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Preparing to open a club

The process of opening a new club takes time and talent it takes enthusiastic Kiwanians participating in the process! The goal is to create a club opening event that concludes with a club organization meeting. Like any high-quality event, the club opening event will require you to put several pieces in place before it starts.

Smiling Kiwanis member at a playground building project

Site survey

Learn how to explore a community and its need for Kiwanis. 

Kiwanis club meeting

Club opening tool

Start the process of opening a new club.

Kiwanis Club Panama

Sponsoring a club

Understand a club’s role when it sponsors a new club.

Kiwanis member recruitment

Tips for a successful event

Get tips and best practices for hosting and preparation.