The Call For Votes (CFV) to create this newsgroup listed this as the
charter for the new newsgroup:

 >      The soc.org.service-clubs.misc newsgroup will provide a forum
 > for the discussion of all aspects of service clubs, including but
 > not restricted to: Alpha Phi Omega, Altrusa, Apex, Builders, Circle
 > K, Civitan, Exchange, Key, Kinsman, Kiwanis, Lions, Optimist,
 > Pilot, Rotaract, Rotary, Soroptimist and Zonta.
 >
 >      Discussion will include (but not be limited to) sharing of
 > ideas and information about objectives, service projects, social
 > and fellowship programs, fundraising, program speakers, membership
 > qualifications and/or recruitment, locations of clubs, material for
 > club bulletins, etc.
 >
 >      Constructive ideas should be discussed freely without debate about
 > specific organizations.  All customary netiquette should be observed.
 >
 >      There are more than 3 million members of the recognized
 > service clubs throughout the world, in more than 80,000 local clubs
 > in at least 167 countries.  Many successful club projects and
 > fundraisers can be duplicated by other clubs.  The increased access
 > to internet provides an improved means of communication among the
 > many clubs and members.

The newsgroup was created during June 1994, having passed its CFV by a
vote of 160:23.