Glocal Clubs
A New Concept
Inviting non-local persons to join clubs, adding a new, modern dimension to club life, as well providing new knowledge and resource streams. Lets’ create GLOCAL CLUBS – a Local Club with a Global membership!
A Glocal Club will have both a local “regular” and non-local “remote” membership. The local membership should comprise at least five persons in the same Region and will belong to that Region for administrative purposes. Forming a new club with a partially virtual membership is a great option when individuals are pressed for time, restricted by geographic proximity to a club, or have limited mobility, among other reasons.
Suggested recruitment pools for Glocal Clubs include relocated, former club members, as well as friends, families, colleagues living anywhere in the world. These new members, who are connecting virtually, will add a new dimension to club life, our fellowship and service to the community. Clubs are encouraged to have inclusive virtual meetings often, while maintaining the regular physical meetings of the locally residing members. The objectives for Glocal Clubs are the same as for our traditional clubs and the activities equally based upon the interests, resources of the members and the needs of the community (either local or global.) Virtual club members are encouraged and shall be given opportunity to physically gather and conduct in-person activities whenever possible.
Glocal Clubs are chartered in the same way as regular, affiliated clubs. Contact IHQ if you need more information, or submit you application via the submission form.