Wide blue-and-gold banner for the Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg, Virginia titled “Where Our Club Fits in Kiwanis.” The design blends images of the U.S. Capitol, a Virginia map, rolling Southwest Virginia hills, and downtown Christiansburg. The Kiwanis International logo appears at the top, and icons represent International, Capital District, Southwest Region, and the local club. A tagline reads, “From Global to Local – Our Place in the Kiwanis Family Tree.”

Affiliate Organizations

A quick guide to the Kiwanis “family tree” for the Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg, Virginia — with official links for members.

The Kiwanis Structure (Big → Small)

Kiwanis is organized in a simple nested structure. Our club is a local club that belongs to a division, which is grouped into a region within a district, all under Kiwanis International.

  • Kiwanis International (global organization)
  • Capital District (district that includes Virginia)
  • Southwest Region (regional grouping within the Capital District)
  • Division 16 (our division within the Southwest Region)
  • Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg (K03324) (our local club)

Note: Regions and divisions don’t always maintain separate standalone websites. Often, the best “official” pages for region/division info are on the Capital District site (plus the District’s history pages).

Official Websites & Key Pages

These are the most useful “home base” links for understanding our place in Kiwanis and finding district-level resources.

Social pages (optional but handy)

What Each Level Actually Does

Kiwanis International

Sets the global mission, standards, brand, and core resources. Provides international programs, service leadership programs, and club support.

Capital District

Coordinates training, conventions, awards, leadership development, and district-wide initiatives for clubs across the district (including Virginia).

Southwest Region & Division 16

These are “closer-to-the-ground” organizing layers: division leadership (often a Lieutenant Governor) helps clubs collaborate, share best practices, and connect with district initiatives. Region/division pages are often hosted within district resources rather than separate websites.

Our Club

This is where the magic happens: meetings, projects, fundraising, hands-on service, local partnerships — and building a community of people who like doing good together.

Quick-Access Buttons

Kiwanis International
Capital District
District Structure
Club Listings
Division 16 (History)
Our Club Website

Service Leadership Programs We Support

Kiwanis also sponsors and supports a family of Service Leadership Programs (SLP) that help students build leadership through service. Two important programs connected to our area include the college-level club at Virginia Tech and the high school club at Christiansburg High School.

Circle K International (College)

Circle K International (CKI) is Kiwanis’ collegiate service organization. At Virginia Tech, Circle K brings students together around service, leadership, and fellowship in Blacksburg.

VT Circle K (Official Page)

Key Club (High School)

Key Club is Kiwanis’ high school service organization — student-led and community-focused. The Christiansburg High School Key Club has a long connection to our Kiwanis club, including historical sponsorship and ongoing support.

CHS Key Club Updates

Why this matters: Supporting SLP clubs is one of the best “multiplier effects” in Kiwanis — we’re not only serving today, we’re helping develop the service leaders who will be running projects (and clubs!) tomorrow.

Tip for members: If you’re looking for division/region contacts, training dates, conventions, or district documents, the Capital District site is usually the most current “source of truth.” The district history pages are great for background and club lineage.