A club is generally an association of people united by a common interest or goal, as opposed to any natural ties of kinship. Such clubs occur in all ancient states of which we have detailed knowledge. Once people started living together in larger groups, there was need for men with a common interest to be able to associate despite having no ties of kinship.
The term club now has broader implications. The Service club, for example, exists for voluntary or charitable activities; there are clubs devoted to all sorts of hobbies, sports, and games, political and religious clubs, Social Activities Clubs that appeal to a variety of interests, and so forth. See for example BSAC (a big British scuba diving club). The term Club can also refer to a nightclub or discothèque.
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Shell Clubs and Organizations - Extensive listing of shell clubs from the Conchologists of America website.
Astronaut Trail Shell Club - Club in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Conchologists of America, Inc. - International shell-collecting enthusiasts' organization. Photos, history, events, facts, kid's activities, and information about conferences, clubs, and publications.
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Conchology Section of the Auckland Museum - Private club with about 100 members ranging from amateurs to seasoned enthusiasts. Includes a meeting schedule, a newsletter, upcoming events and membership information. Located in Auckland, New Zealand.
Englewood Shell Club - Formed in 1996 for members to share their enthusiasm and experiences of mollusks of all kinds. Contains a meeting schedule, directions, a newsletter, a library, and membership details. Located in Englewood, Florida, United States.
Meta Description: [ The Englewood Shell Club web page. Information on meetings, members and links to other clubs. The club is located in Englewood on the Southwest coast of Florida ]
Greater St. Louis Shell Club - Formed in the 1950's and dedicated to conservation and the scientific study of mollusks. Includes meeting information, a calendar of events, membership details, directions and a map. Located in Olivette, Missouri, United States.
Guam Shell Club - Organization of hobbyists interested in collecting shells. Contains articles and list of recent finds.
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Italian Malacological Society - Studies mollusks (shells, seashells), with indexes to publications, links to Italy and Europe, a BBS and a taxonomic database. Site in both English and Italian.
Jacksonville Shell Club - Dedicated and enthusiastic band of shell lovers based in Duval County, Florida. Contains newsletters, meeting information and directions.
Meta Description: [ Jacksonville Shell Club Home Page ]
North Alabama Shell Club - Purpose is to bring together people interested in collecting and studying mollusk shells; to encourage shell-related interests, such as shellcraft and shell art; and, to encourage others to discover the beauty, uses, mystery and fascination of shells and shellfish.
North Texas Conchological Society - A Dallas-based club for shell enthusiasts and collectors. The Society promotes an interest in shells and malacology, as well as in the preservation of natural habitats.
Meta Description: [ A Dallas-based club for shell enthusiasts and collectors.
The Society promotes an interest in shells and malacology, as well as in the preservation of natural habitats. ]
Shell Club of St. Pete - Club for shell enthusiasts, conchologists, and beachcombers who delight in finding treasures from the sea. Based in Tampa Bay region of Florida.
Meta Description: [ Shell Club Home page for public information on events ]
The British Shell Collectors' Club - Aims to promote an interest in all aspects of conchology and to stimulate an exchange of information and specimens. Includes articles, club news, membership details, a calendar of events, photos, a list of reference books, and classifieds. Located in Berkshire, UK.
Meta Description: [ A website run by the British Shell collectors club giving information on shell collecting activities organised by the club ]
The Cone Shells Club - A Yahoo! group dedicated to the gastropod family Conidae. Forum, chat room, identification help, and photographs.
Meta Description: [ coneshells: Cone Shells - A club for cone shell collectors. ]
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