Here is a rough history of Circle K:

1936- Kiwanis established the "Circle K House" fraternity at Washington State University

1947- The first Circle K organization (similar to present-day groups) was created at Carthage College in Illinois.

1955- Circle K received recognition and a charter from Kiwanis International

1960- West Virginia District Chartered

1970- First club outside North America at the American College of Switzerland

1971- Women allowed to join Circle K

1987- Circle K International is adopted as the formal name of the organization