Staying in touch with clan members can be one of the hardest tasks for starting and experienced gaming clans alike.
People have different schedules, maybe they live half-way across the world, maybe they are just busy.
I have found that a simple forum can prove to be an invaluable tool.
Below are a few ideas to consider.

• Make sure you get your clan excited about your board and ready to post.
  No one likes a empty massage board.
  Spark some conversations about past matches, etc.
  
• Get your members in a habit of checking your message board often for news and updates.
  This will increase overall activity and keep the board active and fun.
  
• Create a recruitment thread to help keep newcomers organized.
  Post pictures/stats of past battles, make other clans jealous!
• Create polls to see what people thought or think of certain events.
  
• Create a section allowing other clans to challenge your clan, discuss past matches, and otherwise be heard.
  If you can let other clans be heard on your forum then you are opening your forum to their members' activity as well.
  
• So much more can be done as well.
  

Well, that's about it.
I hope you find this article useful and fuel your clan with your own message board! Clan forums are one of the easiest types of forums to create because clan members generally already have a close knit group of friends who are ready to sign up and start posting.
Take advantage, start your clan forum now.