Special Interest Clubs Booklet (15)

ACTIVECLUBS

Bird Watchers

Book Clubs

Bridge Club/Bridge Committee

Canasta Lessons

Car Club

Culture Clubs

Dance

Elliot’s Chorus of Hunters Run

Garden Club

Guitar Club

iPhone Photography Lessons

Jewish Culture Club

Mah Jongg Lessons

Men’s Club

Nutrition

Personal Finance

Point of View

Sailing Club

Singles Club

Sketching & Drawing

The Right Way/Civics Civilly

Women's Discussion Group

Yiddish Conversation

SPECIALINTERESTCLUBSATHUNTERSRUN

We are pleased to present this SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS handbook as a valuable resource for our membership. It describes in detail the active special interest clubs at Hunters Run. Its purpose is to encourage you to learn about the various clubs and programs and join the ones that interest you.

A Special Interest Club is a group of members who share a common interest. All clubs are member-initiated and member-run with the support of the Hunters Run staff. This means that members create clubs specific to their interests and expertise. Members decide the club’s purpose and how it will function.

This handbook explains:

How to initiate a club, How to lead a club, and How the staff supports a club

Special interest clubs enhance our community’s vibrancy and connectivity. They bring together members who share common interests, fostering both social connections and personal growth. Our community is filled with diverse talents, interests, and passions. This handbook is designed to help us come together, share our skills, and learn from one another. Whether you are interested in book clubs, gardening, art, or technology, to name a few, there is something for everyone.

Thank you for taking the time to read this Hunters Run Special Interest Club handbook. We hope you find it helpful and inspiring.

Doris Hirschhorn

Levine

BirdWatchers

Mitch Rubin (561) 345-5091

mjr8855@aol.com

LOCATION: GREEN CAY, WAKODAHATCHEE WETLANDS OR PEACEFUL WATERS SANCTUARY

TIMES: ONE MORNING PER MONTH FROM OCTOBER TO MAY, 8 AM - 11 AM

Members meet at the local preserve and spend up to three hours viewing year-round Florida species as well as migratory birds seen in Florida for only a few months per year. Typically, we will see 25-30 species over the course of a morning walk.

Binoculars are a must.

Carolina Rocha

BookClubs

(561) 737-2582 conciergemgr@huntersrun.net

THE SIZE OF A BOOK CLUB IS LIMITED TO 8 TO 15 PARTICIPANTS

THE NUMBER OF BOOK CLUBS IS UNLIMITED

To join a book club, contact Carolina. She will put your name on a list. When at least 10 people have signed up, she will arrange an organization meeting to start the new group.

Definition

A book club is a small group of Hunters Run members who after reading the same book get together to discuss it. The members of the group decide how often to meet.

Selecting a Book and a Facilitator There are many ways to select a book and decide who will lead the discussion. Some groups brainstorm a list of books, then vote, whereas in other groups, the discussion leader selects the book. Some groups, at their first meeting, select all the books for the entire season; others pick the next book at each meeting. In some groups, members take turns leading the discussion. But in other groups, the same member leads the discussion each month or the facilitator takes on the responsibility. There is no one right way!

Why

the Size is Limited

Limiting the number of members in each book club assures a rich and worthwhile discussion. It gives every member the opportunity to contribute.

Women’s Book Club

Carol Horvitz Meltzer

Shelley Karp

Arlene Lipton

Anne May

Leila Strassler

Men’s Book Club

Don Meltzer

Mixed Book Club

Janet Kramer

Doris Hirschhorn

(215) 740-0746 (908) 370-3081 (347) 698-6955

(516) 695-6576

(516) 330-5053

carolmeltzer18@gmail.com rochellekarp50@gmail.com arleneslipton1@aol.com annekmay26@hotmail.com lgstrassler@gmail.com

(856) 465-4083 meltzerdonald@gmail.com

(609) 289-1761

(914) 912-9551

shynjan@aol.com doris.hirschhorn@gmail.com

Hank Fuld

BridgeClub/BridgeCommittee

Marilyn Ross

(856) 449-8219 (609) 412-3858

hrbridgecomm@aol.com

mdr1fl@gmail.com

DUPLICATE BRIDGE IS SCHEDULED THREE TIMES A WEEK IN THE LADIES CARD ROOM

Bridge is extremely popular at Hunters Run as noted by the level of activity at each event. There are over 500 bridge players at Hunters Run of which 100+ players participate weekly. The Bridge Committee meets twice a year to plan and schedule bridge activities, both inside and outside of Hunters Run. The committee is comprised of 15 active bridge players.

A partial list of the many activities scheduled includes:

Three (3) live weekly tournaments for all player levels which are run by professional directors sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL).

Several Special Tournaments including Teams of Four and an individual event.

A Hunters Run Club Championship event which gives recognition to excellence for bridge players at all levels.

A member/guest luncheon including an afternoon bridge tournament.

The following is a list of leagues of interest to Hunters Run players:

A planned internal Team of Four League

Palm Beach County Men’s Team League

In addition to all the activities listed above, we arrange for professionals to give bridge

CanastaLessons

Carol Gross (908) 377-9287

cgross348@hotmail.com

SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 9:30 AM TO 11:00 AM IN THE LADIES CARD ROOM

These lessons are for Hunters Run members who have never played Canasta or who need a refresher course. Each series of lessons starts with “whole class” instruction about the basics of Canasta - the object, the point count, the vocabulary. Once you have learned the basics, supervised play begins. You and three other learners practice with the help and guidance of an instructor.

These lessons are not only a chance to learn something new but also an opportunity to meet people with the same interest as you. Many members have made new friends and formed weekly Canasta games both daytime and evenings.

Carol and a team of instructors - all volunteers help participants at all levels, especially during supervised play. There is no such thing as too many instructors. So, if you are an experienced player and would like to help teach, please let Carol know. She and the present instructorsMarcy Braun, Helen Gardner, Barbara Levitsky, and Maxine Karas - will welcome you.

To register for the lessons, contact Carol or sign up at the front desk. There is no charge.

CarClub

Paul Kline (631) 707-0998

paul@klineindustries.net

CAR ENTHUSIASTS THIS CLUB IS FOR YOU!

The Car Club, founded in March of 2021, is a club for anyone with an interest in automobiles. You don’t need a fancy car to be involved!

Some meetings are held at the HR Clubhouse, others at museums or car shows. All are fun, educational, and promote common interests. The club has visited places such as the Elliot Museum in Stuart, the Dauer Museum of Classic Cars in Sunrise, and the Ragtop Museum in Lake Worth. Right here in Boynton Beach is Haggarty’s Garage, a favorite among members, where classic cars can be viewed.

Monthly meetings often feature guest speakers. Members have enjoyed hearing Dr. Martin Green, an avid car collector and automobile enthusiast, talk about cars from the 50’s through the 80’s; Hunters Run member Howard Fishman speaking about “Tires are US;” and, Al Kenney, also a Hunters Run member, describing his Bull Run car rally which raised money for the Taser “fallen officer’s charity.”

The club’s most outstanding event is its annual Hunters Run Car Show held right here in the golf parking lot. Paul Kline and his team of volunteers pay attention to every detail and the attendees enjoy the opportunity to see Super Cars and collectables up close, enjoy snacks and lively music, and stop at tables selling items for various charities. The Car Show is free, and all are welcome!

Be sure to watch Clubster and the SI Clubs Newsletters for the club’s latest happenings.

CultureClubs

Carolina Rocha (561) 737-2582

conciergemgr@huntersrun.net

To join a culture club, contact Carolina. She will put your name on a list. When at least 20 people have signed up, she will arrange for an organization meeting to start the new culture club.

Definition

A culture club is a group of Hunters Run members who spend a day together at a planned event. Each event consists of lunch and an activity such as visiting a museum, playing croquet, or taking a class at an art studio.

How It Works

Two or three members take turns planning an event. Generally, a culture club has four to five events a season. The cost can be anywhere from $35.00 to $85.00 per person per event.

Why Membership Is Limited

The size of a group must be manageable for everyone’s enjoyment. For example, too large a group on a museum tour makes it difficult to hear the docent. Finding a restaurant that can comfortably seat and serve at one sitting is a challenge. Sometimes, the place a culture club selects to hold an event puts a limit on the number of people they will accommodate. At present, there are three active Culture Clubs.

Serendipity

Mari Kaftan (245) 514-4031

Women of Leisure

marikaftan@gmail.com

Debbie Dunn (215) 317-4908 dedee205@verizon.net

Wonder Women

Randi Senderowitz

Dale Barcham

(484) 225-1041 (203) 650-4948

randisender@gmail.com blonpsych@aol.com

Paul Pellicoro

Meghan Denenberg

Dance

(917) 751-8620

(781) 639-6002

paulpellicoro@gmail.com

meghan@denenbergrealty.com

ONLY REQUIREMENT: YOU LOVE TO DANCE

This club is open to all levels of dancers and no experience is necessary. Each week we focus on a different dance - Fox Trot, Swing, Cha Cha, Salsa, Argentine Tango, Disco/Hustle, Bachata, and more.

The first hour focuses on ballroom dancing, taught by a professional dance instructor. The second hour is devoted to line dancing.

We encourage members to attend the first hour of the class with a partner since it is ballroom dancing, but a partner is not necessary. If you come without a partner, you can usually find someone else in class to practice with. Line dancing does not require a partner so get ready to move.

We provide a variety of music for all to enjoy.

Elliot’sChorusofHuntersRun

Susan Simon simplysimon49@aol.com

(516) 510-0850

A GROUP OF HUNTERS RUN MEMBERS WHO FIND JOY IN SINGING TOGETHER!

If you like to sing, this is the club for you! No auditions, no special requirements … just a desire to have fun and sing with Hunters Run members who share the same desire. Cantor Mitch Martin is the talented and knowledgeable director, who knows exactly how to get the group harmonizing for every song. Barbara Segal, a Hunters Run member, is the talented and knowledgeable piano player who enthusiastically volunteers to play for the Chorus.

The Chorus sings show tunes, classics, Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel favorites, to name a few. The highlight for the group is the two concerts which they perform each season, and which are well-attended by the membership.

The club has grown in number since its inception eight years ago because of the passion and dedication of its leader, Elliot Nachimson. It started with 10 members and now has 30 - all of whom look forward to spending an hour and half singing each Tuesday morning at 10:00 am. In addition, a special camaraderie has developed among the members which is unique for a h h h id hi

GardenClub

Randi Senderowitz

(484) 225-1041

LIFE IS A GARDEN - DIG IT!

Whether you have always liked gardening or are new to it, you will enjoy participating in the Garden Club. Randi started this club because she wanted “to unite, educate, and inspire those with a passion for all things that grow - big or small!” She emphasizes that members do not need to be experienced gardeners. First time gardeners are always welcome!

Randi is continually on the look-out for opportunities to expand members’ knowledge. She searches for speakers and helpful information by reaching out to local nurseries, the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service, the Boynton Beach Garden Club, and more.

Monthly events include lectures, field trips, and plant sharing. Ideas from members are encouraged as well.

GuitarClub

Don Bikoff (516) 578-3335 donald.bikoff@gmail.com

COME JAM WITH US!

If you are a guitar player—amateur or professional—this club is for you. Members share songs as well as tips on technique, songwriting, and hardware. We welcome all styles of music, all types of guitars, and all levels of expertise…but do not provide lessons.

We are not restricted to one kind of music. Many of the members, in fact, have participated in Hunters Run’s Open Mic Nights playing jazz, folk, rock, show tunes, reggae and more...

If you are interested, bring yourself and your guitar to the next meeting and join us for an hour and a half of fun!

iPhonePhotographyLessons

Diane Soroka (516)

314-3395

msoroka790@aol.com

IPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY IS MORE THAN JUST A CLICK OF A BUTTON

This six-week course introduces participants to the essential features of the iPhone camera. Participants learn about the basics of photography composition and the importance of image editing. They experience how photography changes the way one sees things and how it can be a wonderful creative outlet.

Topics include:

Accessing the camera

Camera settings

Focus-AE/AF (auto exposure, auto focus)

Camera modes, such as photo, portrait, panoramic, night, wide, ultra-wide

Basic rules of composition

Editing with camera tools

Helpful apps to download

Participants are required to do homework assignments which include taking and editing photographs using the skills they are taught. For quality discussions, everyone shares their work on a large TV monitor.

From Diane: “These lessons guarantee that you will learn to take incredible iPhone photos, that you will become a great “Phoneographer.”

Class size is limited so if you are interested, you must register with Diane by email.

JewishCultureClub

Malya Scher (561) 740-0905 malyascher40@comcast.net

YIDDISH CLUB WITH AN EMPHASIS ON JEWISH HERITAGE

Malya’s passion to bring Hunters Run members closer to their heritage is the reason she founded the club. Based on her belief that Judaism is a religion as well as a culture and a way of life, the club continues to expand and stay vibrant. Originally named the Yiddish Club, it grew from 25 members to over 100 in just five years and continues to grow even more each season.

Each season, Malya and her Planning Committee (see below) plan exciting interactive monthly meetings. Each meeting from November to May features something special. For example, in December it’s a Chanukah party and in March it’s a Purim shpiel. In other months, there is a Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Remembrance) commemoration, an Israel Independence Day celebration, and a professional entertainer or speaker. Whatever it is, the Planning Committee makes sure it is well-planned and enjoyed by all.

This club is open to everyone, and you do not have to speak Yiddish to join. There is an annual dues of $15.00 a person. To attend a meeting, please register online or with the front desk.

Planning Committee:

Helen Bloom

B b B l

Randi Posner

Lenny Pravda

MahJonggLessons

Doris Hirschhorn (516) 732-9601

doris.hirschhorn@gmail.com

SATURDAY MORNINGS FROM 9:30 AM TO 11:00 AM IN THE LADIES CARD ROOM

These lessons are for Hunters Run members who have never played Mah Jongg or who need a refresher course. They consist of four introductory lessons which focus on learning the object of the game, the names of the tiles, the relationships among the tiles, and the connection between the tiles and the Mah Jongg card. Once you have learned the basics, you and three other learners practice with the help and guidance of an instructor.

These lessons are not only a chance to learn something new but also an opportunity to meet people with the same interest as you. Many members have made new friends and formed weekly Mah Jongg games both daytime and evenings.

Doris and a team of instructors - all volunteers - help participants learn, especially during supervised play. There is no such thing as too many instructors. So, if you are an experienced player and would like to help teach, please let Doris know. She and the present instructorsCarol Berk, Shelley Karp, Linda Kessler, and Thelma Rosenfeld - will welcome you.

To register for the lessons, contact Doris or sign up at the front desk. There is no charge.

Men’sClub

Bruce Greenfield (609) 517-7911

brucemgreenfield@gmail.com

PLANNING MEETINGS ARE HELD 4 TIMES PER YEAR ACTIVITIES ARE PLANNED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR

This club creates opportunities for the men of Hunters Run to mingle socially in activities geared toward group camaraderie. It has over 100 members and offers a variety of enjoyable events.

At planning meetings, members who attend discuss event ideas, determine interest, facilitate planning, and create a calendar of events. Members pick the activities and take the lead in making the event successful. Each event has a leader.

Many events are held off property but sometimes, guest speakers are invited to present at a meeting. Past activities have included:

A Fishing Trip on Sea Mist

A Sugar Cane Tour at Clewiston, FL

A Visit to the Gulfstream Racetrack

A Visit to a Mets/Cardinals Spring Training Game

A Show at Willow Theatre

A Visit to The Norton Museum in West Palm Beach

A Visit to the Elliot Museum in Stuart

An Airboat Tour of the Everglades

A Visit to the Fogelman Sports Museum

Each season begins and ends with a club dinner.

Pearl Vogel

Lenore Lox

(914) 262-3699 (561) 738-0086

psvogel01@gmail.com

lenorelox@gmail.com

KEEPING HEALTHY AND MORE

The goal of the Nutrition Club is to educate members about healthy foods and, therefore, how to live healthier and happier lives. Each meeting features a specific topic presented by a professional certified dietician. Such topics include:

Heart Healthy Eating

All About Sugar

Reading Nutrition Fact Labels

Plant-Based Diets

Foods that Support your Immune System

Navigating the Grocery Store

Knowing Your Numbers

Supplements and Vitamins

Eating Out

In addition to their slide presentations, the speakers highlight how to improve one’s diet, how to shop for healthy foods, and how to prepare them. They always follow-up with a Q and A.

Baptist Health Community Outreach has been most helpful in providing well-informed dieticians.

Our meetings are open to everyone!

PersonalFinance

Ken Tobin (973) 632-8081 kennyt7@gmail.com

DESIGNED FOR RETIREES

There is an old statistic that has been very consistent over long periods of time. If you take 100 Americans at age 25, by age 65 one will be rich and 4 will be financially independent. The remaining 95 will reach retirement unable to sustain their present lifestyle.

As most members of Hunters Run are retirees, this club focuses on educating our members to be able to maintain their present lifestyle by learning how to invest in a remarkably simple manner. Passive low-cost index investing has been around since l975 and forms the framework for millions of investors. Meetings cover this aspect as well as other methods to preserve your capital in retirement. It is a subject easy to learn and digest with the proper resources and discussion.

Some meetings feature guess speakers. At others, Ken brings handouts containing up-to-date information about the latest changes in tax laws, the way advisors get compensated, and how Congress grapples with changes to IRAs and required distributions. He provides reprints of excellent articles about investing, and recommendations for valuable resource books.

To quote, Ken, “Our meetings are meant to educate members to improve their financial life and for their family members as well. The most important variable in the quest for financial success and the only one you can ultimately control is your own behavior. Please join us as there is always information to improve your financial literacy.”

Ruth Green

PointofView

(561) 495-1020

DISCUSSION GROUP WHICH COVERS TIMELY TOPICS

At a Point of View meeting, there is always a dynamic discussion about newsworthy topics, and current events.

Participants are encouraged to suggest topics which can range from local issues here at Hunters Run to Palm Beach County to State and National concerns.

Your view whether you are a Democrat, a Republican, or an Independent will be welcome and respected any time you join.

Ruth works hard and comes well-prepared to lead discussions about topics such as the state of our union, Israel, political leadership, immigration, the upcoming election, to name a few. Participants share their views and opinions on these topics.

Conversations are stimulating and thought provoking and are appreciated by the participants. Please join us. Everyone is welcome. No need to register, just come to a meeting.

SailingClub

Frank Berson (617) 851-1564 fberon@gmail.com

NEW ADVENTURES EACH SEASON

Although we live in a community focused on golf and racquet sports, one of our Hunters Run members, Frank Berson, believed there were members interested in boating opportunities, especially sailing. He was right!

Fifteen (15) Hunters Run members initially contacted him and the Sailing Club became a reality. Frank is an avid sailor with his own boat in Gloucester, Massachusetts. His willingness to share his passion led to the formation of the Hunters Run Sailing Club.

Soon after the Sailing Club got started, they learned there had been a Hunters Run Fishing Club with 25+ members. It was decided to amalgamate the groups, and an organizational meeting was held in early November 2023.

The Sailing Club has had two events this past year, which involved half-day charters on a sailboat with a captain. The first venture was in January sailing out of Pompano Beach with seven participants. The second venture sailed out of Riviera Beach in March with six participants. Everyone enjoyed being out on the water under sail with a good wind.

The Sailing Club is meeting in November 2024 to plan additional adventures for next

SinglesClub

Nancy Nager nenager@gmail.com

(617) 510-6889

AT LEAST TWO SPECIAL EVENTS A SEASON

The purpose of the Singles Club is to meet new friends and create opportunities for shared experiences. Both men and women are welcome in a casual atmosphere of camaraderie and socialization. While we only plan two big events a season, some members go to dinner or HR trivia or do other activities with a smaller contingent of the group in between the big events.

Our get-togethers are typically large with around 20 to 25 people attending each event during peak season. Overall, we have approximately 50 members and would love to add you to our roster.

There is no pressure to pair up. We are not a singles dating group! For more information or if you have comments, ideas, and/or questions, please contact us.

Doris Hirschhorn

Sketching&Drawing

(516) 732-9601

A GREAT WAY TO RELAX

doris.hirschhorn@gmail.com

No experience is necessary. All you need is a desire to have fun, a sketch pad, and a few pencils. If you think you “can’t draw a straight line,” come to at least one session. You will be surprised at how quickly you will change your mind with the encouragement of fellow participants and our “artist in residence,” Lowell Axelrad.

As he walks around, Lowell offers suggestions and answers questions. He makes everyone’s work better as he repeats many times, “What do you see? Draw what you see!” And often adds, “Make it your own. That’s fine!”

At each meeting, participants work on a “project” of their choice. Some members sketch something from the collection of images and pictures which is always available. Others bring their own pictures. And still others work on the same projects for several weeks. You can sketch and draw whatever interests you, i.e., still life, faces, flowers, indoor and outdoor scenes, action figures, to name a few.

The participants’ friendliness and willingness to share their work creates an easygoing atmosphere and makes the meetings pass all too quickly.

New members are always welcome and are given a materials list, so they know what to bring to “class” each week.

Peter Sklar Malcolm Gropper

(516) 510-9450

(561) 654-8583

Jsklarpmmr@aol.com

malgropper@gmail.com

THE CLUB MEETS EVERY WEDNESDAY FROM 4:15PM TO 5:15PM

Since it was founded several years ago, The Right Way/Civics Civilly has flourished. At each meeting, 20 to 40 or more participants enthusiastically discuss politics, elections, and world happenings. Sometimes, a meeting is devoted to a guest speaker, followed by an informative and educational Q & A. Other times, the leaders present a slide show which includes history and background on a particular topic.

Purposely, the club’s name is The Right Way. Does it mean Right as opposed to Wrong, Conservative as opposed to Liberal, or Democratic versus Republican?

“No,” the leaders explain, “It means that the right way is the way you feel about a topic. It means that the right way is to have a discussion is for each person to show respect to everyone who contributes an opinion.” And, indeed, the leaders emphasize this at every meeting, e.g., “We can disagree without being disagreeable.”

At each meeting, leaders present the group with a list of topics. Participants select the topics

Women'sDiscussionGroup

Karen Feinblatt

(201) 650-4111

feinblatt@aol.com

A UNIQUE FEATURE - THE CLUB MEETS ON ZOOM!

Since 2020, this club has been meeting weekly on Thursday mornings from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, virtually. Each week, at the start of the meeting, members vote on the topic for the next meeting from four choices that the leader provides. Some topics require research; others involve sharing personal memories or feelings. For example, the group has discussed systemic racism, the future of journalism, and euthanasia as well as what I learned from the pandemic, describe yourself in six words, and what friendship means to me.

This club requires participation and a commitment to attend a minimum of two out four meetings. It is NOT a drop in when you have nothing else to do. The format has enabled the women to develop friendships, trust in the other members, and develop a comfort in sharing ideas and opinions.

When Karen Feinblatt took over the group, she said, “What do you do when you first move to Hunters Run and are looking for a social network? If you play golf or tennis, you hook up with other players. If you play cards or Mah Jongg, you post your name on the bulletin board in the ladies’ locker room If you want more choices you look

YiddishConversation

Earle Halsband (508) 612-2678 earleh41@gmail.com

PREREQUISITE: BEING ABLE TO SPEAK YIDDISH

This club offers its members a chance to practice a language they learned as children. Once a week for an hour at 4:15pm, participants have a wonderful time discussing movies, music, and events - in Yiddish, of course.

At each meeting, members share things that “inspire, influence, and deserve to be admired.” In the past, they have talked about Covid-19 in Jewish communities and Israeli involvement in helping communities in Africa. They have discussed the increase in antisemitism on college campuses as well as how the media adopts Yiddish into everyday English. Translating the latest news article into Yiddish often adds new words to everyone’s Yiddish vocabulary.

2024-2025Rules&Regulations

DEFINITION

A Special Interest Club at Hunters Run is a group of members who share a specific interest or talent. These clubs are: Founded and managed by the members, with support from the Hunters Run staff, Open to all Hunters Run members, and Focused on recreational, educational, or cultural activities.

STARTINGACLUB

1. A member with an idea for a Special Interest Club fills out an application which is presented to the Entertainment Committee for approval. Applications can be found at the Concierge Desk.

2. If the Entertainment Committee approves the idea for a Special Interest Club, the Member Services Manager will advertise the new idea in the weekly Special Interest Clubs Newsletter for two weeks, ONLY IF the member agrees:

To receive the responses via email and/or phone, To record the name, email address, and phone number of each respondent, and To facilitate the club or find a facilitator.

3. If the Entertainment Committee does not approve the idea, the member is given an explanation, and the idea will not be pursued further.

4. If the responses indicate that there is enough interest, the member and the Member Services Manager will arrange an organizational meeting which will be announced in the weekly Special Interest Clubs Newsletter.

MEETINGS

1. All meetings will be held in the location designated by the Member Services Manager.

2 Rooms will be set up as agreed upon by the club leader and the Member Services Manager

3 Staff will be available during a meeting to assist with set up, technical issues, etc

PUBLICITY

1. Notices of club meetings will be included in the Special Interest Clubs Newsletter, which is emailed to all members and posted at the Media Center weekly on Saturdays. Requests must be submitted by Tuesday at 5:00 PM to be included in that Saturday's newsletter.

2. All marketing/communication requests must be submitted in writing or via email to the Member Services Manager.

3. All flyers will be created by the staff with input from the leader requesting the flyer. Requests must be submitted at least two weeks before the event. Club leaders will approve a draft of the flyer for content accuracy.

LEADER’SRESPONSIBILITIES

1. Schedule meetings (day, time, location, frequency) with the Member Services Manager.

2. Requests for set-up in writing or by email. Requests should include the equipment needed, i.e., mics, projector, TV monitor and the room arrangement, i.e., a 4 x 4 square, a U-shape, a rectangle 2 x 8.

3. Record of the number of attendees at each meeting.

4. Keep a record of participants’ names, email addresses, and phone numbers.

5. Contact the Member Services Manager for publicity and services.

For a flyer, submit a request no later than two weeks prior to the event.

For an announcement in the Newsletter, submit a request no later than Tuesday at 5:00 pm.

For copies of handouts, submit a request no later than one week prior to the meeting

6. Obtain approval from the Member Services Manager for all vendors, speakers, and entertainers invited to a meeting.

7. Keep the Member Services Manager up to date on club activities that may require special attention.

8. Attend a Club Leaders Meeting when scheduled.

STAFFSUPPORT

1. Work with each club leader to:

Schedule meetings

Provide equipment and room arrangements

Arrange publicity

Help with special requests

2. Communicate with each club leader at a time mutually agreed upon, through email, phone or in person.

3. Be available or have a staff member available to solve unexpected problems that might occur during a meeting.

4. On the day of the meeting, display the club’s name and meeting time at the meeting location, ensuring it remains visible to members using the room throughout the day before the meeting.

5. Ensure that an online registration on the Hunters Run website is available for members to sign up for a club's special event.

6. Create and publish a weekly Special Interest Clubs Newsletter to be emailed to the membership and posted at the Media Center.

7. Support a member who wants to start a club by:

Explaining the procedure

Providing the application to be submitted to the Entertainment Committee

Advertising the idea in the weekly Special Interest Clubs Newsletter if there is enough membership interest