Problem: Article: Rashes caused by meningococcal septicemia start as a scattering of small "pin prick" marks. These marks may appear reddish or brown and gradually develop into large patches of purple or red blotches and/or blood blisters. Unlike most rashes, a rash caused by meningococcal septicemia will not fade or blanch when pressure is applied to it. The glass test makes use of this characteristic to help prove or disprove the source of such a rash. Use an ordinary clear glass or heavy plastic tumbler style cup for this test. If using plastic, the glass should be strong enough that sufficient pressure may be applied without the risk of cracking or breaking. The glass must be clear. Solid or translucent tints can make it harder to examine the rash during the test. A tumbler or similar cup is usually the easiest tool to use, but another clear glass or plastic object, like a clear glass bowl, would also work if necessary. To perform the test, you will need to find a patch of skin that is relatively pale and marked with pin pricks/rash spots. Meningitis rashes may be difficult to see on darker skin tones. To check for rashes, try looking at lighter patches of skin, such as the palms of the hands or the soles of the feet. Gently press the side of the glass onto the skin, directly over the rash. Make sure that you can see the rash through the side of the glass, and experiment with pressing directly and rolling the glass slowly over the rash to get a comprehensive viewing of the blotches and pin pricks. Apply enough pressure to cause the skin around the rash to become pale. The pressure must push blood away from the tiny blood vessels at the surface of the skin. If the skin around the rash isn't pale, you aren't applying enough pressure to judge the test accurately. The rash may appear to diminish at first. This may be an illusion, as the skin itself around the rash is fading in color while while you press the glass against the skin. Do not end the test here, regardless of how the results appear. If the rash fades, continue to press the glass over the rash and try pressing it on other parts of the rash to ensure that the rash does, in fact, consistently diminish under the glass. As you roll the glass over the rash, watch the color of the rash itself. Pay close attention to whether or not the rash fades, and look for consistency in your results. If the rash consistently fades, it probably isn't caused by meningitis or septicemia. If the rash does not fade, however, this is a dangerous sign and is indicative of meningococcal septicemia. A rash that does not fade under pressure could be caused by meningococcal septicemia and is cause for concern. This condition can be fatal, and it requires immediate medical attention. Call your doctor, or go straight to an emergency room to seek treatment. If the rash does fade but other signs of meningitis are present, or if there are other major medical concerns, you should still seek immediate medical care. The rash itself is not the definitive test for meningitis, and may fade or be absent altogether, even in confirmed cases of meningitis. You should not wait for a rash to appear before seeking medical treatment. As soon as you suspect that you or someone you know has meningitis, go to the emergency room at your nearest hospital.
Summary: Identify a meningitis rash. Select a clear glass. Choose a suitable test site. Press the glass into the rash. Watch for fading. Contact a doctor immediately.

Problem: Article: Most organizations, businesses, and groups in the modern era thrive because of their online presence. You can go the simple route of starting up a Facebook page for your club, or you can create a website. If you aren't good with social media, enlist the help of one of your early joiners to create the online club page. This can have contact information for the club's leader, meeting location and other details, the clubs purposes and mission statement, and other relevant information that someone searching for the club would want to know. As the club grows, this can become a vital resource for staying connected as a group. It can be a place to message members, post cool articles and videos, and alert your members to any upcoming events or changes to schedules. While an online presence is important, getting your name out there still requires more than just a website. You can post flyers around your college campus, high school, office, church, or anywhere else around town. Cards can be carried by the founding members to pass out to people. Business cards and flyers should have the name of your club, some contact info, and a brief blurb about the purpose of the club. Local mechanic shops would be a great place to leave some flyers and cards. Flyers are great because they are a constant presence that will ideally stay where you put them for quite a while. They'll get more views than handing a business card to one person. You can go through parking lots and place these on cars that seem like they belong to people who would be interested in an enthusiasts club. Some of your meetings might focus on just reaching out to new people and handing out flyers and cards. Once your club has been established for a little while, perhaps a few months, you can hold meetings that are specifically designed to invite new people. This could be sort of like a mixer which has a welcoming environment to make potential members feel comfortable. If you feel that your club is at a good size, you may not want to continue expanding. It's okay to find a size that works well and allow the group to hang out there for a while. If your club is based around a university, talk to the clubs or organizations office and get an official sanction. The benefit of this is that you can get university funding for your programs and events. Another option is to seek out accreditation from a national car club. You can become a charter club that is part of their official network. There are many benefits to belonging to a larger organization, and national car club chapters can usually advise the local chapters on management, event planning and marketing opportunities. Check out a registry like http://www.jctaylor.com/car-club-directory/ to browse national car clubs.
Summary:
Build an online presence. Print business cards and flyers. Host call out meetings on occasion. Make it official.