| How to Start a Club Posted: 25 Sep 2018 01:00 AM PDT Clubs are great ways to connect people with similar interests. If you've ever dreamed of starting your own club, you can easily make it happen with a little time and effort. Decide on a type of club, outline the club's objectives and goals, and begin recruiting members! EditOrganizing the Club - Identify the club's objectives. Think about what kind of club you want to start and what you hope to achieve. You may want to meet with other people to discuss similar interests, take action on important issues, make or build things, raise awareness in your community, play games, design experiments, help other people, or any other number of reasons.[1]
- Consider why you are forming the club, what the long-term goals are, what you'll do during meetings, and if you'll offer services or resources to members.
- Most clubs are hobby clubs, such as book club, chess club, garden club, math club, knitting club, running club, and science club.
- You could also form a faith-based club, a club dedicated to volunteering, a club that raises awareness of an issue, or a club for professionals of a certain industry.
- Choose a meeting location. You'll need a location for meetings that is easy for everyone to get to and large enough to hold all the members. If you want to meet at school, make sure you get permission from an administrator. You could also meet in a public space, like a park, cafe, or library.[2]
- If you are meeting with strangers, it's best to meet in a public place rather than at your home.
- Once your club is established, you could meet at members' homes and rotate through a schedule so everyone is responsible for hosting a meeting.
- Select a meeting date and time. Now that you know where to meet, you need to decide when. Choose a day of the week when your potential members are likely to be available, such as a Saturday if the club is for working adults. Once you recruit more members, you can discuss everyone's availability and come up with a meeting schedule. Keep the meetings relatively short—1 hour should be plenty for the first meeting.
- Begin recruiting members for your club. The best place to find members is from your own social circle. Ask family members, friends, classmates, and co-workers if they are interested in joining. Even if they're not interested, ask them to refer people they know who might be. You could also post ads online, using classified sites (like Craigslist) or social media (such as Twitter or Facebook).[3]
- Include the name of the club, the purpose of the club, and the date, time, and location of the first meeting in your ads. Don't forget to add your contact information as well.
- Pass out flyers or post them on bulletin boards around town, such as at coffee shops or on college campuses.
- Tailor your recruiting efforts based on the target membership. For instance, if you have a faith-based club, ask local churches if you can post flyers on their bulletin boards.
EditHosting the First Meeting - Get to know the members and their hopes for the club. Be sure to notify every member of the date, time, location, and duration of the meeting. You could prepare some games or icebreakers so your members can get to know each other. Then, spend some time talking about what each member hopes to get out of the club, what they think it should focus on, and ideas for activities or events.
- For instance, you could play "Two Truths and a Lie" as an icebreaker. Each member should write down 2 true things and 1 false thing about themselves on a piece of paper. Then, other members can guess which item on the list is false. It's a fun way to learn about your members!
- To encourage members to open up, you could have everyone write down their hopes for the club and/or ideas for activities on scraps of paper. Read them aloud and have someone make a list of everyone's ideas. Keep it anonymous so there's less pressure.
- Determine how often you'll meet. Check in with other members to find out how available they are. Ask what days and times are best for everyone. You may be able to meet every day after school or work. Or, if your members are pretty busy, you may only be able to meet once a month. Remember that not every member will be able to attend every meeting, and that's okay.[4]
- Exchange contact information and communication preferences. You'll need to be able to reach each member of your club to notify them of meetings and the like. You can choose to communicate by phone or email, or even start a social media group that every member can be a part of. Before the first meeting ends, make sure you have a solid communication strategy.
- Some members may not use social media, so be sure come up with a strategy that includes everyone. You could call or text members instead of chatting online.
EditFiguring out Logistics - Find out if there are specific rules for the club if it's connected to an organization. If your club is arranged through a school, place of worship, or other organization, they may have specific rules for running the club. Speak to the administration to learn about any rules that need to be followed.
- For instance, if the club is run through your school, you may need to have a faculty advisor.
- Determine who will fill the executive roles. If your club is focused on taking action, completing tasks, or raising awareness, it will be helpful to have executive officers that organize these things and disseminate information to members. Typical executive roles include:[5]
- President: the leader who runs the club and meetings and enforces the rules.
- Vice president: supports the President and is in charge when the President is absent.
- Treasurer: handles the club's money, keeps track of dues for memberships, pays the bills for the club's operations and activities, records of all debits and credits for accounting purposes.
- Secretary: keeps minutes of every meeting and reads them for correction or addition at each following meeting, gives a report of each event at meetings following the event.
- Vote on club officers and define their duties. If you have a large club, you may need additional club officers as well. Explain the role of each officer, then take a vote to determine who will fill each role. Spots you may need to fill include:[6]
- Historian: keeps a record of activities and events that the club hosts, takes and keeps photos of group activities.
- Head of events: delegates club members to help in planning and organizing activities.
- Advertising team: responsible for creating flyers, posting to social media, and getting people to attend events, fundraisers, or activities.
- Work together to form rules of procedure for formal clubs. Rules of procedure can help you define communication and decision-making procedures. You can use rules of procedure to determine how long a member gets to speak to the club and who gets to speak first (if 2 members want to speak at the same time).[7]
- Rules of procedure can also be useful in dictating how the club will make decisions, such as what kinds of votes will be necessary to approve decisions.
- If you have an informal club, you may not need to establish rules of procedure.
- Establish a budget and determine membership dues. The budget will depend on what kind of club you start and what you hope to accomplish. If your goal is to raise awareness for issues or host events, you'll need some funding. Much of this can come from membership dues paid monthly or annually by the active members.[8]
- Your club can also host fundraising events to make money for equipment, activities, or events.
- You may also be able to find sponsors that will support your club financially.
EditRunning the Club - Host meetings on a regular basis. A club must be active in order to be successful! Make sure you meet regularly, whether that's 5 days a week or once a month. Encourage every member to attend the meetings. It's also a good idea to create a clear agenda for each meeting so that you stay on track and complete any tasks or goals you create.[9]
- Be sure to give every member an equal opportunity to speak during meetings. You may also want to assign each member small tasks to help them feel involved and invested in the club.
- Stay in touch with the club members. Being part of a club means feeling included! It's a good idea to send out a brief synopsis of each meeting to members who aren't able to make it. Or, you could post updates on your club forum or social media page. You could even create a weekly or monthly newsletter that updates members on new developments.[10]
- Encourage discussion between members outside of meetings through phone, email, forums, and social media.
- Continue to recruit new members. Ask your members to advertise the club to their family, friends, classmates, and coworkers. Word of mouth is a great way to find new members! Post or pass out flyers that advertise your club around your community. Be sure to include the date, time, and location of the next meeting or your contact information so people can learn more.[11]
- You can also continue to post ads on classified and social media sites to find people who are interested in joining the club.
- When doing one of your club activities, make sure to respect everyone and their opinions.
- If you're planning on having snacks, ask about food allergies.
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| How to Clean a Toilet Brush Posted: 24 Sep 2018 05:00 PM PDT People often forget that even our cleaning tools need to be cleaned. One of the dirtiest objects in your bathroom is your toilet brush and its holder. The toilet gets so dirty because of constant and often incorrect use. Your brush may be getting dirty quickly because it is stored when it isn't completely dry. By using the toilet brush correctly and cleaning it often, you can make your bathroom a cleaner and fresher place! EditSoaking in Bleach - Fill a bucket with hot water and bleach. Make sure the bucket is deep enough to hold enough water to fully submerge the toilet brush and holder. Once you get the bucket, fill it with the hottest water you have access to. Then, pour of bleach into the water.[1]
- Read the back of your bleach bottle. If it gives you specific instructions, follow them.
- Submerge the brush and holder in the bleach for 1 hour. Drop them into the bucket carefully and try not to splash. Wear gloves if you have them to make sure you don't get bleach on your skin or in your eyes. Leave the brush and holder to soak for at least 1 hour. [2]
- Rinse the brush and holder under hot water. Use the hottest water that you have access to. Keep both under the water for at least 30 seconds.[3] The hot water decomposes the active ingredient in bleach, making it safe for you to touch the bristles.[4]
- Dry the brush and holder before storing them. Set the brush and holder on a towel to air-dry. Don't store them until they are completely dry. Storing a wet or damp brush will result in bacteria growth.[5]
- Repeat the bleaching process every month. Even if you don't use the toilet brush that often, the brush will still host bacterial growth and collect filth. It is a good idea to clean it monthly.[6]
- However, you can bleach it less frequently if you rarely use it.
EditDisinfecting the Toilet Brush - Spray the toilet brush thoroughly with disinfectant. You can use any disinfectant spray. Make sure when you spray the brush that you cover its entire surface area. Don't stop spraying until the bristles are dripping.[7]
- Spray the brush over the toilet bowl.
- Place the brush handle under the toilet seat for 10 minutes. The weight of the toilet seat will hold the brush handle in place. You want to position the brush so that the bristles are hanging over the toilet bowl. Let all the excess disinfectant drip into the toilet. Keep the brush there to drip dry for at least 10 minutes.[8]
- You can also dry the brush over a sink or tub. However, if you decide to do this, make sure to clean the sink and tub thoroughly afterward.
- Run the brush under hot water. Try to use the hottest water you can find. Place the brush bristles under the water and run the water over them. Keep the brush there until the water running off of the brush is completely clear.[9]
- Repeat the disinfection process with the brush holder. Spray the holder with disinfectant and let it sit for 10 minutes. You can set the holder to dry on a towel or paper towel. After 10 minutes, run the holder under hot water.[10]
- Dry and store the brush and holder. Set the brush and holder on a towel to air-dry. When both are completely dry, put the brush in the holder and store them. Make sure both are fully dry, as storing them wet or damp will encourage bacteria growth.[11]
EditCleaning with Natural Products - Submerge the brush and holder in a vinegar-water solution overnight. Fill a bucket halfway with vinegar and fill the rest with water. Make sure the bucket is big enough to fully submerge the toilet brush and holder. After soaking the brush and holder overnight, put on gloves and remove the brush and holder.[12]
- Scrub the brush with of baking soda. Wear rubber gloves. Sprinkle the baking soda over the surface area of the brush. Use a separate brush to scrub, making sure to get in between all the bristles.[13]
- While this step isn't necessary, its helpful to get an even deeper clean.
- Run the brush and holder under hot water. Use the hottest or coldest water you have access to. Leave the brush and holder under the water for at least 30 seconds. Don't remove either from the water until the water running off of them is completely clear.[14]
- Leave the brush and holder out to dry and then store them. Leave them on a towel to air-dry. Wait until both are completely dry before storing them. Storing them damp or wet will result in bacteria growth.[15]
- Make sure the toilet brush and holder are dry before storing them.
- Bleach is dangerous. Keep it away from children. Do not get it on your skin or in your eyes.[16]
EditThings You'll Need - Bleach
- Large bucket
- Plastic gloves
- Disinfectant spray
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Scrub brush
- Towels
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| How to Sleep After Wisdom Teeth Removal Posted: 24 Sep 2018 09:00 AM PDT Getting your wisdom teeth removed is generally not a fun process, and the recovery period after the surgery is often even less fun. With bleeding and painful gums, not only are eating and drinking more difficult, but even falling asleep can be hard to do. Luckily, there are a number of ways to make falling asleep after getting your wisdom teeth removed an easy and safe process with minimal discomfort. EditGetting Ready for Bed - Remove any gauze in your mouth. If you leave gauze in your mouth before going to sleep, you may choke on it. Make sure you've carefully taken out all the gauze the dentist left in your mouth before you lay down to sleep.[1]
- As long as at least half an hour has passed since your wisdom teeth extraction, it is safe to remove the gauze from your mouth.
- Take pain medication as prescribed by your dentist. You will most likely be in a lot of pain after your surgery. Pain medication is essential for dulling the pain long enough for you to fall asleep.[2]
- Follow all dosage instructions when taking pain medication.
- Take your pain medication before the anaesthetic has worn off (roughly 8 hours). This will make it easier for you to manage any discomfort caused by your surgery.[3]
- Being under continuous pain medication will also help you to get more restful sleep.
- Drink cool fluids as comfort allows. It's important to keep your mouth hydrated and prevent additional bleeding by drinking cool water. However, do not eat or drink anything that causes discomfort in your mouth; rather, wait until your discomfort has subsided and drinking is tolerable.[4]
- Avoid drinking with a straw for at least a week after your surgery.[5]
- Don't drink hot fluids or eat hot food during your recovery. Only eat or drink soft, cool foods and fluids as tolerated.[6]
- Put an ice pack on your face to decrease the swelling in your gums. Holding an ice pack to your cheek will dull the pain in your gums and make it easier for you to fall asleep. Ice your cheek near the extraction site for up to half an hour before going to bed.[7]
- Make sure you wrap the ice pack in a cloth before applying it to your face.
- If you're planning to take a nap for half an hour or less, you can sleep with your ice pack on your cheek. However, avoiding sleeping with the ice pack for longer periods, as it will leave your cheek feeling uncomfortably cold.
- Never apply heat to this area after your extraction surgery.[8]
- Avoid brushing your teeth, rinsing your mouth, or touching the wound. This may dislodge the blood clot formed in your wound and cause you to start bleeding again. The bleeding and pain will make it harder for you to fall asleep.[9]
- If your mouth begins bleeding and you apply gauze to the wound, be sure to not go to bed with this gauze still in your mouth. Wait until the bleeding has stopped (at least 30 minutes) before removing the gauze and going to sleep.
EditGoing to Sleep - Keep your head elevated to minimize swelling. Use pillows to keep your upper body at a 45-degree angle and your head elevated. This will reduce swelling in your wounds and make them throb less, making it significantly easier for you to sleep.[10]
- Although this may not be your natural sleeping state, resting with your head upright is by far the best way to naturally reduce the pain in your mouth while sleeping.[11]
- Consider investing in a wedge pillow to make sleeping in this position easier.
- Avoid sleeping on a slippery surface like leather. Sleeping upright makes it somewhat easier for your body to fall downwards while you're asleep. Avoid sleeping on leather couches or other slippery surfaces to get a restful sleep and prevent hurting yourself.[12]
- This will be less of a concern if you sleep in a normal bed with your head propped up by pillows.
- Keep your room cool and dark to make it an ideal sleeping environment. Turn off all the lights in your room, use heavy curtains on the windows, and lower the temperature in your room to maximize your room for sleep.[13]
- Keeping your room between and will help your body lower its temperature as it gets ready for sleep.
- If you keep your cellphone next to your bed, turn it over so that the screen faces down as you sleep. This will prevent it from adding unwanted light to your bedroom when new notifications pop up on the screen.
- Use aromatherapy to make it easier to fall asleep. Some studies have shown that particular scents can alleviate stress and promote restful sleep. Consider using candles, oils, or sprays to make your room more aromatic and better for sleep.[14]
- The best scents for creating a better sleep environment are lavender and vanilla.[15]
- You can also dip a cotton ball in a scented oil and leave that by your pillow for a quick and easy aromatic experience.
- Be very careful when lighting candles for maximizing your sleep environment. Do not fall asleep with a candle still burning.
- Play calming music to help you relax. It will be particularly hard to take your mind off the pain in your gums long enough to fall asleep. Play slow, calming music as you're laying down to give your mind something else to focus on.[16]
- Slow music is generally the best music for falling asleep. Play music with a rhythm between 60 and 80 beats per minute for best results.[17]
- Some good genres of music to sleep to may include jazz, classical, and folk music.
- No two mouths are 100% alike. Always follow the particular aftercare instructions that your dentist gives you following your surgery.
- Avoid smoking, sipping through straws, or any other activity that involves sucking with your mouth. This may result in discomfort or pain and will slow the process of your recovery.[18]
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