After reading a few comments I noticed that everyone seems to like this type and this hand. So, I decided to combine them both and see if this is what we are looking for....
Here is some initial research into founding our Non-Prof
http://www.wikihow.com/Start-a-501c3-Nonprofit-Organization
http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=169727,00.html
http://www.wisconsin.gov/state/byb/corporation.html
https://www.legalzoom.com/welcome/pre-sign-in-easy-control.asp?iProcess=20&sMessage
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In this direction, I thought about the purpose of the program in terms of education. As we lead the participants through the process it is almost an apprenticeship. A friend of mine just finished his apprenticeship as an ironworker so the image of the anvil came to mind. The anvil is where the process starts, much like our program.
Here is a first look at an option for the M:KE logo. I used a variety of colorways to show the flexibility of the logo in different settings. I liked the idea of an open hand because it could be a handshake, it could be reaching for something important, it could be waving at a friend, it could be saying "I'm open pass it to me". I also liked the idea of shaving off the serifs on one side of the M. The 414 is the area code for Milwaukee, but could easily translate into a sports design that needed a number.
You guys need to check out a webisode called "We Need Girlfriends" It is hillarious, and some of the episodes use The Hot Rocks' Music. So go watch them now! Here's the link We Need Girlfriends
Here's some pics of the lovely lads from The Hot Rocks
This is Eric! Isn't he hot?
Eric again at the Switchfoot show.
Topher on Bass! He's soooo cute.
The guys at one of their shows. I was on the first row! Sorta...
Me and Jane at the last show we went to.
