How to Make a Club

If you have a strong desire to meet on a regular basis with others who share similar interests as you, make a club. Making a club is a good way to meet new people as well as share and learn new ideas. The most important components to forming a club are interest, commitment and follow-through. For clubs that are more technical, such a philanthropic clubs or extreme sports clubs, consider asking a person knowledgeable in that particular area to serve as an advisor.

Instructions

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      Get permission. If you want to make a club that meets at school, the office, a community center or church, get permission from the appropriate people first.

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      Establish a purpose. Write down the goals of your club; list what you hope to accomplish. The purpose does not need to be complicated or overly technical. For example, a sewing club's purpose might state, "To promote the interest and making of homemade clothes and gifts." Establishing a purpose will help you communicate the point of your club to others.

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      Develop interest. High Trails states the best place to look for interested participants is among your friends. Then, look for people who have an interest that your club can address and serve. For example, a new walking club may find interested individuals who want exercise partners, to lose weight, enjoy nature or are new in the community.

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      Set up a day, time and location to meet on a regular basis. Most clubs meet at least once a month. The meeting day and time should be ones that are convenient and realistic. For example, it may not be a good idea to have a club for moms that meets Tuesday afternoons at 2:30 p.m. because this is a school day and their children may be getting out of school at this time.

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      Create club by-laws. These are simple rules that members of the club must follow. They should include a description of who can be a member, the election and role of officers, when the meetings take place, the duties of club members, information about membership dues and a code of conduct. Creating club by-laws lets all the members know exactly what is expected from them.

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      Appoint club officers. Most clubs have a president who leads club meetings, a vice president that plans club events, a secretary that records the minutes and a treasurer that handles the money. Other club officers may include a historian who keeps notes on special events and photographs, a publicity officer who makes and distributes promotional materials and a webmaster who maintains the club's website. Some officers in a club may have dual roles. For example, the club secretary may also be the webmaster.