. So you reach out to the troops—his circle of friends and trusted...
Matchmaker, matchmaker

Matchmaker, matchmaker

Matchmaker, matchmaker … Make me a match, Find me a find, Catch me a catch Matchmaker, matchmaker, Look through your book, And make me a perfect match. For the daughters in the musical “Fiddler on the Roof,” finding the perfect match seemed as simple...