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HoursServed vs. Unison

Both tools serve service clubs. Here's where they differ — attendance tracking, automatic hour logging, event management, interclub payments, and district reporting.

Top 3 HoursServed benefits

Three workflows that give officers more time to serve

01

One-click attendance notification — no login required

Send attendance requests by email and let members respond Yes or No from any device without downloading an app or remembering a password.

  • Notify the full roster in seconds
  • Record attendance and service hours from one response
  • Keep a timestamped officer-ready record
02

Meetings and events drafted with Google Calendar download and sync

Import upcoming Google Calendar events into HoursServed as drafts, review them before activation, and give attendees a one-click Add to Google Calendar option.

  • Import upcoming Google Calendar events as drafts
  • Review duration and commute time before activation
  • Let members add confirmed events to Google Calendar
03

Automated Lion Portal uploads (available with LCI approval)

Automated Lion Portal uploads are coming soon, subject to written approval from Lions Clubs International

  • Capture Lion Portal-aligned fields during normal event entry
  • Route monthly activity reports for officer review and approval
  • Download CSV and PDF reports now; activate protected uploads only after approval

HoursServed is best for

Clubs that want email-based attendance, automatic service-hour logging, interclub payment tracking, flexible event management, and district reporting — all in one place.

Unison is best for

Clubs that are already invested in Unison's ecosystem and don't need automated attendance, shift management, or interclub payment tracking.

Feature
HoursServed
Unison
Email-only attendance (no login for members)
Automatic service-hour logging on confirmation
Frozen hours at event creation
Automatic nudge emails (14d, 7d, 48h, 4h)
Month locking with timestamped audit trail
PDF + CSV monthly reports
District leaderboard & interclub reporting
Secretary bonus auto-applied at month lock
Manual member adjustment (add/remove from any event)
Interclub dues & payment tracking
Multi-day events with shift management & role-based signups
Per-day scheduling for complex events
Member roster management
No setup fee on paid plans
Free plan available

Choose HoursServed if…

  • Your main problem is tracking attendance and service hours for district reporting
  • You want hours logged automatically — no manual entry after confirmation
  • Your members shouldn't need to create an account to confirm attendance
  • You want month locking, frozen hours, and a clean audit trail
  • You run multi-day events, fundraisers, or service projects with shifts and roles
  • You need interclub dues and payment tracking built in
  • You want to manually adjust who attended any event without workarounds

Choose Unison if…

  • →You need broader club membership management beyond attendance
  • →Your officers are already using Unison's platform and don't want to switch
  • →Service-hour automation isn't your primary need

How HoursServed works in practice

HS-01 · Attendance Requested

Attendance Requested

HS-02 · Attendance Confirmed

Attendance Confirmed

Frequently asked questions

Does Unison track service hours automatically?

Unison handles membership management for service clubs. HoursServed automatically logs service hours the moment a member confirms — no second step, no manual entry.

Can my members use HoursServed without creating an account?

Yes. Members receive an email with two buttons — YES or NO. No login, no app, no account. This is core to how HoursServed works.

Does HoursServed handle event management beyond simple meetings?

Yes. HoursServed supports multi-day events, shift management with role-based signups, per-day scheduling, and manual member adjustments — so secretaries can keep records accurate even when actual attendance differs from RSVPs.

Does HoursServed handle interclub dues and payments?

Yes. HoursServed includes dues requests, payment tracking per member, and Interac e-Transfer support for Canadian clubs — covering the financial coordination that service clubs need alongside attendance.

Which is better for Lions, Rotary, or Kiwanis clubs?

HoursServed is purpose-built for the full club workflow: attendance → automatic service hours → interclub payments → district reporting. If any of those are pain points, HoursServed covers more ground than Unison in those areas.

Most relevant for: Service Clubs & Councils

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