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Before I discovered the world of scrapbooking, I was inexplicably drawn to my local office supply store. I loved to stand in an aisle surrounded by the different colors of copy paper. And the pens!

Bank Of America Investment At the time, I thought this was really strange. (So did my family). And then I discovered that there are a lot of people who share this fascination. I realized that there is an entire industry that caters to my obsession with patterned paper and coordinating embellishments. Then I discovered that these people also form clubs where they get together, share ideas, and eat chocolate. What could be better?

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Investment Opportunity Scrapbooking clubs are the quilting bees of the modern era. When you join - or form - a scrapbook group, you create a regular time to meet with creative, loving, and family-centered friends. Carving out a regular time to meet is an ideal way to create and maintain these meaningful friendships. Plus, as everyone gets together to work with family photographs and poignant memories, conversations tend to be deep and meaningful, too.

So, how does an investor accomplish this feat Simple. Become an asset to the developer when they NEED you! Last week, we introduced the concept of working in a real estate investment club (or group) and the power of Get 'er done. Quite simply, if a developer or broker knows that your real estate investment club can HELP them, then they frequently will think of you first. To understand the importance of a real estate investment club, relative to an individual investor, let's consider 3 scenarios for a developer.

Banc Of America Investment You can start your own scrapbooking club by asking yourself these questions:

Our work in Ghana began in 2002. A time when our Tasting Club membership was starting to really get curious about chocolate and its origins which matched our own increasing passion for knowing the whole story, the real story. Club members were starting to ask questions about how the cocoa is grown, and the lifestyles of the cocoa growers themselves. And to ask whether the balance was right, to question their own consumer values and to challenge us to provide some answers.

Banking Investment - How often do you want to meet? How frequently do you want to hold group meetings (or crops)?
Weekly, twice-monthly, monthly? It's best to get a consensus from group members as to which day works best, as well as which time of day. Will you need child care - and how many people will be pitching in for the sitter? How many people do you want in your scrapbook club? The group dynamic varies greatly if you have 12 people, versus 30 or more. Decide in advance how many people you think will comprise an ideal group. Do you want an intimate gathering of friends - or the energy of a larger collaboration?

Participation in clubs and sports demonstrates that you work well on a team and have good communication and interpersonal skills. day workplace emphasizes collaboration, so get some experience under your belt that proves you're able to work with others. Show That You're a Born Leader Employers like to see people with initiative and motivation. Take leading roles in a club or on the job. If you don't like any of the clubs or jobs on your campus, start your own!

Investment Solution Strategic - Where do you want to host the crop?
You can start out at your home, if you have the space. Or you can ask if the scrapbookers in your club would like to rotate houses. For larger groups, consider churches, community centers, or conference rooms. Often churches and businesses will be very receptive to providing space for this type of gathering. Scrapbooking is a fun, family-oriented activity, which places of worship and community centers generally love to embrace.

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Investment Banking Services - Do you want to charge membership dues?
If you have to pay for your scrapbooking space, you'll probably want to recoup those costs. If you are going to provide instruction (or food or a babysitter) - simply charge reasonable dues from each member to cover your costs. Many scrapbookers are accustomed to paying for this type of scrap space.

Bank Investment - What will you serve?
You can serve food - or not. I like to keep things really simple. I have a simple basket of cold Evian bottles - which I stock up on when there's a sale. The best foods to serve don't leave anything behind, so stay away from anything that would make it necessary for guests to wash their hands with each bite. If you're going to serve finger food, use toothpicks. And - for the chocolate fix - M&Ms are wonderful because they really do melt in your mouth and not in your hand.

Alternative Investment - How structured would you like your meetings to be?
Some scrapbooking clubs will invite Instructors to teach a variety of more advanced techniques. Check with your local scrapbooking store and direct sales consultants to see which classes might be available.

Online Investment Services - What is the best way to set up the meeting space?
Make sure the lighting is adequate and that each guest has enough table space. You can set everyone up on your dining room table, or - if you have the space, create a more elaborate configuration. One idea I found on the Two Peas in a Bucket (http://www.twopeasinabucket.com) message board is to create a square from 2 8-foot tables and 2 6-foot tables. This configuration will comfortably accommodate 8 scrapbookers. It's fun to have some community tools on one table, too. I have the basics: trimmers, Coluzzle, Silent Eyelet Setter, a mini sewing machine, etc. I also like to bring a selection of my favorite idea books and scrapbooking magazines, especially those that feature seasonal project ideas. And place a small gift bag or paper lunch sack in the center of each table for little scraps. This goes a long way in helping to keep each workspace organized and clutter-free. You can also set a relaxing (or energizing) mood with your choice of soft background music.

Accompany Essential Investment - How will you find club members?
If you don't already have a group of scrapbooking friends (or you want to find more), simply announce your group in the community. Word of mouth is the best way to do this. Ask your scrapbooking friends to bring their scrapbooking friends to the club meetings. You can also post flyers and announcements on community bulletin boards in libraries, grocery stores, community centers, etc. Check to see if your local newspaper will run a free ad in the Community Notes section before each scheduled crop. For example: "Free Scrapbooking Crop. All levels of experience welcome. Instructor/designer on hand to answer questions and provide instruction. Come have fun and meet new friends. Time and location. Your contact info."

Investment Company You can also send email invites to all your friends. Evite.com (http://www.evite.com) is a great tool for keeping track of invitees. Simply pitch your crop night as a "girls' night out" (or "mom's night out") where you'll get important things done (and it never hurts to let them know you'll have chocolate on hand.)

Investment Management Solution Have a great time meeting new scrapbooking friends and inspiring one another to complete cards, layouts, and gifts-from-the-heart in your new scrapbooking club.

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Susie Cortright is the founder of Momscape.com. Find out more about her Scrapbook Club here. Susie is also the creator of Free-Article-Bank.com, featuring free, quality articles for your website, ezine, newsletter, or blog.

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