| As human beings, we crave society with people | | | | be thought out with a general notion of the type |
| who share common goals or interests. There is | | | | of organization your club will pursue. |
| no need to be lonely when there are so many | | | | The next step you must take is to create a card |
| people in the world. One way to beat boredom | | | | or a flyer with contact information or a date for |
| and isolation is to start a club. Now many people | | | | the first meeting and visit places you think other |
| don't like the term "club" because of it's feeling of | | | | like-minded people will tend to go. If it is a running |
| exclusivity, but you can use whatever word you | | | | club you want to establish, then post information |
| like. | | | | on the telephone posts at the park or at the |
| First, you must decide what hobby or interest | | | | gym. If you want to network with other small |
| you would like to share with others. You might like | | | | business owners, then visit some of the local |
| to read and discuss novels - consider a book club. | | | | independent shops with your plan for creating a |
| You might like to fly an airplane or ride | | | | network. For indie-flick lovers, try posting at the |
| motorcycles - consider a club for fellow pilots or | | | | local art house theater for others of similar. |
| cyclists. Maybe you love to discover new recipes | | | | Visiting places online that will let you post |
| or foods for your family - how about a recipe or | | | | information is also a great way to promote your |
| dinner club. | | | | ideas. Message boards and Craig's List are two |
| Decide before your first meeting if you want to | | | | helpful resources. |
| immediately establish ground rules, or if you would | | | | You won't get a club started by sitting around |
| rather come up with the format as a cohesive | | | | wishing there was one for you. Take action! Don't |
| group. How often will you meet? Will there be | | | | be afraid! There are others just waiting for you |
| dues? Will you elect officers? Where will each | | | | to start a moms club or a chess club or a wine |
| meeting be held? These are questions that should | | | | club. |