Networking organizations, Community Service and Hobbies

Friday, 16 May 2014 17:58

Networking organizations, Community Service and Hobbies

Throughout most communities, many clubs and organizations fight for attention and donation money. Some groups are for networking, some to help others, and some are used to keep one’s attention on something fun. All of them serve a purpose but it comes down to where a person feels comfortable and quite possibly, where they can contribute the most.Many people stereotype organizations from rumors or one experience they have had in the past.

Make note, every club can be different, even if they share the same name. A morning club could be different from the evening club, a networking group or chamber could be different than the one in the next town. It all comes down to the people, time, and if they have specific goals for their organization.

When selecting a club, recognize its strengths and your particular goals, if they are the same you could have a match. Then go and visit, at least twice to experience the environment, atmosphere and how everyone treats each other. This will give you some indication if you can help them as much as they will help you.I have been fortunate to be a part of so many groups in the past 18 years.

Some were for growth, others were for networking but the service organizations were my favorite. However, everyone changes, and even though you or I may not be a part of one particular group anymore, they all hold a special place in our heart and we are grateful for being there. It is better to have loved and left then to drag out something, so continue to grow and your community will grow with you.