I SEE LOCAL SERVICE CLUBS LOSING MEMBERSHIP.

I see local service clubs losing membership. Here in Ladner BC, the average Service Club membership is older now because young people aren't joining. Older members are tiring off and burning out. The clubs are reducing in size and naturally reducing the amount of good they will be able to do, and they do a lot of things for the community which would fall into the hands of the municipality paid for by our taxes.

People are so busy now trying to make ends meet. Mom & Dad both working. Who's got time to spare? Kid's volunteer for work experience and then don't have time to volunteer just to be of help.
The Community needs good young people to volunteer, as a matter of fact the community needs everyone and anyone to volunteer. A good place to get involved is a local service club, and there are many. They all do good work, have great comaraderie and for the selfish part of your selfless act (YOU WILL GET NOTICED).
I heard it again the other day about 'It takes a community to raise a child'. I've written before using this same idea that 'it takes a community to raise a successful business'. But what happens if the community doesn't care. Everybody's on their own and the whole process slows right down.
I say it again and write it again.... It takes a community to raise a successful business. People working in concert. Staff, Suppliers, Customers, IT, Couriers, Banking, Family, People on the street, everybody.
My business is aimed at helping people who are helping themselves. People who are doing things to get noticed. Doing things for their community. It's okay to be a little selfish and do things for the particular community that can help your business in the long run. For instance, if you volunteer for your Chamber of Commerce and become involved in events and functions, you will be noticed. Just like if you volunteer and work with your church, your hospital thrift shop, your local food bank or business association. YOU WILL BE NOTICED.
Not everyone you talk to wants nor needs your services but chances are they know someone that does. That's the referral you want. If you're a good volunteer somewhere, someone remembers that and mentions it to a friend who needs your services. How much better does it get.
If you want to get noticed amongst the crowd of competitors, suppliers and customers, try advertising through promotional products directed to the target. If you want to promote your product, company or event, try advertising through promotional products directed to that target.
If you want to reward your faithful, loyal, hardworking, innovative employees, try rewards through promotional products directed to that target. If you want to be remembered and stand out at a Trade Show event, try promotional products directed to that target.

Do they teach about volunteering at Entreprenuerial School?

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