Having trouble driving participation in home brew club outside of Facebook.

[piratefan]

We have a relatively new home brew club in Raleigh with a lot of activity on the Facebook group. And we have a great core of about 7 people who come to all the meetings and help plan. Outside of that, though, I am having trouble turning that Facebook activity into real world action.

What are your strategies for driving participation in your club?

 

[Dutchbier]

You have answered your own question. Somewhat. Liking something on fb requires no effort. People sit on their rumps and click a button. Get all 7 members motivated to bring one new potential member. Get the new people to bring a friend. Use fb for communication and sharing info. Use your people to get more people. Good luck !

 

[BrewNTX]

Try to get tied in with your local homebrew store. We have a club banner on his wall and literature with a club application by the counter. They sell to the local homebrewers and can mention your club as a source of information and camaraderie about brewing.

 

[harleybug88]

Try having a beer raffle. The chance to win free beer might motivate more to join.

 

[Tin4]

Send me a message on Facebook so I can help push it.

 

[ScrewyBrewer]

Start holding your club meetings on a weeknight at a local brewery whose tap room is only open on weekends.

 

[Bobby_M]

I think the way to weed out casual tourists is to make the club official, collect dues (even a small amount), and meet in person regularly. Make the facebook group closed and only allow for dues paying members. Maybe you're stuck with 7 people that really want to be in a club but it's a lot easier to coordinate without the noise of the well intentioned anti socials.

 

[Hello]

I like your club, but I haven't been to a meeting. I like that you have free and paid members. In fact, I considered trying for a seat but I'm u sure if I can commit to the time. I like that you encourage new Brewers and best of all, o think the class you're going to host will be great. At least I think that's your club hosting that beginning class.

 

[treacheroustexan]

Remember that people all have different stuff going on. I am the same way in my club but lately I'm only active on facebook because I work 2nd shift and its impossible for me to be free on a Tuesday night. My club has a monthly meeting during the week, and a social night out at a brewery once a month as well. This would be a good idea for you especially if people can't come during the week. Get involved with local competitions and brew shops.

 

[Billy-Klubb]

you active members change the name of the club and leave the FB alone.

 

[Hello]

What's wrong with the name of the club?

 

[Billy-Klubb]

What's wrong with the name of the club?

for one, it's not speelt "Klubb". B. too much FB time associated with it and not enough actual participation. and article 3.456.723niner: when Klubb is involved in a club it becomes an active Klubb. sorry, y'all. that's just what Klubb does. y'all been Klubbed.

 

[normonster]

7 members? It's a success! I can't even find one dude.