FAQ
City Club of Portland FAQ
Some of our most frequently asked questions. This page is often updated; if your question is not answered here, it may be addressed elsewhere in our website, or you can use our Contact page to ask your question. Thanks!
Q: What is City Club?
A: City Club's mission since 1916 has been "To inform its members and the community in public matters, and to arouse in them the realization of the obligations of citizenship." Much more information can be found under the Who We Are pages above.
Q: How do I become a member, and what are the benefits of membership?
A: You can apply for membership and pay your dues online at the Join/Renew Today page, or you can use a printed Membership Application form to send to our offices. Benefits of membership are detailed on the Values/Benefits of Membership page.
Q: I just called the club offices. Why isn’t anyone answering the phone?
A: With only 4 full-time staff members, we are away from our desks in meetings, events or Friday Forums more often than not. Staff are concientious about returning voice-mail messages as soon as possible, and we encourage you to leave detailed messages or send an e-mail if you happen to call when we are unable to answer the phone.
Q: How do I update my contact information?
A: Send an e-mail with your changes to info@pdxcityclub.org, or call Jennifer Sansom at 503.228.7231 x104. This is the only way to ensure your changes will be made in our member database.
If you are subscribed to the Monday newsletter (NOT the e-Bulletin, which is sent on Thursday,) your can update that address here. This will only apply to that newsletter - it will not affect your contact information in the member database, or change the address the e-Bulletin is sent to.
Q: Why can't I update my information online?
A: We are making plans to build a "members-only" section of our website, which will include a place to update your contact information. The timeline for this project is heavily influenced by budgetary issues.
Q: How do I get on a Research Committee?
A: The Research Board solicits applications for each committee after a charge has been approved by the Board of Governors. Participation on committees is a privilege of City Club membership. Announcements are made in the Bulletin and at City Club events including Friday Forums when applications are being accepted. Much more information on City Club reports is available on the Research page.
Q: I have some questions about Friday Forums...
A: ...and we have an entire FAQ devoted to answering them.
Q: How do I get my event on your calendar?
A: The Calendar is for City Club events only.
