Below is a summary of the various technologies available to Kiwanis Clubs.
Please contact Technology Chair Charlie Pikscher at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Overview
A detailed overview is available as a PDF. You can also access the December 2023 Kiwanis Conversations Video and Slides.
PortalBuzz and MemberDay
PortalBuzz a 3rd party service (ie, not affiliated with Kiwanis International) for hosting Kiwanis websites and for Member Management. It was discontinued February 29, 2024.
A new service was started by the founder (and former CTO of KI), Scott Smith, known as MemberDay. It is still a 3rd party service, but it has similar pricing and similar features to PortalBuzz.
Kiwanis Connect and Kiwanis Engage
Kiwanis Connect has been replaced by Kiwanis Engage. Kiwanis Engage is primarly used by our Club Secretaries for member management. More information can be found at Club Online Reporting.
A comparison of Kiwanis Connect and Kiwanis Engage has been provided by KI here.
Kiwanis Sites
Kiwanis Sites a the free WordPress-based option that KI started offering clubs and divisions and districts in 2019. This offers clubs a free way to have their own website. It also has the ability to create powerful online forms that can also collect payments. More information can be found at Club Website.
A comparison of Kiwanis Sites and other website-hosting services has been provided by KI here.
On October 2, the Alpine Kiwanis Club of Rockfort IL held its Annual Meeting to (1) thank the the officers of 2024-2025, (2) install the officers for the coming year, and (3) recognize those who provided exemplary service. The meeting included a fund raising raffle and 50-50 split pot to help cover future service expenses. ... See MoreSee Less
At its annual dinner meeting on October 1, the Crestwood-Oak Forest Kiwanis Club installed its 2025-2026 officers, recognized special efforts, welcomed a new member, and made plans for the coming months.
The Peanut-Gummy fund raiser was scheduled and volunteers assigning to a rotation.
Various assignments were made to pull together the specific details of collecting new and lightly used winter coats and purchasing some for children of low-income families. ... See MoreSee Less
Club Technology
Below is a summary of the various technologies available to Kiwanis Clubs.
Please contact Technology Chair Charlie Pikscher at [email protected] if you have any questions.
Overview
A detailed overview is available as a PDF. You can also access the December 2023 Kiwanis Conversations Video and Slides.
PortalBuzz and MemberDay
PortalBuzz a 3rd party service (ie, not affiliated with Kiwanis International) for hosting Kiwanis websites and for Member Management. It was discontinued February 29, 2024.
A new service was started by the founder (and former CTO of KI), Scott Smith, known as MemberDay. It is still a 3rd party service, but it has similar pricing and similar features to PortalBuzz.
Kiwanis Connect and Kiwanis Engage
Kiwanis Connect has been replaced by Kiwanis Engage. Kiwanis Engage is primarly used by our Club Secretaries for member management. More information can be found at Club Online Reporting.
A comparison of Kiwanis Connect and Kiwanis Engage has been provided by KI here.
Kiwanis Sites
Kiwanis Sites a the free WordPress-based option that KI started offering clubs and divisions and districts in 2019. This offers clubs a free way to have their own website. It also has the ability to create powerful online forms that can also collect payments. More information can be found at Club Website.
A comparison of Kiwanis Sites and other website-hosting services has been provided by KI here.
(This website is hosted on Kiwanis Sites!)
Upcoming Events
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
District Office closed Conferences at Kiwanis International
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
District Office Closed (Holiday)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Club Monthly Report Due (Club Secretaries)
Facebook Posts
Illinois-Eastern Iowa District of Kiwanis International
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On October 2, the Alpine Kiwanis Club of Rockfort IL held its Annual Meeting to (1) thank the the officers of 2024-2025, (2) install the officers for the coming year, and (3) recognize those who provided exemplary service. The meeting included a fund raising raffle and 50-50 split pot to help cover future service expenses. ... See MoreSee Less
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At its annual dinner meeting on October 1, the Crestwood-Oak Forest Kiwanis Club installed its 2025-2026 officers, recognized special efforts, welcomed a new member, and made plans for the coming months.
The Peanut-Gummy fund raiser was scheduled and volunteers assigning to a rotation.
Various assignments were made to pull together the specific details of collecting new and lightly used winter coats and purchasing some for children of low-income families. ... See MoreSee Less
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