4.1.13.4 Social Activities
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This article is from the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) FAQ, by ttennis@bu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
4.1.13.4 Social Activities
Non-playing activities should also be a part of the club's program.
Socializing in a non-competitive atmosphere with the members and their
families goes a long way to building a strong organization.
Club Picnic - Frequently, a club's activity declines in the summer months.
A summertime picnic is a great way to get members together. Each family
can be responsible for a certain kind of food. The club might provide the
hot dogs and drinks. Some recreational equipment (such as horseshoe,
frisbees, etc.) should be available.
Awards Banquet - Towards the end of the playing season, your club may want
to have a dinner and at that time recognize those who have made
contributions of time and money to the club - both club members and outside
sponsors. An easy way to do this is to have a carry-in affair with the
club providing the drinks.
Community Involvement - Your club might get involved with an anti-litter
campaign, plant trees in the park, provide entertainment at a nursing home
or day care center, collect funds for a charitable organization, or
participate in some other activity that benefits the community. This kind
o effort will help cement the club's relationship with the community.
More - Swim parties, "softball Sunday", and other non-table tennis
activities are especially attractive to the junior players and will help
build the club's membership if properly promoted.
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