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One thing to consider is whether or not the club has a recent or current exclusionary policy with regard to membership. Look for diversity in the membership, because, if there isn't, your decision to become a member could come back to haunt you later in life, in ways you cannot predict now.
Are there single women or racial minority members of long standing in the club? If the club has no religious affiliation, are major religions represented in the membership? Remember the controversy in Augusta, over the exclusion of women at the club that sponsors the Augusta national tournament?
It may not matter much now, but if you ever move to another area of the country, your decision to join a club that intentionally avoids diversity could be a problem if you are seeking employment, and would be a problem if you received a political appointment to a position with any visibility.
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