A virtual, single-focus club in the U.S. mixes members’ sports fandom with service to children.

By Tony Knoderer

When it comes to opening new Kiwanis clubs, many members find success by bringing together people who share a specific interest. They’re called single-focus clubs — and the focus can be on just about anything that creates a sense of fellowship.  

In the U.S., for example, Kiwanis Club of The East Coast was designed for members to meet virtually for a fantasy football league. (That’s American football.) Members also donate US$100 quarterly to support service projects, which have included a water project in Africa, service animals and sheltering single moms and their children. 

In its first year, the club also formed a charitable foundation. Fundraising is based on member donations but has extended its reach with GoFundMe pages on behalf of its charities.

Members do reach beyond sports and occasionally gather in person. In fact, the club has provided birthday parties for children who have cancer and are in the hospital on their big day. 

Kiwanis Club of The East Coast is a reminder that the “classic” club format is just one option. Learn more about club types on our website. And see how your own club can “think outside the meeting box.” 

For clubs looking for logos to use on websites, materials, items and more, we have everything you need online.

By Tony Knoderer

Kiwanis International’s logo is the face of the organization. That’s why we make it available for download — so clubs can use the latest version and keep their branding consistent. 

Of course, logos can be used in different places and in different ways. That’s why we offer a couple different resources on the Kiwanis International website: 

• The Kiwanis logos page. This is where you find downloadable files for the Kiwanis seal and the Kiwanis logo (with examples of each on the page, so you can see which is which). You’ll also find quick tips on usage, various file formats and details on which formats to download, depending on how and where you’re using them. 
• Kiwanis custom logos. We also can create a custom logo for your club — at no cost. Go to this webpage for details and a link to the customization order form. 

The logo is a key part of Kiwanis branding. But it’s just one part. Our branding and marketing webpage has links to all of our resources — including social media assets, club anniversary tools and ideas, and much more. 

Kiwanis International’s webpage for club opening resources has some important additions for your team. 

By Tony Knoderer

If you’re on a club opening team, make sure to stay up to date with Kiwanis International’s club opening web page. We recently added some important documents that you can download to help your growth efforts. You’ll find these new resources: 

• Club opening checklist. A structured list of action items to help prepare members and district leaders for a club opening event. 
• Club opening kit contents. A handy, one-page list that shows items that engage and inform potential members of a new club. 
• New club coach checklist. A concise but comprehensive resource that guides coaches through the steps of helping a club open and grow during its first 90 days.  

Of course, you’ll find many other resources on the webpage — from preparation and opening to individual roles and much more. Check it out and keep checking in!