Start a club at your high school

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Starting a club at your high school is easy. We have a community of teen lifestyle medicine members that can help you. Contact us at any time if you have questions.

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Here are the general steps for creating a club:

Step 1: Get Started

  • Familiarize Yourself with Requirements: Understand the process and requirements for starting a new club at your school.

  • Identify an Advisor: Find a teacher or administrator to oversee club activities and provide guidance.

Step 2: Form Your Team

  • Elect Club Officers: Select key roles such as President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Social Media Manager.

Step 3: Plan, Promote, and Advertise

  • Review Requirements: Go over the club’s requirements with your advisor and leadership team.

  • Advertise Your Club: Create posters, flyers, and social media posts to attract students. Highlight the benefits of joining and the exciting events ahead.

  • Host an Introductory Meeting: Plan a meeting to introduce the club and its goals to interested students.

Step 4: Affiliate Your Club and Gain Access to TLM Club Resources (Meeting Ideas)

  • Submit Affiliation Application: Complete and submit the necessary information to apply for affiliation with Teen Lifestyle Medicine.

  • Administer Surveys: Conduct mandatory TLM-provided surveys at the start and end of the club year for all members. This is to help us identify successes and ways to improve.

  • Attend Leadership Webinars: Club Presidents must attend at least one leadership webinar per semester to connect with other clubs (other officers are welcome to join as well).

Step 5: Organize Events

  • Plan Events: Schedule activities such as guest lectures, exercise sessions, charity walks/runs, yoga classes, and more. Search TLM’s library of meeting ideas for inspiration (you will have access once you gain affiliation status).

  • Promote Events: Use social media, school announcements, and flyers to spread the word and encourage participation.

  • Take Attendance: Keep track of meeting participants and collect their email addresses for updates.

Step 6: Build Community

  • Engage Members: Send regular newsletters and updates to keep members informed and engaged.

  • Collaborate with Other Clubs: Partner with other school clubs for joint events and activities to broaden your impact.

  • Celebrate Achievements: Recognize and celebrate your club’s accomplishments to strengthen the sense of community.