I need advice about a club I was running...

infamousmk
infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
edited December 2024 in Social Groups
It's a beer club for women. We would meet, and drink beers, and talk about beer stuff. My goal was to try to make the meetings educational, informative, and community-oriented. Both within the beer community (as in participating in events), and civically (volunteering at a shelter/doing fundraisers, etc.) The meetings were leaning more toward girls-night-out social events, and it kind of burned me out, and I let the meetings take a back seat. Then my life got really crazy and I stopped having the time or mental energy to devote to the club.

In the last six months I've posted a couple of topics through the group on facebook, and haven't got much interaction/response. I'm sure it has to do with the fact that the club kind of fizzled out... I'd like to bring the club back and try to keep it on the right track for what I envision for the club, but I worry that it's going to be really hard to recover after an almost year-long hiatus.

What do you guys think about a club that fizzles out and then tries to come back? Are you less likely to attend an event because you're afraid it's just going to die again? Do you think that women who are truly interested in the topics at hand will continue to show up WHEN things are going on?

Mostly I'm kind of embarrassed about the lack of consistency and feel like I may get judged. And I don't want to be judged about it. HA!

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  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    I think it's worth trying again. You'll find out who's still interested and who's over it by trying, and you can have a fresh start for what you intended it to be. If people judge you, that's dumb. Life happens.
  • I think it's worth trying again. You'll find out who's still interested and who's over it by trying, and you can have a fresh start for what you intended it to be. If people judge you, that's dumb. Life happens.
    Yep. You have nothing to lose. Hell, maybe someone will step up and help with the management of the group.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Oh, I did have one girl that wanted to help out, but we met up right before the wedding, and she knew I was a wee bit busy, and obviously things have been COMPLETELY EFFING INSANE for me since...

    But, I texted her and she said she was still interested in helping. That was good.
  • 76tech
    76tech Posts: 1,455 Member
    I would try again. I've been in clubs that fizzled and came back, and have been happy that they showed renewed strength.

    Having someone help out is key. Even if it's just to be vocal about the group being active again.
  • nerdyandilikeit
    nerdyandilikeit Posts: 2,185 Member
    I would try again. I've been in clubs that fizzled and came back, and have been happy that they showed renewed strength.

    Having someone help out is key. Even if it's just to be vocal about the group being active again.

    Yep! I think having someone to help will make a huge difference. When one of you has craziness, the other can pick up the slack.
  • odusgolp
    odusgolp Posts: 10,477 Member
    *sigh* as an alcoholic, i want in. *LOL* but as an alcoholic, I'll leave this thread now :)
  • sillygoose1977
    sillygoose1977 Posts: 2,151 Member
    What are you talking about? I thought we were having a meeting tomorrow night??

    Seriously, I was always interested in this and I still am. I think most people understand that life gets crazy and sometimes things take a back seat. Just get the word out again and I'm sure you can gain back the momentum.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    What are you talking about? I thought we were having a meeting tomorrow night??

    Seriously, I was always interested in this and I still am. I think most people understand that life gets crazy and sometimes things take a back seat. Just get the word out again and I'm sure you can gain back the momentum.

    WE ARE HAVING A MEETING! LOL
  • Generate some excitement, while fostering loyalty to the club, by having everyone wear something that makes them look official at club functions. You need something that makes you guys look like you have all the answers.

    Gold bracelets would do the trick.
  • JenKillough
    JenKillough Posts: 474 Member
    *sigh* as an alcoholic, i want in. *LOL* but as an alcoholic, I'll leave this thread now :)

    This!! :D But... good luck. Sounds fun & interesting.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    Generate some excitement, while fostering loyalty to the club, by having everyone wear something that makes them look official at club functions. You need something that makes you guys look like you have all the answers.

    Gold bracelets would do the trick.


    yessss!!!!! I meant to make like VIP backstage passes, but that was around the time I was running out of money because I was spending it all on my wedding.

    So I think I'll probably plan an event for October about fall beers... and I'll make some damn VIP badges.
  • jamk1446
    jamk1446 Posts: 5,577 Member
    Sometimes these things naturally wax and wane anyway. I would think at least SOME of those interested before will be again and probably be very excited for the club to start back up again.
  • infamousmk
    infamousmk Posts: 6,033 Member
    I really appreciate everyone's thoughts!!!!! THANK YOU!!
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