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Membership

We are an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism and to improving the community through the effective action and leadership of its members. The Club’s purpose of education and charity is accomplished through fostering interest among the members in social, economic, cultural, and civic affairs of the community.  The Club is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, education, and scientific purpose, including, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, or the corresponding provision of any future United States Internal Revenue Law.

Requirments

We welcome new members! The Women’s Club of Newburgh envisions a growing membership of women committed to our mission of expanding our reach in the community, so that we may positively influence and enrich the lives of others.

Membership to the club shall be composed of women 21 years of age or older who are willing to actively participate in all club activities.  New members will be accepted as the Board of Directors determines it is necessary to keep the membership at a level to be determined by the Board of Directors and approved by the membership.  Each prospective member must be sponsored by two (2) members of the club who are acquainted with the applicant.  The application for membership will be submitted to the Membership Chairman or mailed to the Women’s Club of Newburgh’s post office box and will be numbered as it is received and processed by number.  The applicant shall be notified by the Membership Chairman and will be considered a member upon payment of dues.

Prospective members shall be required to attend at least one (1) meeting and be fully informed as to the purpose of the club and the requirements of participation prior to her sponsor’s letter of application being submitted to the Membership Chairman.

Active members shall attend a minimum of six (6) club meetings per year.  Each member is expected to participate and/or contribute to each fundraiser as stated in the Bylaws. Membership dues ($20) must be paid by the May general meeting and any member who has not paid dues within thirty (30) days will be dropped from membership.  Each member must pay for any luncheon reservation(s) not canceled by the deadline. All prospective members must attend one informational meeting.

Membership Cost

  • Active Membership Dues: $20 per year (new members additional $10 initiation fee)

  • Monthly Meeting Fee: $5 (no lunch), $25 (including lunch)

  • Contribution to each fundraiser (varies by event)

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