Membership Information
Thank you for expressing an interest in becoming a member of The Woman’s Club of Raleigh. This document should be helpful in understanding membership.
Benefits of Membership – For the past 118 years, The Woman’s Club of Raleigh (WCR) has had an impact in our community on women and health, environmental and civic issues, children’s education and welfare, and cultural and international understanding. As an organization we focus on five key areas: Arts & Culture, Environment, Education & Libraries, Civic Engagement & Outreach, and Health & Wellness. The women that join this club build common bonds that make it really fun to work together to get things done and with over 200 members, we can accomplish a lot!
Membership Requirements – In order to become a member of The Woman’s Club of Raleigh, you must complete each of the following requirements:
- Attend two activities of the Woman’s Club, either General Meeting luncheons on the second Wednesday of each month or any of the other Club organized activities.
- Obtain an Application for Membership from the Membership Recruitment Chair. Submit the completed application with your dues. There is a one-time application fee of $50, plus the dues of $155 for your first year of membership. Once the application is submitted, it will be presented to the Board of Directors for approval. At the following General Meeting, you will be introduced as a member of The Woman’s Club of Raleigh. Congratulations!
New Member Orientation Sessions – The New Member Orientation Series will begin on on the Wednesday of the first General Meeting of the club year. and will be held monthly through March, (except in December) prior to each month’s General Meeting. The sessions start at 10:30 a.m. and will last approximately 50 minutes. Plan to attend these worthwhile sessions where you will learn how the organization is structured and how it operates and some leadership tips. Each orientation meeting will provide you with new and different information, and you will meet other members of the Club. Guests are welcome and encouraged to attend these sessions.
Special Note about Luncheon Reservations -Members make their luncheon reservations using Sign Up Genius. An email is sent two weeks prior to the general meeting with instructions on how to sign up. The deadline for reservations and cancellations for all luncheons is the Wednesday prior to the meetings held on the following Wednesday. If you have a reservation and cancel after the deadline or do not attend the meeting, you are still responsible for the cost of the luncheon ($27) plus a $3 service charge as we have to pay the caterer for the number reserved.
Contact Information –Kathy Godfrey, Membership Recruitment Vice President, Phone: 919-845-4517.
