Sunday, August 26, 2012

Many Facets of Social Clubs


Start A Social Club And Share Your Interests

People always feel comfortable with familiar faces. Shy individuals find comfort in a social club. The nice thing about a social club is how diverse it can be. Starting a social club is pretty simple once you outline the basic purpose and the group dynamic.

Define The Social Club's Intent And Purpose

Offering membership in the club should be thoroughly defined by the club's purpose and intent:
Define the purpose of the club
Present a statement of the club's intent

A social club can have many purposes such as common interests like creating new friends and social circles, vacations, hobbies, books, dining and sports. It's important to create a guide for members to understand the specific purpose of the Social Club.

Present A Statement Of The Club's Intent

Potential members in a group need to know the express intent of the club. This helps members to maintain their original interest more easily. A statement of intent also helps members know in advance what they can expect in terms of the future direction of the group.

Keep Ideas and Events Fresh

The one issue that causes a reduction in membership is lack of new ideas and events. Even when club activities are relatively sedentary, without a fresh slate of ideas and things to do, members will grow disinterested quickly. This can be avoided by simply choosing a member each month to create new ideas for a specific period of time.

Give Members A Restaurant Break

Hold regular social events in a variety of restaurants to add a convivial atmosphere to getting a group together. Suggest members choose their favorite cuisine and restaurant for the next group meeting. Restaurants are usually willing to accommodate small to large groups of people. Dining together keeps the group connected.

Tips On Starting

There are several ways to start a social group. Take the time to plan a core group. This can be as small as three members. Choose a core group of relatives, friends, associates and others who are willing to maintain regular contact and have enough personal free time to attend group functions. Then, begin to contact members either in person, by phone or online. Start a social group blog that allows interested visitors to interact. This is a great way to acquire members. Certain groups are mainly connected online and meet for special events only.