Q1) Explore Different Types of Clubs and Theme Parks

Types of clubs

Targeted at the affluent clientele, different types of clubs with different nature and objectives are established for members of similar hobbies and lifestyle to gather together for varying purposes. The followings are different types and examples of different clubs:

1.    Country clubs

      Country clubs are often privately owned clubs with a closed membership. With its location in the suburbs, substantial grounds for outdoor activities are available for offering a variety of recreational sports and facilities for dining and entertaining, including typical athletic offerings such as golf court, tennis court, and swimming pool. An example would be the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.

2.    Residence clubs

      Residence clubs are clubs which are located near residential buildings where neighborhood can utilize their services and facilities. Common offerings include gym and swimming pool. Usually, only members of nearby residence are granted entry into the clubs. An example would be the Hyatt Residence Club.

3.    Professional clubs

Professional clubs are especially designed for professionals and are mainly research-oriented. They serve as a platform for research-and-development purposes as well as a social platform for professionals. An example would be the Hong Kong Medical Association which aims at bringing together medical practitioners to promote the medical profession and public health.

 

4.    Proprietary clubs

      Proprietary clubs are commercial enterprises owned by individuals, partners, or companies but managed by a committee. It is usually a for-profit group which sells memberships to the general public. An example would be the Sydney Turf Club.

5.    Fraternal Club

The word fraternal implies “brotherhood”. A fraternal club is a type of social organization whose members freely associate for a mutually beneficial purpose such as for social, professional or honorary principles. An example would be the Italian American Fraternal Club.

 



 Types of theme parks

Besides clubs, theme parks are also established to meet the needs of leisure and entertainment. The following are some types and examples of theme parks:

1.      Cultural theme parks

Cultural theme parks are parks with a historical theme to educate visitors and promote a place’s culture. An example would be the Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, in which the Taiwanese aboriginal heritage is preserved while at the same time, providing a spacious venue for people to enjoy their leisure time.

2.      Attractions theme parks

Attractions theme parks are parks designed for families and friends offering a variety of rides and attractions according to different unique themes. An example would be Universal Studio Singapore in which all attraction lands are themed according to American movies such as Shrek and Transformers.

 

Evaluation:

After doing research, I learnt more about the variety of clubs as well as the different purposes that they serve. This exercise surely did enrich my learning in the topic of clubs which serve as an extension and additional knowledge apart from the in-class PowerPoint notes.

References:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Country_club
http://manuals.voa.gov.uk/corporate/publications/Manuals/RatingManual/RatingManualVolume5/sect260/b-rat-man-vol5-s260.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Turf_Club
http://www.nine.com.tw/webe/html/introduction/