What Attracts People to Clubs and Societies
by Each person is a unique being. As such we all have different likes and dislikes. Some people would prefer to go swimming rather than stare at a video display. Yet others prefer to read a book quietly rather than to kick a football. Thus we have dozen of clubs and societies that cater for our very varied tastes and fancies.
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Learn and Grow with the Club
So it is with other clubs. Some members will learn and grow with the club. They are the ones who will benefit. Some inevitably leave to pursue other activities in other clubs. I must admit that age plays a great part in our decision to join a club. When I was a young, being a cub seemed like the greatest thing on earth. Later on the interest grew and being a scout became the most important thing in my life. Now, those feelings have more or less vanished. Clubs and scouts are just happy memories, never to be relived again. Now computers and astronomy seem infinitely more interesting. After that I cannot even imagine what will catch my fancy.
A club that can carry out its intended purpose is a club worth joining. However, many a club becomes the victim of squabbles and in – fighting among its members. The struggle for power is indeed a common thing. It is also the cause of break – ups and failures.
Sharing a Common Interesting Activity
To be with a group of people sharing a common interesting activity is a most pleasant experience, so long as the group remain doing so. It is unfortunate that often, some members of the group will make a grab for power. The will to dominate others rear its ugly head. The moment somebody makes the move, others will follow and soon a struggle for power consumes everyone and the original activity of the club is forgotten. When this happens, it is time for me to leave. I will not involve myself in clubs politics. I join the club to pursue an activity that I like, not to quarrel with other people.
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The Agony of Strained Relationships
As age mellows my attitude, I find that I cam pursue a lot of interesting things on my own. I do not have to join a club to do them. I can play badminton in my friend’s court with a few friends. I can take pictures without having to join a photographic club. I can go swimming in the sea instead of a club’s swimming pool. Granted that I will miss out on a lot of things a club has to offer but at least I will be spared the agony of strained relationships.
The wisest thing to do then would be to join a club only when it is necessary to do so. Otherwise it would be far better to do things on your own or with a few friends.
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Post CommentOhSugar
On April 30, 2009 at 9:05 am
This is an excellent article. I personally love to read in a quiet room or writing while half listening soft instrumental music. I haven’t been a member of a club for quite sometime, I don’t miss it. I enjoyed reading your article.
Annie Hintsala
On April 30, 2009 at 9:10 am
Wow! What a lot of pictures! I guess Triond would be a club, huh? A cyber-club, with faceless computers, but social non-the-less. Nice article.
Darla Cooke
On April 30, 2009 at 9:10 am
A very interesting article. I enjoy spending time to myself just reading or writing. Clubs are something I’ve never gotten into.
Joe Dorish
On April 30, 2009 at 11:32 am
Triond is a sort of club. Not a bad one either most of the time.
Christine Ramsay
On April 30, 2009 at 12:39 pm
You are right about us not wanting to join clubs as we get older, but I found I was isolating myself by doing that. I joined the Women’s Institute where I have made new friends and I go along to meetings and functions which to my surprise I really enjoy. A really good article.
Christine
Hari678
On April 30, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Excellent! It is good to be with a group of people sharing a common interesting activity. Thanks for sharing.
George W Whitehead
On April 30, 2009 at 2:44 pm
I went to a late night supper club many years ago and the cabaret act, an attractive middle aged lady, sat on my lapand sang to me! Doe’s that count? lol.
A great article, Mr Ghaz.
payge
On April 30, 2009 at 4:17 pm
A great article with fantastic pictutes,to bad I cant swim in a pool though.(allergies)When my kids was small,I was involved with there church functions.Now they are grown,I have goten away from any type of club/social events.Now if triond counts as a club with all its members,Im still a part of a club.Age has mellowed me concerning al that it seems.
monica55
On April 30, 2009 at 4:22 pm
Socializing adds color to our lives, so joining a good is not entirely a bad idea. But you must still select the ones you wish to be close to. A very thought provoking piece of writing. Keep up the good work.
Monica.
nutuba
On April 30, 2009 at 9:47 pm
Mr. Ghaz, your articles get more thought provoking and more interesting day by day. This is quite good and very interesting!
Eunice Tan
On April 30, 2009 at 9:58 pm
Sometimes we as human being need to socialite with other people especially with the people with same interest. Good article.
Jo Oliver
On April 30, 2009 at 10:43 pm
A very interesting look at clubs and opinion. I think there are pros and cons. For ex- it does expand ones inner circle to those that one may normally never meet. On the other hand, social clubs can make those that do not have good social skills feel even more alienated. So, I see both sides.
Betty Carew
On May 1, 2009 at 6:49 am
Great article Mr ghaz , as for myself I’m a biy of a loner and never did enjoy socializing in clubs. Hubby joined a club once and I found it torture when we had to attend but he enjoyed it so I guess it’s like the old saying “different strokes for different folks”. I was happy when he resigned lol
kate smedley
On May 1, 2009 at 7:20 am
Very good article, thought provoking … I’m not into many clubs except health clubs but as Joe said, Triond is a club really ..
CA Johnson
On May 1, 2009 at 10:57 am
Great job, mr. ghaz. I agree with Joe and Kate about Triond being a club. It’s a pretty good club with great writers.
clay hurtubise
On May 1, 2009 at 1:11 pm
Great job, could include religion with that! Personally, I’m a bit of a loner and am fine with that!
Thanks,
Clay
seashell66
On May 2, 2009 at 11:25 am
Very thought-provoking and relevant
CHAN LEE PENG
On May 4, 2009 at 10:07 am
I think maybe these are the reasons why people go to clubs or societies. Thanks.
Fornis
On May 4, 2009 at 1:14 pm
You gave me good reasons to join clubs. I never before considered it.
dee gold
On May 4, 2009 at 9:07 pm
enjoyed this
Poetic Enigma
On May 5, 2009 at 12:37 am
Great article, Very well written
and insightful,
Thanks for sharing
CutestPrincess
On May 18, 2009 at 11:36 am
awesome! Thanks for posting such a wonderful article….