  a commons club is a type of social organization whose membership is "open" rather than selective based on personal introduction and invitation. it may also refer to the lodge or other meeting facility associated with such a club and used for its activities. usually, commons club refers to a type of men's social organization which flourished at institutions of higher education in north america in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. ==principles== commons clubs both emulated and differentiated themselves from fraternities and other competing social institutions. they provided a social network, but membership was usually open to anyone interested in joining. the resources of a large organization could be put to sponsoring events and activities, as well as providing dining and housing, beyond the means of an individual student. commons clubs over time came to identify their chief ideals as democracy, service, and brotherhood. ===commons club creed=== i believe in democracy... a democracy characterized by the practice of justice in every relation of life. i hold that justice is the foremost principle to be considered in making my decisions as a voting member of the commons club, the student body, and as a citizen of the united states. i believe in that broad conception of democracy which seeks freedom of opportunity, and recognizes no color, race, creed, or position. i believe in service... service to the college; service to every group organized for the common good; service to the individual. i believe in service defined in the terms of volu
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