CNH was one of the first unofficial Circle K Districts to form in the summer of 1956, shortly following the recognition of Circle K International as an international organization by the Kiwanis International Board of Trustees.  After the proposal for Circle K Districts was accepted by Kiwanis, CNH was awarded their official charter on December 12, 1957, making them the fifth official district of Circle K International.  CNH chartered with a record number of member clubs.